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TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • fail, killing the ability to adapt for growth and add housing supply.
  • And I have to say House, excuse me, Senate Bill 844 is a terrific bill.
  • Felicity Maxwell, Texans for Housing, speaking in support of SB 844.
  • Texans for Housing is a statewide housing... advocacy organization working to make housing more attainable
  • As we all know, Texas is currently facing a short or a housing shortage.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part II) Apr 7th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, Felicity Maxwell, Texans for Housing, speaking in support of SB 844.
  • Texans for Housing is a statewide housing advocacy organization working to make housing, uh, more attainable
  • About housing affordability, and we believe that this legislation is extremely important.
  • Uh, as we all know, Texas is currently facing a short or a housing shortage.
  • Reform of this provision is one of the most important things we can do for housing affordability.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Apr 7th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think that's a fair question.
  • And I am still employed as a housing program manager... ...consultant, and I am still employed as a housing
  • They've done well with housing.
  • There are two other tax-exempt tools in Texas available to housing finance corporations and public housing
  • the property low-income housing.
Summary: The committee heard several bills dealing with local government authority, homeowners associations, hospital district policing, school AED inspections, special district annexation, public contracting penalties, and guaranteed income programs. Senate Bill 2073 by Sen. Zaffirini would clarify that appraisal districts may finance purchases, leases, or construction of real property for appraisal offices without prior approval from taxing units; it was supported by the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts and left pending. Senate Bill 1935 by Sen. Hinojosa would increase homeowner control of property owners association boards, require more transparency, limit fines and assessment increases, and require accessible meeting locations; HOA and builder representatives opposed it, arguing it would hinder maintenance and make dues harder to manage, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 434 by Sen. Miles would authorize Harris County Hospital District police officers, was supported by Harris Health, and was left pending. Senate Bill 1177 by Sen. Alvarado, as substituted, would require school AED inspections during fire inspections and reporting to school leadership; it was left pending. Senate Bill 1214 by Sen. Perry would update Concho County Hospital District law to align with current procurement and notice rules; it was left pending. Senate Bill 1965 by Sen. Middleton, for Sen. King, would tighten notice and proximity rules for special district annexations; district witnesses warned the bill could interfere with service to noncontiguous tracts, and the bill was left pending. The committee also took up Senate Bill 2046 by Sen. Bettencourt, which would increase criminal penalties for county purchasing act violations involving unauthorized separate or sequential purchases to evade competitive bidding, and create a tiered penalty structure based on contract amount. Former Harris County DA Kim Ogg, Deputy Attorney General Josh Reno, and James Quintero supported the bill, citing recent Harris County bid-rigging cases and arguing the current Class C misdemeanor penalty is too weak to deter misconduct; some members questioned whether the proposed thresholds were too low and whether stronger oversight, rather than higher penalties alone, would be more effective. The bill was left pending. Finally, Senate Bill 2010 by Sen. Bettencourt would bar counties and other political subdivisions from operating guaranteed income programs and address constitutional gift-clause concerns. Testimony split sharply: Ogg and Quintero argued such programs are unconstitutional, can be used for political data collection, and should not be funded with public money, while Paige Terry Barry defended the bill as protecting taxpayers and discouraging dependency. Senators also debated whether the state can restrict use of federal grant funds and whether local governments should be allowed to run such programs; the bill was left pending.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • It is now in a money committee in the second house.
  • and your house when I was speaking with you earlier.
  • And then $750,000 to the Rural Housing Authority. And then $750,000 to the Rural Housing Authority.
  • Nevada Rural Housing and I would like to express strong support for AB 475.
  • AB 375 modernizes Nevada's liquor laws in a way that's both responsible and fair.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Budget Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Capital Budget

Transcript Highlights:
  • So with that, we're going to pause hearing on Substitute House Bill 2281.
  • So it doesn't solve the problem in other areas of the house.
  • Good morning, Chair and members of the House committee. I'm Andy O'Hean.
  • Members of the House Committee, I'm Andy O'Hean.
  • I urge you to pass House Bill 2668.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2201 is left pending.
  • House Joint Resolution 165.
  • Not only that, but to provide the housing and purchase the housing once we find it. Thank you.
  • to be troop housing and family housing.
  • So, I support House Bill 26.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Please support House File 2228.
  • House File 546 is laid over. Our next bill on the agenda is Representative Muller's House File 856.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Opening Day Floor Session 01-21-2026 10:00am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Chang chairs housing, and we all know housing and the high cost is the largest impediment to
  • </c> housing and we all know housing and the housing and we all know housing and the high<00:21:27.360
  • To Senator McCelie, uh, he's a former consumer protection chair in the House.
  • </c> consumer protection chair in the House. consumer protection chair in the House.
  • Of course, the House, they held it up trying to protect what little power they have.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I got my policy renewal for my house insurance. I've had no claims filed, nothing on my house.
  • Because like a third of our population, there was no more housing for them. They had to move away.
  • If I ever sold my house, I'd make a killing.
  • A house that was valued at $250,000 four years ago is now valued at $550,000.
  • Senate Bill 1873 is simply a cleanup bill from a House bill from last year, House Bill 1628.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Feb 19th, 2026

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • In September, I got my policy renewal for my house insurance. I've had no claims.
  • I filed nothing on my house.
  • And we discovered there's a whole lot of people that could not afford their house insurance.
  • Thank you. how they're not going to be able to pay their house insurance anymore.
  • Senate Bill 1873 is simply a cleanup bill from a House bill from last year, House Bill 1628.
Summary: The Senate Business and Insurance Committee met and first laid over Senate Bills 1969 and 1624 without hearing them. It then considered SB 1953, a health insurance transparency bill requiring third-party administrators to provide employers information on what was spent on employee health benefits; an amendment deleting the word “welfare” was adopted, and the bill passed 7-1. SB 1277, which codifies a three-week work-search requirement for unemployment benefits, passed 8-0. SB 1287, amended to change “may” to “shall,” would bar the Oklahoma Abstractors Board from licensing applicants not legally authorized to work in the U.S.; after questions about the need for the bill and the alleged loophole, it passed 7-2. The committee also passed SB 1061, a cleanup measure on mortgage broker licensing and renewal fees, and SB 1916, which would move the Oklahoma Receivership Office under the Insurance Department and streamline receivership operations. SB 1589, as amended to reference Indian Gaming Regulatory Act authorization, would increase penalties for illegal sweepstakes/gambling operations and expand enforcement against entities profiting from illegal gambling; it passed unanimously. SB 2178, a compromise special-event license bill requiring liability insurance coverage, also passed unanimously. Two major insurance reform bills were debated at length and failed. SB 1444 would shift homeowners insurance rate regulation from a use-and-file system to prior filing with authority for the Insurance Commissioner to declare rates excessive; after testimony from a homeowner about a large premium increase and extensive debate over regulation and market effects, it failed 4-5. SB 1438 would require reporting of underwriting gains and profits, cap average profits at 5% over three years, and require rebates or premium credits if profits exceeded that level; supporters argued it would protect consumers, while opponents warned of market disruption and reduced competition. It failed 2-7. The committee then passed SB 1501, clarifying medical marijuana grow reclamation bond requirements, SB 1873, correcting a drafting error in a prior bill and delaying its effective date, and SB 1364, requiring an affidavit of encumbrances before transferring a medical marijuana business license.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> reworked quite a bit by the Housing reworked quite a bit by the Housing Committee.
  • Well, perpetual housing housing housing I<00:41:52.520><c> understand.
  • Is that fair? fine with it then. Is that fair?
  • So, okay, so that's fair.
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Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on April 9, 2026, and heard testimony on several measures. SB 3302 SD1 HD1, dealing with homemade food products, would require the Department of Health to adopt rules for farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than rules for home kitchens. The Department of Health said it supported the bill with technical amendments, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii also supported it. No opposition was heard. A lengthy discussion focused on SB 2061 SD2 HD1, which concerns a 99-year leasehold residential condominium project and HCDA’s rules for sales, income restrictions, and buyback pricing. HCDA supported the bill and said the House draft clarified unclear provisions and would help move the project to pre-sales. Testimony and committee questions centered on whether the project should remain owner-occupied in perpetuity or allow investor purchases after an initial sales period. HCDA explained that the bill was revised to make the project feasible in the market, that 60% of units would be income-restricted for buyers at or below 140% of area median income, and that the remaining units could be sold without owner-occupancy restrictions. Some members and testifiers expressed concern that the bill had shifted away from the original owner-occupancy vision and could become an investment property model, while others argued the changes were necessary for the project to pencil out and compete with fee-simple developments. No vote was taken during the discussion shown. The committee also heard SB 2050 SD1 HD1, which would allow chiropractic students in accredited programs to engage in clinical practice beginning July 1, 2028. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the measure, and one testifier described personal experience with student chiropractic care in California. Members questioned why the board requested delaying implementation until 2030, and the board said it needed more time to develop rules because it meets only a few times a year and rulemaking is lengthy. Finally, SB 2102 SD2 HD1, on industrial hemp in commercial feed, was introduced; the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered comments, the Department of Health raised concerns about regulating pet food and possible jurisdictional conflict, and a farmer testifying in support suggested narrowing the bill to federally approved livestock feed rather than pet food.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 2915 will not be heard.
  • “Okay, let’s move Representative Pamela Carter’s bill, which is House Bill 40, 20…” Which is House Bill
  • Madam Chair, members, House Concurrent Resolution 2057 displays that members of the Arizona House of
  • Okay, we'll go to House Bill 2912.
  • As stated, housing affordability and housing is a big, big issue. Anybody signed in? Mr.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • It will go to fair market value. It'll go to fair market. Thank you. Any other questions?
  • So this is just one tool to reduce the housing shortage.
  • What an opportunity to create new housing.
  • Specifically, they would have a demonstrated need for housing in the area.
  • Properties and to build more housing units overall.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation REVISED Feb 9th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • It will go to fair market value. It'll go to fair market value. Okay. Thank you.
  • This is just one tool to reduce the housing shortage.
  • What an opportunity to create new housing.
  • The other would be the affordable housing tax credit.
  • The other would be the affordable housing tax credit.
Summary: The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee took up a mix of tax policy, incentive, and administrative measures, beginning with an annual motion authorizing the chair to request OSBI background checks for any Horse Racing Commission nominees. The committee then passed Senate Bill 1839, as amended, to create a de minimis ad valorem tax exception for personal property valued at $5,000 or less per account. The committee also confirmed Daniel LaFortune to the Oklahoma Tax Commission by a 12-0 vote, with LaFortune emphasizing his IRS background and commitment to customer service and fairness. Several other bills were approved, including Senate Bill 1280 to align the plugging fund sunset date in the tax code with another statute; Senate Bill 1832 to reauthorize income tax refund checkoffs for veterans programs; Senate Bill 2001 to freeze property taxes for three years for homeowners displaced by a turnpike or eminent domain, though members raised concerns about downsizing and future valuation; and Senate Bill 1405 to renew the wildlife diversity checkoff, with testimony clarifying it would fund non-game species rather than predator reintroduction. Senate Bill 1989 also passed, expanding the Oklahoma College Savings Plan to accept digital payment platforms such as Venmo and PayPal, with members discussing how deposits would be tracked. The committee then considered Senate Bill 2143, which would allow counties to use aerial or satellite imagery and fixed-wing aircraft for property assessment while excluding drones; supporters cited efficiency, safety, and accuracy, while opponents raised privacy, foreign-company, and taxpayer-frustration concerns. The bill passed 7-4. Senate Bill 1393, a housing redevelopment tax credit for vacant and abandoned properties, passed 8-3 after discussion about affordable housing requirements and project ranking. The committee also approved three Incentive Evaluation Commission recommendations: Senate Bill 1392 to increase the aerospace engineer employee tax credit, Senate Bill 1395 to limit carryforward of the new jobs tax credit to seven years, and Senate Bill 1400 to consolidate aircraft-related sales tax exemptions. The meeting adjourned after the chairman noted more bills would be heard at a later meeting.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, this is the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
  • The House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs will take up public comments on individual bills for
  • So, House Bill, uh, thank you.
  • House Bill 636 directs the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, known as TDHCA, to collaborate
  • , and health systems, which can benefit patients' and clients' housing and health outcomes.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is that fair? Correct.
  • Is that fair? Correct.
  • </c> support of House Bill 1563. support of House Bill 1563.
  • </c> housing complexes. housing complexes.
  • public housing.
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 2614, which would require merchants selling cosmetics to accept returns of newer unopened goods within specified time frames and expand signage requirements for return and refund policies. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection strongly supported the bill, citing updated figures of 180 cosmetic complaints from 2020 to 2025, 54 still under investigation, 148 referred to class action litigation, and more than $1.3 million in consumer losses. Members questioned whether the bill was needed given the pending lawsuit and whether bad actors would comply, while the office responded that clearer signage would improve consumer awareness and could reduce complaints without limiting other remedies. No vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 1660 HD1, which would allow counties to require contractors to disclose wage, benefit, hour, and employment-status information and to deny, revoke, or suspend permits for certain labor-law violations. DLIR, the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters, Operating Engineers Local 3, and Pacific Resource Partnership testified in support, arguing the measure would help deter cheating contractors, protect law-abiding employers, and keep bad actors from undercutting wages and taxes. One member raised concerns about possible delays to affordable housing projects and whether owners should be held responsible for contractors’ misconduct; supporters replied that compliance is a minimum standard, that county action would be discretionary rather than automatic, and that the bill would not bar counties from working with affordable housing developers. No action was reported. Finally, the committee took up HB 1704, adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the State Health Planning and Development Agency, the Hawaii State Association of Counties, and the Hawaii Association of Health Plans supported the measure, saying it would help fill major staffing gaps, especially for forensic evaluations and services in rural and neighbor-island communities. The Board of Psychology raised concerns about the compact’s scope, the need for a study focused specifically on psychologists, background-check requirements, possible loss of regulatory authority and revenue, and the need to update older statutory provisions. Hawaii Association for Justice opposed the immunity language in the compact, and Shawn Scanlon opposed the bill, arguing it could weaken cultural responsiveness and local control and suggesting the state instead improve temporary licensing and other in-state pathways. The committee also questioned the Department of Corrections about its vacancies and whether telehealth could be filled by local providers; no vote was taken in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Commerce Committee Meeting - 2025-04-10

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first bill we're hearing today is House File 1646.
  • Last year, Minnesota passed the Debt Fairness Act.
  • With that, this bill, House File 1646, is laid over.
  • Solveig Beckel, House Fiscal.
  • This was House File 22,000. I'm sorry about that.
Bills: HF1646, HF2443
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations May 18th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is the House Committee on Appropriations. If you have a cell phone, please silence it.
  • It makes this bill look like House Bill 802, so you've got the deposits of the severance, the reporting
  • This is Senate Bill 398 by Senator Foyle, provides relative to the regulation of manufactured housing
  • I represent the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Association.
  • I represent the Louisiana Manufactured Housing Association.
Bills: SB143, SB367, SB388, SB398