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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 19th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Water Code 13.255 is specific for a municipality who is requesting be singly certificated to an area
  • the economic regulations and CCNs in particular, and things like decertification under Texas Water Code
  • The bill seeks to amend Chapter 28. 8a of the Texas Water Code by implementing, implementing planning
  • Currently, the Texas Water Code establishes floodplain regulations, but in Enforcement of these regulations
  • The district would not have the authority to impose taxes, charge fees. ease, or exercise eminent domain
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Mar 19th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • closing that funding gap by constitutionally dedicating $1 billion. dollars per year from state sales tax
  • We'll show him registered as Cyrus Reed, representing Lone Star Chapter 6.
  • Public utility agencies were created under Chapter 572 of the local government code to help local governments
  • Oh, okay, um, do y'all have as a PUA have tax authority or just the entities within the PUA?
  • And only two of those actually have taxing authority.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 17th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1078 would amend the Labor Code to require the Workforce Commission to create in collaboration
  • contact information for the Texas Veterans Commission. information on the Veterans Crisis Hotline, tax
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 26th, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • leadership on the AI task force over the summer, we talked about some of the needs for updates to state code
  • This bill would modernize and update the code to include cybersecurity explicitly, with all the definitions
Bills: HB320, HB207, HB208, HB290
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Feb 13th, 2026 at 11:03 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Memo forthcoming regarding the dress code. Madam, Mr.
  • Larry Jack, and the Chapter Manager, Myron Joe, from Beclabot Chapter House. Welcome to the House.
  • Manager Myron Joe from Beclavito Chapter House. Welcome to the House.
  • And they are one chapter, which gives them.
  • I pay income tax on my per diem. I mean, that's an IRS rule.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • What about being a watchdog for our tax dollars?
  • In order for us to send tax dollars, there are regulations they have to follow.
  • It only tells the state that we don't care about where your tax dollars are going.
  • House Bill 4273 by Miller of the House and Rader of the Senate, an act relating to income tax.
  • House Bill 4273 by Miller of the House and Rader of the Senate, an act relating to income tax.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • We review decisions from the seven trial court departments, the Appellate Tax Board, the Commonwealth
  • We review decisions from the seven trial court departments, the appellate tax board, the Commonwealth
  • lot of people don't have the money to pay for a lawyer to do something that they think based on turbo tax
  • people, you get them in the door, they start to develop a skill set, and then a local PD in one of our 351
  • Employees in 800 public agencies, including every one of the 351 cities and towns of the Commonwealth
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The hearing was held in Clinton Town Hall as part of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means’ budget review, with local officials welcoming legislators and noting the long agenda of many panels. The main presentation was from Secretary Terrence Reedy of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, who outlined the Healey-Driscoll administration’s FY26 proposal for the secretariat, including a $1.7 billion budget and a 7% increase over FY25. He described investments in emergency preparedness, hate-crime prevention, reentry programming, technology modernization, internships, and public safety training, while also noting some reductions driven by resource constraints, including cuts to certain grant programs and administrative costs. Committee members also raised concerns about federal uncertainty and how it could affect state budgets and public safety planning. A major portion of the questioning focused on the Department of Correction. Secretary Reedy and Commissioner Sean Jenkins said the biggest challenges are staffing, officer wellness, facility safety, and contraband—especially K2. They described steps taken at MCI Souza and other facilities, including reducing population at the maximum-security unit, changing management, removing metal products and free weights, improving screening and roll calls, adding a rapid response team, and increasing investigative and technological efforts to combat K2. They also discussed the closure of MCI Concord, saying it was driven by high maintenance costs and staffing needs, and explained that savings are being used to improve staffing patterns and address deferred maintenance over time rather than producing immediate large budget reductions. Members also questioned the budget’s impact on police training and community policing. The administration defended the increase in police academy tuition from $3,200 to $6,000 as reflecting true training costs and said it would still be subsidized by the state, while acknowledging the burden on small municipalities. They said the MPTC is expanding regional training and considering proposals such as Greenfield Community College’s. On community policing, officials emphasized uniform statewide training, de-escalation, and communication skills. The State Police also announced an outside review of the academy by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and said the next class will be split into two smaller groups to improve oversight and allow quicker implementation of recommendations. Other topics included ICE and federal immigration enforcement, with Reedy saying state law prohibits Massachusetts law enforcement from acting in a civil immigration capacity and that no state dollars were used in the Tufts-related ICE operation mentioned by a member. Senators and representatives also raised the upcoming FIFA World Cup, warning that it will require significant public safety resources and likely federal funding. Additional discussion covered restorative justice and juvenile diversion, health care costs in DOC, electronic health records, and the need for more diverse and culturally competent public safety staffing. No votes were taken during the hearing.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Session (04/10/2025)

New Hampshire House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Income after taxes, $4,900 a expense. Income after taxes, $4,900 a month. month. month.
  • They still pay their taxes.
  • and reduces the county tax rate.
  • county tax rate. county tax rate.
  • them from those taxes.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Jun 1st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • and the campaign finance code.
  • Purely technical amendments: citation, Civil Code 1423 should have been 1424.
  • If you look at the report on the amendments, it changes Civil Code 1423; it should have read Code of
  • And what happens is they go up for property tax sale.
  • much in taxes to be able to fund the operations of the parish.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Jun 1st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, opened with prayer, the pledge, and a national anthem performance, then moved through several personal privileges and recognitions. Members welcomed a student cancer survivor and entrepreneur, Bella of Brave Bella Bead Company, and also recognized a new legislative assistant, a page leaving for college, and a resolution honoring National Mississippi River Day. The chamber also received conference committee reports and enrollment reports, and returned some previously failed measures to the calendar, including H.R. 119 and H.B. 410. The main floor action centered on a series of Senate concurrent resolutions, most of which were adopted overwhelmingly. These included SCR 59 on re-evaluating flood maps and insurance rates tied to the Comite River Diversion Canal, SCR 61 urging higher reimbursement for behavioral health crisis centers, SCR 62 calling for review of school-zone safety and speed limits, SCR 68 creating a blockchain and digital innovation task force, SCR 69 encouraging continued research to reduce sugarcane burning, SCR 70 supporting the Major Richard Star Act for medically retired combat-wounded veterans, SCR 54 supporting the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act, SCR 55 designating the Peggy Martin Rose as the official state rose, SCR 64 creating a construction manager-at-risk task force, SCR 75 studying a Louisiana maneuvers museum and trail, and SCR 80 creating a task force on the minimum foundation program and long-term teacher pay funding. Most passed with little or no opposition, with SCR 84 on earthquake seismic activity in several parishes amended to adjust task force membership before final adoption. The House also heard a personal privilege statement honoring the late Ponder P.C. Clinton Jr., a noted Black farmer, cattleman, and community leader in Shreveport’s Cedar Grove neighborhood, and expressed condolences to his family. Later, members received a hurricane-season reminder from Rep. Jay Galle about disaster response procedures and the need to work through parish emergency offices. The transcript ends as the House moves into additional concurrent resolutions returned from the Senate with amendments.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 18 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, first I want to introduce the Greater Mississippi chapter of the Noble.
  • <00:28:33.760> That's Mississippi chapter of the Noble.
  • That's Mississippi chapter of the Noble.
  • level of funding, $130,725 in vacancy funding from both general funds, a little of general funds, $99, $351
  • You're recognized to explain the changes, gentlemen. >> This is uh simply the sales tax diversion study
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved through routine organizational business, including confirming a quorum, dispensing with the journal reading, and introducing pages and several visiting groups. Recognitions included the Calhoun City High School Wildcats for winning the 2025 Class 1A state championship, the Florence High School girls soccer team for winning the Class 5A state championship, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, a Kosciusko-Attala business delegation, an empowerment group from Oxford, a pediatrician of the day, law enforcement leaders, and other guests. The chamber also adopted House Resolution 63 honoring the House softball team for winning the Battle of the Tombigbee. The main floor action centered on concurrence or conference motions on several bills. The House concurred in HB 1404, HB 1546, HB 1577, HB 1265, HB 895, HB 1923, HB 1937, and HB 1940, with votes ranging from near-unanimous to 99-14 and 108-8; HB 895 was amended by unanimous consent to correct a line reference. Members explained that HB 1404 added knowingly/willfully/unlawfully language, HB 1546 shortened the human-trafficking expungement period from five years to three, HB 1577 adjusted false-claims reporting language, HB 1265 removed a repealer from the Debt Management Services Act bill, HB 895 restored 12-month card validity and a two-year caregiver license period for the cannabis bill, HB 1923 funded the Athletic Commission at $174,000, HB 1937 finalized the Library Commission budget, and HB 1940 was a large deficit/appropriations bill covering settlements, public safety headquarters construction, MIMA grants, court support, DHS software, health litigation expenses, and student aid. The House also voted to invite conference on a number of bills, including HB 1390, HB 1651, HB 1649, HB 1653, HB 1654, HB 1752, HB 1648, HB 1934, HB 1935, HB 1936, HB 1938, HB 925, HB 1640, HB 1927, HB 1928, HB 1929, HB 1930, HB 1931, and HB 1924. During debate on HB 1940, members questioned the need for outside counsel and the size of legal and settlement costs, especially for Jackson water litigation; the sponsor said the Attorney General sometimes needs specialized outside attorneys. The bill ultimately passed concurrence, and the chamber continued with additional introductions and recognitions after the major votes.
MA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It can impact all 351 communities, towns, and communities across the Commonwealth, and certainly your
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution met at Mass MoCA in North Adams, with members attending both in person and virtually. The meeting opened with a moment of remembrance for Senator Edward Kennedy, followed by roll call and informal approval to proceed. Co-chairs and members thanked the hosts and noted the importance of engaging western Massachusetts communities in the 250th planning. The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism gave an update on the Massachusetts 250 campaign, including a website listing more than 500 events and 250 attractions, an ongoing virtual Lunch and Learn series, and the Museums 250 program. The presenter also outlined several America 250 ideas for commission consideration: a nationwide-style community potluck on July 5, 2026; a coordinated reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 2026; and possible state or national time capsule participation. Members expressed interest, especially in a Massachusetts-specific time capsule, and agreed to circulate the ideas for broader brainstorming. Revolution 250 and Jonathan Lane reported on recent and upcoming commemorations, including follow-up from the Bunker Hill event, a planned 251st Battle of Gloucester event, and extensive planning for Knox Trail activities in January 2026. He highlighted meetings with Berkshire communities along the route, the need for a Knox marker in Sandisfield, and efforts to recognize and preserve a historic stretch of the Knox Road. He also noted proposed Declaration of Independence readings in several communities and a July 18, 2026 Watertown commemoration of the first treaty between Massachusetts and Indigenous peoples of Maine and Nova Scotia. Dusty Meadows of Conventures then presented logistics for the Knox Trail commemoration, including branding, horse arrangements, route planning, plaque concepts, and budget needs. Members raised questions about the Cambridge/West Cambridge portion of the route and Arlington’s historical connection to that name; the presenters agreed to follow up and correct materials. The meeting ended informally after no further business was raised.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/24/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • account receives funding from vehicle services fees, things like vehicle titles and motor service, fuel tax
  • but I, you know, I've been to many apartment buildings where they either are willing to give you the code
  • but I, you know, I've been to many apartment buildings where they either are willing to give you the code
  • but I, you know, I've been to many apartment buildings where they either are willing to give you the code
  • Either are willing to give you the code to get in, they're willing to give you a key as long as you return
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:53:23.319> of Bound by the code of ethics and the code of conduct that's written into
  • So looking at the code of ethics and the code of conduct, they are responsible to the student, they're
  • relative to amending the educator code relative to amending the educator code of<01:53:28.960>
  • <01:54:56.880> of Education Code of Ethics and code of Education Code of Ethics and code of
  • taxes.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 362, which would grant the Department of Education rulemaking authority related to educator licensure and testing requirements, including passing scores on professional education assessments. Representative Ladd said the bill is intended to preserve New Hampshire’s standards for classroom teachers and CTE instructors, while allowing DOE flexibility through rulemaking. He emphasized maintaining high standards, including for career and technical education, and said he was open to DOE clarifying the language further. Committee members raised concerns that the bill, as written, could remove language recognizing industry-recognized credentials for CTE instructors. Department of Education Director Steven Appy said DOE had drafted an amendment to clarify that the requirement applies to an initial New Hampshire license, to exempt CTE teachers from content exams, and to preserve current administrative practice allowing basic academic skills testing and industry-recognized credentials as substitutes. The committee discussed the distinction between basic academic skills tests and content assessments, and Appy said the amendment was meant to avoid conflating those requirements. The chair said the committee would take up executive session on HB 362 and related bills later. The committee then took up House Bill 90, which narrows and defines the rules for part-time teachers, especially in concurrent enrollment settings. Representative Ladd explained that the bill is meant to allow qualified college faculty or adjuncts from the University System or Community College System to teach high school concurrent-enrollment courses when local schools lack a teacher with the needed master’s-level credentials, particularly in math and STEM subjects. He said the bill is intended to expand student access to college-level coursework, save money, and preserve standards, while still requiring background checks and adherence to ethics and conduct rules. Members began asking questions about how the bill would work in practice, including certification and endorsement issues, but the hearing was not concluded in the portion provided.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Education Funding (02/11/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • excess Statewide education property tax excess Statewide education property tax payment<01:22:36.639
  • , it should behave like a state tax.
  • the amount of the excess um swept tax the amount of the excess um swept tax involved<01:29:49.560
  • authority to charge one on a state tax authority to charge one on a state tax which<01:41:18.280
  • additional taxes additional taxes so<04:13:30.640> and<04:13:30.760> you<04:13:30.840
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first discussed HB 443, which would change terms and vacancy language for members of a higher education commission. Members raised concerns that the bill was too narrow to address broader issues with commission membership, including expired appointments, attendance expectations, and whether the Department of Education could replace the commission’s role. Several members suggested the bill was not ready for action and favored holding it for further work, possibly through a subcommittee or work session. One member suggested that if attendance standards were added, no more than two unexcused absences should trigger removal, given the commission’s meeting schedule. The chair said he would defer action and form a small subcommittee to report back before the committee deadline. The committee then moved to HB 484, dealing with repurposing Career and Technical Education classroom space after 20 years of exclusive use. The chair explained that the bill was aimed at the Milford CTE project, where shared use of space could allow a school to repurpose part of a CTE facility while still using it for CTE-related instruction. Members discussed other possible situations around the state, including Claremont, North Conway, and Jaffrey/Rindge, and whether the bill should be limited to Milford or broadened to allow local districts more flexibility. Some members favored passing the bill now to help CTE projects move forward, while others argued for an amendment removing the requirement that the space be vacated specifically to expand the CTE program occupying it. Testimony and discussion emphasized that the Milford project had state approval but reduced funding, requiring a smaller scope and repurposing of existing space. Supporters said the bill could help preserve CTE programs while also benefiting general education space needs, and that local districts should have flexibility after 20 years. Opponents or cautious members noted that the language might not fit every district situation and asked for feedback from Director Beard and Steve Rothenberg before final action. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion provided, and instead discussed waiting for an amendment and additional input before acting.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 59 (4-14-26) - Part 1

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Property rights exist alongside fire codes, building codes, and safety standards.
  • Property rights exist alongside fire codes, building codes, and safety standards.
  • And page 89, Kentucky Acts, Chapter 85.
  • Speaker. the 2024 Kentucky Acts, chapter 85. the 2024 Kentucky Acts, chapter 85.
  • <01:09:14.719> dollars and to spend our tax dollars and to spend our tax dollars to<01:09: