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  • I believe the federal government is still a little bit...
  • And then the money gets transferred to the federal government.
  • And then the money gets transferred to the federal government.
  • Government Oversight will meet at 3:00 in Room 206. Mr. Floor Leader, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Government oversight will meet at 3 o'clock in room 206. Mr. Floyd. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
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  • On page 8, it's section, I believe it's, well, page 8, it says that a master development district's governing
  • It's like it equally applies to their zoning code, whatever they would make person. ...their zoning code
  • There can't be two separate codes applied.
  • And if people have choice, the governed have a voice, and the governed choose to invest in themselves
  • that we see taking place already in local governments.
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  • Speaker, and honorable representatives, especially Representative Pay, on behalf of the government and
  • Senate Bill 169 by Kain of the House and Hall of the Senate, an act relating to state government.
  • Represent Gann, so it would be absolutely irresponsible for us as a state government to not set aside
  • What good is it to tell Oklahomans they have a right to protest their evaluation after the government
  • So if you're being taxed out of your home right now, this government pamphlet will not save you.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • Like, we have too much stuff in state government. It needs to be pushed to the locals.
  • Amendment 3, I love Much stuff in state government needs to be pushed to the locals.
  • We did a huge report in 2023 looking at the governance structure of the sewage and water board.
  • To improve local government in the greater New Orleans area.
  • The LMA is committed to strengthening local government and empowering municipalities to succeed.
Summary: The committee on local and municipal affairs met on May 7, 2026, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up a series of local bills. HB 362 creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish was reported favorably without objection. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew questions about whether it targeted a specific entity and about how long an entity should be out of good standing; the committee adopted an amendment changing the trigger to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would give the Orleans Parish City Council more authority over the Sewer and Water Board. The sponsor, Council President J.P. Morrell, and Representative Hilfordy argued the bill would move New Orleans toward a more local, responsive public-works model and help address long-standing dysfunction. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified that it supported increased local control but urged a formal study or transition plan so the city would document the future governance structure. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying ownership of assets and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills and other local measures. SB 348, allowing third-party administrative support for motor vehicle enforcement, and SB 444, granting expropriation authority for certain public projects, were reported favorably. SB 485, transferring insurance premium tax authority to the City of St. George, was initially amended but then reconsidered; the amendment was stripped and the bill was reported favorably. HB 990, concerning Jefferson Parish and unpaid water/sewer bills on multifamily properties, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish property-tax rebates, HB 664 raising parish ordinance fines, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief for the Village of Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil-service pay restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 updating a crime prevention district fee, HB 368 raising fines for improper demolition of historic properties, and HB 441 returning Sewer and Water Board employees to city civil service were all reported favorably, most without objection. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete 16 hours of annual training, was amended to add continuing legal education and national conferences and then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • Like, we have too much stuff in state government. It needs to be pushed to the locals.
  • We did a huge report in 2023 looking at the governance structure of the Sewage and Water Board.
  • To improve local government in the greater New Orleans area.
  • The LMA is committed to strengthening local government and empowering municipalities to succeed.
  • The LMA is committed to strengthening local government and empowering municipalities to succeed.
Summary: The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

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  • We did remove section one. There was only one change at the time in that section.
  • So, we are deleting that section.
  • That will be the oral section.
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  • the code that has been reimbursed for. the code that has been reimbursed for.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Mar 17th, 2026

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure

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  • There's no government entity that they answer to that has to listen to the people to say, "Hey, have
  • I serve as the director of policy and government affairs for Silicon Ranch Corporation. Happy St.
  • I serve as the director of policy and government affairs for Silicon Ranch Corporation. Happy St.
  • That concludes the public hearing section.
  • concludes the public hearing section. concludes the public hearing section.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

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  • or the state government.
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Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Mar 5th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

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  • Then we're stating in this piece of legislation that we would disallow violators of this section from
  • the provision, I'm not sure exactly what page that is, but paragraph ive it also refers to Title 28 Section
  • Number one is a criminal or a cost judgment, and you know how that implements with the Title 28 Section
  • There's the Children's Code that Provides a right to housing stability. All kinds of issues.
  • Chair, I moved to amend PCS to House Bill 3742, page eight, section 3, line 4, by inserting after the
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Government Oversight Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Government Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, and welcome to the first meeting of Government Oversight.
  • House Bill 3619 specifically is updating the state government geographic information one-stop initiative
  • We are repealing Section 36 of Title 19.
  • Chair, I move to amend House Bill 3041, page two, section... Mr.
  • Yeah, that's the section I read.
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  • the applicable building codes. the applicable building codes.
  • Uh, we largely stand on our written testimony asking that section of HB 1725 that would delay code adoption
  • the other three codes.
  • take care of the this the building code. take care of the this the building code.
  • state building code council. state building code council.
Summary: The joint public hearing covered several housing-related bills and one building-code measure. HB 1719 would make manufactured homes a permitted use by right on residentially zoned lots in the urban district, HB 1742 would authorize self-contained relocatable housing units with restrictions, and HB 1737 would clarify that a farm dwelling in an agricultural district may include an accessory employee housing structure. Testimony on these bills was overwhelmingly supportive from groups including Hawaii Realtors, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Modular Building Institute, the Hawaii Farmers Union, and others, with a few agencies offering comments. No one testified in opposition on HB 1719 or HB 1742, while HB 1737 drew one opposition and one comment in addition to broad support. No votes were taken during the hearing segment provided. A major portion of the hearing focused on HB 2049, which restructures the conveyance tax into a marginal-rate system and changes how the revenue is allocated, including funding for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the rental housing revolving fund, while also affecting the legacy land conservation fund. Supporters, including DHHL, Hawaii Appleseed, Aahu Youth Action Board, Hawaii YIMBY, and others, argued the bill would help Native Hawaiian housing and, for most transactions, function as a tax cut. Opponents, including NAP Hawaii, Hawaii Realtors, Hawaii Land Trust, Mhai Land Trust, and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii, objected to using conveyance tax as a revenue-generating tool and raised concerns about higher upfront costs and reduced funding for other housing uses. Committee members and staff discussed the bill’s revenue estimates, the reduced percentage but higher cap for the land conservation fund, the effect on rental housing funding, and the bill’s cost-of-living adjustment language; staff said a line-by-line comparison of the current and proposed tax structure would be provided before decision-making. The hearing also took up HB 1725, which would extend the state building code adoption cycle from two years to six years, apply the IRC to triplexes and fourplexes, allow counties to adopt more or less stringent amendments, and appropriate funds for code adoption work. Most testimony supported the bill, with advocates saying the current process is unmanageable, too resource-intensive, and creates confusion because state and county codes can diverge; supporters said a longer cycle would improve clarity and allow more focused review. The International Code Council and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers opposed the measure, warning that delaying adoption could have negative consequences and urging the committee to let an existing statewide code-adoption strategy proceed first. Members asked about sequencing, county implementation, and whether the longer cycle would create catch-up problems, but no action was taken in the excerpt provided.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

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  • It supports ag and energy development and ensures local governments stay within their legal lane.
  • As you've heard, it preempts county government from preventing restrictions.
  • The government failed to enforce a way to put it away, and it has cost lives in my area.
  • The primary objective section contains a delayed repeal date of January 1, 2030.
  • With respect to Section 3-3493 and paragraphs C and D, the Clean Air Act, Section 211(c)(4)(C)(ii), provides
Summary: The committee heard several energy and transportation bills, with testimony largely split between sponsors, industry groups, local governments, and environmental advocates. HB 2428, dealing with county and ADEQ authority to issue voluntary permits certifying emission reduction credits for mobile and non-road sources, drew neutral support from ADEQ and support from Maricopa County; it was amended and passed 10-0 with a due pass recommendation. HB 2145, which expands who may petition on gasoline supplier alternative standards, also passed, 5-4, with no amendment. A lengthy debate followed on HB 2331, as amended, which would require electric utilities to ensure 85% of generating capacity serving retail load comes from “reliable resources” by 2030. The sponsor and supporters argued the bill was needed to preserve affordable, dependable power and prevent overreliance on intermittent renewables, while opponents from the Sierra Club and Rural Arizona Action said it would effectively favor fossil fuels, raise costs, and limit cleaner energy options. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and the sponsor’s amendment, then passed the bill 6-4. HB 2795, which limits county zoning authority over small modular reactors once federal permitting and certification steps are met, drew strong support from nuclear and business advocates and opposition from county, city, and environmental representatives concerned about local control, safety, waste, and preemption; it passed 6-4 after amendment-related discussion. The committee also passed HB 2340, which allows the power plant and transmission line siting committee to evaluate the plant itself when reviewing transmission line applications, by a 5-4 vote. Finally, HB 2400, an emergency measure to suspend the motor vehicle fuel tax in Areas A and C during summer months and replace the lost revenue with state highway funds, prompted testimony about gas prices, boutique fuel requirements, and transportation funding needs; cities and counties opposed the diversion of highway funds, while the sponsor argued it would help consumers facing higher fuel costs. The Griffin amendment was adopted, and the bill passed with a due pass recommendation after debate on affordability versus road funding.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 12th, 2026

Transportation

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  • The bill, again, creates no new government program, requires no general revenue funding, and relies entirely
  • The articles of agreement amend several sections to adhere to IFTA for motor fuels, authorize private
Summary: The Transportation Committee heard and advanced several bills, mostly related to honorary roadway designations, specialty license plates, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles administration. SB 628 designated a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as “Warrior Sacrifice Way” to honor Ensign Joshua Watson and Petty Officers Muhammad Hatham and Cameron Walters, who were killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack. The bill passed favorably with no debate or opposition. The committee also considered SB 174, naming a portion of State Road 985 in Miami-Dade County as Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue. Senator Arrington opposed the bill during debate, citing Kirk’s public statements as inconsistent with the honor, while Senator Rodriguez argued the designation was an honorary roadway naming that did not require agreement with Kirk’s views. The bill was reported favorably. SB 388, which raises the annual use fee for the Florida Wildflowers specialty license plate from $15 to $25 while keeping the lower fee for owners with more than 10 vehicles, also passed favorably after a support-only public comment. Members then approved SB 470, which opens the Fraternal Order of Police specialty plate to the general public and allows redesigns to help sustain sales and increase funding for law enforcement memorial efforts. Public testimony from the FOP supported the change. SB 584 authorized DHSMV to enter agreements allowing county tax collectors to enforce certain commercial driving school provisions, aimed at addressing fraud and licensing abuses, and it passed favorably with support. Finally, the committee approved SB 488, the DHSMV agency package updating IFTA compliance, online filing, crash reporting thresholds, registration procedures, email communications, and tank vehicle definitions, along with SB 490, the companion public records exemption for email addresses used under SB 488; both were reported favorably, with SB 490 noted as requiring a two-thirds vote.
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  • Article 3, Section 40, and Article 4, Section 8A of the Texas Constitution do hereby present the following
  • The county failed them, the river authority failed them, and in a larger sense, their government failed
  • That section for the Justice of the Peace is about justices of the peace.
  • This amendment would require counties to update their minimum building codes to the 2018.
  • Passed subject to Article 3, Section 49A of the Texas Constitution.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-04-23

Capital Investment

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  • Louis County Government Center, enhancing accessibility and effectiveness.
  • Section one deals with getting it into one package that can prepare for the eventual transfer, and section
  • Was this heard in State and Local Government?
  • I don't think it was, but was this heard in State and Local Government?
  • This has not gone to State and Local Government.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/23/25

Capital Investment

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  • I spend a lot of time on that section of 52.
  • Section one deals with getting it into one package that can prepare for the eventual transfer, and section
  • Section one deals with getting it into one package that can prepare for the eventual transfer, and section
  • Uh, Represent local government?
  • <01:02:58.000> We're to state and local government. We're to state and local government.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/3/25

Capital Investment

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