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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/15/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 3321. Motions and resolutions. I recognize a member from Dakota, Representative Beerman.
- The first bill on the calendar for today is House File 2464.
- Bonner moves to amend house file<00:08:44.159>
number The clerk will close the roll. - House File 2464 as amended. Discussion to the bill as amended.
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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 5th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- sends up a committee substitute for Senate Bill 612 and asks the author to explain the bill originally filed
- HB 1633 was filed to strengthen the evaluation criteria used by groundwater conservation districts in
- HB 1633 was filed to strengthen the evaluation criteria used by groundwater conservation districts in
- As the author, explain the difference between the bills filed and sub.
- It was filed to enhance the Post Oak Savannah groundwater conservation.
Keywords:
agricultural conservation, land preservation, environmental protection, wildlife habitat, Texas Farm and Ranch, groundwater conservation district, Texas Water Code, water permit, permit amendment, groundwater permit, water rights, aquifer, well registration, exempt wells, beneficial use, water conservation, groundwater quality, well plugging, Hill Country Priority Groundwater Management Area, surface water resources
Summary:
The Senate Water, Agriculture, Rural Affairs Committee heard several bills focused on groundwater management, water infrastructure, and agricultural land conservation. SB 612 would limit certain water districts in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Willacy counties from charging developers pipeline construction fees above actual, documented costs; the committee substitute removed a developer challenge mechanism to preserve district discretion over construction standards. HB 1633 would require groundwater conservation districts to consider registered exempt wells when reviewing or amending permits, and testimony from landowners, district representatives, and advocacy groups largely supported the bill as a way to protect domestic and livestock wells from drawdown caused by large export projects. HB 1689 would clarify that export fee revenues may be used for well operability, alternative water supplies, and aquifer monitoring, including through interlocal cooperation, and HB 3058 would give the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District authority to use export fees for county road improvements and environmental programs tied to well inspection and groundwater management. HB 2018 would clarify that the Texas Farm and Ranchland Conservation Program is intended to purchase conservation easements only on working agricultural lands, with support from cattle raisers and Farm Bureau representatives. The committee also considered HB 29, which would require large water systems to validate water loss audits and submit mitigation plans; a committee substitute removed the water-loss threshold and adjusted the timeline for more detailed validation. Public testimony on the bills was generally supportive, with several witnesses describing declining well levels, road damage from export projects, and the need to preserve agricultural land and local water supplies. The committee adopted committee substitutes and voted favorably on HB 29, HB 1689, HB 2018, SB 612, and SB 3058, recommending several of them for the local and uncontested calendar; HB 1633 was left pending awaiting a committee substitute.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Local government cybersecurity grant bill, HF140, heard in state government committee 2/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, I would like to move House File 140 before the committee.
- Okay, House File 140 is before the committee. Mr. Chair, I have an amendment, the A1.
- I ask you to support House File 140, and I have two testifiers.
- I ask you to support House File 140, and I have two testifiers.
- I ask you to support House File 140, and I have two testifiers. Okay, we have Mr.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 5 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Report of committee: The Committee on Rules reports recommending the resolutions filed by Representative
- Report of committee: The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Hunt of Boston and Mendez
- Report of committee: The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives
- The Committee on Rules, to whom was referred the order filed by Representatives Barbara Somerville and
Summary:
The House convened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several Committee on Rules reports and related procedural orders. Members adopted a resolution recognizing the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The House also adopted multiple orders extending committee reporting deadlines, including for the Election Laws, Environment and Natural Resources, and Revenue committees, and concurred in Senate petitions after suspending Joint Rule 12 for several matters.
The chamber then advanced a series of local and House bills. After suspending Rule 7A, the House ordered several bills to a third reading, including measures on electronic scanning of identifications, police age-limit waivers or civil service eligibility for named individuals in Boston and Haverhill, and a bill on the contracting of digital replicas. Later, the House passed to be engrossed bills including a Department of Conservation and Recreation Title IX compliance bill and additional police-related local bills, and passed to be enacted a land conveyance bill for Wellesley and other enacted measures such as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, a Fall River police chief appointment bill, a Seekonk charter amendment, and a Billerica police age-limit bill.
The House also adopted an order for a joint convention with the Senate to receive the Governor’s communication on January 22, 2026. At the end of the session, members adopted an order to meet again Thursday at 11 a.m. and a special adjournment in memory of Arthur H. Tobin, former Quincy legislator, mayor, and clerk magistrate. The House then adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Sunset Advisory Commission Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This recommendation amends Section 254.042 of the Texas Election Code to limit the late filing penalty
- Letting the penalty accrue before the election would continue to motivate filers to file in a timely
- Specifically, the list should identify unpaid penalties resulting from late-filed reports from publicly
- As we heard before the commission, some of the thresholds and filing requirements are very confusing.
- the thresholds are met and what would require them to register to lobby, and all the other various filing
Summary:
The Sunset Advisory Commission met for its final meeting of the biennium, established a quorum, and approved the December 11, 2024 minutes. Members then voted on staff recommendations for several agencies, including the Angelina and Netties River Authority, Lower Netties Valley Authority, and Trinity River Authority of Texas, adopting all recommendations for those entities without modification.
The Texas Ethics Commission received the most discussion. Members adopted a modified recommendation to exempt lobby compensation thresholds from inflation adjustments and another modification to round inflation-adjusted amounts. The Commission also adopted a series of new recommendations addressing TEC customer service staffing, late filing penalties, post-election reporting penalties, waiver of penalties when notice cannot be produced, review of the substantial compliance standard for corrected reports, review of the definition of principal purpose for campaign finance reporting, more prominent public posting of delinquent penalties, and clearer training and guidance on lobbying registration and filing requirements. The Commission also adopted two previously omitted Texas Department of Criminal Justice recommendations, 6.5 and 6.6.
The Commission then took its required final record vote to forward all recommendations adopted during the biennium to the 89th Legislature; the motion passed with nine ayes. Sunset staff provided a status update on implementation of 2023 Sunset recommendations, reporting that the State Auditor found 89% of selected management actions fully implemented and that Sunset staff found 68% of 163 statutory and related changes fully implemented, with the remainder mostly in progress. The meeting also noted the recently completed evaluation of the Texas Lottery Commission and ended with closing remarks from the chair and vice chair before the Commission recessed.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (02/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- In many cases, you only have to file a tax return if, like married filing jointly, your gross income
- In many cases, you only have to file a tax return if, like married filing jointly, your gross income
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Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on HB 402, a bill to repeal a provision in RSA 194-F:2 stating that Education Freedom Account (EFA) funds “shall not constitute taxable income” to the parent or student. The bill sponsor argued the current language is misleading because the state cannot determine federal tax liability, and said the bill would simply remove inaccurate tax advice from state law. He cited IRS guidance and prior federal legislation, including a Ted Cruz proposal, to suggest some EFA uses may be taxable under federal law, while others may not, and said the bill could be amended if needed to avoid confusion.
Testimony was sharply divided. Py Campbell opposed the bill, arguing it would unfairly single out EFA students and could amount to a tax on education funds, including for self-employed families, and recommended it be voted inexpedient to legislate. Stephen Matthew French, a tax preparer, also opposed the bill, saying IRS Publication 970 already makes clear that scholarship-type payments used for tuition and related expenses are not taxable, and that the bill addresses a problem that does not exist. He warned that adding tax reporting requirements could create administrative costs for families and the program administrator.
Bill Ardinger, a tax attorney, supported the repeal of the statutory language, saying the state should not place potentially incorrect tax advice into law. He explained that under federal tax law, only certain scholarship-like uses are exempt, while many EFA-eligible expenses may not be, especially for families using the program for homeschooling or other nontraditional expenses. He said the current statute could mislead families into thinking all EFA payments are tax-free and could expose the state to future legal problems. The hearing ended after questions from committee members; no vote or final action was taken in the transcript.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- claims, or having them file their own claims on their own behalf.
- claims or having them file their own claims on their own behalf.
- We simply archive their file, and that's it.
- We can file a claim with a laptop right here.
- They will know the difference on how exactly to file a VA claim.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its second public hearing of the 2025–26 session, with opening remarks from Chairs John Velis and Joe McGonagle outlining testimony on 20 House bills and 18 Senate bills. The hearing covered a wide range of veterans issues, including municipal veterans assistance funds, pension equity, expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate, veterans service officer staffing, disability benefits eligibility, service dogs, POW tax relief, courtesy parking spaces, women veterans and motherhood, and workforce-related licensing and employment measures. Chairs emphasized the hybrid format, three-minute testimony limit, and written testimony process.
Several bills drew support focused on expanding services and access. Representative Arena-DeRosa spoke for bills to broaden municipal veterans assistance funds to cover housing and legal expenses and to study enhanced pension equity for veterans, citing burn pit exposure and shorter life expectancy among veterans. Senator Fattman, Representative Peas, and Veterans Advocate Bob Notch supported bills expanding the Office of the Veterans Advocate to include active-duty service members and their families, arguing it would improve transition support, coordination with state agencies, and retention of military talent in Massachusetts. Representative Arriaga backed a bill to incentivize municipalities to provide full-time or regional veterans service officers and another to study the impact of combat on women veterans and motherhood. Representative Moulton/another sponsor also sought to exempt veterans’ disability payments from income calculations for other state benefits, and Representative Hong and Senator Scanlan supported a state service dog program, POW income tax relief, and courtesy retail parking spaces for veterans.
Testimony also focused on workforce and claims-assistance issues. The Military Officers Association of America and James Keene urged passage of bills waiving duplicative education requirements so qualified veterans and military medics can become licensed practical nurses, arguing it would help address health care shortages and recognize military training. Brave Veterans Inc. called for a Veterans Research Trust Fund to protect data and program evaluation work during budget cuts. On claims assistance, one witness supported criminal penalties for unaccredited agents who charge veterans for VA claims help, while a private consulting firm opposed the bill, arguing it would restrict lawful speech and veterans’ choice and that existing federal and HERO Act safeguards already address abuses. The VFW strongly opposed paid claims consulting, said its accredited service officers provide free help statewide, and urged more public awareness of existing free services. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We will begin with file item number one, SB 327. Senator.
- So moving to file item number 12, SB 1350 by Senator McNerney.
- No, we are moving to file item number 11, SB 1233. Welcome, Senator Allen.
- File item number 11, SB 1233, Allen. Schultz. Leaving it open.
- File item number one, SB 327, Schultz. That's 12-2. 12-2, that bill is out.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on utility affordability, transparency, clean energy, and consumer access. SB 327 would bar investor-owned utilities from using ratepayer funds to oppose municipal utility formation and would clarify the Public Advocates Office’s authority to inspect utility books; supporters framed it as a ratepayer protection and accountability measure, while utilities and industry groups raised concerns about municipalization language and data-request procedures. After discussion about the scope of the bill and existing guardrails from prior legislation, the committee voted SB 327 out on a due pass as amended basis to Appropriations, with the roll left open and later updated to 12-2.
SB 1350, a hydrogen bill, would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen in turbines. The author and supporters said it would help California meet clean energy goals, support the Lancaster hydrogen project, and create jobs, while opponents, especially environmental groups, warned about NOx emissions, the risk of paper transactions, and the need for stronger safeguards on feedstocks and delivery. Members discussed amendments already taken and the need for continued work on environmental protections; the committee passed the bill 14-0 to Natural Resources.
SB 868 would create a framework for plug-in or balcony solar devices for renters and others without rooftop solar, with safety standards and a cap on system size. Supporters said it would lower bills and expand access to solar, while utilities and some others raised safety and backfeed concerns and asked for more review through existing interconnection processes. The author and witnesses said the devices are small, non-exporting, and covered by safety certifications; the committee approved the bill 17-0, later updated to 18-0, and sent it to Appropriations.
SB 1233 would require additional disclosure about utility cash on hand, capital structure, and related information in existing reports to help inform rates and affordability. Utilities opposed the measure as duplicative of existing proceedings and potentially delay-inducing, while supporters said it would improve transparency for ratepayers. The committee passed SB 1233 10-3 to Appropriations. The committee also dispensed with the consent calendar, passing the remaining consent items, including SB 925, SB 667, SB 952, SB 742, SB 929, SB 943, and SB 1138, and noted that SB 905 had been pulled from the agenda.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Apr 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on to file item orders, so moving back to file item 1, AB 314, or Arambula.
- Moving, continuing in file or file item order with the member that is present.
- Moving, continuing in file or file item order with the member that is present.
- Returning to file item order, starting with file item number seven, AB 1111, Soria.
- Moving on to file item number five, AB 987. File item number five, AB 987, Sharp-Collins.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several transportation-related bills, beginning with AB 431 on advanced air mobility. The author and supporters from AUVSI, Joby Aviation, United Airlines, Wisk Aero, the City of Long Beach, and Archer said the bill would create a statewide plan and technical framework for eVTOL/advanced air mobility infrastructure, public outreach, and local implementation. No opposition testified, and the bill passed the committee as amended to Appropriations on a unanimous roll call.
Members then took up AB 630 on abandoned or hazardous RVs. The author and supporters, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s office, argued the bill would curb a cycle in which inoperable RVs are towed, auctioned cheaply, and returned to the streets by predatory buyers, while adding notice, recovery, and reporting requirements. Opponents from Western Center on Law and Poverty and ACLU California Action warned the bill would destroy RVs that serve as shelter for unhoused residents and could worsen homelessness. After discussion about the bill’s focus on dismantling rather than towing, the committee passed AB 630 as amended to Appropriations.
The committee also approved AB 314, which would support transit-oriented development around planned and existing high-speed rail stations; AB 1223, which gives Sacramento County communities more flexibility to use local transportation revenues for related infrastructure supporting infill development; AB 1111, which adds flexibility to the zero-emission school bus transition for rural and disadvantaged districts; AB 1190, which caps fees charged by DMV business partners and requires clearer disclosure of the official DMV site; AB 987, which limits unreasonable towing fees and related charges; and AB 911, which creates a narrow exemption from Advanced Clean Fleets rules for telecommunications bucket trucks and sail-on-wheels used in emergencies. Most bills drew support from local governments, industry, or consumer groups, while AB 1111 and AB 911 drew opposition from clean transportation and environmental advocates concerned about weakening emissions goals. All of the bills were reported out as amended to the Committee on Appropriations, with recorded roll-call votes and several members adding their names as co-authors or supporters.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Meeting Minnesota's Healthcare Needs / Relieving Undue Medical Debt / Encouraging New Volunteers Mar 30th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, you have also authored Senate File 1506, which aims to encourage more students to pursue jobs
- Senator, you have also authored Senate File 1506, which aims to encourage more students to pursue jobs
- Senator, you have also authored Senate File 1506, which aims to encourage more students to pursue jobs
- Senator, you have also authored Senate File 1506, which aims to encourage more students to pursue jobs
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- But first on the agenda will be House File 483. House File 483.
- My name is Brian Lawrence, and I bring before you House File 483.
- The Minnesota Propane Association supports House File 483.
- Passage would prevent House File 483.
- Uh, next on the list will be House File 484, Representative Mecklund.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 02/18/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- The first bill on the docket today is Senate File 864. Welcome to the committee, Senator Puton.
- Senate File 864 is in front of the committee, and I think you have an author's amendment, the A1.
- Senator Putnam, Senate File 864 as amended is laid over.
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is <00:30:07.279>before is laid over Senate file 1215 is before is laid over Senate file - Senate File 1215 is amended and laid over. We are adjourned.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- The next file for our consideration is Senate File 105, Real Estate Brokers Duties and Disclosure Amendments
- The next file for our consideration is Senate<00:32:48.080>
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- >> This is a roll call vote on Senate File >> This is a roll call vote on Senate File
- We have one more Senate File here, folks. Little Senate File 111, the Select Committee on Gaming.
Keywords:
audit, transparency, government reporting, accountability, public access, firearm rights, restoration of rights, criminal justice, felony convictions, Wyoming law, artificial intelligence, social scoring, biometric data, privacy rights, government regulation, foreign censorship, digital innovation, constitutional rights, Wyoming GRANITE Act, extraterritorial laws
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So we want to encourage people to file the claims as soon as possible.
- There's notice of intention to seek the death penalty filed within 45 days.
- And finally, some good always file a legal challenge to that determination.
- We have very grateful to Senator Harrell filing Senate Bill 80.
- And I see that there's a late there's a late file delete all amendment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 02/20/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to start now with Senate File 3628. Uh Senator Champion has this file.
- and Senator Fate is Senate file 3629. and Senator Fate is Senate file 3629.
- Senate file 36uh 29. Senate file 36uh 29.
- two hours after we filed it. two hours after we filed it.
- take up Senate File 3660, please. take up Senate File 3660, please.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/11/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- We are proposing House File 4074, Lilly. House File 5074, Frederick. House File 3067, Jordan.
- And Senate File 4284, Youakim. Senate File 4282, Youakim.
- will designate Wednesday, May 13th for the adoption of the calendar for the day and establish a pre-filing
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jun 19th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll need a motion to file as reviewed. Motion. The second. Second. Any discussion?
- We'll need a motion to file as reviewed.
- We'll need a motion to file as reviewed. We have motion, second. Any discussion?
- Item 4B, we'll also need a motion to file as reviewed. We have a motion and second.
- We need a motion to file as reviewed. A motion. Second? We have a second. Any discussion?
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 19, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome, everybody, to Labor, Health, um, day two on Senate File 121, the Wyoming Pharmacy Act amendments
- We'll go ahead and take roll call on Senate File 121, Wyoming Pharmacy Act amendments. >> This is a roll
- call vote for Senate File 121 as amended.
- 121, Wyoming Pharmacy Act on Senate File 121, Wyoming Pharmacy Act amendments. amendments. amendments
- >> This is a roll call vote for Senate File >> This is a roll call vote for Senate File
Bills:
SF0121
Keywords:
pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, 916, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 01/29/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- My other bill is Senate File 553.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm here to speak in favor of House File 3279.
- speak in favor of House File 3279. speak in favor of House File 3279.
- Next up is House File 1470, Representative Norris.
- I'm here today to support House File 2462.
- I'm here today to support House File I'm here today to support House File 2462. 2462. 2462.
Keywords:
housing, sales tax, homeownership, rent assistance, community stability, education, counseling, financial assistance, housing development, culturally appropriate services, HF1417, manufactured home parks, manufactured housing, mobile home parks, housing development fund, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, MHFA, infrastructure grants, infrastructure loans, affordable housing