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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 15th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, questions of the author?
  • Members, questions of the author?
  • Any other questions of the author? Hearing none, we're going to open up public testimony.
  • Members, questions with the author? Hearing none, we're going to open public testimony.
  • Members' questions with the author? Hearing none, we're going to open public testimony.
Summary: The committee took up a long list of pending bills before moving to several bills on the day’s posting. It reported favorably SB 438, SB 512, SB 647, SB 648, SB 715, SB 758, SB 1964, SB 2121, SB 2145, SB 2167, SB 2330, SB 2349, SB 2443, SB 2629, SB 2702, SB 1495, and SB 2268, with several of those adopted from committee substitutes. Some measures were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while others were reported to the full Senate. Votes on the pending-business bills were generally strong, though SB 715 and SB 2330 drew recorded opposition; SB 647 and SB 648 had one member present not voting because of confusion over the deed-related bills. A major discussion centered on SB 715, which would establish a reliability standard and penalties/incentives for generation resources. Senator Sparks said the committee substitute would avoid unfairly penalizing existing dispatchable generation, allow wind and solar to qualify through storage or backup power, give the PUC flexibility to set standards and phase in the program, and exempt switchable units. Critics raised concerns that it could raise consumer costs and destabilize the market, while supporters argued it would improve reliability. The committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported out 6-4. The committee also heard testimony on SB 2330, dealing with payroll deduction for association dues, where the author said the bill would end state involvement in dues collection except for first responders covered by meet-and-confer agreements. Members questioned why teachers and other employees were treated differently, and the bill was reported out 6-5. Other notable bills included SB 2864 on building-integrated photovoltaics, SB 1012 on sale of surplus state property, SB 2221 on fraudulent UCC filings, SB 1705 regulating cryptocurrency kiosks with licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and a 72-hour hold, SB 1181 on combative sports licensing, SB 2586 on HOA transparency, SB 2075 as a TDLR cleanup bill, and SB 383 restricting offshore wind interconnection based on impacts to shipping, wildlife, and coastal interests. Several of these were left pending after testimony, with SB 1705 drawing both law enforcement support and industry concerns over the fee caps and limits.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 9th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • First off, have you worked with the author of the bill?
  • And I'm not speaking for the author, but if in section 4, it says that section 552.231 is required.
  • And one of the things that I recognize is that none of the bills from any of the authors actually had
  • I guess my, have you met with the author about your concerns on this bill? I have not.
  • I'm going to defer to my colleagues and the author to take this any further. Thank you. Thank you.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Education Finance - 02/05/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • became a welder took on a lot less debt became a welder and<00:37:40.640> now<00:37:40.800>
  • To use words from the authorizing language back in 1975, it provides aid so that every school pupil in
  • To use words from the authorizing language back in 1975, it provides aid so that every school pupil in
  • <01:30:06.159> language<01:30:06.639> back words from the authorizing language back
  • words from the authorizing language back in<01:30:07.400> 1975<01:30:08.400> it<01:30:
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The Education Finance Committee met on February 5, 2025, to hear testimony from representatives of Minnesota’s Catholic and other nonpublic schools, focused on state nonpublic pupil aid, transportation, counseling, nursing, and related support programs. Meg Forette of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis argued that Catholic schools serve more than 30,000 students across many districts, educate a diverse population, and achieve strong academic results while operating at far lower per-student costs than public schools. She urged lawmakers to reject proposed cuts to nonpublic funding, saying they would be inequitable and harmful to lower-income families, and also raised concerns about state teacher-licensing requirements conflicting with Catholic values. Trisha Menshu, principal of St. John Paul II Catholic School in Northeast Minneapolis, described a student body with high levels of poverty, learning needs, and academic gaps, and said state-funded nurse and guidance-counseling services are essential to keeping students safe, healthy, and on track for high school. She said the school absorbs many costs itself, including medical supplies and significant staff time, and credited the support programs with helping students make strong academic growth and graduate on time. In response to a senator’s question, she clarified that the school uses the nursing aid for limited nurse time and pays other medical-related costs from operating funds, with no billing back to public school districts. Committee members asked follow-up questions about the relationship between teacher licensing and Catholic values, and about how medical needs for nonpublic students are funded. Forette said the concern was not with welcoming all students but with how DEI-related trainings and language are presented in ways that conflict with Catholic teaching. The committee then moved on to the next testifier, Andrew Hiliker of Stella Maris Academy in Duluth, who began by describing his school’s growth and the state’s role in supporting all students, regardless of school choice.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2026)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • authority authority and and and I'm<00:13:23.920> sure<00:13:24.880> others<00:13:25.760
  • And upon his debt all through his life.
  • That's a lot of money and we're still $900,000 in debt to this day.
  • That's a lot of money and we're still $900,000 in debt to this day.
  • It it unless it's site that authority.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Mar 10th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Relating to the composition of the governing body of a local mental health authority to health and human
  • vehicle collision report information to transportation, Senate Bill 1599 by Hagenby. ruling the authority
  • Senate Bill 1606 by Hinojosa. of Nueces, relating to the authority of the Texas Water Development Board
  • CR 27 by Eckhart, authorizing the burial of Guy Herman in the State Cemetery. to administration.
  • SJR 60 by Campbell. a constitutional amendment to authorize the Commissioner's Court of Accounting to
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division I (03/24/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • bonding, and at least the authorization is there.
  • bonding, and at least the authorization is there.
  • bonding, and at least the authorization is there.
  • bonding, and at least the authorization is there.
  • <05:06:56.240> or con holding 10% or more of debt or con holding 10% or more of debt or equity
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 733, a third-party litigation financing reporting bill. Representative Cole explained that the bill shifts reporting from the Secretary of State to the courts, which he said removes the fiscal note and helps insurers obtain information for underwriting and premium-setting. The committee accepted the explanation and voted ought to pass; the roll call was 8-0 in favor, with one member taking a pause. The committee then heard House Bill 219, dealing with the renewable portfolio standard and the renewable energy fund. Representative Bose argued the bill would reduce electricity costs by lowering the REC purchase obligation from 220,000 to 170,000, which he said would reduce payments into the renewable energy fund by roughly $1 million to $2 million and save consumers only pennies a month. After questions about timing and whether to wait for a DOE report, the committee voted to retain the bill for further discussion rather than advance it; the motion to retain passed 5-4. House Bill 365 was then discussed as an election-related bill intended to help verify citizenship for voter registration and create a voucher process for people who cannot afford a birth certificate. The sponsor said the Secretary of State may be able to use federal and state databases to verify citizenship, and if not, indigent applicants could receive a voucher reimbursed by the state, with a $25,000 appropriation included. Members raised concerns about the Secretary of State’s access to databases and the bill’s timing and cost, and the committee decided to hold the bill until Secretary Scanlan could come testify. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 552, which updates retiree health coverage rules so dependent children can remain on the plan until age 26, consistent with the Affordable Care Act. DAS officials said retirees pay the full cost for dependents, about $1,000 per month, while the state covers only the retiree and spouse. The committee voted ought to pass unanimously, 9-0. The committee then began discussion of House Bill 572, a housing bill aimed at missing-middle housing, describing a voluntary program to identify developable public land, support construction, and streamline review, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Formal House Session 40 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:51 am

Massachusetts House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They came through humanitarian parole, and that authority is not new and wasn't invented by the last
  • Thousands have secured work authorizations.
  • It calls for $117 million for our public housing authorities, a $2 million increase from FY26, as our
  • For over 35 years, these women have lived in fear, but did everything right to work with authorities
  • They had to change vendors to have a vendor to authorize chip-enabled cards.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The House began with routine business, including the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of three congratulatory resolutions honoring Eagle Scouts Charles Goodman, Jack Goodwin, and Liam LaCrooy. Members also adopted a House-Senate concurrence on House 4359, a Milford alcohol-license bill, after amending it to repeal Chapter 289 of the Acts of 2022 and set an effective date. The chamber then passed Senate 2596, establishing maintenance of private roads in Gloucester, and engrossed House 4887. The House also observed moments of silence for former Lynn City Councilor Richard Rick Ford, Louise M. Pedroso, and Mildred “Millie” Cox, and welcomed several guests, including students, civic visitors, and British Minister of State Stephen Doughty. The bulk of the session focused on budget amendments related to housing and emergency assistance. Amendment 1579, which would have tightened HomeBASE eligibility by requiring citizenship-status inquiries, was debated at length and defeated 26-130. Amendment 1582, which would have barred Housing and Livable Communities from conditioning grants on MBTA Communities Act compliance, was also rejected 27-126. Amendment 1583, which would have limited right-to-shelter eligibility to U.S. citizens with six months’ Massachusetts residency, was defeated 26-122. Supporters argued these changes would reduce costs and prioritize taxpayers; opponents said they would exclude lawful residents and undermine existing housing and shelter reforms. The House then adopted Consolidated Amendment F, covering energy, environmental affairs, and housing, by a vote of 154-0. Speakers highlighted major funding for rental vouchers, emergency shelter, HomeBASE, public housing, clean water, climate and agricultural programs, and food assistance. The chamber also considered and defeated Amendment 1218 on creating a data center commission, Amendment 1234 on eliminating certain energy surcharges, and several education-related amendments from Ms. Sullivan-Almeida: changes to special education reimbursement thresholds and rates, and a proposal to make regional school transportation funding mandatory rather than subject to appropriation. Those education amendments were all rejected after roll-call votes. Amendment 1580 on ending vocational school lottery admissions was withdrawn by its sponsor before a vote. The transcript ends as debate continues on Amendment 1308, which would increase a budget line item, but no final action on that amendment is shown.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • We still have the full authorities of a state law enforcement officer, but our jurisdiction is limited
  • But I'll tell you roughly, the Army, we're authorized just around 2,800 Army.
  • We simply do not have the authority to decide that.
  • That authority actually rests within the Navajo Nation.
  • Of course, you don't have the authority to say where to be built.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Appropriations, Transportation and Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • that funding was secured, the WPA service unit of the Great Depression was organized, and the county debt
  • Local governments are doing everything we can within our authority.
  • Non-lapsing authority allows responsible use of funds over a three-year period to stabilize agencies'
  • the job done, so that you have a slush fund of cash that you can move around because it's been authorized
  • I think it's going in the right direction, but at the end of the day, the people do have the authority
UT

Utah 2025 Regular Session

Transportation Interim Committee - November 20, 2025

Transportation Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that is you can give authority for plate readers to be used without probable cause.
  • I will make one note on that: the Tax Commission does have the authority to annually adjust fees for
  • Does the Tax Commission have the authority and the ability to yank someone's license for being unreasonable
  • We’ll introduce ourselves: Jay Fox, Executive Director of the Utah Transit Authority; Monica Howell Ferris
  • For this year's budget, when we look at operating revenue versus operating expenses and debt service,
Keywords: 985, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Governmental Organization Committee Jun 23rd, 2026

Governmental Organization

Transcript Highlights:
  • And thank you for the co-author request.
  • to ensure that we give authors the ability to get here.
  • The question is not whether the author means well.
  • I want to thank the author for bringing this bill forward.
  • AB 1991 simply provides this authority.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Senate in Session Mar 13th, 2026

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires the taxing authority to find that the local availability of affordable units has exceeded
  • Under certain circumstances, it requires the taxing authority to find that the local availability of
  • Even if the debt has not been retired by that date, is that correct? Senator Martin.
  • So we do maintain that authority.
  • And I think it'll help our communities, who will have the final authority based on their comp plan and
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest and staff introductions. The chamber then took up returning messages from the House and acted on multiple bills, with votes recorded on each. Senate Bill 628 on transportation facility designations was concurred in as amended and passed 31-4 after discussion about naming roads for deceased individuals and an exception for President Trump. The House amendment to the Live Local affordable housing package, CS/CS/HB 1389, was also concurred in and passed 35-0; Senator Claudio explained it as the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act, including new provisions allowing certain affordable housing on qualifying religious property, extending some timelines, and removing accessory dwelling unit language. CS/CS/HB 1451 on utility services was concurred in and passed 30-6 after questions about phasing out surcharges and reporting requirements. The chamber also substituted CS/CS/HB 1279 for SB 7038 and adopted an education amendment package before passing the bill 36-1, while several other measures were temporarily postponed. The Senate then considered CS/CS/SB 484 on data centers and concurred in the House amendment 383-957, passing the bill 31-6. Senator Avila said the amendment strengthened ratepayer protections, required a PSC tariff filing, and directed an OPAGA study on large-scale data centers. Several senators pressed concerns about the removal of the Senate’s nondisclosure agreement prohibition, the possibility of delayed public awareness of data center projects, and whether costs could be shifted to other ratepayers; Avila responded that the amendment preserved local land-use authority and that ratepayer costs could not be borne by the general body of ratepayers. Debate reflected a split between senators who supported the bill as a needed regulatory framework and those who objected to the transparency changes and the loss of the Senate’s original NDA language. Later, the Senate took up land use and development regulations, substituting CS/CS/CS/HB 399 for SB 208. An amendment by Senator Jones to remove language affecting a Fontainebleau Hotel water park project in Miami Beach failed 17-20 after debate over local control and preemption. Senator McLean’s amendments then added a sunset date and other changes, and Senator Claudio’s amendment preserved Miami-Dade’s urban development boundary supermajority protections and related planning provisions. The chamber then began extended debate on Senator Martin’s amendment creating a process for property owners to challenge rural boundary designations and seek compensation or removal from the designation without going to court; supporters framed it as a property-rights and due-process measure, while opponents argued it would undermine local planning, impose costs on taxpayers, and weaken voter-approved rural boundaries in Orange and Seminole counties. The transcript ends amid that debate, with no final vote shown on the rural boundary amendment in the excerpt provided.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
  • He has never had DSPs not working overtime, which only deepens the debt.
Summary: The committee heard House Bill 1001, sponsored by Representative Les Eaves, which would lower the individual income tax rate to 3.7% retroactive to the current year and reduce the corporate rate to 4.1% beginning in 2027. Eaves argued the bill continues Arkansas’s recent tax-cut strategy, would provide broad relief to working families, and would keep the state competitive while preserving future surpluses rather than cutting existing services. He and Representative Bray emphasized that prior tax cuts have benefited taxpayers and supported economic growth. Several opponents testified against the bill, including representatives from Arkansas Appleseed, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, a pastor, and individuals speaking about disability services and food insecurity. They argued Arkansas cannot afford further revenue reductions given needs in public education, early childhood care, Medicaid and food assistance, rural hospitals, and supported living services. Witnesses said the tax cut would disproportionately benefit higher earners while providing little or no relief to lower- and middle-income families, and urged the committee to prioritize public investments over tax cuts. After debate, the committee adopted a motion to limit witness testimony to five minutes each. Representative Eaves closed on the bill and moved to pass it. Following discussion, the committee voted to pass HB 1001, and the meeting adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • the Department of Financial Services, Department of Revenue, to withhold funds not pledged for bond debt
Summary: The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee heard the Auditor General’s operational audit of the City of Mexico Beach, which identified nine findings. The audit cited significant turnover in key management positions, late filing of required annual financial reports, weaknesses in competitive procurement and purchase approval controls, a duplicate payment on stormwater repairs that was later largely refunded, issues with the city accountant’s contract and IRS classification, IT access control problems, and the lack of fraud-reporting policies. Committee members asked about corrective action, and the Auditor General said a follow-up audit is required by statute within 18 months, with no enforcement authority beyond reporting progress back to the committee. Mayor Rich Wolf and city staff responded that the city had experienced major turnover and was rebuilding its finance and administrative team. He said the city had hired a city administrator, financial director, city clerk, and accounting firm, and was working to create policies, procedures, forms, and review processes to address the findings. Members discussed whether the turnover and hurricane-related workload contributed to the problems, and city officials said some of the larger purchases were storm-related and tied to FEMA or emergency work. The committee then received a staff update on enforcement for local governments that have not filed required financial reports. Staff said 400 entities had been notified, and as of the meeting two counties, 33 municipalities, and 48 special districts still owed reports or audits. The committee adopted a motion to proceed under section 11.42, Florida Statutes, including possible withholding of state funds for municipalities and enforcement actions for special districts, with authority for the chair and vice chair to delay action if new information warranted it. Finally, the committee unanimously directed the Auditor General and OPPAGA to conduct the required 2024-2025 audit of the Department of the Lottery, with the Auditor General handling financial, internal control, and compliance issues and OPPAGA developing operational recommendations. Members also briefly discussed whether the committee had reviewed transportation surtaxes and expressed interest in improving the timeliness and transparency of the audit and enforcement process before adjourning.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Government

Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • course the ACC has no authority to limit it for SRP.
  • Have policymaking authority and more.
  • Under the Arizona Constitution, county supervisors' authority and the county's authority is 100% derivative
  • Under the Arizona constitution, county supervisors authority and county's authority is 100% derivative
  • They have work authorization.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Education K-16 (Part II) Apr 1st, 2025

Education K-16

Transcript Highlights:
  • At that point, the Supreme Court wrote a very good ruling authored by Justice Jane Bland that restored
  • And this gave authority to the State Board of Education to govern the review and approval process of
  • This also doesn't include the $2.7 million a year we pay in our bond debt service.
  • And thank you, Senator Campbell, for authoring this legislation.
  • Just a quick question, maybe to the authors.
Summary: The committee continued hearing testimony on Senate Bill 2252, which would expand early literacy and numeracy screening, parent notification, intervention supports, and teacher training, including math academies and early childhood supports. Supporters from Texas 2036, Good Reason Houston, Texas Business Leadership Council, and several parents argued that early identification of skill gaps, clearer data for families, and stronger teacher preparation would improve student outcomes, workforce readiness, and long-term earnings. They cited low math proficiency statewide, the importance of early intervention, and examples of districts using screeners and data dashboards to guide instruction and resource allocation. One witness also highlighted home visiting as a family-support model, while another urged more funding for pre-K partnerships and stronger support for parents with reading materials and guidance. A district special education administrator testified neutrally, saying the bill reflects practices already used in her district but expressing concern that it could reduce local control and teacher discretion by standardizing screening and tying it to funding. A Texas Classroom Teachers Association representative supported the intent but warned that mandatory math academies and intervention academies could burden teachers if implemented like prior reading academies, and a substitute teacher/teacher-of-the-year witness asked for clearer protections around special education information and pay for alternative certification candidates. After public testimony closed, SB 2252 was left pending. The committee then took up Senate Bill 2253, as substituted, which would phase out routine hiring of uncertified teachers over time, require parent notification when a teacher is uncertified, and expand high-quality preparation pathways such as university programs, residencies, improved alternative certification, and grow-your-own programs. Senator Creighton said the bill responds to the rise in uncertified teachers and aims to strengthen the teacher pipeline with more structured preparation, mentorship, and oversight by SBEC. Invited testimony strongly supported the measure: a Texas Tech researcher said uncertified teachers and fast-track programs are associated with significant learning losses, while year-long residencies and mentored pathways produce stronger outcomes and higher earnings for students. Leaders from Dallas College and Sam Houston State University described successful residency and grow-your-own models, high completion and retention rates, and the need for paid residencies and stipends so candidates can afford to enter the profession. Committee members asked about the difference between mentorship and residency, the cost-effectiveness of paid residencies, retention incentives, and how to scale the model statewide. The committee also adopted the substitute for SB 2253 and later paused to vote out several other bills, including SB 1191, SB 1786, SB 226, SB 326, SB 570, SB 870, SB 991, SB 60, SB 365, SB 1401, and SB 1067, all of which were reported favorably, many with unanimous votes and some placed on the local and uncontested calendar.
CO

Colorado 2026 Regular Session

Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 023 Feb 5th, 2026

Colorado House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:41:51.119> It<00:41:51.359> also authorized motor vehicle agents.
  • It also authorized motor vehicle agents.
  • And then strike except strike on and ...” that authorizes the transfer or sale of that authorizes the
  • And I just ask the authors of this bill, did you look at the requirements of Prop 123?
  • And so most housing authorities usually And so most housing authorities usually have<04:05:22.640>
Keywords: 981, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 14, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • May he rest in Vern a debt of gratitude.
  • The bill authorizes achieve these goals.
  • <03:39:58.720> for strengthen the statutory authority for strengthen the statutory authority
  • the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority the Upper Eagle Regional Water Authority as<04:41:10.400
  • ><04:41:13.280> eligible<04:41:13.600> to authority, they would be eligible to authority
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Health Care Affordability, Select Apr 30th, 2026

Health Care Affordability, Select

Transcript Highlights:
  • And of the $200 billion in medical debt that is owed in this country, actually most of it is owed by
  • The prior office, every doctor will tell you how bad prior authorization is. It is now in Medicaid.
  • The prior authorization, every doctor will tell you how bad prior authorization is.
  • from prior authorizations.
  • Prior authorizations approved that they should be exempted from prior authorizations, you know.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/23/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ga'avah authority. ga'avah authority.
  • author of the amendment? author of the amendment? Senator<01:18:30.720> Koran.
  • services that are authorized. services that are authorized.
  • There's a co-authors on this bill.
  • author of the bill? author of the bill?
Keywords: 1187, senate, all