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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (02/11/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- I was not involved in the drafting of this bill in any way, shape, or form.
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Um, <03:30:10.800>and why I wanted to draft this bill. - Um, and why I wanted to draft this bill.
- Bill 1754. Bill 1754.
- would<04:18:27.199>
this this bill would this bill would this this bill would this bill would
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the Speaker passed a bill in 2015. I got that. I voted on that bill, right?
- passed a bill in 2015. passed a bill in 2015.
- bill over for some additional work. bill over for some additional work.
- I have truly tried in all four of the drafts of this bill to address everything y'all brought up to me
- this bill. We are adjourned. this bill.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement Apr 28th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
Transcript Highlights:
- increase, moving from 30.25% to 32%, is the cause of the $46 million new decision item increase in House Bill
- This is Senate Bill 1557 and 10507. This is Senate Bill 1557 and 1054.
- These bills are filed by Senator Henderson and Senator Black. There's two pieces to them.
- Members can opt out of this provision under the draft legislation.
- As drafted, it will be an automatic refund.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement held a hearing focused on the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System (MOSERS) and its long-term financial condition. MOSERS staff and its investment consultant reviewed the system’s structure, membership, funding policy, and investment approach. They reported a June 30, 2025 funded ratio of 55.4%, with about $17.4 billion in liabilities and $9.6 billion in assets, and explained that the board certified a 32% employer contribution rate under its minimum contribution policy, up from 30.25%, which will increase state appropriations. They also described the system as mature, with more retirees and inactive members than active employees, and said declining payroll growth has made it harder to improve funding.
The presentation emphasized that recent board actions were intended to strengthen the plan over the long term, even though they increased near-term costs. Those changes included lowering the assumed investment return over time to 6.95%, updating mortality assumptions, moving from an open to a closed amortization schedule, and adopting a minimum employer contribution policy. The investment consultant said MOSERS historically used a more risk-balanced asset allocation than many peers, which helped explain weaker relative returns during a long period when public equities outperformed; the board has since shifted toward a more equity-oriented allocation. He said recent performance has improved, with the portfolio outperforming its policy index and ranking better against peers in the short term, though longer-term peer performance remains a concern.
Committee members questioned why the funded ratio had declined over roughly 20 years and whether past investment and actuarial assumptions were too optimistic or too conservative. MOSERS officials responded that the current board is trying to correct earlier decisions and that the present strategy is more in line with industry practice. Members also discussed a proposed MOSERS bill package that would automatically refund small balances to terminated non-vested members and increase deferred compensation auto-escalation, with officials saying the refund provision would improve efficiency and return small balances sooner. The committee also briefly discussed ongoing litigation involving Catalyst Capital; MOSERS said attorney fees have been about $20 million so far, the case remains on appeal, and the damages amount is sealed. No formal votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after questions and discussion.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any questions or comments on the bill? Moved to the bill.
- Any discussion on the bill? Great bill. Move it.
- The bill is reported to the floor. Next bill is 2597 by Senator Mayer.
- I just want to say quickly that Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick helped me draft this bill, especially the
- Any questions or comments on the bill? Move the bill.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met for its first meeting of the 2026 session and began with congratulatory remarks to the chair and other members. The committee then took up a short agenda of bills, with members repeatedly noting support for the chair’s leadership and for the committee’s work on language access, housing, family court access, and other judiciary issues.
The first bill, Print 338 by Senator Bailey, would require certain New York City Civil Court documents to be provided in parties’ native languages; it was moved, seconded, and reported to the floor, with some members speaking in favor of language access. The committee also advanced Print 874, designating Harriet Tubman Day, and Print 2497 by Senator Gounardes, allowing certain testimony and evidence by agents in discrimination proceedings. Print 2597 by Senator Mayer, establishing standards for public access to family court, was also reported to the floor.
Additional measures approved included Print 3394A on anti-stalking orders, with support noted for updating protections in the digital age; Print 5066 on housing courts; Print 5278 on new fee rates for large estates, which was described as bipartisan; Print 5285 on who may become a voluntary administrator; Print 5286 on prohibiting self-storage lien enforcement during state disaster or health emergencies; and Print 5968 on increasing the homestead exemption from civil judgments. Most bills were approved unanimously or without recorded opposition, and several were reported to the floor while others were referred onward as noted in the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Should schools ban immigration enforcement without a warrant? 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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underlying <00:56:30.160>bill bill as amended, the underlying bill bill as - Chair. the bill as amended by the DE1. the bill as amended by the DE1.
- This bill would prevent that.
- This bill would immigration aids. This bill would prevent<01:21:10.800>
that.
Summary:
House File 3435 was moved before the committee and, after an author’s DE1 amendment was offered and adopted, the bill was sent to the general register. The bill, as described by Co-Chair Jordan, would limit immigration enforcement on school grounds unless agents present a judicial warrant, identification, and notify school leadership; supporters said it is intended to create clear separation between ICE/DHS activity and schools while preserving local law enforcement responses to other emergencies.
Testimony was overwhelmingly in support of the bill. School leaders, teachers, union representatives, and Education Minnesota’s general counsel argued that immigration enforcement near schools has caused fear, absenteeism, disrupted operations, and serious mental health harms for students and staff. Several witnesses described students carrying passports or birth certificates, families keeping children home, and schools shifting large numbers of students to virtual learning. Speakers from districts in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota said the presence of ICE or federal agents near schools and bus stops has undermined attendance, trust, and the ability to teach and learn.
Witnesses also emphasized that the bill would provide needed clarity for educators and administrators about how to respond if federal agents come to school property. Some speakers framed the issue as protecting all children and families, including immigrant and refugee communities, and said schools should remain safe, stable places focused on education rather than immigration enforcement. No opposition testimony or committee vote beyond adoption of the DE1 amendment and the motion to place the bill on the general register was shown in the transcript.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDT-LBT, EDT, EDT Public Hearings 02-06-2025
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- First up is Senate Bill 1536.
- First up is Senate Bill 1536.
- Moving on to Senate Bill 1571, relating to tourism. Senate Bill 1571, relating to tourism.
- Let me see in the bill. We can provide you a report and update. See, it's in the bill.
- bill is Senate Bill accepted the first bill is Senate Bill 891<01:15:51.480>
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Summary:
The joint Senate hearing covered Senate Bill 1536 and Senate Bill 1571. SB 1536 concerned the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s CEO position and whether the exemption from retirement benefits should be changed. Testimony and committee discussion focused on the estimated cost, the current budgeted amount, whether the change would make the position more competitive, and whether alternatives such as a portable retirement plan had been considered. The witness said the proposal came from HTA’s legislative committee and that the position’s salary and benefits would still likely fit within the budgeted amount. No vote was taken on SB 1536 during the excerpted discussion.
The hearing then moved to SB 1571, relating to tourism. Debed and HTA representatives said they supported the bill in written testimony, but HTA’s witness said the measure had not been discussed or voted on by the full board and recommended deferring action until the board could clarify its position. Several members of the public testified both in support and opposition. Opponents raised concerns about changing “Hawaiian sense of place” to “Hawaii sense of place,” warning it could weaken protections for Hawaiian culture and invite broader interpretations that might affect places like the Hawaii Convention Center. Others opposed a provision removing a two-year waiting period for HBCB board members before serving on the HTA board, citing conflict-of-interest concerns.
Committee discussion centered on the meaning and practical effect of the bill’s language, especially the distinction between “Hawaiian” and “Hawaii,” the scope of HTA’s tourism and destination-management role, and whether translation and language policy were being applied too broadly or too narrowly. Some members argued the bill could help preserve Hawaiian culture and place, while others worried about exclusionary interpretations, costs, and whether resources would be better spent on programs rather than expanded translation. The hearing ended with the chair announcing a short break and moving toward decision-making, but no final action on the bill was shown in the excerpt.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill aims to... This bill aims to change that.
- Big ugly bill.
- But I have a concern that the 2018 bill may not have That the 2018 bill may not have been carefully drafted
- We passed a housing bill.
- We introduced a bill.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Feb 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm also aware that a bill has been filed this session, I think it's House Bill 305, that would supersede
- I heard you say that you’re meeting the requirements of, I think it’s Senate Bill 552.
- He said they should be available electronically, and the bill would allow that to happen.
- And that is the substance of the bill. Thank you, Senator. Any questions for the Senator?
- that I think should always be a consideration for us when we're drafting.
Summary:
The Joint Administrative Procedures Committee met on February 3, 2025, with a quorum present and took up three main items. First, the committee considered a large set of recommended objections to Agency for Health Care Administration rules, all centered on sunset provisions stating the rules would expire after five years. AHCA asked for another deferral while it reviewed the rules, arguing the sunset language was a form of self-restraint rather than an invalid exercise of rulemaking authority. Committee leadership disagreed that further delay would resolve the issue and moved to a single vote covering all objections. The motion passed by roll call, and the committee informed AHCA that an objection would be filed unless the agency amended the rules within 30 days.
The committee then heard an informational briefing from the Department of Environmental Protection on its Outstanding Florida Springs rule and stormwater rule. DEP explained that it did not prepare a statement of estimated regulatory cost for the springs rule because the proposed standards largely mirror existing water management district rules and the Central Florida Water Initiative framework, so DEP said there was no new regulatory burden. Members asked about permit authority, costs, and whether the rules were functionally different from prior rules. DEP maintained the rules set minimum standards and did not add costs beyond what regulated parties were already doing.
DEP also described implementation of the stormwater rule adopted under the 2020 Clean Waterways Act and later ratified by the Legislature in 2024. DEP said the rule was the product of years of workshops and technical advisory committee meetings, and that the final version included lower-cost alternatives, grandfathering, and phased implementation. DEP estimated the rule’s cost at about $2,600 per acre in the revised CERC, while industry witnesses said the real cost could be much higher, especially if land costs are included. A home builders representative argued the estimate understated impacts, while a stormwater engineer said the rule gives more flexible, performance-based tools and could become more cost-effective over time.
Finally, Senator Graal presented proposed Chapter 120 changes in SB 108, aimed at tightening and modernizing rulemaking. The proposal would require five-year rule reviews, annual agency reporting, faster notice of proposed rulemaking after authorizing legislation, electronic filing, public access to incorporated materials, clearer tracking of technical changes, and limits on how long rules can remain pending ratification. Members discussed whether the Legislature should be more specific in statutes about rulemaking deadlines and whether agencies should be more accountable when rules stall. No formal action was taken on the Chapter 120 proposals, and the committee adjourned after discussion.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Committees' Committee Jan 20th, 2026
Senate Committees' Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so let's talk about those three bills. Bills.
- I'm going to use the harm to self bill.
- You know, there's formula bills, budget bills, revenue bills. Then there will be the message pile.
- But if the governor sends down a message and before the bill comes out of drafting, if they change the
- We don't listen to bills; we don't debate bills, other than whether or not they're germane.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Criminal Judiciary REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Criminal Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this bill is part of a package Of bills that promote government accountability, and it is currently
- And we are with House Bill 3419.
- So, this bill does a couple of things.
- House Bill What was it? 36.
- , and it's in multiple bills.
Keywords:
firearms, carry on vessels, self-defense, Oklahoma law, gun rights, hunting, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, reckless driving, D2 felony, penalties, traffic offenses
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Public School Capital Outlay Council May 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Next time you have another draft, another update of this, if you could pass it out to us so we can make
- Chair, members, absolutely, we will take that into consideration and um just a reminder, this is draft
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Legislative Audit Commission - Audit Subcommittee 11/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I will also say that in the budget bill itself, and you know the biennial budget appropriations bill
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We're the draft report on findings. We're the draft report on findings.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/10/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (02/27/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- about this, House Bill 611, which does exactly this.
- about this, House Bill 611, which does exactly this.
- that House Bill 611 is going to...
- Paid family medical leave was passed in House Bill 2 of 2021.
- There is a bill to repeal paid family medical leave; it is House Bill 517.
Summary:
The committee held a work session on the Department of Business and Economic Affairs budget, with testimony from Chase Hegman and Kathy Frederickson. Early discussion focused on staffing and vacancies, including a senior planner position tied to FEMA requirements, a program assistant funded by federal ORID dollars, a program specialist being considered for reclassification, two Housing Champions positions to be funded in the next biennium, and temporary welcome center positions. Members also reviewed the commissioner’s office, indirect cost recoveries tied to federal program administration, and the structure and staffing of rest areas and welcome centers, including the Turnpike-funded locations and seasonal staffing patterns.
Members then moved through economic development and federal grant-related accounts. Hegman explained that a large share of the agency’s funding is federal, with some programs requiring state match, including the Apex Accelerator, which supports government contracting assistance for businesses. He described Apex as a small team that helps businesses with DOD and other contracting opportunities through webinars, matchmaking, and one-on-one support. The Office of Workforce Opportunity was described as largely federally funded through Commerce-related workforce programs and subrecipients, with some general fund support for agency-wide needs. The Northern Borders Regional Commission dues and capacity grant were also discussed, with officials explaining the state’s required contribution and the federal funds used to administer the program.
A major point of discussion was the proposed reduction to the Small Business Development Center, which officials said provides one-on-one technical assistance to new and small businesses and has a strong return on investment. Members questioned the cut, the federal funding sources, and whether there was a waiting list for services; officials said they would provide more detail on matching requirements and funding. The committee also reviewed travel and tourism accounts, including the joint promotional grant program and tourism advertising funds, both of which are proposed to increase. Officials said the tourism marketing formula is based on a percentage of meals and rooms tax revenue and argued that the spending generates significant visitor spending and tax revenue, citing an outside ROI study and examples of advertising in test markets. No votes were taken during the work session.
NH
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma Education Commission Apr 30th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Oklahoma Education Commission
Transcript Highlights:
- And there's another Bill Leyford has a bill too that tries to put some guardrails up.
- We could save About 40 grand on this bill if we didn't have those transaction or travel fees.
- We didn't get the funding, but what we did get that I think is important, which wasn't in the first draft
- And I think, in general, the importance of that bill is it's a first step to making sure that there is
- So, I've spoken to them a little bit, and I have some more on the draft that I've prepared, but I.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Committees' Committee Jan 20th, 2026 at 04:27 pm
Senate Committees' Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so Let's talk about those three bills.
- Senate Bill 2 is the Road Bonding Package.
- You know, there's formula bills, budget bills, revenue bills.
- But if the governor Sends down a message, and before the bill comes out of drafting, if they change the
- We don't listen to bills. We don't debate bills other than whether or not they're germane or not.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Human Services Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Human Services Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I would like to continue working on this bill.
- Of the bill, will there be questions? Will there be questions?
- I look forward to working this bill. Thanks.
- Senate Bill 888 was passed in 2019.
- Those are all the bills on the agenda for this morning.
Keywords:
home care, community services, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, rating system, inspection reports, substantiated complaints, agency oversight, child care, workforce, pilot program, affordable care, income eligibility, long-term care, revolving fund, options counseling, funding, consultation services, Medicaid, community-based services, seniors
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 04/08/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- asking for your support of this bill. asking for your support of this bill.
- I am before you with a bill that actually is a vehicle bill.
- also testify after the the bill. also testify after the the bill.
- Senate Senator Gustoson's bill 2236. Senate Senator Gustoson's bill 2236.
- in the bill?
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- nonprofit that drafts nonpartisan state legislation.
- We support this bill.
- So we support this bill. We heard Representative Ben Keathley's bill.
- , and it is the companion bill you heard a couple weeks ago, House Bill 2666.
- Anyone else in support of this bill? Anyone else? Anyone against this bill?
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1067, the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act, an anti-SLAPP measure intended to protect Missourians from meritless lawsuits that chill First Amendment activity. Senator Mike Henderson, the bill sponsor, said it would cover speech on matters of public concern, including social media and political speech, and would let defendants seek an early ruling so they are not forced through lengthy, expensive litigation. In response to questions, he said the bill would not eliminate defamation or slander claims and would likely reduce strain on the courts by allowing quicker dismissal of weak cases.
Supporters testified that the bill would protect journalists, broadcasters, and the public from frivolous suits aimed at silencing speech. The Missouri Press Association, the Institute for Free Speech, the Missouri Broadcasters Association, and Missouri Right to Life all spoke in favor. The Institute for Free Speech witness noted the bill is a companion to House Bill 2666 and said similar language has repeatedly received strong bipartisan support in Missouri and has been adopted in 36 states. Committee members asked about examples, the scope of protected speech, and whether expedited procedures would burden courts or disadvantage plaintiffs.
No witnesses spoke in opposition. After the public testimony, the chair closed the hearing on SB 1067 and adjourned the Judiciary Committee.