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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Dan education and uh Prime SP sponsor Dan education and uh Prime SP sponsor
Summary:
The committee began by announcing that afternoon hearings, including House Bill 283, would be moved to Representatives Hall because of expected public interest. It then took up House Bill 671, which would establish a kindergarten literacy readiness program. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Mark Pearson, described the measure as a way to close gaps in early reading readiness and said it was intended as a first step, with only a placeholder appropriation while details are developed. He framed it as a targeted effort to help children who are not entering first grade ready to read.
Testimony on HB 671 was largely supportive. Representatives asked about the bill’s structure, whether a specific program had been identified, how it would interact with play-based learning, and why the provider was limited to a registered nonprofit. Waterford.org representatives Teresa Rosenberger and Rob Riley testified in support, describing Waterford Upstart as a home-based, evidence-based early learning program already used in New Hampshire. They said the program provides adaptive instruction, family coaching, and technology support, including computers, tablets, internet access, and translation services in more than 100 languages. They also said the model has been successful in New Hampshire, including a Nashua pilot and later statewide efforts, and that similar legislation has existed in other states. Rep. Jonah Wheeler also spoke in support of the bill. The chair then closed the hearing on HB 671.
After a fiscal note for HB 671 was distributed, the committee moved to House Bill 781, which would require school districts to adopt policies for a cell phone-free education and includes an appropriation. The transcript cuts off as Rep. Litchfield was introduced to testify on that bill, so no testimony, debate, or vote on HB 781 is included in the excerpt.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill's sponsors claim there is a loophole in the law. There is not. There are myriad ways.
- I tried a felony case with facts such as the sponsors' early in my career some 30 years ago.
- Rebecca Marcus on behalf of the Brady Campaign, the sponsors of AB 1743.
- Bernice Singh, proud co-sponsor with Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, in support.
- Ed Little, on behalf of Californians for Safety and Justice and proud co-sponsor, in support.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 27th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- Loyalty on behalf of Economic Security California Action, proud co-sponsor, strong support.
- Asm. 930, a proud co-sponsor of the bill. Thank you.
- We are proud co-sponsors. Thank you. Good afternoon, Mr. Chair and members of the committee.
- Kat Brackman with the California School Employees Association, proud co-sponsor. Thank you.
- For these reasons, the treasurer is proud to co-sponsor this bill.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I do not see the sponsor here, but we do have people signed up to talk.
- Let us go to—did any sponsors walk in while this was going on?
- So see our sponsor, who has the most bills, just walked in.
- Madam Chair, I thank the bill sponsor for the conversation.
- So can we have the sponsor answer those questions because Mr. It's discussion.
Keywords:
public education, adoption, sex education, parental rights, student health information, school safety, resource officers, mental health, training, infrastructure improvements, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, school district, governing board, training requirements
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, sponsor. Thank you, madam. Thank you, Senator. Other comments.
- And with that, I will yield to my, co-sponsor if he has any comments.
- We want to thank the sponsor and the expert and hope you'll pass it. Thank you.
- Thank you to the sponsors for their leadership and committee for your time. Thank you.
- We stand here and we thank the sponsor and the co-sponsors for bringing this legislation.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 13 (1-23-26) - Resumed
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
HB 312 continued 00:00
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 25:16
Introduction of New Bills and Resolutions 27:27
Recess for ConC and Rules Meeting 28:33
ConC/Rules Report 33:45
Adjournment 35:21, 958, all
Summary:
The House took up House Bill 312, which would expand concealed carry rights to 18- to 20-year-olds. Debate focused heavily on gun violence, public safety, constitutional rights, and whether the bill would make schools, parks, and other public places less safe. Opponents argued that young people are not ready for the responsibility, cited recent shootings and gun deaths in their districts, and said families had not asked for this bill. Supporters said 18- to 20-year-olds already may possess firearms, that concealed carry is safer than open carry for law-abiding adults, and that the bill includes training and background-check provisions. Several members also discussed differences between rural and urban gun culture and whether crime trends were related to constitutional carry laws.
During floor discussion, members exchanged questions about crime rates since constitutional carry was enacted, with a sponsor responding that crime had decreased in the Commonwealth. Other members raised concerns about suicide, mental health, and the impact on students and women, while supporters emphasized self-defense and constitutional rights. After debate, the House voted on HB 312 and passed it 73-17. The bill was then clinched.
After HB 312, the House handled routine business. Members moved House Resolutions 30, 33, and 7 from committee to the floor, and several committee schedule announcements were made, including possible changes due to weather. The Committee on Committees reported referrals for a number of bills to standing committees, and the Rules Committee posted House Bills 134 and 306 for the regular orders on Monday, January 26, 2026. The House then adjourned until 4:00 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Judiciary Committee Jun 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Craig Poles, on behalf of Equality California, proud co-sponsor.
- Craig Polsher, on behalf of Equality California, proud co-sponsor, in strong support.
- I want to thank the sponsors of the bill. I want to thank the witness today.
- Craig Polsiper, on behalf of Equality California, a proud co-sponsor.
- I want to thank both Senator Wiener and the bill sponsors and the witness today.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on civil rights, family law, privacy, housing, and artificial intelligence. SB 477 would clarify FEHA procedures for the Civil Rights Department, including tolling deadlines by agreement and updating complaint definitions; it drew some concern about venue and convenience but was moved forward. SB 450 would confirm California jurisdiction over adoption proceedings for children born in the state even if families have moved away, and would require all legal parents to be listed on adoption orders; it received strong support, especially from LGBTQ family advocates, and passed to Appropriations. SB 683 would clarify that people whose name, image, or likeness is misused may seek TROs or injunctions under existing publicity-rights law; opposition from media and First Amendment groups focused on the 48-hour compliance default and speech concerns, but the bill advanced as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection.
The committee also considered SB 11, the AI Abuse Protection Act, which would regulate voice, image, and video cloning technology, require warnings, and direct the Judicial Council to develop evidence standards for AI; it passed to Public Safety. SCR 66, a resolution designating May 1 as Law Day and emphasizing the rule of law, was adopted unanimously after supportive comments from members. SB 808 would create expedited judicial review for housing permit denials that violate state law; supporters said it would reduce costly delay and help housing production, while the Judicial Council opposed it as imposing unreasonable timelines and staffing burdens. The bill passed to Appropriations despite concerns about court resources and broader housing-law issues.
The committee then took up two privacy bills from Senator Wiener. SB 59 would automatically keep confidential court records for adult and retroactive gender/name change petitions, expanding protections previously enacted for minors; supporters described real-world doxxing and harassment, while opponents raised First Amendment and public-records objections, and the bill passed to Appropriations. SB 497 would require warrants for out-of-state law enforcement access to California prescription monitoring data, expand transgender shield protections for gender-affirming care records, and bar certain disclosures without legal process; the author framed it as a response to out-of-state anti-trans enforcement, and the bill was presented with support from trans advocacy groups.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 20, 2025 - 02:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The sponsor was absolutely correct in his description of the bill.
- And the sponsor was actually was absolutely correct in his description of the bill.
- This is about suing for And the sponsor was absolutely correct in his description of the bill.
- We want to thank the sponsor for this good bill.
- Members, any questions of the sponsor? Representative Nix, you're recognized for a question.
Summary:
The subcommittee considered a long agenda of civil justice and claims measures. HB 1173, relating to the Florida Trust Code, was presented as a clarification of standing in trust litigation after recent case law; after questions about who may sue, an amendment was adopted clarifying that an expressly named charity retains standing, and the bill passed 14-2. HB 1437, on attorney’s fees in motor vehicle PIP disputes, drew testimony from insurers and reform groups opposing a return to fee-driven litigation and from medical groups supporting fee recovery for prevailing parties; it passed 17-0. CS/HB 147, addressing prohibited debt-collection communications during nighttime and early morning hours, was described as a clarification of an outdated statute in light of modern communications, with support from business groups and no opposition in the vote; it passed 18-0.
The committee then heard several claims bills against the Department of Children and Families. HB 6511, for relief of L.P., described severe injuries to a child after DCF allegedly failed to act on warning signs; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill passed 18-0. HB 6515, for relief of Michael Barnett, involved DCF’s alleged failure to investigate domestic violence that preceded the killing of three children and injury of a fourth; members asked about the settlement amount and the case’s circumstances, and the bill also passed 18-0.
HB 1517, expanding wrongful death law to allow parents of an unborn child to recover for the child’s death, generated the most extensive debate. The sponsor said it aligns civil law with existing criminal definitions and excludes claims against mothers and providers of lawful medical care, including IVF; opponents warned it could be used to target reproductive care, support networks, and domestic violence survivors, while supporters framed it as a justice measure for families. An amendment clarifying damages rules for minors and unborn children was adopted, and the bill passed 13-4. Finally, HB 947, on evidence of medical damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases, sought to allow broader evidence at trial and to change “shall” to “may”; supporters said it would improve fairness and transparency, while opponents argued it would weaken post-2023 tort reforms and reintroduce inflated medical damages. The amendment was adopted and the bill was then taken up with additional opposition testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And within that boundary would be this, the easement that the sponsors own.
- There's been some thought and discussions with our sponsors that, you know, maybe we need to ask for
- And we cover that for the local sponsor, we pay that 35% with our program.
- So we give priority to those kind of dams and, and so it's kind of a sponsor decision, I guess, whether
- Yes, there is a TCEQ Dam Safety Division requires the local sponsors to develop an emergency action plan
Bills:
HB294
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government (2-18-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
Reuploaded to restore the end of the meeting
Meeting Start 00:01
Roll Call 00:05
HB 131 discussion 01:55
HB 131 vote 05:08
HB 256 discussion 07:09
HB 256 vote 08:58
HB 290 discussion 10:59
HB 290 vote 13:25
HB 368 discussion 15:11
HB 368 vote 31:30
Adjournment 36:27, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. House Bill 131, sponsored by Representative Meredith, was amended with a committee substitute and would allow former second class city fire departments more scheduling flexibility, including hybrid shift patterns, while preserving existing collective bargaining agreements. There was no opposition or questions, and the committee adopted the substitute and passed the bill favorably by voice/roll call vote.
House Bill 256, sponsored by Chairman Flannery, would impose a 40-year statutory limit on root-of-title interests to clear dormant title issues and improve marketable title, while excluding coal and mineral interests. A committee substitute was adopted, and the bill passed favorably on a unanimous roll call. House Bill 290, sponsored by Representative Wilson, would update county law library funding/use rules to allow more modern expenditures such as online legal services; Representative Willner supported it as a useful modernization, and the bill also passed favorably on a unanimous roll call.
House Bill 368, sponsored by Representative Decker, would expand local governments’ ability to use online public notice alternatives instead of relying solely on newspaper publication in smaller counties. Supporters from local government groups argued the change would save money, improve efficiency, and still keep the public informed, while the Kentucky Press Association cautioned that website standards should be addressed and noted concerns about losing newspaper notice revenue. After discussion, the committee passed the bill favorably by roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded additional yes votes for HB 131, HB 256, and HB 290, and the committee adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- After discussing this with the Ranking Member and the sponsor, this bill has been rolled over.
- This is a bill sponsored by chiefs and departments around the state.
- We appreciate the sponsors bringing this bill.
- Madam Chair and sponsors.
- I feel confident in the Senate sponsor that those conversations will occur.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/17/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- Janice Somali, AFSCME California, we are proud co-sponsors and are here to answer any technical questions
- We're proud co-sponsors of SB 1083. beat. Across the state, we're proud co-sponsors of SB 1083.
- So we're happy to be here as a co-sponsor and happy to answer any questions and ask for your aye vote
- Thank you. ...to be here as a co-sponsor and happy to answer any questions and ask for your aye vote.
- We are proud co-sponsors and also just registering a support position on behalf of the California Teachers
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Higher Education Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Eric Baredes with the California Faculty Association, proud sponsor of the bill.
- Eric Baredes with the California Faculty Association, proud sponsor of the bill.
- Osama Lazzardo with the California Federation of Labor Unions, co-sponsor, in support.
- And we'll continue working on this with all of our stakeholders and sponsors. Thank you.
- And we'll continue working on this with all of our stakeholders and sponsors. Thank you.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction - 05/05/2026
Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Transcript Highlights:
- I was the sponsor of the Halt Solitary Confinement Act. ...I was the sponsor of the Halt Solitary Confinement
- Act, and actually before I was sponsored with the bill, Senator Sepúlveda was the bill sponsor for years
- When I was the sponsor, I look into the data. I look into a lot of the information.
- The fourth bill on our agenda was laid aside at the request of the bill sponsor, Senator Borrell, so
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Crime Victims, Crime and Correction met with a quorum of members present and considered 10 bills. The committee held a lengthy debate on S.2656, a bill to repeal provisions related to solitary confinement, with supporters arguing the current law is not fully implemented and that solitary confinement is harmful and ineffective, while opponents said the law has made facilities less safe and removed needed disciplinary tools. After discussion, the bill failed to advance, with five negative votes and no report to the floor.
The committee also considered several correctional administration and health-related measures. S.394, the Clemency Justice Act, and S.2509A, concerning transfers of incarcerated individuals from county jails to state facilities, were both reported to finance. S.5134, creating a uniform electronic medical records system for correctional facilities, was reported, as was S.9126A. S.8492, establishing a digital legal mail program, drew concerns about privileged communications and was defeated in committee. S.9467, setting radiation standards for employees and visitors at correctional facilities, was reported to the Health Committee.
Two additional bills, S.9916 on employee mental health services and S.9928 on rights of sexual assault survivors during the investigative process, were reported after brief discussion and expressions of support. One bill on the agenda was laid aside at the sponsor’s request. Overall, the meeting featured a mix of correctional policy, facility operations, health, and survivor-rights legislation, with several bills advancing and one major reform measure on solitary confinement failing to move forward.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays out House Bill 120, sponsored by Senator Schwartner.
- Sponsored by Dean Zaffirini, the bill relates to the provision of information regarding a local intellectual
- Sponsored by Senator Zaffirini as a matter of pending business.
- The chair now lays out House Bill 3114, sponsored by Senator Creighton, as pending business.
- Sponsored by Senator Creighton as pending business.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Any questions for the sponsor? Mr. Chairman, we adopted the substitute already.
- Any questions for the sponsor? Senator S... Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Senator Williams, do you have any questions for the sponsor? Okay.
- I'm sure the sponsor doesn't have an objection. So... loving it. Any sponsor out there?
- Any sponsor out there? Shed Simpson? Underwood, Wilcox, Rafferty, and...
Bills:
SB191, HB84, HB79, SB132, HB108, HB109, HB110, HB114, HB118, HB120, HB122, HB124, HB126, HB128, HB129, HB131
Keywords:
postpartum depression, mental health, Medicaid, screening, education, maternal health, Chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, license renewal, continuing education, election procedures, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, SB132, Alabama, controlled substances, Schedule I
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (02/20/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- She's the prime sponsor of SB 278, being made at the request of the New Hampshire Department of Health
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she's <00:03:41.959>the <00:03:42.120>prime <00:03:42.360>sponsor - introduce SB 278 she's the prime sponsor introduce SB 278 she's the prime sponsor of<00:03:42.840
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uh parents well that's what the sponsor uh parents well that's what the sponsor - testimony and that's what the sponsor testimony and that's what the sponsor had<01:02:31.960>
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Reverend Lacey is sponsored by the Senate. Let us pray.
- of Orange Park, sponsored by Senator Bradley; and Gart v.
- Oz of Riverview, sponsored by Senator Boyd.
- Diane Day of Gainesville, sponsored by Senator McLean. Dr. Day specializes in family medicine.
- But what we heard from our sponsor yesterday, that we're doing this to protect citizens.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a series of recognitions for interns, staff, and guests. Members also honored retiring Senate staffer Susan Miller and recognized a veteran injured in combat. After routine announcements, the chamber moved to returning messages from the House and began taking up bills and amendments.
The Senate concurred in House amendments and passed SB 118 on RV park assessments and SB 572 on ethics for public officers and employees, both by 38-0 votes. It then took up the elections bill, CS/CS/HB 991, which drew extensive debate. Supporters said it would strengthen election integrity by tightening citizenship verification and ID rules; opponents argued it would burden eligible voters, especially students, seniors, disabled voters, and others without the newly required documents. The bill passed 27-12. The chamber also passed the education package SB 182 after adopting a Senate amendment to the House amendment, and approved SB 474 on military affairs, SB 425 on historic cemeteries, HB 929 on local regulation of chickees, and HB 35/SB 1370 on habitual traffic offender designation, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
The Senate then considered SB 902/ HB 733, the Department of Health package. Members adopted an amendment and amendment-to-amendment that preserved most Senate provisions while modifying or removing several House additions, including some early steps and medical marijuana-related changes, and the bill passed 37-0. The chamber also began work on HB 905, the foreign influence bill, with a strike-all amendment offered to expand restrictions on foreign influence, sister-city agreements, linkage institutes, and related activities, but the debate on that measure was still underway when the transcript ended. Several other returning messages and bills were temporarily postponed, and the Senate recessed briefly before resuming business.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Banking and Insurance. (3-10-26)
Banking & Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- And thank the sponsor for bringing something that's very beneficial for us. Thank you, Mr.
- co-sponsor of this legislation, Senator. co-sponsor of this legislation, Senator.
- sponsor to be able to talk about that. sponsor to be able to talk about that.
- And that's the bill sponsor that did that. But because of his wife, I'm going to vote I.
- And that's the bill sponsor that did And that's the bill sponsor that did that.<00:40:13.840>
But<