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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Education Finance Committee 4/3/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • I was able to become a manager at my job, a more competent parent to my three-year-old son, and a capable
  • 00:08:53.160> a parent to my three-year-old son and a parent to my three-year-old son and a capable
  • :54.399> that<00:08:54.519> earned<00:08:54.800> me<00:08:54.959> the capable
  • speaker that earned me the capable speaker that earned me the position<00:08:55.560> of<00:08
  • She said they are ensuring that a driven and capable group of young people are gaining the skills necessary
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/07/25

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • Hoffman, Senate File 1455, amending the definition of large energy facility to include a facility capable
  • Hoffman, Senate File 1455, amending the definition of large energy facility to include a facility capable
  • Hoffman, Senate File 1455, amending the definition of large energy facility to include a facility capable
  • Hoffman, Senate File 1455, amending the definition of large energy facility to include a facility capable
  • Hoffman, Senate File 1455, amending the definition of large energy facility to include a facility capable
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:45 am

Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So I'm wondering, with these houses in La Cienega, are they capable of putting that at that point of
  • We have the computing capability to be a leader in this.
  • In FY26, we are looking to establish a reprocessing and disposition capability to tackle this largest
  • We are also looking at establishing new capabilities.
  • investment in... important to address the subset of that inventory, but we also think this new capability
Keywords: 996, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Now, one of my capabilities is to... ...to take pain. I do that, and I like to feel that, actually.
  • eligible for applying for this grant, or is it open up to any opioid use disorder entity that would be capable
  • It's not a great number of folks, but these are highly talented. to very capable people that when they
  • my experience as a physician, the vast, the infinite majority of people that don't match are good, capable
  • Those cells that are capable of doubling continuously for a longer period of time naturally exist in
Summary: The meeting of the public health committee focused on the pressing issue of opioid addiction in Texas, with a particular emphasis on House Bill 3717. Chairman Harris detailed the bill's intent to fund a grant program for Ibogaine clinical trials, framing it as a critical response to the ongoing opioid crisis. He shared poignant testimonies highlighting the struggles of families and veterans battling addiction and mental health issues. The conversation underscored the necessity of innovative treatments, like Ibogaine, which showed promising results in studies for reducing symptoms of withdrawal and PTSD.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

TCA Public Hearing 01-30-2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • age to ride legally ride high-speed electric bikes that can go really as fast as they're physically capable
  • any age to legally ride high-speed electric bikes that can go really as fast as they're physically capable
  • fast as bikes that can go really as fast as they're<01:10:50.080> physically<01:10:50.560> capable
  • <01:10:51.120> often<01:10:51.440> faster they're physically capable often faster they're
  • physically capable often faster than<01:10:51.880> cars<01:10:52.520> so<01:10:53.520>
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several transportation-related measures. SB 282 would increase penalties for using an uncrewed aircraft, or drone, in the commission of a felony. The Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney strongly supported the bill, saying drones are being used to facilitate crimes such as burglaries, sex offender registration violations, and even murders, and that the measure would create a stronger deterrent and address sentencing issues. Members discussed how drone use could be investigated and noted that a prior Uncrewed Aircraft Offenses Act already covers a range of drone-related offenses. Testimony also included support from a Kauaʻi County Council member and the Office of the Public Defender, and the bill was then set aside as the committee moved on. The committee also heard SB 1032 on campaign finance, which would amend restrictions on foreign nationals and foreign corporations making contributions and expenditures. Testimony was listed in support from labor, civic, and advocacy groups, with some opposition, but the measure was not debated further in the portion provided. SB 1160, a consumer protection bill on ticket resale, drew support from venues and event groups and opposition from the Chamber of Progress, which argued the bill should target scalpers and deceptive practices rather than legitimate resale platforms. The Attorney General suggested an amendment to limit the bill’s scope to Hawaiʻi events, citing Commerce Clause concerns. On SB 344, requiring skateboard users under 16 to wear helmets, the Department of Transportation, Honolulu Police Department, and the Kiki Injury Prevention Coalition supported the measure. SB 106, which would let pedestrians cross outside marked crosswalks when a reasonably careful pedestrian would see no immediate danger, drew mixed testimony: public health and equity advocates supported it as a safety and anti-profiling measure, while others opposed it, warning it could increase danger on wider, faster roads. Committee members questioned whether Hawaiʻi’s current law is more dangerous because pedestrians must step into the roadway before drivers are required to stop, and the discussion continued at length without a final vote in the excerpt. The committee also heard SB 10009 on accessible parking fines, with DCAB and DAGS supporting the intent; a member asked that any new fine revenue go to the state parking revolving fund. SB 820, shortening the vehicle title transfer deadline from 30 days to 14 days, drew opposition from the Public Defender and Honolulu Customer Services, who said the current deadline is reasonable and the bill did not clearly solve a problem. Later measures included SB 1095 on license plate decal restrictions, SB 215 on towing and immobilization fees, and SB 1117 on electric mobility rebates and age/helmet rules, which received support from transportation and safety groups, though the transcript cuts off before any final actions or votes on those bills.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

Transcript Highlights:
  • working to DSS for 25 years, I know that many times the requests are far greater than what you are capable
  • working to DSS for 25 years I know that many times the requests are far greater than what you are capable
  • about when a CRA was required, when a CRA would be helpful, and frankly, what the juvenile court is capable
  • We had many professionals tell us, well, the kids will get access to Capable of doing.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities held a hybrid hearing on a series of child welfare bills focused on DCF, foster care, mandated reporting, educational records, and family support. Chair Kennedy and Chair Livingstone opened with accessibility and testimony rules, then heard testimony on bills including S.127 on expanding mandated reporters, S.107/H.235 on a Foster Children’s Bill of Rights, S.106/H.228 on transferring foster care review from DCF to the Office of the Child Advocate, H.258/S.125 on an electronic backpack for foster children’s educational records, H.205 on kinship foster care background checks, H.246/H.266 on minimizing trauma in care and protection cases, and S.159 on support for families after sudden unexpected infant death. Supporters of the mandated reporter bill, led by Sen. Feeney and Foxborough advocates, described a local model that trains all adults who work with children and argued the state should scale that approach statewide to improve recognition and reporting of abuse. Testimony on the foster care bills emphasized the need for clearer rights, better notice to children and attorneys, stronger remedies, and independent oversight. Advocates, youth with lived experience, and legal organizations described placement instability, delayed notifications, abuse in care, poor educational continuity, and the need for rights around safety, family contact, culture, language, and access to records. Several witnesses urged that the Foster Children’s Bill of Rights include enforceable court remedies, not just reporting requirements. On the oversight bill, supporters argued DCF should not review its own foster care system and pointed to poor outcomes, high placement instability, and recent investigative reporting as evidence for moving review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate. On the electronic backpack bill, testimony focused on the need for real-time data sharing and a centralized system so schools can receive foster students’ records quickly and support continuity. On the trauma-minimization bill, Rep. Miskin framed the proposal as a set of practical changes to reduce harm during removals and court involvement. On the SUID bill, Sen. Lovely said families should be given information about available grief and support resources after an infant death. No votes were taken during the hearing; the committee primarily received testimony and questions.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Mar 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • What evidence shows that counties that are below the threshold are less capable of managing home rule
  • Subsidiarity means that authorities should be exercised at the lowest level capable of governing and
  • And this bill doesn't ask whether a county is capable of governing itself.
  • So, under this bill, two counties may be equally capable and equally accountable, yet one is granted
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Limiting SNAP purchases 3/24/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • individual who is between those ages of 55 and 64, in my mind, if you are not disabled, you are perfectly capable
  • of working, perfectly capable of contributing to our society, and you should.
  • individual who is between those ages of 55 and 64, in my mind, if you are not disabled, you are perfectly capable
  • of working, perfectly capable of contributing to our society, and you should.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee took up House File 3603, and Representative Olson first offered and had adopted an A1 author’s amendment. Olson then explained that the bill would direct the Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families to seek a USDA waiver allowing Minnesota to bar SNAP purchases of items subject to state sales tax, such as prepared foods, chips, soft drinks, and candy. He argued the goal was to promote healthier nutrition, noted that other states have similar waivers, and said the change could help Minnesota qualify for significant federal rural health care funding. Public testimony was divided. Patrick Garofalo of the Minnesota Grocers Association opposed the bill, saying SNAP is a supplemental program and that the proposal would be difficult to administer at retail stores, create confusion, and expose retailers to serious penalties for mistakes. He argued the state tax code is not a nutrition standard and pointed out inconsistencies, such as some candy-like products still being taxable or some healthy items being treated as prepared food. Will Hagen of Minnesota Retailers also opposed the bill, warning it would require costly point-of-sale changes, retraining, and would turn store employees into enforcers while creating cross-border shopping problems. Matt Schmidt of the American First Policy Institute supported the concept, saying SNAP should emphasize nutrition and that restricting unhealthy purchases would reduce taxpayer subsidies for junk food and soda. Members then debated the bill’s logic and practicality, including questions about which snacks would or would not be allowed under the tax-based standard. Representative Sencer-Mura offered an H2 amendment, framed as applying the same restrictions to legislators’ own per diem spending; Representative Hansen responded that the comparison was not equivalent and raised concerns about household circumstances and accessibility. The H2 amendment was put to a vote and did not prevail. The committee then continued member discussion on the bill.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Energy Resources Mar 17th, 2025

Energy Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, but in your opinion with that added... deployment, would you have the capability of having... technology
  • require action subscribers need to use a third party ticket management system If they have those capabilities
  • Yes, well, our capabilities of our locates, they can pull our maps from our actual site so there is two
  • So we give our contractors capabilities of both to do that.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Children benefit from stable and loving homes, and parents with disabilities are capable of providing
  • parents with and loving homes and parents with disabilities<00:10:41.000> are<00:10:41.240> capable
  • <00:10:41.600> of<00:10:41.760> providing disabilities are capable of providing disabilities
  • are capable of providing such<00:10:42.839> environments<00:10:43.839> the<00:10:44.000
Summary: The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. Senate Bill 26, sponsored by Chair Storm, would protect parents and prospective parents with disabilities by barring disability alone from being the sole basis for denying an adoption petition or terminating parental rights. Testimony from Judge Marcus Vanover and Crystal Adams described the bill as a product of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health and its work groups, cited Kentucky and national cases and federal ADA guidance, and said the bill would require consideration of supportive services, clearer documentation, retention of records, and conforming language changes. Senator Carroll asked how the bill would apply to a hypothetical adult child with special needs; witnesses said the bill is aimed at adoption and termination proceedings where the Cabinet is already involved, not proactive service requests. The committee approved SB 26 by a unanimous 7-0 vote and sent it to the floor with favorable expression. The committee next considered Senate Bill 64, also sponsored by Chair Storm, which would expand the definition of key infrastructure assets to include telecommunications services such as telephone lines and broadband and make damaging, tampering with, or rendering those services inoperable a Class D felony. Representatives from Charter/Spectrum and AT&T testified that copper theft and vandalism have increasingly damaged fiber and other facilities, citing more than 20 incidents in Kentucky in 2024 affecting over 30,000 customers and diverting resources from broadband expansion. The committee adopted a committee substitute and then passed SB 64 by a 7-0 vote with favorable expression. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 73, sponsored by Senator Julie Adams, which would create a felony offense for sexual extortion, allow victims or their representatives to bring civil actions, include the offense in Kentucky’s sex-crime definitions, and require school-based notification and education efforts along with resource information for students. Senator Adams and witness Lady T. Thompson described sextortion as a fast-growing online crime targeting minors, often through social media, gaming, and messaging apps, and argued that stronger penalties and prevention efforts are needed. The transcript cuts off before any committee action on SB 73.
AR

Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING Jun 5th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING

Transcript Highlights:
  • I think the key to it is addressing what cyber capabilities we have today, where those gaps are, and
  • I think the key to it is addressing what cyber capabilities we have today, where those gaps are, and
  • I think the key to it is addressing what cyber capabilities we have today, where those gaps are, and
Summary: The committee met to adopt prior minutes and reports from its executive and standing committees, including counties and municipalities, educational institutions, and state agencies. Those reports covered routine audit activity, delinquent private water and sewer audits, municipal accounting compliance issues, education audit findings, and several state agency audit items. The committee also reviewed and adopted the State of Arkansas annual comprehensive financial report for fiscal year 2025 and the related single audit report, both presented by Legislative Audit staff. The state financial report showed unmodified opinions on the state’s financial statements and described total assets of about $41.9 billion and liabilities of about $11.1 billion, along with retirement system assets of $39.9 billion and a net pension liability of $9 billion. Two material weaknesses were identified: insufficient internal controls at the Office of State Technology to monitor threats and unauthorized access, and a Division of Workforce Services methodology change for unemployment-related estimates that was not properly documented or approved. The single audit covered $12.4 billion in federal awards across 469 programs, with 16 major programs reviewed; it resulted in 33 findings, 14 with questioned costs totaling $16.6 million, and qualified opinions for the Summer EBT program, the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund, and the Child Care Development Fund cluster. Members questioned agency officials in detail about the Summer EBT questioned costs, DHS unresolved findings, broadband grant documentation, cyber security controls, workers’ compensation liabilities, and child care funding and reporting. DHS explained that the Summer EBT issue involved drawing federal funds in advance rather than as benefits were redeemed, and said the process has been corrected. Broadband officials said the questioned $6.6 million reflected documentation-detail disagreements across many invoices rather than missing payments. OST officials described new logging, endpoint detection, and phishing-training efforts, and DFA and Education officials addressed specific audit findings and corrective actions. The committee ultimately moved to hold the two large statewide reports over until the August meeting for further review, with discussion continuing on whether to release some agency staff in the meantime.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/17/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the pipeline reduced pressure, reduced throughput capability on the west line and the east lines
  • you know coated the pipeline and checked it but the pipeline reduced pressure reduced throughput capability
  • What's the loss of gasoline production capability locally?
Summary: The committee began with an informational presentation from Gordon Shemp of Nemecu Analytics on Arizona transportation fuel supply and pricing. He explained that Arizona sits at the end of the pipeline system, relies on limited terminal inventories, and can experience only about a seven-day fuel supply if pipelines are disrupted. He attributed recent price spikes to constrained pipeline capacity, Kinder Morgan pressure reductions after PHMSA anomaly reviews, and recovering demand, and he also discussed California refinery closures, increased imports from overseas, and proposed new pipeline capacity into Phoenix from the east. Committee members asked about fuel formulations and pipeline logistics, and Shemp said the proposed project would not change fuel specifications, only transport capacity. The committee then took up House Bill 2758, which would allow eligible entities in La Paz County’s McMullen Valley groundwater basin to transport groundwater to AMAs under specified limits and conditions, with related provisions on fees, districts, and water improvement programs. Supporters, including Stan Barnes, Jim Downing, and Barry Arons, argued the bill follows the Harquahala model, provides needed augmentation for urban Arizona, and includes local benefits and guardrails. Opponents, including La Paz County Supervisor Holly Irwin, Devonna Sater, and Ed Curry, said the bill would worsen groundwater decline, subsidence, and well failures in Salome and Wenden and favored outside investors over rural residents. After debate, the committee approved HB 2758 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also heard and advanced several other water-related bills. HB 2031, extending the deadline to apply for grandfathered groundwater rights in the Wilcox AMA from 15 to 27 months, passed 5-2 after some members said the extension was unnecessary and would delay protections. HB 2102, allowing county improvement districts in subsequent AMAs or groundwater transportation basins to use eminent domain for a well and standpipe site and water hauling, passed 4-3 after Sierra Club testimony called it a limited “band-aid” rather than a real solution. HB 2103, which would let water improvement programs accept gifts and dedicate groundwater transportation fee revenue to local residential water hauling and delivery, also passed 4-3. HB 2117, a technical cleanup bill shifting Environmental Special Plate Fund administration to the Natural Resource Conservation Board and raising education-center distributions from $5,000 to $10,000, passed 5-2 despite concerns about the fund’s administration. The committee then considered HB 2261, which changes agricultural property tax terminology and valuation rules. County assessors and the Arizona Association of Counties opposed it, warning it would effectively exempt many agricultural improvements from taxation and shift costs to residential taxpayers; the Arizona Farm Bureau supported it as a clarification that would provide certainty for agriculture. The bill passed 4-3. Finally, HB 2262, transferring the Resource Analysis Division from the State Land Department to the Arizona Geological Survey and revising geospatial advisory responsibilities, was introduced, with State Land Department staff saying they were neutral but noting the bill would need clearer statutory duties if RAD is removed.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 19th, 2026 at 08:53 am

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • bill we voted on a couple of weeks ago includes a protected space enclosed to the degree that it is capable
  • do they dictate based on income any type of, you know, there's different levels and different capabilities
  • It is greatly needed in our state, especially for those people who are not capable of being able to walk
Bills: SB273, SB37, SB100
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Jan 27th, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • ask that if we do consider something of this nature, that we make sure that we have the funding capabilities
  • ask that if we do consider something of this nature, that we make sure that we have the funding capabilities
  • there for the utilities to access. ...that we make sure that we have the funding capabilities there
Summary: The committee took up several environmental bills, beginning with SB 1682 on local administration of vessel restrictions. Senator Trumbull said the bill would give cities and counties tools to address abandoned, derelict, and long-term anchored vessels while following state standards and FWC guidance. Members from affected areas spoke in support, citing recurring derelict vessel problems and the difficulty and cost of removal once vessels sink. The bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard SB 1468 on advanced wastewater treatment, which would require DEP to compile a detailed statewide report on wastewater treatment plants, including construction age, treatment levels, contaminant data, spill history, flood risk, and receiving waterbody impairment information. Florida Rural Water Association testified that any move to require advanced treatment for all plants over one MGD could create major financial burdens without dedicated funding. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered CS/SB 1294 on biosolids management, with a strike-all amendment adopted. Senator Bradley said the revised bill would require bulk Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products to be land applied only at agronomic rates and, absent a bona fide sale, only at permitted DEP-approved sites, with a transition date moved to July 1, 2028. Supporters said it would protect water quality and legitimate fertilizer and compost markets, while rural utilities asked for funding and flexibility. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1628 on net zero policies by governmental entities. Senator Avila said the bill would prohibit local governments and other governmental entities from adopting or funding net zero policies, imposing related fees or taxes, or operating cap-and-trade or carbon trading programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying the definition of carbon dioxide. The bill drew extensive debate: supporters argued it would protect residents and businesses from higher costs and preserve predictability, while opponents said it would block local climate and clean-energy policies, including electric buses, energy-efficiency measures, and climate resilience planning. After public testimony on both sides, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also approved CS/SB 1474 on biosolids management, which Senator Gates said would require biosolids and septage to be treated at the highest practical level when wastewater treatment facilities are reasonably accessible and would bar Class B land application within 50 miles of a permitted wastewater facility. An amendment applying the statutory definition of septage was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 558 on stormwater system standards. Senator Burgess said it would create statewide standards for municipal and county stormwater systems using FDOT guidelines and third-party inspections, with an amendment making technical changes and broadening who may perform inspections. Supporters said uniform standards could improve safety and reduce failures, while contractors, engineers, and industry groups warned it could raise costs, delay projects, and preempt stronger local standards. The bill remained under discussion as the transcript ended.
UT

Utah 2025 Regular Session

Transportation Interim Committee - November 20, 2025

Transportation Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And some of our data capabilities improvements lately would better allow us to do that. So thanks.
  • He’s got big shoes to fill, but he is very capable.
  • “But he is very capable. So we’ll turn it over to you two for the report.”
Keywords: 985, all
UT

Utah 2025 Regular Session

Government Operations Interim Committee - November 19, 2025

Government Operations Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the first thing the bill does is it specifies the scanning capabilities that the device used to electronically
  • The scanning capabilities that the device used to electronically gather a signature must have.
  • future GovOps Committee responsibility, to make sure things are in place before we ever sunset that capability
Keywords: 985, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 29th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • want to be clear that I think what we're trying to do is recruit additional physicians who may be capable
  • That they are capable of practicing at the same level as our U.S.
  • We do this in other professions and we recognize that we have shortages and there are capable people
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 14th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are very they are deserving of having the capability of continuing to carry.
  • You all do have the capability to amend this bill on the floor.
  • You all do have that capability.
Bills: HB259
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 9th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So a very simple language to the bill. ...that today incents loads capable of providing load reductions
  • energy resource adequacy could also be changed or modified a few words to also recognize that loads capable
  • They did this in five minutes off a cell phone, and it's pretty detailed with 3D capabilities.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House environment panel considers HF3007 4/3/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Maps of this sort are general in nature and do not imply that an aquifer capable of producing water exists
  • Maps of this sort are general in nature and do not imply that an aquifer capable of producing water exists
  • This sort are general in nature and do not imply that an aquifer capable of producing water exists in
Keywords: 1183, house