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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Emergency Management Committee Jul 14th, 2025
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Scientists know how to protect homes, but current laws spread mitigation efforts across multiple codes
- Jolena Voris on behalf of LEAD California Cities in strong support.
- I am a long-time resident of Roseville and Roseville City Commissioner. I 100% oppose this bill.
- Good afternoon, my name is Eason Couture, I'm a former finance commissioner for the city of Davis.
- Hi, I am prena Kumari from Roseville City.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Joint Hearing: Senate and House Select Committees on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Jul 23rd, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Those cities, if those counties have a city.
- What is a code rule? A firefighter asked the dispatch to send out a code red alert.
- Code Red is...
- In the bigger cities, that's not how it works; you get everybody with every discipline at every city
- This could be accounted for in a city, et cetera, including building codes and elevation requirements
Keywords:
flooding, emergency response, communication systems, first responders, disaster management, Texas Water Development Board, regional planning, public safety
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on discussions around the recent floods in Texas, specifically addressing emergency preparedness, response coordination, and recovery efforts. Officials from various agencies provided testimonies on the challenges faced during the emergency, including issues with communication systems among first responders. Notably, the need for improved inter-agency communication and technology integration was emphasized, with recommendations for establishing regional communications units for better coordination during disasters. The audience included local government representatives and emergency management partners, who shared insights and experiences from the recent flooding events.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jul 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, enactment of provisions in Idaho Code 36-106 that remain in Idaho Code today.
- And so that remains a very instrumental part of Idaho Code to this day.
- city of McCall.
- I'm not sure if they have anybody directly from the city of McCall.
- Idaho depredations are specified in Idaho Code 36-1109.
Summary:
The committee heard two main presentations. First, University of Idaho representatives Rob McQuaid, Matt Powell, and Dean Dennis Becker described the university’s land-grant mission and its work in agriculture, natural resources, extension, research, and workforce training. They highlighted the Morrill, Hatch, and Smith-Lever Acts; the university’s colleges and research stations; the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station; 4-H; the CAFE dairy research facility; the deep soil ecotron; the wildfire, forestry, and policy analysis programs; and the university’s role in veterinary, forestry, and agricultural education. Members asked about quagga mussels, New World screwworm, chronic wasting disease, federal and state funding cuts, and the status of the CAFE project. The university officials said they were willing to assist on invasive species issues, but emphasized not duplicating or diluting agency work, and they described significant impacts from federal funding delays and state cuts. No votes were taken.
The committee then heard testimony from Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse on Idaho’s position regarding ICE’s 287(g) partnership programs. He argued that participation should remain voluntary and locally controlled, and explained the differences among the jail enforcement, warrant service officer, and task force models. He said local agencies already cooperate with ICE in limited ways, but mandatory participation could create staffing, liability, and community-trust problems. Members asked about costs, detention standards, administrative versus criminal warrants, liability exposure, and whether deputies lose local control under task force arrangements. Hulse said the programs vary in cost and complexity, that ICE housing standards can be burdensome, and that local sheriffs should decide based on resources and community needs. The committee also discussed the number of Idaho agencies currently participating and the compensation and exit provisions in the agreements. No formal action or vote was taken.
In a later segment, the committee heard testimony from the Idaho Wool Growers Association and sheep producers on the long-running domestic sheep and bighorn sheep conflict. Stan Boyd reviewed prior legislation and litigation involving bighorn sheep transplants, notice requirements, and “hold harmless” protections for permittees, while Harry Solon described how forest closures and bighorn-related decisions reduced his family’s sheep operation and forced layoffs. The testimony focused on the economic and family impacts of the closures and lawsuits, and on the history of state efforts to protect grazing permittees. No committee action was recorded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The City of Belton first adopted a juvenile curfew ordinance in 1993.
- Other cities with larger numbers tell a different story.
- Since the city of Temple, since 2023, the city of Temple saw a continued rise in runaway, criminal mischief
- The city of Tom Ball actually.
- I've spoke with my city manager and, and, and, uh, he supported that.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Delivering for the Northland – Senator Grant Hauschild May 12th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The conversation was about updating our tax code and how the economy works now. Exactly. Exactly.
- </c> code and how the economy works now. code and how the economy works now.
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- I mean, shut down in the Twin Cities.
- </c><00:09:45.760><c> and</c><00:09:45.920><c> the</c> can feel like the Twin Cities and the can feel
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 024 Feb 6th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They were the code talkers um which actually one of the only codes uh that I believe they couldn't break
- They were the code talkers um which actually one of the only codes uh that I believe they couldn't break
- believe</c><01:24:34.000><c> they</c> the only codes uh that I believe they the only codes uh that I
- They're not called cities. called towns. They're not called cities.
- </c> the city. the city.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- Hawaii procurement code Vice chair thank Hawaii procurement code Vice chair thank you<00:20:41.000><c
- And they said, well, it's very simple: we just changed our procurement code.
- And they said, well, it's very simple: we just changed our procurement code.
- And they said, well, it's very simple: we just changed our procurement code.
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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Nine - Monday, March 23
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Louis City yield? Lady from St. Louis City: Yes. Proceed, please. Lady from St. Louis City: Yes.
- Louis City, St.
- Louis City and Kansas City giving to a 10% rural development fund.
- So any city from here to Kansas City and everywhere, well, from St.
- So any city from here to Kansas City and everywhere, well, from St.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Petitions must include a place for each petitioner to sign and print his or her name and the address, city
- Voters in Kansas City do not have the ability to choose a member of Congress of their choice anymore
- Prior to forwarding it to the Code Revisor for a review certificate.
- It will not be reviewed by the Code Reviser’s Office. You have to go through this entire process.
- For contrast, the city of Olympia is just over 17 square miles.
Keywords:
redistricting, congressional representation, census, state law, legislative boundaries, ballot measures, petitioners, signature gatherers, voting rights, election integrity, initiative process, referendum, signature gathering, ballot measure, citizen actions, support demonstration, 904, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/5/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the western prairies, from Bluff Country to the Boundary Waters, from the Iron Range to the Twin Cities
- 02.320><c> Twin</c> Waters, from the Iron Range to the Twin Waters, from the Iron Range to the Twin Cities
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It is a common-sense, pro-taxpayer bill that conforms Arizona's tax code with the federal tax code and
- It is a common sense pro-taxpayer bill that conforms Arizona's tax code with the federal tax code and
- , that we now are trying to apply to the Arizona tax code with this bill.
- For all the rest of the seniors, especially in Sun City and Sun City West, this is a good benefit them
- By conforming Arizona's tax code with the federal tax code, we provide immediate relief to seniors, working
Summary:
The House convened, approved the journal, recognized the Doctor of the Day, and welcomed several guest groups, including JAG students and students from Heila Ben High School. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole to consider HB 2153, the annual tax conformity bill, which was described by supporters as aligning Arizona tax law with recent federal changes and providing relief through no tax on tips and overtime, a larger child tax credit, a new child care expense deduction, and a deduction for certain retirement income. Opponents argued the measure would primarily benefit wealthy individuals and corporations, reduce state revenue, and leave some seniors out because the retirement-income deduction is tied to retirement accounts. Members also discussed the Department of Revenue’s already-issued tax forms and the need for certainty for filers.
After extended debate, the Committee of the Whole gave HB 2153 a do pass recommendation by a vote of 31-26, and the House adopted the report and sent the bill to engrossing. The House then took up the Senate mirror bill, SB 1106, substituted for HB 2153, and after floor explanations of vote, passed it 31-27 with 2 not voting. Supporters said the bill would help working families, seniors, and small businesses and prevent filing confusion, while opponents repeated concerns about cost, fairness, and impacts on public services. The bill was transmitted to the Senate.
Following the tax vote, members made several announcements, including birthday wishes and a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and committee chairs announced upcoming cancellations. The House then recessed and reconvened for first reading and referral of a long list of new bills covering topics such as elections, health care, education, transportation, public safety, taxation, housing, and appropriations. The session ended with a motion to adjourn until the next scheduled meeting.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, this is part of our DOGE Task Force Code Cleanup Act effort, where agencies were tasked to
- code provisions.
- Employee contributions are now covered under Idaho Code 59-13-22.
- places in the code.
- Chairman and Senator Ward Engelking, no, we haven't heard any pushback on these codes.
Summary:
The Senate Commerce Committee first considered two gubernatorial reappointments. It voted to send Senator Todd Lakey’s reappointment to the State Insurance Fund Board to the Senate floor with a recommendation for confirmation, and then did the same for Kevin Settles’ reappointment to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board. Both motions passed without opposition, though members joked about the Lakey appointment and one senator noted he would reserve the right to change his vote on the floor.
The committee then heard three RS drafts from Senator Lakey as part of a code cleanup effort tied to the DOGE Task Force. RS 32897 would repeal outdated veterans-related provisions tied to transferred assets and the completed construction of the North Idaho Veterans Home; RS 32901 would remove obsolete provisions related to county public defender employee transitions and old employee procedure language; and RS 32906 would repeal outdated PERSI-related provisions involving former community college employees, city employees, and certain firefighters. Each RS was moved to print, and Lakey said there had been no pushback on the repeals.
Finally, Representative Skaug presented House Bill 514, which would allow cosmetology and barber students to take the state exam once they reach 80% of their program requirements, rather than waiting until full completion. He said the bill had unanimous House support and no known opposition from schools, students, or salons. The committee voted to send HB 514 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, this is part of our DOGE Task Force Code Cleanup Act effort, where agencies were tasked to
- code provisions.
- Employee contributions are now covered under Idaho Code 59-13-22.
- places in the code.
- Chairman and Senator Ward-Engelking, no, we haven't heard any pushback on these codes.
MO
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study Sep 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- them, along with the logistics of providing different opportunities that you might find easier in a city
- The city of Gallup is hiring our interns directly into the workforce in our community.
- like 40-20, which are At-risk and alternative programs encompass many things in one code.
- You had talked about the code, 4020 code, that it contains way too much data.
- that are off of that 4020 code in order to delineate each one of those initiatives.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs May 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Once you have proven that it has been rehabilitated, according to the city of...
- governing authorities' code of ordinances and their building code, you could then get that property tax
- City is an option to them on the number of.
- And so the city council...
- I'll use City Hammond and say I want to do OMV services.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs met on May 11, 2026, approved the April 27 minutes, and then took up several House bills. HB 618, by Rep. McMakin, would update Louisiana Economic Development fees and filing charges by indexing them to inflation and allowing some discretion to waive or reduce fees for small businesses; it was reported favorable. HB 732, by Rep. Owen, drew extensive discussion because it combined two issues: temporary OMV relief for a hospice-related ID problem and a suspension of the new hybrid vehicle road usage fee. Members and the OMV commissioner raised constitutional and drafting concerns about waiving or eliminating obligations, and the committee discussed how newer vehicle classifications blur the line between electric, hybrid, and gas-powered vehicles. The committee ultimately reported HB 732 favorable, with the understanding that amendments and further work would be needed before floor action.
The committee also reported favorable on HB 217 and HB 214 by Rep. Henry, which would authorize local governments to grant property tax exemptions for the rehabilitation of blighted property and place the related constitutional amendment before voters. Testimony emphasized that the measure is permissive for local governments, applies only after a property is formally blighted and rehabilitated, and is intended to encourage redevelopment while preserving some tax revenue. Members discussed the exemption level, duration, and the need for clearer definitions of blight, but no objections were raised. HB 593, also by Rep. Henry, would raise the maximum service fee for OMV public tag agent offices statewide; the commissioner explained that many offices are locally operated and that the increase would help cover costs, and the bill was reported favorable.
Later, HB 514 and HB 961, by Rep. Foreman, were reported favorable. HB 514 would allow local governments, by referendum, to provide additional property tax relief for seniors who meet income and freeze requirements, with phased age-based eligibility steps; HB 961 would extend a similar concept to certain homesteads held in trust. Members discussed the optional local nature of the program and the need to avoid overly broad rules. HB 908, by Rep. Mina, would increase certain Secretary of State business services fees to support operations and system upgrades; agency officials said the fees had not been comprehensively adjusted since 2013 and remained below regional averages, and the bill was reported favorable. The committee then heard an informational update on the capital outlay bill from the Division of Administration, including the use of bundled projects for universities and DOTD, the status of P1/P2/P5 funding, and available cash capacity. Finally, HB 1010, by Rep. Deshotel, was reported favorable after brief discussion; it would require assessors to report property tax collections to the Louisiana Tax Commission for centralized public reporting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 28th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment is coded as A.
- The amendment is coded A22.
- There are actually some small cities and not just cities of the first class when you look at the system
- The amendment is coded A38.
- The amendment is coded A.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Jun 4th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Transcript Highlights:
- And I assure you that we know how to code it now. Okay. All right. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- The next report for the committee's review is Forest City School District, which had one finding.
- That concludes the findings for Forest City. $1,215 for the facility rental fee.
- That concludes the findings for Forest City School District. Thank you, Mr. Fink.
- I'm the Forest City School Board President. Thank you for being here.
Summary:
The committee met to review education audit reports and adopted the minutes. Legislative Audit reported 103 education audits total, with 89 having no findings and 14 containing findings. The committee first heard from Camden Fairview School District, which had findings for spending operating funds on an end-of-year employee banquet and for unauthorized credit card charges. District officials said they had implemented stronger internal controls, stopped using the affected card, and would limit future events to comply with state law and constitutional requirements. Members questioned the district about prior practices, donated funds, and how teacher appreciation could continue without using operating funds; the report was filed as reviewed.
The committee then reviewed Forest City School District, which had a finding for spending $33,000 in operating funds on an off-campus end-of-year celebration and entertainment event. District representatives said the money came from a long-standing Pepsi-related donation fund, but acknowledged confusion over whether it should be treated as operational funds and said they would stop using it that way and provide training to staff and the board. Members discussed whether the funds were private donations or operating funds, the lack of a formal board vote, and whether the event was intended to recognize staff and growth; the report was filed as reviewed.
The committee also received notice of more serious findings that were referred to the prosecuting attorney and attorney general, including Conway School District for misuse of district funds and resources by former maintenance employees, Magnolia School District for undeposited activity funds, Westside School District for undocumented and personal credit card charges, and Boonville School District for paying a board member’s son in excess of the statutory limit without an approved exemption. The remaining eight reports with findings were filed en masse as reviewed, and the 89 reports with no findings were also filed en masse. The committee adjourned after noting that most districts reviewed had no findings.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS Jun 4th, 2026
LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
Transcript Highlights:
- And I assure you that we know how to code it now. Okay. All right. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- The next report for the committee's review is Forest City School District, which had one finding.
- That concludes the findings for Forest City $1,215 for the facility rental fee.
- That concludes the findings for Forest City School District. Thank you, Mr. Fink.
- I'm the Forest City School Board President. Thank you for being here.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill builds statutory clarity consistent with that ruling and existing Idaho code.
- need to bring more details on for you, Representative Crane, is the getting the refund back from the cities
- think that is a risk, to be frank, but I have not heard when I've spoken with the Association of Cities
- need to bring more details on for you representative crane is the getting the refund back from the cities
- Many times I spend a lot of time directing surveyors to Idaho Code or helping them understand Idaho Code
Summary:
The committee considered several RS drafts and one bill, with most of the discussion focused on property rights, business regulation, and state payment modernization. RS 32990, which would allow businesses to use a commercial registered agent address instead of a home address, was introduced after questions about whether it could make it harder to tell if a business is actually located in Idaho. RS 33170, dealing with short-term rentals, was also introduced; the sponsor said it would clarify property owners’ rights while preserving existing nuisance and public-safety protections. RS 33182, requiring employers to verify legal immigration status through E-Verify, was introduced after members said they wanted to discuss carve-outs and current verification practices in more detail.
The committee then heard RS 33102, which would extend the state’s inspection “shot clock” to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections. Members asked how the private-inspector backup system would work, whether municipalities might delay inspections knowing private options exist, and how refunds or certifications would be handled. The sponsor said the bill continues last session’s approach and that private inspectors are already certified, but several questions were left for the full hearing. RS 33063, a stablecoin proposal, drew the most skepticism and questions about whether it resembled a digital dollar, the fiscal impact, company ownership restrictions, and whether foreign ownership could be involved. Despite concerns, the committee voted to introduce it.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 512, which would reinstate an open-book Idaho jurisprudence exam for land surveyors. The sponsor and several surveyors testified that Idaho-specific law is essential because surveying affects property boundaries, rights-of-way, subdivisions, and irrigation issues, and that mistakes can lead to costly disputes years later. Opponents were not prominent in the testimony, though members asked about reciprocity and how out-of-state surveyors are licensed. After public testimony, the committee voted to send HB 512 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.