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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Taxes - 04/08/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • first decile reflect everybody in Minnesota who has income lower than whatever the first decile threshold
  • 00:15:55.920> the<00:15:56.200> first<00:15:56.520> decile<00:15:56.880> threshold
  • <00:15:57.320> is, whatever the first decile threshold is, whatever the first decile threshold
  • The overwhelming majority of Realtors are independent contractors.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 7th, 2026 at 06:52 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • But almost every major oil and gas company, climate targets.
  • But almost every major oil and gas company in this state has already committed to net zero.
  • We made two major changes to the bill from last year.
  • It shifts major policy decisions away from the legislature.
  • It shifts major policy decisions away from the legislature into an administrative rulemaking process
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Leader and her team, who I understand... ...grateful to the Majority Leader and her team, who I understand
  • Senate Bill 460 today, the 925 adopted amendment, reflects the Majority Leader's and the Governor's shared
  • We want to thank very much the Majority Leader and the Governor.
  • We want to thank very much the Majority Leader and the Governor for their listening to our needs.
  • We thank Majority Leader Canizaro and Governor Lombardo for advancing this important legislation.
Keywords: 909, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2025

House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chemical constituents and potentially the threshold for a leak will be defined in the facility's leak
  • Such bad actors are a major reason that air quality in Eddy and Lee County is well above the federal
  • , carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide being worse. major components of air quality, with particulate
  • Evans, what are other major sources of respiratory symptoms?
  • cations, major anions.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, major corporations, it can be a lot of money, but credit unions in our state, I think it'll probably
  • <00:08:50.640> Um,<00:08:51.040> major that it's all over the place.
  • Um, major that it's all over the place.
  • Um, major corporations,<00:08:52.080> it<00:08:52.320> can<00:08:52.480> be<00:08
  • We have major problems with sections one and three because we think that when you put them together,
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 25, which would allow New Hampshire state-chartered credit unions to choose, by member vote, to compensate their board members. Prime sponsor Senator Dan Innis said the bill is enabling only, does not require compensation, and is intended to align New Hampshire with other states that already permit this. He argued that credit union board service now requires more time and expertise, and that compensation could help attract stronger candidates and improve governance. Representatives from the Cooperative Credit Union Association and St. Mary’s Bank testified in support. They said the change would not create salaries, but could cover modest compensation or reimbursements such as daycare, education, cybersecurity, or accounting training. They emphasized that credit unions remain nonprofit and member-driven, that board members must be credit union members and elected by members, and that any compensation decision would be made by the membership at an annual meeting or through the credit union’s voting process. Witnesses also said the bill would help with recruitment and retention, especially as credit union operations have become more complex and digital, and noted that similar authority exists in 16 other states, including Rhode Island. Committee members asked about the historical reason credit unions were excluded, the amount and structure of compensation, whether there would be a cap, and how voting would work. Witnesses said the bill does not set a statutory maximum, but in practice the amount would be disclosed to members and set through the vote; they also described St. Mary’s Bank’s ballot process and said proxy or ballot procedures depend on each credit union’s bylaws. One witness noted that federally chartered credit unions are subject to different limits. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the public hearing on Senate Bill 25 and then moved on to Senate Bill 26.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (01/22/2026)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • And finally, the bill asks municipalities to adapt reuse and mixed use in a majority, not all, of their
  • , to adapt reuse and mixuse in a majority, to adapt reuse and mixuse in a majority, not<00:36:52.480
  • The major change here is we go from, as a matter of right, to as a matter of right by conditional use
  • The the major single family dwellings.
  • We had a major issue with a couple of our neighbors that really had loud music.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session, 4/8/2026 #2

Maryland Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • c> ladies<01:06:25.440> and By the majority leader, ladies and By the majority leader, ladies
  • Clerk will majority is declared passed.
  • majority, is declared passed.
  • majority is declared passed. passed. passed.
  • majority leader. Thank you, Mr. majority leader. Thank you, Mr.
Summary: The Senate reconvened with a quorum present and proceeded through a series of committee reports and floor actions, mostly on House bills. Several measures were advanced without opposition, often after brief floor explanations and unanimous adoption of committee amendments. Topics included behavioral health rate-setting modernization (HB 772), expedited Medicaid eligibility for relocated individuals with developmental disabilities (HB 1015), perinatal behavioral health screening and coverage (HB 1118), mammogram notices about breast arterial calcification (HB 1364), menopause provider training and coverage (HB 1365), cannabis licensing and training changes (HB 622), cemetery sale and transfer oversight (HB 892), travel services insurance requirements (HB 994), cash transaction rounding authorization (HB 1026), specie as legal tender (HB 1312), menstrual hygiene product ingredient labeling (HB 1357), health care quality reporting and a health centralization commission (HB 1372), special pediatric hospital transfer and review procedures (HB 1376), telehealth continuity of care for out-of-state counselors (HB 1483), and child placement protections for unlicensed settings and pediatric overstay patients (HB 1559). Most of these bills were ordered passed for third reading after the chamber adopted the committee amendments and favorable reports. The Senate also considered environmental and consumer-related measures. HB 146 would delay implementation dates for onsite wastewater system regulation and licensing requirements, while striking provisions on inspections and pumping for rental properties and sales. HB 254, a Department of Natural Resources bill, was described as facilitating community engagement in planning and development of departmental projects. HB 969 on retail electric vehicle fuel sales and charging equipment requirements was also taken up and reported favorably. In each of these cases, members noted no committee opposition and no fiscal impact, and the bills were advanced. Two bills were set aside rather than immediately acted on. HB 1037, concerning a Public Service Commission study on broadband and voice over internet protocol service, was special ordered until Friday at the request of a senator. HB 1312, the specie/legal tender bill, prompted questions about the definition of specie and was also special ordered for consideration the next morning. No roll-call votes were recorded in the excerpt; actions were taken by unanimous consent on amendments and committee reports, with multiple bills ordered to third reading.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing- Thu Jan 30, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Major Randall Platt with the Honolulu Police Department.
  • So are you saying that there's no threshold of justification that they must show in order to increase
  • There's no threshold of justification that they must show in order to increase the rates?
  • Majority are currently online, um, with no charge to download them, or right?
  • Majority are currently online, um, with no charge to download them, right?
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 30, 2025, and heard testimony on several condominium-related bills, beginning with HB 70. HB 70 would require a budget summary disclosure for condominiums. Supporters, including Community Associations Institute, a real estate broker, and several condominium owners, said the bill would improve consumer protection by giving owners and buyers a clearer, more understandable snapshot of an association’s financial health and reserve compliance. One supporter noted the bill should help reduce confusion caused by lengthy reserve studies and emphasized the importance of accurate disclosure. A testifier also urged the committee to hear other condominium bills quickly, including measures related to an ombudsman, managing agents, parliamentarians, and attorney’s fees. The committee then heard HB 106, which would change the process for condominium fines and disputes. Phil Nery of CAI and other supporters said the bill would strengthen due process by requiring clearer notice, allowing an internal board appeal, and then permitting small claims court review without attorney’s fees unless the fine is upheld. They argued this would prevent fines from escalating into costly legal disputes and provide a more linear, fair process. Some supporters suggested amendments, including clarifying that the statute controls over association documents and refining refund language. During questioning, members raised concerns about small claims limits and whether associations would be represented by volunteers or attorneys. One testifier initially in support later said he would not support the bill as written after hearing HPD’s concerns. HB 224, relating to property rights, drew opposition from the Department of the Attorney General and the Honolulu Police Department. Both agencies said the bill would improperly push law enforcement into a quasi-judicial role and could short-circuit existing due process procedures for occupants of residences. A realtor who had initially been listed in support changed his position after hearing the opposition testimony. The committee also heard emotional testimony from a resident describing a long-running squatter and utility theft problem at a neighboring property, which he said took years of court action and police involvement to resolve. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Finance (05/29/2025)

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • number of families where the children are enrolled in Medicaid because it has a higher eligibility threshold
  • number of families where the children are enrolled in Medicaid because it has a higher eligibility threshold
  • number of families where the children are enrolled in Medicaid because it has a higher eligibility threshold
  • number of families where the children are enrolled in Medicaid because it has a higher eligibility threshold
  • I understand your concern. ...eligibility threshold and the parents are buying individual market insurance
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • CMS is the majority payer. CMS doesn’t do the licensing. Texas doesn’t do the licensing.
  • The majority of people in Medicaid are receiving services via managed care.
  • Majority of people in Medicaid are receiving services via managed care.
  • And the majority of SNAP administrative cost is to support our eligibility workers.
  • The majority of what SIUs are finding are administrative error.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/12/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Majority Leader Carbone: Mr.
  • Majority Leader, dissolved. Mr. Chairman, I... Majority Leader: Dissolved. Mr.
  • Majority Leader Carbone. Majority Leader Carbone. Yes, Mr.
  • Majority Leader.
  • I thank the majority leader. I thank the majority whip. I thank the majority leader.
Summary: The House convened, completed roll call, approved the journal, and took up several Senate bills and one Senate concurrent resolution through motions to reconsider, return bills for reconsideration, and refer measures to additional Committee of the Whole sessions for further amendment. Early actions included returning SB 1175 and SB 1198 to the Senate for reconsideration, rescinding passage of SB 1336 so it could be reconsidered, and referring SB 1111 and SB 152 to an additional COW. The House also recognized Representative Travers for a personal privilege statement honoring National Women Veterans Recognition Day and recorded attendance. In Committee of the Whole, members adopted floor amendments and recommended passage for SB 1511, SB 1552, SB 1198, SB 1110, SB 1618, SB 1431, and SCR 1004, with some debate on SB 1110’s home-confinement/reentry program, SB 1618’s Military Affairs Commission changes, and SB 1431’s city and town authority over residential project standards and streetscapes. The House later adopted the COW reports and moved the measures to engrossing or third reading as appropriate. SB 1336 and SB 1519 were also advanced from committee, while SB 1004 was reconsidered and ultimately failed on reconsideration. On third or final reading, the House passed SB 1127, SB 1180, SB 1428, SB 1198, SB 1336, SB 1511, SCR 1004, SB 1552, HB 2104, HB 2105, HB 2114, HB 2311, HB 2729, and HB 4117. SB 1687, SB 1004, SB 1519, and SB 1502 failed. Members explained votes on several measures, including support for tax administration clarity in SB 1180, objections and support for the May primary proposal in SB 1687, concerns about sex offender monitoring in SB 1004, support for the Arizona Beef Council in SB 1198, and debate over the photo enforcement referral in SCR 1004. The session also included recesses for caucuses, lunch, and dinner, plus a brief technical outage of the live stream.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • So you don't have to meet a certain income threshold to receive services.
  • 00:53:55.359> a<00:53:55.520> certain<00:53:55.680> income<00:53:56.079> threshold
  • <00:53:56.480> to to meet a certain income threshold to to meet a certain income threshold
  • services, but there is no, it's not this program or entitlement that you have to meet a certain threshold
Summary: The meeting opened with a quorum, approval of the September 18, 2025 minutes, and a staff update on recent tobacco settlement-funded agriculture activities. The agriculture side highlighted Commissioner Shell’s outreach, including school visits, farm visits, and speaking engagements in Kentucky and a trip to Tennessee to discuss program models. A representative also described a national conference in Iowa, where Kentucky’s agriculture finance program was praised as a $180 million loan program built with tobacco settlement funds. The board noted September approvals totaling $950,000 for the agriculture development board and $3.3 million for the finance corporation, along with staff activity such as site visits, program closures, and project reports. The board also announced that the KKMP report covering 2015-2022 would be distributed and that the annual report, marking the program’s 25th anniversary, was being prepared. The board then reviewed two featured projects. The Organic Association of Kentucky requested $425,000 for organic producer support, but the board approved only one year of funding at $29,000, with members noting concern about recurring applicants and the need to evaluate long-term funding. The second project, by Joseph Dale Bentley in Lewis County, sought $51,300 to expand a small ruminant facility for goat production and export. Members were particularly interested because the project was already operating and creating market opportunities for Kentucky goat producers; the board approved half the project cost to help expand infrastructure and potentially allow quarantining on site. The cabinet then presented its annual update on tobacco settlement fund use in public health. Julie Brooks, Sarah Johnson, and Andrea Day reported on the HANS home visitation program, tobacco prevention and cessation efforts, lung cancer screening, and early childhood oral health. HANS served more families in FY25, rising from 6,293 to 6,715, and increased services from 139,943 to over 143,000. Tobacco prevention and cessation programs continued to support Quit Now Kentucky and My Life, My Quit, though officials noted federal uncertainty and the loss of federal tobacco control infrastructure. They also reported a slight decline in student outreach and cessation requests, but continued demand from schools and communities for vaping and nicotine prevention support. Lung cancer screening expanded to 55 screens, with Kentucky cited as a model for other states due to improved incidence, survival, and early detection rates. Early oral health efforts continued through local health departments, with more trainings for public health nurses, continued varnish kits, and expanded support for dental graduates and hygiene teams.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • The reality of what had happened created major mental health issues.
  • But the other is... ...majority of investigations that DFPS conducts.
  • Almost the vast majority... ...employment based on a central registry match.
  • The vast majority of surrogate journeys are just like ours.
  • I'm here to give a face to the majority of the real Texans pursuing surrogacy.
Keywords: 1185, senate, all
WY
Transcript Highlights:
  • However, questions continue to arise regarding clarity of reporting thresholds, consistency in application
  • regarding clarity of arise regarding clarity of of<00:48:31.800> reporting<00:48:32.240> thresholds
  • ,<00:48:33.200> consistency<00:48:34.160> in of reporting thresholds, consistency in
  • of reporting thresholds, consistency in application,<00:48:35.360> training<00:48:35.880>
Keywords: 916, all
Summary: The Judiciary Interim Committee met under time constraints and asked members to rank interim topics for a letter to Management Council. The committee then took brief public testimony on a series of proposed study topics, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript. Early testimony focused on landlord eviction rights, where speakers said the court eviction process is too slow, can worsen housing shortages, and leaves landlords unable to recover rent, fees, or damage costs. The foster care topic was presented as a request to examine whether the system gives too much weight to reunification and not enough to the child’s best interests, especially for younger children. A Blue Envelope Program proposal was also discussed; supporters said it would help law enforcement communicate with autistic or otherwise communication-challenged individuals during traffic stops and emergencies, and improve consistency statewide. The committee also heard a proposal to study Wyoming’s homicide-by-vehicle statute, with testimony from a constituent whose mother was killed by a repeat dangerous driver. Speakers argued the current law leaves a gap because prior DUIs, high-risk driving history, and other aggravating factors do not meaningfully affect charging unless intoxication or extreme conduct is present. Related testimony from Wyoming Pathways said the change should be a tool in the toolbox for prosecutors and could improve safety for pedestrians and drivers. Senator Cooper then raised campaign finance reform and dark money, urging a resolution asking Wyoming’s congressional delegation to seek a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United and restore state control over election spending transparency. Additional topics included a request from the Wyoming Livestock Board to review peace officer statutes so its investigators could act on felonies committed in their presence or prevent imminent bodily harm, while remaining within their current duties and certification. Representative Lee asked for review of non-disclosure agreements in public-private partnerships and executive sessions so the public can eventually understand how such agreements were used. Senator Pearson asked for interim consideration of shared custody amendments, saying fit parents should have a fair opportunity for shared parenting after separation. Representative Storer proposed revisiting DUI penalties, especially for refusal of chemical testing, arguing that refusal often prevents prosecution and that the law should impose treatment and license suspension consequences. The committee also heard a request to review statutes involving political parties, and the state court administrator asked for interim study of remote public access to court records, citing ongoing automation efforts, privacy concerns, and funding needs.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • their annual budget, they will look at that each year and they will decide how much, up to the 10% threshold
  • up<00:04:24.720> to<00:04:24.880> the<00:04:25.000> 10%<00:04:25.800> threshold
  • <00:04:26.800> big how much up to the 10% threshold big how much up to the 10% threshold big
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 566, which would implement the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation created last year. Chairman Cook described major provisions affecting charitable gaming, horse racing, sports wagering, and quarter horse racing, including locking charitable gaming fees in statute at a slightly lower rate, expanding charitable gaming board representation, preserving existing gaming technology, allowing school districts to hold charitable gaming licenses, and setting up self-funding for the new corporation through administrative set-asides from gaming-related funds. The bill also addresses uncashed vouchers, cross-training of investigators, ethics and employment provisions, and a three-year quarter horse breeding incentive intended to grow the industry. A committee substitute made two technical changes: clarifying voucher money stays with the track facility and making the school district itself the license holder. The substitute and then the bill both passed favorably, with several members noting concerns from last year but supporting the revised structure. The committee then heard House Bill 70, an interstate compact for dietitians. Sponsor Representative Vanessa Grossl and witnesses said the measure would allow reciprocity with other compact states, improve workforce mobility, help military families, expand patient access and telehealth, and reduce administrative burden on the licensing board. The committee substitute created a third license category for educational interpreters, but that language actually belonged to the next bill; for HB 70, the committee voted the bill favorably without reported amendments. The bill passed unanimously or near-unanimously and was sent to the House floor. Next, House Bill 72 was presented by Representative DJ Johnson to amend the law governing limited x-ray machine operators. The sponsor explained that current law effectively prevents limited x-ray operators from working in the same facility as other imaging equipment, which he said creates compliance problems, disrupts training, and can force practices to move equipment or lose employees. The bill would allow limited x-ray technicians to operate in the same facility as other imaging equipment. During discussion, some members noted opposition from students and others in the field, and the sponsor invited industry witnesses to explain their concerns. The transcript cuts off before final action on HB 72 is completed.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:37 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've heard the same thing the Majority Leader has heard, that doctors really worry about their personal
  • The Majority Leader has heard that doctors really worry about their personal assets and that exposure
  • Segregated records and undefined disclosure thresholds may create hesitation in acute care settings where
  • We have a do pass motion by Leader Szczepanski and a second from Majority Whip Hochman-Vigil.
  • Madam Chair, members of the committee, I'm Major Joseph Vermeara with New Mexico State Police, and we
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • From the macroeconomic conditions to how those impact some of our major revenue sources.
  • But some of the major factors that are impacting it are how taxpayers are reassessing their expected
  • Again, the major causes of that decline are reductions in corporate and personal income tax revenue coming
  • All other major revenue sources in FY26 remain essentially flat, Mr. Chairman.
  • We're on the brink of that 50 threshold. And so, that's another cause for concern going forward.
Keywords: 996, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Children and Family Law (03/19/2026)

Children and Family Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • "Um, I mean, knowingly is a higher burden or higher threshold, but would still be better than where it
  • us more tools, but I understand what you're saying that, um, knowingly would at least lower that threshold
  • us more tools, but I understand what you're saying that, um, knowingly would at least lower that threshold
  • One issue I saw, it's not a major issue, but it talked about a finding the court would make.
  • issue but it it talked about not a major issue but it it talked about a<02:47:24.640> a<02:47
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session May 18th, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Majority Leader, Senator Ashby, is asking for a no vote. Secretary, please call the roll.
  • Senator Umberg, you are recognized from the Majority Leader's desk. Well, thank you, Mr.
  • Senator McNerney, you are recognized from the Majority Leader's desk. Well, good afternoon, Mr.
  • Senator Becker, you are recognized from the Majority Leader's desk. Thank you, Mr. President.
  • He made his Major League debut four years later against Oakland.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, guest recognitions, and approval of the journals. A motion by Senator Strickland to withdraw SB 1035 from committee for a floor vote, described as a temporary gas tax suspension to lower gas prices, was debated procedurally and failed on a 22-aye, 22-no vote. The body then moved through Governor’s appointments, confirming Siva Gunda to the California Energy Commission, Tony Sertich as Executive Director of the California Housing and Finance Agency, and Craig Snellings to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The Senate also adopted several commemorative resolutions. SCR 151 designated May 2026 as ACL Injury Awareness Month; SR 105 declared May as National Tennis Month; SCR 175 recognized Behavioral Health Awareness Month; SCR 176 designated Small Business Month; and SCR 178 recognized Jewish American Heritage Month. These measures drew extensive floor remarks, especially SCR 178, with senators from multiple caucuses speaking about Jewish history, contributions, diversity, and the need to oppose anti-Semitism and hate. All of these resolutions passed, with SCR 178 adopted 38-0. The chamber then considered a series of policy bills, many of which passed with broad support. Measures approved included SB 922 on local cost recovery for street damage from public service operations, SB 932 on litigation transparency, SB 971 on older adult community connections, SB 1400 on Alameda Health System governance, SB 1228 on certain existing outdoor advertising displays in former redevelopment areas, SB 997 on groundwater agency authority, SB 1115 on reforming the Tulare County Public Cemetery District, SB 1088 on advance care planning forms, SB 1242 on family participation in CARE Court, SB 1364 on parental rights in rape-related child custody cases, SB 993 on protecting mental health professionals’ identifying information, SB 1094 on prescription drug biosimilar use, SB 1117 on ADU fee calculations, SB 1244 on broker compensation disclosures for public agency health plans, SB 1315 on autonomous vehicles, SB 1398 on Green Globes building certification, SB 1085 on water supply assessments for large projects, and SB 1316 on wage theft and labor enforcement. SB 1177 on high-speed rail reporting drew opposition from Senator Strickland, who argued the project should be ended, but the bill still passed after debate. The transcript ends as the Senate begins consideration of SB 1146, which would require disclosures for AI-generated health advertisements.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 29th, 2026

Joint Legislative Audit

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, for example, access to competitive majors and campuses such as the STEM majors and Cal Poly San Luis
  • And I do think that that has created gaps, particularly in the STEM majors.
  • Students only 10% of those students go on to win degrees in that major.
  • So there may be a biology major, child development major, that is specific to that area and what is needed
  • So the majority of their incoming class is transfer.
Keywords: 987, senate, all