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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution Jun 21st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- When I saw Sunday's Globe, the full-page ad, two-page ads, I was struck by, what have we spent two years
- I didn't see this ad; it could have been 50 years ago. And it could have been 50 years ago.
- I would imagine that the bicentennial ads were remarkably different, or this is not remarkably different
- That's certainly true in Lexington, Concord, here in Lincoln, but this 250th ad was disappointing.
- They're supposed to be part of this story, but who's in the ad?
Summary:
The DEIA subcommittee of the Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met with a quorum and discussed planning for the upcoming Patriots Day period, grant opportunities, and ways to make 250th programming more inclusive. Dr. Trent reported on a Virginia 250 conference and shared examples such as the Made by Us youth engagement toolkit and a Smithsonian-related traveling exhibition. Brian also updated the group on Mass Humanities’ grant programs, including Museum on Main Street, Reading Project Douglas Together, and the Promises of Revolution grants, noting that the latter has $600,000 available and is expected to fund roughly 30 to 40 projects through letters of intent due in June. The committee also noted that state tourism 250th grants are open with an April 11 deadline.
A major discussion focused on ensuring respect for Indigenous sovereignty and improving representation in marketing. Members raised concerns that Indigenous leaders were not being treated with sufficient respect in state-level engagement, and they discussed whether the full commission should hear from tribal leaders and whether the subcommittee should recommend a broader conversation at the next commission meeting. On marketing, members criticized recent promotional materials as too formulaic and insufficiently reflective of Massachusetts’ diversity, especially in their limited inclusion of Indigenous people, Black patriots, women, and other communities. The group agreed that the commission should push for more inclusive visuals and narratives, and that there is still time to influence digital and future materials. The subcommittee also discussed possibly inviting the marketing and education committees, or commission staff and the outside marketing agency, to explain the rollout and scope of possible changes.
The committee then considered a Utah 250 idea for a July 5, 2026 “America’s potluck” style community event and agreed it could be adapted for Massachusetts as a foodways-focused, culturally diverse statewide activity. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to recommend that the full commission and MOTT promote the potluck concept. The meeting ended with agreement to continue developing recommendations on representation, Indigenous engagement, and public outreach, and then adjourned by unanimous vote.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- operation of watercraft. ...amending Title 5, Chapter 3, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- Section 5-342.01, amending Section 5-342, and amending Title 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- House Bill 2991, an act amending Title 44, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Chapter 42, relating to
- House Bill 2991, an act amending Title 44, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Chapter 42, relating to
- House Bill 2457, an act amending Title 40, Chapter 2, Article 6.2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, welcomed former Senator Limpancrazi, and recognized page Owen Washburn and his family. The chamber then moved through messages and second-reading listings, and the Committee of the Whole considered several House bills. HB 2398, dealing with watercraft operation and peer-to-peer watercraft sharing insurance, received a floor amendment clarifying the types of insurers that may provide primary commercial boat liability coverage and was reported do pass as amended. HB 2477, relating to the Arizona Education Savings Plan, was amended to add investment guardrails, conflict-of-interest protections, an advisory team, limits on land investments, and statutory treatment of the local government investment pool, then reported do pass as amended.
The Committee of the Whole also considered HB 2251 on midwifery, which was amended to transfer oversight of licensed midwives from the Department of Health Services to the Naturopathic Physicians Medical Board, add a licensed midwife to the board, separate midwife and naturopathic funds, apply investigative and disciplinary procedures, and make conforming changes; it was reported do pass as amended. HB 2991, concerning minors’ access to technology content and social media, drew extensive debate. A floor amendment revised age-signal and parental-consent procedures, changed default settings language, removed a private right of action, and made other technical changes. Senators Tise, Epstein, and others argued the bill still raised serious First Amendment and censorship concerns, while Senator Bullock defended it as a child-safety measure that did not require uploading ID. The bill was ultimately reported do pass as amended.
In third reading, the Senate adopted the Committee of the Whole report, retained HB 2397 on the calendar, and voted on several bills. HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2763, HB 2786, HB 2771, HB 2782, and HB 4117 passed; HB 2457, HB 2494, and HB 2696 failed. HB 2457 and HB 2494 drew opposition over local control and land-use concerns, while HB 2696, aimed at fuel and gas prices, drew criticism that the Commerce Authority was not the right vehicle and that the issue was driven by federal policy. HB 4117, relating to offenses against public order and religious services, passed after sharp debate over whether it would protect worship or chill protest and free speech, with opponents warning of vague language and potential political prosecutions. The Senate also voted to reconsider its prior action on HB 2311 and HB 2601, requested the House return HB 2995 for reconsideration, and adjourned until Thursday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- 5-301, Arizona Revised Statutes, and Title 5, Chapter 3, Article 5, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- -755, and 36-761, Arizona Revised Statutes, and Title 36, Chapter 6, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding
- 36-75, 7-51, 36-755 Arizona-arvised statues, and many-title 36-chapter 6, Arizona-Vise Statues, by adding
- House Bill 2991, an act amending Title 44 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Chapter 42, relating
- House Bill 2991, an act amending Title 44 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding Chapter 42, relating
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- when we added the rural component—but everybody says Modessa, but it should be Modessa.
- Thank you, Ranking Member, for adding some clarification to that.
- So a couple of the major programs that had added to the fiscal note of the bill will now be reduced.
- A couple of the major programs that had added to the fiscal note of the bill will now be reduced.
- Sorry, we have two bills that have been added together, and that's what I was mentioning earlier.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- And then the last piece of this bill that was added on the floor was from Senator McCreery on nonprofit
- Yeah, I think the guardrail that was added as we went through the amendment process was just a warning
- pharmacy, bill that was added on the floor was from Senator McCreery on nonprofit pharmacy emergency
- Yeah, I think the guardrail that was added as we went through the amendment process was just a warning
- Can you walk through what COVID rules are being added? Well, they weren't COVID rules.
Summary:
The House Committee on Health and Mental Health heard public testimony on House Concurrent Resolution 42, Senate Bill 878, House Resolution 538, and House Resolution 4661. HCR 42 would urge Congress to support programs intended to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicaid and Medicare patients; the sponsor said it would help elderly and low-income residents, while an opponent argued the referenced program can cost more than alternatives like GoodRx or local pharmacy pricing. No votes were taken on HCR 42, and the hearing closed after no one appeared in support, opposition, or for information.
Senate Bill 878, a pharmacist practice act bill, drew the most discussion. The sponsor said it would codify pandemic-era flexibilities for pharmacists, including administering certain vaccines, providing medication therapy services, dispensing some medical devices, and allowing over-the-counter access to ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine with warning labels and standardized procedures. Supporters from pharmacy chains and the Missouri Pharmacy Association said the bill improves access, especially in rural areas, and keeps pharmacists working at the top of their training. Opponents raised concerns about vaccine authority shifting from the governor to boards, the safety and efficacy of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine, and the adequacy of warning labels. The committee heard testimony but did not take a vote.
The committee also heard two awareness resolutions. House Resolution 538 would designate May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month and call for support of ALS research and advocacy; members spoke in favor, citing the severity of the disease and the need for early access to communication technology and support services. House Resolution 4661 would encourage screening and public education about chronic kidney disease, especially for high-risk patients such as those with diabetes or hypertension, and would ask the Department of Health and Senior Services to consider public-private education efforts. Both resolutions were presented as nonbinding awareness measures, and no votes were taken before the committee adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't have changes to membership, but to what you alluded to earlier, we will be adding affordability
- We're removing Senator Thornton as advisory and adding Senator Boone as advisory.
- For Legislative Health and Human Services, we're adding Senator Rex Wilson as advisory.
- For the College Finance Authority, we're adding Senator Bergman as advisory.
- For ReSTEP, removing Senator Paul under Standing Advisory Members and adding Senator Wilson in that same
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026 at 08:29 am
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- This program helps to make sure that that's cost-effective and not adding additional costs to that.
- Sometimes folks can be concerned about the added, what we might say is the green premium, driving the
- Adding a new product. So there's not necessarily a lot of energy consumption in that.
- Chair, committee, we added 350 million.
- So, kind of along the same lines, would you be interested in adding a member from the military?
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- those and not have people tricked into believing that something's safe when it's not because it's been added
- and it would read: applicant had a peace officer license, and the words “or certification” would be added
- Adding this complication that it's mixed with something else is what we both agree.
- If, in your opinion, if we, behind the word mixed, added the words 'or replaced,' would that cover all
- So I'm asking if we just added the words behind 'mixed,' we said, 'or replace,' if that wouldn't cover
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Oct 10th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- And yes, also builders—everybody's adding a percent markup to a dollar of cost increase.
- And we also have general contractor fees that get added on to that to get taxed.
- What we've added this year—and we'll talk through some of the mechanics of that—but what we've added
- So, the exact same chart that I showed you before, the only difference here is I've added the yellow
- That's just adding additional costs, and it wasn't the intent of the law.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We're adding mental health training to veteran suicide prevention officers through their pilot program
- We're adding mental health training to veteran suicide prevention officers through their pilot program
- We're adding the word 'conditions' to clarify certain things in the pilot program, and we're adding the
- They've added a variety of things since.
- They've added a variety of things since.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 108 on administrative procedures. That bill, as amended, would require agencies to review all rules on a five-year cycle, submit regulatory plans and annual reports, publish intended agency action within 90 days of new rulemaking authority, improve public access to incorporated materials, and streamline rule publication and correction procedures. After brief testimony from the Florida Bar’s Administrative Law Section and support from Americans for Prosperity and the James Madison Institute, the committee adopted two amendments and reported CS for SB 108 favorably.
The committee then approved several other measures, including the Senate veterans package (CS for CS for SB 116), which made technical changes and was supported by veterans and advocacy groups; SB 118 on presidential libraries, which preempts local barriers while preserving state and federal law and building codes; CS for SB 126 allowing mail distribution of prescription hearing aids after a Florida-licensed professional examination; CS for SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” making it a third-degree felony to abandon restrained animals during declared disasters; SB 294 limiting collaborative pharmacy practice expansion for complex cardiac conditions; SM 314 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure; CS for SB 322 creating a nonjudicial process to remove unauthorized persons from commercial property; CS for SB 348 on ethics, addressing false military rank claims and delinquent ethics fines; SB 356 designating January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day; CS for SB 160 expanding CPA licensure pathways and clarifying administrative outsourcing; and CS for SB 50 promoting nature-based coastal resilience measures. Most of these bills received supportive testimony and were reported favorably.
The committee also considered and reported favorably the annual reviser bills SB 36, SB 38, SB 40, and SB 42, which adopt the 2025 Florida Statutes, conform statutory names, remove expired provisions, and clean up obsolete language and cross-references. Throughout the meeting, members asked questions on a few bills, but no roll-call votes were recorded as opposed; each measure was approved and reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested that a few missed affirmative votes be recorded, and the committee adjourned without objection.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the update with the new name, the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure, was added
- And Counselor Royale added this year a royalism: Banished from statute, thereof, thereto, thereunder,
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this <00:13:59.400>year <00:13:59.960>a And Counselor Royale added this year a - And Counselor Royale added this year a royalism. royalism. royalism.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Anyway, it's added to aggravated assault. Yes. If you guys have it, do have it so ordered.
- Anyway, it's added to aggravated assault. Yes. Anyway, it's added to aggravated assault. Yes.
- On the bill, SB 1448, when I first heard about SB 1448, I thought we're adding another protected class
- I thought we're adding another protected class because we're already, you know, we already have the nurses
- Amending Title 32, Chapter 16, Article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding Section 32-1754, relating
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Commerce and Small Business Committee Mar 18th, 2026
Commerce and Small Business
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> We got two words that need to be added on line 23, page 1, after the word 'entity.'
- That's really all this is doing is adding catalytic converters to that.
- That's really all this is doing is adding catalytic converters to that. >> Okay. >> Now, we do have a
- That's really all this is doing<00:17:14.000>
is <00:17:14.160>adding <00:17:14.559> - to doing is adding catalytic converters to that. that. that.
Keywords:
state bank, public bank, government funds, financial services, constitutional amendment, tax abatements, international headquarters, publicly traded companies, economic incentives, Alabama tax reform, social-emotional learning, education policy, parental consent, K-12 education, teacher training, student surveys, disciplinary action, automatic renewal, consumer protection, cancellation policy
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 24th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And Senator Nichols added the amendment which capped the enrollment for smaller school districts to be
- I guess this the first, the simple question that 89 million, that's from the ad.
- an additional intersession days with these 10 children, and I'm going to automatically generate that Ad
- And so this removes a significant barrier to benefit from ADE funding that would open up a significant
- The state has to step in, but only for some school district, you know, I just, it's not adding up in
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Appropriations - Government Operations Division
Transcript Highlights:
- three positions in the base budget, and then the removal of the executive staff officer that the House added
- This is a provision that was added by the House.
- Next, one-time funding for retired law enforcement dogs program that was added by the House, and your
- can see that the $2 million for the litigation for operating and litigation expenses that the House added
- of the $2,000 fee for the... ...of the $2,000 fee for the manufacturers, another sentence could be added
Bills:
SB2012
Summary:
The Government Operations Division met to continue work on budget and bill amendments. The committee first took up the Attorney General’s budget and reviewed a detailed amendment package that adjusted FTE levels, salary equity funding, funding sources, and several one-time appropriations. Changes included removing some House-added items, adding contingent funding tied to other bills, restoring certain funding sources, increasing the electronic smoking device manufacturer fee, and adding a provision on 24/7 sobriety program fees. Senator Dwyer then offered a further amendment to make the electronic smoking device fee a $2,000 application fee with a $500 annual renewal fee, which passed. The committee then voted 4-1 to adopt the budget as amended and give it a do pass recommendation as amended.
The committee next considered House Bill 1143, relating to Great Plains Food Bank funding. After testimony from Amy Cleary on behalf of Great Plains Food Bank, members discussed the organization’s statewide role and the project’s financing, including a planned $30 million facility and existing fundraising. Senator Burkhard moved to restore the appropriation from $5 million to $10 million, and the motion passed 4-1. The committee then voted 4-1 to give the bill a do pass recommendation as amended, with Senator Burkhard designated as carrier.
Finally, the committee discussed House Bill 1524, which would fund regional planning councils and authorize 16 FTEs. Members expressed sympathy for the councils’ work but concerns about approving new state-funded positions. No action was taken, and the chair asked to hold the bill over for further review. The committee then recessed, noting remaining budget work and upcoming hearings.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 4th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Adding...
- There are already out there searching, adding an additional layer of responsibility when you’re trying
- Tell me why you feel this additional layer is necessary for adding on to unemployment requirements.
- I will say this: I've talked with another senator who may very well be adding amendments or attempting
- I do like the idea of them adding a back. I do like the idea of them adding a tech.
Keywords:
sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/09/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Clerk will do the roll call vote. doing is we're adding on line just to doing is we're adding on line
- adding direct or indirect. adding direct or indirect. >> Correct. >> Correct.
- Additionally, just adding judges.
- not that it's a negative tip, but adding not that it's a negative tip, but adding additional<00:
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Summary:
The committee began a work session on House Bill 1600, concerning access to the centralized voter registration database on election days. Secretary of State David Scanlan testified that the state already has a new statewide voter registration system connected to town clerks and supervisors of the checklist, and that the bill was probably unnecessary but acceptable if the legislature wanted it. He raised concern about language that could require direct electronic access in every polling place, noting that some polling locations lack reliable internet or cell service and that municipalities can change polling locations, which could make a rigid requirement expensive and impractical. Members discussed whether the bill should be clarified to allow direct or indirect access, including use of a phone-based workaround, and the secretary said that would address his concern.
The committee then voted on HB 1600. Representative Maguire moved ought to pass with an amendment adding “direct or indirect access” on page one, line seven, and the motion was seconded. The amendment was adopted 9-0 by voice vote, and the committee then voted 9-0 to OTP the bill. The chair stated that HB 1600 would be placed on consent.
The committee next took up House Bill 1197F FN, a technical correction to insurance laws. Members noted it had already passed the House with amendment and that the fiscal note was effectively indeterminate but would not affect the general fund because the insurance agency is self-funded. The committee voted 9-0 to OTP the bill; the chair said consent calendar placement would be decided by the full committee.
Finally, the committee opened a work session on House Bill 11:30 FN regarding judicial performance evaluations. Representative Lynn, the bill’s sponsor, argued that the fiscal note overstated the immediate cost and said the judicial branch could likely manage through the current biennium while implementing the new system. He also supported making judges’ names public and said the bill’s anonymity provisions were aimed at protecting the identities of questionnaire respondents, not the judges being evaluated. Members asked about public disclosure, internal access to evaluation materials, and the removal of language allowing the governor and executive council to receive evaluations on request; discussion continued on those points, but no final vote on HB 11:30 FN was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (04/22/2025)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It amends RSA 31:13 by adding one sentence to it.
- allowed so one sentence had to be added allowed so one sentence had to be added to<00:06:38.039>
- By adding it in there, it simple bill.
- Um, sentence that was added on line 30.
- Um was also that was added in.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/27/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm adding up here for you.
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VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-13 - 10:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We had a lot of conversation about adding different entities to the actual working group.
- Where we landed with this amendment, the committee is supportive by a straw poll of 5 to 0 to adding
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collaborative So, we've added in a collaborative So, we've added in a collaborative