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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

Elections Finance and Government Operations

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  • <00:04:44.320> Other long-term community assets. Other long-term community assets.
  • Overall, terms must be library.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Feb 16th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Revenue and Taxation

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  • over the data, the number one, there's kind of a larger workforce. data to be extrapolated, just in terms
  • So, that, it's very intentional, the seven-year, the seven-year mark in terms of wanting to really focus
  • The limit is 500 billion in market cap, and so currently, there's only one that would actually qualify
  • Just because it's May instead of Shia and there's some limits on it.
  • So, it might seem that we're replacing the revenue that's been cut, but I don't think that's a long-term
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - Senate Judiciary and Elections

Judiciary and Elections

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  • That’s a very important term.
  • Do you know what the difference would be in terms of, first of all, Madam Chair, where do these fees
  • I am also a person in long-term recovery, and I've lived experience with addiction and incarceration.
  • I'm going to limit it to 90 seconds because we've got so many in one philosophical point of view.
  • I mean, I could limit you to just a few and decide among yourselves who to testify, but we will have
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.
TX
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  • totaling twice the duration of the time that was denied, and providing financial consequences by limiting
  • But I can't hold it against the person owing money in terms of not giving them the opportunity to see
  • And that's what we don't have today, and I hope that's where we go long-term.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • Without local authority, Garland has been designated a dry community, and leaders have limited ability
  • For example, some agencies set limits on discovery, such as TCEQ.
  • Their rules state that they limit the number of written questions issued to 25.
  • This bill seeks to provide a long-term, stable stewardship of our Alamo.
  • This bill seeks to provide long-term, stable stewardship of our Alamo.
Summary: The Committee on State Affairs heard several bills, mostly on alcohol regulation, ethics procedures, the Alamo, and free speech in professional associations. SB 2633 would let the City of Garland hold local option elections on alcohol sales within designated zones and use zoning/land-use rules for alcohol-selling businesses; Senator Johnson and Garland officials said it would reduce the burden of the petition process and support economic development. SB 2637 would require social media platforms to disclose when posts are made by bot accounts and allow Attorney General enforcement; supporters framed it as consumer protection against misleading automated content, while members raised questions about how platforms would identify bots and how enforcement would work. SB 2334 would allow airlines with passenger transportation permits to store sealed alcoholic beverages within five miles of an airport in the same county, which the sponsor and an American Airlines witness said would improve logistics without changing permits, taxes, or alcohol sourcing. The committee also heard SB 2781 and SB 2782, both related to Texas Ethics Commission procedures. SB 2781 would cap civil penalties tied to certain campaign contribution violations by former legislators who later lobby, and SB 2782 would require TEC to adopt discovery control plans and align discovery rules more closely with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure to limit costly, open-ended discovery. Both bills were left pending after no public testimony. SB 3059 would transfer oversight of the Alamo from the General Land Office to a new Alamo Commission beginning in 2027; Senator Campbell said it would provide long-term stewardship and transparency, while Senator Birdwell questioned the need for a change and the commission’s structure, and GLO witnesses said they were not aware of any problem prompting the shift. HB 1130, a House companion to a previously passed Senate bill, would provide liability protections for cavern entities that post warning signs, and it was also left pending. A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 2713, which would bar professional or trade associations from denying membership or access based on protected characteristics or lawful speech and assembly. Senator Middleton and invited witnesses described disciplinary actions by realtor associations against members for social media posts, sermons, or political speech, arguing that the National Association of Realtors’ ethics rules were being used to punish private expression and threaten livelihoods through loss of MLS access. Committee members and witnesses discussed whether the bill should be narrowed to avoid affecting religious organizations, how association discipline works, and whether the measure should address existing penalties or only future conduct. The bill was left pending after extensive invited testimony and committee discussion.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Apr 28th, 2025

State Affairs

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  • But it is strictly limited to fair housing. But it is strictly limited to fair housing.
  • And this will limit teens from doing research.
  • Encyclopedias and dictionaries would be off limits to kids.
  • effect, namely that publishers may limit how authors tell their stories.
  • There will be a limiting result.
Summary: The committee first reopened public testimony on Senate Bill 2713, which concerned protections for freedom of conscience in the context of Realtor association discipline. Texas Realtors representatives testified that their organization is a separate Texas legal entity but affiliated with the National Association of Realtors through a charter and code of ethics. They said Texas Realtors is neutral on SB 2713, that their ethics process is focused on fair housing and equal professional service, and that they have not suspended or terminated anyone in Texas for religious or political speech. Senators pressed them on whether national standards could override Texas law and on examples from other states; the witnesses said state and federal law control and that they would comply with Texas law if the bill passed. Public testimony then closed and SB 2713 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1698 on e-cigarettes. Senator Parker explained a committee substitute that tightened enforcement, required distributor registration, expanded regulation to nicotine from any source, added restrictions on child-appealing packaging, authorized inspections and audits, and set compliance deadlines later in 2025 and 2026. After questions, the substitute was adopted and SB 1698, as substituted, was reported favorably to the full Senate on a 6-0 vote, with a recommendation for the local and uncontested calendar. Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 2487 on crisis and mental health facilities. Senator Parker described a substitute that renamed the program a crisis service model, allowed multiple county facilities, added local siting limits, expanded staffing options, shortened clinical timelines, required discharge referrals, directed law enforcement and EMS to transport people there first, and created local boards and expanded reporting. The substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably on a 6-0 vote, also recommended for the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2819, dealing with political activities of county elections administrators, was then reported favorably on a 6-0 vote and likewise sent to the local and uncontested calendar. Senate Bill 2043 was withdrawn. The committee spent substantial time on Senate Bill 2101, which would require municipal public libraries to move sexually explicit materials out of minors’ sections and impose age-verification and review requirements. Supporters argued the bill would protect children from explicit material in public libraries and that libraries should not be left to self-regulate. Opponents, including librarians, parents, authors, and ACLU representatives, argued the definitions were vague, the bill would be costly and burdensome for small libraries, could function as a book ban, and would restrict teens’ access to classics, research materials, and other books. Several witnesses said parents should make those decisions, not the state. The bill’s author said the committee substitute was still being worked on and asked witnesses to review it; public testimony remained open in the portion provided, with no final action on SB 2101 shown.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance May 7th, 2025

Insurance

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  • Due to the number of witnesses who have registered, there will be a strict time limit of two minutes,
  • It's been about 16 years, so we want to remove those dollar caps and remove the age limits.
  • The requirements for diagnosis and the dollar limits are very confusing, as many of you know.
  • Other colleagues have stated that HB 813 really removes outdated discriminatory coverage limitations.
  • single definition of artificial intelligence amongst every... single bill before Texas right now limits
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 8th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

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  • It's not you know it's not limited. Okay. We're you know it's not limited. Okay.
  • We're you know it's not limited. Okay.
  • of right outside the city limits of right outside the city limits of Bayonette in North Bowwin County
  • people we're all rich down there by people we're all rich down there by people north of the city limits
  • of Orange Beach north of the city limits of Orange Beach north of the city limits of Orange Beach and
OK
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  • So this bill simply repeals the long-term care facility advisory board.
  • Would we then create a system where a school may need to have multiple contracts and different terms
  • All include, but not be limited to, prior history documented by the department and publicly available
  • The bill does not place a statute of limitations on being able to sue your former university or your
  • While I appreciate the intent, are we going to limit this to Oklahoma entities that want to do this,
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Mar 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Commerce & Economic Development Oversight

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  • just my study of the issue about a quarter of an inch deep here, so not a lot, but that there's long-term
  • if you could explain the population, the initial cost, and then what you anticipate to be the long-term
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Jan 21st, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

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  • We realize that the state has limited funding, and we include a proposal to help pay for items mentioned
  • We realize that the state has limited funding, and we include a proposal to help pay for items mentioned
  • We realize that the state has limited funding, and we include a proposal to help pay for items mentioned
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LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 26th, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

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  • I had another amendment set that would strike Office of Highway Construction and limit it to only two
  • I had another amendment set that would strike Office of Highway Construction and limit it to only two
  • this resolution, urging them just to evaluate impediments to safety measures and appropriate speed limits
Summary: The House Transportation Committee met on May 26 with a quorum present and took up several resolutions and one Senate bill. SCR 64 created a task force to study construction management at risk (CMAR) in Louisiana public works; an amendment added representatives from the Louisiana Associated General Contractors and Associated Builders and Contractors, and the resolution was reported with amendments. HR 282 created a task force to study utility terrain vehicles with state agencies; an amendment added the State Fire Marshal, and it was also reported with amendments. The committee then considered SB 513 on public works project delivery methods. The bill originally included an average-bid award method for certain pilot projects, along with airport design-build provisions. Testimony from a Reason Foundation analyst and from the Louisiana Associated General Contractors raised concerns that average-bid contracting could encourage collusion, raise costs, and lacked supporting data or use by U.S. transportation departments, while airport design-build was supported. The committee adopted an amendment in concept to strike the average-bid provisions, leaving the airport-related design-build language in place, and SB 513 was reported with amendments by a vote of 11 yeas and 4 nays. The committee also reported SCR 62 favorably, which urges DOTD to evaluate school zones on state highways in response to safety concerns and near misses, including a fatal incident referenced by the author. HCR 112 was reported favorably to study flooding on Louisiana Highway 1 in Shreveport, and HR 275 was reported favorably to study an interstate highway signage maintenance and reporting program. The meeting concluded after all items were disposed of and the committee adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

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  • I only ask because I know that the prior statute had only, you know, it had a statute of limitations
  • ... ...statute severely limited who was able to apply.
  • SB 1560 simply raises the loan limit from $3 million per application to $20 million.
  • The $2 million limit on grants per application is unchanged.
  • The $2 million limit on grants per application is unchanged.
Summary: The committee heard several water and energy-related measures. SB 1200, as amended, addressed Arizona Department of Water Resources treatment of certain “conduit lakes” in active management areas, allowing some existing lake systems to continue using groundwater mixed with effluent for irrigation or landscaping purposes. ADWR testified in opposition to the amendment’s policy implications and enforcement concerns, while HOA, homebuilder, and resident witnesses argued the bill would grandfather existing communities, avoid costly system redesigns, and reflect prior agency practice. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then passed SB 1200 on a 6-3 vote. SB 1419, dealing with residential rooftop solar installations, was amended to add consumer-protection and disclosure requirements, including roof inspection and installation standards, clearer contract disclosures, and contractor responsibilities. County and industry witnesses said the bill was the product of a lengthy stakeholder process aimed at addressing misleading sales practices and installation problems, though some technical issues were still to be resolved on the floor. The committee adopted the amendment and passed SB 1419 on a 6-1 vote with two members present and one absent. SB 1447, which extends Pinal AMA groundwater withdrawal fee provisions and related fund deadlines, was supported by irrigation and agricultural interests as a way to finance local infrastructure and conservation during Colorado River uncertainty; it passed 7-1 with one present and one absent. SB 1560 raised the maximum single loan amount from the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund from $3 million to $20 million. WIFA said the current cap was too low for larger rural water projects and that the change would better match demand without harming the fund’s revolving nature; the bill passed 8-1 with one absent. The committee also approved SCM 1004, urging Congress to clearly define EPA powers and duties, despite some members saying it was unnecessary or backward-looking; it passed 6-2 with one absent. The meeting then adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary 2ND REVISED Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

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  • words 'or any property manager or other person designated by the owner to manage or oversee a short-term
  • Senate Bill 1769 specifies that any owner that utilizes his or her property as a short-term rental may
  • We know that this bill is not going to stop human trafficking, drug trafficking in short-term rentals
  • And so, you know, we use short-term rentals all the time.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:35 am

House Taxation & Revenue

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  • So on the one hand, no, just in logistical terms, the money is not available till the spring.
  • At the local level, we are balancing growing needs with limited and often unpredictable revenue streams
  • At the local level, we are balancing growing needs with limited and often unpredictable revenue streams
  • So there'll be, and the basis for that is about 125% debt service coverage in terms of the size of the
  • Chairman, this amount for debt service payment of $6.7 million each year is based on a 25-year term?
Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:35 am

House Taxation & Revenue

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  • And the proposal to increase the limits to $5 million in future years will allow for many more high-tech
  • that New Mexico values entrepreneurship, supports technology development, and is committed to long-term
  • At the same time, this committee has integrity to uphold in terms of its policy.
  • In terms of a tax package and capacity, we came into this session without any capacity.
Bills: HB248, HB309, HB332, SB48
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Human Services May 13th, 2025

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a reminder, testimony from each witness will be limited to 2 minutes, and we will save questions for
  • The delivery of long-term care, like other sectors of healthcare, continues to evolve.
Summary: The Committee on Human Services met with a quorum and first voted out Senate Bill 1589, relating to contract requirements between a single-source continuum contractor and DFPS. The motion to report the bill favorably to the full House with a recommendation that it do pass and be printed prevailed on a 7-0 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 500, which would set deadlines for providing foster care adoption records, including health, social, educational, and genetic history reports, to speed adoptions. The bill’s author and witnesses from Addie’s Hope Social Services supported it, saying delays in redacted files can take months, slow permanency for children, and increase costs to the state. Members asked about redactions and sibling/family information, and witnesses explained the bill would mainly speed the preliminary file used to decide whether to proceed with placement. SB 500 was left pending. Members also heard Senate Bill 1266, which would require regular reevaluation of the Medicaid provider support team and add written notice of provider disenrollment at least 30 days in advance. There were no witnesses, no questions, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1522, concerning continuing care retirement communities, was then laid out and supported by LeadingAge Texas and counsel, who said it updates outdated definitions, clarifies licensing and disclosure rules, and strengthens consumer protections for seniors. It was also left pending. After a brief recess, the committee heard Senate Bill 1137, which would prohibit group home consultants from referring people to unlicensed or unpermitted group homes except in limited circumstances, require disclosure of complaints, and create a Class B misdemeanor for violations. Members discussed whether consultants are regulated and noted concerns about unlicensed referral practices. The bill was left pending, and the committee adjourned after completing its agenda.