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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/9/26

Taxes

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  • That's about a $100 million project.
  • That's about a $100 million project.
  • That's about a $100 million project.
  • That's about a $100 million project.
  • That's about a $100 million project.
Bills: HF4841, HF4234, HF3697
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

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

Military Affairs and Border Security

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  • recommend actions to sustain and attract military missions, study military family issues, and recommend projects
  • and federal actions necessary to retain existing and attract new defense-related businesses and projects
  • membership structure, requiring a biannual economic impact report, we give Arizona the strategic infrastructure
  • needs to come. requiring a bi-annual economic impact report, we give Arizona the strategic infrastructure
  • It could become justification to shift Guard infrastructure and missions into active duty Army and Air
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.
OK
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  • towns with their biggest challenge when it comes to development, which is the upfront cost of infrastructure
  • allow independent boards to issue debt and levy assessments, create risks such as fragmented infrastructure
  • that, as nothing in the improvement plan interferes with the city or county's ability to protect infrastructure
TX
Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum present to reconsider the local and uncontested calendar for May 28, 2025. Senator Menendez moved to reconsider the prior certification of the calendar, and the committee agreed without objection. Menendez then moved to add HB 4202 to the May 28, 2025 calendar. There was no objection, and the bill was added. He next moved to certify the recommended list for the May 28, 2025 calendar, including HB 4202. The clerk called the roll on certification, and the list was approved unanimously with seven votes and zero nays. With no further business, the committee recessed at the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Administration (Part I) May 27th, 2025

Administration

Summary: The Senate Committee on Administration met with a quorum and considered several local and uncontested measures, mostly resolutions designating official Texas titles for places and observances. HCR 111 would name Combs the official Bee Capital of Texas; HCR 81 would name Milam the Gateway Capital of Texas; HCR 84, as a committee substitute, would name Pineland the Sawmill Capital of Texas; and HCR 83 would name Rusk County the Syrup Capital of Texas. The committee also heard HCR 46, designating January 12 as Nathan Gage Ingram Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035, honoring the Roanoke Navy SEAL who died during a mission off Somalia. No public testimony was offered on any of these resolutions, and each was reported favorably to the full Senate by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes, then placed on the local and uncontested calendar for May 28, 2025. The committee also considered HB 5655, which would create a water control and improvement district in Fort Bend County to provide drainage improvements for about 912 acres owned by TPHTL Hatcher LLC. Senator Kolkhorst explained that the district powers were intended to address flooding and drainage in a low-lying area. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate with no opposition after no public testimony was offered. In addition, HB 5689 and HB 5690 were heard as local bills validating and updating the powers and prior acts of the Coal Ranch Improvement District No. 1 and the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 in Denton County; both were reported favorably without testimony or questions. At the end of the meeting, the committee reviewed the proposed May 28, 2025 local and uncontested calendar, noted that some bills had been removed due to penalties, fiscal notes, or significant opposition, and specifically removed HB 4202. The remaining calendar, with that exception, was certified by unanimous vote. The committee then recessed.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

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  • definition determines how the Texas Water Board allocates and reports funds spent on rural water projects
  • Under current law, contractors on public works projects must take out surety bonds, including payment
  • Performance bonds guarantee that a contractor will complete a project according to the terms outlined
  • Projects under $150,000 usually involve just one trade or a few trades.
  • They are comparatively nominal and low-risk projects.
US
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  • In fact, many economists project that households will be paying about $1,200 extra per year.
  • I would point out that candidate Trump did not run on implementing Project 2025.
  • He's implementing Project 2025, the same Project 2025 that came out of the White House.
  • Did not campaign on Project 2025, and that's what they're doing. But when it comes to prices, Mr.
  • But no, it's a really, really hard project and one we spend a lot of time on. Thank you, Chairman.
Bills: SB257
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Natural Resources Apr 9th, 2025

Natural Resources

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  • Texas 2036 estimates a $5 billion investment to meet the demand for water infrastructure projects.
  • Projects to better address our water infrastructure will not be held up for long periods of time.
  • And it allows my district to complete projects and start projects in a very timely manner.
  • That premise impedes local investment in that infrastructure for these projects that take so long to
  • wastewater infrastructure?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 9th, 2025

Natural Resources

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  • Texas 2036 estimates a $5 billion investment to meet the demand for water infrastructure. structure projects
  • It saves my customers money and it allows district to complete projects and start projects in a very
  • The projections, thank you for just a few more seconds. projections are based on X amount of water as
  • That premise impedes local investment in that infrastructure. structure for these projects that take
  • We've had multiple projects that extend water and sewer projects to these colonias.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 9th, 2025

Natural Resources

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  • projects relating to the construction.
  • Acquisition or improvement of water supply projects including projects that contain a flood control component
  • Bill 3915 expands the definition of projects eligible for funding from the Flood Infrastructure Fund
  • The district's Delta Reclamation Project is such a project. and it is shovel-ready.
  • Our project is shovel ready. and it will reclaim water from districts flood and drainage infrastructure
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Feb 25th, 2026 at 02:30 pm

Appropriations

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  • Project, so we're just defining who those organizations are. Will there be any further questions?
  • directs the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to establish and administer a water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Are there any specific aspects of water infrastructure that you're Hoping this goes to.
  • Hopefully, when we see this moving forward, so as far as any infrastructure water programs through the
  • Senator, it says 25% of the allocated funds shall be approved for projects located within a municipality
KY
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  • this type of infrastructure. this type of infrastructure.
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  • your project. your project.
Summary: The committee met without a quorum at first, so it began with an informational presentation from Dr. Kristen Goodell, executive director of LifeKY, about innovation infrastructure and a proposed grant program to support life sciences and other startup facilities. She argued that Kentucky’s research investments only translate into jobs and companies if startups have access to physical lab and equipment space, and said shared facilities can serve many companies over time. Goodell described LifeKY’s Northern Kentucky facility as a proof of concept, noting it has attracted companies from other states and Japan, secured a Thermo Fisher Scientific partnership, and could be replicated elsewhere in the Commonwealth. Members asked about university pipelines, local talent development, sustainability, and how the grant program would measure return on investment; Goodell emphasized public-private partnerships, earned revenue, philanthropy, internships, and STEM programming as part of the model. The committee then took up Senate Bill 76, sponsored by Senator Bledsoe, which would limit school board occupational license tax increases by raising the population threshold for such increases from 300,000 to 500,000. Bledsoe said the bill was intended to respond to Fayette County’s recent tax controversy, restore public trust, and provide stability for employees, employers, and the school system. He argued that occupational taxes affect many commuters who work in Fayette County but live elsewhere, and said the measure would give time for community buy-in before any future increase. Supportive comments came from Senator Nunn and others, while Senator Boswell asked about the tax rate and cautioned against local tax increases offsetting state income tax reductions. After discussion, the committee called the roll on SB 76. The bill advanced on a roll-call vote, with Senator Armstrong explaining a no vote because he did not want to take tools away from local government and preferred local control. The transcript indicates the measure moved forward from committee after the vote.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

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