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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Melissa Hortman State Office Building 3/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Melissa cared deeply about preserving the institution of the House as a legislative body.
- And I thank her tremendously for making me the legislator that I am.
- And I thank her tremendously for making me the legislator that I am.
- ,</c><00:14:57.800><c> for</c> an awesome class of legislators, for an awesome class of legislators,
- </c> me the legislator that I am. me the legislator that I am.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The company does support this legislation very strongly.
- All of those organizations support the legislation.
- Madam Chair and members of the committee, yes, this legislation is basically identical to legislation
- In the fall, we were informed by the Legislative Services Office that only agency-level legislation for
- We're very pleased with the legislation.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from February 12, 16, and 17, 2026. It then heard House Bill 593, a DEQ/DOGE cleanup measure that removes obsolete hazardous waste planning committee and Big Payette Lake council language from the code; the bill was moved and passed to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 714 followed, which repeals the Hazardous Waste Siting Act and consolidates hazardous waste siting provisions into the Hazardous Waste Management Act. The sponsor and DEQ said the bill streamlines code while preserving public notice, hearings, and safety protections. Republic Services also testified in support, and the committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 788, a pilot program aimed at increasing medical preceptorships by giving certain physicians, PAs, and APRNs who train medical students relief from Medicaid prior authorization requirements for a year. Supporters said the bill would reduce administrative burden and help recruit more preceptors in family practice, OB-GYN, and psychology, while an Idaho Freedom Foundation testifier opposed it as a cost-control concern for Medicaid. After discussion, the committee voted to send the bill to amending orders to add a sunset date of July 1, 2030; several senators voted no on that motion.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 724, the Foster Care Safety Act, which would codify safety-related rights for children in foster care, require written notice of those rights, and direct courts and the department to give greater weight to safety in placement and visitation decisions. The bill drew extensive emotional testimony from foster parents, a foster youth, and others describing abuse, unsafe placements, and the need for clearer protections and fuller information for judges. The committee approved the bill and sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation, with members noting it was informed by prior child welfare review recommendations.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative, that legislation was a bit different.
- That legislation was not a DOGE Task Force recommendation.
- That legislation was a bit different.
- That legislation was not a Doge Task Force recommendation. was a bit different.
- That legislation was not a Doge Task Force recommendation.
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee met on March 5, 2026, and first reordered its agenda to move RS 33471 to the end. The committee then introduced RS 33580, a proposal from Rep. Charlie Shepard concerning sales tax “sales price,” which he described as a fix for a recent Tax Commission practice of going back several years to tax and penalize businesses that had followed longstanding practice. The motion to introduce the RS passed without opposition.
The committee next heard House Bill 760 from Rep. John Weber, which would create an optional county property tax exemption for workforce and affordable housing projects. Testimony from Dominium’s Austin Vanderhaden explained that the bill would allow Idaho-based nonprofit and for-profit partnerships, require rents at or below 60% of area median income, require annual county certification, and leave the exemption entirely to county discretion. Supporters from the Boise Metro Chamber, Idaho Realtors, and the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry said the bill would help address housing shortages, support employers and workers, and provide a local tool for communities. The committee voted to send HB 760 to the floor with a due pass recommendation; Representatives Monks, Ehlers, and Razor requested to be recorded as voting no.
Finally, the committee considered RS 33471 from Rep. Jeff Ehlers, a DOGE Task Force recommendation to phase out general state funding for the Commission on Hispanic Affairs beginning July 1, 2028, while leaving the commission intact and shifting it toward private funding. Members debated whether the proposal would undermine the commission’s mission and whether it was appropriate to remove the commission from a list of charitable contribution options in the tax code. A substitute motion to return the RS to the sponsor failed, and the original motion to introduce the RS passed, with Representatives Birch and Gannon recorded as no votes. The committee then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- As you recall, this is a legislative request from L&I, and this is the bill.
- For the record, Curtis King, State Senator for the 14th Legislative District.
- And I wanted to... ...from the Fifth Legislative District.
- And thank you, Senator Nobles, for your continued work on this legislation.
- And thank you, Senator Nobles for your continued work on this legislation.
Keywords:
workers' compensation, industrial insurance, premium rates, rate transparency, actuarial rates, contingency reserves, Department of Labor and Industries, L&I, risk classifications, employer premiums, insurance regulation, rate setting, premium increase limits, workers' compensation advisory committee, retrospective rating, state insurance fund, accident and medical aid funds, SB 6188, asbestos, asbestos training
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Transcript Highlights:
- Are you talking— that's in this current piece of legislation?
- Are you talking— that's in this current piece of legislation? I didn't see.
- Is this your first time testifying before a legislative committee? It is.
- If you're looking at future legislation, I do have a question here.
- If you're looking at future legislation, I do have a question here.
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 533, which would remove the requirement for registration stickers on license plates. Representative Weber said the stickers are outdated, can be hard to read, and eliminating them would save about $300,000 for the Idaho Transportation Department. There was brief discussion about whether other statutes referencing stickers would also need cleanup, and one member noted law enforcement currently uses stickers to spot expired registrations. No one testified against the bill, and the committee voted to send HB 533 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 500, which would clarify that electric-assisted bicycles are covered by Idaho traffic laws and by the duty of drivers to exercise due care to avoid collisions. Representative Matthias explained the bill was prompted by a court ruling that found current law did not clearly include e-bikes in certain sections. Members discussed how the bill relates to scooters, motorbikes, and broader questions about defining electric-powered devices, but the sponsor and others emphasized the measure was narrow and did not redefine motor vehicles. Two people testified in support, including the injured teen involved in the original incident. The committee voted to send HB 500 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 553, which would tie Idaho residency for Title 49 purposes to establishing domicile and require new residents to obtain a driver’s license and vehicle registration within 30 days, drew support in principle but concern over wording. Members questioned whether the bill’s definition of resident could affect other areas of law and whether the language should more clearly say “for the purposes of vehicle registration.” After discussion with the sponsor and Idaho Transportation Department staff, the committee agreed the bill needed cleanup and voted to hold HB 553 in committee for revision.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates DMV procedures by changing certain deadlines from calendar days to business days, replacing references to certified copies with records of judgment, and clarifying default judgment procedures. The sponsor and DMV staff described the changes as administrative updates to match current practice. The committee voted to send HB 552 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Jan 26th, 2026 at 11:12 am
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Priddy, are a reminder of the responsibility we each hold within our legislative roles, within as members
- Second session of a bill bearing Legislative Council Service drafting number 233180, a bill amending
- Welcome to Legislative Day 2. It is ordered. Welcome to Legislative Day 2. 28 more to go.
- Speaker, I move we go to that order of business: introduction of legislation.
- Any request must be received by Legislative Council Service by 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, and then
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
African American Suicide Prevention T.F. Jan 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- legislature since 2016, and I'm the chair of the task force, and I'm also chair of the Louisiana Legislative
- What did you find that, you know, and I agree with you, it's going to have to be legislation.
- That's not legislation. That's not anything that's mandated.
- And so that's part of our job as legislators.
- And so that's part of our job as legislators.
Summary:
The task force met to review work under HCR 86 on African American suicide prevention, with members introducing themselves and approving the prior meeting minutes. Dr. Williams summarized survey-based findings from 94 university student respondents, explaining that the study focused on warning signs and triggers rather than suicide behaviors themselves. He said financial stress, stigma, and lack of institutional ownership were major themes, and argued that Louisiana needs mandatory reporting and broader suicide data collection because universities and other institutions often avoid reporting incidents, especially those occurring off campus.
Dr. Thomas described current and potential prevention strategies, including gatekeeper trainings, 988 outreach, postvention policies, student-facing information on mental health resources, and adding 988 to student IDs. She also noted that the Office of Public Health already serves as a suicide data hub with real-time and death data, and should be included in any centralized reporting discussion. Members discussed how to balance new mandates with university concerns, with several agreeing that legislation is needed but should be developed with input from the Board of Regents and university leadership.
The task force reviewed recommendations in the report, including a Louisiana Suicide Prevention Data Act, a centralized data hub, incentive-based reporting for colleges, modernization of the 2018 suicide prevention law, and possible tax credits or other incentives. Dr. McKee suggested that any reporting requirement should be framed to fit existing professional obligations and that training requirements for licensees could be added. The chair asked that revised recommendations and examples from other states be circulated before February 1, with the final report updated to say “confidential unless otherwise required by law.” No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned after the chair said he and Senator Boudreaux would consider legislation and, if needed, a resolution to extend the task force.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, friends, and welcome to the first of the 2026 legislative session House Agriculture and
- Vice Chair Morgan from the 29th Legislative District. That would be South Tacoma.
- Adam Bernbaum from the 24th Legislative District, that's the Olympic Peninsula.
- The department manages land in every county and every legislative district in the state.
- So I'm Danny Madrone, legislative director of the State Conservation Commission.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- But for me, my concern is the implications that this legislation would have.
- The legislation was styled as the...
- The legislation was styled as the Alabama Voter Confidence Act.
- I first want to commend our legislator.
- I want to commend our legislator for putting forth some good bills.
Keywords:
SB245, public assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, food assistance, Alabama Medicaid Agency, Department of Human Resources, eligibility verification, self-attestation, data matching, fraud prevention, improper payments, program integrity, benefit eligibility, income verification, residency verification, asset verification, electronic benefit transfer, EBT, cross-checks
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Mar 11th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- So some new legislation was presented in committee.
- In order for this legislation to offer the protection that was intended with that legislation, the work
- So some new legislation was presented in committee.
- In order for this legislation to offer the protection that was intended with that legislation, the work
- Witness: In order for this legislation to offer the protection that was intended with that legislation
Summary:
The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education met in executive session and public hearing, with a quorum present. It first voted House Bill 1767, described as the educator and parent bill of rights combination bill, due pass by a 14-1 vote with one present. The committee then considered House Bill 2918, which was amended by a substitute focused on defining school-sponsored media as a news source and distinguishing news from commentary or editorial content; the sponsor said the changes were intended to promote balanced, truth-in-labeling journalism and to protect only bona fide news sources. The substitute was adopted, and the House Committee Substitute for HB 2918 passed 11-3 with three present.
The committee also voted House Bill 2304 due pass by a 10-4 vote with three present, though the transcript does not describe the bill’s subject. The committee then moved out of executive session and heard House Bill 2772, sponsored by Representative Melissa Douglas, which would create a postsecondary McKinney-Vento-style liaison for students experiencing homelessness. Douglas said the bill would help students transition from K-12 homelessness supports into higher education by giving them a designated point of contact in financial aid, and she noted that a substitute would remove earlier appointment and donation provisions and leave implementation to higher education institutions.
Committee members asked about the liaison’s qualifications, duties, staffing, and fiscal impact, and Douglas said the substitute removed the most controversial appointment requirements and was intended to be a zero-fiscal-note approach. Supporters testified that the bill would improve coordination and help homeless and foster students persist in postsecondary education. An opponent argued the proposal duplicated existing services, would be costly, and was unnecessary given current state, federal, and nonprofit supports. No vote was taken on HB 2772 before the hearing ended and the committee adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- And so we'll let people get their legislation caught up.
- And so we'll let people get their legislation caught up.
- Going back to the Legislative Services budget dashboard for budget information, Legislative Services
- So you can go to the Legislative Budget Book.
- After session, our office puts together a Legislative Fiscal Report.
Summary:
The Resources and Conservation Committee convened with introductions from members and staff, followed by a brief overview from Chair Mendive about the committee’s role, hybrid paper/digital procedures, and plans to move legislation quickly. Members described their districts and backgrounds, with recurring themes including forestry, mining, ranching, water issues, public lands, and conservation. The chair also noted that Fish and Game administrative rules may draw significant public interest and could be handled in a separate, public-facing meeting.
The committee then introduced three RSs. RS 32850, presented by Rep. Boyle, would move Forest Products Commission rules into law; it was introduced after a question about whether out-of-state timber sellers were included in assessments. RS 32975, also by Rep. Boyle, would memorialize Congress to clarify federal land exchange law under FLPMA after a long-running BLM exchange was challenged in court; it was introduced. RS 32883, presented by Rep. Manwaring, would move the Soil and Water Conservation Commission from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Water Resources as part of an efficiency review; members raised concerns about preserving agricultural issues, but the RS was introduced.
Rep. Tanner then led a discussion on budgeting and JFAC, emphasizing that committee decisions drive long-term agency costs and encouraging members to review whether older laws and appropriations still serve their intended purpose. He discussed the governor’s 3% holdbacks, dedicated funds, and whether reserve balances in some agencies might be too high, while clarifying he was not proposing broad sweeps of dedicated funds. Members raised concerns about Fish and Game funding, federal matching, DEQ permitting capacity, and the risk of undermining agency primacy or local reserve needs. Janet Jessup then demonstrated legislative budget tools and publications, including the base budget builder, Legislative Budget Book, Legislative Fiscal Report, Fiscal Source Book, Fiscal Facts, and performance measure reports. The meeting ended with volunteers selected to proof the minutes and the committee adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
African American Suicide Prevention T.F. Jan 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- legislature since 2016, and I'm the chair of the task force, and I'm also chair of the Louisiana Legislative
- What did you find that, you know, and I agree with you, it's going to have to be legislation.
- That's not legislation. That's not anything that's mandated.
- And so that's part of our job as legislators.
- And so when you start talking about from an occupational regulation standpoint, when legislation...
Summary:
The task force met to review the prior minutes, hear introductions from members and stakeholders, and receive an update on the HCR 86 study on African American suicide in Louisiana. Dr. Williams summarized survey findings from 94 university respondents and said the work focused on college students as a key risk group, with financial stress and other early triggers identified. He said universities had resisted participation because of stigma and concerns about enrollment and reputation, and he recommended stronger statewide reporting requirements, better data collection, and more targeted prevention efforts.
Members discussed possible policy responses, including mandatory suicide prevention training, gatekeeper training for faculty and staff, student awareness materials, and adding 988 information to student IDs and campus outreach. Dr. Thomas described existing LDH efforts, including 988 partnerships, a university toolkit, and training through the Louisiana Center for Prevention Resources. Senator Boudreaux and others said the issue should be addressed through legislation rather than voluntary action alone, while Dr. McKee noted that occupational licensing rules and statutes could support required training and reporting.
The task force agreed to revise the report language to say reporting would be confidential unless otherwise required by law, and to circulate additional state examples and recommendations before February 1 for use as a legislative template. Members also asked that the Office of Public Health be included in discussions about a centralized suicide data hub, since it already tracks real-time suicide data. The chair thanked the participants, said the final recommendations would guide possible legislation, and adjourned the meeting without setting another date unless further action is needed.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drone Advisory Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- A legislative report, so whenever that's appropriate.
- We'll add legislative briefing to the agenda. Okay. Any other additional items?
- I just reiterate a thanks again to the legislation and governor on it.
- But that's the sort of discussions we'll have developing the legislation.
- When we start developing with the legislation, like I've... ...with the legislation like I belong to
Summary:
The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drones Advisory Committee met with a quorum and opened by noting that, under current law, the committee will sunset after the 2026 regular session unless legislation is passed to reconstitute it. Members discussed the need for a smaller, more workable committee structure in the future so quorum requirements would be easier to meet, and they added an agenda item to consider reconstitution and another for a legislative briefing. The June 2025 minutes were approved.
Subcommittee reports focused heavily on counter-drone policy and advanced air mobility. Mr. Muley described the new counter-UAS effort, referred to as the “Let’s Go Act,” which would create a joint task force of state police, sheriffs, and municipal police chiefs to develop training standards and equipment standards for counter-drone operations. Members also discussed federal developments in the NDAA and DOJ’s role in authorizing mitigation capabilities for states with laws and training plans. Public safety members reported that training on recently enacted drone laws is underway in north Louisiana.
The committee also heard a major update from Josh Deplanis, newly named Louisiana’s first advanced aeronautics director. He outlined Louisiana’s selection for the FAA’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing/Advanced Air Mobility Integration Pilot Program, branded “Lift Off Louisiana,” and described plans for real-world operations beginning as early as August, centered on Houma-Terrebonne Airport. He also reviewed the state’s broader advanced air mobility strategic plan, including vertiport readiness, charging infrastructure, logistics, workforce training, and community engagement. Members emphasized Louisiana’s opportunity to influence FAA policy and international airspace issues related to operations over the Gulf and beyond 12 nautical miles.
In final action, the committee adopted a resolution supporting reconstitution of LADAC, with revised proposed membership language reducing the committee from 15 members to 11 and setting a simple majority of six for quorum, with new appointments effective July 1, 2027. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned after the motion passed.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- He said the group is educational and that the legislation focuses on enticing, persuading, seducing,
- And what this legislation does, it focuses on a particular kind of crime.
- This legislation would mirror legislation that's carried in 14 other states, including Texas and Florida
- This legislation would mirror legislation that's carried in 14 other states, including Texas and Florida
- The bill holds its place on the Third Reading Calendar one legislative day.
Summary:
The House convened with 67 members present, approved the previous journal, and received several communications, including a temporary substitute appointment for District 19 and committee recommendations on Transportation Department rules. The chamber also received notice that Governor Little signed House Bill 559. Committee reports moved a large slate of bills and resolutions forward for printing or calendar placement, including measures on public records, development impact fees, open meetings, motor vehicles, electronic registration, predatory animal control, Idaho products, government transparency and ethics, sales and use tax, education funding, school district facilities, and a constitutional amendment proposal on education.
On third reading, House Bill 540 passed 69-0, expanding juvenile corrections records exemptions to protect safety and security information. House Bill 541 also passed 69-0; it broadened child enticement protections to include 16- and 17-year-olds, with a five-year age gap for those victims, and members discussed related online sextortion concerns. House Bill 569, a water-skiing safety bill that would have allowed certain early-morning two-person boating arrangements with added equipment requirements, drew extended debate over safety, outboard motors, and whether it applied to all skiing, but failed 31-38. Senate Bill 1222 passed 69-0, clarifying that prior domestic water-use limits apply prospectively and defining subdivisions as five or more lots.
The House also passed Senate Joint Memorial 108 by voice vote, urging federal agencies to stop discouraging grazers from seeking depredation compensation for wolf and grizzly bear losses. Several bills and memorials were held on the calendar for one legislative day, and the House announced upcoming committee meetings before adjourning until Thursday, February 12, 2026.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (05/07/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- They will not tell us what should be in the legislation. It's that attorney general's office.
- </c> and again they do not write legislation. and again they do not write legislation.
- It's that attorney the legislation. It's that attorney general's<00:06:50.160><c> office.
- send legislation to have legislation<00:07:10.560><c> passed</c><00:07:10.880><c> by</c><00:07:11.120
- </c><00:12:53.360><c> that</c> a very good uh piece of legislation that a very good uh piece of legislation
Summary:
The committee met to reconsider its prior vote on SB 148 and then take up a substitute amendment. The chair explained that members from both caucuses, along with the ranking member, were generally in agreement on the process: first a motion to reconsider, then a vote on amendment 20251922H, followed by a vote on the bill. He also noted late input from the attorney general’s office seeking language to ensure the bill would not affect criminal prosecutions, and said the final floor amendment language would be worked out with that office but would remain under legislative control.
Representative Coutab moved to reconsider the committee’s earlier vote on SB 148, and the motion passed by show of hands, 16-1, with the chair not voting. Representative Manos then moved amendment 20251922H, described as a substitute for the Birch-Lin amendment that removed a paragraph on page 2, lines 17-19. The amendment was adopted unanimously, 17-0.
The committee then voted on the main motion, to ought to pass SB 148 as amended. Members spoke in support, describing the bill as heavily revised through extensive work and research, with one member crediting Representative Coutab’s research for helping shape the revised proposal. The roll call passed 17-0. The chair said the bill could not go on consent because a floor amendment would be needed, and the committee would keep members apprised of the final language. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- The notice must include all matters contained in the bill of the proposed legislation.
- The notice must include all matters contained in the bill of the proposed legislation.
- A separate local bill certification form is required for each legislative delegation.
- Do you know how many legislative delegations there are in the state of Florida?
- How many legislative delegations there are? There would be 67. There would be 67.
Summary:
The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee heard and passed two measures before receiving a staff presentation on the local bill process and local delegation meetings. HB 4007, by Rep. Snyder, would cap reimbursement for certain inmate emergency medical services in Martin County at 110% of the Medicare rate, with a higher cap if a provider shows it is operating at a loss. Snyder said the bill is intended to create predictability and save taxpayer dollars; members asked about fiscal effects and whether other counties could adopt similar language. Public testimony came in support from Martin County and related local officials, and the bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote.
The committee also passed HM 4005, by Rep. Daly, which urges Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure. Daly argued Florida’s troop allocation is outdated and inadequate for the state’s population and disaster demands, contributing to burnout and recruiting problems. Members asked about the basis for the current allocation, possible budget and infrastructure impacts, and the National Guard’s needs; there was no opposition or public testimony, and the memorial was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote.
After the votes, Reps. Holcomb and Kendall gave a detailed presentation explaining how local bills differ from general laws, constitutional limits on local legislation, required local delegation meetings and notice, certification and economic impact forms, and amendment procedures. Members asked several process questions, including about multi-county delegations and Miami-Dade’s special status. The meeting ended with a few recognitions and adjournment before session.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- tracking, budget development, managed complex workflows, coordinated legislative reports, responded
- And so with that, now therefore be it resolved by the Arkansas Legislative Council of the 95th General
- Assembly of the state of Arkansas, that the Legislative Council recognizes and honors Lori McDonald
- Chairman, Carlos Silva, Bureau of Legislative Research. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Carlos Silva, Bureau of Legislative Research.
Summary:
The Arkansas Legislative Council met and first adopted the previous meeting minutes, then honored Lori McDonald of the Department of Human Services for nearly 28 years of state service. Members read a resolution recognizing her legislative, constituent, and leadership work at DHS, and the council adopted it unanimously. McDonald thanked members for their support, and the Senate also presented her with a citation, a flag flown over the Capitol, and a commemorative coin.
The council then received the May 2026 revenue report, which showed gross adjusted collections of $7.76 billion year-to-date, up 4.4% from the prior year, and net available for distribution of $6.36 billion. The Bureau of Legislative Research noted collections were running above last year and that the updated forecast reflected a surplus. The Executive Subcommittee report was adopted after members were told it had approved captive insurance premiums and deductibles, a claims administration contract, emergency DHS rules, waiver requests, committee fund allocations, and the cancellation of the regular July ALC meeting in favor of only meeting for urgent matters.
Several subcommittee reports were then adopted, including Administrative Rules, Game and Fish and State Police, Hospital/Medicaid/Developmental Disabilities, Lottery Oversight, Occupational Licensing Review, Peer Review, Review, State Insurance Programs Oversight, and Personnel. During the Administrative Rules discussion, members questioned the Department of Education about delays and vendor performance under the ClassWallet contract; department officials said they were meeting regularly with the vendor, keeping expense review in-house, and would consider other options if needed. In Personnel, the Department of Commerce clarified that a reallocation request was part of a broader departmental realignment and shared services move, not the Arkansas Workforce Connection waiver. The council also reviewed and took action on several communications, including filing retirement system investment summaries as reviewed, approving rural community grant funding, giving favorable advice for state park acquisitions/expansion, approving special maintenance funding for state parks, and filing proposed Office of State Technology service rates as reviewed before adjourning.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Lindsay Bachman, who's Director of Legislative Affairs for the Secretary of State's Office.
- Lily May Ortiz, legislative liaison for the New Mexico School Board Association and their registered
- We wholeheartedly support this legislation and ask you to move forward.
- Jessica Hathaway, Deputy Director with the Legislative Education Study Committee.
- I have appreciated the opportunity to work with a sponsor, as well as the Legislative Education Study
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Joint Resolution 1, which would amend the New Mexico Constitution to remove language requiring school elections to be held at different times from partisan elections. The sponsor and the Secretary of State’s office said the change would let school bond and mill levy questions appear on general election ballots, reduce the number of costly special elections, increase turnout, and address an outdated discriminatory provision dating to 1910. Testimony from the New Mexico School Board Association and school superintendents supported the resolution for its potential cost savings and faster access to local and state capital outlay funding. A committee member asked for clarification that school board member elections would remain on the regular local election cycle and nonpartisan. There was no opposition, and the committee approved the resolution on a due pass motion.
The committee then heard House Memorial 30, which asks the Legislative Education Study Committee to study public education governance and convene a broad working group to review roles, responsibilities, statutes, and long-term planning across the education system. The sponsor and LESC staff said the memorial is intended to improve coherence, support long-term goals, and consider governance structures that could better align education policy across administrations, including lessons from the Martinez-Yazzie response and models from other states. Supporters from charter schools, Kids Can, the school board association, superintendents, and Teach Plus backed the study as a way to improve coordination and student outcomes.
Several committee members raised concerns about who would be included in the process, emphasizing the need for meaningful participation by families, plaintiffs in the Martinez-Yazzie case, tribal leaders, and students with disabilities, as well as clear notice and access for working families. Members also asked about guardrails, accountability, and whether a future statewide education commission could dilute local or tribal voices. LESC staff said the memorial would allow the committee to define the study’s structure, composition, metrics, and potential recommendations, including whether any commission should be created by statute or another mechanism. There was no opposition, and the committee passed House Memorial 30 on a do pass motion.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, July 17, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This legislation does that. I to job. This legislation does that.
- work</c> legislation and our legislative work legislation and our legislative work over<01:42:52.560>
- </c><01:59:56.320><c> Uh,</c> pushing crypto legislation. Uh, pushing crypto legislation.
- </c> important legislation. I yield back. important legislation. I yield back.
- </c> this legislation and I yield back. this legislation and I yield back.
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Transcript Highlights:
- And so I think that it's only prudent that if we're going to have legislative research, if we're going
- to have oversight, and if we're going to be using... ...that if we're going to have legislative research
- I don't know that it is prescribed specifically in the legislation.
- I don't know that it is prescribed specifically in the legislation.
- If they're drafting legislation, they shouldn't be supporting it or opposing it, but they don't do that
Summary:
The Budget Committee met in executive session and considered Senate Bill 1470, with a House Committee Substitute offered and adopted. The bill updates statutes governing the Joint Committee on Legislative Research and its oversight functions. The sponsor and Chairman Deaton described the measure as modernizing LR operations, including reducing the committee from 20 members to 12, adding legislative leadership and minority representation, allowing electronic delivery of reports, and changing references to public colleges and universities. They also explained that the bill would create post-implementation fiscal notes to compare projected and actual fiscal impacts after enactment.
A major point of discussion was the bill’s provision allowing legislative oversight staff to access certain Department of Revenue tax-return information under confidentiality rules so they can independently verify data used in fiscal notes, especially for tax policy bills. Several members supported the goal of improving accuracy and checks and balances, while also raising concerns about protecting taxpayer privacy and ensuring the committee does not improperly access confidential information. The sponsor and chairman said the committee would not see individual returns, that staff would remain bound by confidentiality, and that they would follow up on any legal concerns before floor action if needed.
Members also discussed a section striking language that had prohibited committee employees from opposing or urging legislation. The sponsor said this was cleanup because LR no longer drafts ordinary bills, only revision bills, and the remaining drafting role is limited and noncontroversial. Representative Mayhew said he would not offer a planned amendment at the meeting but still wanted clarification on the tax-information language. Representative Fogle asked how post-implementation fiscal notes would be shared, and the sponsor said the committee would likely determine the process. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted the bill do pass by a roll call of 25 yes and 1 no.