Video & Transcript Research : 'local entity'
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Our local Lions Club, our local seats.
- in order to support a local candidate? in order to support a local candidate?
- /c> local control and local school boards local control and local school boards make<00:20:40.080>
- entities that this has to happen, because it affects other statutes and other decisions local communities
- county or the local welfare agency. county or the local welfare agency.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 1st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
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housing <00:39:21.359>after on local government and housing after on local - these voter you know local control. these voter you know local control.
- As I had mentioned before, local level.
- This brings balance back to the local This brings balance back to the local control<01:50:51.600
- tribes with other counties and local tribes with other counties and local governments<02:39:57.600
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:37 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- It never goes for the local dams that we're responsible for.
- We just passed a bonding bill, but it doesn't address local road projects.
- We just passed a bonding bill, but it doesn't address local road projects.
- They now have a technical assistance program for small entities.
- And so it's like I think... ...very local priority.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- it's devastating whenever a local it's devastating whenever a local industry<00:18:36.720>
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even entities that are potentially even entities that are potentially even - an inordinate amount of state and local an inordinate amount of state and local resources.<00:36
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Local supported their presence. Local supported their presence. - spaces, and it also contributes to local spaces, and it also contributes to local governments<00
Keywords:
taxation, income tax, damage awards, sexual harassment, abuse claims, immigration enforcement, taxpayers, file income tax return, Minnesota-source income, tax regulations, detention facilities, gross revenues, private prisons, Minnesota law, 1183, house
Summary:
The committee first approved the March 3, 2026 minutes and then laid over House File 3611 for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Representative Finke described HF 3611 as creating a state income tax withholding deduction for damages awarded to individuals in lawsuits against federal agents such as ICE or CBP, including emotional and financial awards. There was no public testimony or member discussion on the bill before it was laid over.
The committee then took up House File 3909, which Representative Hansen said would impose a 50% tax on the gross receipts of detention centers operated by private nongovernmental entities. Hansen argued the measure would recapture public money, deter what he characterized as misuse of taxpayer dollars, and target profits made by private detention contractors such as GEO Group and CoreCivic. He also cited projected revenues and profits for those companies and said the bill was a response to human rights and civil rights concerns tied to private detention operations.
Testimony on HF 3909 included support from Nancy Fitz Simmons, a Minnesota State University, Mankato social work professor, who said social workers see the effects of these issues across the state and that the bill could return money to Minnesotans in need. Representative Swedzinski opposed the bill’s impact on the Appleton facility and emphasized local jobs and economic opportunity, while Representative Lee said Minnesota should seek better economic options than jail-related work. Representative Holland supported the bill as a way to offset costs to families and the state from detentions and deportations. Representative Weiner questioned the bill’s revenue potential and criticized the 50% gross-receipts tax as politicizing taxes. Representative Hansen responded that similar proposals were being explored in Washington and California and that the bill was intended to stand up to large corporate interests. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- By providing competitive grants to local entities, these grants would focus on litter and graffiti in
- and local public spaces.
- We all want to clean up our local streets. I submit a letter as a local official for many years.
- In the budget, given that local litter abatement is usually a local responsibility and not within the
- This would be more for local streets in local areas. So what's the state tie-in?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Good afternoon, Chair Quirk-Silva, I just wanted to comment, this is Daniel Sherrill from SEIU Local.
- Coordinating entity that drives our system to coordinate in an accountable and strategic way.
- We need your support for the creation of this long overdue entity to ensure that our state maximizes
- And grants to support local initiatives.
- These include tribal entities, local governments, and private partners.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the local voters. the local voters.
- local sales tax of more than .5%. local sales tax of more than .5%.
- The local sales tax may not be used for local road projects.
- responsibility of the local community. responsibility of the local community.
- It's upon petition of the benefiting entities to their local authority, the city council, and then the
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Oct 10th, 2025
Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force
Transcript Highlights:
- Entity. We are created by state statute, but not a state-funded entity in the same way.
- We give points for projects that are being undertaken by local developers.
- We also importantly added nonprofit housing developers as eligible entities under the PPRF.
- call a local match reduction or a waiver.
- Local match reductions was unlimited, but it's not.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 2370 - Cannabis Omnibus - 05/16/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We also are seeing cuts to local public health entities to do education work specifically on cannabis
- We also are seeing cuts to local public health entities to do education work specifically on cannabis
- We also are seeing cuts to local public health entities to do education work specifically on cannabis
- It is local out of control.
- It is not local control. It is local out of control.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Sep 11th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- With local graduates, because we know that our local graduates are bringing a love for the land in this
- It also impacts area, local, localized to regional food production and security.
- Localized issues that I talked about.
- Various entities, federal land management agencies, local units of government, conservation districts
- to land entity.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Budget Review Subcommittee on General Government, Finance, Personnel and Public Retirement (8-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh I have a local government does.
- So, does not change based on the entity.
- particular entity that's being audited? particular entity that's being audited?
- The answer is is entity that's audited.
- <00:37:52.000>
that state agencies or other entities that state agencies or other entities
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Meeting Start 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call 00:00:30
Personnel Cabinet 00:03:25
Department of Veterans Affairs 00:12:40
Auditor of Public Accounts 00:22:39
State Treasurer 00:42:24, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first heard from Personnel Cabinet officials on House Bill 6, which required the Kentucky Employees Health Plan to offer a qualified high-deductible health plan by the 2026 plan year. Officials said the plan was already added for 2025, described it as the lowest-premium option with higher deductibles, and explained that federal rules prevent first-dollar coverage except for limited preventive services. They said 264 members had selected the plan out of about 142,000, and noted it also allows health savings accounts. Members asked about the plan’s benefits, what “catastrophic” meant, the deductible amounts, and whether employees were aware of the option; the cabinet said it would continue to highlight the plan in communications and that the deductible is above $8,000 for individuals and above $16,000 for families.
The committee then received an update from the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs on the Bowling Green veterans center. Officials said the current target is to move into the building on October 28, with first admissions about two months later, pending final fixes and certification steps for Medicare, Medicaid, and the VA. They explained that about $7 million in FY25 appropriations lapsed because of construction delays, staffing ramp-up was postponed to avoid unnecessary spending, and the unspent funds should be considered in the next budget request. Members praised the project and asked about annual operating costs; officials said the current operating budget is about $15 million, though they do not expect to spend all of it this year. The commissioner also announced the fifth annual state commanders conference in Lexington, focused on veterans issues and featuring state, federal, and advocacy leaders.
State Auditor Allison Ball then outlined her office’s budget priorities. She said the office is primarily a billing agency that charges audited entities for its work, and warned that some agencies are now signaling they may refuse to pay for audits related to kinship care and the medical cannabis application process. She said the office plans to continue requesting outlier credits for unusually burdensome county audit fees, funding for the ombudsman office’s transition and expanded in-office operations, and revenue replacement for local government audits and possibly state audits and special examinations. Ball also said the office conducts about 500 audits, reviews, and examinations a year and wants to restore performance audits with seed funding, as well as add investigators to the ombudsman office to focus more on child abuse and neglect cases. Members discussed the value of performance audits, the possibility of raising certain board thresholds to account for inflation, and the need for additional capacity to handle more audits.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Legislative Oversight & Investigations Committee. (2-9-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and later we're going to show you what those green dots look like and how they impact uh those local
- Um, I also uh originated from the like and how they impact uh those local like and how they impact uh
- those local agencies<00:04:32.479>
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taking you will get to see locals taking you will get to see locals taking - concerns with KSP but other entities concerns with KSP but other entities involved<00:32:17.279>
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Call to Order and Roll Call- 00:00:23
Approve Minutes from January 15, 2026- 00:01:03
Kentucky State Police Update on SERVS- 00:01:47
Adjournment- 00:54:18, 958, all
Summary:
The committee received an update from Kentucky State Police on the SERVE radio system project, with David Barker and consultant Brandon Marshall explaining progress across multiple phases. They reported that Mayfield PD fire/EMS and Graves County Sheriff are fully operational on the system, Phase 2 is 77% complete with 48 existing sites finished and 13 new sites pending acquisition, and Phase 3A remains funded but not yet complete. They also said router upgrades are complete, radio dispatch positions and mobile/portable rollout are complete, and microwave replacement is nearly finished, with one remaining site delayed by weather.
A major part of the discussion focused on why the project has taken so long and why equipment is being purchased before some sites are built. KSP said the project began as a radio system upgrade but expanded as they discovered additional infrastructure needs, including routers and microwave links that were not in the original scope. They explained that equipment must be purchased in advance to match versions and preserve warranty coverage, and that older existing tower sites are being refurbished rather than replaced to make use of existing public-safety infrastructure. They also said all expenditures are tracked in inventory and accounting records and that the project remains transparent.
Members pressed for a master plan and timeline, with Representative Smith arguing the project needs clearer structure and fewer layers of decision-making. KSP acknowledged the need for a timeline, said they had plans but not a full timeline earlier, and stated that if the remaining funding is approved they expect to complete the remaining existing sites and 25 new sites by June 30, 2027. They said 56 new-build sites remain, identified as the yellow-dot sites on the maps, and that some sites may be able to use existing Demar/National Guard tower locations. The committee did not take a vote on the project during this portion of the meeting.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
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law into Wyoming and use local law into Wyoming and use local law enforcement - entity and the the citizen. entity and the the citizen.
- , entity, entity, what<00:33:59.519>
are <00:33:59.679>our <00:33:59.919>options? - scenarios and I think allow our local scenarios and I think allow our local elected<00:54:45.440
- And my entities existing in egg.
Bills:
SF0101
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Jul 9th, 2025
New Mexico Finance Authority Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, your service... with your local communities, wherever they're located.
- It's just instrumental in local government. Is that better?
- We are there to coordinate between state police, local police, and Homeland...
- Where to help entities go to get to their next steps.
- and quasi-government entities.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- building that's run by a private entity. building that's run by a private entity.
- I want my grandchildren and local families to be able to enjoy this beach like we did.
- those are two separate entities. those are two separate entities.
- <01:32:51.520>
the <01:32:51.840>local <01:32:52.080>level local the local level - local the local level >> and<01:32:52.480>
she's <01:32:52.800>only <01:32:52.960
Bills:
SB2982, SB2367, SB2818, SB2944, SB2022, SB2240, SB2986, SB2547, SB2401, SB3031, SB3035, SB3032
Keywords:
foreign influence, campaign finance, contributions, state elections, transparency, election integrity, Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor, Ala Wai Harbor, DLNR, BLNR, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Board of Land and Natural Resources, state boating facility, small boat harbor, public-private partnership, PPP, marina management, harbor lease, fast lands, submerged lands
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 2982 on campaign finance, which would prohibit foreign entities and foreign-influence businesses from making contributions and expenditures. The Attorney General’s office testified first, followed by the Campaign Spending Commission, which supported the bill but asked for clarification on constitutional review authority and additional implementation time for certifications, forms, and procedures. Common Cause also supported the measure, arguing it would help protect elections from dark money and foreign influence. No vote was taken.
The committee then took up SB 2367 on a state boating facilities lease program for the Ala Wai small boat harbor. DLNR supported the bill, while UPW opposed it, warning about privatization of a public asset and possible job displacement. Several members of the public supported the concept but urged amendments to protect public access, affordability, youth ocean programs, and state employee jobs. Committee members questioned DLNR about the scope of the lease, the role of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and whether public access and existing concessions would remain protected. DLNR said current leases would remain, the board would retain approval authority, and employees would not necessarily be displaced, but members indicated more discussion and possible amendments were needed.
For SB 2818 on boating penalties, DLNR testified in support and there was no opposition testimony. The committee also heard SB 2944 on conservation, which would require wildlife viewing guidelines that substantially conform to NOAA guidance and reporting requirements; DLNR said it stood on its written testimony. SB 2022 on water code penalties drew support from DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management, which said the bill’s two-tiered penalty structure would preserve deterrence while keeping the current $5,000 penalty for first-time or non-harmful violations. The Board of Water Supply submitted comments, and Ulupono Initiative supported the measure as a needed enforcement tool. Committee members discussed whether the higher penalty ceiling should be phased in and asked for stakeholder input on the amount of the penalties.
Finally, the committee began SB 2240 on land use, which would require water availability certification from the Commission on Water Resource Management before a district boundary amendment proceeds to the Land Use Commission. DLNR supported the bill and said it often reviews project documents that lack sufficient information on water needs and availability, so the measure would allow earlier review and comment. The committee also indicated it would seek amendments and further feedback on the water penalty bill before it moved to the next committee.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Apr 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- And so some, apparently an outside entity, a contracted entity...
- And so, apparently, an outside entity, a contracted entity, you know, a company, somebody would come
- It's really not in order to benefit locals.
- Because I come from a local school board environment.
- Because I come from a local school board environment.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and took up several education bills. SB 1150, by Senator Calatayud, was presented as a measure to help school districts retain school social workers by removing an exam requirement unrelated to the profession. With no questions or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then moved to SB 1514, by Senator Smith, on anaphylaxis response in public schools. After adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment clarifying FDA-approved epinephrine devices and weight-based dosing, the committee heard support from Orange County Public Schools and reported the bill favorably.
The most extensive discussion centered on SB 1708, also by Senator Calatayud, which would expand Schools of Hope by broadening the definition of low-performing schools from those in the bottom 10% in both math and reading to those in the bottom 10% in either subject, and would authorize co-location of Schools of Hope in underused public school facilities. Senators questioned how co-location would work, who could enroll, how liability and contracts would be handled, and whether the bill would help the specific students most in need. Many public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would strain already underfunded public schools, reduce space and resources, and unfairly favor charter operators. The sponsor said the bill would not reduce classroom space in use, would require contracts to address safety and liability, and would provide a net positive to districts through a $600-per-student facility payment plus associated funding. After debate from both supporters and skeptics, the committee reported the bill favorably.
The committee also considered CS for SB 822, by Senator Rodriguez, which would give charter schools more autonomy over governance and operations, including deadlines, enrollment caps, student conduct policies, and data sharing. The Florida Charter School Alliance supported the bill, arguing it would create parity and reduce burdens on charter schools, while committee members pressed the witness on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for those concerns. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on prior tabs, thanked staff, and adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill ensures local voices are heard.
- The strike-all requires that local government entities who have requested a change order must approve
- The strike-all requires that local government entities who have requested a change order must approve
- We have helped source local lumber to local mills.
- Locally, a lot of faith-based organizations work together, have coalitions.
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 80, the Parks Preservation Act, which would define state park purposes around conservation-based recreation and public access, prohibit uses such as golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields, and hotels, require more public notice and advisory input on land management changes, and mandate reporting on park spending and maintenance backlogs. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with conservation groups, youth advocates, and other members of the public backing stronger protections for state parks. The bill was reported favorably.
Members then approved SB 200, directing DEP to develop a statewide waste reduction and recycling plan, and CS for SB 496, which clarifies that timeshare facilities are governed by Chapter 721 and only need annual board meetings. CS for CS for SB 1404, dealing with illegal gambling, was amended to add reporting requirements, tighten penalties, preempt local gambling legalization, and create a process for vetting certain machines and veteran-service-organization gaming questions; the bill drew significant concern from veterans groups and others over vague machine definitions and the need for clearer standards, but it was still reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 622 to allow pari-mutuel permit holders to lease facilities across horse-racing classes.
The committee next approved CS for CS for SB 712 after adopting a strike-all and amendment that covered synthetic turf rules, change-order timelines, public works scoring, elevator and alarm contractor issues, mass timber code updates, pool and spa contractor scope changes, spaceport building-code exemptions, and solar/energy-storage inspection provisions. Support came from timber, construction, and industry groups, while pool contractors objected to parts of the scope changes. The committee also reported favorably CS for CS for SB 1742, a major condominium reform bill that pauses reserve funding after milestone inspections, expands financial flexibility, adds disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, and increases data collection and oversight; members from both parties praised the sponsor’s work on condo issues.
Finally, the committee approved SB 1574 on renewable natural gas infrastructure and SB 1580 authorizing DEP coastal resiliency public-private partnerships. It also passed CS for SB 1760, which requires certain public officials and agency leaders to meet Florida residency or proximity requirements. The last bill, SB 820, would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office; while supporters said it would permanently support faith-based and community organizations and improve coordination, several senators raised concerns about church-state separation, the office’s ties to Hope Florida, and whether codifying it could make the program more political. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Nine - Tuesday, April 28
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And SALT stands for state and local tax.
- taxes they've paid to state and local governments.
- And so, consequently, what it does, it allows these entities to deduct the state taxes at the entity
- And then what happens is through the pass-through entity, because these returns, these entities have
- state taxes that is associated with that profit from that entity.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 58th day by roll call vote, 123-1. Members also introduced a number of special guests, including physicians, sheriffs, students, interns, and a police chief, before moving to third reading and perfection of bills.
House Bill 1758, dealing with permanent daylight saving time in Missouri, was debated at length. Supporters said it would end the twice-yearly clock changes and argued it could benefit children, productivity, and quality of life. Opponents warned it would create darker morning commutes, safety concerns, and health issues tied to circadian rhythms. The bill passed third reading by a vote of 107-31 with two present.
The chamber then perfected and printed House Bill 3329, which repeals expired or unused tax credits, and House Bill 3405, which clarifies that SALT/pass-through entity provisions are deductions rather than tax credits for Department of Revenue processing. Both bills were described as cleanup and efficiency measures, with supporters emphasizing accountability and reduced manual work at DOR; both moved forward without opposition in committee and were approved on the floor.
Finally, House Bill 2426, a parental rights bill, drew extensive debate and an amendment. The bill would elevate parents’ rights in education, medical, privacy, and related decisions to a fundamental-rights standard and add provisions on school records, recordings, evaluations, and certain health-care decisions. Critics argued it was overly broad, could interfere with school operations and existing protections, and might create problems in areas such as IEPs, truancy, and medical consent; supporters said it simply codified and strengthened parental authority. House Amendment 1, focused on IEP procedures and requiring parental consent for major changes, was adopted 98-25 with six present, and debate on the underlying bill continued.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- Working with a non-profit entity, are they non-profit?
- Having been built by USDA NRCS, the local governmental entities are responsible for future. upkeep and
- They're locally elected.
- You have to contract an outside entity.
- The water supply partners are a group of like-minded entities who.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 056 Mar 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, this bill allows local decision-making and local priorities to direct those monies in a way that
- <01:15:24.600>
So, at their local level. So, at their local level. - So, we have a local ... those local taxes can raise a mill levy. They can do something.
- local local those local taxes can have a local local those local taxes can raise<01:21:22.640>
a That is local control, friends. That is local control, friends.