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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Group of people.
- innocent in that group.
- Not to process the entire group and there is someone that is innocent in that group.
- Thank you. to process the entire group and there is someone that is innocent in that group.
- They could be blocks away.
Summary:
The hearing opened with procedural remarks and acknowledgments of Rosh Hashanah, followed by testimony on several criminal justice bills before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. A major focus was S. 1061, the “Raise the Age” bill, which would gradually move 18- to 20-year-olds into the juvenile justice system. Supporters included youth and young adult advocates, former juvenile court Judge Jay Blitzman, ACLU and CPCS representatives, Roca, United Way, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, and Senator Brendan Crichton. They argued that young adults are still developmentally immature, that juvenile court services improve education and rehabilitation, and that adult-system involvement leads to higher recidivism and racial disparities. Committee members asked practical questions about how the bill would work, and witnesses explained that it would expand access to juvenile court diversion, probation, and DYS services for the covered age group. The chairs also noted a notice issue, clarifying that the hearing had been posted seven days in advance rather than the usual ten.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to revise accomplice and joint venture murder liability and sentencing. Representative Sam Montaño and Senator Liz Miranda supported the reform, arguing that current law can impose life sentences on people with limited or no knowledge of a killing and that the doctrine contributes to racial bias and disproportionate punishment. A law professor, a former defendant, and advocates from the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls described cases where people were punished far beyond their actual role and said the bill would better align charges and sentences with individual culpability. Related testimony also supported a proportionality-focused reform to reduce the harshness of joint venture sentencing.
Several other public safety and criminal justice bills drew testimony. Senator Robin Kennedy supported a bill redefining strangulation in domestic violence law, saying the current “substantial pressure” standard is too vague and that strangulation is often lethal without visible injury. District Attorney Ryan and a retail business executive backed a bill on organized retail theft, saying it would give prosecutors more flexible charging options and better address coordinated theft rings. Representative Vieira and the family of Kiana Barros urged action on Kiana’s Law, which would improve restraining-order notification and enforcement after Barros’s daughter was killed after an order was not served. The hearing also included support for the HALO Act, which would create a 25-foot safety zone around first responders and penalize harassment or obstruction, and for a bill to enhance courthouse security by creating specific protections for judges and their families. No votes were taken during the hearing."} 0}]}
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Nurses are unequivocally committed to blocking the authoritarian overthrow of our democracy.
- And I'm not saying general groups. I'd like specific names. Who specifically drew these maps?
- I am a part of that group. So by association, I have been lumped in, Mr. Bennett.
- So I'm asking who drew these maps, not general groups. The legislature drew the maps.
- So they had to redo their maps because Democrat groups told them they had to.
Summary:
The Assembly Elections Committee met on August 19, 2025, to consider ACA 8, SB 280, and an informational hearing on AB 604. The meeting began with several failed motions to adjourn, to read public comments into the record, and to recess so members could review the roughly 16,000 public comments submitted through the committee portal. The chair emphasized the hearing’s expedited format, transparency measures, and rules limiting witness testimony, and noted a letter from Speaker Rivas authorizing Assemblymember Berman to present ACA 8.
ACA 8, described by supporters as the “Election Rigging Response Act,” would place before voters a temporary congressional redistricting plan tied to AB 604 and triggered only if another state, especially Texas, adopts a partisan mid-decade redistricting. Supporters, including Assemblymember Berman, labor groups, CTA, Planned Parenthood affiliates, SEIU, and other allied organizations, argued the measure was a response to partisan gerrymandering elsewhere and a defense of democracy, with voters having the final say in a November 4, 2025 special election. Opponents, including current and former redistricting commissioners, good-government groups, business and taxpayer organizations, and many members of the public, argued the proposal undermines California’s independent redistricting model, was rushed without adequate public review, could cost roughly $200 million or more, and would invite litigation and partisan manipulation.
The committee also debated a proposed amendment that would bar legislators who voted for ACA 8 from later running for Congress in districts adopted under the measure. After extended procedural disputes, the committee voted to lay the amendment on the table. The hearing then continued with extensive public testimony, overwhelmingly divided between strong support and strong opposition, but the transcript provided does not show a final committee vote on ACA 8 or SB 280 before the excerpt ends.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's quit bottling it up and seeing the gymnastics the Democrats will do to block this.
- Let's quit bottling it up and seeing the gymnastics the Democrats will do to block this.
- Let's quit bottling it up and seeing the gymnastics the Democrats will do to block this.
- make sure we're not um somehow grouping make sure we're not um somehow grouping them<01:11:06.920
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WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 14, February 25, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Larson Lloyd Larson JT Loi Lean Block >> Larson Lloyd Larson JT Loi Lean Block Lucas
- Because if a kid goes ABC block and wants to take DB block off to go work, to go to seminary, to do whatever
- So now the block is 80 minutes instead of 90.
- <01:30:44.639>
then time with this new home room block then time with this new home room block - block. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. block. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe this state is leading the way when it comes to representing all diverse groups and honoring
- Sue began her career at Citibank before joining Google's strategic partnership group.
- Please move to the center for a group photo. Congratulations and thank you to our honorees.
- Please move to the center for a group photo. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
- His last effort was promptly blocked by courts.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service.
After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- That's the Texas. public interest research group.
- It's a non-profit consumer advocacy group with members across the state.
- Thank you, Madam Chair, members, conservative groups, environmental groups, consumer advocates, and industry
- This bill protects children from porn, as the 70 groups represented by Castaneda and these alliance groups
- The app is no longer blocked. So this bill is very much needed for that.
Bills:
HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984
Keywords:
digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It will allow school groups to come and learn about the lake ecosystem.
- It will allow school groups to come and learn about the lake ecosystem.
- It will allow school groups to come and learn about the lake ecosystem.
- The project will improve pedestrian safety by providing a safer mid-block connection along Highway 41
- These venues are just a few blocks apart and they're both generally considered to be downtown.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I also wanted to acknowledge that three members of the Craig group were before you just yesterday.
- I also wanted to acknowledge that three members of the Craig group were before you just yesterday.
- Another positive in the profile is investment income, and the group increased pulled income.
- Since that time, we have grown the interagency working group on child care.
- <03:31:52.160>
at <03:31:52.880>um But this group has looked at um But this group has
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, I stand with those groups, as do many of my colleagues.
- And again, I stand with those groups, as do many of my colleagues.
- And again, I stand with those groups, as do many of my colleagues.
- <03:51:34.960>
Stop their school, shot on their block? - Stop their school, shot on their block?
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 027 Feb 10th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- and I think that looking at these groups and I think that looking at these groups within<00:53:34.640
- It's always popular to give money to groups that we like.
- It's always popular to give money to groups that we like.
- always popular to give money to groups always popular to give money to groups that<01:24:36.800>
- in this case as you guys do as a block in this case as you guys do as a block against<01:35:25.440
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, and approved the journal of Friday, February 6, 2026. Members then proceeded out of order to consider Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. The resolution was read at length, and members spoke in support of Colorado athletes, training communities, families, and facilities. An amendment correcting an athlete’s state affiliation was adopted, and the resolution passed 63-0 with two excused. Representative Bottoms then asked to co-sponsor the resolution.
The chamber also set several bills as special orders for February 9, 2026. It then considered House Bill 1020, concerning colorimetric field drug tests in drug possession cases. Sponsors said the bill addresses unreliable field tests and had support from the Judiciary Committee and stakeholders. The committee report and the bill both passed without opposition.
House Bill 1040, concerning the sterilization rights of a person with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was also taken up. Sponsors said the bill seeks to undo a historical harm by removing language that allowed sterilization against a person’s wishes. Two amendments to the committee report were adopted: one narrowing language around an imminent threat to life or health, and another adding a petition clause. The committee report and the bill then passed.
Finally, the House considered House Bill 103, which modernizes the Colorado Small Business Recovery and Resiliency Loan Fund. Sponsors said it would better support small businesses facing higher costs and access-to-capital challenges. One amendment to direct 30% of funding to rural counties, veteran-owned businesses, and minority-owned businesses was debated but failed after the sponsor urged a no vote, saying the bill already included distribution metrics and that a fixed percentage was not workable in statute. The bill itself was then discussed further, with concerns raised about state lending programs and the use of the term “equitable,” but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill is shown.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee May 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- state, and also what we can do for next session, because I think a lot of those were a good building block
- . ...because I think a lot of those are a good building block, but we need to build on a lot more of
- And I think that that is a good building block for next session. So appreciate it.
- I think it should be coordinated through the United Tribes groups so we're not specifically working with
- For example, we have drum groups that come in and play and typically, you know, we'll give them $150
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 27, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Wyoming natural gas, and instead they came out with California Assembly Bill 35, which effectively blocks
- The purpose of doing this is while the states on the west coast can block our raw gas as a feedstock
- be blocked.
- The purpose of doing cannot be blocked.
- block a manufactured product. block a manufactured product.
Keywords:
energy transmission, load growth, Wyoming energy authority, transmission planning study, public utilities, regional cooperation, energy, funding, grants, loans, coal, natural gas, mineral processing, economic development, stable token, liquidity, trust account, Wyoming, fund distribution, financial regulation
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Budget Commission Sep 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- WHAT WE DID THIS NEW IS IN THE NEXT BLOCK.
- >> WHAT WE'RE SEEING IS THE YOUNGEST POPULATION GROUP IS STILL GROWING SO IT'S NOT THAT IT'S DECLINING
- THE WORKING GROUP, PRIME WORKING AGE POPULATION IS 25 TO 54 HAS TO SUPPORT, AS AN INCREASING BURDEN OF
- SUPPORTING THAT HIGHER GROUP.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/26/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- That's their um part of their group that preserves their own history.
- their That's their um um um part<00:05:22.000>
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history. - <00:51:19.160>
for eligibility for block grants for eligibility for block grants for operations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But as I'll detail shortly, that limit hasn't stopped this great group from getting great results.
- 00:12:19.040>
stopped <00:12:19.360>this <00:12:19.560>great <00:12:19.839>group - <00:12:20.320>
from hasn't stopped this great group from hasn't stopped this great group from - The last one, Revenue blocks approximately 20 million attempted cyber attacks.
- 20<01:12:19.800>
million Revenue blocks approximately 20 million Revenue blocks approximately
Bills:
HF1338
Keywords:
Inspector General, Office of the Inspector General, state oversight, government accountability, fraud, waste, abuse, audit, investigation, subpoena, whistleblower, public integrity, transparency, state agencies, executive branch, public funds, taxpayer funds, law enforcement oversight, public safety programs, advisory council
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They will be voted on as a group.
- So whether you're in support or opposition, we're going to do it as a single group.
- Also nominated as Teacher of the Month by a major California media group, I respectfully oppose AB 84
- I'm Megan Potente, State Director for Decoding Dyslexia California, a grassroots group from across the
- I know that you were with the Ed Voice Group and you toured our schools.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard AB 84, a charter school accountability measure focused on non-classroom-based charter schools and fraud prevention. The author and supporters said the bill was intended to respond to the A3 charter fraud case and related scandals by strengthening audits, transparency, authorizer oversight, and funding determination rules, while ensuring public education dollars are used for public education. Supporters included FCMAT, CSEA, CTA, and CSBA, who argued the bill would improve oversight and protect taxpayers. Opponents, including the California Charter Schools Association, Green Dot, many charter parents, educators, and charter operators, said the bill was too broad, would impose major new costs and bureaucracy on all charter schools, and could reduce options for families, especially those using flexible, homeschool, or special-needs charter programs. After extensive testimony and committee discussion, the bill passed on a 5-1 vote and was sent to Appropriations, with the item left open for additional votes.
The committee then approved a consent calendar of 11 education bills, including AB 542, AB 563, AB 731, AB 753, AB 784, AB 964, AB 988, AB 1034, AB 1233, AB 1255, and AB 1381, all moving to Appropriations. The consent calendar passed unanimously.
Later, the committee heard AB 1454, a literacy and reading instruction bill authored by Assembly Members Rubio and Revis. The bill would require the state to create professional development resources for evidence-based literacy instruction, update English language arts and English language development instructional materials, and revise administrator preparation standards to include literacy training. The authors and a broad coalition of supporters, including CTA, EdVoice, Families in Schools, Decoding Dyslexia, school administrators, and parent advocates, described the measure as a compromise aimed at improving reading outcomes and addressing California’s literacy crisis. There was no opposition testimony at the hearing, and members voiced strong support for the bill and its collaborative approach.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/13/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- was move the grid mod advisory group was move the grid mod advisory group rather<00:31:49.679>
- Uh those the Gridmont Advisory Group.
- <00:42:41.440>
uh one of the biggest sticking block uh one of the biggest sticking block uh- within the uh energy conservation block within the uh energy conservation block grant<01:28:59.280
- to block that asset condition project. to block that asset condition project.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/14/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Not only want to thank your group, want to thank the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling.
- Are those building blocks of this bill the same? Essentially.
- Are those building blocks of this bill the same? Essentially.
- Then there's a block of conforming changes that are made in numerous sections.
- of<01:47:46.200>
conforming Then there's a block of conforming Then there's a block of conforming
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
House Committee on Federal Funding, Policy and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- They are often made by specific groups that are not local community groups, and they are often packaged
- that they are often made by specific groups that are not local community groups.
- So that is a broad spread of groups that are being affected.
- So that is a broad spread of groups that are being affected.
- The number of Canadian group travel has also decreased.
Summary:
The hearing focused on the impact of recent federal policy and budget actions on Massachusetts libraries, humanities organizations, arts institutions, and tourism. Testimony from library leaders described the loss or jeopardy of Institute of Museum and Library Services funding, including statewide databases, local grants, staff positions, E-rate/hotspot support, and digital equity programs. Witnesses said the cuts have already forced reductions in services, canceled grants and workshops, and in some cases left schools, students, job seekers, and low-income patrons without access to key resources. Members of the committee asked for lists of affected communities and databases, and several witnesses said they would provide additional written detail.
Arts and humanities witnesses said federal terminations from the NEA, NEH, and IMLS have hit organizations across the Commonwealth, including Mass Cultural Council, Mass Humanities, Mass MoCA, and local museums and historical societies. They described canceled or rescinded grants, layoffs, reduced programming, and a chilling effect on future applications and on artistic and scholarly work, especially where federal awards had already been matched with local or private funds. Several speakers also raised concerns about executive-branch DEI conditions attached to funding and about book challenges and book banning, saying these trends threaten intellectual freedom and public access to culture and history. Committee members emphasized the economic importance of the sector and the need to publicize the impacts.
Tourism officials from Meet Boston and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism testified that federal cuts and broader geopolitical and tariff issues are hurting international visitation, especially from Canada and Western Europe, and could affect major upcoming events such as the 2026 World Cup and Sail Boston. They said reduced funding for Brand USA and Discover New England will weaken long-term marketing efforts and international partnerships, with downstream effects on hotel tax revenue, jobs, and workforce recruitment. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with members mainly asking questions and requesting follow-up written testimony and data.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So in closing, 1565 is not about stifling free speech. are marginalizing any group.
- Yeah, student groups would not be banned. Even if they were? We're still...
- Even if, like, people are hired to help run the group? Would their jobs be at risk?
- If a school, if you had a student group, Diversity Council.
- It may affect the sponsor, but right now it doesn't speak to the certain groups.
Keywords:
parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, school district, grievance procedure, public education, diversity and inclusion, funding penalties, school libraries, library advisory councils, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, constitutional amendment, school choice