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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 01/29/26
Transcript Highlights:
- at their immigration check-ins, driving at their immigration check-ins, driving to<00:13:46.800>
- Peaceful protesters sitting on the side of the road while ICE agents drive by and throw tear gas canisters
- <02:52:58.399>
While and kill us in our own city. While and kill us in our own city. - Two parents, both U.S. citizens, were teargassed while driving home after school.
- tearged while driving home after school. tearged while driving home after school.
Summary:
The hearing of the Minnesota Senate Select Subcommittee on Federal Impacts on Minnesotans and Economic Stability focused on federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, especially ICE and CBP operations, and their alleged constitutional and civil-rights impacts. Opening remarks from both parties emphasized the need for calm, cooperation, and public safety, though they sharply differed on the causes of the current situation. Republican members argued that violent criminal undocumented immigrants should be removed and that state and local officials should cooperate with federal authorities. Senator McEwen and other Democrats described the federal presence as abusive and terrorizing, citing deaths, family separations, and community fear, and called for accountability and truth-telling. The chair also held a moment of silence for Renee Mlin Good and Alex Prey before testimony began.
Testimony from the ACLU of Minnesota and the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota described what they said was a large-scale federal enforcement operation, including Operation Metro Surge, with widespread alleged violations of the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Tenth, and other constitutional amendments. Witnesses cited alleged racial profiling, warrantless arrests, excessive force, denial of counsel, detention out of state, and failure to comply with court orders. They referenced specific cases involving Susan Tinure, Abdi Khadir Nure, Victor Manuel Diaz, and others, as well as reports of journalists and community members being threatened or detained while documenting ICE activity. The witnesses also said the federal government’s lack of transparency makes it difficult to know how many people have been detained or deported and argued that the harm extends to both immigrants and citizens.
Committee members asked questions about ICE entering homes without judicial warrants, federal claims about constitutional limits, and access to counsel for detainees moved out of state. The witnesses said that out-of-state detention, poor locator systems, paid phone access, and lack of privacy make legal representation difficult or impossible, and that civil-rights remedies often come too late because people are removed before cases are resolved. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the portion of the hearing provided; the committee moved from opening statements into testimony and member questions.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so while I do agree with you that communities should have a stake or a say on the school board,
- But I think that the ideas that drive our public schools are really important.
- But I think that the ideas that drive our public schools are really important.
- I would just encourage you to get to know the people that you serve with and know their ideas that drive
- So he's trying to do the best for his county while also trying to work for the state, as we all do.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1002, which would move St. Charles County school board elections and school bond/levy questions from April to the November general election, extend school board terms to four years, and allow candidates to voluntarily list party affiliation. The bill sponsor and several supporters argued that November elections would increase turnout, broaden parent and taxpayer participation, reduce the influence of a small April electorate, and potentially save money. Supporters also said the change could make campaigning more feasible and help voters identify candidates’ general viewpoints.
Opponents, including school board members, parents, the Missouri NEA, and the Missouri School Boards’ Association, argued that the bill unnecessarily singles out one county, would politicize school board races, and could bury local education issues on crowded November ballots. They also warned that moving levy and bond questions to November could reduce districts’ flexibility to address urgent needs, and that four-year terms could make recruitment harder and reduce accountability or institutional continuity. Several witnesses said school boards should remain nonpartisan and focused on governance, budgeting, and student needs rather than party labels.
Committee members questioned the sponsor and witnesses about why the bill applies only to St. Charles County, whether staggered terms would be lost, and whether partisan labels would help or harm voters. Some members expressed support for the concept as a pilot or model, while others objected to the county-specific approach and the addition of party affiliation. The transcript does not show a final committee vote or other action on the bill.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- While I represent the federation, I'm also here today as a Louisiana charter captain, small business
- While we need it, the people in Livingston and surrounding areas who love the Maripaw Swamp Wildlife
- I don't know if you ever ridden in one or seen anybody drive one. ...who's physically fit.
- And today, with the modified surface drives, they are barely any louder.
- Garrett, I heard not much louder than the other traditional surface drives.
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources Committee met on May 21 with a quorum, approved the May 14 minutes, and then took up a series of natural resources, wildlife, flood control, and transportation-related measures. HB 841 on expropriation procedures was amended to strip most of its substantive language and then deferred. The committee also adopted a technical amendment and reported SCR 54 favorably, which memorializes Congress to fully fund the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act to help address invasive carp and other aquatic invasive species.
Several wildlife bills were heard and reported favorably. HB 1248 allows licensed wildlife rehabilitators to possess white-tailed deer for rehabilitation, and HB 1258 codifies a policy for sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife so the department does not automatically euthanize animals that can be rehabilitated or released. HCR 5, which allows limited red drum harvest at certain established rodeos under strict guardrails, drew opposition from a fishing guide concerned about impacts to redfish recovery, but the committee still reported it favorably. HB 688 adds Atlantic tarpon to the definition of saltwater game fish, with support from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and others, and it was also reported favorably.
The committee also advanced several infrastructure and flood-related measures. HB 595 requires local governments to respond within 30 days to certain road-use permit requests tied to natural resource development, and it was reported favorably after testimony from oil and gas and industry representatives. HB 802 creates a watershed restoration and conservation fund, narrowed to the Amite River Basin, and was reported favorably with support from conservation and levee interests. SCR 59, urging Congress to ensure FEMA lowers flood insurance rates once the Comite Diversion Canal project reaches 50% completion, was amended and reported favorably, and HCR 62, asking FEMA to review Louisiana flood maps every five years, was also reported favorably.
The committee deferred HB 1171, which would have authorized airboats in the Maripaw Swamp Wildlife Management Area, after extensive testimony from supporters and from LDWF officials who raised concerns about habitat sensitivity, migratory birds, user conflicts, and deed restrictions. Finally, HB 1161, transferring certain state property in Lafourche and Jefferson parishes to local governments, HCR 78 supporting the American Seafood Competitive Act, HCR 86 supporting a migratory waterfowl study, and HB 1189 requiring charter boat guides on certain waters to hold U.S. Coast Guard licenses were all reported favorably.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appr/Sub-Natural Resources REVISED Jan 8th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- So, by definition, what we do is we aim to drive economic growth and enhance public awareness of Oklahoma's
- Now, usually, when I tell people that, their first comment is like, 'Oh, so you just drive around and
- needs inspection and then we have someone in Boise City that needs inspection, that is not a close drive
- So, that will drive a lot of our activity this year.
- So, we're asking for some funds to help support that EDGE function, which is actually, while notionally
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I, too, have a problem with moving the primary up while we're still down here working.
- That's close to eight hours of driving. Eight hours.
- I actually have to drive, okay, and take a lunch and dinner.
- I actually have to drive, okay, and take a lunch and dinner.
- And while... ...there are many, many reasons one chooses to serve.
Summary:
The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance.
In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration.
On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/26/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- state's clean energy transition while state's clean energy transition while maintaining<00:07:00.440
- Senator Gruenhagen: This state has taken a direction to continue to drive up energy cost faster than
- <00:20:52.200>
we've System I think for quite a while we've System I think for quite a while - I know that we've been at this a little while here.
- <01:02:13.880>
up that so we don't artificially drive up that so we don't artificially drive
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, December 12, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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and - While natural gas demand is Americans.
- <01:59:14.400>
more <01:59:14.960>and <01:59:15.199>drive scientists, and drive - more and drive scientists, and drive more and drive American<01:59:16.080>
innovation <01:59:16.639 - <03:28:36.640>
and work, but you add four-wheel drive and work, but you add four-wheel drive
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- He also said that if you drive by Hazen Drive, you will see a lot of cars parked there, and he was not
- It is either sold while they were alive or after.
- It is either sold while they were alive or after.
- used to run drunk driving used to run drunk driving programs<03:56:43.359>
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Summary:
The Department of Safety presented an overview of highway fund and unrestricted revenue collections, focusing on the Division of Administration, the Road Toll Bureau, and the Division of Motor Vehicles. Amy Newbery explained that the main unrestricted funding sources are highway funds and general funds, with highway fund revenue of about $263 million in FY 2024 and a FY 2025 projection of $261.2 million. She said revenue growth has been modest and has not kept pace with costs, creating structural deficits that required general fund transfers of $50 million in FY 2022-23 and another $10 million in FY 2024-25 to balance the fund.
Jennifer Hall described Road Toll operations, including motor fuel tax collection at the distributor level, compliance enforcement, and licensing for fuel distributors, transporters, IFTA carriers, and oil discharge/pollution control. Members asked about IFTA, dyed-fuel enforcement, the possibility of using the state forensic lab for dyed-fuel testing, and whether audit positions had been filled; the department said it recently hired a part-time fuel enforcement officer, still uses IRS testing, could explore lab testing, and had no audit vacancies. Hall also discussed factors affecting fuel-tax revenue, including gas prices, crude oil forecasts, weather, tourism, GDP, and inflation, and said FY 2024 road toll revenue was $127.5 million, above plan, with FY 2025 projected at $127.71 million.
The committee then turned to DMV-related revenues. Newbery said motor vehicle registration revenue was $93.1 million in FY 2024 and is projected at $90.4 million in FY 2025, with the state share going directly to the highway fund. Members asked about the state/town fee split, the five-year registration cycle dip, the distribution of registration revenue by vehicle weight category, and the impact of electric-vehicle surcharges; the department said the five-year dip is still occurring and will fade over time, and it would follow up on the weight-category breakdown. The presentation also noted that driver-license revenues have stabilized, inspection revenues remain steady, plea-by-mail revenue was added to the highway fund in FY 2024, and general fund revenues tied to the department are relatively small and have declined as some functions moved to OPLC. No votes or formal actions were taken.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Even though my aunt, my dad was actually put into hospice care, it still required me to drive all the
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all <00:03:59.560>the it still required me to drive all the it still - required me to drive all the way<00:03:59.800>
to <00:03:59.920>the <00:04:00.040>North - Similar to Rick, she's been on PABEA for a while.
Summary:
The Committee on Health and Human Services held a hearing on several Governor’s Message nominations. The chair opened with instructions about live streaming, testimony limits, and the possibility of reconvening if technical problems occurred. One nomination, GM 542 for Jamie Gagnon to the West O‘ahu subarea of the Hawaii Health Planning Council, was initially deferred because he was not present and there was concern he may not have received notice; when recalled later in the hearing, he testified that he wanted to help address limited provider resources and improve coordination of care. The committee also heard from Christine Cabingao Ting Kang for GM 541, but she was not present and her nomination was deferred to Wednesday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 225.
The committee then heard strong support testimony for GM 688, Raelynn Tenno for the Pa‘ala Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Tenno said she wanted another term because of her experience caring for elderly family members and her work on emergency preparedness for older adults and condominium/HOA communities. Supporters from the Office of Aging, the PABEA chair, the Hawaii Family Caregiver Coalition, and others praised her knowledge of housing, elder issues, and community service. GM 712, Kathleen Merriam for the State Council on Mental Health, also drew support; Merriam described over 40 years in mental health work, including managing a community mental health center in Kaneohe and supporting clubhouse programs.
The committee also considered GM 560, Jeffrey Hicks for the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council. Hicks said his career in justice and juvenile work motivated him to continue contributing to rehabilitation efforts for youth. The chair and members discussed the importance of prevention and rehabilitation in juvenile justice. After testimony, the committee moved to decision-making and voted to advise and consent on GM 542, GM 688, GM 712, and GM 560, while GM 541 was deferred to a later date and time. The hearing then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- we believe that by expanding this threshold, we can eliminate unnecessary administrative barriers while
- While the law has been successful in preventing substandard housing, it's become overly burdensome for
- Let Robert drive. Over here, give it to Royce. He's done. Yeah, let Royce drive a little bit.
- You want to drive? Okay. Thank you. I need to just exercise some old reflex mode. Are you ready?
- So if I drive up to Collin County, just across the county line, I should be good to go.
Bills:
HB103
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 11, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- While we have many successes, we could have... ...highlight for you today in our short time together,
- This obviously saves students and parents time and money while keeping them within our local community
- driving regional economic growth and innovation.
- So that means that they're working to improve the lives of themselves and their families while they're
- Well, our businesses also need CDL drivers to drive those trucks.
Summary:
The Careers and Workforce Subcommittee heard a panel discussion focused on how Florida schools and colleges are exposing students to in-demand careers in manufacturing, semiconductors, transportation, and related fields, and how they are building pathways from middle school through postsecondary training. Panelists from Seminole County Public Schools, Lake Technical College/Lake County Schools, and St. Petersburg College described their career academies, dual enrollment options, industry certifications, and partnerships with employers, local governments, and state colleges. They emphasized early career awareness, counseling, and parent outreach as key to helping students understand technical education as a viable and prestigious path.
Seminole County highlighted 51 career and professional education academies and new offerings in agricultural biotechnology, global finance, firefighting, and planned aerospace engineering. Lake County described Lake Technical College’s programs, strong completion and placement outcomes, and three partnerships: a flexible-day high school/workforce model at Lincoln Park Education Center, the Lake Works pathway collaboration with Lake Sumter State College, and a Transportation Innovation Hub with the City of Tavares that trains students on municipal vehicles and serves multiple local governments. St. Petersburg College discussed its manufacturing and engineering technology programs, including semiconductor processing, mechatronics, soldering, and clean-room training, along with new grant-funded expansion at its Midtown campus.
Members asked about wages, the semiconductor workforce, how to change perceptions of technical education, how parents are engaged, and how Bright Futures CAPE and Gold Seal scholarships are communicated. Witnesses said school counselors, CTE teachers, parent nights, and district communications are used to promote these options, and that many students can earn strong wages through short-term certifications or two-year degrees. Lake Technical College also raised concerns about workforce funding not keeping pace with teacher pay increases and inflation, noting that funding covers only about 80% of what it earns and tuition has remained unchanged for 18 years. The meeting ended with members praising the programs, and the subcommittee adjourned without any vote or formal action beyond rising and adjournment.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so, I mean, I play the lottery every once in a while, and would you agree that this is kind of
- whole industry, which is then passed on to all of the... ...property valuation just drives up costs
- Again, while ideally they would be handled in mediation, there's not always a satisfactory resolution
- And so I think that, you know, while I think that, you know, while.
- And so I think that, you know, while that's generally fine, I think that sometimes opinions may vary
Keywords:
insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, insurance regulation, Oklahoma, health insurance, contracting entities, medical providers, enrollment, beneficiary rights, property and casualty, rates, filing, Insurance Commissioner, regulation, property, regulations, actuary, rate filing, independent review
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- While I am on the Board of Trustees, I am speaking here today on my own behalf for Senate Bill 13.
- While I'm not speaking on behalf of the board, my personal experience is that the language in SB 1395
- The superintendent is often coaching one of the sports or, at the beginning of the day, driving a bus
- With practices three days a week, I spent many hours driving in order to provide this opportunity.
- ...that situation where a parent doesn’t have to drive six hours to and from.
Bills:
SB2920, SB2929, SB2398, SB865, SB401, SB2619, SB2927, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB1635, SB1581, SB2008
Keywords:
steroids, student athletes, athletic competition, University Interscholastic League, medical purpose, gender transition, school athletics, spectator conduct, referees, ejection policy, extracurricular activities, concussion, brain injury, school policy, academic accommodations, student welfare, cardiac arrest, emergency response, CPR training, automated external defibrillators
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Apr 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Level 3 involves driving at high speed with disregard for safety.
- Do you really think I drive 50 miles above the speed limit?
- While I believe that this bill is driven by a genuine desire to protect vulnerable people, it ultimately
- While these patterns do not excuse criminal behavior or they do demand a deeper look.
- Back then, they were getting a felony for driving on a suspended license or for having a felony DUI 4th
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- While one extraordinary year produced Nearly 12,000 volunteer hours, the program typically provides 2,000
- WHILE FOSSIL FUEL COMPANIES MAKE MORE MONEY THAN THEY'VE EVER SEEN IN THE PAST.
- They reduce unnecessary delays that drive up costs.
- THEY REDUCE UNNECESSARY DELAYS THAT DRIVE UP COSTS.
- While they presided over an era of government that exploded... Our national debt exploded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- For some reason, we're on Will for a while.
- It creates hefty fines, and it can result in the loss of driving privileges.
- In some counties, DPS enforces it, while in others, they do not.
- Go ahead and finish your thought, because this may take a while. OK.
- I'm going to hold up on that concrete thing for just a little while.
Bills:
SB249, SB546, SB744, SB927, SB1227, SB1229, SB1353, SB1365, SB1366, SB1394, SB1464, SB1709, SB1729, SB1733, SB1744, SB1745, SB1746, SB1772, SB1816, SB1841, SB1939
Keywords:
memorial markers, law enforcement, officer memorials, killed in the line of duty, highway signage, school bus, school district, student transportation, child safety, seat belts, three-point seat belt, two-point seat belt, bus retrofit, bus warranty, Texas Education Agency, TEA, transportation code, school activity bus, multifunction school activity bus, school-chartered bus
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- While many of...
- The Middle-Class Scholarship program, while it's not pictured, does lower the self-help for the rest
- While the amount of financial aid dispersed increases every year, college affordability continues to
- While you do that, I can turn it over to our colleagues; maybe they have other related questions.
- Second, while fixing MCS calculations is needed to avoid cutting awards for students.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And this bill here today is one of those ways that we can do it while we are being mindful of restrictions
- <00:02:57.920>
we <00:02:58.080>are ways that we can do it while we are ways that we - I don't know who sponsored it because I was driving.
- I don't know who sponsored it cuz I<00:26:25.080>
was <00:26:25.240>driving. - I didn't want to get out I was driving.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26 - Part 2
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- While we're working on that, we're going to do an in-person one. Um, is Liz virtual, too?
- >> Okay.<00:19:45.120>
While <00:19:45.360>we're <00:19:45.600>working <00: - While we're working on that, we're >> Okay.
- While we're working on that, we're going<00:19:46.400>
to <00:19:46.559>do <00:19:46.640 - house staff and everybody be safe, drive house staff and everybody be safe, drive home<00:35:48.400
Keywords:
hospital moratorium, hospital construction, bed capacity, hospital expansion, health care facilities, hospital licensing, safety-net hospital, level I trauma center, Ramsey County, Minnesota health law, hospital beds, new hospital exception, certificate of need, inpatient capacity, emergency care, trauma services, health system regulation, state moratorium, hospital modernization, health infrastructure
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I know you're listening, but I said that a while ago.
- I, I wrote more while she was speaking.
- Any other topics anybody else wants to cover while we're here? Ms.
- What if a 2-year-old deep fake had been out there for a while?
- Yeah, at least not if they're out driving or using it for other purposes, right?
Bills:
HB304