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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's important to note that expense.
- I urge you all to support this important bill.
- you all to support this important bill. you all to support this important bill.
- To me, what's most important in the mix.
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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Harvesting, of course, is the biggest issue and the most important one.
- Harvesting of course is the biggest issue and the most important one.
- And we know what a tariff is. A tariff is like a tax on something coming into our country.
- I thought about the tariffs. I thought about the tax.
- Arterial roads serve an important purpose for our state.
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture convened, took roll, and heard Senate Bill 58 by Senator Harrow, which would create regulation for companion animal cremation. Harrow described a case involving mishandled pet remains and said the bill would require written service descriptions, prohibit false or misleading statements, require certification with returned remains, authorize Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rulemaking, and impose civil penalties for violations. With no questions or public opposition, the committee voted the bill favorably.
The committee then heard presentations on robotics in agriculture and aquaculture. Dr. Nathan Boyd of UF/IFAS discussed the rapid growth of agricultural robotics, including AI-driven weed detection, targeted spraying, autonomous tractors, and harvesting technology, emphasizing reduced pesticide use, lower input costs, and labor-saving automation. Dr. Nicole Kirchoff of Live Advantage Bait and Adrian Johnson of the Florida Shellfish Aquaculture Association highlighted aquaculture’s economic and environmental value, Florida’s strong position in the industry, and challenges including hurricane losses, lack of insurance, land-use instability, capital access, and water quality. They urged support for working waterfronts, risk mitigation, and policies to help the sector commercialize and expand.
The committee also heard from dairy producers Kevin Lusher and Jacob Larson. Lusher described his family’s dairy and artisan cheese business, noting reliance on USDA grants, rising costs, labor shortages, and regulatory burdens, and asked for more grant support, marketing for Fresh From Florida products, and permanent funding for Farmers Feeding Florida. Larson discussed the broader dairy market, declining herd sizes due to efficiency gains, high production costs in Florida, and competition from out-of-state processing, suggesting incentives for local processing and supply management. Finally, FDOT Chief Planner Wayway Schen presented on arterial and local road funding programs, including ART, ARTW, SCOP, SCRAP, CIGP, and TRIP, and said rural road needs remain significant, with more than $16 billion in unfunded or partially funded project needs. The committee adjourned after brief discussion and thanks to the presenters.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because federal funding is so substantial and important.
- And that's important.
- I think it is important to point out that under current law, GCD.
- We all understand how important it is.
- We want to thank Senator Perry for his leadership on this important issue.
Keywords:
alcohol, taxation, reporting requirements, sales, distribution, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment, water fund, Texas water supply, state revenue, infrastructure, HJR 7, Texas Legislature, quorum, majority quorum, two-thirds quorum, legislative procedure
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Delivering for the Northland – Senator Grant Hauschild May 12th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it's really important up there.
- We're getting a lot of folks that have bills that they feel are really important.
- We don't know what's going to happen with tariffs.
- We need to feel are really important.
- Um and these are folks that are tariffs.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- We're speaking in theoretical terms about what tariffs may or may not do.
- We know one thing about... ...tariffs.
- You would think the price of eggs was up so high we talked about tariffs.
- We've talked about tariffs, how that may affect and afflict us.
- This is an incredibly important piece of legislation for our... important piece of legislation for our
Bills:
SJR 1, SB 9, SB 40, SJR 36, SJR 1, SJR 5, SB 9, SB 40, SR 61, SR 91, SR 97, SR 103, SR 104, SR 112, SR 115, SR 116, SCR 16, SB 26, SB 26
Keywords:
bail denial, illegal aliens, felony offenses, constitutional amendment, law enforcement, bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunctive relief, taxpayer rights, bail, criminal justice reform, Texas Music Advocacy Day, music industry
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 6th, 2026 at 04:18 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- purpose of this bill is really to encourage private landowners to be stewards of lands that are important
- Madam Chair, it's really important to note that our farmers and irrigators in the Middle Valley Madam
- Conservation easements are important tools to conserve New Mexico's land and water.
- It's critically important to the small and medium farmers in the Middle Rio Grande Valley.
- One other question, Madam Chair of Representative, are tariffs, are not tariffs federally imposed, not
Keywords:
tax credit, land conservation, biodiversity, agricultural preservation, historic preservation, natural resources, open space, tax exemption, Social Security, income, retirement, financial relief, Taiwan, trade, technology, education, international relations, economic partnership, New Mexico, United States
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 42nd Legislative Day Jun 30th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And that, I think, is really important. Things come up.
- large-load tariffs.
- There is a stay on the alternative interconnections per the tariff proceeding.
- , in other large-like tariffs.
- There is a stay on the alternative interconnections per the tariff proceeding.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
November 2025 State Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation - 12/04/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Revenue Estimating Conference May 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I know it's important from the budgeting side because they rely on... ...the MADF to fund, you know,
- You're looking at, you know, I've wondered with the tariffs how that is playing into corporate income
- , and will it have a positive impact, considering that there's refunds on the tariffs right now?
- , I mean, possibly you're looking at refunds, you're looking at, you know, I've wondered with the tariffs
- And will it have a positive impact, considering that there's refunds on the tariffs right now?
Summary:
The Revenue Estimating Conference met with four members present and first approved the December 11, 2025 minutes. Members then recognized the FYI end-of-balance of $577,077,871 as non-recurring revenue. The main business was revising the state revenue forecast for FY 2026, with the Division of Administration recommending a reduction of about $113 million, driven primarily by weaker individual income tax collections, softer general sales tax receipts, and a substantial cut to corporate income tax forecasts. The Legislative Fiscal Office presented a somewhat different but still cautious outlook, and members discussed withholding rates, refund growth, corporate collections, and the effects of the franchise tax repeal and tax reform changes. After questions to the Department of Revenue about collections, refunds, enforcement, and settlements, the conference adopted the Division of Administration’s FY 2026 forecast.
The conference then reviewed the FY 2027 recurring forecast. The Division of Administration again recommended a reduction, this time about $104 million, citing continued caution on individual income and corporate taxes, while the Legislative Fiscal Office projected a net increase of about $127 million, largely from sales tax, severance, royalties, vehicle sales tax, and other revenue streams. Members discussed the practical budget impact of the revised forecasts, including the need to reduce spending and the difficulty of funding a possible teacher stipend if a constitutional amendment fails. The FY 2027 recurring forecast was adopted.
Members also adopted the long-range forecast, the proposed inflation rates for the Millennium Trust and parish severance allocation, and the incentive expenditure forecast. The incentive discussion noted that reported incentive costs reduce available revenue before appropriations, and members raised the possibility of reviewing or capping such incentives. The Treasurer’s Office then reported that the General Fund cash balance was $404.1 million as of May 5, 2026, and the interfund borrowing base was about $9.18 billion, with cash positions generally similar to the prior year. The meeting ended with a note that another REC meeting might be needed after the May 16 election, followed by adjournment.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EIG-GVO, EIG, EIG DEFER Public Hearings 03-18-2025
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- you exactly how much it's going to because things are in so much flux right now as it relates to tariffs
- you exactly how much it's going to because things are in so much flux right now as it relates to tariffs
- you exactly how much it's going to because things are in so much flux right now as it relates to tariffs
- you exactly how much it's going to because things are in so much flux right now as it relates to tariffs
- you exactly how much it's going to because things are in so much flux right now as it relates to tariffs
Summary:
The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate.
After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations.
The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present.
Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.93, to amend the Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Research and Control Act of 1998 to address harmful algal blooms, S.98, to require the Federal Communications Commission to establish a vetting process for prospective a Feb 5th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, and thank you for today's markup and for continuing the important work on so many policies
- Tariffs and trade wars are a major problem for my state.
- Recently, we received a reprieve from the 25% percent tariffs that the Commerce Secretary has said he
- I intend to do everything I can to help ensure that its important mission is carried out.
- And I know that an update of the Box Act is important to both you and Senator Blackburn.
Bills:
SB161, SB195, SB216, SB245, SB246, SB257, SB258, SB260, SB278, SB281, SB283, SB93, SB98, SB99, SB306, SB314, SB315
Keywords:
vehicle safety, crash test, crashworthiness, NHTSA, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, New Car Assessment Program, NCAP, motor vehicle safety standards, 49 CFR parts 571 and 572, THOR dummy, THOR-50M, THOR-05F, WorldSID, female crash test dummy, male crash test dummy, occupant protection, frontal impact, side impact, vehicle ratings, automotive safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gov. Tim Walz's State of the State address (speech only) 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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willing <00:02 - We're talking about a guy that slapped a 10% tariff on an island populated only by penguins.
- to afford the president's tariff tax. to afford the president's tariff tax.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 21st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's important to note that AB 1129 comes with no state costs and does not require any action by any
- Allowing a one-time family member transfer recognizes the importance of family-run fishing businesses
- Under the new tariff adopted by the commission, solar customers are paid about six cents per kilowatt
- And that's because solar customers on the NEM tariff get paid at the retail rate for any electricity
- So customers on the NEM tariff get to avoid paying about 80 percent, 76 to 82 percent, of those costs
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on May 21, 2025, with 86 bills on the agenda. The committee first approved two consent motions covering a group of bills eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group of unanimous bills not eligible for floor consent. Several bills were then heard individually, with authors and supporters emphasizing that many had no or minimal state costs and were aimed at climate, health, or regulatory improvements.
Among the bills discussed were AB 39 on local planning for electrification and EV charging infrastructure; AB 1129 allowing local health jurisdictions to opt into reporting birth defects and early-life health conditions; AB 1332 to allow narrow direct shipment of medicinal cannabis to seriously ill patients; AB 1056 phasing out transfer of certain gillnet permits except for a one-time family transfer; AB 408 creating a new Medical Board health and wellness program for physicians; AB 546 requiring health plans to cover portable HEPA air purifiers for vulnerable people during wildfire emergencies; AB 942 revising rooftop solar subsidy rules to reduce costs for non-solar ratepayers; and AB 967 expediting licensure for out-of-state physicians. Supporters generally framed these bills as improving access, equity, public health, or affordability, while opponents on AB 942 and AB 967 raised concerns about implementation, workload, contract issues, and impacts on existing programs.
The committee took action on each bill after testimony and questions. AB 39, AB 1129, AB 1332, AB 1056, AB 408, AB 546, AB 942, and AB 967 were all moved out of committee on roll call votes, with some members voting no or not voting on certain measures. The suspense calendar was then read and deemed approved, and the committee opened general public comment, where speakers voiced support for bills including AB 715, AB 1138, AB 782, AB 98, AB 53, AB 258, AB 330, AB 650, AB 649, AB 1048, and AB 425. The meeting adjourned after public comment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Majority Leader Erin Murphy Media Availability - 04/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
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- We all know why it's important.
- It is important for us to get as well.
Summary:
A Senate DFL leader discussed the upcoming supplemental budget and said nearly half of it is being shaped by the federal budget bill passed last July, which he argued is driving hospital distress, higher county costs, and pressure on family budgets. He said the budget will focus on affordability, health care, and responding to federal actions, including an uncompensated care fund for hospitals in distress and possible one-time county technology upgrades to handle new Medicaid-related requirements. He estimated Senator Wiklund’s health and human services proposal includes about $50 million for those upgrades and said that item would likely be handled in an appropriation bill rather than a bonding bill.
The leader also said bonding is a top priority this year and that public asset maintenance remains important, including projects tied to sports and civic facilities. On HCMC and broader hospital funding, he said he is confident the Legislature will act, but wants to address the hospital within the context of the statewide hospital delivery system. He also said the Senate has not yet taken a position on a proposed tax related to fraud restitution, but emphasized support for fraud prevention, an independent inspector general, and more resources for the Attorney General.
School safety was another major topic. He said Senate Democrats plan to bring a comprehensive package to the floor that includes school safety funding, mental health care, and measures addressing weapons of war, and he expressed hope that some Republicans will support it. He said the Senate education finance bill already includes more school safety funding than the House GOP version, less funding for private school safety, and no weapons-of-war language, but that a broader package will come through the Finance Committee soon. He also said the Senate expects to take up a stand-alone building security package to cover ongoing screening and staffing costs, and he supported creating a special security response unit for threats against lawmakers.
Other issues mentioned included support for banning NDAs for local governments, continued attention to public safety and accountability in response to federal immigration enforcement actions, and interest in a bill affecting Minneapolis sports-related taxes and PGA funding, though he said those proposals are still being worked on and may not pass this year.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance May 6th, 2025
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming
Transcript Highlights:
- also having a very fast review of the SMART tariff.
- These regulations require a tariff update.
- I think tariffs make up a portion of that as well.
- Many important things in there.
- What is Plan B and why is it important?
Summary:
The hearing focused on ways Massachusetts can accelerate solar deployment, lower costs, and preserve reliability as electricity demand rises and federal support for solar and other renewables changes. Chair Creem opened by emphasizing solar’s role in meeting climate mandates and peak demand, citing June heat-wave data showing behind-the-meter solar reduced wholesale prices and saved ratepayers money. Commissioner Elizabeth Mahoney of DOER said Massachusetts has grown from 3 MW of solar in 2008 to 3.5 GW today, highlighted SMART 3.0 as a flexible, evergreen incentive program, and said DOER is working on updated rates, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, net crediting, and a petition to the DPU to speed implementation. She also said Massachusetts joined the lawsuit over canceled federal Solar for All funding.
Committee members and witnesses discussed several policy changes to speed projects before federal tax credits expire, including automated permitting, remote inspections, faster interconnection, and changes to caps on municipal and regional solar development. Senator Barrett pressed Mahoney on whether the 10 MW municipal cap and regional caps should be lifted, and on whether the state should increase its solar tax credit to offset the loss of the federal residential credit. Mahoney said the municipal cap should be revisited and that interconnection cost allocation and other market issues need to be worked out before lifting broader caps. She also said DOER is open to automated permitting and is already developing a permitting portal under the 2024 climate law.
Industry and advocacy witnesses largely supported streamlining measures. Sunrun’s Bronte Payne urged removal of a proposed requirement that all net-metered facilities enroll in SMART, and recommended automated permitting, remote inspections, flexible interconnection, better hosting-capacity information, consumer protections, and continued support for Connected Solutions and virtual power plants. Permit Power’s Hannah Bernbaum and Solar App’s Matthew McAllister argued that smart permitting and remote inspections can significantly reduce soft costs and delays, with McAllister saying Solar App now operates in over 320 jurisdictions and saves about three weeks on average. They said remote inspections are already common and can be done safely with photos, video, and qualified third parties. Community solar and clean energy advocates, including CCSA’s Kate Daniel and Vote Solar’s Lindsay Griffin, supported a 10 GW solar target by 2035, a higher refundable state tax credit for low-income households, interconnection reforms, flexible interconnection, and preserving the option to build outside SMART so projects can retain renewable energy certificates. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and members requested follow-up materials and draft language from witnesses.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Dec 15th, 2025 at 09:14 am
Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Tariffs.
- inflation could have to do with the temporary increase due to one-time purchasing to get ahead of tariffs
- I think this is something that we all know very well. especially tariff-sensitive goods like cars, but
- Names are important. I'm going to try and get that. Thank you very much for being here.
- All right, a really important slide is on number 17.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the poisoning of America, focusing on fentanyl, its analogues, and the need for permanent class scheduling. Feb 4th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, we welcome everybody to this very important hearing.
- Thank you for hosting this very important debate and this very important hearing.
- It's very important. Director Rauch is a good friend. He's a good man.
- Because they're just afraid of a tariff?
- So there's a 10% tariff on China.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/04/2025)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- on electricity imports from Canada.
- I don't even know if those tariffs are going to apply to Canadian electricity imports or not, or how
- that's electricity imports from Canada that's electricity imports from Canada that's completely<01
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