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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , lieutenant governor, and vice president. the legislature.
- and governor are.
- The bill does provide for certain reports to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and legislature that
- You know, our Lieutenant Governor has publicly stated that higher education should be about teaching.
- Can you not see the resemblance between a politically appointed, bloated department of the ombudsman?
Committee:
House Higher Education
Keywords:
living expenses, higher education, student support, homeless students, financial aid, grant program, baccalaureate degrees, junior colleges, workforce development, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, competency-based education, baccalaureate degree, cost of attendance, dual credit, computer science, course credit, foreign language requirement, curriculum review, governing board, faculty council
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- She missed appointments.
- Members, Gary Evans, I'm a deputy executive counsel for Governor Jeff Landry. Thank you, Mr.
- Members, Gary Evans, I'm a deputy executive counsel for Governor Jeff Landry. And, Mr.
- ... by Senator Myers, relative to the appointment of a bail bond producer to provide for a pre-appointment
- when they... for a bail bond producer and it obtains a new appointment when they obtain a new appointment
Committee:
House Insurance
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to start with Senator Campos and the appointment of Mary Roman to the State Investment Council
- We're going to start off with the appointment of Mary Patricia Roman to the State Investment Council.
- Now, we didn't have anybody who signed up in organized support or opposition for your appointment.
- And one of the reasons I'm asking is one of the last SIC appointments we did.
- He first was appointed in 2021 and has taken this job very seriously, I think.
Committees:
Senate Senate Rules , Senate House Rules & Order Of Business
Keywords:
youth violence, violence prevention, violence intervention, community violence intervention, credible messengers, peer support, restorative justice, violence interrupters, juvenile justice, at-risk youth, high-risk youth, public safety, Department of Health, New Mexico, statewide summit, data collection, reporting, interagency coordination, community-based organizations, law enforcement
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It removes language reducing the age for appointment of a guardian or conservator from 21 years of age
- The amendment removes language reducing the age for appointment of a guardian or conservator from 21
- It removes language addressing circumstances where a court may or must appoint an attorney for a minor
- for appointment of counsel for the respondent within five days.
- But there's also a potentially unlikely situation where the governor could end up appointing a nonpartisan
Bills:
SB5837 , SB6011 , SB6009 , SB5868 , SB5974 , SB5720 , SB5833 , SB5936 , SB5993 , SB6070 , SB6002 , SJM8014 , SB6086
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
Keywords:
guardianship, conservatorship, protective arrangement, protective arrangements, supported decision-making, supported decision making, court visitor, adult guardianship, limited guardianship, full guardianship, adult conservatorship, less restrictive alternative, capacity, legal capacity, respondent rights, due process, vulnerable adults, disability rights, elder abuse, estate management
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Request of the Governor-Bell in the law amendments, Section 84-7-12-5, reissured by Satsherbrescott,
- Honestly, I think Jane has spoken more about Perkins County Canal than Jesse Bradley, Governor Pillen
- Yesterday, the governor was represented at 10:26 a.m.
- the original appointment.
- The transcript is garbled, but it appears to discuss service terms and appointment procedures for the
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I was also recently appointed to the county's Behavioral Health Leadership Committee.
- The person shall be appointed by the governor, but it will be at the advice of the Senate, and there
- The bill, the parts that have been signed by the governor. Is there legal representation?
- We could not be more thrilled to have attracted her to this and to have the governor appoint her to this
- This was established by Governor Lujan Grisham in December of 2021, and this is our annual report.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Feb 4th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And the state CIO will act as the director of the division and will be appointed by the Governor...
- The state CIO will act as the director of the division and will be appointed by the Governor and confirmed
- It requires a comprehensive report biannually to the Governor, but also to the Legislature.
- It requires a comprehensive report biannually to the Governor, but also to the Legislature.
- Three years ago, this state legislator appointed $1.8 million for repairs.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Funding Disability Services / Regulating Artificial Intelligence / Senate Media Service’s Upgrade Feb 23rd, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- then you have these long bills about how to do stuff, and then when you run short of money, the governor
- </c> Run short of money, the governor—who's not really part of any of this.
- And who is the governor? Anyway, so the governor's budget comes down.
- While the governor proposes $1.5 billion in human services cuts, that figure includes $460 million in
- </c><00:20:08.400><c> by</c> Inspector General would be appointed by Inspector General would be appointed
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- > The House appoints Representatives The House appoints Representatives Noble,<01:22:41.720><c> Peternell
- House appoints Representatives The House appoints Representatives Berry,<01:23:24.040><c> Qualey,</c
- The House appoints Representatives Janigian, O'Leary, Almy, and Ford.
- House appoints Representatives The House appoints Representatives Janigian,<04:10:22.920><c> O'Leary
- </c><04:55:34.920><c> recognized</c> The governor of New Hampshire recognized The governor of New Hampshire
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Apr 21st, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- It is true that the governor has nominated you to be in this position, but if it were not for that senator
- It is true that the governor has nominated you to be in this position, but if it were not for that senator
- After I retired, I was appointed to be a tax commissioner.
- After I retired, I was appointed to be a tax commissioner.
- Committee, I believe the governor got this right, and I fully and wholeheartedly support this nomination
Bills:
HB1170
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Affairs met to consider two executive nominations and House Bill 1170. Mark Wood was introduced as nominee to lead OMES; he described his background in public accounting and tax administration, said his focus would be on stabilizing the agency, improving efficiency, and balancing accountability with service. Senators asked about OMES’s core mission and whether some duties should be returned to agencies; Wood said he would keep an open mind and work with legislators on possible changes. The committee advanced his nomination on a 9-0 vote.
The committee then heard Dwayne Helmberger’s nomination to the State Fire Marshal Commission. Helmberger, currently Stillwater fire chief and formerly assistant chief in Midwest City, emphasized code administration, education, and coordination with other agencies. Senators questioned him about backlogs in fire marshal inspections for marijuana grow operations and certificates of occupancy; he said the backlog was driven by the volume of applications and could be addressed through better planning, coordination, and logistics. His nomination also advanced unanimously, 9-0.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1170, which would direct pension fiduciaries to focus on pecuniary interests and avoid non-financial ESG considerations. Senator Daniels explained that the bill was intended to clarify state policy and align definitions with related measures, and she requested a title strike while continuing to work on the language. Members raised concerns about due process, immunity provisions, and whether the bill would conflict with recent court rulings or still allow consideration of ESG factors when financially relevant. After debate, the committee passed the bill 6-2.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- We try to achieve balance, as everyone knows, in our joint committees that we appoint. bill, which had
- By the way, if the governor vetoes this bill, it may be because of a personal preference for sports car
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- </c><00:12:52.640><c> vetoes</c><00:12:53.120><c> this</c> By the way, if the governor vetoes this By
- the way, if the governor vetoes this bill,<00:12:53.640><c> it</c><00:12:53.760><c> may</c><00:12:53.920
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
JT Business, Financial Services & Trade w/State Government & Tribal Relations Dec 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Our current, our newest commissioner, Noah Scarvart, was appointed on November 26th.
- And so his first commission meeting will was appointed on November 26th, and so his first commission
- the statute for compact amendments as to whether or not to move forward with those compacts to the governor
- Tribal negotiations are delegated, as a governor to the commission director.
- votes whether to send the respective amendments back for further negotiation or to forward to the governor
Summary:
The joint House and Senate committee meeting heard public testimony on tentative tribal-state gaming compact amendments for the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe. Staff from the Washington State Gambling Commission explained the compacting process, the role of ex officio legislative members, and that the amendments would next go to the Gambling Commission for a January 8, 2026 vote before possible governor review. The Port Gamble S'Klallam presentation emphasized how gaming revenue supports tribal government services, health care, housing, education, language revitalization, natural resources work, and community investment projects in Kitsap County.
For Port Gamble S'Klallam, the proposed changes include expanded credit and wager limits, more gaming stations and player terminals, language for a second facility, and adoption of an electronic table games appendix similar to other tribes. Members asked about pre-screening for high-limit tables, including how the tribe would define problem gambling and self-exclusion; tribal counsel said internal minimum control standards were still being developed and more detail would follow. A question about green crab removal in Port Gamble Bay was deferred for follow-up because the natural resources director was not present.
The Upper Skagit Indian Tribe described its history, sovereignty, gaming operations, and how gaming revenue supports member programs such as nutrition assistance, education aid, homeownership down payment help, and charitable giving in Skagit County. Its amendment would allow electronic table games after the tribe removed traditional table games due to staffing and cost pressures, with the goal of remaining competitive. Committee members also asked about air quality and smoking-related provisions in the compact; the tribe said it maintains separate smoking and non-smoking areas and supports smoking cessation efforts. Chairs from both chambers closed by thanking the tribes for their contributions to members, local communities, and natural resource protection.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 45 Apr 22nd, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And had the chief executive governor, Brad Henry.
- Then Governor Fallin, of course, had that smokers' lounge and card room converted to what is now the
- Being appointed to the Energy Council by all these different Speakers, the Energy Council serves all
- I urge you to visit with the Speaker, visit with Nick Archer, and see about getting appointed to the
- I urge you to visit with the Speaker, visit with Nick Archer, and see about getting appointed to the
Summary:
The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and members proceeded through prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine floor business. The chamber recognized a number of guests and groups, including family members of members, Horizon Bankers from the Oklahoma Community Bankers Association, the Edmond Democratic Women’s Group, the Red Oak basketball team, the Union wrestling teams, the Doctor of the Day, and a Peruvian consul general and guest commemorating U.S.-Peru diplomatic relations. The House also announced Earth Day-related activities and 4-H Day at the Capitol.
A major focus of the day was 4-H. House Resolution 1052 was presented and adopted without objection, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol. Two 4-H members, Cian Tarafet and Kate Sherrill, addressed the chamber about the program’s impact on leadership, citizenship, workforce readiness, and community engagement. Members and program leaders also recognized the contributions of extension agents, land-grant universities, and 4-H participants across the state.
The House also held several special presentations honoring student achievements and public service. Kane Lee of Sand Springs was cited for calling 911 and helping calm students during a school bus medical emergency. The Red Oak basketball team and the Ponca City High Steppers were recognized for state and national championships, and the Union girls wrestling program was honored for multiple state titles. Representative Ken LaTrell delivered a farewell address reflecting on his legislative service, veterans’ issues, tribal policy, energy work, and family, with members offering remarks in response.
No substantive legislation beyond the 4-H resolution was debated in the transcript, and the only formal action recorded was unanimous adoption of H.R. 1052. The House then adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Law & Justice Feb 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- People have 40 days to come forward to petition the court to be appointed letters of administration.
- If nobody comes forward in 40 days, then the court can either appoint a public guardian or a guardian
- Nathan Olson, Public Safety Policy Advisor for Governor Ferguson, testified in strong support of House
- Bill 2165 and thanked Representative Obras for bringing the governor-requested bill forward.
- He said the governor asks the committee to recommend that the bill do pass.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. Substitute House Bill 2158 would authorize remote notarization of tangible records and remote oaths/affirmations, with record-retention requirements and no fiscal impact; the prime sponsor and staff described it as an access-to-justice measure, and the bill drew strong support in signed-in testimony. Substitute House Bill 2239 would create a framework for family burial grounds on private land, including setbacks, notice, recording, local regulation authority, and grandfathering of existing sites; supporters said it would help rural families and some tribal members bury loved ones on family land, while WSDOT raised a technical concern about the setback from rights-of-way. Substitute House Bill 2178 would reconcile statutes with court rules on malicious mischief aggregation, infraction deadlines, payment plans, and treasurer handling of certain funds; the sponsor and AOC described it as a technical cleanup with no fiscal impact, and it was supported by AOC.
The committee then heard Engrossed House Bill 2445, which would tighten probate procedures to curb “probates for profit” by extending the time to petition, narrowing who qualifies as a suitable personal representative, changing venue, adding notice and reporting requirements, and regulating agreements with transferees for value and heir-finding firms. The sponsor, Attorney General’s Office, and Northwest Justice Project said the bill would protect grieving families from predatory actors, while some probate attorneys warned it could sweep too broadly and affect legitimate heir-finding services; the sponsor said he was open to further discussion and written recommendations. Substitute House Bill 2543 would update county clerk fees to match new appellate court rules and modernize outdated references such as CDs; county clerks and county officials supported it as a technical, cost-recovery measure.
Finally, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2165 would create a standalone gross misdemeanor for false identification as a peace officer, replacing part of the criminal impersonation statute and adding prohibitions on badges, vehicles, and attire that mimic law enforcement, with exceptions for lawful, artistic, and inherited items. The sponsor, the governor’s office, and a city representative supported it as a public-safety and trust measure, citing impersonation incidents and protections for immigrant communities. The committee also began hearing Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2532 on nitrous oxide, which would make it a gross misdemeanor to sell or distribute nitrous oxide canisters for personal use while exempting medical, veterinary, dental, food, industrial, and automotive uses; members questioned how the law would be enforced and whether additional controlled-substance treatment would be needed. No votes were taken during the hearing excerpts provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Messages from the Governor would be deemed read. Messages from the Assembly would be deemed read.
- Messages from the Governor would be deemed read. Messages from the Assembly would be deemed read.
- We have two items under governor's appointments, file item 55 and 56, by Senator Grove.
- The appointment is confirmed. Please open the roll on file item 56. Arreguín, aye.
- The appointment is confirmed. Please open the roll call on file item 62. Aye, 36, no, zero.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In less populous counties, the appraisal review board is appointed by a local administrative district
- district The school districts do you have a vote in appointing the board of directors?
- I just wanted to make sure that there was an awareness. that they do have an appointment to the Board
- Governor Abbott mentioned this in the State of the State address.
- The governor also mentioned requiring a supermajority for tax rate increases.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-19 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Dear President Albritton, the following executive appointments were referred to the Senate committees
- The report contains the names of 42 appointees who have been appointed by the Governor to various state
- Are there messages from the Governor or other executive communications? None on the desk, Mr.
- The report contains the names of 42 appointees who have been appointed by the governor to various state
- So does the surplus lands get voted on by ARC and the governor and the cabinet?
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and a series of gallery introductions recognizing visitors, local officials, students, and public safety personnel. The chamber first took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee on 42 executive appointments; after Senator Gaetz explained that the committee had reviewed the appointees’ qualifications and suitability, the Senate adopted the report and confirmed the appointments by a 36-0 vote.
The Senate then moved through a long special-order calendar focused largely on open-government sunset reviews and other policy bills. It passed measures to continue or consolidate public records and meeting exemptions for aquaculture records, agency-held trade secrets, and cybersecurity information, with one technical amendment adopted on the cybersecurity bill. The chamber also approved bills extending the statute of limitations for failure to report child abuse, strengthening regulation of commercial driving schools, requiring human trafficking education for nursing graduates, creating a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person, and making the related public-records exemption. Additional bills passed included a nature-based coastal resiliency measure with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, a chiropractic trust-funds bill, specialty license plates, a one-time waiver of late financial disclosure fines, public school personnel compensation changes, the annual Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services “Farm Bill,” homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders, disability-presumption clarifications for first responders, reinsurance intermediary manager changes, patriotic displays in public schools, ADS-B fee restrictions, autism-related law enforcement training and a Blue Envelope program, campus safety policy transparency at public colleges and universities, and veterinary prescription disclosure. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals.
The Senate also debated and passed a bill allowing licensed insurance agents to market health care sharing ministries, despite concerns raised by Senator Polsky about consumer confusion, commissions, and the sale of non-insurance products; supporters argued it restored free speech, religious liberty, and consumer choice. The chamber approved the bill 32-5 after debate. Most other measures passed with strong bipartisan support, often by unanimous or near-unanimous votes, and several companion House bills were substituted in place of Senate bills before final passage.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Gracious and Sovereign Lord, we give you thanks this day for the gift of the Texas Legislature. for Governor
- Fund to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board. 42 The following message from the governor
- Thank you. consent and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments to be members
- Respectfully submitted, Greg Abbott, Governor. of Texas. 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63
- Williams was appointed by Governor George W.
Bills:
SJR27 , SJR39 , SB22 , SB33 , SB34 , SB37 , SB209 , SB310 , SB326 , SB505 , SB605 , SB618 , SB732 , SB762 , SB769 , SB783 , SB819 , SB825 , SB870 , SB964 , SB1030 , SB1080 , SB1085 , SB1099 , SB1124 , SB1208 , SB1233 , SB1314 , SB1320 , SB1333 , SB1398 , SB1405 , SB1541 , SB1567 , SB1596 , SB1598 , SB1625 , SB1646 , SB1662 , SB1750 , SB1758 , SB1791 , SB1804 , SB1810 , SB1818 , SB1838 , SB1855 , SB1869 , SB1951 , SB2024 , SB2077 , SB2078 , SB2252 , SB2253 , SB2368 , SB2411 , SB2420 , SB2425 , SB2569
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as a reminder, there are six members appointed by the governor.
- Just as a reminder, there are six members appointed by the governor.
- Just as a reminder, there are six members appointed by the governor.
- And again, you have a governor, whether it's our current governor or a future governor, who ultimately
- And again, you have a governor, whether it's our current governor or a future governor, who ultimately
Committee:
Senate Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Messages from the Governor: there are none. Moving to motions and resolutions.
- present AB 2117, which is a restructuring of California's K-12 education governance by creating a governor-appointed
- present AB 2117, which is a restructuring of California's K-12 education governance by creating a governor-appointed
- The Governor has many priorities, and we see that in this year's budget.
- This was initially raised by the Governor, rightfully so.
Summary:
The Assembly met in session after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a ceremonial observance for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Members from multiple caucuses spoke in support of House Resolution 107, which designates May as AAPI Heritage Month, emphasizing the community’s contributions, resilience, and the need to confront discrimination and hate. The resolution was adopted, and the chamber then recognized 13 honorees for the 2026 AAPI Heritage Month celebration, highlighting leaders in education, business, labor, media, cultural preservation, and public service.
After guest introductions, the Assembly took up a series of bills. Measures discussed included HOA reserve funding for common interest developments (AB 2050), professional review requirements for lawsuits against design professionals (AB 2106), direct home delivery of enteral formula (AB 1794), expanded CalWORKs-related support for student parents (AB 1829), longer insurance moratoriums for wildfire survivors (AB 2038), election cybersecurity (AB 2281), medical privacy protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care (AB 2448), water district board compensation (AB 2568), county public contract change-order authority (AB 1658), and several other education, health, and licensing bills. Most measures passed with broad support; AB 2050 passed 44-6, AB 2038 passed 45-8, AB 2448 passed 49-13, and AB 1658 passed 61-2, while several others passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The Assembly also adopted AJR 29, a resolution opposing a federal executive order affecting vote-by-mail and affirming California’s mail voting system. The resolution prompted extended debate over election integrity, voter access, and federal versus state authority, with supporters arguing mail voting is secure and accessible and opponents calling for stronger voter list maintenance and verification. The resolution passed 47-13. In addition, ACR 141 and ACR 123 were adopted by voice vote after co-author roll calls, and the chamber continued or passed on numerous other file items as it worked through the daily file.