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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee and Joint Committee on the Arts May 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It’s also where I developed a lifelong passion and enthusiasm for the arts as a child.
- We developed strong partnerships and developed soil-warming efforts during three years, working on our
- Other opportunities are perhaps more in youth development and workforce development.
- Other opportunities are perhaps more on the youth development and workforce development.
- And... ...refer to as research and development, or R&D.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on how recent federal actions are affecting arts, culture, humanities, libraries, museums, and the creative economy in California. Chair Ben Allen and Vice Chair Chris Ward opened by describing the hearing as a response to proposed and ongoing federal cuts to the NEA, NEH, IMLS, and public broadcasting, as well as grant terminations and leadership changes at cultural institutions. Several members emphasized the economic and civic importance of the arts, while one Republican member argued for greater ideological diversity in the arts and noted the loss of music programs in small schools.
Testimony from Aaron Harky of Americans for the Arts and Jolie Fisher of SAG-AFTRA described the impact of federal policy on grants, jobs, and production. Harky said executive orders and the FY 2026 budget proposal threaten arts agencies and arts education, and that rescinded grants are causing hiring freezes, shutdowns, and losses for small organizations, especially in rural and underserved communities. Fisher focused on runaway film and television production, outdated tax rules, and the need for federal incentives, intellectual property protections, and action on AI and digital replicas. Members also discussed bipartisan support, the role of business and tourism partners, and the need to include more diverse voices in arts advocacy.
The second panel featured Rick Noguchi of California Humanities, Greg Lucas of the State Library, and Danielle Purcell of the California Arts Council. Noguchi said NEH funding was cut immediately, putting California Humanities’ grantmaking and documentary programs at risk and prompting consideration of litigation and possible state support. Lucas reported that IMLS funding for California libraries was briefly canceled but partly restored, though a budget gap remains. Purcell said the California Arts Council is still awaiting federal award language for state partnership funds, but NEA grant terminations and the proposed elimination of federal cultural agencies create major uncertainty; she also said the council is assessing the damage and tracking impacts on grantees. Members asked about measuring outcomes, AI’s threat to creative work, documentary funding losses, and possible state and national strategies to protect cultural institutions and jobs.
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- keep them healthy, safe, and thriving, but also to allow them to have the capacity for growth and development
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- where it's being caused by a specific economic development are also a very useful tool as we look at
- Greater Minnesota Business Development Greater Minnesota Business Development Public<00:18:50.080
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We would need to develop new forms.
- Develop a more accurate forecast for future revenue opportunities.
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and <04:27:38.880>I <04:27:39.880>would - It would require us to develop a new and much more detailed form.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts.
Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs.
Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, AB 1795 requires appropriate agencies to develop training...
- Supporters argue that genetic testing is different because a person may never develop a disease based
- Supporters argue that genetic testing is different because a person may never develop a disease based
- There's no development or course of disease or a disorder manifested in a patient yet.
- But we cannot, if there's a 10% chance of you developing cancer, we cannot treat that as if there's a
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- With the private sector bearing the full cost of the development, maintenance,...
- A new lease will allow QHA to secure favorable financing for additional development on this property.
- Following that election, the developer resubmitted a lease extension proposal that was shorter by 17
- Following that election, the developer resubmitted a lease extension proposal that was shorter by 17
- The citizens community rallied after this meeting, developed and started a very successful instituted
Summary:
The committee opened its hearing with procedural remarks, including a strict three-minute testimony limit, livestream instructions, and a July 1 deadline for written testimony. Chairs Lewis and Rauch then heard testimony on a wide range of municipal home rule petitions and related bills, with many local officials and advocates being taken out of order because of the large turnout.
A major topic was firefighter residency. Representatives of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts and Sen. Keenan supported H. 2260/S. 1449, which would replace the current 15-mile residency rule for non-civil-service fire departments with a negotiable standard, generally allowing residency within 15 miles and permitting expansion through collective bargaining. Supporters said the change would improve recruitment and retention amid the housing crisis and create parity with civil-service departments. Acton Fire Chief Anita Arnhum and Sen. Senna also backed H. 4168 for Acton, making similar arguments about recruitment, paramedics, and the need for local flexibility.
The committee also heard strong support for charter overhaul petitions for Somerville and Lynn. Somerville officials, including Rep. Barber, Mayor Ballantyne, Councilor Jake Wilson, and charter committee member Beverly Schwartz, described a years-long public process to replace an 1890s-era charter with a modern document emphasizing transparency, public participation, clearer governance, and a possible change to the mayor’s term length. Lynn Mayor Nicholson similarly supported a charter update to modernize city operations and financial procedures. Cambridge-related charter and procurement reforms were also briefly endorsed by Rep. Cabral.
Other bills discussed included a proposal by Sen. Eldridge and Rep. Scarsdale to create a state grant program for municipal sustainability directors, and regional school finance bills supported by Rep. Lanatra and Jason Frazier to expand special education reserve funds and create a regional school assessment reserve fund. Acton witnesses also supported library governance changes and a checkout bag charge proposal. The committee heard sharply divided testimony on Quincy’s H. 3897, a 50-year lease extension for Quarry Hills/Granite Links: Quincy officials and business supporters praised the public-private partnership and future investment potential, while residents argued the lease was too long, should be competitively bid, and deserved more oversight and auditing. The hearing also included testimony on Boston trash truck noise restrictions and a PEG access/cable funds bill supported by Mass Access, as well as a Southwick petition to elect part of the Conservation Commission, which one select board member opposed as contrary to current law and good governance.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Agriculture Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries
Transcript Highlights:
- It's very difficult for us to develop further. I don't have enough of my own land.
- It's very difficult for us to develop the land and bring the products to market.
- And so we can have our own land and so we can have the full development and access to put in the right
- It's very difficult for us to develop the land and bring the products to market.
- This was a multiple-unit development in a high-residential town.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Agriculture opened its first hearing by outlining procedures, including three-minute testimony limits, written testimony options, and the plan to hear 27 bills in docket order. The committee then took testimony on H.11/S.53, a resolve promoting equity in agriculture, with advocates from the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative, Southeastern Mass Agricultural Partnership, and urban farming organizations describing racial and economic disparities in farming, lack of data on BIPOC farmers, barriers to land and capital, and the need for a commission to collect information and recommend policy changes. Committee members asked questions about the importance of data collection and future policy development, and the bill was repeatedly urged to be reported favorably out of committee.
Testimony also supported H.118, which would create a special commission to examine the strengths and sustainability of the Commonwealth’s emergency food network. The Amherst Survival Center described serving 1.6 million meals last year and explained that food pantries are now functioning as essential parts of the state’s food system while relying heavily on donations, volunteers, and unstable funding. Members discussed the need for a more holistic look at food security infrastructure. The committee then heard H.119/S.60 on climate change impacts on farms and fisheries, with regional planners and farm advocates describing flood damage, rising costs, canceled federal climate-smart funding, and the need for direct state support for adaptation, resilience, and infrastructure improvements.
The committee also heard testimony on H.125/H.142/S.65, a healthy soils bill, from landscape professionals who said construction sites often leave poor or stripped soil and that the bill would require better post-construction soil standards to support healthier landscapes and reduce long-term maintenance and environmental problems. Finally, the committee took extensive testimony on H.127, which would prohibit aquaculture of octopus for human consumption. Supporters, including legislators, scientists, veterinarians, students, and animal welfare advocates, argued octopus are highly intelligent and sentient, cannot be farmed humanely, and that octopus aquaculture would create environmental harms such as waste runoff, pressure on wild fish stocks, and ecosystem disruption. No votes were taken during the hearing; the bills were heard and testimony was received.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assessment data in property tax litigation 2/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is how value is created or developed through analyzing market inputs, and these market inputs are
- what we're using. all of these properties have developed. all of these properties have developed.
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expenses develop the amount of expenses develop the amount of expenses uh<00:20:22.960>that - <00:20:59.919>
what very important in trying to develop what very important in trying to develop
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- There was a family first component which required CYFD to develop and implement a strategic plan in compliance
- It also provided a protective services structure overview covering the development of CYFD structure
- So I think keeping our eye on the whole child and how they're developing and what the benefits are of
- And so that happens as part of their required professional development.
- development plan.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Aug 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And our mission is to optimize early health development, education, and well-being.
- On slide 12, you'll see the data from the Early Development Instrument.
- Of how children are doing across all areas of development. EDI supports turning data into action.
- And the cost, quality, and outcome study had come out on child growth and development.
- That we're able to offer professional development.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Enchanted Rock is a Houston-based microgrid owner operator and developer with over 780 megawatts
- And the other, um, uh, uh, stakeholders in developing languages would, uh, would work here for us.
- The fund is critical for the development and creation of dispatchable energy.
- With House Bill 3511, the commission will have direction to put thought into developing market facing
- It'll cost the builder or developer a few $100 to put in resistance heat.
Bills:
HB 1951, HB 2715, HB 3092, HB 3237, HB 3278, HB 3511, HB 3592, HB 3675, HB 3778, HB 3782, HB 3826, HB 3970, HB 4016, HB 4049, HB 4341, HB 4344, HB 4406, HB 4427
Keywords:
collective bargaining, public works, government contracts, labor agreements, state funding, removal from office, political subdivisions, local government, judicial proceedings, administrative judicial region, electric transmission, public convenience, landowner consent, utility regulation, energy infrastructure, energy consumption, higher education, governmental entities, sustainability, electricity reduction
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce (Part I) Apr 1st, 2025
Business & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill streamlines processes at the Broadband Development Office by only requiring the comptroller
- Sol Systems is a leading American solar energy developer operating in 38 states.
- They're using fiber optics right there that was developed by CenterPoint and Siemens.
- So, this is something that's been a long time in coming and developing consensus.
- The neutral ground blocking device has been developed and has been tested.
Keywords:
electric generation, reliability, ERCOT, Public Utility Commission, penalties, performance requirements, energy policy, construction contracts, compensatory damages, government delays, contractor, legislation, nonprofit donor privacy, membership lists, supporter confidentiality, volunteer privacy, association rights, public records exemption, Texas Public Information Act, government transparency
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment panel hears bill to establish responsible foraging task force 2/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to ensure that we have a transparent process that will be based on data and science and is used to develop
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educational Traditions developing educational Traditions developing educational
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- his boyness, but not for a trans boy who wants to delay breast development.
- his boyness, but not for a trans boy who wants to delay breast development.
- The trauma of starting to develop breast or facial hair.
- affecting bone growth, brain development, and fertility be considered okay?
- Members, take your seats. developed for prostate cancer and developed for prostate cancer and endometriosis
MN
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- of Employment and Economic Development of Employment and Economic Development statutes<00:11:03.600
- $400,000 for development of Town Square. $400,000 for development of Town Square.
- We do have a developer.
- Uh we do have a developer status of it.
- We are developing a lot.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board (9-9-25)
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services <00:07:40.720>uh <00:07 - Freellander when we were developing Freellander when we were developing these<00:09:00.640>
metrics - So we had to develop a transition plan that CMS would approve.
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strategies recommended that we develop strategies recommended that we develop
Summary:
The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board’s fourth meeting focused primarily on a presentation from University of Kentucky and University of Louisville health leaders about the state university directed payment program. Mark Birdwhistle and Ken Marshall described the program as a long-running, value-based Medicaid arrangement that began in 2019, uses university-provided matching funds rather than provider taxes, and ties a portion of payments to quality outcomes. They said the program has improved measures such as tobacco cessation, diabetes control, depression screening, and cancer screening, while supporting access to specialty care, medical education, and workforce training. They also emphasized that Kentucky’s model is nationally notable and has helped improve health rankings and generate cost savings.
A major topic was the federal reconciliation bill signed July 4, which the presenters said will reduce directed payments by 10% annually for 10 years beginning in 2028. UL Health estimated a first-year loss of about $75 million and a cumulative loss of about $600 million over the decade; UK estimated about $100 million in the first year, for a combined first-year impact of roughly $175 million. Both speakers warned the cuts could affect access to care, training capacity, and the sustainability of Kentucky’s value-based model, though they expressed hope that congressional action could alter or delay the changes. They also noted that 340B drug pricing changes could further strain already thin operating margins, but did not provide exact figures during the meeting.
Committee members responded positively to the program’s reported outcomes and the institutions’ role in Kentucky health care. Senator Berg praised the quality of care and shared a personal example of being advised to stay at UofL for breast cancer treatment. Representative Moer highlighted Kentucky’s strong cancer-control score and asked for more explanation of the value-based payment structure; the presenters said the system is built around ongoing measurement, accountability, and collaboration with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approving the amended August 27 minutes by voice vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently operate a research and development campus in my district, and they're exploring the options
- Andy Cooper, Senior Vice President for Research and Development and EcoLab's Global Institutional and
- We have great opportunities for development both in the business sector and in housing.
- commercial development within St. Paul. commercial development within St. Paul.
- crucial tool for economic development crucial tool for economic development and<01:42:53.440>
MN
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- There are often some of those municipal barriers, and establishing new developments takes a very long
- There are often some of those municipal barriers, and establishing new developments takes a very long
- assistance on on on that to develop assistance on on on that to develop something<00:51:39.599><
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in brief history of pace Development in brief history of pace Development in - programs are also uh required to develop programs are also uh required to develop a<01:19:40.960
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (01/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, there are developed properties within the district that have private wells, yet those folks
- Finally, there are developed properties within the district that have private wells, yet those folks
- Finally, there are developed properties within the district that have private wells, yet those folks
- So this should be part of the State Development Plan.
- How often is the comprehensive State Development Plan updated?
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 332, a bill to add protection and remediation of surface waters as a new authorized purpose for New Hampshire village districts. Prime sponsor Rep. Rosemary Rung said the bill is intended to give local voters in lake communities a voluntary tool to address cyanobacteria blooms and other water-quality problems through village districts, including the ability to raise revenue, adopt ordinances, and pursue treatments or watershed management measures. She emphasized that the proposal is meant to complement, not replace, state law and that any district action would still need to comply with existing permitting and environmental requirements.
Supporters, including Andrea Laro of New Hampshire Lakes and Elizabeth Harper of the Lake Sunapee Protective Association, said the bill would help municipalities collaborate on lake protection when state resources are limited. They argued that local districts could bring subject-matter expertise, access grants and technical assistance, and respond more quickly to problems such as septic impacts, runoff, culvert repairs, and in-lake treatments. They also suggested clarifying the bill’s wording around “protection and remediation” to better define the scope of authorized activities.
Opponents, including Steve Wolf and Chris Norwood of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, argued that village districts can already be overly broad and sometimes expand beyond their original purposes. Wolf said existing town and state agencies already handle shoreline protection and warned that village districts can impose ongoing taxes and create governance problems. Norwood urged a study bill instead, citing concerns about the scope of village districts and examples where some districts have taken on planning and zoning powers beyond their original mission. No vote or final action on HB 332 was taken in the excerpt.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program Jun 29th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program
Transcript Highlights:
- The commission's natural resource and stewardship division functions used to function with our development
- division, which is capital… …division functions used to function with our development division, which
- And even in our development environment, share that with you to see what you think.
- Are you getting, like, where are you getting that information and then developing it so that it is usable
- Are you getting, like, where are you getting that information and then developing it so that it is usable
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- effort has stalled, and today hydrogen pipelines remain subject largely to regulations originally developed
- That creates uncertainty for communities, regulators, and project developers alike.
- effort has stalled, and today hydrogen pipelines remain subject largely to regulations originally developed
- That creates uncertainty for the communities, regulators, and regulations, projects developers alike.
- SB 804 ensures that the State Fire Marshal develops comprehensive regulations for hydrogen pipelines.