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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Committee (11/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll receive proposals at some point, and then work toward a closing.
- We'll<00:15:55.120>
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- to do ROE return on equity work proposed to do ROE return on equity work for<00:22:49.440>
us. - I didn't call them and say, "Would you like to change your proposal and offer to do other work for us
Summary:
The Fiscal Committee met on Friday, November 21st and first approved the October 17th minutes, with one member abstaining because she was not present. The committee then adopted the remainder of the consent calendar after removing two items for separate consideration. On tab four, members discussed item 25282 with the Commissioner of Administrative Services and Public Works staff; the project had been delayed after testing revealed design errors and flaws, and the committee was told the work would restart with test piles the following week and was projected for completion in fall 2027. The item was approved.
On tab five, item 25279 concerned a Health and Human Services facility project and a federally required element added late in the process. Commissioners explained that the project had originally been funded at $21 million, later required additional financing, and that the legislature had recently lifted a restriction so non-ARPA funds could be used. They also said the sale of the existing Manchester property would not be needed to complete the build, that a broker RFP was about to be issued, and that any sale would require further approvals. The committee approved the item.
The committee then approved item 25280 after a brief exchange about rainy day fund estimates and prior budget assumptions, and approved item 25278 without discussion. Item 25272 drew questions about the consumer advocate’s RFP for outside utility-rate-case assistance; the office said it eliminated proposals focused only on return on equity work after the Eversource decision, selected a Michigan firm for spreadsheet and operating-cost analysis, and noted there were no in-state firms doing this specialized work. The committee approved the item, with one member recorded in opposition.
On tab nine, item 25261 concerned a new judicial council budget obligation tied to legislation and public defense staffing needs. The presenter said the request reflected a late-added obligation from the judicial branch, that more requests may still be needed, and that public defense staffing was strained by vacancies and competition from Massachusetts. The committee approved the item. Under informational items, members received an update on 529 plan distributions and on interest and dividends tax refunds, with Revenue Administration saying roughly $21 million more in refunds remained and that the repeal-related refunds were nearly finished. The committee also noted an environmental services item for which questions would be submitted separately. The next meeting was set for December 19th at 11:00 a.m., and the committee adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Jul 11th, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on to the next item on the agenda, the status of proposed. New uranium mining in New Mexico.
- I'm pleased to present to you today a status of proposed new uranium mines in New Mexico.
- The Rocahonda Mine is a proposed location to the northwest of Mount Taylor, northwest of the village
- This project is located between the Rocahonda Mine, the proposed Rocahonda Mine, and San Mateo.
- These are proposed mines, and these are steps in the approval process that the mining companies have
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And thank you for including a number of MDE's proposals to strengthen and maintain our OIG and their
- Thank you for including MD's proposal<00:16:08.480>
to <00:16:08.639>codify <00:16:09.040 - >
in <00:16:09.199>state <00:16:09.360>law <00:16:09.600>the proposal to - codify in state law the proposal to codify in state law the rights<00:16:10.000>
of <00:16:10.160 - <00:16:19.519>
to a number of MDE's proposals to a number of MDE's proposals to strengthen
Bills:
HF1306
Keywords:
education, school policy, teacher training, student health, emergency response, 1183, house
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Feb 11th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Whenever a constituent proposes an idea to me, I always, Whenever a constituent proposes an idea to me
- So, Chair Rodriguez, you are recognized to explain the proposed bill. Thank you.
- Senators, any questions on a proposed bill? Any questions?
- Senators, are there any debate on the proposed bill?
- As soon as those protests were happening, you already proposed the bill. We'd love it.
Summary:
The committee first heard SB 200, which would implement recommendations from DEP’s 2020 Recycling Goal Final Report by creating a technical assistance group to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan by 2026. The bill focuses on recycling education and outreach, evaluating the former recycling grant program, and developing markets for recyclable materials. Supporters from the waste and recycling industry and counties said the bill would finally create a real plan to help Florida move toward its recycling goals. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee then considered SB 50 on nature-based coastal resilience, which would promote green, gray, and hybrid infrastructure, direct USF’s Flood Hub to develop guidelines, require DEP rulemaking on erosion and mangrove protection, and study whether nature-based flood reduction could help lower insurance costs. Supporters appeared in favor, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 7000 as a committee bill to continue a public records exemption protecting site-specific location information for threatened and endangered species.
Members next took up SB 56 on weather modification activities. The bill would prohibit the release of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere to affect weather or sunlight, define geoengineering, increase penalties through an amendment, and create a DEP reporting hotline with possible referral to DOH or emergency management. The sponsor and several supporters argued the bill was needed to address public concerns and lack of oversight, while several senators questioned the evidence, the role of state agencies, and whether the bill was ready for passage. Despite opposition from some members, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved CS for SB 62 creating a resilient building tax credit program, after amending it to shift agency references from DEP to DBPR and add university advisory members, and CS for SB 80 to clarify state park management as conservation-based, require public notice and advisory input for plan changes, and improve reporting on park repairs; both bills were reported favorably after testimony from supporters and conservation groups who sought tighter language to prevent incompatible uses.
Finally, the committee received presentations from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on gopher tortoise relocation, wildlife disease surveillance, and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. FWC described tortoise relocation and recipient-site programs, ongoing monitoring of wildlife diseases such as chronic wasting disease and feline leukomyelopathy, and efforts to address fish die-offs and update sanctuary agreements amid state-federal jurisdiction issues. No votes were taken on the presentations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cameras required in child care centers, HF4277 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This proposal is well-intentioned, and House DFLers share the goal of protecting kids everywhere, including
- However, this proposal simultaneously goes too far and not far enough.
- We should do everything that we can to keep our kids safe and not rush a proposal that cuts corners and
- rush<00:14:26.160>
a keep our kids safe and not rush a keep our kids safe and not rush a proposal - that cuts corners and could proposal that cuts corners and could cause<00:14:29.640>
serious <
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These projects have become quite large, with some proposed at 1.8 or 1.9 billion dollars.
- Build Institute of America, and we're obviously opposed to this proposed cap on design-build projects
- There's no state in the country that is proposing something so restrictive on their design-build.
- The DMV has proposed a rule that allows the people that he actually gets the vehicle from to pass along
- When we're Proposing to close that, we would have to convey a 30-foot easement on either side, creating
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Ingoglia: IS THERE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT? ANY QUESTIONS?
- THESE BILLS PROPOSED TO PUT BOATERS AND DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES.
- THEY ARE BEING PROPOSED BECAUSE CERTAIN COMMUNITIES IN FLORIDA ARE ATTEMPTING TO BAN ANCHORING ALTOGETHER
- FLORIDA NEEDS TO ESTABLISH MANAGED ANCHORAGES AS PROPOSED IN MY WHITE PAPER BY CREATING ANCHORING ZONES
- I'M AVAILABLE AT YOUR CONVENIENCE TO DISCUSS THE SOLUTIONS PROPOSED IN THE WHITE PAPER AND I THANK YOU
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Apr 23, 2025, 11:30AM HST - Day 56
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- communications informing the House that the Senate has reconsidered action and is disagreeing to amendments proposed
- further receipt of a communication informing the House that the Senate has disagreed to the amendments proposed
- reconsidered action and disagreeing to reconsidered action and disagreeing to amendments<00:10:24.240>
proposed - the<00:10:24.880>
House <00:10:25.200>and <00:10:25.440>has amendments proposed - by the House and has amendments proposed by the House and has moved<00:10:25.839>
to <00:10:26.000
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 10, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so you might see, for example, measures that didn't garner the full support, legislative proposals
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full <00:16:04.560>support <00:16:05.120>legislative <00:16:05.680>proposals - the full support legislative proposals the full support legislative proposals that<00:16:06.320>
- So the recommendation is to pass out a House Draft 1, and we're going to take the amendments proposed
Summary:
The Committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce heard STR 123 SD1, which asks the judiciary to convene a working group to study landlord-tenant issues aimed at increasing rental housing supply and improving landlord-tenant interactions. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs said it had originally asked to defer the measure but was not opposed to the idea of a working group and preferred the Senate bill vehicle already introduced. Hawaii Realtors testified in strong support of the measure.
Members discussed how the working group should be structured, including whether it should have balanced representation from tenant advocates and landlord-side stakeholders, with possible participation from neutral entities such as the judiciary or DCCA. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection said the legislature should decide the composition, noted that minority views can still be advanced outside the working group, and deferred to the convenor on whether recommendations would be made by consensus or vote.
In decision-making, the committee recommended passing the measure as a House Draft 1 with amendments that narrow the scope of the working group and conform it to House-Senate Bill 822. A member expressed a reservation that the bill should explicitly require equal numbers of tenant and landlord representatives to bolster community credibility. The motion passed, with one member voting aye with reservations and the recommendation adopted.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair lays out the proposed committee rules for consideration.
- The chair lays out the proposed committee rules for consideration.
- Members, do you have any questions regarding the proposed committee rules? Okay.
- Members, **S.J.R. 36** proposes a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriations for the preservation
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 19, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have a couple of amendments that we have proposed.
- I'd be happy to answer any proposed.
- Uh and we stand on proposed legislation.
- I I think the language that he proposes I I think the language that he proposes um<03:12:01.520>
broadens - I propose This measure is ready to go.
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs recessed briefly for a joint hearing, then reconvened and took up House Bill 2494, which would limit warrantless arrests for petty misdemeanors and violations, require officers to document arrest justification, expand citation-in-lieu-of-arrest use, and direct the Judiciary to create a standardized citation form. The chair also outlined hearing procedures and testimony time limits. Committee members later received an overview from the Policing Project about national trends in expanding citation use.
Testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, the Hawaii Correctional System Oversight Commission, the Office of the Public Defender, the ACLU of Hawaii, the Drug Policy Forum of Hawaii, and the Policing Project, argued the bill would reduce unnecessary arrests and pretrial detention, lessen jail overcrowding, save law enforcement time, and reduce harms such as job loss, housing instability, family disruption, and recidivism. They also said the bill preserves officer discretion through public-safety and flight-risk exceptions, and several supporters urged the committee to adopt a standardized citation form despite the Judiciary’s request for a delayed implementation date.
Opposition came from the Department of the Attorney General, the Judiciary, county prosecutors, Honolulu Police Department, and other individuals. They argued the bill would unduly restrict law enforcement discretion, create administrative and data-processing problems, and make it harder to identify repeat or habitual offenders because of changes to citation information and fingerprinting. The Judiciary requested implementation no earlier than January 1, 2028 and said the citation form would need major changes. Opponents also warned the bill could increase litigation, suppress evidence, and not meaningfully reduce overcrowding because most jail populations are held on felony matters. The chair reported 14 testimonies in support, 21 in opposition, and one with comments; no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
NH
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And importantly, this proposal gives our residents the ability to decide.
- proposed change. proposed change.
meant <00:58:22.480>to The proposed language is meant to The proposed language is meant- Thank you, Madam the proposed language. Thank you, Madam Chair. Chair. Chair.
- don't agree with what we're proposing. don't agree with what we're proposing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2026-04-16
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The Friends of the Boundary Waters in their project proposal plans to increase access to the BWCAW for
- <00:25:03.120>
plans Waters in their project proposal plans Waters in their project proposal - The proposal adds more regulation and to The proposal adds more regulation and to an<00:50:43.200>
- >
an <00:52:08.800>additional The proposal layers layers an additional The proposal layers - And yet again here we are with this proposal, which arguably is a solution in search of a problem.
Keywords:
air pollution, lead emissions, continuous emissions monitoring system, CEMS, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MPCA, environmental monitoring, emission compliance, air quality, public health, industrial pollution, permitted facility, residential exposure, toxic metals, emission limits, pollution control, stack monitoring, real-time emissions monitoring, natural resources, environment
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
- As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
- As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
- As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
- As a result, we simply don't see how the proposal enhances affordability.
Keywords:
electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy
Summary:
The committee approved the March 5, 2026 minutes and then took up House File 3458, as amended, which would exempt tribes from utility exclusive rights and assigned service areas. The bill’s author and the Upper Sioux community chairman said the measure was prompted by a dispute over a solar project at the tribal casino and argued the issue is really about tribal sovereignty, not solar, citing tribal civil regulatory authority and prior court cases. The amendment A1 was adopted before testimony.
Testimony was split. Chairman Kevin Jensel of the Upper Sioux community strongly supported the bill, saying the tribe should not be forced to follow utility service territories and that the state should correct a long-standing omission in law. Derek Mo of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association opposed the bill, warning it would undermine the regulatory compact, reliability, long-term planning, and financing for electric service, especially in tribal areas. Justin Johns of East Central Energy also opposed the bill, but emphasized that many cooperatives have productive tribal partnerships and said his co-op has worked successfully with the Mille Lacs Band on solar, resilience, and workforce efforts; he cautioned that removing service obligations could leave difficult-to-serve areas underinvested.
Members discussed whether the Public Utilities Commission process already underway should be allowed to resolve the dispute and whether the bill’s scope could extend beyond the current solar issue. The chair responded that the bill was a legislative approach to a problem that had not been resolved and said the amendment addressed concerns about removing the obligation to serve. A roll call was requested, and the committee voted to re-refer House File 3458, as amended, to the General Register.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- throughout session the first proposal throughout session the first concern<00:19:33.960>
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regarding between um this proposal regarding between um this proposal regarding - Announcements: We will be having the governor's language of the tax proposal as our subject tomorrow,
- We've already had one hearing on the proposal, but of course we didn't have the language at that time
- would then be uh laid over um proposal would then be uh laid over um certainly<01:09:49.000>
when
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The infrastructure programs and projects in our bonding proposal contribute in direct and dynamic ways
- The infrastructure programs and projects in our bonding proposal contribute in direct and dynamic ways
- The infrastructure programs and projects in our bonding proposal contribute in direct and dynamic ways
- Um, and I think the governor's budget proposed is cutting that $4 million.
- Um, and I think the governor's budget proposed is cutting that $4 million.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This proposes an amendment to Article VI, Section 3 of the state constitution to allow the Senate more
- an amendment to 121 this proposes an amendment to article<00:17:22.360>
six <00:17:22.880> - This is another constitutional amendment proposing amendments to Article IV, Sections 4 and 6 of the
- <00:18:01.039>
a reapportionment this proposes a reapportionment this proposes a constitutional - <01:10:34.040>
an thanks next up is sb121 this proposes an thanks next up is sb121 this proposes
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several Judiciary-related measures. SB 94 would increase the mandatory minimum jail term for a first knowing or intentional violation of a temporary restraining order from 48 to 72 hours. The Office of the Public Defender and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence opposed the bill, arguing the current penalty is effective, the measure treats very different conduct the same, and the mental health assessment language is unclear and could be harmful or misapplied. Some other testifiers were listed in support or opposition, but no vote was taken.
SB 15 would raise the real property exemption amount for attachment or execution. The Hawaiʻi Financial Services Association offered comments rather than opposition, suggesting the bill should be clarified as applying to creditor claims rather than property taxes and possibly limited to a primary residence, with restrictions on frequency of use. Committee discussion focused on how the exemption would affect unsecured creditors, the role of recorded mortgages and judgment liens, and whether the bill should instead establish a clearer homestead-style exemption. The bill drew both support and comments, with no action taken during the hearing.
The committee also took testimony on SB 117, which would protect people making sexual misconduct claims from defamation suits unless made with malice; SB 121, a constitutional amendment to give the Senate more time to confirm judicial appointments; SB 14, a reapportionment amendment tied to the decennial census and resident population; SB 175, which would raise the mandatory retirement age for judges and justices from 70 to 75; SB 173, creating a three-year pilot program for free child care for minor children of parties and witnesses attending First Circuit court hearings; and SB 261, increasing juror pay from $30 to $50 per day. Testimony on these measures was generally supportive in the case of SB 175, SB 173, and SB 261, with some opposition on SB 14 and SB 117. On SB 173 and SB 261, committee members asked questions about practical implementation, and on SB 261 the State Bar Association said the increase was overdue and intended to encourage jury participation.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Five - Thursday, May 7
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the opportunity to ensure the needs of families... this proposed Missouri partnership network
- And this is a budget reduction proposal.
- We just passed a budget yesterday, and this is a budget reduction proposal.
- Statewide in 2023, in partnership, just like what we're proposing, with community groups and DHS.
- They are letting me know that they already are doing what we're proposing in this amendment.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Those wishing to speak in opposition to the proposal, please step forward.
- So that is the amendment I'm proposing; that's friendly. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- This is the exact same closed-loop system proposed in this legislation.
- This proposal does not replace ophthalmologists.
- This proposal does not replace ophthalmologists.
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process