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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And Will, I see you are up front first in that Senate Bill 5873 concerning escorted leaves of absence
- And Will, I see you are up front first in that Senate Bill 5873 concerning escorted leaves of absence
- We heard this bill on January 13th, and the bill pertains to escorted leaves of absences.
- So with that, we are going to start with Senate Bill 5873, escorted leaves.
- If an inmate is leaving the facility on one of these escorted leaves, they need to be wearing an ankle
Keywords:
incarcerated individuals, escorted leaves, criminal justice, rehabilitation, state law, healthcare, incarcerated, extraordinary medical placement, criminal justice reform, medical care, children, youth, financial stability, care services, department of children and families, housing assistance, foster care, pilot program, social services, accountability
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee met in executive session to review several bills, with staff briefing members on measures related to incarcerated individuals, DCYF foster youth programs, extraordinary medical placements, persistent offender resentencing, the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory Committee, and medically tailored meals. Chair Wilson announced that Senate Bill 5942 on the DCYF Oversight Board would be held until the following week for additional stakeholder input. The committee also noted fiscal impacts on several bills, including costs for foster youth housing, Social Security benefit protections, and resentencing-related local government expenses.
The committee took up Senate Bill 5873 on escorted leaves of absence for incarcerated individuals and adopted only Amendment A1, a technical fix to the definition of immediate family. A series of Christian amendments to restrict eligibility, require electronic monitoring, limit duration and location, impose liability, require more staffing, add funding contingencies, narrow family definitions, and mandate restraints were all rejected. The committee then adopted the proposed substitute and advanced the bill to Rules.
For Senate Bill 5895 on extraordinary medical placements, the committee rejected amendments that would have barred placements after recent serious infractions, required physician specialty qualifications, limited eligibility for those not in rehabilitative programming, added reporting and Washington-only placement requirements, and required sentencing court review. The proposed substitute was adopted and the bill was referred to Ways and Means. On Senate Bill 5911, the committee adopted Amendment C1 to place youth Social Security funds into protected accounts such as ABLE accounts, then advanced the bill as amended to Ways and Means. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 5940 on an extended foster care housing pilot after discussion of eligibility and program limits, and Senate Bill 5945 on persistent offender resentencing after rejecting amendments related to retroactivity, victim notice, ISRB review, programming participation, and exclusions for serious offenses; the bill was sent onward subject to signatures. Senate Bill 5957 on adding positions to the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory Committee and Senate Bill 5966 on medically tailored meals were also discussed, with the latter receiving proposed amendments on provider type, administrative limits, and a funding contingency, though the transcript ends before final action on those measures.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Governor's Inauguration (01/05/2023)
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_P2SebNSBew, 2026-07-02T03:39:36+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
0:00 House Session – Inauguration Day – January 5, 2023
9:23 Call the House to Order
9:25 Adjourn from Session of January 4, 2023
9:38 Leaves of Absence
11:20 Introduction of Guests
11:58 Resolution to form Joint Convention
16:51 Senate Message
17:19 Introduction of Senate and Senate President
18:45 Joint Convention called to Order
18:49 Report by Joint Committee
19:12 Introduction and Seating of Special Guests
28:27 Recess
40:56 Joint Convention called to Order
40:59 Introduction and Seating of Special Guests (Cont.)
42:35 Introduction of Governor Sununu and Mrs. Sununu
43:29 Invocation by Pastor Michael Worsley
48:22 Posting of Colors by New Hampshire National Guard
49:18 Pledge of Allegiance by Charlotte Cotti
49:46 National Anthem by Molly Dennehy
52:40 Administration of Oath to Governor Sununu
54:41 Administration of Oath to Executive Counselors
56:45 Inaugural Address by Governor Sununu
1:23:47 Benediction by Pastor Michael Worsley
1:28:25 Adjournment of Joint Convention
1:29:33 House called to Order
1:29:35 Adjourn from the Early Session
1:30:13 Recess to the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
NH
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQHnyO93Vng, 2026-06-14T02:39:09+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
0:00 House Session – February 1, 2024
9:39 Call the House to Order
9:41 Adjourn from the Late Session
9:55 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart
12:51 Pledge of Allegiance
13:16 National Anthem by Tasha Lawson
15:01 Leaves of Absence
15:33 Introduction of Guests
16:20 Communication – Welcome Rep. Sean Durkin and Rep. Michael Murphy
17:17 Memorial Remarks for Hon. Suzanne Smith
23:25 Motion to place Memorial Remarks in Permanent Journal
23:38 Bill Removed from Consent Calendar: CACR 20, HR 20, HB 1447-FN
24:24 Adoption of Consent Calendar
25:26 Motion to Suspend House Rules
26:54 HB 1199-FN-A
27:11 Motion to Table (DIV)
30:46 HB 1588-FN
31:23 HB 1598-FN-A
32:57 HB 1237-FN
33:29 ITL (DIV)
42:21 FA 0345h
43:20 OTPA
44:06 Motion to Reconsider HB 396 (DIV)
49:26 HB 1372-FN (RC)
53:36 HB 1068
53:55 OTP (RC)
1:01:55 ITL
1:02:33 HB 1520-FN-A
1:02:48 OTP (DIV)
1:15:40 ITL
1:16:57 CACR 23
1:17:11 OTP (RC)
1:37:51 HB 1002 (RC)
2:15:09 Announcements
2:16:49 Lunch Recess until 1:30 pm
3:45:49 HB 1005-FN
3:47:08 HB 1248 -FN
3:47:26 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (RC)
3:50:19 HB 1230 (DIV)
4:03:19 HB 1398
4:03:50 HB 1499
4:05:08 CACR 13
4:05:34 FA 0385h (RC)
4:18:50 OTP (RC)
4:21:06 Motion to place debate on CACR 13 in Permanent Journal
4:21:25 HB 1179-FN
4:22:27 HB 1338 (RC)
4:33:15 HR 21 (DIV)
4:41:46 HB 1391-FN (DIV)
5:02:35CACR 20
5:03:07 Motion to Indefinitely Postpone (DIV)
5:08:43 HR 20 (RC)
5:15:18 HB 1447-FN (DIV)
5:27:04 Third Reading
5:27:40 Announcements
5:30:36 Unanimous Consent – Rep. William Boyd
5:33:39 Motion to Print Remarks of Rep. Boyd in Permanent Journal
5:33:48 Recess to Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
NH
Keywords:
NH House of Representatives Committee Streaming, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHKZjSMGYKo, 2026-06-14T02:39:02+00:00, 2.2.23, Data collected via generic collector engine, http://gencourt.state.nh.us/house/calendars_journals/
0:00 House Session – April 21, 2022
4:56 Adjourn from the Session of April 21,2022
5:10 Prayer – Reverend Bob Stewart
8:07 Pledge of Allegiance
8:31 National Anthem – Piccola Opera Youth Chorus of Manchester
10:54 Leaves of Absence
11:43 Introduction of Guests
12:57 Memorial Resolution – Rep. Katherine Rogers
26:15 House Resolution #23
27:28 Tartan Day Program
42:36 Bill removed from Consent Calendar: SB 376-FN, SB 394-FN
43:01 Consent Calendar Adopted
44:34 SB 458-FN
1:21:27 SB 291
1:33:26 SB 306-FN
1:46:54 SB 401-FN
2:02:34 SB 456-FN-A
2:03:31 SB 381-FN-A
2:04:29 SB 420-FN-A-L
2:08:51 Motion to remove HB 172 from the Table
2:14:07 Motion to remove HB 1506-FN from the Table
2:18:53 SB 242
2:29:13 SB 365
2:32:56 SB 418-FN
2:54:45 SB 425-FN
2:55:45 SB 427-FN
2:59:28 Announcements
2:59:47 Lunch Recess until 1:00 pm
4:06:56 SB 267-FN-A
4:08:28 SB 438-FN-L
4:33:38 SB 403-FN-A
4:50:38 SB 407-FN
4:58:37 SB 416-FN
5:02:55 SB 430-FN-A
5:16:11 SB 444-FN
5:17:06 SB 459-FN
5:38:12 SB 278-FN
5:39:06 SB 346-FN-A
5:42:25 SB 240
5:58:09 SB 241
6:11:29 SB 442-FN
6:26:32 Motion to Print Debate on SB 240 in the Permanent Journal
6:26:45 Motion to Print Debate on SB 241 in the Permanent Journal
6:27:20 SB 376-FN
6:36:22 SB 394-FN
6:37:11 Third Reading Motion
6:37:54 Announcements
6:39:21 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Espitia
6:40:12 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Belanger
6:41:40 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Ammon
6:52:00 Unanimous Consent – Rep. Perez
6:56:20 House in Recess until the Call of the Chair, 928, house, all, 2.2.40, 2.1.47
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And Will, I see you are up front first in that Senate Bill 5873 concerning escorted leaves of absence
- We heard this bill on January 13th, and the bill pertains to escorted leaves of absence.
- The bill combines into one category escorted leave for attending a funeral or going to the bedside of
- The bill also expands escorted leave requests to include an individual participating in reentry programs
- So with that, we are going to start with Senate Bill 5873, escorted leaves.
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee met in executive session to review several bills, with one bill on the DCYF Oversight Board (SB 5942) held until the following week so additional stakeholder input could be incorporated. Staff briefed bills on escorted leaves for incarcerated individuals (SB 5873), extraordinary medical placements (SB 5895), financial stability for youth in DCYF care receiving Social Security benefits (SB 5911), an extended foster care housing pilot (SB 5940), changes to the persistent offender definition and resentencing (SB 5945), adding positions to the Office of Homeless Youth Advisory Committee (SB 5957), and medically tailored meals for Apple Health enrollees (SB 5966). Several of these bills had multiple proposed amendments, many offered by Senator Christian, addressing eligibility limits, monitoring, location restrictions, time limits, liability, victim notification, and funding contingencies.
In executive action, the committee adopted only the chair’s technical amendment to SB 5873 and rejected the other proposed amendments, then advanced the bill as a proposed substitute to the Rules Committee. SB 5895 also moved forward as a proposed substitute after most amendments were rejected and one was withdrawn; the committee sent it to Ways and Means. SB 5911’s amendment clarifying protected accounts for youth benefits was adopted, and the bill was advanced to Ways and Means. SB 5940 was also advanced to Ways and Means after adoption of the substitute. SB 5945’s proposed substitute was adopted and the bill was sent forward, while SB 5957 and SB 5966 were briefly discussed in briefing but not acted on during the portion of the meeting captured here. The chair noted that any remaining executive bills not completed would be taken up at the next meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Escorted by Assembly Member Lee is Telma Boak.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Bains is June Natar.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Fong is Cindy Quo.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Subur is Judy Abdo.
- Escorted by Assembly Member McKinnor, Escorted by Assembly Member McKinnor is Faisa Malik.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Escorted by Assembly Member Lee is Telma Boak.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Fong is Cindy Quo.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Subur is Judy Abdo.
- Escorted by Assembly Member McKinnor, Escorted by Assembly Member McKinnor is Faisa Malik.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Boerner is Dr. Julie Dusharm. Assembly Member Boerner is escorting Dr.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through routine procedural business. A motion to suspend the rules for AJR 28, urging Congress to pass the Department of Homeland Security funding bill, failed on a 43-16 vote. The body then proceeded to the daily file and third reading file, with several items passed, retained, or continued.
The main floor action centered on House Resolution 81 recognizing Women’s History Month. Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from several caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the contributions of women in California history and current public life, as well as ongoing issues such as violence, discrimination, wage gaps, and representation. The resolution was opened for coauthors, received 74 coauthors, and was adopted by voice vote. The Assembly also held a lengthy Women of the Year ceremony, recognizing honorees from across the state for community service, advocacy, education, health care, public safety, housing, labor, and civic leadership.
Later, the Assembly took up ACR 153 designating March as Irish Heritage Month. Members spoke about Irish American history, immigration, labor, public service, and California’s ties to Ireland. The resolution received 70 coauthors and was adopted by voice vote. The chamber then approved consent calendar items, including AB 1597 and AB 1549, both by 69-0 votes. The Assembly announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- From Senate District 6, escorted by Senator Niello, Sarah Aquino.
- From Senate District 13, escorted by Senator Becker, Lynn Adams.
- Escorted by Senator Perez, Joy Chen.
- From Senate District 29, escorted by Senator Reyes, Connie Leva.
- Members of the Legislative Women's Caucus, please do not leave.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and suspended several rules and journal requirements to facilitate the floor session and a budget subcommittee hearing notice. The chamber then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 114, designating March 15–21 as National Surveyors’ Week. Senator Grove spoke in support, emphasizing the historical importance of surveyors and their role in infrastructure, property rights, and California’s economy. The resolution passed by unanimous roll call vote, 40-0, and Grove introduced Christy Ashay, president of the California Land Surveyors Association, as a guest.
The main item of the day was Senate Resolution 76 recognizing Women’s History Month and honoring 42 women from across California. Senator Menjivar presented the resolution, highlighting women’s leadership and the need to continue advancing equity, pay protections, and opportunity. Senators Richardson, Pérez, Hurtado, Rubio, Wahab, and others spoke in support on behalf of the Black, LGBTQ, Latino, Jewish, AAPI, and other caucuses, each underscoring the contributions of women in public service, civil rights, labor, science, education, and community leadership. The resolution passed unanimously, 40-0.
After the vote, the Senate proceeded with an extended recognition ceremony for the 42 Women of the Year honorees from Senate districts statewide, with brief biographies read into the record. The session also included an adjournment in memory of James Bernard Peth, offered by Senator Ashby, who described his work as a teacher, coach, and community volunteer. The Senate announced it would recess and reconvene on March 19, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 10th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Susan Peterson is escorted by Assembly Member Flora.
- escorted by Assembly From Assembly District 17 is Honey Mahogany, escorted by Assembly McBrahaney.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Schultz.
- Donna Bender, escorted by Assembly Member Gabriel.
- Deng escorted by Assembly Member Taa. Dr.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call and prayer, then dispensed with the reading of the prior journal and handled routine motions, including re-referring AB 432 and AB 564 to committees. The main item of business was House Resolution 14, proclaiming March 2025 as Women’s History Month. Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry opened on the resolution, and members from the LGBTQ, Native American, Asian American Pacific Islander, Black, Latino, Jewish, and other caucuses spoke in support, emphasizing women’s historical contributions, ongoing inequities, and the importance of representation and parity in public life. Assemblymember DeMaio also supported the resolution while urging attention to girls’ sports. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 78 coauthors were added.
The chamber then held its annual California Women of the Year ceremony, with Aguiar-Curry and other members recognizing honorees from across Assembly districts for leadership in education, health care, public service, advocacy, business, and community work. The lengthy roll call highlighted a broad range of women’s accomplishments and community impact. Guest introductions followed, including Sacramento District Attorney Tien Ho, VSP Vision Care executives celebrating the company’s 70th anniversary, and EMTs and ambulance support staff being honored by the California Ambulance Association.
The Assembly also took up the second-day consent calendar, which was adopted 71-0. Assemblymember Schultz then delivered an adjournment in memory of Barbara Beckley, founding member and artistic director emerita of the Colony Theatre Company, praising her contributions to Los Angeles theater and the arts. The House then adjourned until Thursday, March 13 at 9 a.m., with a Revenue and Taxation Committee hearing scheduled upon adjournment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- From Senate District 6, escorted by Senator Nilo, Sarah Aquino.
- From Senate District 11, escorted by Senator Wiener, Este Soler.
- From Senate District 13, escorted by Senator Becker, Lynn Adams.
- Escorted by Senator Perez, Joy Chen.
- From Senate District 29, escorted by Senator Reyes, Connie Leva.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and suspended several rules and notices for floor business. The chamber approved the journals for March 9–12, 2026, and suspended Joint Rule 62(a) to allow a Budget Subcommittee on Education hearing on item 6120 with short notice. The body then took up third reading items, beginning with SCR 114 designating March 15–21 as National Surveyors’ Week. Senator Grove spoke in support, emphasizing the historical importance of surveyors and their role in infrastructure, land ownership, and economic development. The resolution passed unanimously, 40-0, and Grove introduced guest Christy Ashay, president of the California Land Surveyors Association.
The Senate next considered SR 76 recognizing Women’s History Month and honoring 42 women from across California. Senator Menjivar led the resolution, highlighting women’s contributions and calling for continued policy work on equity, pay, and opportunity. Senators Richardson, Perez, Rubio, Wahab, and others spoke in support on behalf of the Black, LGBTQ+, Latino, Jewish, AAPI, and other caucuses, citing women’s historic and ongoing leadership and the need to address persistent inequality. The resolution was adopted unanimously, 40-0.
After the vote, the Senate proceeded to a lengthy floor ceremony recognizing the Women of the Year honorees from each district, with brief biographies read into the record for community leaders, educators, public safety officials, veterans, advocates, business owners, and others. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of James Bernard Peth, offered by Senator Ashby in honor of the father of Senate Ethics Committee Chief Counsel Aaron Peth. The Senate announced it would recess and reconvene on March 19, 2026, at 9 a.m.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- From Senate District 6, escorted by Senator Nilo, Sarah Aquino.
- From Senate District 11, escorted by Senator Wiener, Esta Solair.
- From Senate District 13, escorted by Senator Becker, Lynn Adams.
- Escorted by Senator Perez, Joy Chen.
- From Senate District 29, escorted by Senator Reyes, Connie Leva.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 25th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Escorted by Assembly Member Addis is Gabriel Pena.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Hoover is Scylla Holiday.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Irwin is Evan Roderick.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Ward is Alfonzo Campos.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Alanis is Ashley Cope.
Summary:
The Assembly met on July 17, 2025, after a quorum call and prayer, then moved through a long ceremonial and floor session. The chamber recognized the 2025 Science and Technology Policy Fellows, the 2024-25 Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellows, and the 2025 Assembly Fellows, and also heard guest introductions honoring Brad Webb of Legislative Counsel, youth advocates supporting AB 1231, the Live Oak Lady Lions softball team, the new UC President J.B. Milliken, the Rohnert Park 11-and-under Cal Ripken All-Star team, and arts leaders from Auburn. The Assembly also took up several procedural motions, including removing some bills from the consent calendar and noting absences.
On the floor, members adopted ACR 12 designating November 1 as Fernando Valenzuela Day, with broad support and 66 co-authors, and later adopted H.R. 56 recognizing August 2025 as Chicano Heritage Month, with 65 co-authors. The Assembly also adopted ACR 101 naming a portion of State Highway Route 46 the James Dean Memorial Highway, and H.R. 50 proclaiming November 25, 2025, as Elimination of Violence Against Women Day, with members emphasizing survivor support and prevention. In each case, authors and supporters highlighted the cultural, historical, or public-safety significance of the measures.
The chamber also concurred in Senate amendments on several bills, including AB 359 on the Political Reform Act, AB 594 on student health insurance protections, AB 1085 banning license plate obstruction devices and penalizing sellers, AB 1286 on public employment transparency, and AB 1505, the Agriculture Committee omnibus bill. AJR 14, urging federal attention to the impact of tariffs on California ports, passed 44-1 after debate over trade policy and port jobs. AJR 17, calling for modernization of immigration law and a pathway to lawful status for long-term undocumented residents, passed 47-7 after extensive debate focused on immigrant families, the economy, and federal enforcement actions. The Assembly also adopted the resolutions by voice vote where required and recorded the roll-call results for the joint resolutions.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025 at 10:04 am
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe you had to leave. Okay, I had to leave.
- And then you also mentioned the escorts, the police escorts.
- There’s funeral escorts.
- She had to leave, okay.
- Jason Warren had to leave, sir. Had to leave?
Bills:
HB1455, HB1777, HB2101, HB2136, HB2609, HB3142, HB3552, HB3846, HB4155, HB4514, HB4879, HB4995, HB5014, HB5139, HB5228, HB5436, HCR40
Keywords:
mental health, jail diversion, law enforcement, reporting requirements, criminal justice, data collection, criminal justice reform, intellectual disability, mental illness, data reporting, public safety, reporting, substance abuse, sex offender, driver's license, identification, gunshot detection, unreported gunshots, municipal police, crime investigation
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard several bills, generally leaving them pending after testimony. HB 4995 would create a training/certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would protect tactical medical staff and improve emergency care; the committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the OmniBase/failure-to-appear-or-pay license hold program; the author and supporters argued it unfairly compounds debt and traps drivers in noncompliance, while judges and municipal court representatives said it is an effective, voluntary tool that prompts court appearances and reduces warrants. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/THC substances, and HB 5436 would allow licensed auto recyclers to purchase certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shop activity; both bills drew supportive testimony and were left pending.
The committee also heard HB 1777, which would place a discrete sex-offender designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for registrants under Chapter 62. The author said the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and cited other states and research in support, while opponents argued it would function as a scarlet letter, increase harassment, and punish people who are already complying with the law. HB 4155 would create a Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study risk factors, coordinate agencies, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, TCFV, and a survivor testified in support, emphasizing the number of family violence homicides and the need for coordinated, data-driven prevention, and the bill was left pending.
Finally, HB 4514 would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and confidentiality protections, to help businesses verify identities and combat fraud. Supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce losses from fake IDs and organized theft, while the author stressed privacy safeguards and limited, consent-based use. The committee substitute was withdrawn and the bill was left pending.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Joint House-Senate Floor Session Jan 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
North Dakota Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, may I present Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinding and the escort committee.
- May I present Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinding and the escort committee.
- Ista and Senators Hogan and Hogan to the escort committee. Mr. Sergeant at Arms. Mr.
- Will the escort committee please come forward to escort the governor and the First Lady out of the chambers
- Will the escort committee come forward to escort Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strindon out of the chambers
Summary:
The House convened in joint session for the special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly, with introductions of visiting officials and a moment of silence for former Governor Alan Olson. The chamber then escorted Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strind and Governor Kelly Armstrong, along with First Lady Kirstie Armstrong, to the rostrum. The governor’s remarks were ordered printed in the journal.
Governor Armstrong addressed the special session’s single purpose: considering North Dakota’s $199 million first-year federal award under the rural health transformation program. He thanked legislators, HHS, tribal partners, providers, and community leaders for their work on the state’s CMS application, and said four bills helped improve the application score: requiring the presidential fitness test in PE courses, adding nutrition education to physicians’ continuing education, joining the physician assistant licensure compact, and expanding pharmacists’ scope of practice. He said he looked forward to signing those bills and the accompanying appropriation measure.
The governor described the rural health plan as focused on four pillars: promoting wellness and healthy lifestyles, stabilizing the rural health workforce, expanding access through telehealth and mobile services, and using technology and data to improve care. He emphasized that the plan would avoid new buildings and unsustainable programs, and instead use federal funds for lasting, scalable reforms. He said the state could receive at least $500 million over five years, possibly more, and urged quick authorization and appropriation so the funding could be deployed responsibly.
After the governor and lieutenant governor were escorted out, the joint session was dissolved. The House then returned to regular business, announced committee meetings, excused absent members, and adjourned until 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 23rd, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe you had to leave. Okay, I had to leave.
- And then you also mentioned the escorts, the police escorts.
- She had to leave, okay.
- He had to leave. All right. Is Daniel Pew? He had to leave.
- Jason Warren had to leave, sir. Had to leave?
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several public safety, criminal justice, and regulatory bills. HB 4995 would create a training and certification program allowing licensed physicians and certain EMS personnel assigned to tactical units to carry firearms during high-risk deployments, with supporters saying it would let tactical medical staff protect themselves while providing immediate care; the bill was left pending. HB 2609 would repeal the failure-to-appear-or-pay/OmniBase license-hold program, with the author and advocates arguing it creates compounding debt and unnecessary barriers to driving, while judges and municipal court representatives said the program is a voluntary, cost-effective tool that improves court appearances and reduces warrants; the bill was also left pending. HB 4879 would create a grant program to help local law enforcement pay for lab testing of suspected hemp/Delta-9 THC substances, and HB 5436 would let licensed auto recyclers buy certain untitled vehicles for scrap or parts to curb illegal sales, VIN cloning, and chop shops; both measures were left pending after brief testimony in support.
The committee also heard HB 1777, which would require a discrete designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people required to register as sex offenders. The author and supporters argued the marker would help law enforcement and businesses quickly identify potentially dangerous offenders and prevent harm, while opponents called it a stigmatizing “scarlet letter” that would increase harassment, family harm, and reintegration barriers. The bill was left pending. HB 4155 would create a two-year Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force in the Governor’s Office to study family violence homicides, gather stakeholders, and recommend policy changes; the author, HHSC, the Texas Council on Family Violence, and a survivor testified in support, and the bill was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4514, which would authorize DPS to use facial image verification, with consent and privacy safeguards, to help businesses confirm identities and combat fraud; supporters from the lumber and identity-verification industries said it would reduce theft and fraud, and the bill was left pending. Finally, HB 5139 would clarify that peace officers and jailers are justified in using less lethal force weapons when acting within training and official duties; law enforcement groups supported the measure as a way to encourage use of less lethal tools without fear of prosecution, and testimony was underway when the transcript ended.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Will the floor leave? as amended. All in favor signify by as amended.
- Will the floor leave?
- We further propose the appointment of a joint committee to escort the governor to the House Chamber.
- the lieutenant governor to the escort the lieutenant governor to the house<00:21:53.520><c> chamber.
- </c> member of the joint committee to escort member of the joint committee to escort the<00:22:29.760
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-part 2/Joint Convention of the House & Senate/State of the State Address 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the members of the Senate to the front of the chamber.
- The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort stand?
- will escort the Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the constitutional<00:07:31.199><c> officers</c><00:07:
- The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the distinguished guest to the front of the chamber.
- The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the Lieutenant Governor to the front of the chamber.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 / Joint Convention of the House and Senate / State of the State Address Apr 23rd, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Sergeant at Arms will escort the members of the Senate to their seats.
- The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the Chief Justice, the members of the...
- The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the Constitutional Officers to the front of the chamber.
- The Sergeant-at-Arms will escort the Lieutenant Governor to the front of the chamber.
- His plan leaves nobody there working to prevent the next pandemic.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Escorted by Assembly Member Brian is Leroy Hamilton.
- Escorted by Assembly Member El Hawari is Vernal Brown.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Gibson is Dr. Jawan Hilton. Dr.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Ransom is Bernice King Tingle.
- Escorted by Assembly Member Wilson is Vincent Hayes.