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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- And how will it help you think about the way in which you should begin to look at race?
- investment by those communities, and I've never seen a situation where regulatory impositions as an incentive
Committee:
House Communications and Conveyance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint hearings with the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to examine the legislative presentation of The American Legion and multi VSOs: Minority Veterans of America, Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A, National Association of County Veterans Servic Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Boss, there may be no greater incentive to serve the United States Armed Forces than the GI
- , our mission is clear, to support America's 17 million veterans and family members, regardless of race
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veteran services, homelessness, unemployment, VA funding, mental health, congressional oversight, testimonies, American Legion, Dole Act, suicide prevention
Summary:
This meeting focused on veteran services, emphasizing the urgent need to address the alarming rate of unemployment and homelessness among veterans. Numerous testimonies were presented detailing the impact of mass furloughs and cutbacks at the VA on personnel, notably veterans who were serving as employees. Various representatives expressed deep concern over how these firings could drastically affect the quality of care available to those who have served the nation. There was a strong call for Congress to bolster funding for existing programs aimed at alleviating veteran homelessness and improving overall care quality, especially in mental health services.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- and said we are all created equal, and we should be treating each other equally and without any... race
- There's no deadline to respond to job offers and no built-in incentive to require a person to attend
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 2nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Oklahoma only has three limited exceptions for gambling: the lottery, horse racing, and class 3 tribal
- gaming. lottery, horse racing, and class 3 tribal gaming.
- the games, all the actual bingo games and things that are under Oklahoma law or either under horse racing
- have been any kind of training as related to someone that might be different from you, whether it be race
Bills:
SB2065 , SB1641 , SB1642 , SB1589 , SB1597 , SB1216 , SB2173 , SB2028 , SB2117 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB2014 , SB1805 , SB2044 , SB1836 , SB1380 , SB2179 , SB1436 , SB1558 , SB933 , SB1651 , SB1328 , SB1572 , SB1966 , SB175 , SB1475 , SB1950 , SB2049 , SB2052
Keywords:
pollinator, state symbols, agriculture, insects, environment, business entities, limited liability company, LLC, foreign LLC, domestic LLC, limited partnership, foreign limited partnership, registered agent, Secretary of State, annual certificate, good standing, certificate of authority, designated office, email address, electronic mail
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- That's where we, that's our shortcoming, and that's not race, that's not religion, that's not creed.
- It's probably economic, but it's not race, it's not religion, it's not ethnicity, it's not gender, it's
- probably spent on my on my placement that's that's where we that's that's our shortcoming and that's not race
- that's not religion that's not creed it's probably economic but it's not race it's not religion it's
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met and first temporarily postponed SB 920, the mathematics education bill. The committee then took up SB 1216 on public school personnel compensation, with Senator Rodriguez explaining that the bill would give districts more flexibility in educator pay by restoring meaningful cost-of-living adjustments for teachers with direct student contact, allowing districts to recognize relevant advanced degrees, and removing rigid performance-pay caps. Several senators spoke in support, emphasizing teacher retention, compensation, and the need to invest more in education. The bill was reported favorably by a unanimous roll call vote.
The committee next heard SB 1036 on school counselors, presented by Senator Calatayud, which aims to address counselor shortages by removing certification barriers tied to classroom teacher requirements and expanding the pool of eligible applicants. Testimony and discussion focused heavily on the shortage of counselors, high student-to-counselor ratios, and the impact on academic guidance and student mental health. Students and a veteran teacher described limited access to counselors, overburdened staff, and the need for more support personnel; Senator Osgood also noted the role of BRACE advisors and broader student support needs. The bill was reported favorably as CS for SB 1036 by unanimous vote.
During the counselor bill discussion, senators also reflected on access and equity in college and career advising, with comments about the need for more efficient use of counselor time and better outreach from Florida colleges. The meeting ended after members recorded their votes on the two bills and, with no objection, adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Jan 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Andrea Tinnon, turn director, of the ratepayers, With me to testify today is Adria Tinnon, Director of Race
- Adria Tinnon, Director of Race, Equity, and Legislative Policy for TURN, and I'm proud to be here in
- First is Adrienne Tinnon, Director of Race, Equity and Legislative Policy at TURN.
- Adrienne Tinnon, Director of Race, Equity and Legislative Policy at TURN, here in support and sponsorship
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications heard two bills. SB 742 by Senator Perez, the Wildfire and Emergency Management Act, would require investor-owned utilities to inventory and remove permanently abandoned or decommissioned transmission lines, update CPUC General Order 95, and participate more directly in emergency operations centers. The bill was presented as a response to the Eaton Fire and concerns that an unused transmission line may have contributed to the ignition. Supporters, including TURN and a utility wildfire survivor coalition representative, argued that abandoned lines are a serious wildfire risk and that utilities should be required to create removal plans and timelines. Senators raised questions about implementation, CPUC oversight, and ratepayer impacts, but the author and supporters said the bill is designed to reduce future fire and litigation costs. The committee adopted amendments and voted 12-0 to pass SB 742 as amended to Senate Appropriations, holding the roll open briefly before closing it.
The committee also heard SB 327 by Senator McNerney, which would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation or expansion and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books and accounts. TURN and California Environmental Voters supported the bill, saying ratepayer money should not be used for political lobbying and that the Public Advocates Office needs clear statutory authority to investigate misuse of funds. PG&E and SDG&E/Southern California Gas opposed the bill unless amended, saying some of the cited lobbying costs were not recovered from ratepayers, that the bill could blur the roles of the CPUC and the Public Advocates Office, and that due process concerns remain. After discussion about clarity and amendments, the committee voted 10-3 to pass SB 327 as amended to Senate Appropriations, and the hearing adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifteen - Wednesday, February 4 -Afternoon Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- During the last governor's race, there was a situation where one of the candidates—and I'm going to have
- The governor's race was over, and the donations continued to a county executive race in the state of
Summary:
The House began by noting the absence of a quorum and then established one by vote. The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1788, which was described as a campaign finance measure responding to a reported case of deceptive recurring political donations. The sponsor said the bill requires affirmative opt-in consent for recurring contributions, clear receipt and cancellation information, and that recurring donations tied to elections end at the election unless they are ongoing party contributions.
Members discussed a House Amendment 1 that was characterized as cleanup language from the Missouri Ethics Commission and not a substantive change. Several members asked about how the bill would affect recurring donations to political parties versus issue-based campaigns, and the sponsor said party donations would not be affected by election timing, while election-related solicitations would end at the election. The amendment was adopted, and members then spoke in support of the bill as a consumer-protection and transparency measure. The House adopted the committee substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed.
After the bill action, the House moved to announcements, including a Bible study invitation, a reminder to wear red for Heart Month, a Future Caucus AI meeting, and a Special Committee on Rural Issues meeting. The House then adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, February 5, 2026, and members were told to be prepared to consider House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1667 and 2294 upon return.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- that race are better than...
- that race are better than...
- ,</c><00:43:11.760><c> your</c> two-lap head start in a race, your two-lap head start in a race, your
- Men, women, gender identity, race, everybody's treated equally.
- ><c> treated</c> identity, race, everybody's treated identity, race, everybody's treated equally.<01:
Committee:
Senate Education
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- would be really something that isn't currently happening, at least to my knowledge, in school board races
- would be really something that isn't currently happening, at least to my knowledge, in school board races
- Placing these elections on crowded November ballots alongside national races will drown out local issues
- School board races and levy questions can be overshadowed by state and federal contests, reducing overall
- for a moment about nonpartisan and the difficulties getting messages out in a very crowded November race
Committee:
House Children and Families
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Lawmakers and Leaders Announce Yes to Homes Housing Package - 03/04/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that zoning has been used to keep out certain races or classes of people in some areas.
- We know that zoning has been used to keep out certain races or classes of people in some areas.
- We know that zoning has been used to keep out certain races or classes of people in some areas.
- We know that zoning has been used to keep out certain races or classes of people in some areas.
- or classes of people out certain races or classes of people in<00:10:13.120><c> some</c><00:10:13.480
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Those 25 districts have stuck with an odd-year election because they believe keeping these nonpartisan races
- Those 25 districts have stuck with an odd-year election because they believe keeping these nonpartisan races
- Those 25 districts have stuck with an odd-year election because they believe keeping these nonpartisan races
- Those 25 districts have stuck with an odd-year election because they believe keeping these nonpartisan races
- Those 25 districts have stuck with an odd-year election because they believe keeping these nonpartisan races
Committee:
Senate Elections
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 18, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- If a person has more than one race or ethnicity, self-identification of age, race, or ethnicity, and
- one race or ethnicity.
- ,</c> number seven will read, "The age, race, number seven will read, "The age, race, or<02:35:38.080
- If a individual race or ethnicity."
- </c> incident including each individual race incident including each individual race or<02:36:23.920>
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1790 HD1, which would require law enforcement and oversight agencies to collect and report data on stops, use of force, and complaints to the Hawaii Crime Lab, which would publish incident-level information and annual reports. Supporters, including the Office of the Public Defender, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the ACLU of Hawaii, Hawaii Justice Rising, and the Policing Project, said the bill would improve transparency, help identify disparities, and support better policy and accountability. OHA requested amendments to ensure Hawaiians are identified as a distinct category in the data, and the University of Hawaii’s Ashley Rubin said the Crime Lab would work with agencies to make implementation as seamless as possible. The Department of Law Enforcement supported the bill’s intent but asked for a longer timeline and culturally appropriate methodology, while HPD opposed the bill as written, saying it would require too many new data points, create a significant administrative burden, and rely on subjective perceptions of race and ethnicity; HPD also noted it is piloting an e-citation system that could help with data collection. Committee members questioned HPD about current manual processes and technology options. The chair reported 18 testimonies total: 15 in support, one in opposition, and two with comments, and no vote was taken in the excerpt.
The committee then heard HB 1611 HD1, which would phase down the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs until a full exemption takes effect in 2034. The Department of Taxation offered technical recommendations, including clearer definitions for groceries and nonprescription drugs and a technical change regarding the county surcharge exemption. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, argued the GET on groceries is regressive and worsens food insecurity, especially for low-income households, and said the bill would provide needed relief. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered technical concerns, including a possible wholesale-tax enforcement issue once the exemption is fully phased in. The excerpt ends during testimony on HB 1611, with no final committee action shown.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- committee, this is for the gubernatorial reappointment of Nicaela Black Abrams to the Idaho State Racing
- My name is Nikila Abrams, and I am seeking reappointment to the Idaho State Racing Commission, where
- But my husband and I still breed and raise race horses.
- My husband and I still breed and raise race horses.
- The horse racing industry, I know, has had its challenges over the years. How are they doing now?
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 023 Feb 6th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- merchant marine ship, and he backpacked around Europe, and that's where he fell in love with bike racing
- 1967 on Easter Sunday, when he wasn't striking successfully for the teaching assistant union, he was racing
- And he found his second love in life after bike racing, which was teaching math, which he did for almost
- merchant marine ship, and he backpacked around Europe, and that's where he fell in love with bike racing
- And he found his second love in life after bike racing, which was teaching math, which he did for almost
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the February 4, 2026 journal as corrected, and received several committee reports and bill status updates. Committee actions included favorable reports on Senate Bills 12, 13, 14, and 16, with some bills amended before being sent to the Committee of the Whole, and notice that Senate Bill 32 had been correctly engrossed and was ready for final passage. The chamber also laid over the general order second reading calendar until Friday, February 6, 2026.
The main floor action was final passage of Senate Bill 32, concerning the promotion of immunization access. Supporters argued the bill would help Colorado maintain a science-based vaccine policy, protect public health, and preserve pharmacists’ ability to provide vaccines amid concerns about federal instability. Several organizations were cited as endorsing the measure. The bill passed on a 20-12 vote.
The Senate also adopted Senate Joint Resolution 8, honoring Colorado’s 2026 Winter Olympians and Paralympians. Senators highlighted Colorado’s winter sports culture, training facilities, and the state’s many athletes competing in the Games, and one senator offered a tribute to a former Olympian in the chamber. The resolution passed unanimously, 32-0. In addition, the Senate confirmed governor’s appointments to the Department of Higher Education and the Private Occupational School Board on a 32-0 vote.
The meeting ended with announcements, including committee schedules and birthday recognition for Senator Zamora Wilson, followed by adjournment until Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- how they had defined the term to mean that an election means it has the same candidates or the same races
- Directive No. 15, which creates standards for maintaining, collecting, and presenting federal data on race
- The updated standards revise the formatting of questions, including using one combined question for race
- new minimum category and requires the collection of additional detail beyond the minimum required race
- This data must also be included in every demographic data set necessary and reports on race or ethnic
Keywords:
elections, double voting, voting twice, multiple voting, same-day election, primary election, general election, special election, cross-state voting, ballot fraud, election fraud, voter misconduct, RCW 29A.84.660, State v. Padilla, civil infraction, class C felony, Secretary of State, Washington elections, election law, voter eligibility
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifteen - Wednesday, February 4 -Afternoon Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- During the last governor's race, there was a situation where one of the candidates—and I'm going to have
- The governor's race was over, and the donations continued to a county executive race in the state of
Summary:
The House began by noting the absence of a quorum and then establishing one by roll call. The chamber then took up House Bill 1788, with the sponsor moving the bill be perfected and printed and moving adoption of a House Committee Substitute and its title. The bill was described as a campaign finance measure prompted by reports of deceptive recurring donation solicitations during a prior governor’s race, including a case involving a Nebraska veteran who unknowingly continued making contributions.
The core of HB 1788 requires affirmative opt-in consent for recurring political donations, rather than an opt-out checkbox, and requires clear cancellation information and receipts. A House Amendment was adopted after the sponsor explained it was mostly language cleanup requested by the Missouri Ethics Commission and did not change the bill’s substance. Members from Clay and Boone Counties asked about how the bill would apply to political parties versus issue-based fundraising, and the sponsor said recurring gifts to parties could continue because there is no election end date, while recurring solicitations tied to a candidate or specific ballot issue would end when the election concludes.
Supporters argued the bill would protect donors from deceptive practices and align campaign finance rules with broader consent standards used in privacy and finance. After discussion, the House adopted the committee substitute as amended and ordered it perfected and printed. The remainder of the session consisted of announcements, including a Bible study invitation, Wear Red Day, a Future Caucus AI meeting, and a meeting notice for the Special Committee on Rural Issues, before the House adjourned until February 5, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Then in 2014, same thing; we had races decided two and a half weeks later.
- It took a while for a lot of races, including Congressman Biggs and CD5.
- or ethnicity; two, any formulation of race or ethnicity...
- It would invite a race-to-the-bottom gamesmanship.
- What's on the board A race-to-the-bottom gamesmanship.
Summary:
The Senate met, opened with prayer and the pledge, and then handled a series of messages and floor actions. The chamber transmitted a large group of Senate bills to the governor and Senate Concurrent Memorial 1004 to the Secretary of State. It also received House requests to return Senate Bills 1175 and 1198 for reconsideration, which were granted without objection. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider several House concurrent resolutions.
On H.C.R. 2001, a constitutional referral on election requirements, senators debated a Judiciary Committee amendment and a Hoffman floor amendment that would require voter ID, allow election-day tabulation of early ballots at polling places, and require legislative funding for implementation. Supporters said the measure would improve election security, voter confidence, and speed up results; opponents argued it was vague, could undermine mail voting, and lacked clear implementation details. The amendment was adopted, and after further debate the Committee of the Whole gave H.C.R. 2001 a do-pass recommendation by a 15-12 vote. Later, on third reading, the full Senate passed H.C.R. 2001 by a 16-12 vote and transmitted it to the House.
The chamber also considered H.C.R. 2003, a referral on student athletics and biological sex. Senator Ortiz offered a floor amendment to replace the blanket ban approach with rules based on athletic ability and inclusion; supporters said it would preserve fairness while avoiding discrimination, while opponents said it would gut the measure and weaken protections for girls’ sports. The Ortiz amendment failed 11-16, and H.C.R. 2003 then received a do-pass recommendation in Committee of the Whole and later passed third reading. H.C.R. 2044, a referral on prohibiting preferential treatment and discrimination, also received a do-pass recommendation without recorded controversy. The Senate then adjourned after completing the remaining procedural motions and votes.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Then in 2014, same thing—we had races decided two and a half weeks later.
- It took a while for a lot of races, including Congressman Biggs and CD5.
- or ethnicity; two, any formulation of race or ethnicity...
- It would invite a race-to-the-bottom gamesmanship.
- a race to the bottom gamesmanship.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/21/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Sometimes even bring grants to landowners to provide financial incentives to get that work completed.
- :02.319><c> to</c><00:41:02.640><c> get</c><00:41:02.800><c> that</c><00:41:03.040><c> work</c> incentives
- to to get that work incentives to to get that work completed. completed. completed.
- you had the energy of federal incentives you had the energy crisis<01:58:01.280><c> of</c><01:58:01.520
- A proclamation from races and creeds.
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/23/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:10:35.840><c> color,</c> discrimination based on race, color, discrimination based on race,
- I know what it's like to experience discrimination based on my disability, ethnicity, and race.
- I know what it's like to experience discrimination based on my disability, ethnicity, and race.
- </c> ethnicity, and race. ethnicity, and race.
- The ERA's explicit prohibition on government discrimination based on sex, race, disability, and other
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety