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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
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- We gave him money so he could start the process and become a citizen.
- criminal prosecution process, but this civil process doesn't mesh well with the detention timelines
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doesn't process but this civil process doesn't process but this civil process - <00:48:12.880>
by Minnesota's criminal justice process by Minnesota's criminal justice process - For some individuals, that process includes law enforcement.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not like a general election ballot in November where it's already jam-packed, but there's plenty
- Um, speaking in my capacity as chair of the Election Law Committee, we tend to uh like it when voters
- Um, so this is kind of the most important thing that a school town voter is voting on in a town election
- as chair of the election law committee. as chair of the election law committee.
- is voting on in a town town election. is voting on in a town town election.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- the quite disruptive to the process the quite disruptive to the process the resources the cost involved
- public is made against an elected public is made against an elected public official his or her staff
- public threat is made against an elected public threat is made against an elected public official or
- a public or elected a public or elected official all right and then let's go to official all right and
- that get to is this a plan a process that get to is this a plan a process that leads leads leads to
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 01/21/25
Health and Human Services
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and being able to actually think process and being able to actually think process - <01:06:39.760>
called viruses will go through a process called viruses will go through a process - Just quickly on process ... Just maybe a quick word about the Health Economics Program.
- I assume PBMs are involved in this process, even with Medicaid patients. Is that correct? Mr.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee convened for its first meeting of the 2025 session, with Chair Melissa Wiklund outlining the new co-chair arrangement, rotating gavel, committee size of 12, and the seven-vote threshold needed to move bills and motions. Members and staff introduced themselves, including several new senators, committee administrators, counsel, fiscal staff, researchers, and new pages. The committee then began its agenda with an overview of the Minnesota Department of Health from Deputy Commissioner Wendy Underwood.
Underwood described MDH’s mission and structure, emphasizing public health’s focus on prevention, population health, and the social and economic factors that drive health outcomes. She highlighted the state’s health disparities, the department’s five bureaus, and major work areas including infectious disease response, newborn screening, environmental health, chronic disease prevention, health regulation, health equity, and operations. She also discussed the Center for Health Care Affordability, saying the department has been meeting with stakeholders and has hired a director to begin work on advisory bodies and community engagement around rising health care costs.
Members asked questions about physician shortages, burnout, administrative burden, and health care bureaucracy. Senator Grunhagen argued that excessive paperwork and micromanagement are worsening access and workforce shortages, while Senator Abeler asked for data on whether past disparity programs have been effective and whether some efforts should be consolidated. Underwood said MDH has rural health programs, workforce supports such as loan forgiveness, and research on administrative costs and low-value services, and she noted the department has published legislative reports with more data to come. The chair then moved the committee to a broader discussion of public health system development in Minnesota, introducing City of Bloomington officials to present on a recent report.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 19, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
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Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on February 19, 2025, and first heard House Bill 150, which would prohibit lending a firearm to someone who does not have a firearm permit or a registered firearm. The Department of Law Enforcement and the Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, though HPD said enforcing any time limit on a loaned firearm would be difficult. Several members of the public opposed the measure, arguing it would interfere with lawful lending for hunting, competitions, training, military-related use, and family situations, and could create unintended criminal liability. One supporter said the bill would strengthen gun safety and encourage more responsible ownership. No vote was taken during the testimony portion described.
The committee then heard House Bill 186, which would make harassment by stalking a class C felony. The Office of the Public Defender requested deferral, arguing the bill would remove a misdemeanor option that can help deter escalation and could be unnecessarily severe and burdensome. Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying stalking can be a precursor to more serious violence. The Hawaiʻi State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney raised concerns about how the new felony would fit within the existing grading scheme, noting that aggravated harassment by stalking and first-degree terroristic threatening are already class C felonies. April Bautista testified in strong support, describing her own experience with domestic violence and stalking and urging passage of the bill. Committee members discussed whether other penalty structures might be possible, but no final action was taken in the portion provided.
The committee also heard House Bill 991, which would delete the term “agent of the contractor” from criminal history record check provisions to comply with FBI requirements. The Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center supported the bill with comments, explaining that the FBI had found the term too broad for fingerprint-based background checks tied to access to federal tax information. In addition, House Bill 995 was introduced, changing deadlines for annual firearms carry reporting; the Department of the Attorney General supported it, saying the revised deadlines would allow a more complete report, and HPD was also heard on the measure. The transcript ends before any votes or final committee actions on these bills.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Local Government (3-10-26)
Local Government
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- Rather, they're intended to establish proper institutional processes.
- Um, I think, as you know, the legislative process can take some time.
- This is our simple process we're trying to do. Thank him very much, Mr.
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Thank simple process we're trying to do. - Thank simple process we're trying to do.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This is really about having elections, holding elections, paying for elections, counting votes, along
- So that's part of this process. And then there's a few other use tax.
- So ERFC staff took that process over back last year in 2024.
- And so, I know I talked about really the basic process there.
- Is there any process in place now that you Is there any process in place now that you've actually gone
Summary:
The committee first received a presentation from Dr. Reich on the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC), including how the council’s joint executive-legislative forecasting process works, the main state revenue sources, and recent economic conditions. He said Washington’s economy is slowing, with weak employment growth, softer taxable sales, and uncertainty from tariffs, federal spending, and the federal shutdown. He also noted that the September forecast was reduced, mainly because of lower sales tax and real estate excise tax collections, and that the state still expects modest growth rather than a recession. Members asked about whether Washington tends to lag national downturns and how forecast information should affect budgeting; Dr. Reich said the forecast is a revenue tool, not a budgeting decision, and that spending choices remain with elected officials.
The Department of Revenue then presented on Washington’s sales and use tax structure and the implementation of Senate Bill 5814, which expands retail sales tax to several services effective October 1, 2025. Steve Ewing explained how sales and use tax are sourced, how reseller permits and the multiple points of use exemption work, and how the new law applies to live presentations, temporary staffing, investigations and security services, IT services, custom website development, advertising services, and custom software. He said DOR held listening sessions, issued interim guidance, and set up a centralized landing page and outreach efforts to help taxpayers understand the changes. He also described a six-month grace period for certain pre-existing contracts through March 31, 2026, but said penalties and interest still apply under the statute.
Committee members raised concerns about how businesses and individuals will know when a service is taxable, who is responsible for collecting and remitting tax, and how sourcing will work for services delivered across multiple locations or online. DOR staff walked through examples involving accounting services, live lectures, virtual events, advertising campaigns, and search engine marketing, including the use of reasonable allocation and pool codes when exact sourcing data is unavailable. Members also questioned the administrative burden on small businesses and professionals newly subject to tax, and whether additional legislative fixes or relief from penalties and interest may be needed. No votes or formal actions were taken in the work session.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you want me to explain the whole process or just this bill?
- You can do the whole process real briefly and then this bill, and then of course we may have to explain
- So, it's my understanding that the intended process for this hearing first will take up Senate File 4064
- It's my understanding that the intended process for this hearing first will take up Senate File 4064,
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a comment about the process here today.
- At that time, I asked about the process.
- And we would do this process.
- But what it does is it directs the Commissioner of Health in this process.
- Removing discussion and amendments out of this process is not healthy.
Bills:
HF2435
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- these benefits, and that certainly has not helped with an understaffed workforce that’s trying to process
- He was elected and served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1967 through 1971 and in
- In 1978, he was elected mayor of Quincy, and upon entering office, was challenged by the Blizzard of
- He was elected and served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1967 through 1971 and in
- In 1978, he was elected mayor of Quincy, and upon entering office, was challenged by the blizzard of
Summary:
The Senate considered a supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments focused on education, health, transportation, tax administration, and oversight. Senator Kennedy spoke in support of increasing funding for DTA caseworkers to improve SNAP access and reduce delays, but then withdrew the amendment by unanimous consent. Senator O’Connor’s amendment adding $500,000 for Free Period to provide free menstrual products in public schools was adopted, as was Senator Miranda’s $1 million METCO transportation and student support amendment. Senator Collins briefly proposed extending paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance coverage to graduate student workers, but withdrew that amendment for later discussion.
Several amendments were debated and either adopted or rejected. Senator Tarr’s proposal to create oversight of the Group Insurance Commission and fund an Inspector General review was defeated after opposition argued existing oversight was sufficient. Tarr also offered amendments on MBTA deficiency fund withdrawals and on requiring 90 days’ notice before state tax code decoupling changes; both were rejected after standing votes. Senator Driscoll’s amendment for Randolph Public Schools restroom improvements was adopted, while his veterans student loan forgiveness amendment was withdrawn. Additional amendments were adopted for Bridgewater Middle School water filtration, Uffum’s Corner Health Center, and NeighborHealth’s pharmacy technician training program for local high school students.
A major discussion centered on school funding and enrollment declines. Senator DiDomenico withdrew an amendment that would have provided $100 million to address Chapter 70 funding losses tied to enrollment drops, but he and Senator Collins used the floor to argue that districts facing declining enrollment and rising costs need a broader state response. The Senate also adopted a new draft of the supplemental budget and then passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote, with 35 members in the affirmative and 4 in the negative. The chamber then adjourned to meet again Monday, and did so in memory of Arthur H. Tobin, a former Quincy mayor, state legislator, and clerk magistrate.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 17th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Agriculture supports thousands of jobs from transportation and food processing to research and technology
- He also became the first black person elected to the San Diego City Council in 1969.
- of Supervisors in 1982, which was just recently filled with another supervisor during a special election
- for a very long time. leaving elected office, he continued to mentor young leaders, advocate for civil
- Now holding elected offices throughout the city of San Diego.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a review process? Is there a warrant involved? Chairperson. Thank you, Mr.
- And so to achieve the vesting period, staying at eight years, you run for election two times.
- And then we'll get to the election part, which I may not agree with you on that part, but I.
- I know they run four-year terms, but typically, at least in my district, they're re-elected on a pretty
- One other question: since they run for re-election every four years, does reducing the vesting period
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, as elected officials, we're tasked with dealing with important issues affecting the lives and liberties
- And even as we cheered the removal of a Marxist dictator in Venezuela, we saw the election of a Marxist
- snapper season on record, and we're now working to expand that to the Atlantic, the most sweeping election
- snapper season on record, and we're now working to expand that to the Atlantic, the most sweeping election
- Tax relief is at the discretion of the people acting through our constitutional amendment process.
Summary:
The transcript is of a Florida Legislature joint session convened to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the House and Senate were received, a committee was appointed to notify the Governor that the joint session was ready, and the Governor and First Lady were introduced. The Senate President presided, a prayer and Pledge of Allegiance were offered, and the joint session then recessed to await the Governor’s arrival.
Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record over the past seven years. He highlighted fiscal restraint, larger reserves and rainy-day funds, debt reduction, tax cuts, business and job growth, school choice expansion, education reforms, higher teacher pay, civics initiatives, environmental restoration efforts in the Everglades, hurricane response improvements, public safety and immigration enforcement, and opposition to DEI and other ideological policies. He also urged lawmakers to send him bills on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and addressing what he described as the creep of Sharia law.
The Governor additionally called for property tax relief through the constitutional amendment process and for legislation emphasizing informed consent in medical decision-making. He warned about risks posed by artificial intelligence and said new technologies should align with American values. No substantive votes were taken on policy matters during the session; after the Governor’s remarks, the joint session adopted a motion to dissolve.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-13 (11:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, as elected officials, we're tasked with dealing with important issues affecting the lives and liberties
- And even as we cheered the removal of a Marxist dictator in Venezuela, we saw the election of a Marxist
- In Venezuela, we saw the election of a Marxist mayor in our nation's largest city.
- snapper season on record, and we're now working to expand that to the Atlantic, the most sweeping election
- Tax relief is at the discretion of the people acting through our constitutional amendment process.
Summary:
The House and Senate met in joint session to receive the Governor’s annual message. After the customary opening, prayer, pledge, and motions to notify the Governor, the Governor and First Lady were received and the Governor delivered a lengthy address reviewing his administration’s record and outlining priorities for the coming session.
The Governor highlighted what he described as major accomplishments over the past seven years, including stronger state reserves, debt reduction, tax relief, economic growth, school choice expansion, higher teacher pay, civics education, higher education reforms, Everglades restoration, hurricane response improvements, public safety measures, and immigration enforcement. He also discussed affordability concerns, especially rising local property taxes, and urged lawmakers to pursue a ballot measure for property tax relief. He called for legislation on informed consent in medical decisions, regulation of artificial intelligence, and bills already filed on issues such as eliminating DEI in local governments, further restricting illegal immigration, expanding Second Amendment rights, and blocking Sharia law.
No substantive votes were taken on legislation during the address. After the Governor concluded, the joint session approved a motion to dissolve, and the meeting adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'd like to thank the Lieutenant Governor for entrusting me to spearhead the budget process for a second
- We want these cases to be processed fairly and correctly, but also efficiently and timely.
- We regulate the conduct of judges here in Texas, both elected and appointed judges.
- I mean, they're really involved in the process. No, sir. No, sir.
- I went through a three-year eviction appeal process, and there was no pro se attorney.
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee convened for its first hearing of the 89th regular session, confirmed a quorum, adopted committee rules by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the committee’s organization, introduced staff, and described the budget as conservative and focused on one-time investments. She highlighted major SB 1 priorities including property tax relief, full funding for public education formulas, teacher pay, school safety, border security, Medicaid growth, dementia research, energy and water infrastructure, transportation, wildfire suppression, and other capital and public safety needs.
Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending in 2026-27, with a projected $23.8 billion ending balance from the current biennium. He cautioned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid committing short-term surpluses to ongoing expenses. He also explained that the Economic Stabilization Fund is projected to hit its constitutional cap, meaning an estimated $5.6 billion in severance tax and related revenue would remain in general revenue in the upcoming biennium rather than flow into the fund. Senators discussed whether to raise or rename the fund and the implications of keeping more severance-tax revenue in general revenue.
The Legislative Budget Board then gave an overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major funding changes. LBB staff explained that the bill is essentially flat at $332.9 billion in all funds, but includes large method-of-finance shifts and major property tax relief. They detailed how prior property tax relief enacted in the 88th Legislature grew from an estimated $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher property values and hold-harmless provisions, and said SB 1 continues that relief with a total of $51 billion in ongoing and new property tax support. Members asked extensive questions about the automatic growth in school tax compression, the constitutional homestead exemption, COVID-era federal funding, Medicaid assumptions, and the sunset of the non-homestead circuit breaker. No additional votes or final budget actions were taken beyond adoption of the committee rules.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine optimizing longevity from research to action. Feb 12th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- She's also the President-Elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
- Drugs that target the aging process will come in the future.
- It will have no processed foods. So medically tailored meals really is pretty powerful.
- We know that these ultra-processed foods are not causing satiety.
- Ultra-processed, the ones that we really are pretty convinced are not good for you.
Summary:
The committee meeting was marked by discussions surrounding health policies aimed at enhancing the lifespan and quality of life for the community members. The chairperson initiated the session with personal reflections on the importance of extending not just the years of life but also the quality of those years, especially from the perspective of parents and grandparents. Members engaged in thoughtful dialogue regarding potential legislative measures that could address public health in a more holistic manner, emphasizing the need for community outreach and effective health education programs.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
February State Budget and Economic Forecast - 03/06/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- I think it's our job as elected officials. This is the micro.
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officials <01:02:01.599>this it's our job as elected officials this - We come out with a forecast and we said, well, there was an election, there'll be changes.
- As an elected official, uh, the voters are the bosses and we should be available to them.
- We've got an elected delegation out in D.C. that we've had great conversations with.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- ...because they want to get elected, stay elected, and die elected.
- This is a horrific process.
- Previously, an estimated 19,000 Texas... children are killed yearly through this process.
- From elective abortions throughout pregnancy, beginning at conception.
- Why do you need a key TAM process in state law to deal with the fact pattern that you...
NH
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- Election integrity is important and well established.
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and <00:29:25.360>well Election integrity is important and well Election integrity - If you want a book removed, all you do is set up a process for the parents to bring the complaint to
- So again, having a clearly defined process and asking them to have a clearly defined what have in law
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/13/26
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
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- That's what the IRP process is another. That's what the IRP process is for. for. for.
- legislators, all of whom have election legislators, all of whom have election certificates,<00:09
- We have not let the process go through. We have not let the process go through.
- stages of that process.