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FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-26 (3:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Have all members voted?
  • Have all members voted?
  • Have all members voted?
  • Have all members voted? The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote.
  • If all members voted, have all members voted.
Summary: The House convened for opening-day business, with prayer, a moment of silence for Captain Bill Guston, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum established. The Speaker outlined a budget message emphasizing reduced spending and a proposed permanent 0.75% sales tax cut, and the chamber then received the Governor’s veto message on portions of HB 5001. Members moved to reinstate several vetoed appropriations, including the Florida Senior Veterans and Crisis Fund, Rockledge Advanced Water Treatment Phase 1, the Department of Corrections automated staffing/time management system, and Baldwin sewer and water main work; each reinstatement passed unanimously. The House also adopted a special order calendar and special amendment procedures for the General Appropriations Act and related bills. On the special order calendar, several bills passed unanimously or near-unanimously, including Lucy’s Law on boating safety (CS/CS/CS/HB 289), HB 735 on water access facilities, HB 11 on municipal water and sewer utility rates, CS/CS/HB 85 on hazardous walking conditions, and CS/HB 157 on service of process. These measures focused on boating safety, water infrastructure, utility-rate fairness, school walking safety, and procedural civil-law updates. A major floor debate centered on HB 6017, which would repeal Florida’s “Free Kill Law” limiting wrongful-death damages in medical negligence cases. Supporters described the bill as a long-awaited justice measure for families who lost adult children or unmarried relatives to medical malpractice, while opponents were not recorded in the final vote tally; the bill passed 104-6 after extensive emotional testimony from sponsors and affected families. The chamber also heard a lengthy, highly divided debate on HB 759, which would lower the firearm purchase age from 21 to 18. Supporters argued the current law is inconsistent with adult rights and responsibilities and cited constitutional precedent, while opponents emphasized Parkland, youth gun violence, and public-safety concerns; the transcript ends during continued debate on that bill, with no final vote shown.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - Senate Federalism

Transcript Highlights:
  • I vote no. Mr. Chair, I'll explain my vote. Please. Thank you. Members, I'm voting no.
  • Okay, okay, members, by your vote of three ayes, three nays, and zero not voting...
  • May I explain my vote? Sure. I don't know. May I explain my vote? Sure.
  • And on this, I vote yes. Senator Daniels? Yes. I'll explain my vote.
  • I'll explain my vote.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The committee heard several bills and a memorial focused on foreign law, land ownership, presidential electors, and campaign finance/federalism. SB 1018 would amend Arizona’s foreign-law statute to explicitly include Sharia law; the sponsor and supporters said it was needed to prevent foreign legal systems from influencing Arizona courts, while opponents from the ACLU and others argued it singled out Islam, was unnecessary because foreign law is already prohibited, and would be unconstitutional. After debate, the committee recommended SB 1018 do pass by a 4-3 vote. The committee then considered SB 1075, which restricts conveyance of Arizona land to foreign entities deemed hostile to the United States and adds disclosure, penalty, and enforcement provisions through a five-page amendment. The sponsor said it was modeled on other states’ efforts to keep adversarial nations from acquiring land near sensitive sites; the committee adopted the amendment and recommended the bill as amended do pass by a 3-3 vote. SB 1141, dealing with presidential electors, would require electors to vote for a properly nominated successor if a winning presidential or vice presidential candidate dies or withdraws before the Electoral College meets, and would deem an elector’s office vacant if the elector fails to vote. Supporters said it closes a gap in Arizona law and improves election continuity; it received a unanimous do pass recommendation. Finally, the committee heard SCM 1003, a memorial urging Congress to support federalism and a constitutional amendment affirming state authority over election processes and campaign finance. Supporters argued that money in politics and out-of-state or international influence have grown too large and that states should regain more control; some members noted concerns about the rhetoric around ActBlue and other groups but still supported the memorial’s general purpose. SCM 1003 received a unanimous do pass recommendation.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/15/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All in favor, vote aye. Opposed, vote nay. The ayes have it, so ordered.
  • All those in favor vote aye. Any opposed vote nay. The system is now open. Please proceed to vote.
  • And with that, I vote yes. And with that, I vote yes. Senator Kavanaugh votes yes.
  • So with that, I vote no. Senator Diaz votes no. Senator Diaz votes no.
  • President, I vote aye. Senator Mezzanard votes aye.
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and routine journal and guest items, then moved into the Committee of the Whole to consider bills on the calendar. The main substantive item was SB 1106, a tax conformity bill tied to federal tax changes. Senators debated it extensively, with supporters arguing it would provide tax relief, certainty for taxpayers filing returns, and pro-growth benefits for workers and businesses, while opponents said it would reduce state revenue, favor wealthier taxpayers and corporations, and should be handled in broader budget negotiations. Several senators also objected to provisions they said were added late, including child care, senior deductions, and education-related tax credit language. The bill was ultimately passed in open session by a vote of 17 ayes, 12 nays, and 1 not voting, and was transmitted to the governor. After SB 1106, the chamber adopted the Committee of the Whole report and then heard a proclamation in support of law enforcement, read by Senator Bolick and signed by Senate leadership. The proclamation cited officer safety, assaults, fatalities, and mental health concerns, and called for continued support, equipment, training, and resources for law enforcement. Senators spoke in favor of honoring police and “backing the blue.” The Senate also handled routine floor business, including a message from the House, transmission of SB 1106 to the governor, and a long list of first-reading bill introductions and committee references covering topics such as public safety, health and human services, education, finance, elections, immigration, border issues, and appropriations. The meeting concluded with committee announcements and adjournment until Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPN DEFER, CPN, CPN Public Hearings 02-25-2025

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair votes aye. Thank you. Vice Chair also votes aye. Senator McKelvie yes. Senator Richards yes.
  • Chair votes aye. Thank you. Vice Chair also votes aye. Senator Melie yes. Senator Richards yes.
  • Chair votes aye. Thank you.
  • Chair votes aye. Thank you.
  • Chair votes aye. If the members present, any voting with reservations or objections?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection held decision-making and hearing sessions on February 25, 2025, on several measures. In decision-making, the committee passed with amendments SP 588 SD1, SP 1245 SD1 (pharmacists), SB 1287 (transparency), and SP 1298 SD1 (recycling), generally adopting agency-requested or technical amendments and in several cases pushing the effective date far into the future to keep the bills moving. The committee deferred SP 1149 SD1 and SP 281 SD1 for one day, and indefinitely deferred SP 1286 SD1 on motor vehicles after noting no supportive or opposing testimony and that the Office of Consumer Protection wanted to work further with the introducer. In the later hearing on consumer-protection-related measures, the committee heard testimony on SB 419 (insurance), SB 942 (rental applications), and SB 1142 (insurance proceeds). SB 419 would require auto insurance to cover replacement of a damaged child passenger restraint system; the Attorney General’s office suggested language to avoid contract impairment, and the measure was advanced with amendments. SB 942 would bar landlords from rejecting applicants solely for lack of a recent paycheck if they can show sufficient liquid assets or unearned income; testimony was largely supportive, with Realtors asking for clarifying amendments to protect their fiduciary duties, while a witness opposed those changes as an unnecessary burden on retirees and elders. SB 1142 would impose requirements on mortgage services for disbursing insurance proceeds after damage to residential property; DCCA and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement supported it, and the committee advanced it with technical amendments and a defective effective date. Across the actions, the committee repeatedly voted to pass measures with amendments, with the chair voting aye and, on SB 942, the vice chair voting with reservations over the Realtors’ amendments. No measures were rejected in the portions provided, and the committee adjourned after adopting the recommendations.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jun 30th, 2026

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • But before we overturn a statute protecting California's vote system and our 54 votes in the electoral
  • that we count all of those votes.
  • sure as many votes are counted and that everyone has a chance to vote by 8 p.m. on election night.
  • That's out with eight votes. And are one more vote, Senator, or a, ah, Assembly Member.
  • That's out with eight votes.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Seventy - Thursday, May 14 - Afternoon Session

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Has everyone voted? The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
  • Has everyone voted? The clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
  • As everyone voted. As everyone voted, the clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
  • As everyone voted, the clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
  • As everyone voted, the clerk will close the board and tally the vote.
Keywords: 959, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Room 016 Conference AM - 04-24-2025

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Shall we take the vote then? No. Take the vote. We're good. They're talking. I clap.
  • Shall we take the vote then? Shall we take the vote then? No.
  • reply may take the vote for the senate. reply may take the vote for the senate.
  • I vote I. is to pass this as a CD. Okay. I vote I. Senator<00:31:22.000> RHS.
  • May I take the vote for the Senate. May I take the vote for the House? House? House?
Keywords: 912, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Elections - 03/26/26

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • support it and encourage a green vote. support it and encourage a green vote.
  • I encourage a yes vote on this. I encourage a yes vote on this.
  • they can still vote. they can still vote.
  • to help people vote. to help people vote.
  • I intend to vote yes. good bill. I intend to vote yes.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker Hilbert votes. Hefner votes. More votes.
  • A yes vote is a vote for modernization.
  • I declare the vote. I declare the vote with a vote of 9 aye and 2 nay.
  • the vote with a vote of 9 to 1 and 2 nay.
  • Archer, eye, oh, I should vote. The vote is with a vote of 9-9-1.
Keywords: 914, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:03:23.920> zero<00:03:24.280> pass yes votes zero nay votes and zero pass yes votes
  • Senate Bill 19 is amended by PHS 1, having received 15 yes votes, three no votes, and one pass vote,
  • reported votes and one pass vote will be reported votes and one pass vote will be reported with
  • received 16 yes votes zero nay votes and received 16 yes votes zero nay votes and three<00:26:52.360
  • votes zero no votes have received 16 yes votes zero no votes and<00:31:55.399> three<00:31:55.639
Summary: The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee met on March 13, 2025, with a quorum present and took up several Senate bills. Senate Bill 244, relating to Department of Law operations, was presented as a cleanup bill and reported favorably with 18 yes votes and no opposition. Senate Bill 19, concerning moments of silence and reflection, was amended with PHS 1 to add a moral instruction component and related school-district provisions; members raised questions about the research cited, the logistics of student release time, and possible fiscal effects. The bill was reported favorably with 15 yes, 3 no, and 1 pass, and a title amendment was adopted. Senate Bill 63, dealing with street-legal special purpose vehicles, was amended to make local participation optional, clarify motorcycle-style insurance requirements, and address registration and inspection rules; after a committee amendment was rolled into the substitute, it was reported favorably with 18 yes and 1 pass. The committee also considered Senate Bill 179, which establishes a nuclear energy development grant program within the Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority. Testimony explained that the bill sets aside $10 million from an existing appropriation, including $2 million for workforce training at the University of Kentucky’s engineering school in Paducah. The bill was reported favorably with 19 yes votes and no opposition. Senate Bill 25, a housing measure allowing industrial revenue bonds for large multifamily housing, was substantially expanded through PHS 2 and a committee amendment to incorporate provisions from House Bill 9, House Bill 643, Senate Bill 85, and budget-related language; the committee reported it favorably with 16 yes votes and 3 passes, and adopted a title amendment. Finally, Senate Bill 6, which revises education reporting and funding provisions, was amended by PHS 1 to require reporting of fringe costs in K-12 spending and to modify SEEK funding for virtual schools and English as a Second Language add-ons. Members asked whether the changes affected other funding streams and how the SEEK formula would be applied, and the sponsor clarified that the virtual-school provision applies only to SEEK. The bill was reported favorably with 16 yes votes and 3 passes.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Election Law (01/21/2025)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • > and to vote to vote privately and to vote to vote privately and independently<00:26:14.159>
  • Representative C votes yes. Representative Gzowski votes yes. Representative Toner votes yes.
  • Representative Major votes yes. Representative Lane votes yes. Representative Ward votes no.
  • Representative Toner votes yes. Representative Major votes yes. Representative Lane votes no.
  • Representative Grill votes no. Representative Wilham votes no. Representative Nome votes no.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Special Session F Jun 2nd, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Have all senators voted? Secretary will lock the board and record the vote.
  • Have all senators voted? Have all senators voted?
  • So I'm going to vote yes.
  • And they're the ones that, when they vote for this or not vote for this, The ones that, when they vote
  • The senators will proceed to vote. If all senators have voted, lock the board.
Summary: The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment on property tax reform. The measure would increase the homestead exemption in stages, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses such as public safety, education, infrastructure, natural resources, debt service, employee benefits, and certain administrative costs. Supporters, led by Senator Avila, argued the proposal would provide meaningful property tax relief and push local governments to rein in spending, while opponents warned it would shift costs to fees, reduce local flexibility, and threaten funding for core services. Several amendments were offered and rejected. Senator Sharief proposed an income-based circuit breaker for property tax relief; Senator Smith offered a sunset clause; and Senator Berman proposed revising the ballot statement to better match the amended proposal and remove outdated references. Each amendment failed on recorded votes. During questioning and debate, senators pressed Avila on the ballot language, the effect on local services, whether the legislature could later restrict local spending by statute, and whether renters would benefit. Avila said the ballot language was not his and repeatedly stated he was presenting the governor’s proposal, while also saying local governments would need to prioritize budgets and that future legislatures could address implementation details. After the amendment votes, the joint resolution was read a third time and moved into final debate. Supporters said the proposal would give homeowners relief and force fiscal discipline at the local level. Opponents, including Senators Nathan, Bracey Davis, Smith, Polsky, and Errington, argued the measure was rushed, lacked a completed fiscal analysis or replacement revenue, and could harm police, fire, libraries, parks, housing, and other local services. They also criticized the ballot summary as misleading, especially regarding the staged homestead exemption increase. The transcript ends during debate, before any final vote on the joint resolution itself.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • thank you chair voting on House vote thank you chair voting on House Bill<00:59:37.839> 162<00
  • <01:01:17.000> on<01:01:17.119> House vote thank you chair voting on House vote thank
  • Vice Chair, for the vote? Vice Chair, for the vote? Thank you, Chair.
  • Are there any votes with reservation or nay? No. Representative Kong votes nay.
  • <01:06:56.039> on<01:06:56.160> House vote thank you chair voting on House vote thank
Keywords: 910, house, all
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 8th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Voting yes. No. No. Lippincott. Voting no. Voting yes. Fred Meyer. Voting yes. No. Not voting.
  • Voting yes. Glen Meyer. Not voting. Senator Moser. Voting yes. Mr. Murman. Voting no.
  • Voting yes. Senator Quick. Voting yes. Senator Raybould. Voting yes. Senator Riepe. Voting yes.
  • Voting yes. Senator Storer. Voting yes. Senator Storer. Voting yes. Senator Storer. Voting yes. Mr.
  • Storm, voting no. Senator Strommen, voting yes. Voting no. Senator Von Gillern, voting no.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 22nd, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • The vote is two zero. The bill. The vote is two zero. The vote is two zero.
  • Current vote is 3-0. Chair voting aye.
  • Current vote is 3-1. Chair voting aye. Vice Chair voting no. Senator Ashby, aye.
  • Current vote is 3-1. Chair voting aye. Vice Chair voting no. Senator Ashby, aye. The vote is 4-1.
  • Current vote is 3 to 1. Chair voting aye. Vice Chair voting no. Senator Ashby. Aye.
Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local government finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco retail locations. The author and a physician witness argued the bill would raise awareness of a highly underused screening that can save lives, while retailers and fuel/convenience groups raised implementation concerns about signage size, notice, and penalties. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a 4-0 vote after the committee later took up the on-call item. SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without triggering reassessment, so long as the property was destroyed in a governor-declared disaster. Supporters, including the L.A. County Assessor, the California Assessors Association, Realtors, and taxpayers groups, said the bill would reduce uncertainty and help families rebuild without higher property taxes. It passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dodd, would provide a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased to furnish a primary residence after a disaster; it drew one opposition witness from the California Teachers Association but otherwise had no public opposition and passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place caps and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to cases in Shafter and Dinuba where revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. Local government and business groups supported the measure as a guardrail, while some members expressed concern about Sacramento limiting local control; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; transit agencies and local officials supported it, while taxpayer groups opposed it, and it passed 4-1. SB 1404 by Senator Stern would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with supporters arguing the fee would broaden funding and opponents calling it an unfair tax on rural and wildfire-prone residents; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help recruit and retain nurses in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 as amended to Appropriations.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a two-minute vote. A device. This is a two-minute vote.
  • Two-minute vote.
  • Two minute their vote by electronic dev. Two minute vote.
  • “You’re voting on today. Probably you will vote for.
  • >> Recorded vote. A recorded vote is requested. Those favoring a recorded vote will rise.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The vote will now occur. If you favor the measure, you vote aye.
  • The vote will now occur. If you favor the measure, you vote aye.
  • Vote now. If you favor the measure, you vote aye. If you oppose the measure, vote nay.
  • House Bill 4338 is having received 48 aye votes and zero nay votes.
  • Seeing no debate, the vote. If you favor the measure, you vote aye.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • I they need me to go vote. >> Can we get a vote here?
  • Kaiali'i for the vote, Chair votes aye. Kaiali'i for the vote, Chair votes aye.
  • chair votes aye, vice chair votes aye. chair votes aye, vice chair votes aye.
  • Chair votes aye. with amendments. Chair votes aye.
  • Vice chair will vote chair votes aye.
Bills: SB2706, SB2320
Summary: The committees first heard SB 2371, which would prioritize lease offers on agrivoltaics parcels for beginning farmers, require annual compliance reports to DAB, authorize penalties for noncompliance, and allow solar facilities on certain agricultural lands. DAB, the State Energy Office, PUC, and Hawaii Farm Bureau generally supported the intent, while OPPSD recommended amendments to preserve agricultural lease affordability and strengthen food-production language. Members questioned whether the bill would meaningfully encourage solar on ag lands, whether beginning farmers would have enough information to use such parcels, and how the bill would interact with Land Use Commission review. The Farm Bureau said agrivoltaics remains challenging and largely in pilot form, and noted the Mililani project as a promising example of dual use. The committees voted to pass SB 2371 with amendments, with one member expressing a preference that it be opened to all farmers rather than only beginning farmers. The next measure, SB 2800, appropriates funds to DAB, DLNR, and ADC for acquisition, repair, and maintenance of irrigation systems. All testifying agencies and the Farm Bureau supported the bill, and members pressed them for estimates of needed funding and the condition of existing systems. DAB cited major repair needs, including Waimea, Molokai, Kahuku, and Kawailoa, and said its backlog could total roughly $65 million; ADC estimated about $35 million for several systems; and DLNR said its current needs for three systems were about $35 million, with the largest cost tied to piping in Kekaha. The committees amended the bill to defer its effective date to July 1, 2050 and to blank out the appropriation amounts in the bill text, with the agencies’ requested amounts to be included in the committee report for consideration. SB 2800 then passed in AEN, Water and Land, and EIG. The final measure discussed was SB 2718, a food hub pilot program beginning in 2028 that would require state departments and UH to source 30% of certain food purchases from local agricultural products, create a nutrition- and ʻāina-based school program, and have DAT partner with a regional aggregator for Native Hawaiian staple crops. DAT, DOH, the Farm Bureau, Food Plus Policy Group, HAPA, and others supported the bill’s intent, while the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation opposed it, saying it is already struggling to meet the current local procurement percentage and faces procurement and quantity barriers, especially for staple items used daily. The testimony focused on whether agencies could realistically meet the higher local purchasing target and whether smaller farms could supply the needed volumes.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 59 (4-14-26) - Part 1

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Appears all members have voted. There being 32 I votes, six no votes.
  • votes, six nay votes, there being 32 I votes, six nay votes, House<05:23:38.638> Bill<05:23:38.958
  • >> Cast change or explain their vote. All members have voted. There are 32 I votes, six no votes.
  • House Bill 607 32 I votes, six no votes.
  • votes, six no<05:30:30.080> votes.
Keywords: 958, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Election Law (03/04/2025)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:27:00.720> Works<00:27:01.080> device vote device or the voting Works device vote
  • You don't get to vote.
  • for you to go vote.
  • And Representative Newsome, he did vote no, right? Oh, you voted no. I'm sorry.
  • Rank choice voting is a widely accepted, tested, improved method of voting.
Keywords: 1189, house, all