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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 9/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the gas tax, one of its key features is that it's probably the single most efficient tax in terms
- Uh, the gas tax, one of its key features is that it's probably the single most efficient tax in terms
- Uh, the gas tax, one of its key features is that it's probably the single most efficient tax in terms
- Uh, the gas tax, one of its key features is that it's probably the single most efficient tax in terms
- Uh, the gas tax, one of its key features is that it's probably the single most efficient tax in terms
Summary:
The meeting was the first session of the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Electricity as a Vehicle Fuel Working Group. Commissioner Nancy Doenberger opened with introductions from members representing state agencies, legislators, utilities, local governments, industry groups, advocacy organizations, and others. The group then elected its leadership: Senator Anne Johnson Stewart was nominated and unanimously elected chair, and Representative Steve Elkins was nominated and unanimously elected vice chair. Senator Johnson Stewart said she would ensure all viewpoints are heard and asked MnDOT to continue running the meeting for practical reasons.
Austin Turman of the Legislative Coordinating Commission reviewed the authorizing legislation. He explained that the working group must analyze electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, develop a roadmap with policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding consistent with the Minnesota Constitution, and study other states’ approaches to equitable fuel assessment methods for electric vehicles. The group’s report is due February 13 and will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. Turman also briefly reviewed open meeting law requirements, noting the group must operate publicly when a quorum discusses official business, though public comment is not required.
Members then discussed the purpose of the group and the need to find a fair replacement or supplement for declining gas tax revenue as EVs increase. Senator Johnson Stewart emphasized balancing system funding needs with user-based fairness, including differences in vehicle weight and road use. Representative Murphy stressed the need to consider rural Minnesota, taxpayer impacts, and current science, including climate and CO2 issues. Drive Electric Minnesota said EV drivers should pay their fair share and not be overburdened, while the Department of Revenue said it wants to administer the new EV charging-station tax fairly. A trucking representative highlighted that passenger vehicles and freight vehicles have very different operating and charging needs, suggesting the group consider those differences in any fee structure.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- efficient and and transparent<01:11:56.840>
at <01:11:57.000>Simpson <01:11:57.480> - So you're saying that the new way would be as thorough, just more efficient and more cost effective?
- So you're saying that the new way would be as thorough, just more efficient and more cost effective?
- So you're saying that the new way would be as thorough, just more efficient and more cost effective?
- So you're saying that the new way would be as thorough, just more efficient and more cost effective?
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- If you're not already aware, the water efficiency and sanitation standard known as WE•Stand is actually
- a nationally recognized voluntary standard that focuses on achieving safe and efficient water use in
- <01:41:04.320>
and already aware, the water efficiency and already aware, the water efficiency - a reference to water efficiency a reference to water efficiency standards<01:41:33.840>
in - and cost effectiveness of efficiency and cost effectiveness of government<02:04:59.920>
operations - and cost effectiveness of efficiency and cost effectiveness of government<02:04:59.920>
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/09/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- It's incredibly efficient.
- I'll do respect to the second, the Metro Court has just as strong leadership and administrative efficiency
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee. (7-1-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- We did note that there were some efficiency and effectiveness concerns with providing support that way
- We did note that there were some efficiency<01:30:17.880>
and <01:30:18.040>effective <01 - :30:18.480>
concerns <01:30:19.040>with efficiency and effective concerns with efficiency - <01:31:34.120>
reports effectiveness and efficiency reports effectiveness and efficiency reports - far as the bottom line and efficiency far as the bottom line and efficiency and<01:31:58.800>
Keywords:
0:00:03 - Call to Order and Roll Call
0:00:43 - Approval of October 14, 2025 and November 4, 2025 Minutes
0:01:15 - Acceptance of Office of Education Accountability Report: Analysis Of Student Discipline Data in Kentucky Schools
0:02:10 - Implementation Update on 26 RS HB 257
0:49:38 - Career and Technical Education in the Assessment and Accountability System
1:13:50 - Office of Education Accountability Annual Report
1:47:27 – Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The Education Assessment & Accountability Review Subcommittee approved the minutes from its October 14 and November 4 meetings and also approved the Office of Education Accountability report analyzing student discipline data in Kentucky schools. The main presentation came from KDE Commissioner Dr. Robby Fletcher on implementation of House Bill 257, which he said has two major parts: selection of a statewide college entrance exam through a new procurement process, and development of locally designed indicators of quality for accountability.
On the college exam, Fletcher explained that the state had to reopen procurement after Senate Bill 197, with the RFP released May 21, vendor questions handled through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, proposals due June 22, and scoring and review expected in July and August, with a vendor decision not likely until October. He emphasized that the exam is a norm-referenced college-readiness measure, not a test of Kentucky academic standards, which are assessed by the KSA. Members asked about the science requirement in statute, the possibility of multiple vendors or district choice, and whether the CLT could participate; Fletcher said vendors must address science in the RFP, multiple vendors could be possible, and any vendor could submit a proposal if it meets the rubric. He also noted that ACT and SAT differ in structure, that either can meet college-readiness benchmarks, and that there were no major complaints about the SAT during its first year of use.
The second major topic was the locally developed indicators of quality under House Bill 257. Fletcher said these are intended to let districts measure themselves against their own goals rather than compare districts statewide, while still aligning with Kentucky standards. He described examples such as achievement, growth, student well-being, safety, fiscal responsibility, civics, internships, apprenticeships, project-based learning, and defenses of learning. He said districts may use local assessments such as MAP, STAR, and I-Ready alongside state data, and that local models should be developed with families, community members, and workforce partners. He added that KDE is providing technical assistance, has applied for a federal CGSA grant, and will use a one-time $15,000 cost offset for districts implementing local accountability models, with a superintendent webcast planned for August.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- And if everyone does testify and perfectly stays within those limits, and we run the most efficient hearing
- And typically when we've heard that this year from the federal government, government efficiency just
- But these bills do exactly what government efficiency should mean.
- But these bills do exactly what government efficiency should mean, and that's kind of making our systems
- So again, I would argue that... ...efficiency and taking up the time and money in the court.
Summary:
The committee heard extensive testimony on several Judiciary bills, with the largest portion focused on S. 1178/H. 2052 to reduce mass incarceration and end life without parole. People incarcerated at MCI Framingham, MCI Norfolk, and NCCI Gardner described personal growth, rehabilitation, restorative justice work, family separation, and the belief that parole eligibility after long sentences would better reflect public safety and human development. Speakers emphasized that life without parole removes hope and can undermine rehabilitation, while supporters argued that many lifers are older, less likely to reoffend, and could contribute positively if given a chance at parole review. Committee members did not take votes during the hearing.
The committee also heard testimony on S. 1139 to restore the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving tobacco use, with Sen. Keenan explaining that a recent SJC decision had cut off claims where the injured person did not sue within three years before death. He said the bill would restore families’ ability to seek redress in cases involving long-latency tobacco harms like COPD. Another major topic was S. 1205, which would add abusive litigation to the definition of coercive control in domestic violence law; Sen. Michael Moore said the bill would stop abusers from using repeated court filings to harass and financially burden survivors.
The committee also took up S. 1114 on automatic record sealing, with Sen. Friedman and others arguing that the current petition-based process is slow, burdensome, and disproportionately harms people with criminal records, especially Black and Latino residents. Testimony also supported H. 1965/S. 1132 on compensation for wrongful conviction, with advocates and sponsors describing a faster administrative claims process, transitional support, and higher compensation without the current cap. Sen. Payano testified for S. 1241 to expand educational programming for incarcerated emerging adults, saying education reduces recidivism and improves reentry outcomes.
A substantial portion of the hearing focused on S. 2522, an update to Massachusetts’ shield law for reproductive and gender-affirming care. Sen. Friedman, the Attorney General’s office, and DPH Commissioner Robbie Goldstein said the bill is needed to strengthen protections against out-of-state legal attacks, protect patient and provider data, clarify enforcement authority, and add a state-level EMTALA-style emergency care requirement. Committee members asked detailed questions about prescription labeling, the prescription monitoring program, attorney discipline, custody and full faith and credit issues, and whether the bill’s enforcement language could create unintended limits or conflicts. The Attorney General’s office said it would provide follow-up written testimony on several technical questions.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Families and Children.(6-17-26)
Families & Children
Transcript Highlights:
- so, the goals of Kentucky ABRY, one of the primary tasks that we've been given, is to provide an efficient
- and convenient way for efficient and convenient way for teachers<00:56:25.800>
to <00:56:26.000 - Uh thank you for the efficiency that this has happened today.
- <01:43:58.560>
that Uh thank you for the efficiency that Uh thank you for the efficiency that - having four that are very efficient? having four that are very efficient?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2026-04-14
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Our goal is to conduct this hearing efficiently while ensuring everyone the opportunity to observe and
- is to conduct this hearing efficiently is to conduct this hearing efficiently while<00:02:07.840
- <00:57:42.559>
The <00:57:42.720>bill efficiency, and justice. - The bill efficiency, and justice.
- <00:58:24.559>
Uh, <00:58:24.880>we carry out the works efficiency.
Keywords:
foster care, ombudsperson, investigative powers, children's rights, complaint process, HF4428, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, community engagement, work requirement, work mandate, employment requirement, community service, 80 hours, half-time student, income threshold, federal minimum wage, eligibility verification, benefit suspension, benefit termination
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Instead of having those different ad hoc pieces, we're bringing efficiency and economies of scale to
- and economies of scale to efficiency and economies of scale to this<01:02:05.160>
to <01:02:05.280 - So, it is a very efficient way to handle this. Okay. Thank you.
- <01:24:54.480>
efficient <01:24:54.800>way So, it is a very efficient efficient way - So, it is a very efficient efficient way to<01:24:55.000>
handle <01:24:55.280>this.
Keywords:
natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, wild rice, watercraft regulation, environmental protection, aquatic ecosystems, HF1426, product stewardship, extended producer responsibility, EPR, electronics recycling, e-waste, battery recycling, circuit boards, printed circuit boards, electrical products, covered products
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 2/23/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll walk through a few of these slides efficiently given our timelines here and then hand it over to
- I'll walk through a few of these slides efficiently given our timelines here and then hand it over to
- <00:07:41.400>
given <00:07:41.640>our of these slides efficiently given our of these - slides efficiently given our timelines<00:07:42.360>
here <00:07:42.520>and <00:07:42.640 - do that to how we most efficiently do that to provide<00:59:39.560>
what <00:59:39.720>the
Bills:
HF3542
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee, February 11, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
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Thank efficiencies and all those things. - Thank efficiencies and all those things. Thank you,<01:35:48.639>
Mr. - <01:40:15.199>
Would efficiencies, comma, and funding. - Would efficiencies, comma, and funding.
- , Efficiencies, and insert 'and funding.'
Keywords:
voting, elections, electronic voting systems, transparency, public testing, voter registration, qualified elector, residency requirements, voting rights, mortgage modification, priority, electronic signatures, real property, financial covenants, 911 services, emergency response, grant funding, next generation technology, government accountability, public safety
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Transportation (9-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- They enable businesses to reach markets quickly, transport goods efficiently, and attract new investment
- Aerial applications help farmers manage crops more efficiently, boosting their yields and protecting
- <00:07:34.319>
and quickly. transport goods efficiently and quickly. transport goods efficiently - , farmers manage crops more efficiently, farmers manage crops more efficiently, boosting<00:08:06.400
- I wish we were that efficient that we could, uh, stripe the entire committee's roads before the...
Summary:
The committee first heard a presentation from the Kentucky Aviation Association on the importance of general aviation airports in Kentucky and their economic and public-safety role. Witnesses said the state has more than 50 general aviation airports that support jobs, agriculture, tourism, medical transport, disaster response, and law enforcement, and they urged continued support for aviation infrastructure and workforce development. They asked the legislature to again provide $200,000 per general aviation airport for operating and basic infrastructure costs, to route the money through the Kentucky Department of Aviation for accountability, to revisit a special-purpose governmental entity audit requirement they said is too costly for small airports, to create a long-term appropriations process for the roughly $100 million in unmet capital needs, and to fund the Arrow Act for aviation education and scholarships. Members asked about a dedicated aviation fuel tax and about local training partnerships, simulators, and school or community college programs; the witnesses said they preferred an appropriations-based solution and offered to help connect interested communities with aviation education resources.
The committee then took up “Troy’s Law,” sponsored by Representatives White and Flannery, which would allow tow trucks to use blue lights while stationary and actively removing vehicles or debris from highways. Sponsors and tow operators said the bill is intended to improve worker safety after the deaths of tow operators Troy Cwell and Hubert Mosley in highway hit-and-run incidents, and they emphasized that tow operators often work in dangerous conditions at night, in bad weather, and near fast-moving traffic. They said the proposal would not apply while driving or towing and noted that other states have adopted similar measures. Witnesses from the towing industry, including Bubba Johnson and Barbara Maguire, supported the bill as an added layer of protection and described tow operators as first responders who help motorists in emergencies. Representative Flannery and other members expressed support for the safety goal and invited further discussion, but no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force (8-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'll let Director Gibson speak to how efficient we are.
- But we we try to be as efficient we are.
- But we we try to be as efficient<00:29:48.880>
as <00:29:49.039>we <00:29:49.200>can - <00:29:49.360>
in <00:29:49.600>integrating <00:29:50.000>into efficient as - we can in integrating into efficient as we can in integrating into their<00:29:50.559>
systems
Summary:
The committee met to adopt the minutes of the second meeting by voice vote, then heard an update focused on disaster preparedness, resiliency, response, and coordination among state agencies and partners. The chair emphasized avoiding duplication of resources and highlighted the importance of agriculture-related response issues, including animal evacuation, feed distribution, and the role of extension services during disasters. The Department for Public Health was invited to explain its role in emergency planning and response.
Public Health described its Emergency Preparedness and Response Branch as the lead coordinating agency for Emergency Support Function 8, covering health and medical services under Kentucky’s emergency operations framework. Testimony outlined its broad responsibilities, including support for hospitals, morgues, local health departments, behavioral health, crisis counseling, suspicious package testing, disease outbreaks, and coordination with emergency management, EMS, transportation, and nonprofit and private partners. Officials also described the agency’s risk-assessment process, training and exercise programs, and deployed assets such as PPE caches, deployable communications, a federal medical station, a mobile treatment center, and alternate care support used in events like the eastern Kentucky floods and COVID-19.
The agency also discussed funding through federal cooperative agreements for public health emergency preparedness and hospital preparedness, noting that these programs have evolved since 9/11 and have been shaped by major disasters and emerging threats. Officials said Kentucky’s funding has declined over time and that current awards are partially funded for the first time in the program’s history. They expressed support for efficiency if federal programs are consolidated, but cautioned that combining programs could risk further funding losses.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- license plates they're going to need at the local level, so production and delivery can be more efficient
- ,<00:22:34.960>
more delivery can be more efficient, more delivery can be more efficient, - It's going to be much more efficient and less... today and she assures me that she will today and she
- <00:28:17.279>
and <00:28:17.600>less It’s going to be much more efficient and less - of that room where we're the efficiency of that room where we're currently<00:32:38.720>
storing<
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's called the biofertilizer innovation<00:09:54.560>
and <00:09:54.880>efficiency <00: - and efficiency program, which to<00:09:56.880>
me <00:09:57.040>is <00:09:57.200>a< - So those are fertilizer more efficient.
- And section five establishes the biofertilizer innovation and efficiency program to provide per-acre
- and efficiency program to provide<00:23:08.320>
per <00:23:08.559>acre <00:23:09.440>
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- the technology and equipment to harness the power of the water provided by the Mississippi very efficiently
- Now, whereas the new technology with the new generators, they can operate more efficiently as well as
- So, I think this bill honestly also helps to make the case around energy efficiency.
- So, I think this bill honestly also helps to make the case around energy efficiency.
- This bill honestly also helps to make the case around energy efficiency.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/01/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- proposed changes will help the DNR manage the state's natural resources adaptively and improve efficiency
- <01:26:28.360>
improve resources adaptively and improve resources adaptively and improve efficiency - c> 2025<01:26:31.040>
policy <01:26:31.360>and <01:26:31.560>Technical efficiency - the 2025 policy and Technical efficiency the 2025 policy and Technical Bill<01:26:32.320>
focuses - Government efficiency, we are requesting repeal of the requirement for the legislative report.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Competition drives the best deals for consumers and enforces innovation and efficiencies for the providers
- Those are competitive because retailers negotiate different terms based on their size, their efficiency
- their supply chain their efficiency their supply chain their distance<01:14:59.280>
from <01:14 - but all of this all True efficiencies but all of this all this<01:19:44.560>
bill <01:19:44.840 - <01:25:47.239>
um actually quantities and efficiencies um actually quantities and efficiencies
Keywords:
homeowners insurance, property insurance, commercial property insurance, insurance affordability, insurance market stabilization, reinsurance, catastrophic reinsurance fund, self-insured pool, premium costs, coverage notice, liability reform, climate risk, climate change, housing affordability, multifamily housing, rental housing, common interest communities, cooperatives, small business insurance, Minnesota Commerce Department
MN