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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Oil and gas service companies face administrative barriers.
  • Pharr has one of the most important ports of entry in the United States.
  • We saw an influx of investments take place on the northern states.
  • So we're working hand-in-glove with the state of Tamaulipas.
  • And Vicky Lopez is a state representative in the state of Florida, correct? Yes, sir. Okay.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Mar 27th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • that the portion of State Highway 48 between its intersections with State Highway 550 and Fisherman's
  • court or presumably in federal court in a particular state.
  • Not be their fault in the state of Texas. That's a fair point.
  • Yeah, so we've had a couple of issues across different states.
  • Are they generally from parts throughout the United States?
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • As was stated, we think that with this bill, there could be potential significant savings to the state
  • I don't know that in other states, so this would apply to Nevada, so I can't speak to other states as
  • Most recently, General Counsel of the Nevada State Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration
  • , now Deputy Director General Counsel of the Nevada State Purchasing Division of the Department of Administration
  • and for everyone in the state.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/18/26 - Afternoon Meeting

Elections Finance and Government Operations

Transcript Highlights:
  • source of reading in the United States. source of reading in the United States.
  • Can you just tell us a little bit about those other states and what states are in it?
  • becoming unavailable within this state becoming unavailable within this state if<00:32:25.039>
  • There will be more states enough.
  • <01:04:53.119> would very unlikely that the state would very unlikely that the state would
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/16/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • They can go to the state and say, we don't have good rating.
  • Mark Barnes with Arizona School Administrators.
  • or out-of-state chartered entities.
  • About 20 to 25 other states have implemented this policy.
  • Chair and members, I'm Jeffrey Ong, AZ 529 plan administrator, here on behalf of the Arizona State Treasurer's
Summary: The committee first approved the March 9, 2026 minutes and held House Bills 29 and 2939 at the sponsor’s request. It then took up House Bill 2016, which would eliminate the late-filing penalty for taxpayers with zero income tax liability; after discussion about whether taxpayers still need to file to establish that they owe nothing, the committee adopted an amendment narrowing the bill to income tax filers and passed the bill 4-3. The Department of Revenue said it was neutral on the bill but supported the amendment. The committee next heard House Bill 2289, which updates the property-value examples used in bond/override election pamphlets and truth-in-taxation notices from older low values to $300,000. Supporters said the figures are outdated and should better reflect current home values; opponents questioned whether $300,000 was the best benchmark and whether adding another example would confuse voters. The bill passed 4-3. The committee also approved House Bill 4103, which bars school districts from calling bond elections if enrollment is below 50% of capacity. Supporters argued districts should use or monetize excess space before asking taxpayers for more debt, while school administrators and others said the measure would block needed maintenance, safety upgrades, and local decision-making. It passed 4-3. Two related agricultural property bills, House Bills 2104 and 2105, were both amended and passed 4-3. HB 2104 creates a four-year period after a successful agricultural property tax appeal during which assessors generally may not reclassify or reinspect the property absent changes in use, ownership, splits, or improvements. HB 2105 requires advance notice of inspections and inspection reports and provides a three-year inspection exemption after the most recent inspection, with similar exceptions. Farm and ranch groups said the bills provide fairness and certainty after successful appeals; county assessors opposed them as limiting oversight and creating unequal treatment. The committee also passed House Bill 2256 unanimously, which sets notice and title procedures for salvage auction dealers when insurance claims are denied or unpaid, and House Bill 2979 unanimously, which updates credit union regulatory timelines and procedures. Later, the committee passed House Bill 2996 unanimously, clarifying that certificates of insurance are informational only and cannot expand coverage or rights, with penalties for misrepresentations. It also heard House Bill 2174, which renames and updates regulation of insurance modeling and data organizations, requires model filings, and revises related reinsurance provisions; the discussion focused on how DIFI would regulate models versus the companies that create them, but no vote was taken in the portion provided. Finally, House Bill 2477 was introduced to conform Arizona’s 529 plan to federal law by increasing the K-12 withdrawal limit to $20,000, adding post-secondary credentialing expenses, and allowing rollovers to ABLE accounts and Roth IRAs if requirements are met; the sponsor and Treasurer’s Office supported it as a cleanup/conformity measure, and discussion began on how the new rollover options would work.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

County and Municipal Government Feb 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Believe it or not, those of us as state elected... Never have to deal with that again.
  • Believe it or not, those of us as state elected officials fall under the same category.
  • And the only thing I know that we don't have to live in a district for in the state is like U.S.
  • Representative, so just to clarify what our representative from Tulsa just stated is the word may, I
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • What would be the system modifications to the pension administration?
  • That investment has already made a meaningful impact across the state.
  • There's a lot of STEM work in our state.
  • And that's not unique to this administration. It happens in every administration.
  • So for us to be able to... ...body of constituents around the state.
Bills: HB40, HB100, HJR1, SB64, SB19, SB44, SB83
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 30th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Bills: HR72, HR73, HR74, HR75, HR76, HR77, HR78, HR79, HR80, HR81, HR82, HR83, HCR36, HCR37, HCR38, HCR39, HCR40, HCR41, HB368, HB433, HB1017, HB1018, HB1019, HB1020, HB1021, HB1022, HB1023, HB1024, HB1025, HB1026, HB1027, HB1028, HB1029, HB1030, HB1031, HB1032, HB1033, HB1034, HB1035, HB1036, HB1037, HB1038, HB1039, HB1040, HB1041, HB1042, HB1043, HB1044, HB1045, HB1046, HB1047, HB1048, HB1049, HB1050, HB1051, HB1052, HB1053, HB1054, HB1055, HB1056, HB1057, HB1058, HB1059, HB1060, HB1061, HB1062, HB1063, HB1064, HB1065, HB1066, HB1067, HB1068, HB1069, HB1070, HB1071, HB1072, HB1073, HB1074, HB1075, HB1076, HB1077, HB1078, HB1079, HB1080, HB1081, HB1082, HB1083, HB1084, HR70, HR71, HCR35, HB31, HB326, HB1013, HB1014, HB1015, HB1016, SB192, SB196, SB198, SB203, SB204, SB214, SB216, SB257, SB291, SB383, HB13, HB23, HB25, HB32, HB41, HB42, HB90, HB120, HB121, HB122, HB127, HB138, HB139, HB141, HB179, HB187, HB213, HB247, HB286, HB332, HB344, HB357, HB367, HB370, HB462, HB505, HB527, HB537, HB605, HB680, HB681, HB725, HB780, HB782, HB847, HB892, HB911, HB916, HB1012, HR15, HR20, HCR14, HB53, HB57, HB64, HB102, HB106, HB111, HB137, HB152, HB155, HB177, HB238, HB256, HB258, HB337, HB359, HB363, HB386, HB434, HB546, HB557, HB584, HB661, HB697, HB726, HB727, HB747, HB756, HB758, HB759, HB765, HB767, HB825, HB858, HB930, HB941, HB957, HB964, HB58, HB69, HB93, HB166, HB199, HB201, HB202, HB218, HB223, HB224, HB231, HB235, HB246, HB338, HB349, HB352, HB379, HB405, HB429, HB535, HB547, HB577, HB588, HB626, HB636, HB652, HB653, HB669, HB688, HB691, HB721, HB738, HB806, HB851, HB857, HB861, HB889, HB904, HB907, HB908, HB929, HB1009, HB868, HB119, HB140, HB739, HB842, HB875, HB919, HB61, HB185, HB233, HB613, HB848, HB52, HB228, HB289, HB735, HB796, HB722, HB284, HB301, HB827, HB953, HB901, HB9, HB46, HB193, HB400, HB436, HB468, HB570, HB582, HB733, HB746, HB923, HB952
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • was requested by the Uniform Law Commission, which seeks to streamline statutes across the United States
  • State. I yield to questions and move for adoption. Member yields.
  • You know, I look at our the most important assets the state of Oklahoma has in its people.
  • Secretary of State, Secretary of Elections on this bill too, so they're ok with it.
  • I'm the Assistant Secretary of the State Election Board. You're now recognized. Thank you.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 17th, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • Eric McClure, state court administrator, waives in support for the state court system.
  • State or federal law that probably have a contract with the state, whether a woman-owned business or
  • If it is specifically delineated in federal or state law, it was easier to comb through state law versus
  • If there are exceptions for the state level, it still can be done at the state level.
  • We are a diverse state.
Summary: The Committee on Rules met with a quorum and considered a long agenda of bills, many of them retained from the prior week. The most debated measure was CS for SB 706, which would preempt naming of major commercial service airports to the state and designate Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump International Airport, subject to FAA approval and a trademark agreement. Amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to prevent private financial benefit from the naming. Several senators spoke in opposition, citing concerns about naming an airport after a sitting president, lack of local input, and the trademark/licensing arrangement; supporters argued there was no cost to the airport and that the bill simply set a state naming policy. The committee reported the bill favorably after a roll call vote. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 546 on conservation land notice requirements, CS for CS for SB 1014 on municipal utility service to properties outside city limits, CS for SB 1500 on uncontested probate proceedings, SB 962 on excluding farms from certain zoning definitions, and CS for SB 820 on problem-solving court reporting requirements. The committee then approved several bills from Senator DiCeglie and Senator Arrington. SB 840, addressing land-use regulations for local governments affected by natural disasters, was supported by local-government and environmental advocates who said it would restore local control after SB 180’s hurricane-related restrictions; the sponsor said it was intended to correct unintended consequences of last year’s law. CS for SB 856, requiring online listing platforms to show estimated ad valorem taxes on residential listings, was amended to exclude social media platforms and broaden liability protections; the sponsor and a county property appraiser described it as a consumer-transparency measure. CS for SB 110, clarifying homestead exemption treatment for long-term leases that end at death, was also reported favorably. The committee took up a controversial strike-all amendment to SB 212, which focused on public swimming pools and added residency and related restrictions for certain sex offenders and offenders on community control or probation. The amendment drew strong opposition from advocates and affected families, who argued it would worsen homelessness, impose broad geographic restrictions, and lack evidence of improving child safety; supporters said it was a targeted public-safety measure. Despite the objections, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also approved SB 684 on electronic signatures for total-loss vehicle and vessel titles, SB 394 on reinsurance intermediary managers, SB 434 on property tax assessment treatment for wind-hardening improvements, CS for CS for SBs 658 and 608 on water-safety requirements for rental properties with pools or nearby water, SB 748 on adding voting-rights restoration information to sentencing score sheets, and CS for SB 824 requiring school districts to inventory unimproved real property. The meeting ended while the committee was beginning SB 848 on stormwater treatment, with an amendment being introduced as the transcript cut off.
KY
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  • These repairs State Office Building.
  • First, from our Fund A Clean Water State First, from our Fund A Clean Water State Revolving<00:31
Summary: The committee first approved the April 27 minutes and then received several informational reports, including University of Kentucky medical equipment purchases, UK’s use of $200 million in Ever funds for a public-private partnership, school district debt issuances, UK’s planned use of construction manager-at-risk delivery on five projects, Kentucky Communications Network Authority capital projects under House Bill 6, and 14 UK lease improvements. Members were told the House Bill 6 item was also being discussed in the Information Technology Oversight Committee and could return later if needed. The main action item was University of Kentucky’s request to approve a $600 million public-private partnership for central plants and utility infrastructure tied to the Chandler expansion. UK said it would shift $200 million from previously authorized restricted funds into the P3, leaving the project financed through private equity and nonprofit debt with no UK or Commonwealth debt. UK representatives said the project is necessary to support 24/7 hospital operations, expand and modernize utility systems, improve redundancy and efficiency, and reduce long-term operating risk. Members asked about the source of the availability payments, which UK said would come from UK Healthcare revenues, and the committee approved the P3 agreement unanimously. The committee also approved a UK lease renewal for a 20,000-square-foot College of Medicine annex near the Bowling Green Medical Center. UK said the lease costs $38 per square foot, or $912,000 annually, and supports medical education expansion in the region, including growth from 120 to 160 students over four years. Members voiced support for the local impact, and the lease passed unanimously. Later, the committee approved a Transportation Cabinet aviation project for two medium box hangars at Capital City Airport, funded by $1,153,000 in federal money and $950,000 from the Aviation Economic Development Fund, which is supported by a 6% jet fuel tax with a $1 million annual cap per company. Members asked about the fund balance, the cap, and airport revenue sources, and staff said the airport also receives entitlement and federal infrastructure funds and earns revenue from hangar rent and fuel sales. The committee then approved two Finance and Administration Cabinet pool projects: a roof and skylight replacement at the Libraries and Archives building and exterior repairs at several state buildings. Finally, the committee approved six Kentucky Infrastructure Authority action items after hearing about one loan increase for the Springfield Wastewater Treatment Plant and five grant reallocations tied to Cleaner Water Program and county allocation pool funds. Members asked why one project approved in 2024 was only now increasing, and KIA explained that design, water division review, environmental review, and bidding can take one to two years. KIA also reported additional no-action items, including a Brandenburg water grant split among two projects and 17 Kentucky Waters projects provided for information. The meeting ended with approval of the action items and no further action on the informational grants.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate legislative Session Mar 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • state-owned lodges, hotels, or cabins.
  • You notify the other state, and then this chamber cannot dictate what another state is going to do.
  • No, we cannot take an enforce in another state.
  • providing information about a voter in that state who has registered to vote in this state.
  • So the way it's stated right now, they have to make an appointment with the LP Administration or go into
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs May 5th, 2025

S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some of them are not from the state where they exit the military.
  • Stephen Price, former United States Army, I am for the bill. Thank you, sir.
  • structures that are needed across the state.
  • needs, helping counties comply with state law while supporting veterans.
  • Even Price, former Sergeant, United States Army.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Are we seeing this in other states? And how many states?
  • About other states: Are we seeing this in other states, and how many states, if any, are doing what Arizona's
  • But this state won't do that.
  • It is United States history.
  • It is United States history.
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2308, which would prohibit dental insurers and their holding companies from owning dental practices or other businesses regulated by the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners. The sponsor and Arizona Dental Association argued the bill is meant to prevent vertical integration and payer control over provider care, while Delta Dental of Arizona opposed it, saying the measure would block nonprofit insurers from investing in clinics for indigent care and create regulatory burdens. After discussion about private equity ownership in dentistry and whether nonprofit insurers should be exempted, the committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2308 a do pass recommendation. The committee then took up House Bill 4001, as amended, which creates a licensing and enforcement framework for alternative nicotine products beginning in 2028, restricts youth-targeted marketing, and increases penalties for selling to minors or manufacturing/distributing without a license. Supporters, including the sponsor, Border Security Alliance, and industry representatives, said the bill would improve supply-chain transparency, curb illegal products, and strengthen youth access enforcement. Opponents, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, argued the bill should instead create a full tobacco retail licensing system and include broader nicotine definitions, while also warning that enforcement resources would be insufficient. The committee adopted the amendment and then approved the bill 6-1. House Bill 2873, as amended, was also approved unanimously. The bill allows a person or organization that files a city or town referendum petition to withdraw it before it qualifies for the ballot, with retroactive application to withdrawals filed beginning January 1, 2026. The committee then heard House Bill 2408, which revises Arizona Board of Nursing complaint procedures, confidentiality rules, investigation timelines, expungement authority, and board oversight of nursing education programs. The sponsor said the bill responds to long-standing audit findings and aims to improve fairness and timeliness, while nursing board officials opposed provisions affecting education oversight and warned about patient safety, costs, and liability. Nurses and other supporters described delayed investigations and the need for expungement relief. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2408 on a 5-2 vote. Additional bills heard included House Bill 2342, which limits HOA restrictions on backyard shade structures and related installations; it passed 7-0 after supporters described a family hardship case and committee members criticized HOA overreach. House Bill 2323, which extends Arizona’s motor vehicle lemon law protections to lessees, also passed unanimously after testimony from the sponsor, attorneys, and a consumer describing repeated repair failures on a leased vehicle. The committee also began hearing House Bill 4010, which would establish a Board of Genetic Counselors under the Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners and set licensure and disciplinary rules, but the transcript ends before any final action on that bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Local entities across the state and some $1.9 billion at the state level.
  • This includes taxing entities across the state and some $3.5 billion at the state level.
  • other states are doing.
  • A total of 22 states are involved.
  • state and federal resources.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Higher Education Finance and Policy

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  • how we're going to save the state grant. how we're going to save the state grant.
  • state financial aid. state financial aid. >> Representative<01:10:34.080> Robbins.
  • of this state. of this state.
  • receive, uh state aid? receive, uh state aid?
  • only 10 do that in the United States. only 10 do that in the United States.
Bills: HF1323, HF3500
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Sep 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • in the next few days, we remind each other that we are just people trying to do a tough job for the state
  • That we keep our tongues in check and our ears sharp, and we move the state forward in a way that is
  • Members, the Committee on State Affairs will meet upon recess.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Sep 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • drugs, including the jurisdiction of and effect of certain judgments by courts within and outside the state
  • I'm referring the prohibitions on the manufacturing and provision of abortion-inducing drugs to State
  • maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency, is also referred to State
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part III) Sep 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first drug, Mifepristone, it comes from the United States.
  • A state court could not; of course, a federal court could. Right. Okay.
  • It specifically states what is requested of the study in the bill.
  • the deep state—that there is no one the law.
  • Legislature to state affairs.