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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- uh you see a similar thing in I think uh you see a similar thing in I think the<00:10:27.279>
- Still, I think it will be something they'll notice, a couple thousand, what do you think?
- Still, I think it will be something they'll notice, a couple thousand, what do you think?
- Still, I think it will be something they'll notice, a couple thousand, what do you think?
- Still, I think it will be something they'll notice, a couple thousand, what do you think?
Keywords:
HF627, fiscal note, fiscal notes, Minnesota Legislature, state government, committee procedure, ranking minority member, minority party, standing committee, Ways and Means, Finance Committee, legislative process, budget analysis, fiscal impact, Minnesota Statutes 3.98, committee chair, legislative transparency, HF474, Hubert H. Humphrey, Henry Mower Rice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think...
- I think it's an excellent piece of legislation, and we're fully supportive.
- We don't want to overly regulate, but I think this is also a vitally important part of the puzzle as
- I think it all just fits together beautifully.
- So, I think at the end of the day, this is putting Texas in control of accrediting entities that are
Keywords:
pediatrics, medical education, subsidiary, preceptorship, medical training, student programs, mental health, loan repayment, education funding, mental health professionals, healthcare access, Texas Success Initiative, exemption, public officers, employees, higher education, Capitol view, Austin, urban planning, construction
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think it is.
- I think that's...
- I think if we're going to do something in this chamber, I think we need to make a statement, and I think
- >> I<04:14:08.040>
think <04:14:08.240>so. >> I think so. - >> I think so.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, received an invocation from Dr. Denise Pope, and led the pledge of allegiance. The body then dispensed with the reading of the journal, committee reports, and bill titles. Several guests were introduced, including the doctor of the day, student pages, Carthage Christian Academy, Mississippi Valley State University visitors, the University of Southern Mississippi’s DuBard School and related programs, and members of the Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
The Senate took up Senate Bill 2896, which revises the Department of Public Safety salary schedule for MHP and MBN officers. Senator Hopson explained it as the vehicle for possible pay raises for troopers, NBI, and MBN officers, and the chamber adopted the committee substitute and passed the bill by morning roll call. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2917, a recurring appropriations cleanup measure; its main change would allow Mississippi Valley State University to use previously designated dormitory funds for repair and renovation instead. A reverse repealer amendment was adopted before final passage by morning roll call.
Senate Bill 2825, the Mississippi Health Care Industry Zone Act, was then considered. Senator Harkins said the bill extends the repealer for the health care industry zone incentive program to 2028 and noted the program has generated significant investment and jobs statewide. An amendment requested by the Mississippi Development Authority was adopted to revise eligibility language, including replacing a CON requirement with a requirement that a hospital have at least 25 acute care beds and deleting a section under current law. The bill then passed by morning roll call.
Finally, the Senate considered Senate Bill 2894 on local improvement projects and the return of unexpended funds and earned interest. Senator Harkins explained that the bill would require older local improvement project funds to be returned if projects were not moving forward, require reporting to DFA and the Legislative Budget Office, allow audits, and permit limited extensions, while also withholding a portion of other state distributions for noncompliance. Senators raised concerns about projects that are already obligated or delayed by workforce and engineering constraints, and Harkins said the bill would be refined with a reverse repealer to work with LBO and avoid disrupting active projects. The bill was discussed but not finally disposed of in the portion of the transcript provided.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I KNOW THIS IS PART OF THE CONVERSATION OF LAST YEAR AND I WANT TO THINK THE CHAIR FOR GIVING ME THE
- SO THINK OF THAT AS AN INDIRECT TRAINING SERVICE OVERALL.
- Weller: THAT'S A GREAT EXAMPLE, WE WERE ON THE GROUND AS SOON AS I THINK THERE WAS A STORM THAT HIT AROUND
- Weller: I THINK FROM THE REACH OFFICE PERSPECTIVE IT'S JUST WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO HAVE COMMUNICATION
- WHAT IS THE JOB MARKET GOING TO LOOK LIKE FOR HER SO WE'RE THINKING ABOUT THAT AT THE SAME TIME BUT
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 1st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now this one, I think, stuck out for me for a number of reasons, we have a challenge in our state, even
- I think every government agency ought to put the people in charge of that government agency on their
- And I think it's a very reasonable approach if I just wanted to find out information about a government
- And oftentimes, when you think about kind of the political activism. in our democracy, and we talk about
- I think that we, I really appreciate all the member here. We continue to stand with the committee.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/17/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I think somebody me, although I think I think somebody did,<00:47:01.119>
that <00:47:01.440>< - I think rules I think in some of this um I think rules I think rule<01:21:16.000>
making <01:21 - We think it's just the right thing to do. We think it's a common courtesy.
- We think it's just the right thing to do. We think it's a common courtesy.
- "Think that's perfect."
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Transcript Highlights:
- I think Ms.
- I think Ms.
- I think Ms.
- I think Ms.
- So, I think it it goes to Mr. decisions. So, I think it it goes to Mr.
Keywords:
property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land
Summary:
The committee first approved the April 9 minutes, then took up House File 2988, which would extend for eight more years a sales tax exemption tied to Minnesota State High School League tournament ticket revenue that is funneled into the league’s foundation and returned to schools as grants. Chair Youakim and Executive Director Eric Martins said the program sends more than $1.1 million annually back to schools for activity fee reductions, scholarships, coaching and training, AEDs, late buses, and other school needs, with over 98% of funds going directly to schools. Representative Huot and others spoke in support, while Representative Robinson questioned the structure and suggested the state could instead simply reduce ticket prices and not tax the tickets. The committee laid HF 2988 over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.
The committee then heard House File 4906, as amended, which would create a one-time property tax refund in calendar year 2026 for owners of residential homesteads and the homestead portion of agricultural property, funded by a $4 billion appropriation in fiscal year 2027. The bill includes a clawback for delinquent taxpayers and offsets to ensure no one receives more in property tax refunds than they paid. A House Research staffer said the Department of Revenue viewed the refund as potentially taxable, while House Research said it likely should be treated as a recovery of prior taxes, and the two would follow up. The bill was introduced with testimony from Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota and Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, both of whom opposed it, arguing it would create a large budget hole, force future cuts, and disproportionately benefit homeowners while excluding renters and lower-income Minnesotans.
Several members also raised concerns. Representative Hewitt said the state should prioritize public safety, rural EMS, and safety-net hospitals rather than a large rebate, and Representative Youakim argued the money would be better spent on longer-term property tax relief and education funding. Representative Hollins said the proposal would worsen racial and wealth inequities because homeownership is lower among communities of color and renters would get nothing. In response, the author and supporters said the bill is meant to put money back into people’s budgets and that individuals should be able to decide how to use their own money. The discussion continued with questions about the bill’s size and fiscal impact, but no final action on HF 4906 was taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (01/15/2025)
Health and Human Services
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (05/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it I think did it Well, darn. I think it I think did it get<00:42:59.760>
dropped? - think I think that's kind of obvious. think I think that's kind of obvious.
- Um, I think I think<01:37:35.960>
that <01:37:36.960>we <01:37:37.280>need think - Um, I think so.
- Um, I think so. There is a Chairman. Um, I think so.
Summary:
The committee met in executive session on Senate Bill 72, a parental rights in education measure, and considered an amendment offered by Representative Raymond. Raymond explained that his changes were intended to narrow the bill so it would not force schools to act as “surveillance operatives” for parents, especially regarding older students, and to avoid requiring teachers to disclose private family matters such as a student’s sexual orientation or pronouns. He also struck the bill’s “clear and convincing” standard and replaced it with a lower “evidence” standard, arguing teachers should have some basis for concern but not a burden equivalent to terminating parental rights. He said the amendment was meant to preserve due process, avoid weaponizing the bill in civil disputes, and reduce the risk of lawsuits.
Members then debated the scope of the bill and amendment. Supporters said schools should not withhold information about a child’s health, school environment, behavior, bullying, self-harm, or criminal conduct, and argued that parents have a right to know about serious issues such as mental health concerns, sexual assault, drug use, or other misconduct. Several members emphasized that teachers do not diagnose mental illness, but should report observable concerns and involve school administrators or counselors when necessary. Opponents argued the bill would chill communication between students and trusted adults at school, especially for children from dysfunctional or unsafe homes, and said it could force outing of gay or trans students and increase the risk of harm or self-harm. One member cited the Department of Education’s trusted-adult approach and said teachers are not covered by formal confidentiality rules in the same way as lawyers or doctors.
The discussion included examples and hypotheticals about bullying, sexual assault, drug use, self-harm, gender dysphoria, and whether a teacher would have to tell parents if a student used different pronouns or a nickname. Raymond and supporters said the bill would require disclosure of serious safety concerns but not compel teachers to diagnose or pry into private matters. Opponents argued the bill’s language still sweeps too broadly and could force disclosure in situations where a student fears abuse or being kicked out at home. The transcript does not show a final vote on the amendment or bill in the excerpt provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um so, I think it's I think communities.
- I do think that two to four that.
- So I I think as a to fit all.
- Um, so I think my answer to that is, yeah, I think we're frustrated by national data too.
- U but I think we're really open.
Keywords:
Capitol security, public safety, emergency management, state buildings, law enforcement, corrections, legislative approval, rule-making, financial impact, jail regulations, expungement, firearm eligibility, criminal records, organized retail crime, retail theft, supply chain theft, theft enterprise, organized theft, cargo theft, shoplifting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There's really no guidance, I think.
- we're thinking Transportation you know we're thinking about<00:40:55.839>
not <00:40:56.079>- Um, and it is a tool for getting to school and to work, so I think it is, um, you know, I think what
- it is um you know I work so I think it is um you know I think<00:44:07.160>
what <00:44:07.800- I think that you have really good intentions with this bill, and I get that, but I think the cloud in
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/24/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Typically, I think, Mr.
- This one I think is important. records. This one I think is important.
- Um, I think inserting tribal in the list of required communications I think is proper because I think
- I<02:10:00.480>
think <02:10:00.639>that I think that I think that uh<02:10:02.800> - <02:11:44.639>
this <02:11:44.880>means think think through uh what this means think
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I think point of order. I think point of order.
- But you know, I think and a lot of us think a lot of Minnesotans think that education should be available
- But you know, I think and a lot of us think a lot of Minnesotans think that education should be available
- But you know, I think and a lot of us think a lot of Minnesotans think that education should be available
- But you know, I think and a lot of us think a lot of Minnesotans think that education should be available
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Seclusion Working Group - 10/08/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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I I guess my question is, and I think I I guess my question is, and I think - I don't think it's right. confinement. I don't think it's right.
- And I think when we have a tool that is used so often incorrectly, I think looking at alternatives to
- And so I think um that's<01:19:21.679>
why <01:19:22.080>I <01:19:22.400>think <01 - shot<01:27:10.480>
at <01:27:10.800>getting think we have a shot at getting think
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Youth products such as phones computers Youth products such as phones computers gaming<00:27:29.240
- that it is important I don't I think that it is important I don't think<00:38:47.160>
that <00 - I think also I'll thank Mr.
- I’ve been thinking a lot about her.
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that have to report there and I think that have to report there and I think
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, which I think is...
- something to think about. something to think about.
- Something to think about.
- >> I think it's 440. >> I think it's 440.
- Um so we think of those things. violent. Um so we think of those things.
Bills:
HB60
Keywords:
geoengineering, weather modification, environmental safety, atmospheric pollutants, criminal pollution, Meeting Start: 00:00:02
Roll Call: 00:00:08
26 RS HB 60 - AN ACT relating to geoengineering: 00:01:35
Department of Corrections Update: 00:32:59
Kentucky Parole Board Update: 01:19:21, 958, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- allows us to um to create a computer allows us to um to create a computer image<00:09:18.079>
- open this can of worms but I think open this can of worms but I think there's<00:46:46.280>
a - ><00:48:33.359>
the <00:48:33.599>right <00:48:34.359>path think I think you're - on the right path think I think you're on the right path and<00:48:34.800>
I <00:48:34.960> - Did it—so I think I had one.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate File 75, a pilot project to test autonomous or semi-autonomous mowing and vegetation management along state highways. Senator Jasinski said the bill is intended to reduce traffic delays caused by ditch mowing and improve worker safety by moving crews out of active traffic. An A1 amendment was adopted to shift the funding source from the general fund to trunk highway funds. Testifiers from Bot Crew described robotic mowing technology, including remote piloting, autonomous navigation using LiDAR, cameras, GIS data, and obstacle detection, and said the machines could work at night and potentially reduce labor needs while improving safety. Members asked about mowing around guardrails, bridge features, and sensitive plants; the company said the system could be programmed to identify and avoid certain vegetation and could also be used for seeding. The committee then approved the bill, as amended, and re-referred it to finance.
The committee next received the Department of Public Safety’s presentation on the governor’s budget request. Commissioner Bob Jacobson outlined an operating adjustment for DPS divisions, a request for grant administration authority to allow a portion of grant funds to cover oversight costs, and then turned to division-specific items. State Patrol Colonel Christina Bovich presented a request for $48.5 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 for a new metro headquarters, plus a recruitment proposal that would provide $1 million in each of 2026 and 2027 and $10 million in later years to expand recruiting, advertising, and academy capacity. She also proposed a change to the excessive-speed penalty so that driving more than 35 miles per hour over the limit would trigger a six-month license revocation, regardless of the posted speed zone. Members questioned the headquarters funding source, the cost of recruitment efforts, and academy expenses; Bovich said the academy costs about $350,000 per person and that the recruitment request would support broader outreach, including nationwide recruiting.
Office of Traffic Safety Director Mike Hansen then presented a request for an additional $485,000 per year in trunk highway funds for planning and administration. He said the money is needed to cover rising operating costs, maintain the federal match for traffic safety grants, and support new federal public participation and engagement requirements tied to traffic safety funding. No votes were taken on the DPS budget items during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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that's with this today um but I think that's with this today um but I think - >> I don't think so.
- >> I don't think so. I think it's just on. >> I don't think so.
- I think it's just on.
- think that's the case. I'm hopeful. think that's the case. I'm hopeful.
Bills:
HF3556
Summary:
The committee approved the February 26, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3556, which would rename Minnesota’s community solar garden program the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. The bill’s author described the measure as a tribute to Hortman’s leadership and her role in creating the program, noting its importance to Minnesota’s solar industry and the broader clean energy transition. The author moved HF 3556 to the general register, and the committee proceeded to testimony.
Testifiers from the Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, solar industry groups, clean energy organizations, and community solar advocates all supported the bill. They credited Hortman with authoring and advancing the 2013 legislation that created Minnesota’s community solar program and said it became a national model that expanded access to solar for renters, lower-income households, and others who could not install rooftop systems. Several witnesses highlighted the program’s growth, including more than 1 gigawatt of approved projects, strong participation by low- and moderate-income subscribers, and job creation and private investment in Minnesota.
Witnesses also emphasized Hortman’s personal leadership style, describing her as prepared, persuasive, collaborative, and deeply committed to clean energy and public service. Some recounted personal interactions with her and said the name change would preserve her legacy and ensure future Minnesotans remember her impact. No vote on the bill itself was taken during the testimony shown, beyond the motion to send HF 3556 to the general register.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/24/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
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