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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Preview of the Senate’s 2026 Session – Majority Leader Erin Murphy Feb 16th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- other caucuses to agree that we would do a significant bonding bill this year, and the Republicans declined
- other caucuses to agree that we would do a significant bonding bill this year, and the Republicans declined
- other caucuses to agree that we would do a significant bonding bill this year, and the Republicans declined
- other caucuses to agree that we would do a significant bonding bill this year, and the Republicans declined
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget 2nd Revision: Oklahoma Department of Transportation will present at 10:30 a.m.
Appropriations and Budget
Transcript Highlights:
- dealing with and what we're manag having that funding gap and and watching that deterioration curve decline
- you I understand everything we see in the numbers but motor fuel tax collections are beginning to decline
- hybrids that are out there so motor fuel tax which is a primary revenue stream we're seeing start to decline
- the most efficient way as we're looking at fuel tax reductions, you know, continuing to see that decline
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 5, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- landlords will grow and expenses will outweigh income at a time when Florida's rental market is in decline
- Additionally, migration from other states into Florida has declined recently.
- Some may be forced to sell their properties during this time of pricing decline in many Florida communities
- We reached out to Representative Baker, requested a meeting, but she declined.
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Subcommittee met to consider three bills. HB 199, relating to Veterans Court, was presented as a repeat measure aligning Veterans Court procedures with mental health and drug court laws and allowing post-adjudicatory referrals. A technical amendment was adopted, numerous witnesses waived in support, and the bill passed unanimously 17-0.
The committee then took up HB 45, which would add public swimming pools and public bathing places to existing sex offender residency, work, volunteer, and visitation restrictions. The sponsor argued it would protect children and apply only to specified sex offenses. Several members and public witnesses raised concerns that the bill’s definitions were overly broad, could effectively ban registrants from much of Florida, and could increase homelessness and make offenders harder to track. An amendment narrowing the bill’s scope and definitions was adopted after debate, and the bill passed 11-5 as amended.
Finally, HB 17, the Jason Rayner Act, was heard to clarify that force may not be used to resist an arrest by an officer acting in the performance of official duties, retain good-faith language, add manslaughter to offenses requiring a life sentence when reclassified, and increase the severity level for battery on a law enforcement officer. The sponsor said the bill was intended to strengthen protections for officers; opponents argued it could sweep in accidental or less culpable conduct, while supporters said existing law already covered serious cases. A clarifying amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 16-0 as amended. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jul 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- problems are worsened by the growing likelihood of more frequent and intense storms, extended droughts, declining
- diverse state in the country, yet we are rapidly losing species and seeing once-common species in decline
- We have lost approximately 95% of our historic wetlands, resulting in significant declines in populations
- The primary cause of population decline in birds and other wildlife is the loss of habitat.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several natural resources and water-related bills. SB 224 by Senator Hurtado would require the Department of Water Resources to implement audit recommendations, improve climate-informed water supply forecasting, and provide annual updates to the Legislature; supporters emphasized the need for better transparency and more accurate water planning, and the bill passed as amended to Appropriations. SB 556, also by Senator Hurtado, would fund floodplain restoration in the Tulare Basin to reduce flooding, recharge groundwater, and provide habitat and other community benefits; local officials and conservation groups supported it, some initial concerns about Proposition 4 were resolved, and the bill passed as amended. SB 630 by Senator Allen would streamline State Parks and other state real property acquisitions by raising review thresholds and reducing duplicative approvals; conservation groups and park advocates supported the measure, while some members raised oversight and fiscal concerns, and it passed as amended. SB 718 by Senator Allen would reduce hunting and fishing license costs for low-income Californians, framed as helping subsistence users and disabled veterans and seniors, and it passed as amended.
The committee also approved SB 427 by Senator Blakespear, which extends the sunset of the Habitat Conservation Fund from 2030 to 2035. Supporters said the fund has protected more than 1.2 million acres, leverages other funding, and supports habitat, recreation, and climate resilience; members highlighted its importance for areas like the Salton Sea and the need to protect the funding stream from future sweeps. SB 586 by Senator Jones, an e-moto off-highway vehicle bill, was taken up with little discussion and passed as amended. SB 639 by Senator Ashby would extend the deadline for Sacramento-area flood protection projects in the Natomas Basin and Beach Lake subareas from 2025 to 2030 to allow completion of remaining work and avoid delays to infill housing; city, county, and flood agency representatives supported it, and it passed as amended.
Throughout the hearing, witnesses and members repeatedly emphasized water reliability, flood protection, conservation funding, and reducing bureaucratic delays. Several bills drew broad support from local governments, water agencies, tribes, and conservation organizations, and multiple members requested to be added as coauthors. All of the measures discussed were reported out of committee, generally with amendments and with some items left open for add-on votes.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine big fixes for big tech. Apr 1st, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- Google declined the invitation.
- This abuse of dominance directly contributes to the decline of innovation and undermines America's technological
- govern firms will maintain their power, continue ceding lawlessness, and oversee US technology's decline
- Despite public scandals, botched rollouts, widespread discussion about declining search quality, and
Keywords:
antitrust, competition policy, digital advertising, monopoly, America Act, big tech, consumer rights
Summary:
The meeting, titled 'Big Fixes, Big Tech', marked the first hearing of the Senate antitrust competition policy and consumer rights subcommittee in the 119th Congress. Chairman Lee opened the session focusing on the urgent need for effective solutions regarding anti-competitive behavior among major tech firms like Google and Facebook, highlighting several ongoing court cases regarding monopolistic practices in the digital advertising and search markets. Key discussions included the limitations imposed on small businesses and innovation due to the dominance of these tech giants, with many testimonies advocating for stronger legislative measures, including the America Act. The act aims to disrupt the monopolistic capabilities of these firms and restore competitive integrity in the marketplace, which has suffered under their oppressive market control.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 3/6/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
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- Manufacturers have reported steep declines in new orders and employment.
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If their policy was canceled or, or declined or not renewed, the reason and the rationale for that, but
- To be eligible for a TWIA policy, property owners must have been declined Wind and Hill coverage by at
- that you know you could possibly get TOIA coverage, you really don't, you want that policyholder to decline
- aside from location, there's very limited eligibility requirements for Tua, one of which is the declination
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Since the flavor ban went into effect, tobacco tax revenues have declined much faster than usual.
- So based on those declines, we think the annual revenue loss from the flavor ban might be on the order
- So another notable trend is that spending on CDTFA's tobacco programs has declined over time.
- So some of that decline is likely due to efficiency improvements, but the department also has struggled
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus K-12 Education Appropriations - 05/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If they were enrolled previously, then not enrolled, and that they're otherwise eligible for enrollment
- c><00:04:03.680>
not were enrolled previously then not were enrolled previously then not enrolled - eligible for enrollment and haven't been eligible for enrollment and haven't been uh<00:04:08.480
- There's uh enrolled in another school.
- employees and families of enrolled employees and families of enrolled students.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the enrollments are doing well.
- CTE enrollments were growing. CTE enrollments were growing.
- enrollments are doing well. enrollments are doing well.
- open enrollment came. open enrollment came.
- are enrolled in their sending school. are enrolled in their sending school.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- But I think the money that we are now putting for dual enrollment is... ...now putting for dual enrollment
- It got me prepared for college; I think dual enrollment...
- Me prepared for college; I think dual enrollment is a great idea.
- . ...the ability to do dual enrollment.
- So, kudos to you, and go dual enrollment!
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- That helps Minnesota dairy farmers cover the cost of enrolling in the federal program.
- This program has led to Minnesota dairy farmers becoming national leaders in enrolling in the federal
- So, Senate File 3832 simply will allow new dairy producers that have come on since 2022 to enroll in
- in the federal the cost of enrolling in the federal program.<00:13:16.960>
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Summary:
The Senate convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through routine orders of business, including receipt of House messages and first and second readings of several bills. House File 3615, a cannabis-related bill, was received and referred to Rules and Administration for comparison with Senate File 3670. Senate Files 3957, 4072, 3956, 239, and 3955 received second reading, and the introduction calendars were given first reading and referred as indicated.
During motions and resolutions, the Senate approved several committee re-referrals: SF 4075 was moved from Transportation to State and Local Government; SF 4177, a bill related to the Secretary of State, was moved from Commerce and Consumer Protection to State and Local Government; SF 4262 was moved from Taxes to State and Local Government; and SF 4418 was moved from Health and Human Services to Human Services. The chamber also adopted committee reports and designated special orders.
The main special order considered was SF 3832, which would modify eligibility for the dairy assistance investment relief initiative program to allow dairy producers established since 2022 to enroll. The author explained the bill would help new dairy producers access an existing program with no new fiscal impact, and Senator Dames spoke in support. The Senate then gave SF 3832 third reading and passed it by a vote of 66-0, with its title agreed to.
The session concluded with announcements, including invitations to a Metro Parks pizza event and St. Louis County Days, a reminder about legislative auditor evaluation topic suggestions, and a brief St. Patrick’s Day reflection by Senator Murphy before the Senate adjourned until March 18 at 11:00 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- You can be enrolled full-time or part-time, but your award will be pro-rated if you're only enrolled
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than enrolled if you're enrolled less than enrolled if you're enrolled less - eight semesters of full-time enrollment eight semesters of full-time enrollment or<00:48:39.680>
- The two-year enrollments are higher than the four-year enrollments, and I think it's all but a couple
- that is what we have right now enrolled that is what we have right now enrolled thank<00:52:22.200
Summary:
The Higher Ed Finance and Policy Committee met to begin a budget overview for higher education. The chair noted quorum, committee member introductions, and that Democratic members were absent. The chair also said the Office of Higher Education would not be appearing for the planned budget deep dive, so nonpartisan fiscal staff would present instead. Ken Savory, the committee’s nonpartisan fiscal analyst, introduced a presentation on the higher education finance structure and timeline.
Savory explained the state budget cycle, the difference between direct appropriations, statutory appropriations, open appropriations, base funding, tails, and one-time appropriations, and how those concepts apply to higher education. He described the committee’s usual budget areas: the Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State, the University of Minnesota, and the Mayo Foundation. He also reviewed historical spending charts showing higher education’s share of the general fund over time, the 2/3-1/3 funding policy in statute, and how tuition and general fund support have shifted. He noted that the FY 26-27 base for the Office of Higher Education area is about $725 million, including roughly $450 million for the State Grant program and about $99 million for North Star Promise.
Members asked about comparing the current budget to earlier biennia, and staff responded that they would need to calculate the percentage difference. The chair then summarized prior budget growth, saying the previous budget was about $650 million over base and the current budget/tail was about $450 million over base. Staff also reviewed the 2024 omnibus higher education bill, including a roughly $5 million reduction to North Star Promise that was redirected to the Fostering Independence Grant program and a $500,000 appropriation for Minnesota State’s Kids on Campus program. The committee did not take any formal votes or actions during this portion of the meeting.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Funding Review Committee Jun 3rd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Higher Education Funding Review Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Other states or systems might look at enrollment.
- compared to those with higher enrollment.
- It is based on enrollment rather than credits completed, and only the enrollment for the fall semesters
- It's nice to have a base that we can plan around based on, hey, our enrollments up or enrollment in these
- It's nice to have a base that we can plan around based on, hey, our enrollments up or enrollment in these
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 18, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- WITH THE SUSPENSION IT MEANS THEY HAVE IDENTIFIED THEY WILL STOP ENROLLING STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM AND
- AND WANTS TO ENCOURAGE ENROLLMENT.
- IT'S TO TEACH OUT PHASE OF THE INDICATE THAT THE STUDENTS ENROLLED WE WILL STOP ENROLLMENT IN THIS PROGRAM
- >> FIRST OF ALL I HOPE YOUR DAUGHTER GETS ALL THE BENEFIT OF DUAL ENROLLMENT THAT'S AMAZING.
- IT IS NOT JUST DUAL ENROLLMENT BUT AP AND ACE.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Increase our enrollment. Modernize our workflow.
- People need to be going out and to them we need to get people enrolled in doing them.
- We'll head 95 people enrolled which was not a lot and their water quality problems.
- >> The map is currently enrolled in best management practices.
- But what are you seeing as you probably get more bang for your buck enrolled?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Going after late fees charged by utilities 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those enrollment has grown by over 100% since the pandemic.
- Those enrollment has grown by over 100% since the pandemic.
- Those enrollment has grown by over 100% since the pandemic.
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Together, <00:13:54.320>we enrolled in a payment plan. - Together, we enrolled in a payment plan.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 3912, as amended, and the author moved that the bill be laid over for consideration in a future omnibus bill. The amendment was adopted without objection. Representative Holland described the bill as an energy affordability measure that would bar utilities from charging certain fees during the cold weather rule for customers above 50% of state median income, prohibit reconnection fees after shutoff for nonpayment, and create a framework for regulating late fees. He argued that late fees are often high, compound monthly, and disproportionately burden low-income households, citing utility debt and disconnection figures and noting that the need for relief is concentrated in greater Minnesota.
Annie Levenson Faulk of the Citizens Utility Board supported the bill, saying reconnection fees and late fees fall on households already struggling to pay for essential service. She said reconnection fees should be treated as part of the cost of doing business and that late fees should be limited to a reasonable approximation of actual carrying costs, with protections for low-income customers. She also said the issue is already being considered in utility rate cases before the Public Utilities Commission, but that legislative action is still appropriate.
Nick Martin of Xcel Energy and Katherine O'Donnell of CenterPoint Energy opposed the bill in its current form while emphasizing their companies’ commitment to affordability and customer assistance. Xcel said the bill would shift reconnection costs to other customers and could undermine a proposed arrears management program funded by late payment charges; Xcel also noted that the PUC is already reviewing these issues in its rate case. CenterPoint said it already offers extensive outreach, payment plans, and assistance programs, does not charge late fees once a customer is on a payment plan, and that its reconnection fee does not fully cover costs. After testimony and brief discussion, the chair noted the helpful information from utilities, the author said he was open to further work on the bill, and the bill was laid over.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/06/25
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Best Buy requested that this bill be funded by an extended producer responsibility model and declined
- Best Buy requested that this bill be funded by an extended producer responsibility model and declined
- right of action to be able to make sure that they are bringing in the manufacturers that have not enrolled
- right of action to be able to make sure that they are bringing in the manufacturers that have not enrolled
MN
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HI
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DUI broader trends in declining DUI broader trends in declining DUI fatalities - Uh, I see tourism continually to decline.
- Uh I see tourism continuingly to<01:44:16.639>
decline. - I see the food and beverage to decline.
- And I uh industry continuing to decline.
Keywords:
sustainable aviation fuel, tax credit, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, Hawaii, economic development, carbon footprint, aviation sector, renewable fuels, local production, energy resilience, agricultural innovation, job creation, clean fuel standard, alternative fuels, carbon intensity, emission reduction, greenhouse gases, transportation, autonomous vehicles
Summary:
The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a two-minute oral testimony limit and that decision-making would follow after testimony. It then took up SB 20008, which would set 55 mph as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the DKI/Saddle Road highway. The bill’s introducer described it as a response to safety concerns and noted prior public opposition when the speed limit was lowered from 60 mph; the Hawaii Police Department was listed in opposition, while DOT and several individuals testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided.
The committee next heard SB 20009, requiring new plates/tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals, and SB 2026, which would require drivers approaching stationary vehicles on the shoulder or roadside to slow down and, if necessary, change lanes. The Attorney General supported SB 2026 but recommended narrowing and clarifying the language by removing references to shoulder/roadside, collision or mechanical problem, and other limiting definitions so the duty would apply more broadly and be easier to enforce; AAA and OMA also supported the measure. Members discussed the practical need for a mandatory move-over rule, especially for roadside workers and tow operators, and the committee heard concerns about enforceability on two-lane roads and in accident scenes.
SB 2053 was then heard, authorizing electronic signatures on supporting documents used to transfer ownership of total-loss vehicles to insurers without notarization and requiring insurers to indemnify the finance director for claims arising from those electronic title issuances. The Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, the City and County of Honolulu, and others supported the bill, with Copart describing it as a modernization that would reduce delays for total-loss settlements; technical amendments were requested. The committee also heard SB 2172, which would allow all-terrain vehicles to operate at night if equipped with lights and a slow-moving vehicle emblem, adjust helmet requirements, define utility terrain vehicles, and include ATVs in motor vehicle insurance law. DOT said it could support the bill only if limited to low-speed areas, and the insurance industry warned it could create a new insurance scheme; the City and County of Honolulu opposed while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and an individual supported. Finally, SB 2253 was introduced to expand first-degree negligent injury to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, with DOT, county prosecutors, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office in support; Honolulu prosecutors said they would oppose a proposed amendment because they wanted the language to preserve the offense as a lesser included offense tied to negligent homicide.