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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . programs. programs.
- So the report small small businesses.
- </c> with this program? with this program?
- grant program.
- </c> fund the programs that need to happen. fund the programs that need to happen.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Mar 5th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- to city, county to county, but city-county to state, and to be ready for any federal support that comes
- A small train derailment would be handled by a local government.
- Last session, we appropriated $30 million for the grant program.
- And it was usually your bigger cities, you know, we're in the city of Austin, you know, Houston, Dallas
- So it's a, it's a grant program. We apply for it every year.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jul 2nd, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
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- That is a huge step forward for the city.
- And so we do have a number of programs or projects under the HMGP program that talks about hazardous
- , it's a good program.
- Are you guys working to utilize the small? We have small diameter timber plants in the state.
- New Mexico Property Insurance Program.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
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- Ninety percent of them are small business owners.
- I want to focus on four small changes to share with the committee.
- I want to focus on four small changes to share with the committee.
- We've got criminal police, and then we have retailers and small businesses.
- We have City of Pasco Police Chief Ken Ruskey. I think I'm on now.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So every city is different.
- I love cities, and I think cities have worked very hard over the last decade to get better at planning
- established by various cities.
- We used to have trolley systems throughout all of our cities because we changed the use of our cities
- But every city is different. And Seattle's different. The city is different.
Summary:
The committee first held a public hearing on engrossed second substitute Senate Bill 6026, which would prohibit certain GMA-planning cities and counties from excluding residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones and would limit local requirements for ground-floor commercial or mixed-use space, subject to numerous exemptions and a possible study-based off-ramp. The bill sponsor and supporters, including the Lieutenant Governor, the governor’s housing policy advisor, Commerce staff, developers, labor/employer groups, and housing advocates, argued it would reduce barriers, reuse underutilized commercial land, and help address the state’s housing shortage. Cities including Bellevue, Kirkland, Bellingham, Redmond, Kent, Lacey, and Lakewood testified in opposition or with concerns, emphasizing local control, impacts on walkable neighborhoods and small businesses, implementation costs, and the need for more flexibility or clearer compliance options. Committee members asked about exemptions, the study process, and how the bill would affect existing local plans and incentives.
The committee then moved to executive session on several bills. It rejected Representative Griffey’s amendment to Senate Bill 5820, which would have restored Clark County’s freight rail dependent overlay authority and added findings about greenhouse gas reductions from short line rail, and then passed SB 5820 out with a do pass recommendation. The committee also passed SB 5995, extending authorization for port districts to purchase zero- and near-zero-emission cargo handling equipment; SB 5552, directing rulemaking for kit home building codes; SB 5467, raising thresholds for water-sewer district surplus property sales; and SB 6189, removing the deadline for forming a public facilities district for regional aquatics and sports facilities. Each of those bills received a do pass recommendation, with some members noting support for housing, workforce, efficiency, or local flexibility and others expressing concerns about contracts, automation, or competitiveness.
After executive session, the committee resumed testimony on SB 6026. Additional supporters, including the Lieutenant Governor, Commerce, developers, the Washington Roundtable, Microsoft, and housing organizations, reiterated that the bill would unlock housing on vacant commercial land and preserve some local flexibility through exemptions and height incentives. Opponents and concerned cities continued to argue that the bill would weaken local planning, reduce commercial space needed for complete communities, and impose costs and implementation burdens. The hearing concluded without final action on SB 6026, with the chair noting more testimony and work remained.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:26 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- for all ages and abilities, including early childhood education and health and wellness programs, Programs
- for all ages and abilities, including early childhood education and health and wellness programs, Programs
- They're part of the City of Grants.
- Grant County's largest city... ...the largest city and the seat is Silver City, which is the only municipality
- And they're running small businesses.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 17th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- his school sustainability programs to music to his deep, deep-felt passion for aviation.
- I rise today to adjourn in the memory of Mayor Bob Foster from the city of Long Beach.
- They were so much of a dynamic power couple in our city.
- And on the city council, I was glad to support an effort to rename our city hall chambers as the Bob
- A city is not a city without nightlife, and that is certainly true in San Francisco.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, observed a moment of silence for civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson, offered a prayer and pledge, and welcomed several guest delegations, including Hubert Humphrey Fellows and Congressman Jim Clyburn. Members gave extended remarks honoring Clyburn’s civil rights and congressional leadership, as well as his work on rural issues, the Affordable Care Act, and bipartisan relationships. The chamber also announced a joint hearing of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and the Assembly Committee on Business and Professions to be held upon adjournment.
The main floor action was on Senate Resolution 72 by Senator Wahab, celebrating Lunar New Year. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting the holiday’s significance across Asian cultures, its themes of family, renewal, courage, and community, and California’s large Asian American population. Several members also noted the history of Chinese immigrants in California and the importance of recognizing and supporting Asian American communities amid ongoing concerns about anti-Asian hate. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of 37-0.
The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournment-in-memory tributes. Senator Becker honored Niles Telenius, a young climate and aviation advocate; Senator Gonzalez, joined by Senators Strickland, Laird, Cabaldon, and Umberg, honored former Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster for his leadership in city government, energy policy, and public service; and Senator Wiener honored Terence Allen for his work in San Francisco’s cannabis, LGBTQ, small business, and nightlife communities. The Senate then announced it would reconvene on Thursday, February 19, at 9 a.m., with recess until 3:30 p.m. for adjournment proceedings.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent two of the poorest cities; they’re in the top 20 of the poorest. ...poorest cities in the
- I don't live in an inner city; I'm in a rural... ...ish Democrat, mid-sized city, East Texas, so not
- a city Democrat.
- the WIC program, there is a...
- To the extent you have a small CAC...
Bills:
HB2510, HB3589, HB4611, HB4655, HB4665, HB4666, HB4670, HB4700, HB4730, HB4798, HB4838, HB5136, HB5243, HB5302, HB5539
Keywords:
assisted living, healthcare, licensing, criminal offense, personal assistance, group home, regulation, health and safety, inspections, resident care, criminal background checks, adoption, parental rights, registry, vital statistics, disclosure, counseling, foster care, independent living, financial literacy
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Two - Tuesday, February 17 -Morning Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Louis City for a point of personal privilege. Responsibility.
- They're part of the FFA program there, and they presented a program earlier to the Ag Committee, and
- And so it’s time that we helped our small mom-and-pop businesses.
- This is what we need to do to help out our small businesses.
- The chambers serve 4,018 small businesses, and that will expand that.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Centralia is a prominent city; I think it's actually the largest or the second-largest city in the district
- I'm the city manager for the City of Centralia.
- Program.
- Moving to the Farm to Food Pantry Program, it modifies the stated purpose of that program to provide
- The Washington Farm Donation Program, the Washington Commodities to the Nation Program, excuse me, not
Keywords:
relocation, wildlife, game farm, agriculture, environmental impact, animal welfare, force-feeding, birds, humane treatment, sea lion, predation control, salmon preservation, fishing industry, voluntary donations, derelict vessels, marine environment, coastal management, environmental protection, maritime economy, farmers
TX
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- , but home rule cities.
- New York City in February 2025.
- Some cities don't know that they can work with other cities and the county that they live in or are located
- It's not a mandatory program.
- It simply allows a city with a declining population to be able to change its city type, which allows
Keywords:
municipality, local government, Type A, Type B, Type C, change authority, emergency medical services, civil service status, municipal government, public safety, local government code, school funding, education, state budget, local control, equity, tenant legal services, eviction, low-income tenants, disability rights
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/10/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bergstrom pretend to be a disgruntled small business owner who did not want to participate in this program
- great program.
- And state programs like everybody.
- I am a city council member of the city of Centerville.
- </c> the cities through the end of last year. the cities through the end of last year.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion Mar 31st, 2026
Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, yeah. ...and economic development organizations through the Small Business Technical Assistance Program
- better cancer treatment programs.
- And so how do you separate the small businesses from the microbusinesses in this entrepreneurship program
- ... ...made steps to really address this issue because some of the programs were just as small business
- For starters, the program does not automatically enroll all those eligible in the pilot program.
MN
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- We're a very valuable part of our small communities.
Keywords:
solid waste management, resource management account, environmental fund, taxation, Minnesota statutes, homestead, property tax, classification, disability, resort properties, recreational use, commercial property, tax refund, estimated tax, interest on refunds, income tax, corporate franchise tax, S corporation, partnership, corporation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Banking and Financial Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- Prior to that legislation, we didn't have a licensing program.
- for California to have a licensing program.
- how the program operates.
- We represent over 500 mutuals and small water systems across California.
- I represent the small city of San Fernando, appropriate.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Jul 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The CAEATFA sales and use tax exclusion program is one of the few incentive programs in California that
- We are fully compliant with environmental regulatory programs.
- Downtown's rebirth is a core priority for the city.
- I can see the value in this legislation, not only in cities like Fresno, but also in the city of Palmdale
- So we're not talking about like the small airports.
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 86, which would extend and expand the CAEATFA sales and use tax exclusion program through 2031, raise the annual cap from $100 million to $200 million, and add fusion energy. Supporters, including the State Treasurer and industry and labor representatives, cited billions in clean-tech investment, job creation, and environmental benefits; county groups opposed the bill over local revenue losses. The committee approved SB 86 on a 12-0 roll, holding the roll open for additional members.
The committee then heard SB 545, which would require Go-Biz to study economic development opportunities along the California high-speed rail corridor, including land value, development incentives, and public-private partnerships. Labor, Fresno’s mayor’s office, and other stakeholders supported the bill as a way to spur corridor development and future funding opportunities, while one business group moved from opposition to neutral after amendments. The bill passed on a 9-1 vote, with the roll held open.
Members next considered SB 63, a Bay Area transit funding measure authorizing a regional revenue measure to support transit operations amid looming fiscal shortfalls. The author and witnesses described severe service cuts that could follow without new funding, while committee members raised concerns about the bill’s structure, county participation, polling, and whether other revenue options should be considered. The bill advanced on a 9-3 vote, with the roll held open, and the committee also approved SB 263, directing a state study of tariff impacts on California’s economy and supply chains, on an 11-0 vote. Finally, the committee heard SB 661, which would redirect aviation-related tax revenues back to airports for aviation purposes and bring the state into compliance with federal requirements; testimony focused on airport modernization, rural access, and allocation formulas, but no final vote was taken in the portion provided.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the unique things about this program is that we have both a small community category.
- One of the unique things about this program is that we have both a small community category.
- So RCO has two programs that are funded through just a small carve-out of the gas tax.
- RCO has two programs that are funded through a small carve-out of the gas tax.
- And with the technical assistance program, it's too small to call it a program, but with the additional
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several capital-related bills. HB 2353 would raise the pre-design threshold for state-funded capital projects from $10 million to $15 million and index it to inflation beginning in 2027. The sponsor and a testifier said the change would reduce delays and save money on projects by avoiding costly pre-design work for mid-sized projects; staff noted the bill could reduce future capital budget costs. HB 2420 would increase the Small Works roster contract cap in stages from $350,000 to $650,000 by 2030, with a proposed substitute shifting the first increase from July 2026 to January 2027 to allow time for rulemaking. Testimony from universities, cities, ports, counties, and water/sewer districts supported the bill as a way to reduce administrative burden, speed projects, and help small and diverse contractors.
The committee also heard HB 2470, which would change how the School Construction Assistance Program treats school facilities on military bases. Staff explained the bill would exclude on-base instructional space from a district’s available-space calculation and adjust state assistance to account for federal funding, potentially increasing eligibility for affected districts such as Clover Park and Medical Lake. The sponsor and supporters said current rules unfairly reduce state support for districts serving military families; OSPI testified in support but said the bill would need amendment to avoid federal-law issues and was working on a revised approach that would increase the SCAP funding assistance percentage instead of directly referencing federal funds. Clover Park School District and the Veterans Legislative Coalition also supported the measure.
In executive session, the committee moved HB 2338, which expands the low-income weatherization program to include community-scaled projects, out of committee with a do-pass recommendation by a vote of 17 ayes and 2 excused. The committee then held a work session with the Recreation and Conservation Office on its competitive grant programs, including Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program accounts, youth athletic facilities, community forests, aquatic lands, boating, off-road vehicle, firearms and archery, and federal grant programs. Members asked about demand, ADA compliance, geographic distribution, and technical assistance; RCO said demand is high in several programs and that it uses scoring criteria, regional allocations, and outreach to improve access statewide.
NM
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- Las Vegas, for a program.
- They do go ahead and take, if you will, part of the spay and neuter program to the small communities,
- And here we're picking a very beautiful and lovely and important city, of course, Las Vegas, for a program
- They do go ahead and take, if you will, part of the SPAN and NUTA program to the small communities and
- are small modular reactors.
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 6th, 2026 at 11:27 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The city of Albuquerque wants help in improving this area of the city.
- This area of the city is the hottest area in the city because of the acres and acres of asphalt that
- It's their city. It's their town.
- This state needs a city. Because without a city, a state government cannot survive.
- And Albuquerque is not a city.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The cybersecurity grant program for local governments is one of the most successful IT programs in Florida
- There's a lot of talk about people wanting to make their cities the best cities, and a lot of that has
- There's a lot of talk about people wanting to make their cities the best cities, and a lot of that has
- You're saying that it doesn't have any cost, but when you're putting a timeframe on when a city, small
- It's not small. It is huge.