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• this would simply allow families and businesses to make purchases and not pay sales tax that year-round
• this would simply allow families and businesses to make purchases and not pay sales tax that year-round
• this would simply allow families and businesses to make purchases and not pay sales tax that year-round
• this would simply allow families and businesses to make purchases and not pay sales tax that year-round
• and so these sales tax that year round and so these this<00:10:01.959> is<00:10:02.079> a<

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Energy Finance and Policy Committee met to approve the January 16 minutes and then heard House File 9, which was referred to the Committee on Taxes after the committee’s action. The bill was presented as an energy policy measure aimed at reliability and affordability. It would expand hydroelectric power’s eligibility under the state’s energy standard, delay certain carbon-free compliance requirements for utilities that do not meet a retail rate benchmark, prohibit local permits to demolish fossil fuel plants under certain conditions, state support for carbon capture and sequestration without creating a state funding obligation, end the nuclear moratorium, and expand the sales tax exemption for residential natural gas and electricity used as primary heat year-round starting after June 30, 2026. The committee also took up and adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which clarified that the carbon capture language does not obligate state spending. The bill’s sponsor argued that Minnesota’s current energy policy is driving up costs and threatening reliability, especially during extreme cold, and said the bill would create “off-ramps” from existing mandates to protect ratepayers and businesses. He cited reliability concerns, MISO/NERC risk assessments, rising utility rates, and the need for an all-of-the-above energy approach, including hydro and nuclear. He also said the bill would reduce taxes by broadening the sales tax exemption for residential heating. Testimony was mixed but generally focused on reliability, affordability, and the role of nuclear power. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce supported the bill’s emphasis on keeping power reliable and affordable, with both saying Minnesota needs dispatchable, carbon-free resources and noting concerns about high electricity costs and future demand from data centers and AI. The Prairie Island Indian Community opposed lifting the nuclear moratorium without a viable waste solution, describing the long-term burden of spent nuclear fuel on its community and asking for more consultation. Xcel Energy said its nuclear plants have operated safely and reliably for decades, support low-cost and low-carbon power, and could be part of the state’s energy transition, but it emphasized the need for tribal participation and said decisions about retiring fossil plants should remain within the existing Public Utilities Commission resource planning process.

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• Would be implemented all year round, whether the Senate was convened or not.
• <00:07:12.720> to<00:07:12.960> Senator um as opposed to year round to Senator um as
• opposed to year round to Senator Barlo's<00:07:14.000> concerns.
• So it's you can never give a campaign donation in the capital year round, and you can certainly never
• So it's you can never give a campaign donation in the capital year round, and you can certainly never

Keywords: 916, all

Summary: The Rules Committee met to consider a proposed Senate Rule 15-9 prohibiting campaign contributions in Senate-controlled areas of the Capitol, prompted by concerns about lobbyists and others distributing checks to legislators while legislation is pending. The chair read a leadership statement condemning campaign contributions during session when donors’ interests are under consideration, saying such conduct creates at least the appearance of impropriety and undermines public trust. The initial draft would bar soliciting, offering, delivering, accepting, or receiving campaign contributions in Senate-controlled spaces such as the chamber, gallery, floor, corridors, lounge, lobby areas, and committee rooms. Senator Barlo raised concerns about defining the Senate’s authority and the scope of the prohibited areas, asking whether the rule would apply year-round, during interim meetings, or to online donations received while in the building. Other members responded that the Senate could only regulate areas under its control and that the rule should focus on the Capitol building itself, where fundraising should not occur. The chair noted that many other states have similar restrictions, and members discussed whether the rule should also cover campaign contributions during legislative session, not just inside the building. Senators Guru, Rothfus, and Biteman generally supported a stronger rule aimed at preventing vote buying and preserving the integrity of the institution, while acknowledging the need to refine language for enforcement and scope. The committee reviewed examples from Alaska and Wyoming’s constitutional bribery language, and staff and members proposed revised wording that would prohibit any person from knowingly soliciting, offering, delivering, accepting, or receiving campaign contributions in the state capital complex at any time, and separately prohibit senators from knowingly soliciting or knowingly accepting contributions by affirmative act during regular or special session. The discussion ended with no final vote taken, and members indicated they would continue working on the language with staff.

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• Many participants who want fresh fruits and vegetables year-round find that overly cost prohibitive.
• traditional grocery retailers, making it easier for SNAP shoppers to access healthy fresh foods year-round
• 27.200> year shoppers to ex healthy fresh foods year shoppers to ex healthy fresh foods year round
• 29.280> produce<00:03:29.680> is<00:03:29.840> crucial<00:03:30.159> for round
• Fresh pro produce is crucial for round.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: House File 1534, authored by Representative Keeler, was heard and amended with the A1 amendment, which was adopted without objection. The bill would move the Healthy Eating Here at Home/Market Bucks program from the Department of Humanities to the Department of Health and expand the nutrition incentive program from farmers markets to grocery stores, with the goal of helping SNAP recipients afford fresh fruits and vegetables year-round and leveraging federal matching funds. Representative Keeler said the proposal would better align food insecurity work with health outcomes and support both local consumers and local grocers. The Minnesota Grocers Association testified in support, describing the bill as an expansion of a successful program that would help low-income shoppers and provide added support to retailers, especially small businesses facing rising costs. A testifier, Tamara Walter, also supported the bill as a SNAP recipient and Market Bucks user, saying the program helps her family afford healthier food and that winter access to fresh produce is especially important because of diabetes and celiac disease in her household. There was no public testimony in opposition and no member discussion. The committee then laid the bill over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.

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• Our next speaker is a certified teacher and now Round Rock ISD School Board trustee, Melissa Ross.
• I'm a trustee for Round Rock ISD and a 5th generation educator and a proud public school mom.
• Here in Round Rock ISD we have, uh, one of the few districts that passed a balanced budget, but we got
• Round Rock ISD administrative costs are among the lowest in the state.
• For Round Rock ISD, our projected federal support is 25 million.

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• The first round of grants were awarded last fall.
• They will be part of the next round.
• They will be part of the next round.
• They will be part of the next round.
• In this last round, we had three different grant opportunities.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Please join me in a round of applause in recognition of all of their hard work this session.
• Round Rock Chamber, the YMCA, and a number of local charities.
• So I hope that you will all join me in recognizing him for his great contributions to Round Rock.
• Please give them a round of applause. Thank you.
• When I first started practicing law, I submitted the first round of applications.

Bills: SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, SCR25, SB687, SB1332, SB2185, SB552, SB664, SB40, SB9, SJR1, SJR5, SB458, SB482, SB927, SB984, SB651, SB1620, SB2124, SB2448, SB841, SB843, SB402, SB2662, SB2053, SB2332, SB2112, SB745, SB1247, SB1789, SB27, SB207, SB2938, SB1901, SB1227, SB1248, SB912, SB1321, SB2143, SB2145, SB1497, SB1239, SB2180, SB1388, SB1762, SB1662, SB1951, SB1537, SB493, SB378, SB1020, SB1018, SB992, SB958, SB920, SB1350, HCR76, HCR127, HCR9, HCR40, HCR118, HR559, HCR59, HCR135, HCR141, HCR46, HCR109, HCR10, SCR25, HB2525, HB142, HB140, HB29, HB451, HB3809, HB3307, HB 1130, HJR1, HB9, SB17, SB260, SB509, SB1506, SB1637, SB2308

Keywords: Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A, bail training, Article 17.024, Article 15.17, local administrative judge, State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Office of Court Administration, county courts, criminal justice, criminal jurisprudence, judicial qualifications

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• And then, as of December 2024, you can see where each of our grant rounds are currently at.
• With these three rounds awarded, about 2,200 overall have been approved.
• We're hoping to launch our first subgrantee selection round between March and April.
• We're planning on doing three subgrantee selection rounds.
• can then apply in round two and three.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:05:11.440> first<00:05:12.080> is<00:05:12.440> from<00:05:12.960> round
• one of the um the first is from round one of the Cleaner<00:05:14.240> Water<00:05:14.520>
• And from round two of the Cleaner Water Program, approved under House Bill 1 of the 2022 session, there
• The next 11 projects, recommended under round two of the KPDI program of 2024, range from counties in
• So, all we have recommendations for all $70 million under the current round. Say that.

Keywords: The live stream ended prematurely due to a network issue. A full recording will be uploaded as soon as possible, 958, all

Summary: The committee first discussed and approved a new airport-related project involving two 60-by-80 corporate hangars. Members asked about how the project would generate revenue, and staff explained that hangar rent and fuel sales would help repay the costs, with more than half of the funding coming from the FAA. The project was approved by roll call vote. The committee then approved two large capital pool projects: a $1,715,120 roof replacement and skylight project for the Libraries and Archives building in Frankfort, and a $2,105,400 exterior renovation project for several state buildings, including Health and Family Services, the Kentucky History Center, and the State Office Building. After that, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented one loan increase and five grant reallocations. The loan increase was for Springfield’s wastewater treatment plant project, rising by $262,300 to just over $2.88 million because bids came in higher than estimated. Members asked about the delay between approval and bidding, and staff explained the design, environmental review, and state approval process can take one to two years. The committee approved the six action items, and then received informational updates on additional water projects that required no action. The Cabinet for Economic Development next presented one forgivable loan and 11 KPDI/KPDI EDF grant projects. The loan was a $1 million forgivable loan for the Perry County Economic Development Board to acquire the Coalfields Industrial Building, with repayment forgivable if a project creates at least 75 jobs. The grant projects included site-readiness and industrial development work in Pendleton, Elizabethtown/Hardin, McCreary, Floyd, Marion, Fleming, Graves, Eddyville/Lyon, Caldwell, Mercer, and Johnson counties. Members asked how local match percentages are set and were told they are based on county population and updated every two years; staff also explained that beneficiaries usually provide the match and are reimbursed after submitting costs. The committee approved the action items. Finally, the Office of Financial Management presented two new debt issues and three SFCC debt issues. The new debt items were a Kentucky Housing Corporation bond authorization of up to $600 million for single-family mortgage revenue bonds, including a $100 million initial transaction, and a $5.5 million multifamily conduit bond for 98 apartments in Lexington. Informational items covered University of Kentucky refunding bonds and Turnpike Authority refunding bonds, both of which produced savings. The three SFCC debt issues for Campbell, Edmonson, and Perry counties were then approved by roll call vote. The meeting ended with brief discussion of the upcoming calendar and scheduling before adjournment.

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• So, let's all give him a round of applause. >> WELCOME, LUCAS. >> [applause] >> GOOD TO HAVE YOU WITH
• So, let's all give him a round<00:03:45.200> of<00:03:45.280> applause.
• round of applause. round of applause. >> WELCOME,<00:03:45.840> LUCAS.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 3 April, 2026; 9:00 AM, 925, all

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• Mahalo, Sergeant Akers, and please give a round of applause for her guests. Thank you. Mr.
• <00:12:06.360> please<00:12:06.600> give<00:12:06.760> a<00:12:06.800> round
• <00:12:07.000> of Akers, and please give a round of Akers, and please give a round of applause
• Let's give a round of applause to Courtney Soma.
• Let's<00:15:09.280> give<00:15:09.480> a<00:15:09.520> round<00:15:09.760> of

Bills: HB1800, HB2095, HB1158, HB1518, HB1752, SCR23, SCR24, SCR25, SCR26, SCR27, SCR28, SCR29, SCR30, SCR31, SCR32, SCR33, SCR34, SCR35, SCR36, SCR37, SCR38, SCR39, SCR40, SCR41, SCR42, SCR43, SCR44, SCR45, SCR46, SCR47, SCR48, SCR49, SCR50, SCR51, SCR52, SCR53, SCR54, SCR55, SCR56, SCR57, SCR58, SCR59, SCR60, SCR61, SCR62, SCR63, SCR64, SCR65, SCR66, SCR67, SCR68, SCR69, SCR70, SCR71, SCR72, SCR73, SCR74, SCR75, SCR76, SCR77, SCR78, SCR79, SCR80, SCR81, SCR82, SCR83, SCR84, SCR85, SCR86, SCR87, SCR88, SCR89, SCR90, SCR91, SCR92, SCR93, SCR94, SCR95, SCR96, SCR97, SCR98, SCR99, SCR100, SCR101, SCR102, SCR103, SCR104, SCR105, SCR106, SCR107, SCR108, SCR109, SCR110, SCR111, SCR112, SCR113, SCR114, SCR115, SCR116, SCR117, SCR118, SCR119, SCR120, SCR121, SCR122

Keywords: supplemental appropriations, state budget, Hawaii budget, biennial budget, capital improvement projects, CIP, general fund, special fund, green fee, special land and development fund, clean energy revolving loan fund, agricultural development revolving fund, community grants, nonprofit grants, Office of Community Services, housing, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, mental health

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• We included $7 million for a new round of funding for farm worker housing money and increased the loan
• WE INCLUDED $7 MILLION FOR NEW ROUND OF FUNDING FOR FARM WORKER HOUSING MONEY AND INCREASED THE LOAN
• Mitchell-Lama and New York City Housing Authority developments, and $50 million to support another round
• Mitchell-Lama and New York City Housing Authority developments, and $50 million to support another round
• AND 50 MILLION TO SUPPORT ANOTHER ROUND OF DOWN PAYMENT TO FAMILIES EARNING BETWEEN 50 AND 120% OF AMI

Keywords: 993, senate, all

Summary: The Joint Conference Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Housing opened budget negotiations for the 2026-2027 enacted budget, with Senate and Assembly leaders outlining their one-house proposals and committee members giving brief remarks. The discussion covered environment, agriculture, housing, parks, and energy, with repeated emphasis on affordability, climate resilience, and support for rural and urban communities. Senate and Assembly chairs described the process and noted the agencies present, while minority members criticized the overall size of the budgets and urged more attention to housing affordability, building stakeholders, and energy costs. On the environment and energy side, the Senate highlighted proposals for $138 million in additional clean water infrastructure funding, a $75 million increase to the Environmental Protection Fund, $95 million in restored parks capital, $200 million for the Energy Affordability Program, and $1 billion for Sustainable Futures 2.0, including a proposed revival of the NY STUN program. The Assembly said it increased the EPF to $500 million, raised clean water infrastructure funding to $800 million, and included targeted amounts for cities, rural housing-related water projects, Cornell Ag Tech, and the Center for Sustainable Materials Management. Democrats argued that high utility bills are driven by natural gas costs rather than clean energy, while Senate and Assembly Republicans said the CLCPA and other energy mandates are increasing costs and should be reconsidered. Agriculture remarks focused on research, farm support, and resilience. Senator Hinchey described funding for Cornell’s COWS program, Farm to School amendments, $7 million for farm worker housing, and a new $20 million Farm Weather Resiliency Grant Program. Chair Lupardo said the Assembly added $16 million over the Governor’s proposal for educational research and outreach, restored support for beginning and disadvantaged farmers, and backed dairy, livestock, hemp fiber, and natural fibers initiatives, while also accepting $30 million in farmer tariff relief if guidelines are set. Minority Assembly Member Tague supported dairy infrastructure funding but criticized the farm labor overtime phase-down and the CLCPA’s impacts on farms. Housing discussion centered on major capital and assistance programs. The Assembly proposed $200 million more for the Housing Access Voucher Program, $100 million for Mitchell-Lama and NYCHA, $50 million for down payment assistance, $4 million for fair housing testing, land banks, and $40 million for the Homeowner Protection Program. The Senate outlined similar priorities, including $500 million for NYCHA, $100 million for Mitchell-Lama preservation, $250 million total for HAVP, and additional funding for mixed-income rental development, vacant rentals, senior housing, and block-by-block infill. Chair Rosenthal said rent stabilization was not being changed in the budget, while Republican members argued that affordability requires lower taxes, lower utility costs, and fewer regulatory burdens. No votes were taken; the meeting was an opening round of budget negotiations and ended with closing remarks from both sides.

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• 00:03:38.480> subscribed<00:03:38.959> on This shows a breakdown of our 2024 funding round
• there is an available cash balance in RHRF of $163 million, which we used for this year's funding round
• , and the funding round is currently open and applications are due on February 14th.
• It would be needed for the 2026 funding round; that's where the 50 million...
• did award in the previous round did award in the previous round forecasted<00:47:37.359> about

Keywords: 912, senate, all

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• :59.679> we<01:09:59.920> had second round of funding, we had second round of funding,
• So, in the first round, overall funding.
• So, in the first round, the<01:10:18.400> total<01:10:18.719> funding<01:10:18.960>
• And in the second round, we're million.
• So for those first two rounds that I shared with you, we do have obligated project locations, and the

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• approximately $183 million, and following 40 hours of presentations by the applicants and multiple rounds
• approximately $183 million, and following 40 hours of presentations by the applicants and multiple rounds
• approximately $183 million, and following 40 hours of presentations by the applicants and multiple rounds
• approximately $183 million, and following 40 hours of presentations by the applicants and multiple rounds
• approximately $183 million, and following 40 hours of presentations by the applicants and multiple rounds

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I have student kids who are in sports year-round, and so culture has changed.
• I have student kids who are in sports year-round, and so culture has changed.
• I have student kids who are in sports year-round, and so culture has changed.
• and so culture has changed year round and so culture has changed and<00:35:34.640> that<00:35
• I actually attended an all-year-round school as a child, and so our school, my high school, did start

Bills: HF1124, HF1457, HF1803

Keywords: school calendar, education, school year, Labor Day, state law, school construction, landfill, dump site, closed landfill, contaminated site, pollution control agency, school siting, public school, charter school, environmental health, student safety, brownfield, solid waste, waste disposal site, site contamination

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• So all of those educators, we had one round of registration last August, and we just opened round two
• So, as I just mentioned, we had to prioritize phase one teachers in this round of registration.
• <00:14:09.040> two<00:14:09.440> to this round two to this round two to prioritize<
• <00:14:30.199> back<00:14:30.399> in initial round back in initial round back in August
• They are already rounding in paperwork, and this is a really big lift for them, especially.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Let's give them a big round of applause.
• Let's give them a big round of applause for being in attendance with us today.
• military<02:07:34.719> and<02:07:34.960> veterans<02:07:35.280> a<02:07:35.440> round
• <02:07:35.599> of military and veterans a round of military and veterans a round of applause
• At this time, let's give our active military and veterans a round of applause.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• give<00:27:59.039> them<00:27:59.200> a<00:27:59.360> warm<00:27:59.600> ROUND
• <00:27:59.760> OF If we can give them a warm ROUND OF If we can give them a warm ROUND OF
• Please give them a round of applause. All right, Madame Majority Leader.
• Please give them a round<00:32:45.519> of<00:32:45.600> applause.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened, led the pledge with students from University Prep in Denver, and established a quorum with 56 members present and nine excused. The journal from January 28, 2026 was approved as corrected. Members then made a series of announcements and introductions recognizing visiting students, educators, school board members, and the Colorado Forest Health Council. Committee notices were given for several upcoming hearings: Education would meet in room 107 to hear House Bills 1016, 1027, and 1050; Finance would meet upon adjournment in room 112 for the sunset review of the Colorado Securities Act and House Bills 1032 and 1059; State, Civic, Military, and Veterans Affairs would meet 15 minutes after adjournment in LSBA to hear House Bills 1068 and 1022; and Business and Labor would hear the sunset review of the Barber and Cosmetology Act and the sunset review of the Business Intelligence Center and Advisory Board. The chamber also heard brief remarks highlighting advocacy day and recognizing school-related guests from Denver and Aurora, including educators and school board representatives. No substantive floor votes beyond journal approval were taken. The House then adopted a motion to stand in recess until later in the day.

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• determined to help the state achieve its goal to build a talent-strong Texas in San Marcos, our campus in Round
• At our Round Rock campus, for example, we introduced 11 new degree programs, contributing to a 21% increase
• in enrollment in Round Rock, including for the first time ever, almost 100 freshmen.
• I'm excited to say that we have over 2,000 freshmen admitted for Round Rock Campus for fall 2025.
• These are students who are time and place bound, who can't come to San Marcos or Round Rock, but seek

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• determined to... to help the state achieve its goal to build a talent-strong Texas in San Marcos. us in Round
• At our Round Rock campus, for example, to a 21% increase in enrollment in Round Rock, including, for
• I'm excited to say that we have over 2,000 freshmen admitted for Round Rock campus for fall.
• These are students who or a time and place bound who can't come to San Marcos or Round Rock but seek

Keywords: 1184, house, all