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VT
Transcript Highlights:
- good economic development and good practices in trade and in technology transfers, and also in the arts
- transfers, and<00:57:27.240>
also <00:57:27.800>in <00:57:28.000>the <00:57:28.160>arts - and also in the arts. and also in the arts.
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters.
Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations.
The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team.
On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm currently a junior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Liberal Arts, and I'm here
- >
Liberal Minnesota Twin Cities College of Liberal Minnesota Twin Cities College of Liberal Arts - :28.320>
in <01:36:28.560>support <01:36:28.719>of <01:36:29.040>House Arts - and I'm here in support of House Arts and I'm here in support of House File<01:36:29.600>
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HI
Transcript Highlights:
- joining us today, with additional testimony and support from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
- the state foundation on culture<00:12:21.680>
and <00:12:21.839>the <00:12:22.000>arts - ,<00:12:22.560>
four <00:12:22.959>organizations culture and the arts, four organizations - culture and the arts, four organizations and<00:12:24.240>
83 <00:12:24.880>individuals.
Bills:
HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049
Keywords:
maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, from Hennepin County where maybe major events are stimulating the economy, arts and dining,
- stimulating where maybe major events are stimulating the<01:04:35.280>
economy, <01:04:36.079>arts - and<01:04:36.559>
dining, <01:04:37.200>um, <01:04:37.280>to the economy, arts - and dining, um, to the economy, arts and dining, um, to places<01:04:37.920>
like <01:04:38.079
Keywords:
workforce development, youth employment, internships, mentoring, job opportunities, digital platform, online portal, career pathways, youth workforce, employment and economic development, DEED, general fund appropriation, nonprofit grant, social media outreach, digital outreach, workforce opportunities, teen jobs, young adults, career exploration, Minnesota youth
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I was a fine art major.
- c> I<01:27:12.080>
was <01:27:12.159>a <01:27:12.239>fine <01:27:12.480>art - I was a fine art major. I have to get. I was a fine art major.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- /c> So, I thought it'd be helpful just to start out with um defining uh the term, sort of a term of art
- short with some of the um some of the<00:21:47.120>
AI <00:21:47.520>or <00:21:47.760>art - <00:21:48.159>
artificial <00:21:48.720>intelligence the AI or art artificial intelligence - the AI or art artificial intelligence funding<00:21:49.600>
that <00:21:49.840>we <00:21
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, kids have come to see art at Capita Modern, kids have come to see music at the Wiki Shell.
- have<01:55:42.000>
come <01:55:42.159>to <01:55:42.320>see <01:55:42.480>art - <01:55:42.719>
at <01:55:42.880>Capita kids have come to see art at Capita kids have - come to see art at Capita Modern,<01:55:43.760>
kids <01:55:43.920>have <01:55:44.080><
Keywords:
sports officials, referees, umpires, athletic directors, school administrators, league administrators, coaches, assault, first-degree assault, substantial bodily injury, temporary restraining order, TRO, private counsel, Department of Education, DOE, sports safety, school sports, amateur athletics, professional sports, public schools
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Data Practices 1/22/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- see where a location search might come into play, but perhaps the wording that I suggest is not as artful
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as the the wording that I suggest is not as the the wording that I suggest is not as artful - <01:25:15.280>
might <01:25:15.520>be <01:25:15.679>a artful as you would like - . might be a artful as you would like. might be a better<01:25:16.080>
way <01:25:16.239>to
Summary:
The committee continued its hearing on enforcement and compliance with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, first taking additional public testimony from Melissa Zimmerman and Matt Senot of the East Side Corridor residents in Owatonna. They described submitting roughly two dozen data requests across several government entities related to a proposed highway project, saying some agencies responded but others did not, and that even after they substantially prevailed in a data practices complaint and the court imposed a maximum civil penalty, they still did not receive meaningful access to the records. Zimmerman said the lack of access harmed their ability to comment on the project’s environmental review, and both witnesses argued that the law needs stronger enforcement, realistic timelines, better communication, and more accessible remedies for requesters who cannot afford repeated litigation. They also raised practical barriers such as inaccessible file formats, missing software on a county-provided laptop, and the need for electronic delivery options.
The committee then heard from Eric Johnson of Anoka County, who testified about Chapter 13 issues involving third-party polygraph data used in probation monitoring. He argued that when the state relies on third-party-generated summaries, the responsible authority’s obligations for access, retention, and correction are unclear, and there is no effective remedy when the third party does not respond. Johnson said the county directed him to seek raw data from the third party, which had not responded, and he warned that short retention periods can make data subject rights unenforceable if the records are destroyed before a request is resolved. Members asked about statutory citations and retention schedules, and several commented that the issue may warrant review of data-retention rules.
During member discussion, legislators broadly agreed that the Data Practices Act’s enforcement mechanisms are not working well enough and that many requesters cannot afford to pursue administrative or court remedies. Co-Chair Scott suggested staff compile the testimony into a report to identify possible legislative fixes, while Senator Lucero said there may be some “low-hanging fruit” that could be addressed quickly in the short session. The chair also floated the idea of involving the Office of Collaboration and Dispute Resolution in a mediation role to improve communication and reduce gridlock, though members noted that any process would still need to produce results consistent with the law. The committee then moved on to its next agenda item, a discussion of the BCA Fusion Center and its annual reporting requirements.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (12/19/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- If you had a disability in language arts or reading, you went and got that instruction for that period
- If you had a a disability<01:22:49.920>
in <01:22:50.480>language <01:22:50.800>arts - <01:22:51.040>
or <01:22:51.280>reading, disability in language arts or reading, disability - in language arts or reading, you<01:22:52.400>
went <01:22:52.639>and <01:22:52.960>
Summary:
The commission met to approve the November 21, 2025 minutes, making several clerical corrections before adopting them as amended. The edits included adding the date, correcting a misspelled name, clarifying references to a scholarship fund representative’s title, removing an incorrect “DOE” reference, and fixing a few wording errors. The minutes were approved with one abstention from members who were absent.
The bulk of the meeting focused on organizing the commission’s work under SB 57 and identifying which special education cost issues should be prioritized for research and reporting. Members discussed a long list of topics, including student referral rates, why students are classified as other health impaired, increases in referrals since school closures, interventions before referral, costs of non-medically necessary services in IEPs and 504 plans, differences between federal and state requirements, reporting of special education costs, out-of-district and residential placements, dispute resolution, Medicaid and insurance use, graduation rates, and adult learning participation. Several members emphasized the need to combine or narrow topics and to gather better data before the report due July 1, 2026.
Representative Ames highlighted HB 742, which would eliminate prorated special education aid payments when state appropriations fall short, and explained that the Education Funding Committee recommended interim study. He argued that local districts are bearing too much of the cost and that the state and federal governments should provide more support. Other members raised concerns about rising special education identification rates, possible overidentification, school climate and mental health factors, bullying, staffing, speech therapy access, and residential placements. One member cautioned that DOE website numbers may be inflated or at least difficult to interpret because of how students are counted.
Department of Education staff then explained how special education data and costs are monitored. They said student counts are tied to IEPs and SASIDs in the state system, districts are checked through both desk audits and on-site monitoring, and billed services are compared against IEP requirements. They also described IDEA funding, noting that most DOE special education staffing is federally funded, with a large share of federal money flowing through to local education agencies and the remainder supporting administration, monitoring, and training initiatives. Members discussed whether more staff and more robust oversight would improve accuracy and accountability.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- On line 274 is an operating adjustment to the Perpich Center for Arts Education.
- 01:31:53.679>
for adjustment to the Perpich Center for adjustment to the Perpich Center for Arts - <01:31:55.040>
This <01:31:55.199>would <01:31:55.520>increase Arts Education - This would increase Arts Education.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There's some artful legislative drafting to make the two bills work together, requiring the housing staff
- There's some uh artful<00:54:39.200>
legislative <00:54:39.839>drafting <00:54:40.319>- > to<00:54:40.640>
make <00:54:40.880>the artful legislative drafting to make the artful - > to<00:54:40.640>
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/20/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- ISAIAH is a base-building organization that practices the art of building relationships with community
- building organization that<00:43:22.520>
practices <00:43:23.040>the <00:43:23.200>art - <00:43:23.520>
of <00:43:23.720>building that practices the art of building that practices - the art of building relationships<00:43:25.640>
with <00:43:26.119>community <00:43:27.160
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/17/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Camel and the Woodbury dental arts fiasco, which is a real scandal.
- Camel and the Woodberry dental<00:09:12.000>
um <00:09:12.320>arts <00:09:13.519>um< - c> fiasco,<00:09:14.640>
which <00:09:14.959>is <00:09:15.040>a dental um arts - um fiasco, which is a dental um arts um fiasco, which is a real<00:09:15.519>
scandal.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I recently obtained my Tier 3 license in communication arts and literature for grades 5 through 12 this
- 33.280>
license <01:56:33.679>in <01:56:33.840>communication <01:56:34.320>arts - tier three license in communication arts tier three license in communication arts and<01:56:34.639
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Our state-of-the-art labs mirror the current plumbing industry, and as the industry changes, so do our
- Our state-of-the-art labs mirror the current plumbing industry, and as the industry changes, so do our
- Our state-of-the-art labs mirror the current plumbing industry, and as the industry changes, so do our
- Our state-of-the-art labs mirror the current plumbing industry, and as the industry changes, so do our
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- received Legacy funds through most of the existence of the Legacy Amendment, and that's out of the arts
- Legacy uh Amendment uh and that's out<01:24:43.679>
of <01:24:43.760>the <01:24:43.840>arts - /c><01:24:44.119>
history <01:24:44.400>and <01:24:44.480>cultural out of the arts - history and cultural out of the arts history and cultural heritage<01:24:45.520>
uh <01:24:45.639
Keywords:
agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 2/10/25
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Further down from there, the Minnesota State Arts Board was 597.
- c><00:12:43.760>
excuse <00:12:44.040>me <00:12:44.240>State <00:12:44.560>Arts - Minnesota board or excuse me State Arts Minnesota board or excuse me State Arts board<00:12:45.600
Summary:
The committee held its first meeting on February 10, 2025, with member and staff introductions and opening remarks from Chair Kristin Robbins about the committee’s bipartisan mission to address state fraud and improve oversight of executive branch spending. Robbins said the committee would focus on both legislation and informational oversight hearings, likely in coordination with standing policy committees, and emphasized concerns about reported fraud in state government and the need to prevent waste before it occurs. Members from both parties generally expressed support for the committee’s work and interest in learning more about the issues.
The sole agenda item was a presentation from the Legislative Auditor on the 2023 report, “Oversight of State-Funded Grants to Nonprofit Organizations.” Legislative Auditor Judy Randall and Deputy Legislative Auditor Jodi Munson Rodriguez explained that the report reviewed how comprehensive Minnesota’s grants management policies are and how well agencies follow them. They said the policies cover the grant lifecycle but often lack detail, and the office found widespread noncompliance in recent years. The presentation included examples such as limited standards for progress reports, flexible monitoring requirements, and no required timeline for closeout reviews. The auditors also noted that state agencies spent an average of about $514 million annually on nonprofit grants from fiscal years 2018 through 2022, with about 2,400 nonprofit organizations receiving grants.
The auditors said several factors contribute to compliance problems, including inconsistent funding for grants management, limited training, and uneven use of electronic grants systems. They also noted that statutes gave little authority to enforce compliance. Since the report was released, the Department of Administration has taken some steps, including changes to pre-award financial review policies and a timeline for closeout reviews, but the auditors said other recommendations remain only partially implemented. No votes were taken and no bills were acted on at this meeting.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (02/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Later on, they named the Performing Arts Center at Keene for him, the Redfern Center, so this is a great
- and later on they named<02:27:42.399>
The <02:27:42.560>Performing <02:27:43.080>Arts - 02:27:43.960>
Center <02:27:44.439>at <02:27:44.680>Kean named The Performing Arts - Center at Kean named The Performing Arts Center at Kean for<02:27:45.279>
him <02:27:45.479>
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 561, sponsored by Representative Nancy Murphy, which would limit the state’s ability to discontinue, reclassify, or revert state-owned highway property to municipalities without local approval. Murphy and other supporters argued the bill would protect towns from unfunded mandates and prevent property tax increases caused by taking on costly road maintenance. Representative Wendy Thomas, Rosemarie Rung, Merrimack Town Council Chairman Finley Rothhouse, and Town Manager Paul McAuliffe all testified in support, describing the financial burden of the planned transfer of Continental Boulevard in Merrimack and warning it would set a harmful precedent for other communities. The Department of Transportation’s Steve Leon explained the department’s current authority and processes for discontinuance and reclassification, said active highways are not surplus property, and noted that the Supreme Court’s Town of Nelson decision held such reclassifications were not an unfunded mandate. The committee then closed the public hearing on HB 561.
The committee next took up House Bill 578, presented by Representative Mooney on behalf of Representative Bill Boyd, to require sound barriers along the F. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack. Supporters said widening the turnpike would increase noise in nearby neighborhoods and that a 2019 NHDOT study identified 17 neighborhoods with noise levels above federal standards, though only four were included for mitigation under the current project. They argued the remaining neighborhoods should also receive relief and cited quality-of-life and property-value concerns. Senator Tim McGuire also testified in support, saying residents were experiencing unexpected and severe noise impacts and urging the committee to act outside the usual criteria to approve the barriers. The transcript provided does not show a final committee vote or action on HB 578.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 01/23/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, because, uh, arts board, I believe, is... ...where it's coming from.
- I mean, because, uh, Arts Board, I believe, is...
- This would come from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, okay, starting in fiscal years 26 and 27.
- And right now the way the fund works, about 47% of that money goes to the Arts Board, and the rest of
NJ
New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Jun 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They put state-of-the-art equipment on and have improved their emissions better than when it was an Esso
- which is our member companies, which have improved in the last 20, 25 years because of the state-of-the-art
- the Goethals Bridge, looking at it when it was Esso, to what it is now because of the state-of-the-art