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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 03/18/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- owner provide the reason for why the units are vacant?
- OWNER PROVIDE THE REASON FOR WHY THE UNITS ARE VACANT.
- , but rather to identify persons responsible for those units so that if units need to be repaired, there
- Rather, to identify persons responsible for those units so that if units need to be repaired, there is
- Certainly, if a corporation owned housing units and multiple housing units, I would think that the same
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the prior day’s journal, then moved through a series of introductions and resolutions recognizing Women’s History Month honorees, Prince Hall Masons and Eastern Stars, Agriculture Week, Pakistan-American Heritage Day, visiting Mercaz Academy students, and the 175th anniversary of Albany Law School. Several senators spoke in support of the commemorations, and each resolution was adopted.
The chamber then took up a number of bills on the calendar. Among the measures passed were bills related to insurance, private housing finance, public health, mental hygiene, real property, elder law, public authorities, and environmental conservation. One bill on the Environmental Conservation Law drew a procedural challenge over a proposed amendment; the Chair’s ruling that the amendment was nongermane was upheld by a show of hands, after which the bill passed. Another bill amending the Emergency Tenant Protection Act was debated on the issue of vacant rent-stabilized units and LLC ownership transparency, with supporters saying it would help identify responsible owners and opponents arguing it was too broad and could impose unclear penalties; it ultimately passed.
The most extended debate centered on a real property bill concerning electronic rent payment systems and automated clearinghouse fees. Supporters framed it as a transparency measure that lets tenants choose whether to use such systems, while critics questioned how fees would be handled and whether the bill would affect landlord costs. After debate, the bill passed. A public health bill sponsored by Senator Webb also passed after she explained it was intended to improve transparency and oversight of changes to maternity and perinatal services amid concerns about maternal health deserts and hospital closures. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until the next day.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/03/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- Twin Cities area, the new housing units Twin Cities area, the new housing units that<00:09:47.120
- And while new very few new units.
- how many new units the state needs.
- there are about 80,000 housing units there are about 80,000 housing units that<00:15:02.399>
- <00:32:25.440>
of multifamily and single family units of multifamily and single family units
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration May 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The unit that you're describing is a unit within the department.
- Accountability and compliance units.
- The Housing and Homelessness Accountability Unit.
- And you're sitting here saying that this unit is the Homelessness Accountability and Compliance Unit.
- Wait, wait, wait, so they're not located in this unit?
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, the law dwelling units.
- <01:37:15.520>
the housing units on extra units on the housing units on extra units on the - First is the attached unit language and the definition of attached unit.
- How many units short are we? By 2030, we will be 60,000 units short.
- units. That's up to the towns. units. That's up to the towns.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- They've added over one million housing units.
- Sorry, can you tell me how many units you have again? We own 40, 40 units. 40 total.
- Sorry, let me back up and ask first: Are the units all rental units, or are some of them now owner-occupied
- Our big unit is 24 apartments. That is rental units. We have nine transitional housing units.
- We have hundreds of units in the pipeline today that don't count toward the 882 units that the MBTA 3A
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a long public hearing focused mainly on two sets of issues: proposals to amend or repeal the MBTA Communities Act, and bills to allow local rent stabilization. Committee chairs opened by explaining the hearing would be tightly managed because of the very large number of speakers, with testimony limited to two minutes per person and written testimony still accepted by email. Members and witnesses were called in a mix of in-person and virtual order throughout the hearing.
On the MBTA Communities Act, several legislators and local officials argued the law is too rigid and should be revised to account for local conditions. Speakers from small, rural, or infrastructure-limited communities such as Hanson, Halifax, Marshfield, Winthrop, Dracut, Carver, Rehoboth, and others said the law’s one-size-fits-all approach does not fit towns with limited water, sewer, transit access, or buildable land. Some filed bills would repeal the law, exempt certain communities, or create appeals processes based on infrastructure, environmental, or historical constraints. Supporters of the law’s changes emphasized local control and the need to avoid forcing development where communities believe it is impractical or inconsistent with town character.
A large portion of the hearing was devoted to rent stabilization legislation, especially S. 1447 and related House bills. Supporters included legislators, city councilors, tenant advocates, labor leaders, housing nonprofits, public health organizations, and residents who described sharp rent increases, displacement, homelessness risk, and the strain on working families, seniors, students, and people with disabilities. They argued local-option rent stabilization would let municipalities cap excessive increases and prevent no-fault evictions while preserving flexibility for local conditions. Opponents, including small landlords and property owners, said rent control would discourage investment, worsen housing quality, burden responsible owners, and drive small landlords out of the market. Some witnesses also supported a Cape Cod/Island transfer fee bill and a suburban infrastructure fund, arguing those would provide local revenue for housing or roads. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Jan 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- the United States.
- Was Edward Snowden a traitor to the United States?
- The United States has a very strong relationship with Iran.
- Japan has been a strong ally of the United States.
- They did it at the United Nations.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These units are extraordinary.
- and the interests of the United States. and the interests of the United States.
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which - <07:48:08.080>
It's United States by twofold. It's United States by twofold.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Persian Community both within the United Persian Community both within the United States<02:08:43.119
- department of energy and the United department of energy and the United States<03:12:59.439>
- <03:36:22.160>
States which we here in the United States which we here in the United States
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- original intent I run a uh 22 unit original intent I run a uh 22 unit Homeowner<00:11:32.880>
- <00:22:52.159>
Campground unit Campground unit Campground um um um and<00:22:57.159>uh - There are only 22 units, but only about half of the units show up.
- an apartment building with a th000 units an apartment building with a th000 units in in in it<00
- Thank you for... units present at the meeting by either units present at the meeting by either proxy<
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- And so if you've ever been in the Army Reserve or any of the reserve units or Guard units across the
- And so if you've ever been in the Army Reserve or any of the reserve units or guard units across the
- In the Army Reserve, if you live outside of 50 miles of your unit, the unit is required to put you up
- So essentially you don't have a unit there.
- units would disrupt the entire National Guard because you're going to have aviation units that have
Keywords:
sample ballots, elections, primary election, general election, mailing deadline, ballot mailing, county election officials, board of supervisors, secretary of state, early voting list, election administration, voter information, postal service, USPS processing center, city elections, town elections, special district elections, Arizona election law, ballot proofing, party chair
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 2348, which would appropriate state general fund money in FY 2027 for Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs projects including wireless networking at training centers, a reimbursement program for service members without government computers, lodging and kind for service members, and HVAC upgrades and maintenance. Two amendments were considered: the Marquez Amendment, which filled in dollar amounts for the appropriations, failed; and the Gillette Amendment, which restricted certain networking equipment for national security reasons, removed the reimbursement program, revised the lodging language, and tied some funding intentions to compliance, passed. After extensive testimony from the sponsor and several Army Reserve and National Guard witnesses about lack of Wi-Fi, inadequate lodging, safety concerns from long drives, and poor HVAC at joint facilities, the committee approved HB 2348 as amended on a 4-3 vote.
The committee then considered HCR 2016, a ballot referral that would cap precinct size at 2,500 voters and eliminate county authority to use vote centers, emergency voting centers, and certain on-site early voting options. The sponsor said the measure was intended to restore precinct-based voting and let voters decide. County officials and election advocates opposed it, arguing that vote centers and early voting provide flexibility, are more cost-effective in many counties, and are necessary where geography, staffing, and facility availability make precinct voting difficult. After debate over local control, voter choice, and the practicality of precincting, the committee gave HCR 2016 a 4-3 do-pass recommendation.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2165, which exempts veterans from Arizona State Parks admission fees, and adopted the Marquez Amendment to extend the exemption to active military members, National Guard members, and reserve-unit members, with alternative ID options. Arizona State Parks testified in neutral, saying it supports veterans but is concerned about revenue losses; it estimated that even a modest share of veteran visits could reduce revenue by about $1.8 million annually. The sponsor said the bill was prompted by constituent requests and was meant to help veterans enjoy outdoor recreation and therapeutic opportunities. The committee then approved HB 2165 as amended on a vote of 4-0, with some members absent or not voting.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Jan 26, 2026, 10:00AM HST - State of the State Address
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We've entitled over 5,500 affordable units, and more than 6,500 affordable units have come online since
- , entitled over 5,500 affordable units, entitled over 5,500 affordable units, and<00:28:30.480>
- and more than 6,500 affordable units and more than 6,500 affordable units have<00:28:32.640>
- tracking over 62,000 housing units tracking over 62,000 housing units across<00:28:45.840>
more - 12,200 temporary housing units and than 12,200 temporary housing units and providing<00:48:49.200>
- and more than 6,500 affordable units and more than 6,500 affordable units have<00:28:32.640>
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- per-unit credit cost.
- They're all pretty much stagnant, whether we do an 80-unit development or a 130-unit development.
- We're doing the same kind of units.
- And they're all 80-unit deals.
- That might mean more units at individual properties, but less properties and fewer units. ...units overall
Bills:
SB434, SB844, SB898, SB1177, SB1214, SB1454, SB1920, SB1927, SB1935, SB1965, SB2010, SB2046, SB2068, SB2073, SB2183, SB2260, SB3034, SB907
Keywords:
SB 434, Harris County Hospital District, hospital district police, peace officers, commissioned officers, law enforcement authority, Health and Safety Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, public safety, hospital security, county hospital district, local government, Texas criminal procedure, district police, armed security, SB 898, low income housing tax credits, LIHTC, affordable housing, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have it broken down by tax levies by taxing unit type.
- Do not set budgets for taxing units. We do not adopt tax rates for taxing units.
- Gattis can speak to those timelines on the taxing unit side.
- Half of the 140 taxing units in MUDs are in MUDs.
- taxing units to determine what rate they need to fund the budget.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 3, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Alvarez regarding Statewide Counter Intelligence and Counter Terrorism Unit. Rep.
- I talked Tuesday about something called the United Front Work Department.
- This is a key node in the United Front system.
- There's also a Florida chapter of the American Chinese United Association, which is another known United
- Front entity operating across the United States.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- However, as has been stated, there are not enough available units to supply those who need it.
- However, at the same time as voucher holders need to find units to rent, landlords have vacant units
- And then you also have on the very top indicating how many housing units are vacant.
- and the vacant units that are in your districts.
- And then the low income families that have these vouchers that need to be in those units.
Bills:
HB158
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU-EDU, HOU Public Hearings 03-17-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- they don't pay for it until the units they don't pay for it until the units are<00:43:06.480>
- So, but last year's bill didn't, didn't we stop some of the affordable units or some units?
- buy another unit on the open market. buy another unit on the open market.
- So, the HFDC unit again after that.
- to continue to benefit affordable unit to continue to benefit from from from units<01:05:38.400>
Summary:
The joint House committees on Housing and Education heard HB 1713, HD1, which would repeal school impact fees and transfer remaining balances in the school impact fee and certain fair share accounts to the school facilities special fund. The Department of Education testified in opposition, while the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, the Attorney General’s office (with comments and suggested constitutional amendments), the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the School Facilities Authority, Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, NAP Hawaii, Avalon Development Company, Mark Development, Maui Chamber of Commerce, Housing Hawaii’s Future, Landis Research Foundation, BIA Hawaii, and others testified in support. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii offered comments. The DOE said the bill would weaken a key tool for matching school facilities to residential growth, while supporters said the current program leaves funds unused or restricted in ways that limit their effectiveness.
A lengthy discussion followed about the difference between the older school impact fee program and the separate fair share agreements tied to land use entitlements and change-of-zone approvals. DOE Deputy Superintendent Jesse Suki explained that fair share funds are tied to the district where they were collected, may be too small to build a full school on their own, and are held until needed for projects such as Core Ridge, Central and West Maui, and other planned schools. Committee members pressed DOE on why funds had remained unspent for years, how much money was in the accounts, and whether the department had reviewed audit findings about the program. Members also questioned whether homeowners ultimately bear these costs through developers passing them along.
The committee did not take a vote during the portion of the meeting provided. The discussion ended with members and DOE debating whether the current statute should remain in place, whether past entitlements should be affected, and whether the bill should be amended to better address remaining construction-related obligations and the use of collected funds.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 18 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The United States is the United States of the United States and the United States for the United States
- for the United States.
- It's a good idea of the United States. But I'm going to get a different one of the United States.
- One of the United States.
- You're going to say that we're going to see, the most of the United States of the United States of the
Summary:
The transcript appears to be heavily garbled and repetitive, with many incomplete phrases and little coherent legislative content. It does not clearly identify any specific bill numbers, committee names, or formal motions, but it repeatedly references government, community, technology, investment, and public services, suggesting a broad discussion of policy and future planning rather than a single measure.
Several speakers seem to emphasize the need to work together, invest in communities, and improve outcomes over time, while others mention costs, decision-making, and the importance of public input. There are also scattered references to women, schools, the economy, and the role of government, but the exact positions or testimony are not discernible from the transcript as provided.
No clear votes, amendments, or formal actions can be confirmed from the text. The meeting appears to have been dominated by extended remarks and interruptions, with no reliably extractable legislative outcome.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- today to congratulate Ambassador Dame Kieran Pierce, who served as the British ambassador of the United
- Department of Defense and the President of the United States.
- The United States is the leader in this domain.
- Congress must act to ensure that The United States remains the leader in the final frontier.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Daniel Driscoll, of North Carolina, to be Secretary of the Army, Department of Defense. Jan 30th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel
Transcript Highlights:
- These units mean more than potential individual recruits.
- Soldiers from across the United States remain stationed in Europe.
- only 15 more units across the DOD than there were two years ago.
- So, very briefly, I'm also the Chair of the **Doge Caucus** in the United States Senate.
- You don't believe that the President of the United States can issue an illegal order?
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/11/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- After the added 600 apartment units.
- variance in the plan unit development. variance in the plan unit development.
- And the average cost of one apartment unit—I think the project had 40 units in it—so just one of those
- And the average cost of one apartment unit—I think the project had 40 units in it—so just one of those
- Not building, but one unit. I think the project had 40 units in it.