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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- establish a permanent property tax exemption for property located in Minneapolis and owned by the Leech Lake
- Leech Lake Band of Leech Lake Band of Ojiway.<00:40:22.240><c> Section</c><00:40:22.800><c> four</c><
- property tax exemption for five parcels in Cook County that are owned by the Grand Portage Band of Lake
- ><02:10:36.000><c> for</c><02:10:36.400><c> Minnesota</c><02:10:37.520><c> uh</c><02:10:37.679><c> lakes
- </c> the protection for Minnesota uh lakes the protection for Minnesota uh lakes and<02:10:38.159><c>
Committee:
Senate Taxes
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/25/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- This affects the Connecticut Lakes Headarters endowment accounts.
- So this is these are these large endowments that they have for the Connecticut Lakes.
- 02:38:13.120><c> Headarters</c> affects the Connecticut Lakes Headarters affects the Connecticut Lakes
- Connecticut<02:38:46.240><c> Lakes.</c><02:38:46.800><c> Okay.
- And um the Connecticut Lakes. Okay.
Summary:
The committee worked through a series of budget amendments, mostly to House Bill 2 and related House Bill 1 changes, with members discussing whether to reduce or preserve funding for various programs. Early actions included approving an amendment to House Bill 219 that delays implementation of renewable energy-related provisions to 2027, and approving an amendment that removes a $150,000 appropriation tied to a housing-related database while allowing use of housing fund money for the project. The committee also approved an amendment affecting magistrates so they could continue pretrial and other judicial support work, while noting they would not handle bail and that the change reflected separate legislation already signed by the governor.
Members then approved a series of administrative savings items in the Department of Administrative Services, including eliminating a long-vacant computer analyst position and reducing overtime and recruiting/subscription-tool budgets. They also approved an amendment cutting marketing and administrative support for the paid family leave program, with members emphasizing that the program itself would continue. A proposed cut to the WorkInvest NH program was discussed at length, with some members arguing it benefits workers and employers and others noting the cost is borne by employers; the committee ultimately set that item aside without taking action. The committee also debated and then approved a modest reduction to a BEA regional planning grant, despite objections that regional planning commissions provide valuable municipal support.
The most extended discussion centered on the State Library. Representative Sweeney said he did not want to pursue a full cut of the library and instead favored a more targeted approach, noting that some federal funding for library services such as interlibrary loans and the Libby system may be at risk. Members discussed alternatives, including unfilled positions and other partial reductions, but no final action on the full library cut was taken in the portion provided. The committee also paused on some other items to gather more information before voting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/19/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, Lake Street in Minneapolis, and across our state, with offices in Austin and Willmar.
- :23.520><c> and</c><01:36:23.760><c> across</c> Lake Street in Minneapolis and across Lake Street in
- This is Deanna Zuben Lake. Yes.
- </c><01:58:09.840><c> And</c><01:58:10.080><c> if</c> this is Deanna Zuben Lake. Yes.
- And if this is Deanna Zuben Lake. Yes.
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And Post No. 14, if you are driving along the Cross Lake Bridge, you can actually see it just looking
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on March 17 and first took up three bills by Rep. Walters. HB 129, as amended, designated a portion of Louisiana Highway 173 as the Dr. Harry Blake Senior Memorial Highway and also added a new memorial highway designation for a portion of Louisiana Highway 3194 in Shreveport for Virginia Green Evans. The bill was reported with amendments after brief remarks honoring both individuals. HB 130, as amended, redesignated the elevated portion of Interstate 220 in Caddo Parish as the American Legion Post No. 14 Memorial Bridge; the committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill. HB 854, as amended, created several specialty license plates, including additions for Haynesville Junior and Senior High School and Lincoln Preparatory High School, and revised the fee structure so annual fees would be forwarded to the Alzheimer’s Association, Louisiana chapter, and the R. Tamney Fleming Lupus Foundation. Members raised a general concern about the growing number of specialty plates and OMV production capacity, but the bill was still reported with amendments.
The committee then discussed the proposed privatization of the Cameron Ferry Service. The Secretary explained that the process began with an unsolicited proposal from Laborde, was approved for competitive solicitation, and resulted in a responsive qualified bid. He said the goal was to negotiate a contract for Laborde to operate the ferry system, including staffing and operations, while the company would handle fuel and maintenance. Members asked whether privatization would save money; the Secretary said it was more about improving service and reliability than reducing costs, especially given the need for consistent labor and the upcoming new ferries. He also said the department was aiming to complete the process by the end of the fiscal year, around July 1.
Finally, the committee adopted the minutes from the 2025 regular session en bloc and then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Feb 11th, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- monitor and then require a permit and not allow those to, you know, flow into a stream or a river, lake
Committee:
House Special Committee on Rural Issues
Summary:
The Committee for Rural Issues met with a quorum and took up House Bill 3076, with a House Committee Substitute offered for adoption. The bill sponsor explained that the substitute was intended to clarify language so the Department of Natural Resources would not have to permit common agricultural non-point source practices, describing it as codifying current DNR practice and not creating a blanket exemption from pollution rules. Committee members discussed concerns about CAFO manure application, runoff, over-application, and environmental impacts, while supporters said best management practices and existing conservation measures address those risks.
Representative Burton argued the bill was a solution in search of a problem and said DNR is not currently mandated to issue these permits, while the sponsor responded that the bill was needed because the current interpretation could require permitting of non-point sources. There was also clarification on the record that DNR did not testify on the bill. After discussion, the committee adopted the House Committee Substitute by voice vote.
The committee then voted on the substitute for House Bill 3076 and reported it do pass. The roll call showed 11 in favor, 1 opposed, and 2 present, with Representative Burton voting no and the rest of those voting supporting the measure. The committee then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Feb 11th, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- is easy to monitor and then require a permit and not allow those to flow into a stream or a river, lake
Committee:
House Special Committee on Rural Issues
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Josh Wheeler, District 35, so I represent Teton, Bear Lake, Bannock, Caribou, and Bonneville counties
Committee:
House Business
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Groom Lake, prohibited airspace. You fly over that, they arrest you.
Summary:
The House Judiciary and Rules Committee met for an introduction hearing and briefly outlined that members could question presenters but that the goal was generally to allow bills to be printed. The first RS, 3-2-914, was presented by Representative Hill to address drone threats around correctional facilities. He said the bill would authorize the Department of Corrections and law enforcement to take reasonable measures against drones and operators delivering contraband such as drugs, phones, or weapons into prisons, with penalties described as a fine and up to a year in jail. Members asked whether the measure would apply to county jails and how the restricted-airspace language would work with FAA rules and aircraft over urban areas; Hill said he would verify details, but the committee ultimately moved to introduce the RS unanimously.
The committee then considered RS 32977, presented by Representative Chris Mathias, which was prompted by a traffic incident involving an electric-assisted bicycle and a court ruling that existing law did not clearly cover e-bikes under the duty to exercise due care. Mathias said the proposal would clarify that drivers must avoid colliding with electric-assisted bicycles, and would also make clear that traffic laws and related code provisions apply to e-bikes, including rider duties and equipment rules. Members expressed concern that the current code had omitted e-bikes in several places, and the RS was introduced unanimously.
At the end of the meeting, the committee approved the minutes from Thursday, January 15, by unanimous voice vote. The chair also noted the committee would meet again on Wednesday and possibly Friday, with timing to be adjusted if needed for floor activity.
ID
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We represent Bear Lake, Caribou, Teton, parts of Bonneville, and parts of Bannock.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The House Education Committee held an introductory organizational meeting focused on getting acquainted for the new session. Members briefly introduced themselves, described their districts and backgrounds in education, agriculture, public service, and related fields, and expressed general support for public education and the committee’s work. The new page, Ethan Cowell, also introduced himself and described his background in agriculture and plans to study agricultural biotechnology at the University of Idaho.
The committee handled a few housekeeping items, including selecting members to approve the minutes and asking proofreaders to meet with the chair and secretary after the meeting. The chair also reminded members to turn off microphones during recesses because the audio is captured by AI. Members were asked to schedule individual 15-minute meetings with the chair and secretary to discuss their goals and priorities for the committee.
No bills were heard and no substantive policy votes were taken. Near the end, the chair noted that Representative E. Hart was absent because she was in Washington, D.C., related to a Supreme Court case involving men’s and women’s sports, and said the committee expected to hear the outcome later in the year. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We represent Bear Lake, Caribou, Teton, parts of Bonneville, and parts of Bannock, so we're kind of all
Committee:
House Education
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- throughout the state: Dakota College at Bottineau, Williston State College, Bismarck State College, Lake
- What is the true impact on, you know, the Waptons of the world, you know, the lake regions of the world
- What is the true impact on, you know, the Waptons of the world, you know, the lake regions of the world
- But you get to Dakota College of Bottineau or Lake Region, you're talking 15, 18% of their... due to
- We have four campuses to go to: Lake Region, UND, School of Science, and ND.
Summary:
The committee met on the Minot State campus for a presentation from President Shirley and several university leaders on enrollment, academics, workforce initiatives, and partnerships. Shirley reviewed the university’s financial audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings in recent years, and highlighted Minot State’s major programs, specialized accreditations, and ties to Minot Air Force Base and NCAA Division II athletics. Members asked about education workforce shortages, athletic tuition waivers, dual credit incentives, and the university’s in-state tuition policy for all students. Shirley also discussed the university’s recruitment efforts, including the Hometown Pride and Academic Excellence scholarships, campus visit growth, and the Emerging Scholars dual-credit reimbursement program.
A major focus was workforce development and new academic offerings supported by legislative Workforce Education Innovation Funds. Shirley described the new Innovation Engineering program, which was developed with industry input to train broadly skilled engineers for western North Dakota, and said it had already drawn more applicants than expected. Dr. Crystal St. Peter presented a new master’s program in counseling that integrates mental health and addiction counseling to address statewide provider shortages, with a hybrid format to reach rural students. Members asked about licensure requirements, internship hours, and job placement for graduates. Shirley also outlined a new nursing simulation center and health sciences space in downtown Minot, made possible by state support and the purchase of the former Trinity Health Center West building.
The committee also heard about Minot State’s efforts to build pipelines into education and special education, including the Aspire program for rural high school students and an online paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Shirley said these programs, along with new articulation agreements and a large Bush Foundation grant, are intended to address teacher shortages and keep students in North Dakota. No formal committee votes or actions were taken during the presentation; the session consisted of informational updates and member questions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- c><01:11:09.920><c> um</c><01:11:10.080><c> Educators</c><01:11:10.760><c> in</c><01:11:10.920><c> Lake
- </c><01:11:11.199><c> City</c> also represent um Educators in Lake City also represent um Educators in
- Lake City St<01:11:12.199><c> Michael</c><01:11:12.520><c> Albertville</c><01:11:13.239><c> Elk</c><
- 01:11:14.000><c> net</c> St Michael Albertville Elk River net St Michael Albertville Elk River net Lake
- :11:15.520><c> are</c><01:11:15.679><c> not</c><01:11:15.840><c> going</c><01:11:16.000><c> to</c> Lake
Committee:
Senate Taxes
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Senate and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026
Senate & Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Louisiana city with more than 20,000 residents, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Lake
- I ask that you think of every African American you watch who plays for [questionable text: Build a Lake
- I was born and raised here in Baton Rouge, just down the way by the lake, and I live now in New Orleans
- Just down the way by the lake, and I live now in New Orleans, and I am very, very, very proud to be from
- I'm from Lake Charles, and I represent Vessel Project of Louisiana.
Committee:
Senate Senate & Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional districts, Louisiana, 2020 census, elections, precincts, voting, election, political representation, 2026 precincts, demographics, Louisiana congressional map, U.S. House, election districts, precinct shapefiles, Voting Districts, VTD, 2020 Census, 2026 Precinct Shapefiles, apportionment
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Louis County from the communities of Chisholm to Ely and from Hibbing to Hoyt Lakes.
- Chisholm to Ely and from Hibbing<01:05:07.840><c> to</c><01:05:07.960><c> Hoyt</c><01:05:08.240><c> Lakes
- </c><01:05:09.000><c> We</c><01:05:09.240><c> have</c><01:05:09.760><c> uh</c> Hibbing to Hoyt Lakes.
- We have uh Hibbing to Hoyt Lakes.
- Louis County, from the communities of Chisholm to Ely and from Hibbing to Hoyt Lakes.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a resident of White Bear Lake, Minnesota.
- Central Lakes and Brainerd is a big player. Southwest State is a big player.
- Uh Central uh uh<01:00:54.240><c> Central</c><01:00:54.680><c> Lakes</c><01:00:55.040><c> and</c><01:
- c> and</c><01:00:55.840><c> Brainerd</c><01:00:56.280><c> is</c><01:00:56.400><c> a</c> uh Central Lakes
- and and Brainerd is a uh Central Lakes and and Brainerd is a big<01:00:56.720><c> player.
Committee:
Senate Higher Education
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- , for the record, Glenn Cordelli representing Tufttonboro, Wolfboroough, and Oipy in the beautiful lakes
- ><00:08:12.319><c> in</c><00:08:12.400><c> the</c><00:08:12.560><c> beautiful</c><00:08:12.800><c> lakes
- </c> and Oipy in the beautiful lakes region. and Oipy in the beautiful lakes region.
- For the record, Glenn Cordelli, representing Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, and Ossipee in the beautiful Lakes
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House public safety committee debate on HF16 - Pt. 2 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- tries to do is come in conjunction with the bipartisan legislation that happened in Congress, the Lake
- This bill was really born out of the Lake and Riley Act, again, which got bipartisan support in Congress
- Representative Rymer replied that the bill was born out of the Lake and Riley Act, which got bipartisan
- Representative Rymer said the bill was really born out of the Lake and Riley Act, which got bipartisan
- “Again, it has been my understanding that both the Lake and Riley Act and what the Trump administration
Summary:
The committee heard extended debate on a bill requiring cooperation with ICE and reporting related to undocumented people in certain criminal contexts. Representative Rymer argued the measure was meant to align with federal priorities focused on violent offenders and to ensure local governments respond to federal inquiries, not proactively target immigrants. He also said the bill was intended to address serious crimes and protect victims, citing examples of violent offenders and trafficking-related cases.
Several members raised concerns that the bill’s language was broader than described and could affect family court matters, health care, elder care, and routine interactions with government agencies. Testifiers and members warned it could be used as leverage against undocumented people in custody, child support, domestic violence, and labor exploitation situations, and could discourage people from reporting crimes or seeking help. The sheriff’s association and county attorneys’ association letters were cited as raising due process, equal protection, civil rights, and public safety concerns.
The discussion also focused on the bill’s definitions and mechanics, especially whether section three would require reporting after arrests that do not lead to charges and how county attorneys would know when to report. Representative Pinto pressed on the bill’s reference to “violent crime” and whether drug possession could be swept in, while Rymer argued the bill was narrower than critics suggested. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided; the exchange remained at the discussion and questioning stage.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, June 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Ed graduated from Lake View High School in St.
- For more than two decades in her hometown of Waukegan, Illinois, and across Lake County, she served her
- Mary was first elected to the Lake County Board in 2002 and in 2018...
- Lake County Board in 2002 and in 2018 was elected by her colleagues to be county board vice chair.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 28th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I grew up playing in rivers and streams and lakes.
- from San Francisco, from Santa Barbara, from Pasadena, from Thousand Oaks, from Marino Valley, from Lake
- from San Francisco, from Santa Barbara, from Pasadena, from Thousand Oaks, from Marino Valley, from Lake
- from San Francisco, from Santa Barbara, from Pasadena, from Thousand Oaks, from Marino Valley, from Lake