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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (04/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We've negotiated some drafts of written.
- </c> of the bill as it is currently written. of the bill as it is currently written.
- </c><01:05:46.079><c> It</c> properties um the way it's written.
- It properties um the way it's written.
- </c> received under last year's uh agreement. received under last year's uh agreement.
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 291, which would update religious land-use and property tax exemption rules for church-owned parsonages, parish houses, and similar properties. Senator Tim Lang, speaking for the sponsor, said the bill was intended to address situations where former parsonages are no longer occupied by clergy and are instead used for church-related purposes such as housing staff, religious education, or congregate living tied to ministry, including addiction recovery. He emphasized that the bill was not meant to create commercial rental housing and that it also preserves reasonable zoning and environmental regulations.
Committee members pressed the sponsor on how the bill would be applied, especially the meaning of “religious purposes,” the six-unit limit, the “same lot” language, and whether churches could use the exemption to rent units for revenue. The sponsor said the six-unit cap was added to prevent large-scale commercial rental use, that congregate housing would be limited and defined, and that the bill was meant to cover uses like substance abuse recovery, homes for unwed mothers, and religious education, but not apartments converted for ordinary rental. He also said churches would still file annual exemption paperwork and towns could challenge claims they believed were commercial. Questions also raised concerns about whether the bill treated religious and nonreligious housing trusts differently; the sponsor responded that the bill was aimed at church-owned property used in pursuit of a religious mission.
Several witnesses testified in support. Representative Mark Pearson, an active clergyman, said the bill would not remove additional property from the tax rolls because clergy housing allowances typically lead clergy to buy taxable homes elsewhere, while the church-owned parsonage remains exempt. Nick Taylor of Housing Action New Hampshire supported the bill as a modest expansion that could help create more attainable housing by allowing better use of existing religious land and structures, though he noted his organization would support even broader use. The hearing ended without a vote or final action, and the chair closed questions after the testimony.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-02-13 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, this is an agreement that the administration agreed to.
- So, this is an agreement that the administration agreed to.
- So, this is an agreement that we it.
- So, this is an agreement that we that<00:41:12.240><c> the</c><00:41:13.200><c> administration</c><00
- So the agreement was 65% state money.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- We oppose House Bill 2271 as written.
- My written testimony will cover other aspects as well.
- My written testimony will cover other aspects as well.
- Please vote no on HB 2429 as written. amend the bill to...
- agreement, and provide a minimum two-week or four-week written notice before terminating a domestic
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, HB 2714, caseload forecasting, food assistance, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, state food assistance, budget forecasting, caseload forecast council, caseload forecast supervisor, Washington State
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Seven - Tuesday, April 7
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Because I think you say, I think I should have had a written copy of this.
- That is already written out. That is already spelled out.
- I appreciate the work that you've done making sure that both parties are in agreement with all of the
- This legislation would require wholesalers to provide a simple written disclosure to that seller.
- I also wanted to add in a little bit more clarification regarding the published record in the written
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 104-0 vote. Members then spent a large portion of the session offering personal remarks and introducing guests, including the family of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz, school groups, a Boy Scout troop, a Highway Patrol commander, and community figures such as Corey Johnson and boxer Devin Alexander. There was also a moment of silence for a member’s mentor and a personal privilege statement recognizing Autism Month and the work of teachers and therapists serving autistic children.
The main floor debate centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2481, which would tighten Missouri rules for SNAP and related public benefits by requiring proof of citizenship or lawful presence, using the federal SAVE system throughout eligibility checks, and directing the Department of Social Services to seek a waiver to steer SNAP purchases toward healthier foods. Supporters framed the bill as a matter of accountability, taxpayer stewardship, fraud prevention, and improved nutrition, while opponents argued it was unnecessary because federal law already limits eligibility, could add administrative costs, and could harm children, families in food deserts, and pregnant women who rely on programs such as Show Me Healthy Babies. An amendment offered by the gentleman from Johnson to extend the bill to MoHealthNet was adopted, and after extended debate the House invoked the previous question 91-46, then adopted and perfected the bill as amended.
The House also advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1869, which creates a process and fund to repair damaged veterans’ headstones in public and private cemeteries, with support from members who emphasized honoring veterans and preserving gravesites; the bill was adopted and perfected without opposition. House Bill 2927 was also moved forward; it would require settlement demands tied to extra-contractual or bad-faith insurance claims to be written, held open for 90 days, and reference the relevant statute. Supporters said it gives insurers reasonable time to evaluate large claims, while opponents said it could delay compensation for injured Missourians; it too was adopted and perfected. The House then began consideration of additional bills, including House Bills 2387 and 2480, as the session continued.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, the amendment as written is actually referencing incorrect citations.
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- </c><00:08:44.399><c> because</c><00:08:44.560><c> the</c> amendment as written because the amendment
- as written because the citations<00:08:45.440><c> are</c> citations are citations are incorrect<00:08
- </c> that we're not going to be in agreement that we're not going to be in agreement on<01:17:12.640>
Committee:
House Election Law
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration Work Session on HB 145, HB 271 (02/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- "And where is that supervision written?" "Let me confirm for you.
- I will confirm where that is written while you're looking at that."
- "And where is that supervision written?" "Let me confirm for you.
- I will confirm where that is written while you're looking at that."
- </c> states it is a go or no go agreement states it is a go or no go agreement right<00:54:59.680><c>
Summary:
The subcommittee heard House Bill 2712, which would remove the exam requirement for licensure as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA). Members expressed concern that the exam requirement was only added in 2021 and has not been in place long enough to evaluate, but they also questioned whether licensure should be granted without a meaningful measure of competency. Testimony was split: supporters argued the exam is a barrier for applicants without formal social work education, while opponents said licensure should still require some standard of competency, especially because the title carries public expectations and insurance reimbursement implications.
Karina Bonia, speaking for NASW New Hampshire, said there is very limited data because only one person in New Hampshire currently holds an LSWA. She explained that LSWA applicants may have degrees outside social work, unlike licensed social workers, and that the current exam is the same national social work exam used for higher levels of licensure. She argued that this creates a significant barrier for LSWA applicants and noted that LSWA holders are already required to complete 30 hours of training and substantial supervised hours. Members asked for data on pass/fail rates and whether a different exam or practical skills test would be more appropriate.
Committee members and OPLC representatives discussed whether the current statute and board rules already provide enough authority for the board to set other criteria, and whether the exam requirement is tied to the social work compact. OPLC indicated that the current rule requires passage of a national proctored exam approved by the board, but that no national exam exists specifically for this level, and that the board may need legislative authority to develop different criteria. The discussion ended with interest in obtaining the existing rule language and possibly revisiting the issue through amendment or future legislation rather than immediately removing the exam requirement.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So a lot of those comments were the same things I had written down. But I'll just speak to Rep.
- Jordan, for mentioning the agreement with, and the conversation with Blue Cross Blue Shield that answered
- Amendment number 17 provides expanded submission methods—written, digital, or telephone—for requests
- I believe the purpose of the cooperative endeavor agreement is to be able to assess whether the proper
- I guess, what's the confidentiality agreements or what do we have to, I guess, ensure that data is not
Committee:
House Insurance
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on April 23 with a quorum present and first deferred HB 1142. The committee then heard HB 1187, which would direct any excess Louisiana Citizens emergency assessment funds, after related debt is paid, toward the Louisiana Fortified Homes Program or future Citizens debt. Representative Sawyer and Commissioner Tim Temple said the bill would likely redirect about $50 million in one-time surplus funds and would help expand a popular roof-mitigation program that has already awarded more than 4,600 fortified roofs. The bill drew support from several witnesses and was reported as amended without objection.
Next, HB 1210, dealing with insurance claim disputes and a pre-suit review process for Louisiana Citizens claims, was discussed. Representative Dana Henry said he was voluntarily deferring the bill and instead pursuing a study resolution after hearing concerns from members and stakeholders. Department and Citizens officials said the proposal was modeled on Florida’s process and could help resolve disputes faster and cheaper, but the bill was ultimately voluntarily deferred after testimony and some opposition cards were noted.
The committee then took up HB 1199, which requires coverage for genetic testing and treatment related to SCN2A-associated disorders. Representative Jordan and the Diedon family gave emotional testimony about their daughter Emily’s diagnosis and the importance of timely genetic testing. The bill was amended to require that testing be ordered by a provider and deemed medically necessary by the health plan, with discussion about whether a neurologist should be involved; members said that issue could be refined later. HB 1199 was reported as amended.
Finally, the committee considered HB 880, the Louisiana Artificial Intelligence Insurance Fairness Act, which would regulate AI use in underwriting, rating, and claims. After a lengthy discussion about state insurance regulation, McCarran-Ferguson, and concerns that the bill could jeopardize federal broadband funding, Representative Jordan voluntarily deferred HB 880, and HB 920 was also deferred. The committee then heard HB 1221, which would limit the policy data collected for the Louisiana Fortified Program Fund. Former Representative Bowler argued the bill was needed to protect policyholder privacy, while the Department of Insurance and Commissioner Temple said the data is needed for surplus-lines premium tax audits, fraud detection, and consumer assistance after disasters. The discussion continued with questions about what data would be visible and how it would be used, but the transcript ends before a final action on HB 1221 is shown.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Military and Veterans Affairs Nov 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Are you saying under that intergovernmental agreement?
- Have they entered into an agreement with the Navajo Nation?
- And without an agreement. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Chair, is that in agreement? With the state, or is that an agreement within the Navajo Nation, Mr.
- It's an agreement between the Navajo Nation and the state.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser, Mike Huckabee, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador to the State of Israel, and Kevin Cabrera, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Panama, all of the Depar Mar 25th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We are standing by and watching as the ceasefire agreement comes undone.
- The founders recognized that Senate approval was not necessarily Senate agreement with the President,
- So you and I are in complete agreement.
- If you're okay, I'll help broker that agreement.
- in the 1970s relative to impoundment written by your father.
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Summary:
The committee meeting was focused on various key issues, including the implications of recent violence in the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy in relation to Israel and Panama. Members discussed the need for diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Israeli officials following the recent attack by Hamas. Governor Huckabee emphasized the importance of maintaining a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and reiterated the need for accountability for terrorist organizations involved in violent acts against civilians. Senators shared their concerns regarding the ramifications of U.S. actions in Panama and the presence of Chinese influence, highlighting the significance of the Panama Canal in terms of trade and security.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> you're in agreement with that. you're in agreement with that.
- </c> Understand, I’m not in agreement, but I’m going to be in agreement to an amount that is more reasonable
- </c><01:39:53.760><c> between</c> would be is a it's an agreement between would be is a it's an agreement
- </c> what the way the bill is written. what the way the bill is written. Thank<02:42:14.399><c> you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 3/10/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The political parties have not reached agreement on a map of Minnesota.
- I appreciate that you're continuing to work on this because I think as the bill is written right now
- uh so that the so that uh an agreement uh so that the so that uh the the the commission<00:39:53.800
- right now the remedy would be written right now the remedy would be that<00:40:29.760><c> it</c><00:
- and that give and reach an agreement and that give and take<00:57:53.280><c> is</c><00:57:53.559><c>
Bills:
HF550
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/29/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Chicago has submitted uh written Chicago has submitted uh written testimony<00:44:20.160><c> that</c>
- </c> escro agreement. escro agreement.
- Um, I have written remarks and mine.
- </c> written testimony to the clerk? written testimony to the clerk? >> Yes. >> Yes.
- Uh, agreement and the basic uh terms.
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The maybe perhaps another question that's coming is this term intergovernmental services agreement, IGSA
- So that is referred to as an IGSA, or intergovernmental services agreement contract, between that sheriff
- As part of the— I don't want to say the agreement, but for lack of a better term, it's an agreement,
- I do have some agreements that I have to adhere to, and I can't talk about everything in there.
- I do have some agreements that I have to adhere to, and I can't talk about everything in there.
Summary:
The committee took up four bills before moving to a broader discussion of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Trust Fund. SB 434, which would prohibit counties from increasing a home’s assessed value because the owner installed wind mitigation measures, was presented as a homeowner protection measure and reported favorably. CS/SB 110, clarifying that certain 98-year-or-longer residential leaseholders remain eligible for the homestead exemption even if the lease ends at death, was also reported favorably without opposition. SB 856, requiring online real estate listing platforms to display estimated ad valorem taxes using prescribed calculation methods and not the current owner’s tax bill, drew supportive testimony from property appraisers, Zillow, and local government groups; members emphasized transparency for buyers, especially first-time homebuyers, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee then spent most of the meeting on SPB 7040, which would recreate and extend the Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund through December 31, 2027. Supporters, including the Division of Emergency Management, argued the fund is needed for hurricanes, flooding, other disasters, and rapid response operations, and said the extension preserves legislative oversight that would otherwise lapse. Opponents from advocacy and policy groups argued the fund has been used too broadly, especially for immigration-related detention and enforcement activities, and criticized the lack of tighter guardrails and transparency. They cited deaths in detention facilities, the use of emergency dollars for non-disaster purposes, and concerns about political favoritism and public accountability.
Director Kevin Guthrie testified at length in support of the extension, explaining that the fund is used for natural, man-made, and technological emergencies, that reimbursements from federal and other sources are returned to the fund, and that the state has used it for hurricanes, flooding, civil unrest, international evacuations, and immigration-related operations under Operation Vigilant Sentry. He said the division has sought federal reimbursement for some expenses and that the fund helps the state respond quickly when emergencies arise. Members questioned the size of the fund, the amount spent on immigration-related activities, the status of federal reimbursements, and whether lawmakers should have more oversight or unannounced access to detention facilities. The bill discussion remained ongoing in the portion provided, with no final vote on SPB 7040 shown in the transcript excerpt.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/11/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we do oppose it as it's written currently.
- So this is just to ensure written<01:04:57.119><c> notice.
- Isn't that about written explanation.
- We are currently as it's written.
- </c> I will send it as a written I will send it as a written documentation,<04:54:38.560><c> but</c><
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- But there, I think everybody's in agreement so far that they'd like to see it keep moving, but there
- It will also include the settlement document itself, unless the agreement...
- I knew school boards had an agreement with you, but I didn't know anyone else did.
- So it's typically, the way this bill is written and the way it would work is that the firemen, the city
- So you'd have retirees coming on the plan that hadn't been paying into the system... is written in the
Bills:
HB165 , HB175 , HB198 , HB272 , HB457 , HB488 , HB566 , HB603 , HB763 , HB902 , HB909 , HB971 , HB981 , HB1066 , HB1125 , HB1154 , HB1231
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
HB165, lottery proceeds, Lottery Proceeds Fund, Veterans Service Grant Fund, constitutional amendment, veterans, military veterans, veterans' benefits, veterans services, family support, state lottery, education funding, Minimum Foundation Program, problem gambling, compulsive gaming, state treasurer, ballot proposition, constitutional referendum, lottery revenue, Louisiana resident veterans
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-11 (4:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are going to be books written about this.
- There will be books written about this to ensure that young people can detect sexual assault and rape
- I hope if there's a book ever written about me, I mean, I don't know if anyone would, but if they did
- And I just—I am not in agreement with it. Thank you. Representative Gant. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- Gulfstream Park also just signed a new three-year agreement with their horsemen.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, moments of silence for former member Terry Fields and the Parkland victims, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of guests and visitors. The chamber then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the day’s calendar and debate times. The main measure taken up was HB 1119, relating to materials harmful to minors in public schools and charter schools, which the sponsor described as a clarification of existing law to keep pornographic or sexually explicit material away from minors and to give districts clearer standards for review and objection processes.
The bill drew extensive debate over constitutional concerns, local control, litigation risk, and the scope of the definition of “harmful to minors.” Members supporting the bill argued it was needed to close loopholes and protect children, while opponents warned it could lead to overbroad book removals, conflict with federal court rulings, and costly lawsuits. A series of amendments sought to narrow or redirect the bill: proposals by Gant, Aristide, Bartleman, Eskamani, Nixon, Rainer, Woodson, and Harris would have preserved literary value review, protected educational and abuse-prevention materials, exempted LGBTQ-inclusive books, limited objections, preserved funding for districts, or delayed enforcement during ongoing litigation. Supporters of the amendments framed them as protecting parental choice, academic value, student safety, and district finances; opponents said they would weaken the bill’s child-protection purpose. All of the amendments failed.
After the amendment process, the House waived rules, read HB 1119 a third time by title, and entered structured debate on final passage. Debate continued along the same lines, with opponents emphasizing book removals, First Amendment concerns, and the impact on students and schools, and supporters reiterating that the bill was intended to prevent minors from accessing obscene material. The transcript provided ends during structured debate and does not include the final vote on HB 1119.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/27/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- state if there are certain rights or claims of our state that are at odds and that I might sign an agreement
- state if there are certain rights or claims of our state that are at odds and that I might sign an agreement
- It was written for the City of Phoenix. The City of Phoenix no longer owns their 12,000-acre farm.
- And so while alfalfa will go away as part of the agreement, a new crop has been planted.
- Now, that particular agreement only lasted until 1979, where we had an intergovernmental agreement to
Committees:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water , House House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Keywords:
solar radiation management, environment, prohibition, Arizona Revised Statutes, public health, complaint process, Attorney General, groundwater management, water conservation, irrigation, water supply, brackish groundwater, water supply development, desalination, water infrastructure, financial assistance, environmental reviews, brackish water, groundwater, water resources
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/20/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- This is similar to the other healthcare provider agreements and the directives that they have.
- 00.840><c> um</c> to the other healthcare provider um um to the other healthcare provider um um agreements
- Andor the U directives that agreements Andor the U directives that they<00:08:04.720><c> have</c><00
- </c><00:43:13.000><c> was</c> latest iteration of data agreements was latest iteration of data agreements
- and what Our the language is written and what Our intention<00:59:24.160><c> was</c><00:59:25.000><c
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (05/09/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I believe the way I have it written, it has to be an adult.
- </c> things that are also on the written things that are also on the written page.<00:23:14.159><c> which
- rifle program, um we have an agreement rifle program, um we have an agreement with<00:38:51.440><c> the
- </c><02:39:58.800><c> Um,</c> agreement. I'm open to all comers. Um, agreement.
- So, uh as it's written, I'm going out.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE MANUFACTURER MAKE AVAILABLE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF HOW PERFORMANCE MEASURES
- PROCEEDING OR HEARING WHICH MAY AFFECT THE MANUFACTURER RENT-FREE UNFAIR TERMINATION OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
- IT CLARIFIES THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT TERMINATE OR FAIL TO RENEW A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT UNLESS THE DEALER
- HAS BREACHED THE PROVISION OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
- SUPPORT LARGE FACILITIES AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO THE DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT