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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. insisting that every person is entitled to basic needs, including fair wages and housing and
- King called for an end to wars being waged abroad, as well as wars being... Dr.
- King called for an end to wars being waged abroad, as well as wars being waged here at home against innocent
- King called for an end to wars being waged abroad, as well as wars being waged here at home against innocent
- It is not enough to say we must not wage war.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and handled routine announcements and motions, including unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The main item on the floor was Senate Concurrent Resolution 107 honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing King’s legacy of nonviolence, civil rights, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and the need to continue his work amid current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to civil liberties. Senator Richardson closed on the resolution, and the roll was called; SCR 107 was adopted.
After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment memorials. Senator Pérez requested adjournment in memory of Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, describing his service, family, and death in a duty-related car pursuit accident. Senator McGuire then honored Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, highlighting his musical legacy, Bay Area roots, and charitable work. Senator Becker and Senator Laird added remarks about Weir’s cultural impact and the Grateful Dead’s place in California history.
The Senate also adjourned in memory of the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, with Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil speaking about the lives of the four young victims, including children and a teenager, and condemning gun violence. The Pro Tem closed by reflecting on the day’s themes of justice, loss, and civic responsibility, and announced the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 2 p.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- entitled to basic needs, including insisting that every person is entitled to basic needs, including fair wages
- King called for an end to wars being waged abroad, as well as wars being... Dr.
- King called for an end to wars being waged abroad, as well as wars being waged here at home against innocent
- King called for an end to wars being waged abroad, as well as wars being waged here at home against innocent
- It is not enough to say we must not wage war. It is not enough to say we must not wage war.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through routine announcements and motions. Senator González obtained unanimous consent to print a letter in the journal. The chamber then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 107, honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with extensive floor remarks from many senators reflecting on King’s legacy, civil rights, nonviolence, economic justice, solidarity across communities, and current concerns about discrimination, immigration enforcement, and threats to democracy.
Speakers from multiple caucuses and affiliations supported the resolution, including Senators Richardson, Archuleta, Choi, Smallwood-Cuevas, Blakespear, Pérez, Weber, McNerney, Wiener, Reyes, Cabaldon, Rubio, and Alvarado-Gil. Their comments emphasized King’s leadership, the Letter from Birmingham Jail, the Poor People’s Campaign, and the need to continue his work through policy and civic action. Senator Richardson closed on the measure, and the Senate adopted SCR 107 by roll call vote.
After the resolution, the Senate moved to adjournment in memory. Senator Pérez honored Alhambra Police Department Officer Alex Sanders, who died in a vehicle pursuit accident while on duty. Senator McGuire remembered Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, with additional remarks from Senators Becker and Laird about his cultural impact and philanthropy. Senator McNerney and Senator Alvarado-Gil then honored the victims of a Stockton mass shooting, including children Journey Rose Guerrero, Maya Lupian, and Amari Peterson, and a 21-year-old, Susanna Archeletta, describing their lives and the community’s loss. The session ended with the Pro Tem noting the day’s reflection and announcing the Senate would reconvene on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objection, the motions prevail.
- Motion prevails. Announcements. I recognize the member from Anoka, Representative Niska.
- Motion prevails. Representative Niska moves that the House do now adjourn.
- The motion prevails, and the House stands adjourned until 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Another component is a wage increase. So all of our programs are paid.
- As they progress throughout the program and gain skills, they will get a wage increase.
- Say if it's a one-year program, they'll have a starting wage.
- It's about the wage increase and the skill increase and all the support that they get during it.
- And then the second piece was the wage, the progression.
Summary:
The Workforce Support Subcommittee met to discuss how registered apprenticeships could help address workforce shortages in disability services, human services, and other high-need fields. Co-chairs and staff introduced the session as a practical overview of apprenticeship pathways, with a focus on how employers, intermediaries, and training providers can work together to build programs. The discussion emphasized that apprenticeships can be used not only in the trades, but also in health care, early childhood education, medical interpreting, and other occupations facing recruitment and retention problems.
Amara Ramon of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards explained the structure of registered apprenticeships in Massachusetts, including employer-led on-the-job training, related technical instruction, wage progression, credentialing, and state support through templates, compliance oversight, and grants. Melissa Sebeli described her role as an intermediary at the MassHire Hampden County Workforce Board, saying intermediaries help employers design, register, and manage programs, recruit apprentices, and keep programs compliant. She said the model offers employers a pipeline of workers, retention benefits, tax credits, and flexibility to tailor training to local needs. Lisa Morris described a new apprenticeship for medical interpreters, built from an existing training program and employer demand for experience, with a pre-apprenticeship, 2,000 hours of work-based learning, and related technical instruction tied to certification requirements.
Members and attendees asked about where apprentices come from, how employers recruit, how wages are set, and whether state agencies or workforce boards can serve as intermediaries. Speakers said recruitment can come from career centers, youth programs, incumbent workers, community colleges, job fairs, ESL centers, and community-based organizations. They also discussed accommodations and modified curricula for people with intellectual, developmental, and neurodiverse disabilities, citing Bridgewater State’s Excel program as an example. No votes were taken; the meeting concluded with encouragement for organizations to contact the presenters or Division of Apprenticeship Standards to explore apprenticeship options and with notice that materials and the recording would be posted online.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Aviation Caucus Nov 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Our average wage in 2024 was $110,000, and that does not count executives.
- The average wage in the state at the same time was $89,000, so we pay people really well.
- size they have that much concentration in one state yeah and we pay people really well our average wage
- in 2023 no 2024 110,000 and that does not count executives and this average wage in the state at the
- So basically, you could come out of high school, make a really good family-wage job with some of the
Summary:
The meeting was an Aviation Caucus gathering hosted at Paine Field and Boeing, with introductions from legislators, aviation organizations, airport officials, and industry representatives. Speakers emphasized the importance of aviation and aerospace to Washington’s economy and the need to better educate lawmakers and the public about the sector’s value. Several participants also highlighted the role of airports in business activity, emergency response, wildfire support, and medical services, and urged attendees to build relationships with legislators to protect and expand aviation funding.
A major topic was opposition to the aviation-related tax provisions in Senate Bill 5801, described by speakers as a luxury and privilege tax on aircraft. Legislators and industry advocates argued the tax would discourage aircraft ownership and use in Washington, drive aircraft and business operations out of the state, and harm jobs and tax revenue. They said the caucus would continue working toward repeal of the aircraft tax provisions and broader solutions for aviation infrastructure funding, though they acknowledged the state budget situation makes new funding difficult this year. John Dobson presented data estimating aviation’s large share of state GDP, jobs, wages, and tax revenue, and also raised concerns about aviation fuel tax revenues being diverted away from aviation purposes.
The meeting also featured updates on mental health efforts in aviation, with Brian Baumoff of the Pilot Mental Health Campaign describing federal legislation to improve access to treatment and transparency around medications, and a prior state bill aimed at helping pilots navigate medical leave and treatment costs. Haley Coffey of the Aerospace Futures Alliance encouraged participation in its upcoming Hill Day to strengthen aerospace advocacy in Olympia. Boeing representatives gave an overview of company safety and culture changes after recent incidents, workforce and supplier numbers in Washington, production plans including a permanent Moses Lake site and a future Everett narrow-body line, and workforce development programs such as Core Plus Aerospace and tuition support. The caucus also adopted a House resolution honoring Harry R. Anderson for becoming the first person to fly and sail solo to all seven continents, and attendees toured the Boeing facility after the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Those opposed, the motion prevails.
- There being 10 ayes and 10 nays, the motion does not prevail. Mr.
- Those opposed, the motion prevails.
- Those opposed, the motion prevails. I. Those opposed, the motion prevails.
- The motion prevails. Those opposed? The motion prevails.
Keywords:
trusted contact, financial exploitation, elder abuse, elder financial abuse, fraud prevention, financial institution, banking, credit union, broker-dealer, account security, dormant account, consumer protection, scam, suspicious activity, protective services, law enforcement reporting, Minnesota Statutes chapter 45A, HF3388, Minnesota premium security plan, reinsurance
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/17/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #6
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair and members, we are on HB 2744, Industrial Commission Wages Adjudication.
- Madam Chair and members, we are on HB 2744, Industrial Commission Wages Adjudication.
- Madam Chair and members, we are on HB 2744, Industrial Commission Wages Adjudication.
- Madam Chair and members, we are on HB 2744, Industrial Commission Wages Adjudication.
- Madam Chair and members, we are on HB 2744, Industrial Commission Wages Adjudication.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long calendar of House bills across education, health, water, land, housing, labor, public safety, and taxation. Several measures dealt with artificial intelligence, including bills on AI disclosures for minors, AI-assisted divorce arbitration, an Arizona AI education program, AI privilege protections, and a required AI course in schools. Other topics included ESA administration funding, a prohibition on public money for certain foreign-controlled genetic sequencing devices, towing regulations, DUI and ignition interlock changes, health facility and nursing facility complaint timelines, internationally trained physicians, nurse anesthetist reimbursement, pharmacy penalties, childhood cancer research, cybersecurity encryption, school mental health instruction repeal, superintendent performance pay, adoption disclosures in student health settings, anti-Semitism in schools, and a range of water, land, and housing bills.
Members frequently raised concerns about local control, unfunded mandates, constitutional issues, and the scope of state intervention. Several bills drew criticism for affecting school curriculum, public education, reproductive rights, protest activity, or tribal communities. Others were supported as technical fixes, consumer protections, or funding measures. The caucus also discussed a series of bills related to the Mexican gray wolf, state land management, solar and wind siting, groundwater transport, and rural development, with some members objecting that the proposals would undermine federal protections or tribal interests.
A number of bills were pulled from consent for further discussion, including HB 2020, HB 2957, HCR 2044, HB 2352, HB 2667, HB 2906, HB 2093, HB 2386, HB 2481, HB 2830, HB 2076, HB 2411, HB 2136, HB 2665, and HB 2904. The meeting ended with an announcement of the Latino Caucus guest presentation and an emotional tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, followed by presentation of an Affordability Award to Representatives Lorena Austin and Stephanie Simacek for work on economic justice and working families. The caucus then adjourned.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- , either by working more hours or seeking employment with higher wages.
- It's supposed to encourage minimum wage earners to earn more than minimum wage.
- To earn higher, it's supposed to encourage minimum wage earners to earn more than minimum wage, and then
- Chair and Senator, and is it better wages? Tax policies for better wages.
- We didn't have to go into the wages of those employees to do this analysis.
Keywords:
corporate income tax, franchise tax, gross receipts tax, tax credit, tax deduction, controlled foreign corporation, CFC, bonus depreciation, interest expense, apportionment, unitary group, high-wage jobs tax credit, local journalism, news media, newspaper printer, physician incentive, health care workforce, affordable housing, multifamily housing, construction materials
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF3045 5/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails and the A28 is adopted. Next, we have the A98.
- The motion prevails and the A98 is adopted.
- The motion prevails and the A22 is adopted. opposed? Seeing none, the motion opposed?
- </c> prevails and the A98 is adopted. prevails and the A98 is adopted.
- The motion does prevail. It is adopted. Next, we are going to continue with public testimony.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It also requires UC to pay wage and benefit parity to all of these outside workers.
- Lastly, it confirms that household employers with wage-paid workers in their homes are indeed covered
- and hour violations. ...a bid for a public works construction project to disclose any history of wage
- requires contractors bidding on local public works projects to compile and disclose five years of wage
- Regarding changes to employees, wages, hours, or terms and conditions of employment, we believe that
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on AB 1729, which would update California state telework policy. The author and many unionized state workers argued that telework has improved productivity, reduced emissions and commuting costs, saved the state money on office space, and should be governed by written, evidence-based departmental policies rather than blanket return-to-office mandates. Supporters emphasized flexibility, morale, and the need for transparency through a public dashboard. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill was later moved on a 2-1 vote, with the item placed on call.
Members also heard AB 805, which would create a Career Apprenticeship Bridge Program to connect high school career technical education with registered apprenticeships. The author and supporters said the bill implements recommendations from the California Youth Apprenticeship Model report and would expand earn-and-learn pathways, especially for youth facing barriers. The bill passed the committee 3-0 and was placed on call.
Two workers’ compensation and labor-relations bills drew sharp opposition. AB 1576 would reform the Subsequent Injury Benefit Trust Fund; supporters said it would reduce litigation and employer assessments, while opponents argued it did not go far enough and preferred the administration’s trailer bill. AB 1582 would make it an unfair labor practice for UC or other higher education employers to disregard arbitration decisions on contracting out; supporters said it would protect arbitration outcomes for service workers, while UC argued it would interfere with bargaining agreements and threaten patient and student services. Both bills were moved on 2-1 votes and placed on call.
After quorum was established, the committee also advanced AB 1630, allowing union representatives to invite bargaining-unit members to observe meet-and-confer sessions remotely; AB 2650, a CalSavers cleanup bill to improve retirement savings access and administration; AB 2054, expanding paid family leave eligibility for relatives of military service members on domestic duty; AB 2157, making permanent the Displaced Oil and Gas Workers Fund pilot program; and AB 1838, requiring bidders on local public works projects to disclose recent wage-and-hour violations. AB 1630 and AB 2157 were both placed on call after divided votes, while AB 2650 and AB 2054 passed 2-1 and 3-0 respectively, and AB 1838 was placed on call after a 1-1 vote. The transcript ends as the committee begins AB 2682, which would conform the appeal process for transportation network company driver unionization law.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- Preventing wage theft is key to protecting the economic security and dignity of California workers.
- This bill would allow the California Department of Justice, an agency with wage theft and labor code
- So I know firsthand just how wage theft impacts working families throughout the state of California.
- have been served civil wage and penalty assessments, what we call CUAPAs, that lead to final wage judgments
- , many of which are still working and have not paid those final wage theft judgments.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion does<00:31:10.320><c> prevail.</c> does prevail. does prevail.
- Motion prevails. Division?
- Motion<01:33:07.440><c> prevails.</c> Motion prevails. Motion prevails. Division?
- </c> We have 13, so the motion does prevail We have 13, so the motion does prevail prevail<01:33:48.200
- </c> Um uh motion prevails and it passes. Um uh motion prevails and it passes.
Keywords:
opioid use disorder, OUD, medication-assisted treatment, MAT, pharmacist prescribing, pharmacy practice, controlled substances, Schedule III, Schedule IV, Schedule V, DEA registration, Board of Pharmacy, substance use disorder, addiction treatment, buprenorphine, naltrexone, harm reduction, prescription authority, pharmacist intern, Minnesota pharmacy law
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:31:17.960><c> for</c><01:31:18.080><c> a</c><01:31:18.560><c> non-licensed</c> 135% of wages
- for a non-licensed 135% of wages for a non-licensed employee<01:31:21.239><c> but</c><01:31:21.760><c
- So because she was unable to give two weeks' notice for a vacation, she lost all that wage equivalent
- </c><04:42:38.240><c> equivalent</c><04:42:38.718><c> which</c><04:42:38.798><c> is</c> all that wage
- equivalent which is all that wage equivalent which is $2,300<04:42:40.560><c> in</c><04:42:40.760><c
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And the largest part of those investments were with the community attendant wages.
- We also additionally had some increases on wages for, not wages, but Medicaid rates.
- And so, you know, then you start to get those wages up.
- And so, you know, then you start to get those wages up.
- And so, you know, then you start to get those wages up.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation and then took up several conference committee matters and resolutions. It granted the House request for a conference committee on House Bill 46 and adopted a conference report on Senate Bill 37, which was described as higher education governance reform, including stronger board authority, changes to faculty senates, general education requirements, and a new ombudsman office. Senators also adopted a large package of resolutions and HCRs by voice vote.
A major focus was Senate Bill 12, the “Parental Bill of Rights,” whose conference report was adopted after extended questioning. The bill was described as giving parents more access to school materials and grievance procedures, requiring parental consent for student clubs, and restricting school district employees from assisting with social transitioning or related gender-identity instruction. Senators raised concerns about effects on students already socially transitioned and on parental rights in medical or psychological decisions; the author said the House language was retained in key areas and that districts would need policies and parent notification. The report passed 20-11.
The Senate then adopted a resolution allowing the conference committee on Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-2027, to go outside the bounds, and later adopted the budget conference report. Senators highlighted major funding for public education, property tax relief, public safety, health and human services, child care, water and transportation infrastructure, and the Texas Energy Fund. The budget discussion also covered higher education, mental health facilities, community attendant wages, rural hospitals, DFPS case management, child care assistance, and a study rider on TRS. The report passed unanimously, 30-0.
Finally, the Senate suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 8 and adopted its conference report. The bill requires counties with jails or jail contracts to participate in the federal 287(g) immigration enforcement program, with sheriffs choosing among available models and counties receiving tiered grants to help cover costs. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure targeting criminal illegal aliens, while opponents questioned whether it would divert local resources and increase fear in immigrant communities. The report was adopted after debate.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails and the amendment is adopted. Any other amendments?
- c> amendment</c><00:10:46.520><c> is</c> Motion prevails and the amendment is Motion prevails and the
- c> amendment</c><00:15:10.920><c> is</c> Motion prevails and the amendment is Motion prevails and the
- Motion prevails. The Senate File 5052 then will make its way to the Senate floor.
- Motion<00:20:58.560><c> prevails.</c> Motion prevails. Motion prevails.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/10/25
State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails. The next one is 1695.
- The motion prevails. Representative Kagel: Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Hearing none, the motion prevails.
- Hearing none, the motion prevails. Thank you, Representative Navne and Mr. Leo. No member comments.
- Hearing none, the motion prevails. Thank you, Representative Navne and Mr. Leo.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/8/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails and the calendar is adopted.
- The<00:03:42.160><c> motion</c><00:03:42.600><c> prevails</c><00:03:43.440><c> and</c><00:03:43.560><
- c> the</c><00:03:43.680><c> calendar</c><00:03:44.120><c> is</c> The motion prevails and the calendar
- is The motion prevails and the calendar is adopted. adopted. adopted.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails. Majority Leader Nisa, thank you, Madam Speaker.
- opposed those opposed nay<00:15:02.839><c> the</c><00:15:03.000><c> motion</c><00:15:03.360><c> prevails
- ><00:15:03.880><c> the</c><00:15:04.040><c> house</c><00:15:04.240><c> stands</c> nay the motion prevails
- the house stands nay the motion prevails the house stands un<00:15:05.600><c> adjourned</c><00:15:06.199
MN