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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Nov 6th, 2025
Legislative Health & Human Services Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- that is purchased or can be accessed is not really helping from a health perspective.
- But it also hurts food banks that are purchasing food at an unprecedented rate.
- We do purchase locally.
- We represented about 30% of the local market share for food purchase.
- When we focus on what we're going to be purchasing, we focus heavily on a.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/24/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- would still be required to purchase would still be required to purchase power<00:13:12.120>
from - uh day-ahead or spot market purchases uh day-ahead or spot market purchases would<00:52:20.840><
- that they made and day-ahead purchases they made.
- And that that instead of purchases."
- those direct market uh purchases. those direct market uh purchases.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Thu Jan 16, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It is an area that we had purchased from A and B.
- 2 leou is an area where we had purchase 2 leou is an area where we had purchase from<01:10:07.040
- a we're in the process so we purchased a we're in the process of<01:24:31.239>
purchasing <01: - <02:43:24.640>
from the purchase from the purchase from Kamia<02:43:26.520>um <02:43 - Institute, which the state purchased, I believe, for $43 million, if I'm not mistaken.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- TxDOT was given the authority by the legislature to temporarily purchase and hold and operate until the
- And were purchased? The rail lines were, Mr. Chairman. Yes.
- And the rail lines were purchased from the larger rail lines? Yes, sir.
- When Union Pacific went to abandon it, we negotiated with them and purchased directly. I know.
- The city fought to purchase the port to save the jobs, and it needed to have a mechanism to do so and
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard several bills focused on transportation infrastructure, public safety, and local commemorations. SB 2841 would clarify the overweight corridor designation for the Port of Brownsville so all three statutorily approved bridges are treated uniformly for northbound and southbound overweight traffic; the Port of Brownsville testified in support, and the bill was left pending. SB 39 would restore the commercial motor vehicle “admission rule” framework in collision cases; Senator Birdwell explained the committee substitute, and the bill was later reported favorably. The committee also heard and later advanced SB 682, SB 1369, and SB 1422, which rename stretches of highway or a bridge in honor of fallen firefighters and military service members, with no opposition testimony and all left pending before final votes.
The committee also heard SB 2366, which would create a grant program for short-line railroad projects through rural rail transportation districts for track, bridge, capacity, and restoration work. Senator Hughes and several witnesses from rural rail districts and rail advocacy groups supported the bill, while TxDOT explained current rail funding is limited and that the bill would be the first such grant program for Class 3 short lines; members discussed that the bill would need a floor amendment because state funds cannot be paid directly to railroads. SB 1013 would expand crosswalk protections under the Lisa Torrey-Smith Act to include certain driveway curb cuts along sidewalks; it was supported by the author and left pending before later being reported favorably.
The committee also considered SB 2080, which would modernize port and navigation district rules by easing records and procurement requirements, exempting certain security and cybersecurity discussions from recording, and expanding some operational authority. Port Houston and the Texas Ports Association supported the bill, while the City of Corpus Christi raised concerns that the language could expand port economic-development authority beyond navigation purposes and affect local tax bases; the Port of Galveston also noted concerns about the filed version but supported the bill as presented, and the committee substitute was later reported favorably. SB 2001 would create specialty license plates and related parking/toll benefits for permanently disabled peace officers; SB 2705 would codify registration exemptions for certain farm equipment and some specialty plates. Both were supported by witnesses, adopted with committee substitutes where applicable, and reported favorably. Final votes on the reported bills were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, and the committee recessed after leaving some motions open briefly.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Mar 27th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- other local government to open meetings and public input extends the distric instruction material purchased
- So we had ad retailers would not purchase them in Florida or across the across the country.
- That means that an 18 year-old that is a medical marijuana patient can purchase their rolling papers,
- It could go into a smoke shop purchase.
- Where are they going to purchase their devices for smoking medical marijuana, if not from a licensed
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Agriculture Mar 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- YOU NEED A CARD TO PURCHASE MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
- IT IS A LEGAL PRODUCT TO PURCHASE IN FLORIDA SO ADVERTISING IN MY HOME TOWN NOT FAR FROM WHERE I LIVE
- I JUST WANT TO REMIND EVERYONE OF THAT, YOU KNOW, THE DANGERS INVOLVED IN WHERE YOUR PURCHASES CAN BE
- PEOPLE ARE OFTEN SURPRISED BY THE CUSTOMER DEMOGRAPHIC THAT PURCHASES THC BEVERAGES.
- THE AGE OF PURCHASE. THE TESTING TO GET OUT THE IMPURITIES. THAT ARE HARMFUL.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Information Technology Oversight Committee (11-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- that we do not need to be purchased.
- Uh, so we added infrastructure purchase, which is $12 million for the huts, and there's about $12 million
- where these upgrades or these purchases where these upgrades or these purchases are<00:19:13.039
- Uh so we added infrastructure purchase<00:19:37.919>
which <00:19:38.080>is <00:19:38.320 - is 12 million for the purchase which is 12 million for the huts<00:19:39.440>
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony from Michael McCurley, president of Zo Education and a senior vice president with Zo Group, about the company’s role in providing broadband and managed network services to Kentucky schools. He said Zo Education serves all Kentucky K-12 public school districts in partnership with the Kentucky Department of Education, offering more bandwidth at lower cost than the prior provider and also providing cybersecurity and network protection. He emphasized that reliable connectivity is essential for instruction, testing, remote coursework, and school administration.
McCurley also addressed the ongoing contract dispute involving the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and Open Fiber Silicom, saying Zo Education is not a party to the litigation but is concerned about possible disruption to schools and students. In response to committee questions, he said the company incurred unexpected costs when it had to reroute connections and build alternate network paths, including one school move that cost more than $50,000 to serve a site generating under $2,000 per month. He said outages and incidents are more frequent when Kentucky Wired access is unavailable, and that Zo could not have bid at its current price without access to Kentucky Wired.
Committee members discussed the broader implications of the dispute and the state’s broadband structure. Senator Williams said the committee’s priority is avoiding disruption to students and noted concerns about infrastructure purchases and upgrades tied to the network, saying he had not seen clear contractual support for some of the expenditures. He also referenced a future audit and said the committee should preserve options and taxpayer funds. The committee then reviewed its report to LRC, including changes related to infrastructure purchases and water asset management technology, and agreed to submit the report without a committee vote. The chair announced the next meeting would be in January, with no December meeting scheduled, and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Has it purchased construction materials in this manner?
- material directly, storing the material, negotiating, maybe what they do is they provide a bulk purchase
- Yes, no, I just to reiterate the intent of the bill is for DGS to be the bulk purchaser to negotiate
- California spent almost $11 billion on purchasing and contracts and is known to procure goods that are
- We can leverage our almost $20 billion of purchasing power to provide additional guidance to companies
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills on holidays, procurement, public safety, and business regulation. AB 268 would add Diwali as an official state holiday and allow schools and state workers limited flexibility to observe it; supporters described it as a recognition of California’s large South Asian and Hindu communities, and there was no opposition. AB 770 would define “customary maintenance” for outdoor advertising displays to clarify what repairs and reinforcements are allowed; the bill was presented as a safety and consistency measure for the billboard industry. AB 783 would authorize the Department of General Services to negotiate bulk pricing for construction materials to help disaster-affected communities rebuild more affordably, with supporters from the housing and building sectors and some members raising concerns about state contracting, storage, and implementation. AB 381 would update state procurement rules to better prevent human trafficking and forced labor in supply chains, aligning state policy with federal standards and drawing support from anti-trafficking advocates, labor, and local government representatives. AB 668 would extend drink-spiking prevention measures to music festivals by requiring test strips, drink lids, and reporting procedures; supporters emphasized victim safety and underreporting, while venue operators opposed the bill unless amended, citing feasibility and cost concerns. AB 880 would require prompt payment and indirect cost coverage for nonprofits contracting with the state, with broad nonprofit support and no opposition. AB 989 would make California Native American Day a paid holiday, with tribal and allied support. AB 592 would extend and expand temporary outdoor dining and alcohol service flexibilities for restaurants, with strong support from restaurant and business groups and opposition from alcohol policy advocates who preferred a narrower or permanent grandfathering approach.
Most bills advanced on committee votes, generally on party-line or broad bipartisan support. AB 770 was moved to Appropriations, AB 783 was passed as amended to the Assembly Committee on Emergency Management, AB 381 was sent to Labor, AB 668 and AB 880 were sent to Appropriations, AB 989 was sent to Public Employees and Retirement, and AB 592 was sent to Health. The committee also took up a consent calendar containing several additional bills, which was approved. The hearing ended with the roll left open for additional votes and adjournment at 3:17 p.m.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- in 500 megawatts... ...of solar, for example, which is renewable, then they're going to have to purchase
- You know, they all have their own power purchase arrangements, power purchase agreements, and they can
- Would that count as the correct purchase, or would it need to be 50?
- Yet, we are going to require them to purchase credits to offset their nameplate capacity.
- We do have that concern that creating credits and forcing particular sources of generation to purchase
Keywords:
dispatchable generation, electricity, natural gas, ERCOT, energy credits, utilities regulation, renewable energy, arbitration, insurance contracts, surplus lines, Texas law, insurance policy, boiler inspection, boiler safety, inspection report deadline, certificate inspection, authorized inspector, inspection agency, Health and Safety Code, board of boiler rules
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 108 May 1st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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the third party to come in, purchase the third party to come in, purchase the - But if they're purchasing, I I'll use.
- So, I going out for a bridge purchaser.
- purchase those. they will purchase<02:32:58.640>
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Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journal, and received several committee reports advancing or disposing of bills. Committee actions included favorable referrals for measures such as House Bills 1336, 1069, 1227, 1314, 1132, 1342, 1196, 1224, and Senate Bill 178, while Senate Bill 100 and House Bill 1308 were postponed indefinitely. The chamber also adopted a motion allowing current Joint Budget Committee members to leave while the Senate remained in session.
On third reading, the Senate passed Senate Bill 134, a bill concerning fees imposed by payment card networks, after a close 18-17 vote. Supporters argued it would help restaurants and other small businesses by limiting swipe fees on sales tax, while opponents warned it would not lower consumer costs and could trigger litigation and broader conflicts among financial institutions, payment processors, and businesses. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 165 on species conservation funding, Senate Bill 138 on reducing administrative burdens in the health care system, Senate Bill 172 on the Front Range passenger rail district, House Bill 105 on reducing barriers in the Labor Peace Act and eliminating Colorado’s second union-election requirement, House Bill 106 on designating higher education institutions as thriving institutions, and House Bill 1312 on peace officer participation and POST-related changes.
The Senate then moved into committee of the whole for second-reading consent calendar bills and adopted House Bills 1235 and 1299. Later, House Bill 1113 on election law modifications was taken up in committee of the whole; amendments were adopted to update terminology, extend Secretary of State review time for petitions, and exempt special districts from a recording fee. The bill’s sponsor and supporters described it as a technical and security-focused update to election administration, emphasizing voter access, anti-intimidation protections, and data safeguards. The transcript ends while debate on House Bill 1113 continues.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- which would subject locally purchased which would subject locally purchased parts<01:11:34.800><
- That's... >> So we purchase parts from Boeing. >> Okay.
- have these parts, uh, locally purchased. have these parts, uh, locally purchased.
- > your<01:16:55.199>
own purchase, you're doing your own purchase, you're doing your own aircraft - >> so we purchase parts from Boeing. >> so we purchase parts from Boeing.
Keywords:
sustainable aviation fuel, tax credit, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, Hawaii, economic development, carbon footprint, aviation sector, renewable fuels, local production, energy resilience, agricultural innovation, job creation, clean fuel standard, alternative fuels, carbon intensity, emission reduction, greenhouse gases, transportation, autonomous vehicles
Summary:
The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a two-minute oral testimony limit and that decision-making would follow after testimony. It then took up SB 20008, which would set 55 mph as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the DKI/Saddle Road highway. The bill’s introducer described it as a response to safety concerns and noted prior public opposition when the speed limit was lowered from 60 mph; the Hawaii Police Department was listed in opposition, while DOT and several individuals testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided.
The committee next heard SB 20009, requiring new plates/tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals, and SB 2026, which would require drivers approaching stationary vehicles on the shoulder or roadside to slow down and, if necessary, change lanes. The Attorney General supported SB 2026 but recommended narrowing and clarifying the language by removing references to shoulder/roadside, collision or mechanical problem, and other limiting definitions so the duty would apply more broadly and be easier to enforce; AAA and OMA also supported the measure. Members discussed the practical need for a mandatory move-over rule, especially for roadside workers and tow operators, and the committee heard concerns about enforceability on two-lane roads and in accident scenes.
SB 2053 was then heard, authorizing electronic signatures on supporting documents used to transfer ownership of total-loss vehicles to insurers without notarization and requiring insurers to indemnify the finance director for claims arising from those electronic title issuances. The Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, the City and County of Honolulu, and others supported the bill, with Copart describing it as a modernization that would reduce delays for total-loss settlements; technical amendments were requested. The committee also heard SB 2172, which would allow all-terrain vehicles to operate at night if equipped with lights and a slow-moving vehicle emblem, adjust helmet requirements, define utility terrain vehicles, and include ATVs in motor vehicle insurance law. DOT said it could support the bill only if limited to low-speed areas, and the insurance industry warned it could create a new insurance scheme; the City and County of Honolulu opposed while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and an individual supported. Finally, SB 2253 was introduced to expand first-degree negligent injury to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, with DOT, county prosecutors, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office in support; Honolulu prosecutors said they would oppose a proposed amendment because they wanted the language to preserve the offense as a lesser included offense tied to negligent homicide.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 04/14/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Government Finance Transportation Study Subcommittee Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Passengers can purchase fare media at our Metro Transit Center downtown, local retail partners such as
- As an example, in 2020, we purchased 35-foot buses for As an example, in 2020, we purchased 35-foot buses
- They pay us the regular bus pass fee and purchase them through the school themselves.
- This money could be accessed for fleet purchases as well, or is this operational only? Yes.
- Right now, we utilize federal grants for the majority of all of our fleet purchases.
Summary:
The committee met as a study subcommittee on fixed-route public transportation and first approved the December 11 minutes. It then heard detailed presentations from transit leaders in Grand Forks, Bismarck/Mandan, and Fargo about their systems, including route structures, paratransit service, ridership trends, fare changes, funding sources, fleet replacement needs, and operational challenges. Grand Forks described Cities Area Transit’s 17 routes, university shuttle service, expanded paratransit coverage, a 2025 fare increase, and rising costs for labor, fuel, parts, and new buses. Bismarck/Mandan’s Bisman Transit outlined its fixed-route and paratransit operations, recent service expansions approved for April 1, fare structure, ridership recovery since COVID, and major funding streams including mill levies, federal grants, and new local sales tax revenue. Fargo’s MATBUS representative emphasized the importance of continued state support for urban fixed-route transit.
Members asked extensive questions about cost per ride, fare increases, school transportation, veteran service partnerships, app-based ticketing, local funding formulas, and whether ride-share or microtransit could replace fixed routes. Transit officials said fixed-route service remains essential because it provides reliable capacity, supports jobs and access to services, and preserves federal funding tied to public transit operations. They also said paratransit is costly but necessary for riders with disabilities, and that vehicle and maintenance costs have risen sharply. Minot’s transit superintendent added context on the state’s existing transit aid formula, explaining that it is weighted more toward rural and paratransit providers and that urban fixed-route systems are seeking a separate, dedicated funding source rather than changes to the current formula.
The committee also heard public testimony from North Dakota Protection & Advocacy supporting both fixed-route and paratransit service for disabled riders, and from Minot staff on refurbished buses, CDL driver recruitment, and why the agency is not pursuing full electric buses. Near the end, members discussed whether to recommend additional state funding for the four urban fixed-route systems. A motion passed to have Legislative Council prepare a summary of the subcommittee’s activities for inclusion in the Government Finance Committee’s report to Legislative Management. Members then continued discussing possible recommendations, including a separate funding source for urban fixed-route transit and whether the four urban systems should meet to develop a proposed amount.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Sep 8th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, we've purchased 14.6 acres of alfalfa-producing land.
- Next October, we're going to be purchasing 5.3 acres, which is basically open space land.
- In 2023, we received $550,000, which was all spent on purchasing properties.
- The only ones that are really together are the 14 acres, and in that area, if we are able to purchase
- I'd like to purchase it; I'd like to nominate it for a sale."
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB 1840 by Gehan relating to the eligibility of certain individuals to purchase Medicare supplement benefit
- HB 1849 by Hefner relating to the purchase or acquisition of title and real property by certain aliens
- HB 2011 by Bella Montgomery relating to the right right purchase for condemning an entity certain real
- the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, HB 2334 by Hinojosa relating to the restrictions on the purchase
- HB 17 by Hefner, uh, relating to the purchase and acquisition of title or property by certain aliens
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- investigations pursuant to the purchase of<00:13:48.000>
firearms. - That's solely a firearms investigation when you're talking about straw purchases. And, Mr.
- That's solely a firearms investigation when you're talking about straw purchases. And, Mr.
- That's solely a firearms investigation when you're talking about straw purchases. And, Mr.
- That's solely a firearms investigation when you're talking about straw purchases. And, Mr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Clems’s point that equipment has to be purchased every four years, and so I’m curious what typically
- Businesses must compile a detailed schedule of qualifying purchases and provide supporting invoices.
- <00:43:05.480>
are qualifying data center purchases are qualifying data center purchases are - Businesses must compile a detailed schedule of qualifying purchases and provide supporting invoices.
- At the time of purchase, but qualifying data centers can then be refunded for those purchases by the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/13/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- hold the license for instance purchasing hold the license for instance purchasing and<00:57:15.720
- It's wine that we've already purchased.
- It's wine that we've already purchased.
- and special pricing on massive purchases and special pricing on massive purchases that<01:05:08.839
- We can't purchase the same quantity or amounts.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The park owners didn't just purchase empty acreage. We were already there.
- By government, given a resident organization a first right to purchase a park and delay the sale for
- They could also form right now a resident organization to purchase a park.
- They can also form right now a resident organization to purchase a park.
- When you go to purchase a park, just like any other property purchase, there are certain costs that are
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill provides that if a mobile home park to purchase and preserve the parks.
- The park owners didn't just purchase empty acreage. We were already there.
- They could also form right now a resident organization to purchase a park.
- They can also form right now a resident organization to purchase a park.
- When you go to purchase a park, When you go to purchase a park, just like any other property purchase
Summary:
The committee heard several housing-related bills, beginning with SB 1003, which would create pro-housing enhanced infrastructure financing districts to help local governments fund infrastructure needed for housing developments. The author and supporters argued that infrastructure costs often prevent projects from penciling out, while the chair expressed support and said the bill would be taken up later when quorum was available. SB 1014 followed, proposing new disclosure requirements for local jurisdictions to provide good-faith estimates of on-site and off-site improvements within 30 days of application, with supporters saying it would reduce late surprises and opposition from several cities citing implementation concerns with the 30-day timelines.
The committee then took up SB 802, a Sacramento-region bill requiring a joint powers authority to coordinate housing and homelessness services. Senator Ashby and former Mayor Darrell Steinberg argued that Sacramento’s fragmented system has failed for years and that a JPA would improve accountability, coordination, and use of state funds. The bill drew broad support from local officials, service providers, business groups, and advocates, while some county and city representatives registered opposition or neutral concerns about state-mandated local governance. Several committee members said they were persuaded by the need for regional coordination, though some raised concerns about local control; the chair noted the bill would be moved when quorum allowed.
The committee also heard SB 1092 and SB 1093, both focused on mobile home park residents after disasters or park sales. SB 1092 would give residents a right of first opportunity to match a sale offer for a park, with supporters saying it protects vulnerable seniors and preserves affordable housing, while park owners and their representatives argued it would devalue property and raise constitutional and financing concerns. SB 1093 would require more transparent communication, access to property, and consideration of rebuilding or closure after a disaster; supporters cited the long uncertainty faced by Palisades residents, while opponents warned about liability, safety, and burdensome review requirements. Members split along similar lines, with some emphasizing property rights and market impacts and others stressing the need to protect residents and preserve scarce affordable housing.