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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (02/06/2026)
State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, study the Gospel of Luke.
- Study it out for worship Allah.
- Um, you said you've been studying Islam now for a while. Uh, where are you studying Islam?
- Uh, where are you studying Islam? while. Uh, where are you studying Islam?
- Uh why interim study? study? study?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/04/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- commission that's been tasked to study commission that's been tasked to study carbon,<00:25:16.480
- But I I find it just should study.
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that <00:30:02.640>is there's a study committee that is there's a study committee - I sit on the 1188 study commission.
- Studies revealed that here.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/17/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- It was in a study Representative Walker.
- And as a result of that study it was crystal clear that municipalities are confused.
- report because usually from study committee report that gives recommendations.
- report because usually from study committee report that gives recommendations.
- usually from a study committee report that gives recommendations.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So when I think vetted fully studied.
- We have studied this bill to make sure that the costs are reasonable and that the sending school and
- We need time to study it. Forty-six states have open enrollment laws.
- <01:23:57.600>
it uh a new idea we need time to study it uh a new idea we need time to study - A study on detoxification cost savings.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- There are several studies that actually show it's 40% to 45%.
- It is what tasked them to have the committee to study this. Oh, yeah, okay.
- Dr. you know what... have the committee to study this oh oh have the committee to study this oh oh yeah
- look at that uh during the study look at that uh during the study committee<01:40:17.159>
this - I urge you to look at this social impact study and think about it.
Summary:
The public hearing focused on HB 290, which would raise cigarette and e-cigarette/vaping taxes and create a committee to study tobacco and nicotine tax policy. Representative Jerry Stringham introduced the bill as both a public health and revenue measure, arguing that nicotine use causes health harms and public costs, and that New Hampshire’s cigarette tax has been unchanged at $1.78 per pack since 2013. He said the bill would raise the cigarette tax by $1 per pack to $2.78, still below most New England states, and would also adjust vaping taxes, which he described as having been set as placeholder rates in 2019. He said the bill would also establish a study committee to review broader tobacco and nicotine taxation, including products such as premium cigars.
In response to questions, Stringham said the proposed cigarette tax would be roughly equal in real dollars to the 2008 rate after inflation, and he suggested that a smaller annual increase could be considered, though he believed a larger increase would have a stronger public health effect. He explained that the vaping tax structure differs between closed and open systems because one taxes a fixed hardware product while the other taxes reusable liquid, and he said the proposal would move the rates toward a more uniform approach. He also said New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase, though members raised concerns about cross-border shopping, business impacts, and preserving the state’s competitive advantage.
Several members questioned whether the bill’s main purpose was revenue or reducing smoking and vaping. Stringham said he viewed it primarily as a public health bill, but also as a revenue measure, and said he would consider it successful even if consumption fell enough to reduce revenue. Other members emphasized personal freedom and argued the committee should focus on taxation rather than cessation, while some supported the bill as a way to capture revenue from out-of-state buyers and keep New Hampshire’s rates below surrounding states. The hearing consisted of testimony and questions only; no vote or final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:27:07.280>
The study really tells us a lot. The study really tells us a lot. - And then study recommendations.
- <01:47:42.600>
recommendation to 55% of the rate study recommendation to 55% of the rate study - studying the funding stream of it. studying the funding stream of it.
- substance use provider licensing study substance use provider licensing study and<02:20:05.280><
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- -EU study that was published in Psychology Today, a 15,000-European... ...study that was published in
- And most of these studies have happened. They're longitudinal studies and happened in Denmark.
- It was used in clinical studies published for children’s chemo nausea care.
- I provided a list of studies that were handed out to you, and after 20 years of study, there is still
- If there is a new study, If there is a new study, we read it.
Keywords:
flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, hemp regulation, consumable products
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- which is Senator Sturgeon and Representative Barry, relating to directing the Department of Labor to study
- which is Senator Sturgeon and Representative Barry, relating, directing the Department of Labor to study
- House Joint Resolution 13 directs the Department of Labor to study the creation of a Delaware Health
- This resolution provides that the study consider how any recommended program may be funded through Delaware's
Summary:
The committee met in hybrid format, approved the minutes from June 24 and June 25, 2026, and then heard several bills and a resolution. On House Bill 382 with House Amendment 2, sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Hocker, the sponsor said the bill makes technical corrections to Delaware’s rental car and peer-to-peer car sharing laws after concerns raised following HB 209, clarifies when loss-of-use damages may be recovered, and preserves recovery for intentional, willful, or criminal conduct. Avis Budget Group and Enterprise Mobility supported the bill, while Allstate Insurance and Toro opposed it, arguing the measure could reintroduce unfair fees and leave too much discretion to rental companies; Sen. Townsend also said he wanted more clarity on how the bill would operate. No vote was taken in the transcript.
The committee then considered House Bill 476, a Frederica charter change sponsored by Rep. Postals and Sen. Buckson. The bill would reduce town council meetings from twice monthly to once monthly and make ordinances effective immediately unless otherwise stated. Members asked why the Senate sponsor was absent and noted the bill requires a two-thirds vote, but no public comment was offered and no action was recorded. The committee also heard House Joint Resolution 13, sponsored by Sen. Sturgeon and Rep. Barry, which directs the Department of Labor to study a Delaware health care apprenticeship degree program to help address workforce shortages. The Delaware Health Care Association supported the resolution and urged coordination with existing workforce efforts; no opposition was presented and no vote was recorded.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 458 with House Amendment 1, sponsored by Rep. Lynn and Sen. Pardee, concerning backflow devices in low-hazard buildings. Sen. Pardee said the bill would exempt residences and office-type buildings from costly retrofits, while DHSS said the current regulation does not clearly define low-risk buildings and the bill’s list would not create immediate public health concerns until regulations are updated. The Delaware Association of Realtors supported the bill, saying the regulation is overly broad and expensive, while the Delaware Rural Water Association opposed it, warning that backflow prevention is important to protect aquifers and drinking water. The meeting ended with adjournment after public comment and no recorded votes in the transcript.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- members, House Resolution Number 118 by Representative Wright creates a legislative subcommittee to study
- members, House Resolution Number 118 by Representative Wright creates a legislative subcommittee to study
- So this is just a study, right? Right.
- But again, just a study; there's no automatic trigger to say, okay, we came up with this conclusion,
Keywords:
water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, local sales tax, local use tax, sales and use tax, tax audit, local collector, tax collector, prescriptive period, prescription waiver, interest suspension, delinquency penalties, estimated assessment, arbitrary assessment, certified mail notice, audit notice, taxpayer rights
Summary:
Yes. This appears to be a meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee, based on the chairman’s roll call, the committee’s tax-related agenda, and the motions to report bills favorably.
The committee first announced that SB 436 by Senator Cloud was deferred. It then heard SB 442 by Senator Stein, which would extend and clarify a local sales and use tax exemption in Calcasieu Parish for repairs, upgrades, and overhauls of certain aircraft at qualifying facilities like Chennault. Testimony from Citadel Completions emphasized the bill’s economic-development purpose, competitiveness with other states, and job retention/expansion in Southwest Louisiana. Representative Orgeron moved favorable passage, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee next considered HR 118 by Representative Wright, which would create a legislative subcommittee to study a possible state income tax credit for certain water utility customers affected by high rates tied to private water system upgrades and brown-water/manganese issues in parts of the Florida parishes and elsewhere. Members questioned the fiscal impact, eligibility, and whether the proposal would merely be a Band-Aid or a fair way to offset costs; Wright said it was only a study and not an automatic trigger for a tax credit. Representative Jackson moved to report the resolution favorably, and it was adopted without objection.
Finally, HB 1039 by Representative Desotel was not presented and was held in committee. The committee then adjourned.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Ways and Means Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- members, House Resolution Number 118 by Representative Wright creates a legislative subcommittee to study
- members, House Resolution Number 118 by Representative Wright creates a legislative subcommittee to study
- So this is just a study, right? Right.
- But again, just a study.
Summary:
Yes. This appears to be a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee, based on the roll call, the committee chair’s remarks, and the committee’s consideration of bills and resolutions with tax and fiscal implications.
The committee first announced that SB 436 by Senator Cloud was deferred. It then heard SB 442 by Senator Stein, which would provide a local sales and use tax exemption in Calcasieu Parish for repairs, upgrades, and overhauls on certain aircraft at qualifying facilities such as Chennault. The bill was presented as an economic development measure to keep aviation maintenance work and jobs in Southwest Louisiana. After testimony from Citadel Completions representatives describing the company’s operations, local partnerships, and job creation, the committee voted to report SB 442 favorably without objection.
The committee next took up HR 118 by Representative Wright, which would create a legislative subcommittee to study a possible state income tax credit for certain water utility customers facing high rates tied to water system upgrades and brown-water issues in parts of the Florida parishes and elsewhere. Members questioned the fiscal impact, eligibility, duration, and whether the proposal would simply subsidize private utility rates or address a broader regulatory problem. Wright emphasized that the resolution was only for study and would gather testimony and numbers before any credit was considered. The resolution was reported favorably without objection.
Finally, HB 1039 by Representative Deshotel was called but no presenter was present, so the committee held the bill in committee. The meeting then adjourned.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
2026 Joint Budget Subcommittee on Commerce / Economic Dev. and Small Business - 03/18/2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Study after study reveals New York has one of the worst business climates in the nation because we have
- Study after study reveals New York has one of the worst business climates in the nation because we have
Summary:
The joint Economic Development budget subcommittee meeting opened with introductions, review of subcommittee rules, and identification of the agencies to be discussed, including the Department of Economic Development, Urban Development Corporation, Alcohol and Beverage Control, Cannabis Management, and the Gaming Commission. The chairs also outlined broad budget priorities, including support for innovation hotspots, incubators, minority- and women-owned businesses, biomedical research, centers of excellence, advanced technology, workforce development, and grants tied to tourism, cultural institutions, public safety equipment, and food retail subsidies.
Most member comments focused on small business conditions and economic development policy. Senators Borrello and Chan emphasized that small businesses are the backbone of the economy and argued for reducing taxes, utility costs, fines, permits, and regulations; Chan suggested a possible one-year utility tax holiday. Assembly Member Slater similarly criticized New York’s tax and regulatory climate and promoted legislation to create a Department of Regulatory Review and Economic Growth. Assembly Member Buttenschon discussed one-house proposals such as changes to small business stock ownership rules and a hardship savings account, while Assembly Member Bendett said county infrastructure funding should be increased substantially.
Several members highlighted sector-specific investments. Senator Addabbo and Assembly Member Woerner stressed the importance of racing and gaming, including addiction treatment and recovery, integrity in racing, and stronger drug testing. Assembly Member Otis pointed to science and technology initiatives such as Micron, Empire AI, quantum research at Stony Brook, and broadband/digital inclusion through ConnectALL. Assembly Member Cashman supported investment in the Cornell Center for Food and Agriculture, and Senator Hinchey praised tourism matching grants, restaurant and farm food donation tax credits, and incentives for heat pumps and clean energy retrofits.
No formal votes were taken. The meeting ended with staff continuing consultations with members and the chairs concluding the session.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences Oct 21st, 2025
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- Number 2 being the natural gas for transportation studies, and number 17 being the energy sales to silicon
- Number two being the natural gas for transportation studies, and number 17 being the energy sales to
- adding to the comment that consideration should be given to the burden imposed on the nonprofits when studying
- Should be given to the burden imposed on the nonprofits when studying revised reporting timelines and
Summary:
The Citizens Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on October 22, 2025. Members approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed a draft 2026 meeting schedule, tentatively setting meetings for May 6, August 4, September 15, and October 20, 2026, without taking a formal vote. The commission then worked through its commissioner comments on tax preference reviews, with Commissioner Forsyth recusing himself from the natural gas for transportation and energy sales to silicon smelters items.
The discussion focused on reconciling endorse/endorse with comment/does not endorse positions into final recommendations. The commission adopted comments for the liquefied natural gas preference, the natural gas for transportation preference, the energy sales to silicon smelters preference, several low-income housing and veterans-related preferences, and other reviewed tax preferences. Several comments emphasized reporting burdens, the need for clearer legislative guidance, and in the veterans’ item, the possibility that low use may reflect limited visibility of the preference. Staff also clarified the reporting requirements for the natural gas transportation preference and the rationale for continuing the LNG preference while asking the legislature to consider a Department of Revenue workgroup report.
All commissioner comment packages were ultimately adopted by roll call votes, with the relevant recusals noted. No members of the public testified in person. The chair invited written testimony by email or mail and thanked staff and members for their work. The next commission meeting was announced for May 6, 2026, at 10 a.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Men in the Senate, this is a study of seatbelts on school buses.
- Yeah, I want it to be clear, it's a study change. Any further questions, members?
- Men in the Senate, this is a study of seatbelts on school buses.
- Yeah, I want it to be clear, it's a study change. Any further questions, members?
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 31st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THEY MENTION THEM ARE POPULATION STUDIES BEING DONE.
- THOSE POPULATION STUDIES WANT TO BE DONE FOR A FEW YEARS, BUT RIGHT NOW FOR THE LAST POPULATION STUDIED
- BARRETO INSTEAD OF SAYING WE ARE GOING TO TABLETOP FOR A COUPLE YEARS UNTIL THE POPULATION STUDIES COME
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THE AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE STUDY TO INCLUDE AN EVALUATION OF TINY HOMES TO HELP MEET THE STATES AFFORDABLE
- WOULD ANSWER PREVIOUS QUESTION ABOUT MEZZANINE FINANCING THAT IS DATA STRUCK FROM THE BILL AND NOW A STUDY
- IS REQUIRED AND THEY WOULD STUDY THE USE, POTENTIAL USE OF FINANCING IN SOLVING OUR HOUSING NEEDS AS
- READ THIS BILL THOROUGHLY MY ONLY QUESTION WAS ABOUT MEZZANINE FINANCING WHEN YOU CAME BACK WITH THE STUDY
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1002, introduced by Senator Soules for the Legislative Education Study Committee, an act
- Senate Bill 107, introduced by Senator Pope for the Legislative Education Study Committee, an act relating
- Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department and the Economic Development Department to jointly study
- I have a list: Legislative Council, Legislative Finance Committee, Legislative Education Study Committee
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:30:55.520>
the <00:30:55.679>interim you study this throughout the interim you study - But, uh, you know, we did study this. It's a priority.
- But uh you know we did study<01:47:21.600>
this. - <01:47:22.880>
Um, <01:47:23.440>sorry <01:47:23.679>I study this. - Um, sorry I study this. It's a priority.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- background study background study disqualification<00:45:50.359>
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is <00:48:50.319>Con program for which the study is Con program for - which the study is Con conducted<00:48:52.119>
this <00:48:52.280>new <00:48:52.520> - clear a background study clear a background study prior<00:50:57.599>
to <00:50:58.160> - done over the that we had the rate study done over the last<01:36:03.800>
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MD
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a study on how to improve.
- We have a study on how to improve.
- <02:04:44.240>
to <02:04:44.320>the studies that were presented to the studies that - Again, we have the studies bills.
- performance standards and that study performance standards and that study should<03:28:52.400>
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation by Reverend J.C. Austin of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, and journalized the prayer. Members also introduced several guests and interns, including a shadow from the 45th District, a Legislative Black Caucus fellow, a ninth-grade author from Annapolis High School, a World Autism Acceptance Day group in the gallery, and a student shadowing the Senator from District 30. The chamber then moved to House bills on second reading and Senate bills on third reading.
The Senate adopted favorable committee reports and passed several House bills without objection, including measures extending the Maryland Horse Industry Board sunset, requiring housing counseling information for certain first-time homebuyers, expanding the educator expense tax subtraction to full-time pre-K teachers, increasing funding for the State Library Resource Center, extending agricultural use assessment eligibility for community solar projects, allowing the Seat Pleasant Police Department to join the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System, authorizing changes to a tax sale legacy protection program, and granting special taxing authority for the Village of Drummond. The chamber also adopted seven amendments to Senate Bill 1007 on state debt authorizations and ordered it printed for third reading.
On final passage, Senate Bill 956 on Maryland Transportation Authority video toll collections passed with 44 affirmative votes. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 841, a major energy affordability and utility reform bill, with two committee amendments adopted. The bill was described as providing short-, medium-, and long-term rate relief, including changes to EmPOWER Maryland, utility cost recovery, data center tariffs, net metering, solar policy, transmission planning, battery storage, nuclear incentives, and low-income assistance. Debate began on the amended report, and a motion to lay the bill over was withdrawn while members discussed waiting on additional amendments.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/09/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:13:44.000>
show dealers off the street, studies show dealers off the street, studies show - If there is, there's just as many studies, probably five times more studies that say the opposite.
- If there is, there's just as many studies, probably five times more studies that say the opposite.
- If there is, there's just as many studies, probably five times more studies that say the opposite.
- If there is, there's just as many studies, probably five times more studies that say the opposite.