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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration May 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It can be viewed as not an overhaul of the sales tax system.
- And so, to the extent that the Legislature views that as a value concern, this would also do a fairly
- So two we wanted to bring up that could be viewed as legislative priorities are the low-income housing
- So two we wanted to bring up that could be viewed as legislative priorities are the low-income housing
- And so they should be viewed as alternatives to this proposal. Thank you. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Task Force on Homeowners and Commercial Property Insurance 9/10/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, uh, in meeting rooms in the Capitol building, you have a little switch in front of you next to the
- So, this is an area where we don't quite have the same insight or view into what's happening.
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Summary:
The task force held its first meeting on the insurance affordability crisis affecting single-family housing, common interest communities, and multifamily rental housing. Members and staff introduced themselves, including representatives from insurers, the Department of Commerce, housing advocates, affordable housing developers, and HOA/community association interests. Representative Steve Elkins was elected chair by roll call vote with 10 members in favor, after discussion that the Senate appointee’s formal appointment had not yet arrived; the group noted the intent to later move to co-chair leadership once that appointment is finalized.
Staff reviewed the task force’s enabling statute and open meeting law requirements. The task force is charged with studying homeowners and commercial property insurance, property resilience and risk mitigation, liability laws and possible tort reform, notice and oversight issues, public reporting, and the state-supported insurance program, including possible expansion to a catastrophic reinsurance fund or self-insured pool. The final report is due February 15 and will go to the commissioners of commerce, housing finance, and employment and economic development, as well as relevant legislative committees. Members were also briefed on meeting logistics, a draft charter to be voted on at the second meeting, a resource page for shared materials, and the schedule of future meetings.
The Department of Commerce then gave an overview of Minnesota’s property and casualty insurance market. Commerce described its regulatory role, the state’s competitiveness test, and how homeowners insurance is often filed under a “file and use” process rather than prior approval. The presentation emphasized that homeowners coverage has been under pressure for years: insurers have lost money in many recent years, premiums have risen, some consumers are taking on more risk through higher deductibles or reduced coverage, and some are moving into the surplus market. Commerce also highlighted the impact of severe weather losses, the growth in premiums since 2014, and gaps in oversight for homeowners associations and related policies.
The meeting then shifted to brainstorming the problems the task force should address. Early discussion focused on climate and construction-related resilience, including hail and wind-driven rain damage, discontinued building materials, and whether stronger materials are reflected in insurance pricing. Members also raised the need to study programs like Alabama’s fortified roof model and Minnesota’s own Strengthen Minnesota Homes effort, along with questions about whether the construction industry is prepared to support broader resilience measures. No additional votes were taken during the discussion segment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Leader Media Availability 5/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- despite the tragedy at Annunciation School, despite the repeated cries from Minnesotans who came to the Capitol
- despite the tragedy at Annunciation School, despite the repeated cries from Minnesotans who came to the Capitol
- But up at the Capitol, we ran into total roadblock with Republicans being willing to do anything.
- I mean, some of the provisions that were in some of these bills have been kicking around the Capitol
- I mean, some of the provisions that were in some of these bills have been kicking around the Capitol
Summary:
House DFL leaders reflected on the end of session, saying the legislature accomplished major priorities despite a narrow partisan split and a tense political environment. They highlighted passage of a $705 million package to stabilize HCMC, anti-fraud measures, IT upgrades, property tax cuts, tab fee cuts, and a housing bill that included $40 million for rental assistance. They also said the session was unusually orderly and productive compared with recent years, and credited the power-sharing arrangement with reducing prolonged floor fights and encouraging more individual bills and conference committee work.
At the same time, they emphasized several disappointments, especially the failure to pass meaningful gun violence prevention measures and legislation to curb ICE abuses or respond to Operation Metro Surge. Leaders argued Republicans blocked even modest gun safety proposals, including enhanced extreme risk protection orders, and said they would take those issues to voters in the next election. They also said the campaign message would focus on affordability, health care costs, hospital stability, gas and energy prices, and school safety.
In response to questions, leaders defended the transparency of the session’s negotiations, saying the underlying ideas had been debated publicly for months even if final packages were released late. They also said the $40 million rental assistance funding was intended to help people affected by Operation Metro Surge, and argued that maintaining Minnesota’s road network requires adequate long-term funding even if the distribution of costs changes.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- fund is going to be used, it will be within the political partisan dynamic that we have here at the Capitol
- Thank you, but isn't it true that it would go through the budgetary process that we have here at the Capitol
- And then we also know that in order to maintain the status that you have here at the Capitol, if you're
- a chairperson, In order to maintain the status that you have here at the Capitol, if you're a chairperson
- I know that over my years in the Capitol, we have discussed many different ways that we might approach
Keywords:
State Board of Education, Oklahoma education board, board appointments, school governance, education reform, governor appointments, legislative appointments, speaker of the house, president pro tempore, senate confirmation, board vacancies, removal for cause, public education, state superintendent, school board training, board member qualifications, emergency clause, Oklahoma statutes 70 O.S. 3-101, school funding, transparency
Summary:
The committee first considered House Bill 3711, which was described as a work in progress aimed at increasing transparency for taxpayers about instructional expenditures in school bond communications. Members questioned whether the bill changed what districts may bond for, and the author said it did not alter the bond process, only added communications. After title was struck, the bill passed committee 13-5.
House Bill 4104, dealing with repeat peeping Tom and clandestine recording offenses, was presented with an amendment adding conduct involving three or more separate victims as a basis for felony treatment. The amendment was adopted after questions about its legal basis and a recent court decision. The bill as amended then passed committee unanimously, 18-0.
The committee also took up House Joint Resolution 1077, which would send to voters a proposal to move $1 billion from the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust corpus into a new Oklahoma’s Futures Trust Fund. The proponent said the T-SET board would remain in place, the corpus would stay protected, and annual earnings from the new fund would be split between reinvestment and legislative appropriations for health and education. Opponents argued the measure would shift money from an independent endowment to a politically controlled process and could weaken existing T-SET programs. After debate, the resolution passed committee 14-4.
Finally, House Bill 3327 proposed expanding the State Board of Education from seven to nine members, with appointments divided among the governor, speaker, and president pro tem, and allowing removal only for cause. Members raised questions about geographic representation and vacancy appointments, but the bill passed as amended 15-2. House Bill 3329, a trailer bill related to sunset legislation, added a July 1, 2027 sunset for the Board of Psychological Examiners after concerns about its handling of a complaint and a recent court ruling; it passed as amended 14-2, and the committee then adjourned.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to introduce the White Cattlemen's Council, is in attendance at the Capitol, and not at the
- Madame Clerk, please make the friendly amendment that it was, uh, at the Capitol and not at the council
- I'm pleased to see our Hilo visitors as well to the state Capitol today.
- designate a week during which we invite teachers, students, and educational professionals to our Capitol
- Thank you for bringing the book fair to the Capitol this morning.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill codifies an organizational structure that has continued to be a key group here at the Capitol
- frankly one of the best ways to get grassroots feedback in an expeditious manner that I've seen at the Capitol
- expeditious manner that I've seen at an expeditious manner that I've seen at the<00:04:54.160>
Capitol - the Capitol. the Capitol.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Arizona, signed Katie Hobbs, Governor, done at the Capitol
- education and physician advocacy, previously serving as physician of the day at the Arizona State Capitol
- education and physician advocacy, previously serving as physician of the day at the Arizona State Capitol
- week in which some school districts have spring break, and so these educators joined us here at the Capitol
- share their experiences as educators, and we're really grateful for their work, and welcome to the Capitol
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- We may have to follow D.C. and put a ring out in front of our Capitol. See what it looks like.
- Arkansas: we have a program called Music Routes that goes through the public school there in Mountain View
- Just give a quick explanation from the department's point of view on the carryover funds.
- And so, you know, from Mountain View, Arkansas, we drove to Little Rock to participate in that.
- that could help you out for sure because I live in the folk music capital of the world in Mountain View
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 26, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, there was one amendment made over on the sleepy side of the Capitol, and it was just updating some
- families are often very surprised and frustrated to learn that the tax is owed, um, as they just didn't view
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Keywords:
Indian child welfare, tribal relations, sunset repeal, Wyoming law, child custody, sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Oct 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, that's how I view DEI.
- I do not view DEI as all we're trying to do is level a playing field.
- it's unfortunate that the governor thinks so; that's her opinion, but she also has said that in her view
- Speaker, gentlelady, is there are other hospitals like Mountain View and Memorial that also could be
- I'm very grateful for that, but I was able to get a religious exemption and work in the Capitol during
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, During your tenure here at the Capitol, you would know as well as I do, I've been here about
- My entire view of juvenile justice is accountability for us and them, so pieces and parts of this bill
- understandable depending on the situation yeah understandable given the situation like a view as an adult
- judges and prosecutors to move around is better than one that locks kids into play. because of one view
- For me, it's kind of a simple view.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 44 Morning Session Apr 21st, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- members, to be here again to present to you HCR 1024, designating April 21st as Route 66 Day at the Capitol
- Members of the House, today is Langston University Day here at the Capitol.
- Some of my darkest days at the Capitol were in 2016 and 2017.
- Thank you for everything you do here at the Capitol and all that you have taken on for your community
- . ...everything you do here at the Capitol and all that you have taken on for your community.
Bills:
HB4028, HB4075, HB4077, HB4074, HB4076, SB1221, SB1921, SB2118, SB1932, SB2134, HCR1025, SB1432, HCR1024, HCR1022, SB1122, HB4029, HB4063, HB4073, HB4078, SB1936, SB44, SB237, SB248, SB1360, SB985, SB1204, SB1239, SB1307, SB2143, SB1428, SB1390, SB1400, SB1405, SB1732, SB1832, SB1859, SB1989, SB2018, SB1427
Keywords:
tax deduction, venture capital, economic development, Oklahoma, investment, water resources, appropriations, funding, state treasury, infrastructure projects, emergency act, emergency management, disaster relief, pandemic response, state appropriations, HB4074, Health Care Workforce Training Commission, Health Care Workforce Revolving Fund, health workforce, health care workforce
Summary:
The House opened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions and introductions, including Deer Creek students, Skiatook Chamber members, Sand Springs youth leaders, and international visitors studying U.S. energy policy. The chamber also honored the Nurse of the Day, Marla Lyceum, and heard a lengthy farewell speech from Minority Leader Munson reflecting on her service, constituent work, leadership, and bipartisan relationships.
Members then took up several special presentations and resolutions, including HCR 1024 recognizing Route 66 Day and its economic importance, HCR 1022 honoring National Lineman Appreciation Day, and a citation for Langston University Day at the Capitol. The House also recognized Deputy Kenton Blumenthal as Oklahoma’s 2025 Officer of the Year for heroic actions during a dangerous pursuit. Later, the House introduced the pages of the week.
On legislation, the House passed SB 1122 on ad valorem tax, which supporters said would equalize tax treatment for broadband infrastructure and promote business fairness, over some concern about tax policy and revenue impacts. The chamber also passed HB 4029, HB 4063, HB 4073, HB 4078, and SB 1936, with emergency clauses adopted on the first four. HB 4063, which referred two previously approved state questions to a special August election, drew extended debate over ballot timing, turnout, and whether combining the questions was appropriate; it ultimately passed and the special election referral was approved. SB 1936, which elevates falsely impersonating a law enforcement officer to a D1 felony, passed unanimously.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- requirement, to allow the Banking and Finance Committee to meet today upon adjournment of session at Capitol
- Please welcome him and his students to the Capitol. We miss you, Phil. Thank you.
- Room 447; Natural Resources in Capitol Room 437; Revenue and Taxation in Capitol Room 126; Transportation
- in Swing Space Room 1100; Emergency Management in Capitol Room 444; and Banking and Finance in Capitol
- Room 444, Banking and Finance in Capitol Room 127.
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Members then handled several procedural motions, including suspending rules to allow committee hearings and guest access, re-referring bills, and removing one bill from the consent calendar. The chamber also observed Holocaust Remembrance Day with a lengthy ceremony and remarks from many members across caucuses, emphasizing the importance of remembering the Holocaust, combating antisemitism and other forms of hate, and supporting survivors and descendants. ACR 59, the California Holocaust Memorial Day resolution, was adopted by voice vote after 76 coauthors were added.
After the ceremony, the Assembly took up the daily file. AB 390, which strengthens California’s “slow down, move over” highway safety law, passed 64-0. AB 439, making small changes to the Coastal Act and reporting requirements, passed 44-11 after debate over Coastal Commission oversight. The body also approved a rules waiver to allow the Education Committee to meet on AB 1468. Later, AB 50, allowing Medi-Cal enrollees to access over-the-counter contraceptives without a prescription, passed 67-0 urgency and 67-0 overall; AB 55, streamlining alternative birth center licensing, passed 68-0; AB 596, protecting workers’ right to wear masks or respirators unless there is a direct safety hazard, passed 53-8; AB 631, requiring animal shelters to post intake and outcome data, passed 60-0; and AB 792, allowing consolidated negotiations for court interpreter contracts, passed 52-1.
The Assembly also passed AB 867, banning cat declawing, by 68-0 after bipartisan support; AB 1089, expanding local permitting authority for Western Joshua Tree projects, by 16-0; and AB 1154, clarifying ADU rules, by 63-1. SCR 57, proclaiming Dolores Huerta Day, was adopted 66-0. The second-day consent calendar was then adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournment-in-memory remarks for Mary Hammer, a longtime San Lorenzo Valley community leader and environmental advocate, followed by recognition of her family and friends in the chamber.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
State government committee approves HF3 1/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- this vast repository of information that is from one of the most respected organizations here at the Capitol
- this vast repository of information that is from one of the most respected organizations here at the Capitol
- this vast repository of information that is from one of the most respected organizations here at the Capitol
- And, you know, we deal in huge numbers here at the Capitol.
- Uh, we deal in an absurd amount of money here at the Capitol, and we have a requirement of the taxpayer
Summary:
The committee heard House File 3, authored by Chair Nash, which would require the Office of the Legislative Auditor to produce an annual report for fiscal committees showing how well agencies have implemented prior audit recommendations, especially those related to financial practices, internal controls, and management. Nash said the bill is intended to give legislators a clearer, ongoing tool to evaluate agencies before making funding decisions and to help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. He noted the bill would use existing audit information rather than create a new reporting burden, though he said it would deepen the review of implementation.
Legislative Auditor Judy Randall testified that the Office of the Legislative Auditor already tracks implementation to some extent through annual information collected by Minnesota Management and Budget, but that current reporting is based largely on agency self-reporting and is not always independently verified. She said the bill would expand that work and provide the legislature with more useful accountability information. A representative from Americans for Prosperity also supported the bill, calling it a transparency and stewardship measure that would help taxpayers and legislators see whether agencies are following through on recommendations.
Several members spoke in favor, describing the bill as a common-sense accountability measure and comparing it to audit practices in local government and private organizations. Nash and Randall also discussed Colorado’s similar process, where audit follow-up information is presented during budget hearings. Members raised concerns about fraud and inefficiency in state government, and Nash said the bill is meant to help lawmakers better protect taxpayer dollars. The committee voted to recommend House File 3 and re-refer it to the Committee on Ways and Means.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- accomplishments, and to observe Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts Day at the State Capitol
- recognize and celebrate Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts Day at the State Capitol
- accomplishments and to observe Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts Day at the State Capitol
- accomplishments and to observe Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts Day at the State Capitol
- accomplishments and to observe Arkansas School for Mathematic Sciences and the Arts Day at the State Capitol
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 3rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For over 36 years, Steve was a steadfast presence in the Capitol.
- Remedy 7, which continues to bring together members of the Capitol community through music.
- Committee hearings, Banking and Finance Committee meets today at 3.30 PM, Capitol Room 444.
- Budget Subcommittee 1 meets at 2.30 PM in Capitol Room 126.
- Budget Subcommittee 6 meets at 2.30 PM in Capitol Room 446. 7, the joint hearing of Assembly and Senate
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- If not, I know we have homeschoolers who have been visiting the capitol.
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Bills:
SB2043, SB2044, SB2004, SB2143, SB2411, SB2455, SB2519, SB2661, SB2665, SB2731, SB2737, SB2767, SB2794, SB2830, SB3334
Keywords:
insurance, captives, examination, regulations, policyholders, dormant captive, tax exemption, Hawaii revised statutes, financial reporting, outdoor advertising, billboards, public safety, penalties, community pollution, elections, chief election officer, vacancy, order of succession, election commission, campaign finance
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 065 Mar 20th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- I mean, when you sit up at the 30,000 view and you look, we see what's going on here.
- As the AML said earlier, I don't view this as a gun bill in a sense. It's a small business bill.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 04/21/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They had a tour of the Capitol.
- Again, my view is this bill, although I respect and the...
- would the cost savings of all of that investment in the decommissioning of plants, at least in your view
- WHAT THIS BILL SAYS IS, THAT THE And again, this is not, in my view, a primary element of this program
- AND AGAIN, THIS IS NOT IN MY VIEW A PRIMARY ELEMENT OF THIS PROGRAM.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions, including students from Brooklyn and St. John’s University, followed by adoption of the resolution calendar with exceptions for two items. The chamber then took up a series of previously adopted resolutions recognizing Black Maternal Health Week, Workplace Violence Prevention Month, the one-year anniversary of the Jet Set nightclub tragedy in the Dominican Republic, New York Constitution Day, and the Month of the Military Child. Senators speaking on the maternal health resolution emphasized racial disparities in maternal mortality and the need for culturally competent care; the workplace violence resolution highlighted hospital safety programs; the Jet Set resolution was adopted in memory of the victims; and the Constitution Day speech reviewed New York’s delayed but eventual support for independence in 1776. The military child resolution stressed the sacrifices of military families and support for children of service members. All of these resolutions were adopted, and the resolutions were opened to co-sponsorship.
The Senate then moved through the third reading calendar, passing several bills and laying others aside. Measures passed included bills on public health, environmental conservation, executive law, public authorities, and consumer protection. One notable debate involved a bill to require transparency from private arbitration organizations handling consumer cases; supporters argued it would provide basic public data and guard against conflicts of interest, while opponents said it would burden a useful dispute-resolution process and intrude on privacy. The bill passed after debate. Another debated bill would phase out number 4 heating oil statewide; supporters said cleaner alternatives exist and the fuel is harmful to public health, while opponents raised cost and transition concerns, especially for colder regions. That bill also passed.
The chamber also considered a bill to create a rebate program for battery-powered landscaping equipment, funded through utility-related mechanisms administered by NYSERDA. Supporters said it would reduce air and noise pollution and help companies transition, while opponents argued ratepayers should not subsidize landscaping equipment. The bill passed after being restored to the non-controversial calendar. Finally, the Senate began discussion of a housing-related bill aimed at preserving manufactured home parks by enabling nonprofits or municipalities to acquire development rights and keep the land dedicated to that use, with the sponsor explaining that the goal is to protect affordable housing and help residents remain in their homes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 14th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So welcome to the state capitol, and I do want to do a shout out to the youth and government.
- empowerment has made a lasting impact, and I'm thrilled to welcome her and this delegation to the Capitol
- youth and government alum to welcome constituents from the Mid-Valley family YMCA here to the state capitol
- Colleagues, please help me welcome these young leaders to our state capitol. Thank you.