Video & Transcript Research : 'transparency in voting'
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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 2, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Very, very transparent.
- in a public institution.
- They are in this bill. They're changing. I feel based on the fact that there's no transparency.
- Traditional public schools say that you want transparency and you want oversight and vote down on this
- It costs a lot of money to maintain them in sports and they were in public schools.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 19 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But only if it is in a... only if it's in a... that's where we'll vote.
- Every single city and town in the Commonwealth, 351 cities and towns, all voted in favor of Question
- In a rules package that flies in the face of transparency by allowing, In a rules package that flies
- in the face of transparency by allowing the House to shroud itself in late-night sessions, hide behind
- In a rules package that flies in the face of transparency by allowing, In a rules package that flies
Summary:
The House first took up House Bill 58, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill. The chamber adopted a further amendment offered by Rep. Michael Witts of Boston, then concurred with the Senate as amended after a roll call vote of 128-23. The House then moved to the orders of the day and considered the proposed permanent joint rules for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2026 / Senate No. 18), with Rep. Moran of Brighton presenting the package as a set of transparency and process reforms, including joint committee procedures, a 60-day reporting deadline, public posting of summaries and testimony, and revised formal session timing.
A series of minority amendments offered largely by Rep. Jones of North Reading and others were debated and repeatedly rejected, including proposals to require roll call votes for post-July 31 formal business, require two weeks’ notice for such sessions, publish State Auditor audits on the legislative website, require SJC advisory opinions on constitutional disputes, extend poll windows to two hours, require advance notice of electronic polls, and lengthen amendment filing deadlines. Supporters argued these changes would improve transparency, accountability, and member access; opponents said they would slow the legislative process and reduce flexibility. Most of these amendments failed on roll call votes by margins of 128-23 or similar, while a technical amendment from Rep. Galvin was adopted. The House then adopted the joint rules package by roll call, 128-23.
The chamber also adopted the House rules package for the 2025-2026 session (House No. 2024) after debate led by Rep. Galvin of Canton, who emphasized modernization, online transparency, in-person participation, and an outside audit and EEO officer. Additional minority amendments on committee reporting, timing of formal business, and poll procedures were debated and defeated, while one technical amendment was adopted. The House later returned to the issue of legislative audits, rejecting an amendment to require House audits by the State Auditor after a lengthy debate over Question 1, separation of powers, and the scope of the auditor’s authority. The session ended with a memorial tribute to former Rep. Carol Doherty and an order to adjourn until the next day at 11 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We respectfully urge the committee to vote in support of SB 1400.
- and the public deserve transparency and the truth in a timely manner.
- When an individual dies in custody in county jail, the family, and the public deserves transparency and
- Anybody that wants to vote in opposition, please tell your name, organization, and position in the bill
- Vote, the League of California Cities, in support. Thank you.
Summary:
The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of local government, housing, transportation, and public safety bills. Early items included SB 762, which would give certain local governments a voter-approved path to seek additional local sales tax authority to address fiscal pressures; SB 1400, which would modernize Alameda Health System governance and give Alameda County more flexibility and oversight; and SB 1408, which would authorize Contra Costa County to place a renewal of its transportation sales tax on the ballot. Supporters for those bills included local officials, county representatives, labor groups, fire and police organizations, and transit advocates, while no organized opposition was presented on those measures in committee.
The committee also heard SB 1272, which would give homeowners more time to correct certain inherited code violations and allow an affidavit process for buyers who did not know about the violation at purchase. The bill drew support from the California Apartment Association and opposition from code enforcement and county groups, who argued it would reduce local enforcement discretion and create health and safety risks. After questions about disclosure and enforcement, the committee approved SB 1272 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations. SB 1055, dealing with procurement flexibility for Pajaro flood control and levee repairs, also passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations.
Later, the committee approved SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner system. The author and supporters argued the change was needed for transparency and independence in in-custody death investigations, while opponents raised labor, cost, and governance concerns; some opposition was softened after the author agreed to employee-protection amendments. The committee also passed SB 1172, limiting consultant compensation and adding transparency rules for local tax-sharing agreements, and several housing bills from Senator Grayson: SB 1003 on pro-housing infrastructure financing districts, SB 1014 on early disclosure of infrastructure requirements for housing projects, and SB 1169 on extending tentative vesting map validity. The committee took votes on consent items and later add-ons, with most measures passing on bipartisan or unanimous votes and several being re-referred to Appropriations or Housing and Community Development as appropriate.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And let me be clear, what we are building in California is the most transparent process in the nation
- For transparency, everything we did was in the light of day. We drew lines.
- Unlike the map proposed in Texas, the map in AB 604 respects California's constitutional right to vote
- The plan you will get to vote on and the voters will get to vote on in November was created using traditional
- There was the For the People Act in 2019 legislative session and the Freedom to Vote Act. in the 2021
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There are more details about our Minnesota Votes election protection program in the written statement
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the <00:41:01.920>Metro transparency than we have in the Metro transparency - So how much transparency does it really provide if somebody were to act in a nefarious manner?
- Well, I can't vote in that election, so why should they be able to solicit money from me?
- so<01:20:09.000>
why can't vote in that election so why can't vote in that election so why
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, please show all present voting in the affirmative.
- Seeing none, please show all present voting in the affirmative.
- I very much believe in transparency and accountability.
- And I believe in transparency. I think it's a good thing.
- And I believe in transparency. I think it's a good thing.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 091 Apr 15th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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made, transparency in how decisions are made, transparency in how decisions - today is a vote for transparency.
- It is a vote for privacy. It is a vote for fairness within the housing system in Colorado.
- <01:38:50.239>
It <01:38:50.480>is today is a vote for transparency. - It is today is a vote for transparency.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So the board voted to assume control of the cemetery district in June of last year.
- Transparency in county spending benefits everyone.
- Transparency in county spending benefits everyone.
- Transparency in county spending benefits everyone.
- Alameda County has one of the most transparent budget processes in the state.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government met to hear a long agenda of local government, housing, labor, and transparency bills. The committee first adopted the consent calendar for SB 1187 and SB 1388, then heard SB 983, which would authorize the Port of San Diego to use job order contracting for repairs and repetitive maintenance work. Supporters said the bill would speed emergency and small repairs and reduce costs, while opponents raised concerns about construction definitions and project labor agreement language. The bill was ultimately moved forward on a 2-2 vote after discussion of amendments and labor negotiations, and later the committee’s final roll call showed it passing out on a 5-2 vote.
The committee also heard SB 1256, aimed at limiting duplicative litigation over a San Diego County housing project, and SB 992, which would make permanent and expand a small special-district audit flexibility by raising the revenue threshold from $150,000 to $250,000. SB 1256 drew support from the author and project counsel, who argued the project had already been litigated and was delaying needed housing, while opponents said the bill would interfere with wildfire and subdivision-map review. SB 992 had support from county auditors and special districts, with no opposition, and was approved 5-0. SB 1115, addressing governance failures at the Tulare County Public Cemetery District by allowing county supervisors to remove an individual trustee for cause, also passed unanimously after testimony describing serious dysfunction and opposition from the California Special Districts Association.
The committee then took up SB 1193, which would impose transparency and approval requirements on Alameda County discretionary funding to nonprofits and other entities. The author and supporters described the bill as a response to grand jury findings and alleged conflicts of interest, while Alameda County argued its current process is already transparent and that the bill would add burdens and could harm services. After amendments and discussion, the bill passed 5-0. SB 1383, a density bonus law bill clarifying that local labor standards cannot be waived through density bonus concessions, was supported by labor groups and moved forward despite no opposition, with the final roll call showing it passing out 5-1. SB 1361, intended to prevent local governments from undermining transit projects because of SB 79 density concerns, also passed after support from L.A. Metro and labor and no formal opposition, with the final vote recorded as 5-2. The committee later resumed to hear SB 1272, the CASH Act, which would limit certain sanctions on homeowners for prior unpermitted work by previous owners; the transcript cuts off before that bill’s full testimony and vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 22nd, 2026
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- For these reasons, we ask for a no vote today. Thank you. Any witnesses in opposition?
- have already been voted on and discussed in the other committee and so forth.
- So those three things are really what we're looking for in terms of what shows up in the transparency
- California led the way on transparency in 2016 when we passed AB 2833 fee disclosure for... ...in 2016
- Attitude toward the people who are in the pension plan. So I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So the board voted to assume control of the cemetery district in June of last year.
- We support transparency, whether it's in retirement systems or local government funding.
- Alameda County has one of the most transparent budget processes in the state.
- And again, it's just transparency. So I respectfully ask for an aye vote. And again, thank you.
- And again, it's just transparency. So I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Elections Committee Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And let me be clear: what we are building in California is the most transparent process in the nation
- I saw today out in the hallway was anything but transparent.
- For transparency, everything we did was in the light of day.
- Well, I just want to vote for the record: I have zero interest in running for Congress in 2026.
- And let's have that be a vote in the United States Congress.
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.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- We respectfully urge the committee to vote in support of SB 1400.
- family and the public deserve transparency and the truth in a timely manner.
- When an individual dies in custody in county jail, the family, and the public deserves transparency and
- Ventra vote, the League of California Cities in support. Thank you.
- Ventra vote, the League of California Cities in support. Thank you.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Ways and Means Committee, and in September it passed this House by a vote of 45 to 10.
- vote by the A in favor of taking this vote by the A and<04:42:43.040>
days <04:42:43.240>will - Transparency builds trust in government.
- I'm still here, but I rise in support of the TVA Salary Transparency Act.
- Votes will be taken in the following order: H.R. 192 and H.R. 152.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jun 15th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Each bill is entitled to a primary witness in support and a primary witness in opposition.
- Do you happen to know how many are in Northern California or in the state altogether?
- In the state, sprinkler fitters—there’s more of the non-union fitters in the state. Okay.
- Secretary, please call the vote.
- Now, this situation in Esparto in my district was linked closely to raids that occurred in Southern California
PA
Transcript Highlights:
- Those in favor will vote aye; those opposed will vote no. Members will proceed to vote.
- Those in favor will be voting aye. Those opposed will vote no. Members will proceed to vote.
- Please vote no. Those in favor of the amendment will vote aye. Those opposed will vote no.
- Those in favor, the amendment will vote aye. Those opposed to vote.
- That we are going to vote on here are sunshined, and that they're transparent in the same manner.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- This lack of engagement is particularly troubling in a democracy that should value transparency at its
- I respectfully urge you to vote in favor of Senate Bill 122. Thank you.
- I respectfully urge you to vote in favor of Senate Bill 122. Thank you.
- I respectfully urge you to vote in favor of Senate Bill 122. Thank you.
- I respectfully urge you to vote in favor of Senate Bill 122. Thank you.
Keywords:
Intro: 00:00
Attendance Roll Call: 00:31
Discussion of SB 122: 02:30
Roll Call Vote on SB 122: 26:47, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Agriculture Committee took up Senate Bill 122, a measure dealing with pet stores, breeders, and the scope of local regulation. The chair explained the bill was intended to balance private business rights with local control, and said he wanted to clarify definitions such as qualified breeder, local authority, and where fees and fines would go. He also said he would work on a floor amendment and noted concerns about whether the bill would allow localities to outright ban pet stores or instead only regulate them. The committee first adopted a committee substitute by motion and voice vote.
Supporters of the bill, including representatives from Petland and an attorney who had worked on animal-related regulation in Ohio, argued that the bill would create statewide standards, protect responsible pet retailers from what they described as politically motivated local bans, and preserve consumer choice. They said local governments would still be able to inspect, require documentation, and enforce licensing, but not shut businesses down without due process. A senator from Campbell County asked whether the bill would interfere with strong local ordinances; supporters responded that the bill would set standards higher than USDA rules and still allow local regulation, while opposing local bans.
Opposition came from the Kentucky League of Cities and representatives of Kentucky animal care and control agencies. KLC said local decisions should remain at the local level and noted that several cities and one county already had ordinances that could be affected; it also said the bill was opposed by its board and might overlap with pending litigation. Animal control representatives said the bill did not clearly define breeder verification or enforcement responsibility, could restrict local authority, and did not address animal care conditions or consumer transparency. After questions and debate, the committee voted on the bill; the roll call ended in a 5-5 tie, and Senate Bill 122 failed to pass out of committee.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment is about transparency in our government.
- my district in the city of Becker that came out publicly and transparently early on in the process when
- ... in upfront manner and in transparent in upfront manner and in transparent manner<00:39:45.840>
- If it stays in the bill, I'm going to vote against it because we don't need to be creating alarmism in
- line in 53.2. So, I I ask for a no vote. line in 53.2. So, I I ask for a no vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- vote in Texas?
- vote in Texas?
- In recent years, changes in the law and recent Attorney General opinions have made voting In recent years
- It will report everything as voting in person.
- voting, or if you have a shortened early voting period, because what we see a lot in early voting is
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/12/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In relation to Calendar 829, voting in the negative are Senator Skoufis. Ayes 59, nays 1.
- In relation to Calendar 892, voting in the negative are Senator Skoufis. Ayes 59, nays 1.
- In relation to Calendar 907, voting in the negative are Senator Walczyk. Ayes 59, nays 1.
- In relation to Calendar 1007, voting in negative are Senator Walczyk. Ayes 59, nays 1.
- That's why I'm voting in the negative. >> Senator Weik to be recorded in the negative.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York.
The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14.
During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Apr 15th, 2025 at 03:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- patients in North Dakota.
- Then, in the next section, the next one, updated publicly available 340B program transparency analysis
- Chairman Ruby, Representative Frelich, we see a benefit in transparency.
- vote lie.
- vote lie.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and took up the final bill on its agenda, Senate Bill 2370, which had been converted into a 340B drug transparency measure tied to insulin and broader prescription drug pricing issues. Representative Hendrix outlined the latest bill draft, explaining that it would require reporting by covered entities, contract pharmacies, federally qualified health centers, drug manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, and health insurers, with confidentiality protections, civil penalties, and staggered effective dates. He also noted unresolved questions about the scope of required reporting, possible overlap with federal reporting, and whether the Insurance Department would need a consultant to analyze the data.
Representative Dobervich then proposed an alternative amendment that would replace the bill language with a Legislative Management study on 340B transparency reporting during the 2025-26 interim. Her proposal would remove the detailed reporting mandates and instead direct a study of what information should be collected, how it should be used, who should receive it, staffing or contracted support needs, and stakeholder input from hospitals, pharmacies, FQHCs, rural health, state agencies, insurers, and manufacturers. Members discussed germaneness, the late-stage nature of the changes, and whether the issue had been adequately heard, while the Insurance Department testified that it had not previously studied 340B-specific data but supported transparency and could see value in either a study or reporting approach.
The committee first adopted the Hendrix amendment by a vote of 8-5, then voted on a do not pass motion on the amended bill, which passed 7-6. Representative Frelich was selected to carry the bill. The chair then adjourned the committee for the last time and reminded members about the committee dinner.