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KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Education. (2-19-26)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • His legal team, um, I've talked to leadership with Teacher Retirement System, our local KEA chapter.
  • Retirement System, our with Teacher Retirement System, our local<00:14:23.640><c> KEA</c><00:14:24.040><c> chapter
  • 24.720><c> ran</c><00:14:25.200><c> it</c><00:14:25.560><c> up</c><00:14:25.720><c> the</c> local KEA chapter
  • They've ran it up the local KEA chapter.
  • </c><00:32:00.280><c> I</c><00:32:00.480><c> I</c><00:32:00.560><c> trouble</c> I'm troubled a little
Keywords: 958, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (03/03/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • for<00:32:39.519><c> a</c><00:32:39.639><c> number</c><00:32:39.960><c> of</c><00:32:40.240><c> cases
  • :44.000><c> and</c><00:32:44.120><c> to</c><00:32:44.399><c> explain</c><00:32:44.960><c> I</c><00:32
  • :35.440><c> that</c><01:32:35.639><c> input</c><01:32:36.400><c> to</c><01:32:36.600><c> not</c><01:32
  • <01:32:43.679><c> and</c><01:32:43.840><c> typically</c><01:32:44.239><c> lacks</c><01:32:44.639><c>
  • and in<01:32:48.679><c> the</c><01:32:48.880><c> time</c><01:32:49.159><c> to</c><01:32:49.360><c> properly
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The Municipal and County Government Committee held public hearings on House Bill 471 and House Bill 373. HB 471 would create a temporary commission to study growth, traffic, planning, and land use issues in a group of southern New Hampshire towns, with possible recommendations on regional planning commission boundaries or coordination. Representative Perez said the bill was requested by Londonderry residents and local officials, and Eric Power of Brookline testified in support, saying the towns share corridor and development issues that cross regional planning commission lines. Several members questioned whether existing law already allows towns to form regional planning commissions under RSA 364:6, whether the bill should be broader, and whether the town list should include additional communities. The hearing closed with testimony counts reported as two in support and three opposed on remote sign-in, plus one opposed and one in support on the blue sheet. HB 373, sponsored by Representative Diane Powers, would revise RSA 41:11-a on town property leases. Powers said current law is too restrictive because leases over five years require repeated town votes, which she argued is impractical for long-term arrangements. She cited examples from Hampton and Brookline, including long-term road and property leases, and said she had found multiple similar cases. The bill would keep select board authority for leases under one year, allow a legislative body to authorize a specific longer lease by a three-fifths ballot vote, and preserve the existing five-year blanket leasing authority with a three-fifths vote, while keeping existing leases valid if authority is later rescinded. Eric Power testified in support, describing recurring lease renewals in Brookline and saying longer terms are needed for projects such as housing, cell towers, and solar arrays. Members asked about the change from a simple town vote to a three-fifths threshold and whether the bill duplicates existing mechanisms; Powers said the higher threshold was intended because the leases involve long-term commitments. No votes were taken during the hearing portion described.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • They<05:32:18.160><c> go</c><05:32:18.320><c> on</c><05:32:18.558><c> to</c><05:32:18.958><c> note</c
  • ><05:32:19.600><c> that</c><05:32:19.920><c> between</c><05:32:20.718><c> 2007</c><05:32:21.680><c> and
  • injured</c><05:32:42.878><c> in</c><05:32:43.120><c> a</c><05:32:43.360><c> decade</c><05:32:44.160>
  • </c><05:32:45.840><c> in</c><05:32:46.080><c> June</c><05:32:47.120><c> 2016.
Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 1012, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (03/03/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • 32:11.600><c> planning</c><01:32:11.960><c> board</c><01:32:12.280><c> and</c><01:32:12.400><c> gives
  • board<01:32:18.320><c> it's</c><01:32:18.480><c> the</c><01:32:18.600><c> planning</c><01:32:18.920>
  • <01:32:29.040><c> changes</c><01:32:29.360><c> need</c><01:32:29.520><c> to</c><01:32:29.639><c> be</
  • <01:32:41.719><c> board</c><01:32:42.000><c> has</c><01:32:42.159><c> many</c><01:32:42.400><c> other
  • longer<01:32:56.600><c> vote</c><01:32:56.840><c> on</c><01:32:57.000><c> zoning</c><01:32:57.480><c
Keywords: 1189, house, all
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Ways and Means Mar 23rd, 2026

Joint Committee on Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Flatline Chapter 70 funds coming into certain towns.
  • But we've never been treated well by Chapter 70.
  • Never been treated well by Chapter 70.
  • This Chapter 70 is huge.
  • Fourth, fix the Chapter 70 inflation gap.
Keywords: 1212, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/11/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • other means<04:32:10.000><c> and</c><04:32:10.119><c> that</c><04:32:10.319><c> lack</c><04:32:10.479
  • :32:11.560><c> rep</c><04:32:12.040><c> able</c><04:32:12.199><c> harm</c><04:32:12.479><c> so</c><04
  • <c> that</c><04:32:16.159><c> the</c><04:32:16.239><c> court</c><04:32:16.479><c> can</c><04:32:16.600
  • :32:36.280><c> city</c><05:32:37.080><c> or</c><05:32:37.440><c> one</c><05:32:37.638><c> to</c><05:32
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The discussion focused on a cannabis legalization/regulation bill and whether it should be retained for further study or moved forward. Members debated the fiscal impact, with one side emphasizing that the bill would cost about $7.1 million in the first two years before generating revenue, while supporters argued the House should make a statement in favor of legalization despite likely opposition from the Senate and governor. There was also disagreement over strategy: some said retaining the bill until closer to the next election would give the issue more visibility, while others said delaying would only avoid sending a bill the Senate was unlikely to take up anyway. A major point of contention was whether cannabis should be regulated by a new cannabis commission or placed under the Liquor Commission. Supporters of the Liquor Commission argued it already has enforcement infrastructure, especially for age restrictions, and could handle cannabis more efficiently without creating a new bureaucracy. Opponents said cannabis is a different industry that would require specialized expertise, and they objected to expanding the Liquor Commission, which they described as unpopular and costly. The committee also discussed past versions of the bill, including concerns about limited licenses and the perception that the earlier approach favored large businesses. Members reviewed specific provisions such as licensing fees, THC limits, and cultivation categories. One member noted a $10,000 fee for retail cannabis stores and cannabis product manufacturers authorized to perform extractions, while a smaller tier-one cultivator fee was described as a lower-cost option for small growers. There was also discussion of whether the bill would allow sales through general retail outlets or only dedicated cannabis stores, and whether plants and seeds were covered. No final vote or action was clearly recorded in the excerpt, but the main procedural question was whether to retain the bill for more work or advance it as written.
VT
VT

Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Session - 2026-03-20 - 9:30AM

Vermont House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c><00:32:27.560><c> So,</c><00:32:28.360><c> I</c><00:32:28.600><c> urge</c><00:32:29.000><c> you</
  • </c><00:32:35.480><c> And</c><00:32:35.640><c> we</c><00:32:35.760><c> need</c><00:32:36.000><c> to</
  • The<00:32:42.200><c> question</c><00:32:42.760><c> is,</c><00:32:43.120><c> shall</c><00:32:43.440><c
  • Are<00:32:47.760><c> you</c><00:32:47.880><c> ready</c><00:32:48.040><c> for</c><00:32:48.160><c> the
Keywords: 926, house, all
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment (3-6-25)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • you</c><00:32:17.760><c> know</c><00:32:17.880><c> we're</c><00:32:18.039><c> going</c><00:32:18.120
  • ><c> four</c><00:32:26.960><c> how</c><00:32:27.080><c> do</c><00:32:27.200><c> you</c><00:32:27.320>
  • :27.600><c> makes</c><00:32:28.120><c> feel</c><00:32:28.360><c> as</c><00:32:28.480><c> a</c><00:32:
Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00 Roll Call 00:24 SB 3 Discussion 01:06 SB 3 Vote 04:51 SB 15 Discussion 07:14 SB 15 Vote 14:42 SB 103 Discussion 15:39 SB 103 Vote 33:53 SB 201 Discussion 35:44 SB 201 Vote 39:47, 958, all
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met with a quorum and first considered Senate Bill 3, relating to student athletes and NIL. Senator Max Wise said the bill would modernize Kentucky’s NIL framework so universities remain competitive and student-athletes can benefit, noting the state’s earlier NIL law and the need to act before a pending national settlement. Several members supported the bill but expressed concern that NIL has changed college athletics and could eventually affect high school sports. The committee reported Senate Bill 3 favorably. The committee then took up Senate Bill 15, relating to minimum wage exceptions for minor league baseball players. Senator Amanda Bledsoe and MLB representative Josh Allen explained that the bill would align Kentucky law with the players’ collective bargaining agreement, treating the players as salaried rather than hourly workers and addressing overtime issues. Members discussed the minimum weekly salaries at Single-A and Triple-A, along with housing, meals, and health benefits under the agreement. The committee adopted a committee substitute, passed a title amendment, and reported Senate Bill 15 favorably. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 103, which concerns the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation and services for people with disabilities. Senator Danny Carroll and provider advocates said the bill would add regulatory oversight, require reporting to the legislature and governor, and give preference to in-state services when available, while preserving access to out-of-state services when needed. Testimony focused on Kentucky’s low employment ranking for people with disabilities, unused federal funds, provider funding concerns, and an OVR order of selection that would limit services to the most severe cases. The committee adopted a committee substitute and reported Senate Bill 103 favorably after supportive comments from members about the program’s impact on employment and quality of life.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Public Hearing - Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
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  • And<01:32:46.960><c> I</c><01:32:47.120><c> strongly</c><01:32:47.520><c> encourage</c><01:32:47.840>
  • </c><01:32:49.199><c> Mahalos</c><01:32:49.679><c> and</c><01:32:49.840><c> thank</c><01:32:49.920><c
  • </c><01:32:52.159><c> Anybody</c><01:32:52.560><c> else</c><01:32:52.719><c> in</c><01:32:52.880><c>
  • <02:32:12.479><c> HP</c><02:32:13.120><c> 1563</c><02:32:14.479><c> HD2</c><02:32:15.200><c> and</c><
Bills: HB1977, HB1764, HB1934, HB2533, HB1790, HB2181, HB1870, HB2140, HB2468, HB2358, HB1588, HB1688, HB1986, HB2030, HB2195, HB1949, HB1695, HB1950, HB2094, HB2115, HB2297, HB2336, HB2416, HB2049
Keywords: maternal health, infant health, mobile application, Medicaid, healthcare access, state programs, music education, public concerts, Hawaii State Library, cultural collaboration, music accessibility, libraries, education, reading programs, early childhood, nonprofit, community engagement, teacher retention, Hawaiian language education, special needs schools
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 1980, we were at 14 million people; we're now at 32 million.
  • Chapter F, or subchapter F of chapter 51, imposes penalties of $5,000 per person, per incident when a
  • I'm a member of the San Antonio AGC Chapter.
  • The Construction Trust Fund Act is in Chapter 162 of the Property Code.
  • The private Prompt Pay Act is It's found in Chapter 28 of the Property Code.
Bills: HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984
Keywords: digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes
MA
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Service

Transcript Highlights:
  • Retirement Board denied the request, arguing that judicial retirement allowances under General Law Chapter
  • 32, Section 65B, are calculated solely based on service as a judge, which in effect provided no benefit
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 20th hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-filed bills, with testimony limited to three minutes and written testimony accepted by email or mail. The committee heard several retirement-related bills and requests for creditable service or retirement adjustments, including H5246 for Jason Mitrecy, who sought credit for prior Vermont correctional service toward his Massachusetts Probation Service retirement, and a Beverly police chief retirement bill supported by Rep. Hannah Bowman and Chief John Lachillard, who asked to remain in service a bit longer and noted the bill had been updated to include age and health-exam language. The committee also heard from Danny DeLorati, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Judges Conference, in support of H5359/S3800, which would allow judges to receive military creditable service under the same terms as other state employees. He explained that the State Retirement Board had previously denied such credit to judges under existing law, and argued the change would correct an inequity for veteran judges. Committee members generally expressed support, emphasizing the need to get the language right and noting the bill’s broad veteran coverage. Finally, Alex Seminello testified about a dispute with the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System over buying back eight years of Rhode Island service after MTRS had initially approved the transaction and accepted more than $100,000 in transferred funds. He said he retired based on that approval, later learned the credit would not be honored, and was left with a much lower pension than expected. Senator Montigny then spoke in strong support of the petition. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair adjourned the meeting at the end.
FL
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-06-01 (1:00PM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • period, property values have risen dramatically and whereas Florida's local governments collected $32
  • properties eligible for a homestead exemption and clarifying that such actions are consistent with Chapter
Keywords: 998, house, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/13/2026)

Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Um, I'll fill in<00:32:23.840><c> a</c><00:32:24.000><c> few</c><00:32:24.240><c> of</c><00:32:24.399
  • ><c> the</c><00:32:24.640><c> gaps</c><00:32:25.200><c> of</c><00:32:25.600><c> kind</c><00:32:25.760
  • </c><00:32:48.399><c> years</c><00:32:48.640><c> we</c><00:32:48.799><c> do</c><00:32:49.039><c> have
  • the</c><00:32:58.320><c> agency</c><00:32:58.799><c> being</c><00:32:59.039><c> able</c><00:32:59.279
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

PBS Info Briefing - Mon July 28, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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  • </c> California's<00:32:39.440><c> claims</c><00:32:39.760><c> in</c><00:32:40.000><c> the</c><00:32:
  • </c><00:32:42.480><c> history</c><00:32:42.640><c> and</c><00:32:42.880><c> what</c><00:32:43.039><c>
  • > uh</c><00:32:47.679><c> protests</c><00:32:48.880><c> um</c><00:32:48.960><c> and</c><00:32:49.279>
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee held an informational briefing on federal and state authority over National Guard deployment in response to civil protest or unrest, prompted by recent federal actions and the California litigation in Newsom v. Trump. The chair explained the purpose was to help lawmakers and the public understand the legal background, the status of the California case, and possible Hawaii policy responses. David Day of the Attorney General’s office outlined several recent federal immigration-related executive actions and enforcement directives, then described Hawaii’s participation in multiple lawsuits challenging federal funding conditions, data-sharing demands, and the birthright citizenship order. A major portion of the briefing focused on Newsom v. Trump. Day summarized the June 2025 Los Angeles protests and the president’s memorandum federalizing National Guard units under 10 U.S.C. 12406, which California challenged as ultra vires, procedurally improper, and violative of the Posse Comitatus Act, the Tenth Amendment, and the APA. He said the district court initially granted relief, but the Ninth Circuit stayed the TRO and held, in a published decision, that review under section 12406 is highly deferential and that the president lawfully exercised authority under paragraph 3. He also noted California-law issues about orders being issued through the governor, and said Hawaii had supported California through amicus briefs and would continue to do so; the bench trial was scheduled for August 11-13. Members then asked how Hawaii law differs from California’s and whether the Ninth Circuit ruling would control here. Day said the standard-of-review aspects would likely apply, but the California-specific procedural language about orders issued in the governor’s name does not appear in Hawaii law. The committee also heard from Colonel Lloyd C. Phelps of the Hawaii Department of Defense, who explained that National Guard activations generally occur under Title 10 federal orders, state orders, or other statuses, and said the June 2025 federalization mechanism was a Title 10 call-up. He began addressing the president’s authority, the Posse Comitatus Act, and Hawaii’s own preparedness, but the discussion was cut short and members indicated they would return to the topic later. No votes were taken.
LA
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Commerce May 5th, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is dealing specifically with RS 32:12-53.1, which is dealing with the Louisiana Motor Vehicle
  • Whether that's in 12 point, whether that's in 24 or 32, I don't, for me, I'm not getting into that.
  • You know, if you just Google the OFI laws in Chapter 6, it refers to FDIC laws all day long.
  • Amendment number five would add a megaproject to the definitions in this chapter, and define that term
  • "Definitions in this chapter, and define that term as a commercial construction project for which the
Summary: The committee first deferred House Bill 1102 without hearing it. It then took up House Concurrent Resolution 66, which urges Louisiana Economic Development and other state agencies to continue studying rural parishes’ economic assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities. Representative Weible and Secretary Bougoir described the resolution as part of a broader effort to align state rural programs and create a strategic framework for rural development. Members emphasized infrastructure, workforce training, local coordination, and retaining young people in rural communities. An amendment requiring LED to report to the legislature by January 1, 2027 was adopted, and HCR 66 was reported favorably as amended. The committee next considered Senate Bill 102, which would allow qualified trade associations for motor vehicle dealers to bring declaratory and injunctive actions against manufacturers on behalf of dealers. Senator Presley and the Louisiana Automobile Dealers Association said the bill would consolidate similar disputes into one action, reduce costs, and help smaller dealers avoid retaliation or uneven litigation. Questions focused on standing, the limited remedies, and whether the bill would affect nontraditional sales models. Technical amendments were adopted, and SB 102 was reported favorably as amended. Senate Bill 521, concerning banks’ continued use of a non-surviving bank’s name after mergers or consolidations, drew the most debate. Senator Boudreau and former Senator Fred Mills said the bill would preserve community-bank identity while following FDIC guidance on clear disclosure and consumer notice. Several members raised concerns about codifying federal guidance, future changes to federal rules, and whether the bill should instead set a fixed transition period; an amendment to limit use of the old name to 24 months was adopted after discussion. Another proposed amendment tying the bill to 1998 FDIC branch-name guidance failed on a roll call vote. The bill, as amended, was then reported favorably. The committee also advanced House Bill 387, which narrows the scope of incidental engineering work by architects and clarifies the state fire marshal’s authority to review plans under both architecture and engineering laws, and House Bill 1228, which updates hearing-aid dealer licensing and consumer-protection rules, including testing periods, cooling-off rights, and refund/cancellation procedures. Both bills were reported favorably with technical amendments. The transcript then shifted to additional measures, including House Bill 975 on Public Service Commission reconstitution and several Senate bills by Senator Abraham on self-storage facilities and contractor licensing, but the provided text cuts off before those items are fully concluded.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/14/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division III (02/19/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • :05.480><c> to</c><01:32:05.719><c> develop</c><01:32:06.159><c> the</c><01:32:06.480><c> tools</c><01
  • /c><03:32:28.279><c> to</c><03:32:28.439><c> Melissa's</c><03:32:29.040><c> point</c><03:32:29.479><c
  • <03:32:32.840><c> of</c><03:32:33.040><c> positions</c><03:32:33.439><c> that</c><03:32:33.640><c> sit
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: House Finance Division III convened a work session on the DHHS budget, with the chair noting there would be no votes and that the committee would spend the day hearing from the commissioner’s office. Nathan White, DHHS Chief Financial Officer, opened with the Division of Finance/Office of Business Operations, explaining that the unit supports the department through daily financial management, AP/AR, audit work, expense projections, transfers, and procurement functions such as contracts, amendments, RFPs/RFAs, and grants management. He also described the division’s revenue and reporting work, including federal draws, CMS-64 reporting, and the public assistance cost allocation plan, and said the department had centralized rate-setting work and a small team handling Medicaid rate analysis and nursing facility rebase work. Members asked about vacancies, turnover, and budget changes. White said the division had 18 positions unfunded in the governor’s budget, reducing personal services from about $10.8 million to $9.9 million, and estimated the division’s vacancy rate at about 11 percent, below the department average. He said turnover was relatively low, with one retirement at the manager level and higher turnover mainly at lower AP-level positions. He also explained that some budget lines reflected reallocations rather than new spending, including fringe benefits centralized elsewhere and an EBT card contract moved into this unit because the staff member overseeing it works in Finance. When asked about a rent/lease increase, he said it was due to higher copier leasing costs under a statewide DAS contract. White highlighted several management and technology improvements. He said a business intelligence tool procured in 2022, using Salesforce and Excel-based data, helped DHHS better track federal revenue and maintenance-of-effort spending, reducing FY24 General Fund lapse by about 70 percent and federal/other revenue lapse by 88 percent compared with FY23; he warned that the tool is not funded in the current budget. He also described Lean Six Sigma efforts in the contracts team, training for vendors and nonprofits on procurement and indirect cost rules, and a Finance Academy to standardize policies and procedures. On the contracts side, he said the department uses Smartsheet for project management and DocuSign for electronic signatures, which cut contract execution time dramatically, but noted DocuSign is also not funded in the governor’s budget. The session ended as the committee prepared to move on to the Employee Assistance Program presentation.
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 02/24/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
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TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB21, and we are working on a committee substitute, is addressing Chapter 394 of the Local Government
  • The purpose of Chapter 394 was to let a property owner rent a unit below market rate to a family who
  • That is not the common practice, at least with Chapter 303 and not the common practice with Chapter 392
  • As you've heard already, Today, the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 394 is being misused to allow
  • Since 2018, we have distributed over 32 million to more than 40,000 families across the state.
Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223
Keywords: HB 21, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem tax, property tax, delinquent taxes, tax delinquency, penalty reduction, interest rate, split payment, installment payment, tax relief, county tax collector, taxing unit, property owner, tax collection, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax increase election, supermajority, 60 percent threshold
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jul 7th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

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  • We are going to pass, excuse me, I didn't finalize file items 32 and 33 on the Assembly third reading
  • am grateful that I had the opportunity to work alongside him, and that our book of life crossed chapters
  • am grateful that I had the opportunity to work alongside him, and that our book of life crossed chapters
Summary: The Assembly convened without a quorum, completed the roll call, and then proceeded with the day’s business after a prayer, pledge, and a moment of silence for victims of the Texas flooding. Procedural motions suspended several rules to allow committee notices, guest seating, and the withdrawal of AB 898 back to the Senate. Members also made several guest introductions, including family members, interns, and scouting troop visitors. On the floor, AB 1416 by Assembly Member Ta, a taxation bill, was concurred in with Senate technical amendments by a 60-0 vote. ACR 1, designating October 23 as Korean Ginseng Day, was adopted by voice vote after supportive remarks highlighting Korean culture and the health benefits of ginseng; 62 coauthors were added without objection. The Assembly also heard SB 119, the budget-related human services trailer bill, with extensive debate over CalWORKs, CalFresh, child welfare reporting, and housing/homelessness programs. Supporters framed it as a needed anti-poverty and safety-net measure, while opponents criticized it as expanding dependency and failing to address fraud and work requirements. SB 119 passed on a 54-11 vote. The second-day consent calendar, including AJR 16 on the Tijuana River, was adopted 71-0, and the remaining consent items AJR 15 and SB 765 were also adopted 71-0. The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, followed by announcements of upcoming committee hearings and the next floor session before adjournment until July 10 at 9 a.m.