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NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm sure we'll be doing enough debating in our executive sessions to cover that. Excuse me, Mr.
  • <01:32:52.920> in area um that is always up for debate in area um that is always up for debate
  • But that was a policy debate that happened in this committee. I don't want to glance over 18913B.
  • <01:38:42.639> that field but that was a policy debate that field but that was a policy debate
  • <01:57:53.199> these think about these bills debate these think about these bills debate these
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Education Committee held its organizational meeting for the new term, with members introducing themselves and describing their backgrounds in teaching, school boards, special education, administration, law, and related fields. Chair Glenn Cordelli outlined the committee’s goals and procedures, emphasizing civility, professionalism, and respectful treatment of witnesses and members. He also noted that the committee has been split into two this year because of the large volume of bills, and said the committee had already sent three bills to the other education committee, with 36 bills currently assigned and more expected. The chair reviewed committee rules and logistics: hearings should start on time, members should minimize cell phone use and avoid searching during testimony, and questioning of witnesses is limited to one question at a time unless the chair allows a follow-up. Members were told to use the title “Representative,” to sign up on pink cards to testify, and to submit written testimony to the clerk. He also explained that hearings are for listening rather than debating, while executive sessions are where debate and motions occur. Possible motions include ought to pass, inexpedient to legislate, and retain in committee for further work, including subcommittees. Additional procedures covered scheduling, with the committee expected to meet Wednesday and Thursday the following week because of a holiday, and regular meetings generally planned for Monday and Wednesday. The chair also discussed the consent calendar, reports from majority and minority positions, and the expectation that members who testify on a bill should not then question other witnesses on that same bill. No legislation was voted on at this meeting; it was a procedural and orientation session for the committee.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Link Added May 5th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Second, we'll have a discussion and debate. Seeing no debate, please open the vote.
Bills: HJR1101
Keywords: 914, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules REVISED: Link added Mar 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Administrative Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Second, without any discussion or debate, we'll open the voting queue.
  • Seeing no further questions, will there be a discussion or debate?
Bills: HJR1086, SB392
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Office of Inspector General debate 2/24/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of chip away uh with some smaller amendments, some page and line amendments, amendments to start debating
  • of chip away uh with some smaller amendments, some page and line amendments, amendments to start debating
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Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee took up Senate File 856, a bill to create a statewide Office of Inspector General to combat fraud. Representative Norris presented a delete-everything amendment that would keep most of the Senate bill but add more emphasis on fraud prevention, fully fund the office, avoid duplicating work already done by the BCA’s financial crimes division, and preserve subject-matter expertise by keeping some existing inspectors general in their agencies. He said the amendment would retain strong investigative powers, including subpoenas, while using the BCA for arrests, and he acknowledged his original version was likely too broad, so he planned to offer smaller amendments if needed. Chair Nash and other members challenged the DE on both process and substance. Nash said the amendment had not been shared with key stakeholders, noted that the Senate author had publicly distanced herself from it, and pointed to a governor’s office document saying the administration wanted a different approach than the Senate bill. He argued the Senate bill was a bipartisan, bicameral product and said the committee should be careful about accuracy and process. Representative Davis questioned Norris about the claim that the Senate bill was underfunded and about the governor’s role in selecting the inspector general, arguing that the governor should not have broad control over the office. Norris responded that the Senate bill’s fiscal note estimated roughly $12 million for the biennium, but the bill appropriated less than that amount, and he said the Constitution requires the governor to appoint the inspector general if the office is in the executive branch. He said the DE tried to preserve independence through a bipartisan advisory commission, Senate confirmation, a five-year term, restrictions on partisan activity, and removal only for cause with a public hearing. After debate from several members, the committee held a roll call and the DE failed on a 7-7 tie, so it was not adopted.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 8th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's actually ridiculous that we're debating this because...
  • The people who are on CFIUS, and I think you heard the debate, are very serious.
  • They don't have this debate.
  • Write in all the debate tonight on SB 17 and place it in the journal.
  • Members, please refrain from talking over one another during the debate.
Bills: SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127, SB906, SB1229, SB855, SB703, SB1025, SB888, SB1119, SB1080, SB929, SB1355, SB2231, SB1877, SB1998, SB552, SB17, SB1569, SB2420, HB2697, HB3801, HB3488, HB3477, HB3466, HB3469, HB2594, HB2564, HB2298, HB5331, HB5646, HB5247, HB5323, HB4384, HB3896, HB4014, HB3627, HB3594, HB2524, HB510, HB561, HB 1181, HB3963, HB5111, HB2785, HB1661, HB200, HB1803, HB249, HB721, HB851, HB 1128, HB1904, HB30, HB1916, HB541, HB5560, HB3071, HB5627, HB5435, HB2688, HB3045, HB3483, HB4213, HB4226, HB783, HB175, HB4735, HB5155, HB5057, HB4813, HB5339, HB5196, HB5033, HB3486, HB4211, HB74, HB4730, HB4743, HB4463, HB4139, HB4752, HB4486, HB4437, HB4426, HB4396, HB4263, HB3487, HB3418, HB2266, HB2229, HB2189, HB5224, HB5195, HB3947, HB3358, HB3370, HB3745, HB3697, HB2001, HB1968, HB3371, HB3909, HB4944, HB2284, HB4506, HB3317, HB4166, HB3913, HB1768, HB4603, HB2494, HB3099, HJR138, HB133, HB3832, HB1988, HCR34, HB3421, HB3892, HB5138, HJR161, HB1937, HB3334, HB5444, HB5137, HB361, HB321, HB5447, HB464, HB678, HB2294, HB4172, HB3225, HB1769, HB5394, HB1837, HB1787, HB2271, HB2440, HB5134, HB5149, HB2151, HB2073, HB2186, HB2025, HB1936, HB1777, HB1663, HB 1306, HB 1290, HB1527, HB4802, HB3462, HB2963, HB2462, HB2560, HB644, HB2725, HB2621, HB2588, HB1443, HB1403, HB3032, HB1557, HB1664, HB2811, HB2088, HB2598, HB3062, HB3134, HB3940, HB4027, HB4097, HB4862, HB4170, HB4157, HB4205, HB4279, HB4377, HB4838, HB5424, HB5294, HB4870, HB4763, HB5639, HB4112, HB2275, HB1677, HB5014, HB3848, HB3797, HB3727, HB3709, HB3177, HB3057, HB4176, HB4202, HB2180, HB3528, HB3658, HCR76, HCR127
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Education Apr 29th, 2025

Public Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • This concern calls for a debate.
  • You know, we've spent a lot of time and a lot of energy an effort and debate in this committee and on
  • And, you know, there was a good debate on whether we use a more modern translation and I looked it up
  • Yeah, I don't know if these things are things that are up for debate, but I do want to...
  • So it's not even debatable as a valid case precedent anymore. Thanks for sticking here.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 18, 2026 - 05:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We are in debate. Members, debate on this bill.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, August 29, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Pursuant to clause 13 of Rule 1, the House stands adjourned until noon on Tuesday next for morning-hour debate
  • PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 13 OF RULE 1, THE HOUSE STANDS ADJOURNED UNTIL NOON ON TUESDAY NEXT, FOR MORNING HOUR DEBATE
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But no event shall debate continue beyond 11:50 a.m.
  • The chair will morning hour debate.
  • But no event shall debate five minutes.
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  • All time for debate has expired.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Election Law (03/14/2025)

Election Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • because you know case during the debate because you know 1569<00:37:24.920> was<00:37:25.240>
  • thought thought that during the debate thought thought that during the debate on on on 1569<00:37
  • As a new representative this term, I'm not as familiar with the whole debates on 1569 since I wasn't
  • As a new representative this term, I'm not as familiar with the whole debates on 1569 since I wasn't
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Keywords: 1189, house, all
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/14/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing and hearing none, the debate is closed.
  • SEEING AND HEARING NONE, THE DEBATE IS CLOSED. SENATOR GIANARIS.
  • They see the clips of the debates and see the yes, this and the D versus the R, and they don't see the
  • Seeing and hearing none, the debate is closed.
  • SEEING AND HEARING NONE, THE DEBATE IS CLOSED. SENATOR GIANARIS.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approved the prior journal, and processed several messages from the Assembly, including motions to discharge and substitute identical Senate bills for Assembly bills on the calendars. The chamber also reconsidered and restored Senate Print 1788, an act amending the Real Property Tax Law, to the third reading calendar. The Rules Committee reported Senate Print 10324, the state budget appropriations bill, directly to third reading, and the Senate accepted the message of necessity and laid the bill aside before taking it up on the controversial calendar as a budget extender. A lengthy debate followed on the budget extender, with Senator O’Mara and others criticizing the continued delay in finalizing the state budget, the lack of public details, and the absence of a schedule for joint budget committee meetings. Senator Serrano responded that the extender was necessary to keep state government operating while final budget negotiations continued, but could not provide specifics on policy items such as Tier 6 pension changes, New York City aid, local government support, or school aid. The extender was ultimately passed 56-2, with Senators Rhoads and Weik voting no. The Senate then adopted several previously adopted resolutions, including a memorial resolution for former Congressman Eliot Engel and a resolution marking the fourth anniversary of the Tops Friendly Markets mass shooting in Buffalo. The Buffalo resolution prompted extensive remarks from multiple senators about racism, gun violence, community trauma, and the need for policy responses; it was adopted with broad support. The chamber also passed a series of bills on the third reading calendar covering highway, municipal, environmental, banking, veterans, education, public health, and public service matters, with most passing overwhelmingly and a few drawing minority opposition. Notable floor debate occurred on a study bill regarding battery energy storage systems, where senators raised concerns about fire safety and siting; the bill passed 45-13. The Senate adjourned to reconvene on Monday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/16/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • When Congress deliberates, debates, and votes for a declaration of war... ...people, doing so.
  • When Congress deliberates, debates, and votes for a declaration of war, it demonstrates the express informed
  • Chair, Senator Sears, that is the debate, really. We do not...
  • I'll try to be a little bit more lighthearted in the last debate, although I do enjoy bringing both the
  • I'll try to be a little bit more lighthearted in the last debate, although I do enjoy the bringing both
Summary: The committee first approved the February 9, 2026 minutes and then took up Senate Bill 1618, which would restructure the Military Affairs Commission by changing membership, adding defense and industry expertise, expanding advisory roles, requiring more frequent meetings, and directing the commission to focus on sustaining and attracting military missions and defense-related economic activity. After testimony in support from the Southwest Mission Acceleration Center and a DEMA representative, the committee adopted the Gowan amendment and gave SB 1618 a do-pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1047, the “Defend the Guard” bill, which would bar Arizona National Guard members from being sent into active-duty combat overseas unless Congress has declared war or otherwise expressly authorized the action. Supporters, including veterans and activists, argued it would restore constitutional limits and protect Guard members from unauthorized wars; opponents warned it could harm Guard readiness, federal funding, and the Guard’s role in state missions. After extended debate, the committee passed SB 1047 on a 4-3 vote. Next, Senate Bill 1474 was heard, which would require state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, prohibit restrictions on such cooperation, and require sheriff’s offices to enter 287(g) agreements under the amendment. The bill drew strong opposition from clergy and community members who argued it would increase fear, racial profiling, and unfunded mandates, while supporters said it would improve cooperation and public safety. The committee adopted the amendment and gave SB 1474 a do-pass recommendation by a 4-3 vote. The committee also considered Senate Bill 1620, which would revise the Arizona Space Commission by reducing governor appointments, adding the lieutenant governor as chair, and making legislative and executive leaders nonvoting advisory members. The sponsor said the changes would better align the commission with Arizona’s growing aerospace and space interests. The bill received a do-pass recommendation on a 5-1 vote. Finally, the committee began consideration of Senate Bill 1365, which would remove the income cap for the property tax exemption available to disabled veterans on their primary residence; discussion focused on the fairness of eliminating the cap, and the committee moved to adopt the strike-everything amendment before the transcript cuts off.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:37 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • appears... ...to be moving a Senate tax package in which they create capacity, and then we'll have debate
  • outlay if they go straight to the governor so that's all that says so while i agree we have lots of debate
  • So while I agree, we have lots of debate ahead of us on how we define water and what projects are subject
  • Any further debate on the amendment? No. Okay. So, I can explain on my own.
  • We still have further debate on the amendment. Representative Hernandez.
Keywords: 996, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Jan 20th, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

Transcript Highlights:
  • Another thing that's been debated on the floor before is the short-term rental provision that requires
  • And then, I don't know that we need to have this debate here because time is short, but on the replacement
  • We're here to ask questions, not debates.
  • It needs a little bit of vetting, a little bit of debate, and a little bit of amendments.
  • It needs a little bit of vetting, a little bit of debate, and a little bit of amendments.
Keywords: 959, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Community Affairs Dec 9th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Shreve, you are recognized.
  • Is there any debate on the bill?
  • Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Shreve, you recognized.
  • Debate. Senator Trumbull, you're recognized on the bill. Thanks so much.
  • It's the intangible ones that end up becoming the center of a political debate or conflict that really
Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and took up SB 122, which would repeal Chapter 205 on local business taxes while allowing municipalities to continue imposing a gross-receipts-based business tax on merchants. Senator Trumbull presented the bill for the sponsor, and committee members questioned what services local governments fund with local business tax revenue and whether the bill should be considered alongside broader property tax changes. County and city representatives opposed the bill, arguing that local business taxes are capped home-rule revenues used for general fund services such as public safety, zoning and licensure checks, economic development, and business support, and warning that repeal would shift costs to residential taxpayers and reduce local flexibility. Senator Shreve said he would vote no because of ongoing property tax discussions, while Senator Pizzo said he would support the bill but wanted clearer accounting of how the revenue is spent. The committee voted 5-1 to report SB 122 favorably. The committee then held a housing panel discussion focused on Florida’s housing shortage, affordability, and supply constraints. Dr. Samuel Staley said Florida is in a housing crisis driven largely by insufficient supply, arguing that the state needs roughly 100,000 additional units per year just to keep up with in-migration and that local planning systems often do not prioritize housing enough. He urged more emphasis on measurable impacts, streamlined permitting, accessory dwelling units, smaller lot sizes, and other market-responsive tools. Ann Ray of the Shimberg Center said Florida is seeing more single-family and multifamily construction but that production is concentrated in a handful of counties, while condo construction remains limited; she also noted that rents and home prices spiked sharply in the early 2020s and remain above pre-2020 levels, with nearly 905,000 low-income renters cost-burdened. Leslie Deutsch of John Burns Research said the national housing market is slow, Florida has a severe affordability problem, and builders are lowering prices and offering incentives but still face high land, labor, materials, and insurance costs. In committee discussion, senators focused on whether Florida should encourage more density, including townhomes, build-to-rent products, modular housing, and redevelopment of existing sites rather than relying on large new subdivisions. Members also discussed the role of local zoning, impact fees, density bonuses, and state incentives tied to housing targets. Several senators said Florida’s growth and affordability challenges require updating land development codes and planning for where future residents will live without overbuilding rural or environmentally sensitive areas. The chair closed by emphasizing that density can support affordability and that Florida should use existing footprints more efficiently.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Dec 9th, 2025

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Sharief, you're recognized.
  • Is there any debate on the bill?
  • Is there any debate on the bill? Senator Shreve, you recognized.
  • Debate. Senator Trumbull, you're recognized on the bill. Thanks so much.
  • It's the intangible ones that end up becoming the center of a political debate or conflict that really
Summary: The Committee on Community Affairs met with a quorum present and first took up SB 122, which would repeal Chapter 205 governing local business taxes while allowing municipalities that already levy a gross-receipts-based business tax to continue doing so, with limits on changing the tax rate. The sponsor’s proxy and committee members discussed whether local business taxes fund identifiable services, with supporters saying the bill would reduce burdens on businesses and opponents arguing it would remove a capped home-rule revenue source used for general services, economic development, inspections, fire and police support, and business regulation. The Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities opposed the bill, citing a statewide revenue loss and concern that costs would shift to residential taxpayers, while one member noted the bill should be considered in the context of broader property tax changes. SB 122 was reported favorably by a roll call vote, with Senators Leek, Passidomo, Pizzo, Trumbull, and Chair McClain voting yes and Senator Sharief voting no. The committee then held an extended informational panel on Florida’s housing shortage and affordability challenges. Dr. Samuel Staley said Florida is in a housing crisis driven primarily by insufficient supply, arguing that the state needs far more units each year, that local comprehensive plans and zoning often fail to prioritize housing, and that the state should focus more on measurable impacts, density, accessory dwelling units, smaller lot sizes, and other ways to let the market respond. Ann Ray of the Shimberg Center presented data showing increased single-family and multifamily construction but limited condo growth, highly concentrated new development in a handful of counties, and continued high cost burdens for renters, especially lower-income and older households. Leslie Deutsch of John Burns Research and Consulting said the national housing market is slow, Florida prices are easing but remain well above pre-pandemic levels, and affordability problems are being driven by land, construction, financing, and insurance costs; she urged more product diversity, including build-to-rent, townhomes, manufactured housing, and higher-density redevelopment tailored to local demographics. Members questioned the panel about density, vertical development, impact fees, construction costs, and incentives for local governments. Several senators said local governments need clearer direction or incentives to approve more housing, while others emphasized preserving local character and avoiding overdevelopment. The panel generally agreed that no single policy will solve the problem, but that Florida needs more housing types, more density in appropriate places, updated zoning and building codes, and a more market-responsive regulatory framework. After the presentations and discussion, the committee adjourned with no further business.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Dec 2nd, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Seeing no more appearance forms on the bill, is there a debate on the bill? Is there a debate?
  • Seeing no debate, Senator Rodriguez, you're recognized to close on the bill. Waive closed.
  • Is there any debate on the proposed bill from the Senators?
  • Is there any debate on the proposed bill from the Senators?
Summary: The Transportation Committee met to consider two bills and then held a lengthy discussion on Florida airport infrastructure. SB 246, presented by Senator Rodriguez on behalf of Senator Gruters, would authorize a UFC specialty license plate, with proceeds supporting the UFC Foundation’s charitable work. A UFC Foundation representative described community beneficiaries and said the plate would help raise funds for local charities. With no questions or debate, the committee voted SB 246 favorably. The committee also took up SPB 7012, a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles public-records exemption bill that would remove the October 1, 2026 repeal date for certain active investigatory records. Senator Avila moved to submit it as a committee bill, there was no objection, and it was reported favorably as a committee bill. The remainder of the meeting focused on the Comprehensive Airport Infrastructure Program. FDOT Secretary Jared Perdue outlined Florida’s aviation system, the department’s airport funding programs, and the state’s role as a financial partner in safety, capacity, preservation, and economic development projects. He said Florida has 128 public-use airports, 21 commercial-service airports, and four large-hub airports, and noted that airport funding is largely supported by gas-tax-related revenues, with additional support from documentary stamp revenue and other fees. He also discussed the new airport infrastructure planning requirements created last session and said all required airports had submitted plans. Committee members asked about the loss of aviation fuel tax revenue, workforce development, project timelines, and how FDOT prioritizes funding, with Perdue emphasizing safety, preservation, capacity, economic return, and matching funds. A panel from Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Tampa international airports then described major capital programs, passenger growth, and funding needs. The airports highlighted terminal expansions, parking, baggage systems, airfield rehabilitation, people movers, and other modernization projects, along with the importance of maintaining aging facilities while accommodating growth. They said FDOT and FAA grants are helpful but increasingly insufficient for runway and taxiway costs, and several panelists said passenger facility charges and other revenue tools are important to future self-sufficiency. Members also asked about workforce shortages, small-business participation, landing-fee negotiations, and non-aeronautical revenue. The panel said workforce challenges are most acute in trades and maintenance, small-business programs are active at each airport, and landing fees are negotiated with airlines to keep airports competitive while funding needed improvements.
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Apr 15th, 2025 at 12:30 pm

North Dakota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Speaker, members of the Assembly, I'm sure you all remember Ronald Reagan when he was in a presidential debate
  • , and he said to the other party in the debate, 'There you go again.'
  • And we're trying to debate something that we can't talk about.
  • Please resist this motion for reconsideration, or we'll have another 90 minutes of debate.
  • Please resist this motion for reconsideration, or we'll have another 90 minutes of debate.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The House convened with prayer, pledge, and roll call, establishing a quorum. It then took up a series of appropriations and policy bills, with the most extensive debate centered on Senate Bill 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs budget. The House approved amendments that shifted governance of the department and veterans’ home from ACOVA to the governor, citing concerns about ACOVA’s salary-setting actions and broader appropriation oversight. Members opposed to the change argued ACOVA had studied compensation and acted within its role. The amended bill passed 57-34, and the final bill passed 69-22 with the emergency clause carrying. The House also passed Senate Bill 2001, the legislative branch budget, which funds the 2027 session, legislative staff, chamber upgrades, IT improvements, and salary adjustments for legislative leaders; the bill passed 62-29, but the emergency clause failed. Senate Bill 2019, the Career and Technical Education budget, passed 82-10 with emergency clause. Senate Bill 2021, the Information Technology Department budget, passed 75-17 after discussion of data center migration, service automation, mainframe transition, ERP study, and DPI’s move from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus. Other measures passed included Senate Bill 2228 for rural grocery store sustainability grants, Senate Bill 2390 creating a rural catalyst community grant program, Senate Bill 2188 adjusting the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority, and Senate Bill 2265 authorizing a veterans national cemetery grant and line of credit with added reporting safeguards. Several House bills returned from the Senate were concurred in and then passed, including House Bill 1361 on mandatory minimum sentences for human trafficking offenders, House Bill 1017 for the Game and Fish Department, House Bill 1588 on firearms and dangerous weapons provisions, House Bill 1429 on harassment and stalking involving robots, House Bill 1591 on county fair resiliency grants, House Bill 1537 on service agreement protection for water projects, House Bill 1203 on edible medical marijuana products, and House Bill 1027 transferring administration of the State Fire and Tornado Fund from the Insurance Commissioner to OMB. The House also rejected a motion to reconsider Senate Bill 2307, which dealt with library materials and obscenity-related restrictions, by a vote of 48-51. In addition, the chamber appointed conference committees on several House and Senate measures where concurrence had failed, and laid over Senate Bill 2340 for two legislative days.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • I know we could get into the debate on going back and forth whose pardons were worse and what that looks
  • I know we could get into the debate on going back and forth whose pardons were worse and what that looks
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  • going<00:30:15.919> back<00:30:16.080> and<00:30:16.320> forth into the debate
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Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/18/25

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
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  • will seriously consider this and let it go to the floor or whatever the next step is for further debate
  • will seriously consider this and let it go to the floor or whatever the next step is for further debate
Keywords: 1187, senate, all