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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- When an event center has special authorization, provided that those special authorizations allow licenses
- When an event center has special authorization, provided that those special authorizations allow licenses
- When an event center has special authorization, provided that those special authorizations allow licenses
- authorization, uh provided that special authorization, uh provided that those<00:39:09.080><c> special
- </c><00:39:09.520><c> authorizations</c> those special authorizations those special authorizations allow
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
alcohol consumption, nursing homes, assisted living, resident activities, Minnesota Statutes, seasonal liquor licenses, resorts, intoxicating liquor, county board, Brainerd, Northern Pacific Center, event center, liquor license, on-sale license, alcohol sales, special law, local option, Minnesota liquor law, chapter 340A, Sunday sales
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- It assesses whether or not the funds that are being proposed, special and revolving funds, meet statutory
- assesses whether or not the funds that are<00:23:04.559><c> being</c><00:23:04.720><c> proposed</c><
- 00:23:05.120><c> special</c><00:23:05.360><c> and</c><00:23:05.520><c> revolving</c> are being proposed
- special and revolving are being proposed special and revolving funds<00:23:06.240><c> they</c><00:23
- Special exception today.
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
appropriations, legislative expenses, auditor, legislative reference bureau, state ethics commission, ombudsman, government transparency, HB2272, Act 026, public employment cost items, emergency appropriations, collective bargaining, bargaining unit 11, BU-11, state employees, excluded employees, salary increases, cost adjustments, health premium payments, benefits
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 15th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Early Learning & K-12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- For background, each student receiving special education services under the federal Individuals with
- As most know, I'm an active-duty special education teacher, and I know how critical specialized and inclusive
- Currently, special education teachers need to complete a high school and beyond plan and a transition
- Now this creates duplicative work for special education teachers like myself.
- We feel like we need more time and training for educators. ...including career assessments.
Committee:
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education
Keywords:
physical education, school districts, student requirements, education policy, high school, early literacy, childhood literacy, book distribution, Imagination Library, Dolly Parton Imagination Library, preschool, pre-K, reading readiness, school readiness, birth to age five, young children, nonprofit contract, OSPI, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, DCYF
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's important to note this special session.
- People have mentioned it already; maybe in a special...
- Lowe was talking about, but all special interests.
- Yes, these special sessions are so condensed.
- There's been a lot of discussion in this special session and the last special session on the importance
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
- I'm Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
- I'm Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
- I'm Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
- I'm Christy Sovereign, CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Keywords:
tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This failure to protest values, in turn, leads to higher comps and drives assessed market values up.
- Other issues related to appraisal districts include their failure to assess rollback taxes on a timely
- I'm a 20-year retired Special Forces Army lawyer and now the director of the Warrior Defense Project
- I'm also the senior legal advisor to the American Legion and the Special Forces Association.
- ESDs are special purpose districts, with the special purpose being public safety, fire protection, emergency
Bills:
HB485 , HB1367 , HB1370 , HB1827 , HB1879 , HB2032 , HB2133 , HB2357 , HB3581 , HB3830 , HB4060 , HB4085 , HB4270 , HB4979 , HB5217 , HB5268 , HB5478 , HJR96 , HJR97 , HJR119 , HJR195 , HJR209 , SB4 , SB23 , SJR2 , SJR85 , SB 4 , SB 23 , SJR 2
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, access, affordability, public health, emergency services district, sales tax, gas and electricity, residential use, tax exemption, emergency services, gas, electricity, HB 485, ESD, use tax, residential utilities, utility tax, local option tax, Texas Health and Safety Code
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So, in Section 7, it calls for a special election.
- Based on past voter turnout, approximately how many Oklahoma voters engage in a special election in August
- Do we have any historical data on a ballot measure being on a special election in August that would allow
- There are many instances through the history of this state where there have been special elections called
- Earlier, when we you were asked questions about the date of the Special election, and the reasoning for
Committee:
Senate Rules
Keywords:
Medicaid, low-income adults, healthcare, eligibility restrictions, constitutional amendment, Medicaid expansion, SoonerCare, health coverage, federal matching funds, FMAP, Article XXV-A, state question, special election, Title 63, public assistance, healthcare funding, federal-state match, Medicaid eligibility, Oklahoma Constitution, ad valorem
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Transportation (3-19-24)
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 144 is the provider assessment. SB 144 is the provider assessment. I'd make it favorable, Mr.
- On the next bill, SB 145, this assessment is the other privilege assessment that we have.
Bills:
SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226 , SB146 , SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226 , SB146
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
SB143, solid waste, garbage collection, trash fees, refuse collection, municipal fees, county fees, fee exemption, veterans benefits, veteran household, disabled veteran, VA benefits, Social Security exemption, low-income households, poverty level, county commission, municipal governing body, Alabama solid waste law, certificate of exception, public health
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, Senate Bill 1594 just ensures Oklahoma principles are explicitly trained on special education
- Yes, members, this is so important for principles to be trained in special education law.
- Virtual instruction if the high school site is completing statewide assessments.
- There are nonprofits that specialize in leadership development.
- My other line of question is really on screeners versus diagnostic assessments.
Bills:
SB1632 , SB1594 , SB2045 , SB1251 , SB1884 , SB1250 , SB1630 , SB1262 , SB1374 , SB1292 , SB1432 , SB1199 , SB1790 , SB1481 , SB1614 , SB1734 , SB1437 , SB1489 , SB1718 , SB1778
Committee:
Senate Education
Keywords:
career readiness, education reform, high school assessments, workplace skills, state education, credentialing, teacher certification, principal requirements, education administration, special education, Oklahoma education law, SB2045, Grow Your Own Educator Program, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, alternative certification, alternative teacher certification, teacher preparation, tuition reimbursement, course fee reimbursement
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And if I could just take a moment to take personal privilege: Members, we have some special guests that's
- And if I could just take a moment to take personal privilege: Members, we have some special guests that's
- And if I could just take a moment to take personal privilege: Members, we have some special guests that's
- That’s House Bill 1187, which provides for emergency assessments of Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance
- Senators, just real simply, this bill, HB 1187, provides for the usage of excess emergency assessment
Committee:
Senate Insurance
Keywords:
automobile repairs, insurance transparency, repair shop liability, non-OEM parts, policyholder rights, automobile insurance, appraisal process, insurance policyholders, dispute resolution, claim valuation, family leave, insurance, paid leave, employment benefits, caregiver support, behavioral health, crisis services, mental health care, insurance coverage, healthcare access
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
Keywords:
virtual currency, kiosks, prohibition, customer payouts, cryptocurrency regulation, consumer privacy, data privacy, health data, sensitive data, Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, personal data, data broker, targeted advertising, geofencing, location tracking, health care privacy, patient privacy, consent, minor privacy, children's privacy
TX
Bills:
HB 109 , HB 136 , HB 694 , HB 1201 , HB 1716 , HB 2071 , HB 2216 , HB 2358 , HB 2807 , HB 2886 , HCR 78
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, child welfare, notification, Department of Family and Protective Services, conservatorship, parental rights, legal representation, child placement, doula services, pilot program, medical assistance, mortality rates, child protection, healthcare procedures
TX
Bills:
HB 109 , HB 136 , HB 694 , HB 1201 , HB 1716 , HB 2071 , HB 2216 , HB 2358 , HB 2807 , HB 2886 , HCR 78
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, child welfare, notification, Department of Family and Protective Services, conservatorship, parental rights, legal representation, child placement, doula services, pilot program, medical assistance, mortality rates, child protection, healthcare procedures
TX
Bills:
HB 109 , HB 136 , HB 694 , HB 1201 , HB 1716 , HB 2071 , HB 2216 , HB 2358 , HB 2807 , HB 2886 , HCR 78
Committee:
House Human Services
Keywords:
Medicaid, lactation, healthcare, consultation, reimbursement, maternal health, infant care, child welfare, notification, Department of Family and Protective Services, conservatorship, parental rights, legal representation, child placement, doula services, pilot program, medical assistance, mortality rates, child protection, healthcare procedures
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, yeah, and back in, uh, 2012, the state, um, uh, allowed, uh, bees for a special 1D1 special evaluation
- Homeowners benefit from the 10% cap on the annual property tax assessment. Uh, but renters don't.
- You're saying the landlord gets the assessment cap of 10% if he is charging fair market rent.
- So it would be the assessment value can't go up more than 10% year over year.
- Your assessed value can increase by more than 10% a year. Correct. Got it. All right, that's it.
Committee:
House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals
Keywords:
HB 148, Texas Education Code, Texas Education Agency, TEA, artificial intelligence, AI, machine learning, automated scoring, constructed response, open-ended answers, student assessments, state testing, standardized tests, public schools, education policy, assessment instruments, school accountability, test scoring, 2026-2027 school year, ad valorem tax
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- But if I may do a bit of a special privilege, my beautiful clerk of court is here with her beautiful
- But if I may do a bit of a special privilege, my beautiful clerk of court is here with her beautiful
- slip to one very tiny sliver of the market, while no one else can qualify for or compete for this special
- Texas has actual gold and a special fund for them.
- Texas has actual gold and a special fund for them.
Bills:
HB12 , HB42 , HB205 , HB222 , HB324 , HB325 , HB350 , HB416 , HB482 , HB610 , HB749 , HB797 , HB807 , HB821 , HB979 , HB992 , HB1193
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
survivor benefits, law enforcement, reserve officer, auxiliary officer, public safety, phased retirement, Teachers Retirement System, faculty retention, administrative fees, public postsecondary education, Medicaid, dental coverage, healthcare access, medical necessity, Louisiana Department of Health, judicial salaries, judges, judiciary compensation, cost of living adjustment, COLA
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we put together this taxpayer bill of rights just so that would be included with their tax assessments
- So, right now, when you receive your tax assessment, there's lots of rights a taxpayer has.
- Follow up: But while your reference in Here, especially on page fifty, as to the assessments required
- Standards assessments or is it a general standardized test assessment that you're really wanting to look
- I think we need assessment. We need some transparency in this.
Bills:
SB683 , SB1579 , SB1389 , SB1387 , SB1390 , SB1391 , SB2063 , SB1829 , SB2060 , SB1842 , SB1398 , SB1212 , SB2158 , SB102
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
Keywords:
education, tax credit, student support, private school, Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, financial assistance, homeschooling, qualified expenses, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, school choice, tuition assistance, income limits, parental choice, accreditation, sales tax, motor vehicles
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Like yesterday was a special day; this bill takes it from one year to a four-year benefit for military
- Unfortunately, 59% of Texas students are below grade level in math, and on national assessments, only
- First, the bill requires assessments during the year to identify struggling students early.
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16
Keywords:
HB 123, kindergarten readiness, early literacy, early numeracy, reading screening, math screening, foundational literacy, foundational numeracy, dyslexia screening, reading intervention, math intervention, teacher academy, literacy academy, mathematics academy, interventionist academy, K-3 assessments, school readiness, prekindergarten, tutoring grant, parent-directed tutoring
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AEN-HHS-WAM, JDC-WAM DEFER, WAM-JDC, WAM, WAM Public Hearings 04-09-2026
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- But when you folks made this request for the special fund, and frankly, I didn't realize how expensive
- demand as high as for a tax credit type of financing, similar to that of solar, as it would this special
- demand as high as for a tax credit type of financing, similar to that of solar, as it would this special
- demand as high as for a tax credit type of financing, similar to that of solar, as it would this special
- study that requirements do assessment study that requirements do not<00:29:28.480><c> increase</c><00
Bills:
HB1618
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Environment
Keywords:
cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans, homeowner financing, environmental infrastructure, public health, wastewater treatment, low- and moderate-income households, revolving loan fund, Department of Health, memorandum of agreement
Summary:
The committees held a joint hearing on HB 1618 HD1, which would create and fund a cesspool conversion revolving loan fund administered by the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to help homeowners upgrade, convert, or connect cesspools. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from state agencies and advocacy groups, with witnesses emphasizing that cost is the main barrier to cesspool conversion and that recent Kona flooding underscored the public health and pollution risks of cesspools. One testifier suggested the fund should actively pursue outside funding sources, and another urged an effective date that would allow counties to contribute sooner. A member raised concerns about whether loans would be affordable and whether other financing tools, such as tax credits, should also be considered; another member opposed the bill as not adequately addressing district-level sewer and septic issues. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, including changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, and the motion was adopted.
The joint Judiciary and Ways and Means committees then considered HB 2592 on the Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority. The chair outlined amendments to clarify that the authority would assume property and liability associated with transferred assets, preserve existing liability rules, transfer conditional use permits if not already transferred, allow lease extensions before transfer, and set reversion triggers if the authority fails to adopt a management plan by June 30, 2028, or administrative rules by December 31, 2029. Members asked about preserving the public trust and whether the amendments would keep the Board of Land and Natural Resources’ role intact; the chair confirmed the fee and board role would remain unchanged. The committees voted to pass the bill with amendments, and the recommendation was adopted.
The committees also took up HB 2033, making further amendments to clarify the definition of state, delay certain effective dates, allow rental and U-Drive lessors to avoid liability by identifying renters, delete one section, and add administrative hearing language and bus-camera clarifications. HB 1888 was amended to expand protections for educational workers to include sports officials, define sports official, make intentional bodily harm a felony with enhanced penalties for repeat offenses, and authorize the attorney general to assist with restraining orders. Both measures were recommended for passage with amendments and adopted. Later, several bills were moved with little or no discussion: HB 1515, HB 1713, HB 1718, HB 2022, and HB 2385 were recommended for passage unamended; HB 2375 was deferred; and HB 1741 was amended to reflect Honolulu’s concerns, narrow study requirements, add exemptions and a delayed implementation date, and was recommended for passage with amendments. The committees adopted the recommendations on these measures, with some members noting reservations or prior opposition on certain bills.