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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- with Chair Lee, working with the League of Minnesota Cities, counties, small. cities, and other entities
- In our case, each one percent rise in property taxes over the last year... covers about $225,000, meaning
- It covers the purchase, construction, major reconstruction, and additions to city-owned buildings including
- So usually it's going to go to an entity, such as a city, town, or county.
- That our state money is getting put to good use when it goes to local entities.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Cost efficiency of the service provided the proportion of operating expenses covered by passenger fares
- only the accuracy of the reports, but that our collaboration, Ys with the department and partner entities
- She is going to cover a and you'll be followed by Mister Martin could Allo.
- There are over 400 coordinating entities leading to consistencies and how the program's applied across
- I've driven so many miles in the last 3 years of covered a lot of ground.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- lastly, before I hand it over to the testifiers, I feel that this is a really great next step for entities
- It's just my question kind of surrounds, you know, if the government is going to, as a government entity
- And, of course, I particularly love the focus on, you know, low-income entities.
- I think that's being thoughtful and thinking long-term, and I would hope that many of the entities that
- By expanding assistance to cover the cooling season and allowing us to maintain consistent staff running
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 25, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So in this case, this covers land that is owned by a private owner, so private-owned airport, but operated
- The provision in this strike-all would allow that entity to receive state funding the same as any other
- process for them, and we came up with really innovative ideas, which is to look to other public entities
- But Other public entities across the state and follow their permitting process.
- They can also consider whether that's an entity they want a permit with going forward for future projects
Summary:
The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee heard several transportation and infrastructure bills. HB 1239, Energy Infrastructure Investment, would let the Public Service Commission create a mechanism for utilities to recover costs for renewable natural gas infrastructure; supporters said it could diversify energy supply and help agriculture, while members raised concerns about consumer rates and asked whether savings from RIN credits should be passed to customers. The bill drew supportive public testimony and was reported favorably after debate, with members noting the PSC would set costs and that the sponsor was open to further discussion on consumer protections.
The committee then took up HB 313, which exempts Purple Heart recipients from paying Florida tolls. With no questions or opposition, it passed unanimously. The committee also considered HB 567, a broad transportation omnibus/strike-all bill covering EV tax revenue for roads, airport and MPO changes, workforce funding, traffic signal modernization, speed limits, and a pilot to streamline airport permitting. A major amendment added utility right-of-way notice, response, and incentive/penalty provisions, and another amendment authorized local governments to set age and ID rules for e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility devices after testimony about a fatal crash. The bill was reported favorably after extensive debate and public testimony from transportation and utility stakeholders.
HB 112, dealing with municipal sewer collection systems, would allow cities to use sewer revenues to expand wastewater infrastructure. Sponsors said it was aimed at helping cities like Hollywood reduce septic use and improve water quality; testimony supported the measure as a way to unlock funding for sewer expansion, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee also approved HB 7009, preserving public records and meeting exemptions for 911 and public safety radio communications systems and expanding them to next-generation 911. Finally, PCS for HB 1397, a large transportation package addressing airport, seaport, spaceport, and workforce issues, was amended and passed 14-1 after questions about federal testing notifications, removal of certain business preference language, and a provision redirecting some transit funds to highway projects if not timely used.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 18th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Assisting public entities in the purchase of electric vehicles and related charging infrastructure.
- Then could that entity, after they have their two meetings and agree it’s a goal, could they apply for
- Benefit Fund will be housed, but then they will distribute it to each of these entities.
- They are doing targeted applications of fertilizers, and we're working on soil cover.
- Sorry, I know this will expand what people, this will expand how we can cover people instead of just
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Recommendations reduce this appropriation to $5 million for the biennium to cover administrative costs
- Fifteen percent is allocated to local entities, and another 15 percent is designated for the legislature
- Senator Paxton: ...or getting that information, or helping the local entities get information to you?
- Even if all of the funding you requested were granted, you still would not cover 100%.
- As well as the current pool of local entities that can apply, it doesn't bring them up to 100%.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 11th, 2026 at 05:14 pm
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Ninety days' notice is required in order to preserve the claim against a public entity.
- It just needs to be tweaked to promote fairness and ensure that local governmental entities and other
- Counties would cover the county and the cities. ...of law enforcement.
- Counties would cover the county and the cities would cover the local people.
- It's not currently covered by general appropriations.
Keywords:
massage therapy, licensure, health and safety standards, continuing education, establishment licensing, civil rights, sovereign immunity, damages, public body, lawsuit limitations, legal notice, child welfare, computing infrastructure, data management, Department of Health, appropriation, foster care, Indian children, cultural competency, training services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environmental Quality Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Environmental Quality
Transcript Highlights:
- That's dealt with here in this bill, and also provide ...grant-eligible entities for the fund that's
- dealt with here in this bill, and also provide some additional direction for those entities.
- In 2024 alone, California discarded over 8 million tons of covered material, with 3 million tons of that
- Given the substantial amount of funding that would be flowing to a variety of different entities, we
- This is the only entity in the energy sector that does not have to do any planning.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on environmental, climate, transparency, water affordability, recycling, and refinery transition issues. SB 1087 would modernize SB 375 regional climate and transportation planning by extending planning cycles, clarifying target-setting and review processes, and reducing time spent on modeling and CEQA-related work; it drew strong support from MPOs and environmental groups with some opposition from clean air, housing, and industry advocates concerned about VMT, housing impacts, and agency authority. SB 1239 would require CARB to update its standardized regulatory impact assessment when major regulations are materially changed; manufacturers and business groups supported the transparency measure, while the chair opposed it as adding delay and inefficiency to rulemaking. SB 1125 would create the framework for a statewide low-income water rate assistance program; it received broad support from utilities, environmental justice groups, local governments, and community members, and the committee advanced it on a 3-1 vote. SB 1180 would set rules for spending from the plastic pollution mitigation fund created by SB 54, with broad support from environmental justice and conservation groups and opposed-unless-amended positions from industry groups seeking tighter limits and more oversight; it advanced on a 3-0 vote. SB 1161 would require CARB to present household-level cost impacts of regulations in plain language, and it advanced on a 4-0 vote despite late opposition from environmental groups. SB 955, updating beverage container recycling and redemption requirements, passed 5-0, and SB 1259, requiring refineries to disclose cleanup liabilities and decommissioning information to aid long-term planning, drew strong support from environmental and local government witnesses but firm opposition from petroleum, labor, and business groups; the committee began discussion but the transcript cuts off before a final vote on that bill.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, Senate Bill 84 ensures that prostate cancer screenings are covered in accordance with current
- pricing information, to provide for penalties for violations, to provide for audits of reporting entities
- He wouldn't be covered under this because of this.
- I know he's not covered under the ERISA, but I'm saying your contract with your PBM, is it value?
- In addition to that, I want to cover the rest of this.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We also had questions on if all these entities will still be audited under this bill.
- Yeah, and I can appreciate that for lower, you know, or smaller entities.
- That's only half of the year is covered, not the full fiscal year.
- That's only half of the year is covered, not the full fiscal year.
- So within the packet you just got a substantial portion was covered by the house.
Keywords:
telecommunications, low-income assistance, lifeline, broadband, rural broadband, universal service fund, public regulation commission, PRC, 911 surcharge, telecommunications relay service, VoIP, mobile service, internet affordability, digital equity, digital inclusion, rural internet, broadband infrastructure, eligible telecommunications carrier, ETC, tribal consent
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 11, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- So what this, if this bill passes, it will allow these banks, entities to be issuers of stablecoin, if
- say that we're not in fear right now of whether or not we will have enough finances to be able to cover
- And in addition to that, in my conversations with DFS, they're just looking to cover the expenses.
- It might be a lot more than to cover the expenses, so I would like to have a conversation with you on
- So oftentimes I hear like in the turn, in the case of management entities that other people want to join
Summary:
The Insurance and Banking Subcommittee met to hear and vote on several bills, with all measures reported favorably. The first major item was PCS for HB 175 on payment stablecoins, which would create a Florida regulatory framework aligned with the federal GENIUS Act so issuers can choose state regulation instead of federal licensing. Members asked extensive questions about how stablecoins differ from other digital assets, whether Florida would need federal approval, and what impact the bill would have on the Office of Financial Regulation; the sponsor and OFR said the state framework would mirror federal standards and that any workload increase was currently indeterminate. The PCS passed unanimously after testimony from OFR and the Florida Blockchain Business Association in support.
The committee then approved CS for HB 961, which streamlines electronic signature requirements for salvage titles and certificates of destruction, and HB 1415, a DFS stablecoin pilot program allowing certain stablecoins to be used for licensing and regulatory fees. HB 1415 was amended to remove authority for a Florida coin, limit the pilot to established stablecoins with at least $1 billion market cap, and require secure custody through a public depository or custodial bank. Members discussed how any interest or revenue would be used, with sponsors saying the pilot was still exploratory and intended mainly to cover program costs. Both bills passed favorably.
HB 1039, establishing a state cryptocurrency reserve, also passed after a strike-all amendment moved administration of the reserve from the CFO’s office to the State Board of Administration and tightened eligibility to cryptocurrencies with a $100 billion market cap over the prior 12 months. Supporters argued the bill would create a framework for future diversification and investment in established digital assets, while several members raised concerns about volatility, reporting frequency, and the meaning of new terms such as qualified liquidity provider and secure custody solution. The committee also passed CS for HB 951 on penny rounding for cash transactions, with an amendment clarifying cash transaction definitions and treating money orders and gift cards like credit-card transactions for rounding purposes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But anything else procedurally or legally that we haven't covered that you think this committee should
- realize I want this but I'm I'm I'm just trying to think through that if you have of a law enforcement entity
- Very well, Senator Hinojosa. 380 381 where a local entity was asking for their elections to their normal
- what we think that it needs to cover.
- pending business, Senate Bill 1119. by Senator Hughes, relating to a liability of a. a water park entity
Keywords:
elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- housing trends relevant to our discussion today, and then I'll more specifically, if need, or we can cover
- The state housing strategy requires that statewide and local government public entities collaborate with
- housing trends relevant to our discussion today, and then I'll more specifically, if need, or we can cover
- The state housing strategy requires that statewide and local government public entities collaborate with
- Every Habitat affiliate is a separate entity.
Summary:
The committee met to hear a panel on workforce and attainable housing, with presentations from Florida Housing Finance Corporation, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity, Wendover Housing Partners, the City of Tallahassee, and Escambia County. Speakers described how state and local tools such as SHIP, the Live Local Act, land trusts, accessory dwelling units, infill development, and public-private partnerships are being used to expand housing supply and preserve long-term affordability. Several panelists emphasized that housing demand is rising across income levels, that workforce households often need subsidy to buy or rent, and that housing location, transportation access, and proximity to jobs and services are critical. They also highlighted challenges including rising construction costs, limited land, insurance, NIMBY opposition, and the need for more flexible financing tools and employer participation.
Members asked about area median income thresholds, whether current programs are reaching the households most in need, and what additional tools might help. Florida Housing said its traditional rental programs generally serve households at or below 60% AMI, while need is increasingly reaching up to 80% AMI statewide and higher in some regions; staff also provided examples of AMI levels by county. Other discussion focused on the impact of local government opt-outs, tax abatements, corporate ownership of single-family homes, insurance costs, Fortified construction standards, and whether bonuses or other income calculations can unintentionally disqualify applicants. Panelists urged more political will, more local flexibility, and additional incentives for employers and landowners to support housing near jobs.
The committee also used an anonymous interactive polling exercise, and members identified partnerships, SHIP funding, local government action, cost, and insurance as key issues. In closing, the chair said the committee would continue a member-driven process and likely hold a workshop on housing-related topics. No formal votes or bills were taken up in the meeting, and the session adjourned after the discussion.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- That pretty much covers all the corners of where we are right now. Okay.
- I buy from certain entities that market from wherever.
- We have to go to outside entities as engineers. We put specs on it.
- There's still government entities, though. But they're unelected.
- “There's still government entities, though. But they're unelected.
Bills:
HB1163, HB1168, HR252, HR253, HCR103, HCR108, SB80, SB131, SB251, SB254, SB279, SB384, SB414, SB468, SB469, SB496
Keywords:
fireworks, retail sales, fire safety, legislation, holiday celebrations, construction standards, precast concrete, DOTD, building regulations, minimum requirements, public projects, private projects, consumer protection, credit card fees, cash transactions, rounding practices, transparency, low-income, economic impact, residential construction
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So this imposes significant cost for us as waste management entities, reduces the marketability of our
- Today, the Delta Conservancy only covers certain parts of these counties.
- important areas of the state that aren't currently covered by a conservancy.
- By paying entities that clean and sort recycled glass, the state helps cover the cost of processing recycled
- A regional entity serving Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties.
Summary:
The committee heard a series of bills focused on environmental policy, public infrastructure, housing, and energy. AB 1812, dealing with compostable plastics and compost contamination, drew strong support from farmers, composters, counties, cities, and waste companies, while manufacturers and compostable-product companies opposed it unless amended, arguing it would undermine compostable packaging and SB 54 goals. AB 2216 to expand the Delta Conservancy’s service area also received broad support and no opposition. AB 2481, which would allow leftover glass quality incentive funds to support recycled glass used in fiberglass insulation and other products, was supported by insulation manufacturers, recyclers, and waste advocates and passed with no opposition. AB 2152, streamlining fire station construction and tying CEQA relief to project labor agreement requirements, was supported by firefighters and construction trades but opposed by contractors and wildlife groups over the PLA mandate and environmental review provisions; the committee discussed amendments and sent it forward. AB 1536, the Save Our Shores Act, aimed at offshore oil and gas safety and decommissioning, was supported by coastal and environmental groups and opposed by the petroleum industry, with members debating pipeline safety, drilling risks, and carbon intensity before advancing the bill. AB 1849, a study bill on decarbonized gaseous fuels, split supporters from hydrogen, bioenergy, and propane interests against environmental and justice groups who said it favored biomethane and hydrogen without clear definitions; the author said it was only a study measure, and it moved ahead. AB 1732, which would expand CEQA streamlining for public university and community college housing projects, was backed by students, UC representatives, housing advocates, and labor, with no opposition heard; members raised concerns about environmental impacts and evacuation planning, but the bill was approved. Several measures were taken on consent and others were held open for absent members or quorum issues, with multiple bills receiving due pass recommendations as amended.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Like I said, we have 20,000 farms that are covered under the produce rule.
- Chairman, probably have a few questions about things I didn't cover.
- Simply, they’re the oldest state law enforcement entity in California as a division.
- Simply, they're the oldest state law enforcement entity in California as a division.
- In this most recent cohort, there's 199 educational entities that are being funded.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (4-13-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- is not the appropriate statutory entity.
- cover? cover?
- </c> what what it was covering. what what it was covering.
- We try to give an estimate that we make sure covers the amount that may be needed.
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Summary:
The committee first approved the March 10 minutes and then moved through a large agenda of contract reviews, including a deferred Kentucky Transportation Cabinet item tied to Louisville bridge tolling and RiverLink. Transportation officials explained that the contract was part of a bi-state arrangement with Indiana: Indiana Finance Authority held the main contract with HNTB, while Kentucky needed a mirror contract to pay its 50% share under the bi-state management agreement. Members questioned why the work was treated as effectively no-bid, how much input Kentucky had in vendor selection, RiverLink’s collection performance, and when tolls might end. Transportation said Kentucky had equal representation in selection, HNTB served as a toll services advisor, collections and customer service had improved, and tolls are expected to remain until debt obligations are paid off in 2058. Several members criticized the company’s past performance and voted no as a statement of concern, but the contract still moved forward.
The committee then deferred a Kentucky State University item because the vendor was not registered with the Secretary of State. It also approved the overall agenda and contract review lists. A Board of Optometric Examiners contract drew significant discussion: board representatives said they had previously relied on the Public Protection Cabinet for legal services, but that office lacked staff and advised them to seek outside counsel. Some members argued the committee could not approve a contract that appeared to conflict with statute, while others said the board should not be left without legal counsel and that the Attorney General should be brought in to resolve the issue. The committee ultimately voted to defer the optometric contract for one month and requested the Attorney General appear at the next meeting.
Finally, the committee reviewed an Administrative Office of the Courts amendment for the Court of Appeals building project. Staff explained that the General Assembly had authorized the project, the design contract had already gone through multiple approved phases, and the current item was only an administrative correction to a prior modification amount. Members approved the amendment, with one member noting appreciation that the project costs had been reduced when an error was found.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- School teacher and Civil War historian Tyler Alexander, while searching for an image to use on the cover
- of his of his new book, the cover of his of his new book, If<00:04:09.080><c> I</c><00:04:09.120><c>
- entity to provide claims or utilization data as a condition for receiving a 340B drug.
- This is already prohibited as it relates to pharmacies with which a 340B covered entity contracts. from
- requiring a 340B covered entity to from requiring a 340B covered entity to provide<00:37:41.040><c>
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Updating Virginia Law to Reflect Federal Recognition of Virginia Tribes Jun 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- precedent for other areas in the code where it makes perfect sense for the tribes to be added as entities
- that are afforded the right of other entities in that section of the code.
- Makes sense to me that we would be added to the list of entities that it’s allowable for tribes to hold
- Well, the basic issue, you know, it's covered here in the UVA report, is that a lot of the bills related
- The fees imposed by the SCC for registration should be sufficient enough to cover the cost.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/11/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now it was his opinion that if that issue is probably covered by the current bill, but if you've
- I don't know what was covered while I was gone, so I'll just go through my spiel.
- The entities to be submitted to the Arizona Board of Regents for review and approval.
- So those college entities work mainly for research and development of weapons, guidance systems, you
- . ...money and do defense projects with the Chinese government as a state and controlling a state entity
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 2908, which would impose criminal penalties on faithless Arizona Article 5 constitutional convention delegates, require delegates to take an oath, and direct legislative and gubernatorial ratification of any approved amendment. The sponsor argued the bill adds guardrails to any future convention, while Common Cause Arizona opposed it, saying it would not meaningfully reduce the risk of a runaway convention and that any punishment scheme would be difficult to enforce. After discussion, the committee approved HB 2908 on a 5-2 vote for a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up HB 2608, a military transitional housing grant program with a $7 million General Fund appropriation in FY 2027 and changes to the military transitional housing fund. Testimony from Vets to Gov and the sponsor emphasized veteran-led management, new construction rather than motel/hotel use, and the need for housing support for transitioning service members. Several members raised concerns about similarities to prior versions and unresolved language changes, and the bill was ultimately laid on the table by vote.
Next, the committee considered HB 2805, which creates a secure online portal for nomination petitions for local governing board candidates and sets related Secretary of State responsibilities. An amendment was adopted to require candidates to designate party alignment or lack thereof for portal purposes and to limit Secretary of State modification of the act. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would modernize petitioning and reflect the partisan reality of local races, while some members raised concerns about school board implications and nonpartisan races. HB 2805, as amended, passed the committee on a 5-2 vote.
Finally, the committee heard HB 2775, which would bar state entities from using state assets or money to implement or enforce international organization rules, taxes, or policies, with an amendment adding restrictions on Arizona public universities’ foreign-funded agreements and creating Board of Regents oversight. Members and the sponsor discussed concerns about foreign adversary funding, especially from Chinese entities, and debated whether the oversight mechanism should be created by rule or statute. The committee decided to hold HB 2775 for further work on the language, and then adjourned.