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HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-WTL Public Hearing 1-29-2024

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WTL Public Hearing 03-15-2023 1:00pm

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC Public Hearing 03-14-2023 9:30am

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN-WTL, AEN Public Hearings 01-30-2023 1:00pm

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (1-8-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have one item on the agenda: House Bill 1, an act relating to individual income tax rate, sponsored
  • Bill 1. yes again welcome and uh any member yes again welcome and uh any member seeking<00:01:45.600
  • House Bill one an one item on the agenda House Bill one an act<00:02:07.159><c> relating</c><00:02:07.479
  • <00:02:37.760><c> Bill</c><00:02:38.000><c> 8</c> House Bill 8 House Bill 8 2022<00:02:40.239><c> uh<
  • </c> expenditures were sufficient on House expenditures were sufficient on House Bill<00:02:57.519><c
Keywords: Meeting start 00:00 Roll Call 00:20 HB 1 Discussion 02:00 HB 1 Vote 13:10, 958, all
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on January 8, 2025, with a full roll call and a welcome to new members. The committee took up its only agenda item, House Bill 1, sponsored by Chair Jason Petrie, which would implement a further 0.5% reduction in the individual income tax rate, effective January 1, 2026, with conforming date changes tied to the state’s existing tax-cut framework under House Bill 8 and the budget director’s certification of reserve and revenue conditions. Jason Bailey of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy testified against the bill, arguing that Kentucky’s recent permanent income tax cuts were enacted during an unusual period of temporary pandemic-era revenue surpluses and federal aid, and warning that another cut could worsen future budget pressures. He said the proposed reduction would cost about $718 million annually when fully phased in and would increase risk to state services, especially in poorer rural areas that rely heavily on state funding. In response to questions, the sponsor and other members described the bill as limited to the income tax rate and said any future reversal would require statutory change. Representative Gentry asked about the broader policy goal of moving toward a more consumption-based tax structure and whether the income tax cuts were intended to support growth and population retention. He said he had seen anecdotal signs of housing and population activity in Jefferson County and surrounding areas, though he acknowledged the difficulty of proving causation. He ultimately passed on the bill, saying he wanted more data and was concerned about benefits flowing more to higher-income taxpayers. The committee then voted 17-0 with 3 pass votes to report House Bill 1 favorably to the House floor.
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing on Appropriations and Revenue (1-1-25) - Upon Adjournment of Senate

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 1 is before the committee.
  • The chair said House Bill 1 reduces the individual income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% and will be effective
  • The chair reiterated that House Bill 1 reduces the individual income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% and will
  • The chair said House Bill 1 reduces the individual income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% and will be effective
  • The chair said House Bill 1 reduces the individual income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% and will be effective
Keywords: Meeting start 00:00 Roll Call 00:10 HB 1 Discussion 00:40 HB 1 Vote 02:22, 958, all
Summary: The Appropriations and Revenue Committee met with a quorum and welcomed several new members. The main item of business was House Bill 1, which would reduce the individual income tax rate from 4% to 3.5% beginning January 1, 2026. The chair described the bill as the final step in a deliberate, multi-year process to lower income taxes while forcing regular legislative choices about whether to increase spending, hold it steady, or reduce it further. In explaining support for the bill, the chair emphasized that tax reductions should only occur when the Commonwealth can reasonably cover its expenses, pointing to major state priorities such as foster and adoptive services, Kentucky State Police, Medicaid, and the justice system. The chair argued that cutting revenues without corresponding spending reductions is not serious policy and urged members to demand specific spending cuts from anyone proposing faster tax reductions. The committee voted on the bill and approved it unanimously, 11-0. House Bill 1 was reported favorably to the floor.
HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HWN, HWN DEFER Public Hearings 04-02-2026

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (6-24-25)

Transcript Highlights:
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  • From round two of the Cleaner Water Program, House Bill 1 of the 2022 session, there are five grants.
  • From round two of the Cleaner Water Program, House Bill 1 of the 2022 session, there are five grants.
  • This finance project was identified in House Bill 6 of the 2024 budget, and that is sold.
  • This finance project was identified in House Bill 6 of the 2024 budget, and that is sold.
Keywords: 0:00:07 Call to Order and Roll Call 0:00:47 Approval of Minutes 0:01:05 Correspondence and Information Items 0:54:15 Lease Rpt from Postsecondary Institutions 0:56:19 Project Rpt from Finance and Administration Cabinet 1:08:46 Lease Rpt from Finance and Administration Cabinet 1:13:00 Rpt from Office of Financial Mgmt - KIA 1:20:00 Office of Financial Management 1:35:50 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary: The meeting began with routine business, including welcoming new committee member Senator Reginald Thomas, approving the minutes, and receiving a correspondence report on several information items. Those items included University of Kentucky research equipment funding, UK capital project funding using federal/private funds, debt issues from McGoffin County and Owen County school districts, lease modifications by the Division of Real Properties, asset preservation project revisions at Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) information on Kentucky Wired critical infrastructure. The main discussion focused on a dispute over the Kentucky Wired communication shelters, or “huts,” and related payments under KCNA’s agreement with Asellicom/Excel. Brad Kilby of Asellicom testified that KCNA had not paid for the huts, that Asellicom had not received the alleged $8 million or any later payment, and that Asellicom remained the legal owner. Committee members pressed him on whether payment had been received, whether anyone else might have received it, and whether the lawsuit or dispute resolution process clarified the issue. Kilby said no payment had been received and that the matter was part of ongoing litigation. KCNA Executive Director Doug Hendricks and General Counsel Adam Atkins then testified. They said a certified check for $8.5 million was mailed in July, based on the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary’s determination that $8.5 million was due under the model procurement code, even though KCNA had initially requested about $12 million to cover a worst-case estimate. They said the contract allowed payment in full or in tranches, that the huts were completed and operational, and that KCNA had not received documentation supporting Asellicom’s higher $10.1 million claim. Members expressed frustration over the missing check and the broader implications for Kentucky Wired, and one member requested that the committee obtain all agency requests related to KCNA/Kentucky Wired since inception; the co-chairs said they would look into making that information available. No formal vote was taken on the dispute during the portion provided.
NH
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Committee of Conference on HB 250, HB 617, HB 685, HB 60 (06/17/2025)

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So with that, uh, members will now proceed to the two bills on the agenda, House Files 52 and 53.
  • </c><00:01:55.520><c> files</c> the two bills on the agenda house files the two bills on the agenda house
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  • the chair lays House File 52 over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill at a later time.
  • Representative Bennett then said, to your bill as amended, House File 6. She thanked Mr.
Bills: HF6 , HF52 , HF53
Committee: House Education Finance
Keywords: education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/28/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • When it comes time to put together a budget bill, we'll be using House File 2432 as the vehicle, but
  • When it comes time to put together a budget bill, we'll be using House File 2432 as the vehicle, but
  • I think there's a bill coming.
  • I think there's a bill coming.
  • I think there's a bill coming.
Bills: HF2432
Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords: HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'm here to speak in support of House Bill 1093.
  • I am here today to support Senate House Bill 517. Yesterday I supported Senate Bill 542.
  • Texas Legislative Action Committee on House Bill 517.
  • Appreciate your support in this House bill.
  • down a similar provision in House Bill 186.
Bills: HB186 , HB517 , HB 1093 , HB 1268 , HB1395 , HB186
Committee: House Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Keywords: social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, property owners' association, residential watering restrictions, vegetation, fine limitations, drought, technology, innovation, economic development, grants, Texas Economic Development, business funding, HB 1395, private passenger vehicle rental, car rental, vehicle rental
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • [Music] The hour of 1:00 having arrived, I'll call this meeting of the House Agriculture Finance and
  • Thank you for the opportunity to share our support for House File 770, a bill to replenish the Rural
  • Thank you for the opportunity to share our support for House File 770, a bill to replenish the Rural
  • The next item of business is House File 1500. Chair Anderson asked to move the bill.
  • He said House File 1500 is one of the more complicated bills in terms of making a change in bill language
Bills: HF770 , HF857 , HF38 , HF1500 , HF43
Committee: House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords: HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CAI Public Hearing - Fri Apr 19, 2024 @ 10:00 AM HST

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Thu Feb 16, 2023 @ 11:00AM HST

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

HRE-LBT, HRE, HRE-AEN Public Hearings 02-14-2023 3:00pm

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_VOPqLZTB0, 2026-07-02T01:23:06+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, 00:00 - Start 00:10 - HRE-LBT 3:00 PM 01:44 - SB 1415 04:54 - HRE-AEN 3:07 PM 05:14 - SB 1586 19:51- SB 285 25:54 - SB 518 32:12 - SB 646 47:47 - SB 648 56:03 - SB 663 1:00:28- SB 1488 1:06:21 - DM HRE-AEN 3:07 PM 1:16:00 - HRE 3:05 PM 1:16:10 - SB 547, SD 1 1:16:47 - SB 155 1:18:38 - DM HRE 3:05 PM Hearing Notices: HRE-LBT 3:00 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE-LBT_02-14-23_.PDF HRE 3:05 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE_02-14-23_.PDF HRE-AEN 3:07 PM http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2023/hearingnotices/HEARING_HRE-AEN_02-14-23_.PDF, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Toursism May 1st, 2025 at 10:05 am

Transcript Highlights:
  • This substitute is the bill we heard on the floor of the House yesterday.
  • House Bill 5259. Executive Director of the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society, and self.
  • Is there anyone else who wishes to testify for or against House Bill 5259?
  • If there is no objection, House Bill 5259 will be left pending. Is there any objection?
  • House Bill 5259 will be left pending.
Keywords: wildlife corridors, animal-vehicle collisions, HB5259, licensing, concurrent resolutions, cultural significance, Senate Bill 1247, public safety, environmental conservation
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.
US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine risk management, credit, and rural business views on the agricultural economy, focusing on views from the field. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We look forward to working with you as you reauthorize the Farm Bill.
  • This is why bankers are so supportive of a long-term farm bill.
  • The main thing, Senator, is quick action on a farm bill.
  • This is the bill that Senator Hoeven and I have.
  • We've done that before and that's been part of the Farm Bill as we've reauthorized the Farm Bill.
Committee: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Keywords: farm bill, rural economy, crop insurance, access to credit, young farmers, USDA funding freeze, agricultural policy, risk management
Summary: The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JHA Public Hearing - Wed Apr 1, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

HI
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AEN, AEN Public Hearings 4-10-2024