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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under current statute, based on agreement... under the Texas local government code, between a city and
- Under Texas local government code chapter 242-001-D to a county may regulate planning and permitting
- in the ETJ of a municipality. and under Texas local local government code chapter 232008 A county may
- Right, and so you're dealing with the local government entities regarding that as well, correct?
- We assemble a team. engineers, attorneys to help us with land use, and we talk to our local governments
Committee:
House Land & Resource Management
Keywords:
third-party review, property development, local government, permits, construction inspection, regulatory authority, land development, liability, occupancy certificate, municipal utility district, petition, county clerk, water code, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, traffic impact studies, bonds, road projects, eminent domain, extraterritorial jurisdiction, county authority
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ideally they establish a new government ideally that<00:10:12.880><c> government</c><00:10:13.200><c
- </c><00:49:43.559><c> is</c> and ensure that the government is and ensure that the government is working
- </c> requires a report from the government requires a report from the government accountability<00:51
- 00:45.760><c> has</c> to be this intrusive your government has to be this intrusive your government has
- <05:17:28.480><c> going</c><05:17:28.718><c> to</c> functionally going to functionally going to 5%<05
Keywords:
remote testimony, committee proceedings, witness participation, Congress, transparency, condolences, aviation safety, transportation disaster, victims support, first responders, committee elections, House of Representatives, legislative process, congressional committees, membership, House resolution, committee assignments, standing committees, 119th Congress, Armed Services Committee
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, November 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> economics tells us that when government economics tells us that when government subsidizes<00:08
- Trump is suing the government.
- They were run by the government.
- They were run by the government.
- They were run by the government.
Bills:
HCR58
FL
Bills:
S0964
Committee:
Senate Ethics and Elections
Summary:
The Ethics and Elections Committee met with a quorum present and Senator Polsky excused. The committee first considered Senate Bill 964, sponsored by Senator Wright on behalf of Senator Linda Stewart, which revises reporting requirements for certain gifts and honoraria. The bill implements Commission on Ethics recommendations to clarify that reporting individuals must file Form 10 paper forms with the Commission, rather than attaching them to electronic financial disclosures. Carrie Stillman, executive director of the Ethics Commission, testified in support, explaining that the change will align the statute with current filing practice and allow the Commission to update its rules and forms.
After brief discussion and no opposition, SB 964 was approved unanimously and reported favorably. The committee then took up Tabs 2 through 15, a group of confirmation appointments that had been provided in advance and were not requested for separate consideration. On motion and second, the committee approved all of the nominees together by unanimous roll call vote and reported them favorably to the Senate.
With no further business, the committee adjourned after a final motion to rise was adopted unanimously.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the January 23rd, 2026, meeting of the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
- State and local governments are required under the 1964 Civil Rights Act to collect... ...government
- And we report this to the federal government.
- State, county, and local governments collect this information typically when they bring somebody on board
- I will now adjourn the January 23rd, 2020 meeting of the Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs, and
Bills:
SB5973 , SB5892 , SB6081 , SB5842 , SB5827 , SB5968 , SB6034 , SB6035 , SB5888 , SB6123 , SB5853
Keywords:
initiative, referendum, ballot measure, petition, signature gathering, circulator, per-signature pay, paid circulator, election integrity, voter fraud, ballot title, Secretary of State, Code Reviser, direct democracy, citizen lawsuit, civil penalties, Washington elections, initiative process, referendum process, grassroots petition
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I would remind you that municipal Providers focus on transparent governance and responsible rate making
- And some bills that we get from government can be.
- Individuals have no faith in government and don't want to file and don't want to upload their information
- The second issue that we have on this bill is with governance and it's a concern around how the board
- Texas Central, North Central Texas Council of Government. in 2024 population of the COG was 8,400,000
Bills:
HB1520 , HB1525 , HB1530 , HB1535 , HB2068 , HB2091 , HB2347 , HB2372 , HB2805 , HB2815 , HB2867 , HB3154 , HB3482 , HB3483 , HB3663 , HB3781 , HB3901 , HB3915 , HB4135 , HB4153 , HB4158 , HB4329 , HB4331
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- However, the Commission has identified good governance standards and best practices that would strengthen
- However, the mission has identified good governance standards and best practices that would strengthen
- However, the Commission has identified good government standards and best practices that would strengthen
- board, applies good government standards to TRA's governing law.
- But on this one, we feel like it is too much and could be abused by some of these governments.
Bills:
HB1520 , HB1525 , HB1530 , HB1535 , HB2068 , HB2091 , HB2347 , HB2372 , HB2805 , HB2815 , HB2867 , HB3154 , HB3482 , HB3483 , HB3663 , HB3781 , HB3901 , HB3915 , HB4135 , HB4153 , HB4158 , HB4329 , HB4331
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
Angelina and Neches River Authority, river authority, Sunset Advisory Commission, Texas Sunset Act, Special District Local Laws Code, local government, natural resources, board of directors, director training, board governance, public testimony, open meetings, public information, conflict of interest, ethics, complaint system, general manager, board president, staggered terms, removal of director
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The federal government correct.
- </c> regional sales and use tax uh functions. regional sales and use tax uh functions.
- about Met Council governance and the other areas of metro governance and the Met Council.
- government government uh local government subcommittee<01:10:30.080><c> of</c><01:10:30.400><c> state
- And so, while it seems kind of routine, obviously, we want the government to function and the basic services
Bills:
HF4693
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The federal government should respect the state.
- The federal government should respect the state.
- The federal government should respect the state.
- Maybe people didn't understand. given the federal government another given the federal government another
- </c><00:32:32.000><c> is</c> integrity of the federal government is integrity of the federal government
Bills:
HF3396
Committee:
Senate Taxes
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The Uniform Business Organization Code covers a number of administrative functions.
- We represent businesses, government agencies, and individuals.
- So if I'm defending an individual or government agency, I can ask for my fees.
- So if I'm defending an individual or government agency, I can ask for my fees.
- For the record, I'm Kyle Moore, government affairs manager for the city of Kent.
Bills:
HB2543
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It governs the performance of all notarial acts, and a notarial act is conducted by a licensed notary
- And of course local governments can establish their own local ordinances. Okay.
- Then with regard to civil infractions, they are governed by both statutory and...
- that governs the rules of appellate procedure.
- This bill also... ...government agency employing federal peace officers.
Bills:
HB2543
Committee:
Senate Law & Justice
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine housing roadblocks, focusing on paving a new way to address affordability. Mar 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The hard truth is government interference is perhaps more of the problem than the government resources
- The federal government should not dictate a one-size-fits-all housing program.
- Now keep in mind, government itself is not an effective housing developer.
- Eighty percent of the land is owned by the federal government.
- Let me be clear, government can also get in the way, especially local government. Dr.
Keywords:
affordable housing, government investment, barriers, legislative solutions, public testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on addressing the significant issue of affordable housing in America. Members expressed concern over the persistent barriers faced in the housing sector, despite substantial government investment aimed at alleviating these issues. It was highlighted that government interference plays a critical role in complicating the housing landscape, and discussions revolved around potential legislative approaches to mitigate these challenges. Several witnesses provided testimony, contributing to a thorough exploration of the topic.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- structure by engaging the whole governing body in appointments.
- Miss, the layout seems to me that this is about the government code.
- Government dollars on both for-profit and non-profit?
- Accountability is a cornerstone of good government.
- The idea here is that the federal government recognized that the government itself was not a good landlord
Bills:
HB164 , HB164 , HB411 , HB627 , HB 1226 , HB1677 , HB1865 , HB1997 , HB2985 , HB3462 , HB4188 , HB4685 , HB4840 , HB5370 , HB5424 , HB5466 , HB5509 , HB5660 , HB5673
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
HB 164, HB164, Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program, Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, Hill Country floods, July 2025 floods, flood recovery, disaster relief, flood reimbursement, reconstruction grants, resiliency standards, floodplain, base flood elevation, FEMA, Federal Emergency Management Agency, insurance denial, property damage, tenant assistance, rental property
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This change will facilitate the creation of more affordable housing in Texas and increase government
- And a member of the Government Affairs Committee.
- What's happening in local governments and what has led us to a lot of this affordable housing crisis
- So, a lot of the local governments, some of them are good players, and some are not.
- before you got here, but I fully understand the move forward with the project if... ...the local governing
Bills:
HB164 , HB411 , HB627 , HB 1226 , HB1677 , HB1865 , HB1997 , HB2985 , HB3462 , HB4188 , HB4685 , HB4840 , HB5370 , HB5424 , HB5466 , HB5509 , HB5660 , HB5673 , HB164
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
migrant labor, housing regulations, civil penalties, complaints, occupants' rights, remediation, education, retaliation, housing, rental regulation, municipal authority, local government, leasing, housing regulation, local control, rental properties, leasing laws, landlord, tenant rights, municipal regulation
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- This is House Bill 1 by Representative McFarlane, provides for the ordinary expenses of state government
- and the other budget bills work collectively to appropriate funding for the operations of state government
- fiscally prudent spending will generate savings to the state in future years by not growing the government
- Members, House Bill 383 provides for the ancillary expenses of state government.
Committee:
House Appropriations
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not fun for any of us, and it's not great for people who rely on government services, and it's not
- executive director and staff, as well as staff at Commerce to develop guidance and assist local governments
- The local government fiscal note also indicates that there may be indeterminate impacts to local revenue
- This is terrible governance.
- This is terrible governance.
Bills:
HB2747
Committee:
House Appropriations
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't cut local government aid. We don't cut county program aid. We don't do any of that stuff.
- We don't<00:04:44.560><c> cut</c><00:04:44.800><c> local</c><00:04:45.040><c> government</c><00:04:45.360
- </c><00:04:45.600><c> We</c><00:04:45.759><c> don't</c> don't cut local government aid.
- We don't don't cut local government aid.
Bills:
HF2437
Committee:
House Ways and Means
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order. Clerk Jarrett will call the roll.
- With no other business to come before local government?
- The Senate Committee on Local Government will come to order. We'll call the roll.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
Senate Committee, local government, SB2183, SB2046, committee substitute, legislative measures
Summary:
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Local Government was characterized by the passage of several significant bills, including SB2183, SB2046, SB434, and others with recommendations for further consideration. Discussions involved voting on committee substitutes and the implications of various legislative measures. Senator Paxton and other members provided insights and moved bills forward with emphatic support, leading to their successful passing out of committee. Importantly, the bills addressed various local government concerns, showcasing the committee's focus on practical legislative solutions.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider an original resolution authorizing expenditures by the committee during the 119th Congress; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine eliminating waste by the foreign aid bureaucracy. Feb 13th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not what our government was designed to do.
- That's waste in government.
- Well, auditing spending is what government should do.
- It just isn't part of government. It should never be part of government.
- Only the federal government.
Keywords:
fiscal responsibility, government waste, foreign aid, funding resolution, legislative oversight
Summary:
The committee meeting addressed government spending and foreign aid, with a particular emphasis on perceived wasteful expenditures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing a funding resolution for the committee, which received unanimous support from the members present. The chair noted a quorum at the beginning of the meeting, signaling that the committee was ready to conduct its business. Discussions highlighted ongoing debates concerning fiscal responsibility and the necessity of legislative oversight, notably regarding foreign aid allocations and their implications for domestic fiscal health.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 1st, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, today is Wednesday, April 1st, Union Committee in House and Government Affairs.
- So, today is Wednesday, April 1st, Union Committee and House and Government Affairs.
- support, red cards for opposition, white cards for information only, and blue cards if you're with a government
- I am the Government Affairs Director and General Counsel for the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children
- Okay, it's just about access and more transparency in government, which the people are raving about,
Bills:
HB4 , HB206 , HB244 , HB270 , HB361 , HB459 , HB486 , HB540 , HB615 , HB627 , HB648 , HB813 , HB996
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, legislative attendance, task force, executive meetings, public meetings, confirmation process, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, absentee voting, incarcerated voters, voter registration, mail-in voting, election rights, felony conviction