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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, and we'll wait for those to be distributed. And that is the last one. Yes.
- OK, I think everything has been distributed.
Bills:
SB 1
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- to the penalties under the bill only for a knowing violation, and requires certain funds to be distributed
- House Bill 734, Property Tax Agricultural Use Assessment: Community Solar Energy Generating Systems,
Summary:
The House convened with 122 members present, opened with prayer, and approved the previous day’s journal. The chamber then took up two congratulatory resolutions: one honoring Layla Wishard of Hagerstown for winning gold with Team USA at the Junior Roller Derby Association World Cup in Australia, and another recognizing Delores Millhouse as the 2026 Maryland Mother of the Year. Both resolutions were read and adopted with applause.
The House then considered a series of committee reports, primarily from the Committee on Economic Matters, and advanced multiple bills to third reading after adopting committee amendments and favorable reports. Measures included consumer contract protections in House Bill 103, workers’ compensation presumptions for hypertension in House Bill 347, broadband access and affordability in House Bill 382, housing and land-use changes in House Bills 548 and 894, data privacy in House Bill 711, franchise law changes in House Bill 730, a blockchain-based real property title pilot program in House Bill 810, bankruptcy exemptions in House Bill 1098, and telecommunications infrastructure protections in House Bill 1100.
Several bills drew questions and were special ordered for further review. House Bill 711, the Data Privacy Act, prompted extended discussion about whether its geolocation provisions could affect stadium and venue security tracking; the sponsor said the bill was intended to close loopholes around cell phone and vehicle location data and would not change existing permission-based rules, but the bill was still special ordered until the next day. House Bill 894, the transit-oriented development bill, also drew questions about local government concerns and was special ordered, with the floor leader saying county and municipal groups were generally satisfied with the amendments. House Bill 1100 was also taken up after the amendments were adopted, and the title amendment process began as the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, that's the kind of thing it had been the fund had been used for, plus solar panels, plus pellet
- when we were talking about this, but I had the opportunity to read about this program and a bar distribution
Summary:
The committee worked through several HB 2 budget amendments, focusing first on energy-related transfers and then on judicial funding. For the energy item, members discussed moving remaining money from the renewable energy fund into the general fund for the biennium, with later-year amounts going to the general fund rather than ratepayers. They noted the proposal was based on prior House Bill 111 language, that the exact amount was still being worked out with the Department of Energy, and that some language about “incentive payments” was being removed or clarified. Amendment 1211H was moved and adopted on a 5-4 vote. The committee then considered amendment 1040 on the governor’s scholarship fund, which would eliminate the program and sweep uncommitted funds. Members supporting the program argued it helps New Hampshire students afford in-state college and should be reworked rather than repealed; opponents said the remaining balance was limited and the program should be ended. Amendment 1040 was defeated 4-5.
The committee then turned to a judicial council request tied to a Franklin Pierce criminal justice clinic that had previously used ARPA funds. Supporters said the clinic cleared 323 cases in nine months, provided training for future attorneys, and could reduce more expensive assigned-counsel costs by helping the public defender system handle cases more efficiently. The amendment would add $100,000 to the judicial council line for that purpose. There was some confusion over the line item and whether the request should be attributed to the judicial branch or judicial council, which was corrected during discussion. Members also discussed a larger issue: the judicial council’s budget request appeared lower than intended because of a possible clerical error in how prior-year funding was calculated, especially after the last budget combined HB 1 and HB 2 funding. The committee compared the public defender line and assigned counsel line, noting that if public defender funding is cut, more cases would shift to assigned counsel, which is more expensive. No final vote on the judicial council amendment is shown in the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are some temporary cuts, if you will, to the highway user tax distribution fund and some of the
- There are some temporary cuts, if you will, to the highway user tax distribution fund and some of the
- Currently, some of it flows to the highway user tax distribution fund.
- highway user tax distribution fund. highway user tax distribution fund.
- expend highway user tax distribution expend highway user tax distribution funds<04:15:43.920>
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/13/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- There is also a municipal revenue fund transfer, where Treasury distributes 30% of net meals and rooms
- That's distributed to cities and towns.
- There is also a municipal revenue fund transfer, where Treasury distributes 30% of net meals and rooms
- There’s also diversity in age distributions.
- This is the distribution of the minority population in New Hampshire.
Summary:
The committee meeting began with an overview from the Legislative Budget Assistant Office on how Ways and Means will work with agencies and leadership during the budget and revenue-estimating process. Staff explained that the governor’s budget is still being developed, agencies are cautious about going on record early, and the committee will use worksheets and updated fiscal reports to track estimates. The presentation emphasized that the fiscal year 2025 budget status is a point-in-time snapshot and remains fluid because the annual comprehensive financial report has been delayed, which could change the beginning balances for both the general fund and education trust fund.
The budget update highlighted that the general fund is currently stronger than originally assumed, while the education trust fund is weaker. The speaker said the general fund began FY25 with a much larger balance than expected, while the education trust fund came in lower due to higher-than-budgeted adequacy spending and weaker business tax performance. Revenue trends showed the general fund slightly ahead year to date, but the education trust fund down significantly. The committee also discussed unbudgeted appropriations, including attorney general litigation, legal settlements, abandoned property claims, adequacy true-ups, and education freedom accounts, as well as the role of lapses and off-budget items in the final balance.
Members asked about the delayed liquor commission audit and whether it could affect revenue forecasts. Staff said the delay was mainly caused by the commission’s switch in point-of-sale systems and staffing losses, but did not expect major ongoing reporting issues. They also noted that liquor fund variances are more likely tied to Medicaid expansion costs than to commission operations. The governor’s office was said to be working on possible budget reductions, but no January request to the fiscal committee was expected.
Commissioner Lindsay Stepp of the Department of Revenue Administration then presented an overview of state revenue sources, focusing first on the meals and rentals tax. She explained that DRA administers 14 taxes that account for most state revenue, and that meals and rentals tax growth has slowed after strong post-pandemic gains. She described factors affecting the tax, including employment, inflation, fuel and food prices, wages, and weather, and noted that online platforms like Airbnb have improved compliance by collecting and remitting tax on behalf of hosts. Members asked about short-term rental compliance and how DRA identifies unlicensed rentals; Stepp said referrals, anonymous tips, and platform data help enforcement.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 088 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, article 3, distribution of powers in our state constitution reads, "The powers of the government
- So how is this distributed?
- 3.5% is distributed to local governments. 3.5% to share the load in the...
- So how is this distributed? distributed? distributed?
- > local 3.5% is distributed to local 3.5% is distributed to local governments.<03:28:33.600>
3.5%
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- They said they were also distributing a draft amendment to HB 21 and would send around hard copies so
- and disposal regulating the distribution and disposal of<01:22:30.560>
certain <01:22:30.920>< - I sent around to the Distributing I sent around to the committee<01:23:42.719>
a <01:23:42.880 - Could I just send that to you for distribution? You may, but the copy...
- "For distribution, you may, but the copy that you have, you can give to the clerk today if you like."
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee met in work session on several bills, beginning with HB 153, which would require two or more law enforcement officers in each county to receive animal cruelty training. Members said the bill had been sent to the Animal Protection and Licensing Subcommittee, where Representative Kuttab is expected to schedule a meeting soon to consider possible amendments based on testimony and other ideas. The committee later returned to HB 153 and confirmed a work session was planned for February 14, with discussion also including whether to explore a task force concept raised in testimony.
The committee also discussed HB 215 and HB 566, both related to landfill permitting and leachate or harm/benefit reporting. Representative Gerana said he had met with the DES director and was working on amendments that would add a preliminary screening phase for determining net public benefit and expand the list of benefits beyond capacity need to include items such as economic and infrastructure benefits. HB 566 was said to be in the same posture as HB 215, and both were slated for subcommittee review the following Tuesday morning. HB 171 was also added for subcommittee discussion, with members saying the changes would be technical rather than substantive.
HB 240, which removes forfeiture penalties for non-payment of dog licenses, drew support for a simple amendment changing a statutory “shall” to “may” so municipal officials would have discretion about issuing a warrant. Representative Bixby said OLS advised that this was the cleanest way to provide flexibility, and he reported that the sponsor was agreeable to the change. The committee also discussed HB 179, concerning hazardous waste accident fees, where the sponsor proposed a revised amendment imposing a $1,000-per-day penalty after 90 days of non-payment. Members raised concerns about homeowners, hobby farmers, and whether the bill could unfairly burden people who were not negligent or whose insurance claims were delayed. The sponsor and others said the intent was to recover costs from responsible parties, especially businesses, and to protect local taxpayers and fire departments from bearing the cost of damaged hazardous materials equipment. No votes were taken; the bills were left for further subcommittee work and amendment drafting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- chatbots in children's toys and mandates an immediate ban on the manufacturing, sale, importation, or distribution
- manufacturing, sale,<00:19:34.640>
importation, <00:19:35.200>or <00:19:35.520>distribution - <00:19:36.480>
of sale, importation, or distribution of sale, importation, or distribution - And we have an overreliance on subsidized, unreliable wind and solar, including in my home state of Texas
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that is a another demographic uh slide that features<00:09:46.399>
age <00:09:46.800>distribution - features age distribution features age distribution So<00:09:48.080>
just <00:09:48.240>- Look at the foreign-born population: very even distribution.
- Members of the foreign-born population are relatively evenly distributed across those bands, and look
- get it distributed. Please continue. get it distributed. Please continue.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the case that um and we're distributing the case that um and we're distributing a<01:21:25.600><
- The A37 amendment is now been distributed. for everyone. And I I heard from for everyone.
- The A37 amendment is now been distributed.<01:30:58.120>
Senator, <01:30:59.120>and <01: - 30:59.360>
the <01:30:59.520>letter <01:30:59.840>is distributed. - Senator, and the letter is distributed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/3/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- money has been allocated, we've tried to do some work behind the scenes to find out how it's being distributed
- <00:04:03.720>
how <00:04:04.159>it's <00:04:04.360>being <00:04:04.680>distributed - <00:04:05.400>
and <00:04:05.560>the out how it's being distributed and the out how - it's being distributed and the best<00:04:06.079>
way <00:04:06.239>to <00:04:06.519>- From research labs to crop fields to manufacturing plants and distribution networks, the plant protein
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The results of the distributions to ELs, including to sites, has shown a need for stability from year
- Uh the results of the distributions 26.
- So this would just again reduce another 10% from this annual distribution for eligible districts who
- <01:05:26.480>
for <01:05:26.720>eligible dis annual distribution for eligible dis - So the cleanup for the 90/10 distributions that we do at MDE, the 10% would not be included in fiscal
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- GMCC also raises funds and has historically distributed 100% of funds raised to participating food shelves
- /c> GMCC also raises funds and has GMCC also raises funds and has historically<00:42:36.040>
distributed - <00:42:36.760>
100% <00:42:37.800>of <00:42:37.960>funds historically distributed - 100% of funds historically distributed 100% of funds raised<00:42:38.880>
to <00:42:39.520> - <01:01:27.840>
throughout these funds are distributed throughout these funds are distributed
Keywords:
children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that our providers are not evenly distributed across the regions of our state, and that 80% of
- We know that our providers are not evenly distributed across the regions of our state, and that 80% of
- across the regions of our distributed across the regions of our state<00:16:01.199>
and <00:16 - <00:48:58.480>
these <00:48:58.760>I represent West could distribute these I represent - West could distribute these I think<00:48:58.920>
you <00:48:59.040>should <00:48:59.200
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:24:39.039>
crime <00:24:39.360>and <00:24:39.600>justice and distributes - crime and justice and distributes crime and justice related<00:24:40.400>
data. - <02:09:16.719>
in <02:09:16.960>any that a notice may be distributed in any that a - notice may be distributed in any reasonable<02:09:18.079>
manner <02:09:18.960>uh <02:09 - distributed within 30 days of adoption. distributed within 30 days of adoption.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The journal was approved as corrected, several Senate files were given second reading, and House files 5099 through 5102 were introduced. The Rules and Legislative Administration report placed a large group of bills on the May 4 calendar with pre-filing requirements for amendments. The first major floor bill was House File 3426, the annual LCCMR bill appropriating about $102.036 million from the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for 108 projects, including a new community grants program. Members spoke in support, emphasizing natural resources, outdoor recreation, and added integrity safeguards; the bill passed 117-15.
The House then passed House File 4151, a bipartisan occupational licensing bill for private detectives and protective agents. It ends partnership detective licenses and requires background checks for controlling officers and qualified representatives, while preventing licensure of people with disqualifying offenses from other states or federal law. The bill passed 133-0. After that, the chamber took up Senate File 4760, a public safety package incorporating multiple previously heard House bills and additional provisions. The package included items on recognizing Canadian protective orders, sextortion penalties, gift card fraud, firearm age restrictions, restitution, juvenile detention licensing, corrections data and terminology, chemical irritant disclosure, victims’ rights, BCA fraud statutes, and the private detective bill.
Several amendments to Senate File 4760 were adopted, including one inserting House language, one changing the effective date for public-employer discretion provisions, one allowing the Office of the Legislative Auditor to request BCA fingerprints for federal tax information compliance, and one clarifying jail medication provisions. Another amendment, A3, drew a roll call after Representative Duran argued it would keep the current juvenile delinquency age and allow more time to build infrastructure; Representative Feist urged a no vote, citing opposition from other stakeholders. The transcript ends during discussion of that roll call, before the final outcome on A3 or the overall public safety package is shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/15/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And I also don't think it's unusual that the organizations that are involved with the distribution of
- And I also don't think it's unusual that the organizations that are involved with the distribution of
- And I also don't think it's unusual that the organizations that are involved with the distribution of
- the distribution the distribution of<01:16:56.720>
um of um of um the<01:16:58.040>EBT - Okay, and that was distributed earlier. And I will second the motion.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the wages that are going out in that business to all the workers is more evenly distributed.
- > You<00:26:40.280>
can <00:26:40.400>see <00:26:40.560>by more evenly distributed - You can see by more evenly distributed.
- all The co-op is legally obligated to distribute all their profits to all their owners based on what
- So, the profits are more evenly distributed.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- It could be to distribute or facilitate access to sexually explicit material.
- son's case is the phrase lascivious exhibition of genitals or pubic area by either enticing or distributing
- son's case is the phrase lascivious exhibition of genitals or pubic area by either enticing or distributing
- <00:36:03.520>
the either enticing or distributing the either enticing or distributing the - But so number one, they have to knowingly be distributing the information to do one of the things in
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Joint Appropriations Jan 21st, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Linnell Johnson, Director of Child Nutrition and Food Distribution at the Department of Public Instruction
- Linnell Johnson, Director of Child Nutrition and Food Distribution at the Department of Public Instruction
- to the committee members before 5:30. ...they should be printed, if at all possible, and distributed
- It's the one that was distributed by the Bank of North Dakota. It's Section 1. It says at the top.
- And that's been distributed, I believe. Everybody should have the amendment.
Bills:
HB1623
Keywords:
HB 1623, North Dakota, rural health, rural health transformation program, medical facility infrastructure loan fund, medical facility infrastructure loan program, rural health loan program, Bank of North Dakota, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, federal grant, health care infrastructure, rural hospitals, critical access hospitals, nonprofit health care providers, gap financing, loan fund, public health funding, healthcare financing, Medicaid
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 1624, the “Universal Lunch Bill,” from Rep. Mike Nathie. He argued the proposal should be placed in Century Code rather than the Constitution so future legislatures can adjust it if state finances tighten, and said the bill would start the program a year earlier with a $65 million appropriation for one school year. DPI testified that the estimate did not include nonpublic schools that do not participate, and members questioned the impact on Title I, free-and-reduced applications, private-school accountability, breakfast mandates for schools that do not currently serve breakfast, and whether the funding could come from the DPI budget or other sources. Supporters, including North Dakota United, the North Dakota Catholic Conference, a pediatrician, and the American Heart Association, said universal meals improve student health and learning, reduce family costs, and are better handled in statute than by constitutional amendment. No opposition testimony was offered, and the chair closed the hearing for later work-session action.
The committee then took up House Bill 1627, introduced by Rep. Tye Dressler, which would raise the income threshold for the state-funded school lunch program from 225% to 300% of poverty, with an estimated cost of about $7 million for 2026-27. Dressler said the bill is intended as a targeted, budget-friendly alternative to the ballot measure and emphasized that the state should maximize federal meal dollars while improving participation in the current program. Members questioned whether raising the threshold would actually increase utilization, whether a dollar amount would be clearer than a percentage, and how the change would affect federal reimbursements and application rates. DPI said it could quickly calculate additional percentage levels, and the chair closed the hearing, directing DPI to prepare more numbers for the work session.
Finally, the committee opened Senate Bill 2403, presented by Sen. Schiable, to create a short-term bridge-loan program for financially distressed hospitals, centered on Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin. The bill would authorize up to $5 million per loan, with a $10 million appropriation available on a first-come, first-served basis, and would run only through June 30, 2027. Schiable said the hospital’s debt and operating problems threaten local health care, ambulance service, and the community’s economy, and that the proposal was designed narrowly with Bank of North Dakota review to avoid creating a broad precedent. Committee members asked whether the appropriation could be reduced and whether the bank would still apply commercial feasibility and repayment standards; Schiable said yes, the bank would still evaluate the loan and could reject it if it was not sound.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (10/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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we <00:50:58.960>distribute <00:50:59.440>that <00:50:59.680 - >
enough <00:50:59.920>to did we distribute that enough to did we distribute that enough - So, that's why I told you to make sure you have it distributed so all the committee members can read
- c> all<01:54:12.000>
the <01:54:12.239>committee <01:54:12.560>members distributed - so all the committee members distributed so all the committee members can<01:54:13.679>
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Summary:
The committee first took up a liquor-related amendment correcting an earlier drafting error that had accidentally removed enhanced penalties for death-related over-service from the statute. Members explained that the language had already been enacted briefly before being deleted by mistake, and the amendment simply restored the prior penalty provisions. The committee voted unanimously in favor. A second liquor amendment followed, concerning VFW and similar veterans’ clubs. The revised language would allow a veteran or member to sign in a limited number of under-21 guests, with testimony emphasizing that this was meant for small events and would mirror existing restaurant rules requiring a parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse. There was extended debate about whether private clubs were sufficiently public, whether towns could tighten liquor rules locally, and whether enforcement would be effective. Liquor enforcement testified that municipalities must approve licenses, only four minors could be signed in at once under a member’s signature, age-restriction signage remains required, and clubs often report violations themselves to protect their licenses. The amendment was ultimately approved unanimously, and the subcommittee then moved into executive session.
In executive session, HB 186, relating to cannabis legalization, regulation, and appropriations, was recommended ought to pass on a 10-7 vote, with a minority report noted. HB 241, relating to treatment alternatives to opioids, was then supported with amendment 2990 and recommended ought to pass as amended; the bill was described as expanding access to non-opioid, non-surgical, and non-medication pain treatments, while the amendment clarified Insurance Department procedures and educational materials. That bill was placed on the consent calendar unanimously. HB 297, concerning access by self-funded employer health plans to claims data, was also recommended ought to pass with amendment 2987 and then ought to pass as amended unanimously; supporters said it would let employers opt in to deidentified claims data, improve transparency, and preserve privacy. It too was placed on the consent calendar unanimously.
The committee then considered HB 312, dealing with student-athlete name, image, and likeness compensation, and voted to send it to interim study. Members said the issue remained too uncertain because of ongoing federal and NCAA developments, and that interim study would keep the committee’s options open without killing the bill. The motion was supported as a way to continue monitoring the issue for future action.