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TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Elections Mar 13th, 2025

Elections

AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that's not just me saying it; it's actually in writing. It's in writing.
  • She said that literally in her writing.
  • Although the Bar gives great write-ups in the Attorney General magazine, they are one- Although the Bar
  • gives great write-ups in the Attorney General magazine, they are one-sided.
  • Early write-in ballot.
Bills: SB1003, SB1006, SB1029, SB1037, SB1038, SB1039, SB1040, SB1053, SB1057, SB1060, SB1061, SB1068, SB1069
Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, campaign finance, contribution limits, reporting requirements, political action committees, elections, campaign contributions, candidate committees, posthumous provisions, termination process, Arizona Revised Statutes, voting systems, vote tabulation, election security
Summary: The Judiciary and Elections Committee opened with roll call, member introductions, and a lengthy agenda item on alleged anomalies involving the State Bar of Arizona. The committee heard live testimony from a former attorney who described his disciplinary experience as retaliatory and unfair, and staff read excerpts from affidavits criticizing bar discipline procedures, notice, and due process. Members debated the State Bar’s authority, attorney discipline rules, and whether attorneys can practice while under investigation, with some arguing the bar is unaccountable and others emphasizing the Supreme Court’s oversight and existing disciplinary procedures. The committee then considered several election-related bills. SB 1037, requiring stricter security measures for vote-recording and tabulating equipment, passed 4-2-1 after members debated claims of election-system vulnerabilities and the cost of added safeguards. SB 1038, which would make cast vote records publicly available quickly after polls close, was amended to require transmission to the Secretary of State within 48 hours after canvass and then passed 4-2-1. SB 1040, expanding public online access to voter registration rolls in read-only form, also passed 4-2-1 after privacy concerns were raised and the sponsor argued for transparency. The committee next approved SB 1039, allowing attorneys who prevail in discipline matters to seek damages for reputational harm and lost earnings, despite objections that it raised separation-of-powers concerns and testimony about bar discipline procedures. SB 1053, capping Arizona resident concealed-carry permit fees at 10% of the nonresident fee, passed 4-2-1 after supporters framed it as a constitutional-rights and affordability measure and opponents raised public-safety and revenue concerns. SB 1057, requiring ballot paper fraud-countermeasure features, passed 4-2-1 after debate over cost and vendor capability. SB 1060, removing a voting exemption for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States, passed 3-2-2 amid concerns about unintended effects on military families. Finally, SB 1061, lowering the fentanyl threshold for enhanced sentencing from 200 grams to 9 grams, drew strong opposition from defense and civil-liberties witnesses who warned it would sweep in users and prescribed medications; the transcript ends during that testimony, before a final action is shown.
AZ
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, Mr.
  • block 13A, block 13B, and what I need to write in the supplemental, and they will review your forms
  • My understanding now, with all of the potential changes that are not in writing, is that you all are
  • Or is D in the striker? D is in the striker.
  • Local petitions and never talk about candidates, so we regulate the voters in one way but don't regulate
Bills: SB1003, SB1060, SB1134, SB1275, SB1327, SB1429, SB1618, SB1634, SB1654, SB1803, SCR1002, SCR1005, SCR1023, SCR1027
Keywords: election, canvass, certification, ballot tabulation, write-in candidates, registration, voting procedures, voter registration, temporary absence, absentee voting, residency, military voters, overseas voters, election law, Arizona Revised Statutes, political signs, campaign materials, public safety, municipal regulation, veterans
Summary: The committee first heard a lengthy presentation and discussion focused on Arizona State University’s foreign research ties, especially collaborations and funding connected to China and Chinese military-affiliated institutions. The presenter argued that ASU and the Arizona Board of Regents had not been transparent about foreign gifts, contracts, and research partnerships, citing federal reporting forms, the Wolf Amendment, export-control concerns, and alleged links to dual-use technologies such as quantum systems, AI, robotics, microelectronics, and biosecurity. A witness from American Global Strategies testified in support, saying the bill would help protect U.S. research security and national security by imposing state-level guardrails on sensitive collaborations. After questions, the committee considered a strike-everything amendment to SB 1060 that would bar public universities from entering into or continuing certain loans, gifts, contracts, research partnerships, or sponsored projects involving the PRC, the CCP, and listed Chinese military-linked universities, require ABOR review and approval, and impose reporting and budget penalties. The amendment was withdrawn, and the committee instead took up SB 1327, which directs ABOR to require university research security policies and to report annually on those policies and on foreign contributions over $250,000; SB 1327 received a 4-2 do-pass recommendation, with Del Santos, Hernandez, and Márquez voting no and Kolodin, Powell, Keshel, and Gillette voting yes. The committee then heard SB 1803, a veterans bill regulating unrecognized persons who assist with VA disability claims. The sponsor and industry witnesses said the bill would protect veterans from bad actors by requiring disclosures, capping fees, banning certain practices, and filing service agreements with the Attorney General, while opponents argued it could restrict consumer choice, resemble a price ceiling, and still allow non-attorneys to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. After extensive debate over contingent fees, legal ethics, and whether the bill was too favorable to one company, the committee continued the hearing with additional testimony and questions.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/18/26 - Afternoon Meeting

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
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  • activity in in those special elections. activity in in those special elections.
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  • in in reports filed by candidates<00:57:26.000> and<00:57:26.240> reports<00:57:26.799
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Bills: HF3698, HF4243, HF4239, HF4241, HF4242, HF4240
Keywords: libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, campaign finance, elections, political contributions, disclosure, reporting thresholds, economic interest statements, financial disclosure, ethics, public officials, local officials, metropolitan governmental unit, metropolitan area, candidate filings, principal campaign committee, political committee
AL
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

Ethics and Campaign Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • In fact, there is not a single school that has had negative outcomes.
  • Just hang in there. That's good. Take a playful approach. How are you doing, sir?
  • Is Senator Madison going to carry it in committee, or who's carrying the house?
  • Uh, we're already in that season of...
  • We're already in that season of having to file our economic statements.
Bills: SB165
Keywords: candidates, economic interests, disclosure, ethics, transparency, public officials, 1136, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/10/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Clardy continued, saying that beginning with candidates in the 2027 and 2028 school year
  • So, uh, beginning with,<01:00:04.000> uh,<01:00:04.240> candidates<01:00:05.040> in<
  • in 2027 and 2028 with, uh, candidates in 2027 and 2028 that<01:00:08.640> are that are that are
  • So, in short, candidates won't just learn the science of reading theory.
  • Unfortunately, many candidates do not get this opportunity to practice their learning in an elementary
Bills: HF3421
Keywords: early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers, school-based experience, reading intervention, Minnesota education policy, 1183, house
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) May 8th, 2025

State Affairs

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) May 8th, 2025

State Affairs

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/17/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Then the charter school's board of directors can request in writing an informal hearing before the authorizer
  • <00:20:46.960> And<00:20:47.120> the proposed action in writing.
  • And the proposed action in writing.
  • <00:20:57.760> writing<00:20:58.000> an directors can request in writing an directors
  • can request in writing an informal<00:20:58.640> hearing<00:20:59.360> uh<00:20:59.520
Bills: HF3487, HF3421
Keywords: anonymous reporting, school safety, education, crisis intervention, threat reporting, early literacy, reading instruction, teacher preparation, teacher candidates, teacher licensure, educator licensing, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board, PELSB, field experience, supervised practicum, evidence-based reading, science of reading, literacy methods, teacher training, preservice teachers
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025 at 08:00 am

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025 at 08:00 am

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

AL
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Jan 21st, 2026

Constitution, Campaigns and Elections

Transcript Highlights:
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  • I mean a book data in a in a primary.
  • in the bill. in the bill.
  • ones in gas. ones in gas.
  • act in that city? act in that city?
Bills: HB67, HB89, HB67, HB89
Keywords: parental rights, drag performances, public schools, public libraries, overnight programs, gender identity, minor safety, HB89, Medicaid, pregnant women, pregnancy, prenatal care, ambulatory prenatal care, presumptive eligibility, temporary Medicaid coverage, Alabama Medicaid Agency, maternal health, low-income women, health coverage, eligibility determination
KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (11-15-22) - Part 1

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (10-11-22) - Part 1

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission (9-13-22) - Part 1

VA
VA

Virginia 2026 1st Special Session

Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup Jun 16th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • Gaps in the... so there is still drip pricing in the broader... ...in the broader housing market.
  • In this presentation, no. We have a lot of it in our report. I saw it in the written report. Okay.
  • in Richmond who's...
  • in Richmond who's going to let me stay in their place for free, right?
  • in advance.
Keywords: Virginia Housing Commission - Fees in Residential Rental Agreements Workgroup, 976, house, all
Summary: The workgroup began with introductions and then reviewed staff research on rental fees, including recent Virginia laws on lease transparency, application fees, payment portal fees, security deposits, pet fees, late fees, and maintenance charges, as well as approaches in other states. Members discussed the federal FTC rule on rental advertising and how Virginia’s current laws interact with broader consumer protection provisions. Several participants raised concerns about enforcement, remedies, and whether transparency rules should be placed in the landlord-tenant code to make them easier for tenants to use. The main legislative discussion centered on Senator Van Valkenburg’s SB 349, which would standardize and limit several rental charges. The bill would cap application fees at $50, make application deposits optional, limit administrative and utility-related fees, restrict renewal fees, require earlier disclosure of fees before touring, shorten the security deposit return deadline from 45 to 30 days, prohibit automatic move-out fees, and cap security deposits at one month’s rent. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency, predictability, and affordability for renters, while opponents warned about unintended consequences, especially for landlords in college towns and for tenants with weaker credit or unusual circumstances. There was also debate over whether application deposits are used to hold units off the market or function as a barrier to entry, and whether the bill should instead focus on clearer definitions and timing. Members also discussed application fee practices in Virginia, including whether landlords charge every adult on the lease, whether fees are truly capped at $50 plus out-of-pocket costs, and whether portable tenant screening reports should be considered. On security deposits, there was a sharp divide: tenant advocates argued that a one-month cap would reduce barriers for low-income renters and that larger deposits do not clearly correlate with damage risk, while industry representatives said the current two-month cap helps landlords manage risk and avoid higher rents or litigation costs. The workgroup did not take any formal votes, but the chair indicated that some issues appeared closer to consensus than others and that the application deposit and security deposit provisions likely need further follow-up before any final recommendations.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION Sep 9th, 2021

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (10/16/23)

NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee to Study Extended Producer Responsibility (09/18/23)

MS
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate - New Member Swearing In - 6 January, 2026 ; 11:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We will be swearing you in by the order of your number.
  • Y'all already in here. She's going to take a picture for you.
  • I'm going to let them circulate in a second so we don't interrupt while you're speaking.
  • I'm going to let them circulate in a second so we don't interrupt while you're speaking.
Keywords: MS Senate - New Member Swearing In - 6 January, 2026 ; 11:00 AM, 925, all
Summary: The meeting was a ceremonial swearing-in for newly elected Mississippi senators, with family members and guests present for photos and congratulations after each oath. The presiding officer repeatedly administered the standard oath of office, which included pledges to support the U.S. and state constitutions, faithfully discharge legislative duties, and not vote based on promises from other legislators. Senators Johnny DuPree, Don Harkness, Teresa Gillespie Eason, Kamasha B. Mumford, and Senator Pope were among those introduced and sworn in. The transcript is largely focused on the formal oath-taking, brief remarks of welcome, and photo opportunities, rather than legislative debate or policy discussion. No bills were discussed, and no votes or substantive committee actions were taken in this segment.