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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 155, HB 1102, HB 1109, HB 1356, HB 1469, HB 1323, HB 1376 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- for the first time—and I think that's the first time it's come up in my seven or eight years in Congress
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the <02:30:32.720>first <02:30:32.800>time <02:30:32.960>I've Congress - What's the first time I've Congress.
Summary:
The committee first adopted amendment 2026-2021S to correct a drafting issue in the budget language so that the $2.5 million appropriation for Medicaid per diem rate stabilization at county nursing homes can be spent during the biennium rather than lapsing at the end of the fiscal year. Senator Lang explained that the funds are matched with federal dollars for a total of $5 million and are intended to prevent rate reductions that could shift costs to county property taxpayers. The amendment was adopted unanimously by both chambers, and the committee proceeded on the bill as amended by the Senate.
The main discussion then focused on HB 155 and a proposed amendment to the business enterprise tax. The House proposal would lower the BET rate in stages when combined business tax revenues exceed certain thresholds, while the Senate opposed an immediate rate reduction and argued that tax changes should be handled in a budget year. Senators emphasized that raising the filing threshold to $375,000 had already removed about 3,500 small businesses from filing requirements, and they preferred further relief through threshold changes rather than rate cuts. House members argued that the trigger-based reduction was a reasonable, tested mechanism and would provide future tax relief without taking effect unless revenues rose enough.
Members debated whether the trigger could be distorted by one-time revenue spikes, such as the recent tax amnesty receipts and prior federal repatriation-related revenue, and Representative Sweeney said he was willing to adjust the effective date or carve out amnesty revenue. The committee did not reach agreement on the BET reduction, and the chair called a break and then continued the meeting later with a new proposal to delay the trigger’s effective date to January 1, 2028. Senator Lang rejected that version but offered a counterproposal to raise the filing threshold to $400,000, and the parties ultimately agreed to continue discussions and reconvene later.
The meeting also took up HB 1102, concerning the research and development tax credit and state park fees. The House position was to support the R&D tax credit but remove the park-fee provisions, citing testimony from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that it did not need the increase and concerns about discouraging tourism, especially at border parks. Supporters of the park-fee language argued that the department had not raised rates in years, could set its own rates, and should be able to charge nonresidents more while keeping New Hampshire residents’ fees lower. The discussion remained unresolved, with members debating the likely effect on tourism and fairness to residents versus the need for additional revenue.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- about the baby formula, and the FDA actually responded that they have been trying for years to get Congress
- The moms relentlessly lobbied Congress until the Infant Formula Act was passed by the FDA, again, in
- about the baby formula, and the FDA actually responded that they have been trying for years to get Congress
- The moms relentlessly lobbied Congress until the Infant Formula Act was passed by the FDA, again, in
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Congress acted in 2005 and passed the Energy Policy Act.
- Congress acted in 2005 and passed the Energy Policy Act.
- Congress acted in 2005 and passed the Energy Policy Act.
- Congress acted in 2005 and passed the Energy Policy Act.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- believe that law enforcement has the right, you know, we have laws in this land that were passed by Congress
- believe that law enforcement has the right, you know, we have laws in this land that were passed by Congress
- believe that law enforcement has the right, you know, we have laws in this land that were passed by Congress
- Congress, in its wisdom, did not apply it to itself when it passed the law.
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, immigration enforcement, economic impact, Operation Metro Surge, study, appropriation, local government, Legislative Commission on Legislative Security, legislator security, elected official security, staff security, statehouse security, capitol security, legislative district safety, political violence prevention, threat assessment
Summary:
The committee first attempted to approve minutes from February 24 and March 3, but members identified multiple spelling errors in names, so approval was held and the motion withdrawn. The committee then took up House File 3477, a bill by Representative Long proposing a civil remedy for constitutional violations by government actors, including federal actors. An author’s amendment (A4) was adopted to remove a subdivision and clarify retroactivity. In discussion, members raised concerns about Supremacy Clause and immigration-related issues; the author responded that the bill applies evenly to state and federal actors and is meant to enforce constitutional rights, not immigration law. After debate, the motion to re-refer the bill to the general register failed on a 6-7 vote, with one member excused.
The committee next heard House File 3480, authored by Representative Howard, which would commission an independent economic impact study of Operation Metro Surge. An A2 amendment was adopted to add a dollar amount for the study and clarify timing. Representative Howard said the study would help the legislature understand statewide impacts and noted reported harm to businesses, child care, schools, and local governments. Testimony in support came from Laura Santiago, reading a statement from Christopher Gomez of Willmar, who described ICE agents entering his family’s restaurant, the detention and deportation of family members, and resulting business losses. Rachel Ser, Minneapolis emergency management director, cited a preliminary city assessment estimating major impacts including food insecurity, lost wages, business revenue losses, hotel cancellations, and rental assistance needs. Some members questioned the cost and usefulness of the study, while others said suburban and greater Minnesota communities also wanted the data. The transcript ends during continued discussion of the bill.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 048 Mar 3rd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Washington himself, in his address to Congress in 1790, emphasized that a free people ought not only
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emphasized <00:57:41.040>that <00:57:41.280>a <00:57:41.440>free Congress - in 1790 emphasized that a free Congress in 1790 emphasized that a free people<00:57:42.240>
ought
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/24/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- But Congress left an explicit carve-out for any action that is brought for a violation of the U.S.
- But Congress<00:37:21.839>
left <00:37:22.160>an <00:37:22.400>explicit <00:37:23.040 - >
carve <00:37:23.359>out <00:37:24.079>for Congress left an explicit carve out - for Congress left an explicit carve out for any<00:37:25.040>
action <00:37:25.760>that
Keywords:
civil rights, law enforcement, federal collaboration, accountability, state law, constitutional rights, color of law, 42 U.S.C. 1983, section 1983, civil action, damages, injunctive relief, attorney fees, law enforcement task force, federal-state cooperation, intergovernmental agreement, federal agency partnership, Minnesota Constitution, U.S. Constitution, police accountability
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/19/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- that's transportation and HUD, federal appropriations bill was enacted on February 3rd of this year, Congress
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year, enacted on February 3rd of this year, enacted on February 3rd of this year, Congress - :31.600>
to <00:14:31.680>renew <00:14:31.920>a <00:14:32.079>subset Congress - required HUD to renew a subset Congress required HUD to renew a subset of<00:14:32.560>
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, with H.R. 1, Congress established this federal scholarship tax credit that provides a dollar-for-dollar
- As you know, with HR1, Congress<01:27:21.840>
established <01:27:22.320>this <01:27:22.560 - >
federal Congress established this federal Congress established this federal scholarship<01:27
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 6, February 16, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Congress and 14 years in the Wyoming Legislature and eight years as Wyoming's state treasurer.
- eight years in the US Senate, she served eight years in the<00:49:45.599>
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Last spring, the budget enacted premiums for Medicaid before we knew what Congress was going to do.
- <01:23:02.800>
what for Medicaid before we knew what for Medicaid before we knew what Congress - <01:23:05.840>
The <01:23:06.159>sensible Congress was going to do. - The sensible Congress was going to do.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- that, um, I pushed uh, last session, um, just based off of work um, previously in my other life in Congress
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in previously in in my other life in previously in in my other life in Congress - 43.600>
um <01:37:44.000>I <01:37:44.239>appreciated <01:37:44.719>the Congress - And so um I appreciated the Congress.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Roughly a year ago, in testimony to Congress, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
- it roughly a year ago in<01:10:10.640>
testimony <01:10:11.120>to <01:10:11.400>Congress - <01:10:12.080>
the <01:10:12.239>American in testimony to Congress the American in - testimony to Congress the American Association<01:10:13.239>
of <01:10:13.400>Motor <01:
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, you know, we've also seen that there's a budget that's been passed in Congress that would slash Medicaid
- ><01:34:36.639>
been <01:34:36.840>passed <01:34:37.119>in <01:34:37.400>Congress - budget that's been passed in Congress budget that's been passed in Congress that<01:34:37.920>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In 1975, Congress passed Public Law 94-142, which was the Education for All Handicapped Children Act
- institution I said no way placed in an institution I said no way in in in 1975<01:03:13.240>
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which <01:03:16.520
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- leaders at our agency that will be ready and available to assess when we do have bills going through Congress
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through when we do have um Bills going through when we do have um Bills going through Congress - > other<01:23:11.239>
executive <01:23:11.679>orders <01:23:12.159>that Congress - or other executive orders that Congress or other executive orders that do<01:23:12.719>
impact
Summary:
The committee met for a Health and Finance Policy hearing, began with member and staff introductions, and noted that Representative Keeler was participating as a non-voting member. The chair outlined committee rules on decorum and then introduced the day’s first agency presentation from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), with Commissioner Cunningham appearing to present the department’s budget priorities.
Commissioner Cunningham described MDH’s broad public health role and emphasized that public health is underfunded relative to health care, with significant reliance on federal dollars. The department’s main budget request was for infectious disease prevention and response to offset anticipated federal funding losses. MDH also outlined several fee increases tied to public water systems, wells, licensing and certification, assisted living and health care facilities, HMO regulation, food/pools/lodging inspections, radioactive materials, X-ray equipment, and asbestos abatement. The commissioner said these changes were needed because costs, workload, and regulatory complexity have increased, while many fees have not been updated in years.
MDH also presented budget-neutral proposals, including continuing the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Advisory Committee, converting the Maternal and Child Health Advisory Task Force into a standing advisory committee, restoring some local and tribal public health cannabis and substance misuse prevention grants, creating direct American Indian Health Special Emphasis Grants, reauthorizing the State Trauma Advisory Council, and extending firefighter PFAS biomonitoring work. The department also requested an operations adjustment for rising employee, insurance, fuel, utility, and legal costs, and referenced additional Clean Water Legacy Fund proposals. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided. Representative Bierman then offered supportive comments, praising MDH’s work and backing the funding and fee proposals, especially the restoration of local public health prevention grants.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We're hoping that Congress will fix that. permitted rank growth and so we absorb permitted rank growth
- day eviction notice we're<00:47:09.880>
hoping <00:47:10.160>that <00:47:10.400>Congress - <00:47:10.760>
will <00:47:10.960>fix we're hoping that Congress will fix we're hoping - that Congress will fix that<00:47:12.839>
uh <00:47:13.359>the <00:47:13.480>Minneapolis
Summary:
The House Housing Finance and Policy Committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes and then heard testimony from Housing First Minnesota and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities on housing supply, affordability, and land-use policy. Mark Foster of Housing First Minnesota said the state is chronically undersupplied by roughly 100,000 units, that the median new single-family home price has risen above $530,000, and that only about 27% of Twin Cities households can now afford a new home. He argued that regulatory and local approval processes, especially planned unit developments and aesthetic mandates, add significant cost and reduce the number of homes built, and he urged the committee to remove exclusionary barriers and modernize residential development approvals.
Members questioned Foster about zoning, aesthetic requirements, and homeowners associations. He said most new housing in growing metro communities is negotiated through PUDs, which he described as increasing costs and limiting supply, and gave examples such as stone exterior requirements adding thousands of dollars to a home. He also said HOAs can be useful in some cases but are often imposed when not needed. Several legislators responded positively to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s work, including transitional housing and veteran housing projects.
Elizabeth Wefel of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities said cities outside the metro also face a housing shortage, but their challenges differ: market failure, inadequate sewer and water infrastructure, and gaps in starter, workforce, and senior housing. She said many Greater Minnesota cities are already updating zoning, reducing lot sizes, allowing more density and ADUs, and investing local money, land, and partnerships to spur development. She asked the legislature to speed up rollout of housing funds, support infrastructure and workforce programs, and adjust housing tax credit and TIF rules, while warning against one-size-fits-all preemption of local zoning authority. Members discussed the need for tailored solutions and the differences between metro and Greater Minnesota housing markets.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (11/12/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- and I appreciate the examples you provided as well as the ones that we heard to refresh all of our memory
- and I appreciate the examples you provided as well as the ones that we heard to refresh all of our memory
- and I appreciate the examples you provided as well as the ones that we heard to refresh all of our memory
- and I appreciate the examples you provided as well as the ones that we heard to refresh all of our memory
- and I appreciate the examples you provided as well as the ones that we heard to refresh all of our memory
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I hope it's not lip service, but I also have a memory long enough to remember the two years prior to
- I have a memory that extends back to last May when the boisterousness of this chamber was occurring for
- I<00:50:48.920>
also <00:50:49.920>have <00:50:50.839>a <00:50:51.000>memory - <00:50:51.520>
long service but I also have a memory long service but I also have a memory - that extends back to one I have a memory that extends back to last last last May<00:51:00.079>
when
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Budget Section Leadership Division Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The State Library gave up some space in the Liberty Memorial Building, and Parks and Rec was interested
- The State Library gave up some space in the Liberty Memorial Building, and Parks and Rec was interested
- The State Library gave up some space in the Liberty Memorial Building, and Parks and Rec was interested
- But some of the bigger ones, if any of you remember from last session, we talked about the Liberty Memorial
Summary:
The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes before hearing a series of informational updates. The Petroleum Council reported that North Dakota oil production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with activity shifting northward in the Bakken as technology improves and three- and four-mile laterals boost well performance. The presentation also discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, the importance of pipelines and other linear infrastructure, and enhanced oil recovery pilot projects supported by state and federal funding. Members asked questions about gas production taxes, natural gas liquids, and the outlook for drilling rigs and future production.
The Office of State Tax Commissioner then reviewed the federal “big beautiful bill” and its estimated effect on North Dakota individual and business income tax collections. Staff explained that most of the individual income tax impact comes from the permanent increase in the standard deduction, while temporary provisions such as senior deductions, tip and overtime exclusions, and auto loan interest deductions have smaller or limited-term effects. They also noted that business tax changes, especially depreciation and expensing provisions, create a larger near-term cash impact, and that some FY25 collections likely reflected one-time oil field transactions that may have inflated the baseline used in earlier estimates.
OMB provided updates on major capital projects and facility funding. For Capitol grounds improvements, officials described plans for 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding upgrades, public seating, lighting, tree management, and possible restroom and lobby reconfiguration, while also noting the governor’s residence security project and the discovery of human remains on the Capitol grounds. OMB and its consultants also reported on the state facility maintenance fund, including window replacement, boiler work, roof and foundation repairs, and a new facility conditions assessment covering more state buildings. Updates were also given on the new state hospital in Jamestown, the Minot state office building, and the use of federal state fiscal recovery funds, including possible future reallocations to the Department of Corrections.
Finally, Legislative Council staff summarized the interim compliance report on legislative intent and trust fund activity, highlighting the status of lines of credit, Bank of North Dakota profit transfers, the statewide litigation pool, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, corrections planning, HHS program updates, and a likely future general fund request for the unemployment insurance modernization project. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes; the meeting was primarily informational, with members asking clarifying questions throughout.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Apr 30th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Susan was also the director of the operating room at Oklahoma Memorial Hospital on the day of the Murrah
- He's fourth place, so I just wanted to say that some of my greatest memories are probably some of your
- worst memories because I would show up at his door and ask, 'Is the senator in?'
- The memory I will have most is back in that lounge.
Bills:
HB1168
Keywords:
abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, methotrexate, pro-life, pro-choice, reproductive health, unborn child, trafficking, felony, contraception, pharmacist, pharmacy, Title 63, Oklahoma statutes, abortion pill, drug distribution, criminal penalty