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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Apr 15th, 2026

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Keenan, Massachusetts Healthy Homes Program. The Senator from Norfolk and Plymouth.
  • It would allocate $50 million in bond money for the Healthy Homes Program.
  • And I only have a small piece here in Amendments 331 and 332.
  • coal country to become mayor of the city of Quincy, the city of presidents.
  • coal country to become mayor of the city of Quincy, the city of presidents.
Keywords: 1212, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Four - Monday, April 20

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's really, really small. I'm not good at math.
  • Thank you. 68,000 veterans across the city of Missouri have done.
  • This is the MO Film Program.
  • And we are doing that here today with the MO Film Program.
  • This is a program that performs, Mr. Speaker. It makes economic sense.
Summary: The House approved the journal from the prior day and received Senate messages on House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, along with committee reports recommending passage of several measures, including House Bill 2180, House Bill 1870, House Bill 2596, House Bill 1866, House Bill 2536, House Bill 2855, and House Joint Resolution 115. The chamber then took up a series of Senate amendments and third-reading bills, with members frequently debating fiscal impacts, constitutional issues, and policy details. House Bill 2180, dealing with notice procedures for blind pension recipients and allowing electronic opt-in, was adopted and finally passed by overwhelming votes after supporters said it would save the state money and better accommodate blind and rural Missourians. House Bill 1870, updating bankruptcy exemptions and garnishment procedures, also cleared the House despite some opposition over a minor Senate wording change. The House refused to adopt Senate changes to House Bill 2596 and requested a conference committee, while House Bill 1866, concerning peace officer licensing and school protection officers, had Senate amendments concurred in and was finally passed. The chamber then passed House Joint Resolution 115, which would place before voters a property tax exemption for 100% service-connected disabled veterans and their spouses; debate centered on whether the measure would shift tax burdens to others, but supporters emphasized veterans’ sacrifice and the small number affected. Other bills passed included House Bill 1736 on park sales tax funds for stormwater and flood mitigation, House Bill 1887 and related bills on AI/truth-in-advertising issues, House Bill 2855 lowering workers’ compensation assessment rates, House Bill 1906 allowing more flexible tax payment schedules, House Bill 2297 on fence responsibilities for livestock, House Bill 2142/2058 revising the Missouri Film Program, House Bill 3004 on hardwood industry labeling, House Bill 2536 defining male and female by biological sex for certain government facilities, and House Bill 2151 raising income thresholds for a workforce-related program. Several of these passed on divided votes, with House Bill 2536 and House Joint Resolution 115 drawing especially sharp partisan and policy debate.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • And these small towns just can't do it.
  • Is the program described well?
  • Most of our programs We have a few associate degrees, but most of the programs are certificates of completion
  • A lot of these schools will have night programs. some of them will have weekend programs so that the
  • If I heard what you said, we are unable to highlight specific programs to say this Particular program
Keywords: 914, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • So a lot of city, almost every single program, has some kind of leverage requirement saying that the
  • This is actually saying, and we know that there's more than one way for a city to contribute to a program
  • So a lot of city, almost every single program, has some kind of leverage requirement saying that the
  • So a lot of city, almost every single program, has some kind of leverage requirement saying that the
  • We know that there's more than one way for a city to contribute to a program, and they should receive
Summary: The subcommittee heard several May Revision proposals related to the state’s housing and homelessness reorganization. On the first item, administration and Finance staff described technical adjustments to move administrative positions and resources between the California Housing and Homelessness Agency, HCD, and Cal ICH, plus authority for a chief deputy director at the new Housing Development Finance Committee. The LAO recommended approval but asked for clarification on funding for the chief deputy position. Several senators questioned whether the staffing shifts would reduce Cal ICH’s capacity and whether adding communications support and a new executive position was appropriate absent new housing funding; the item was held open. The second item proposed a new $100 million CalHFA Disaster Rebuilding Fund, with $56 million General Fund and $44 million in existing National Mortgage Settlement funds, to help disaster-impacted homeowners access construction financing through tools such as a loan loss guarantee and interest rate buy-downs. CalHFA said the fund would help close the gap between insurance proceeds and rebuilding costs and would work through approved lenders. The LAO raised concerns about the lack of alternatives analysis, the broad delegation in the trailer bill, and the General Fund cost. Senators pressed for more detail on the estimated number of homeowners served, lender and homeowner eligibility, equity safeguards, and the role of the Legislature in program design; the item was held open. The third item was trailer bill language for HAP Round 7, including accountability metrics, pro-housing designation requirements for certain large cities and counties, local match requirements, and a mechanism to recapture unspent funds. HCD said the proposal would streamline reporting by using one consistent set of system performance measures and would phase in the new requirements. The LAO questioned the timing, the burden of pro-housing designation, the size and source of the local match, and whether the proposal conflicted with the Legislature’s prior goal of getting funds out quickly. Several senators criticized the added requirements and the lack of new funding, while others said the proposal could improve accountability and reduce administrative burden by reusing existing plans. The item was also held open. The fourth item began a proposal to reduce local development impact fees on state-funded affordable housing projects, framed as a condition on competitive multifamily funding rather than a statewide mandate. The presentation started but the transcript cuts off before questions or action on that item.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
  • One example that's going on right now in Kansas City that would benefit in the Kansas City region is
  • Charles City. My fault.
  • Charles City. My fault. ...of the better half of St. Charles City, my fault.
  • Charles City, also, 25% of our economy of our city is dependent on these structures and their ability
  • And, you know, in the city of St.
Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The House first established a quorum after a brief roll call and a chamber introduction of Doug Pitt and Crystal Simon of Care to Learn, an organization described as serving students’ basic needs and esteem-building across Missouri. The body then moved through House Bills for Perfection, Informal, taking up several measures focused on public safety, housing, broadband, historic preservation, adoption, regional planning, and school safety. House Bill 2848, creating the offense of masked intimidation, was debated and advanced after members discussed examples ranging from harassment at homes to historical hooded intimidation and concerns about whether the bill could affect ICE agents; the sponsor said it would not apply to lawful duties. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1791, dealing with faster building permit timelines to help address housing costs and disaster recovery, was amended to require code-enforcement certification for nationally recognized codes and then perfected and printed despite concerns from some members about local government capacity. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2465, allowing sole proprietors and very small businesses to buy group health coverage outside the ACA framework, was also adopted and perfected and printed. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2711 reduced the assessment rate for broadband infrastructure investment and drew extended debate over whether the tax break should apply to upgrades within existing territories or only to expansion into underserved areas; an amendment clarifying that the incentive was for expanding fiber and broadband services was adopted, and the bill was perfected and printed. House Bill 3080 restored historic preservation tax credit language that had previously been struck down, with broad support from members citing tornado recovery, downtown revitalization, nonprofit projects, and preservation of historic districts. House Bill 1772 increased state payments for adoption attorneys and separated guardian fees to reduce barriers to adoption, and House Bill 2096 increased state matching funds for regional planning commissions and updated the commission list; both were advanced after supportive testimony about local planning and the need to keep pace with inflation. Finally, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2913 and 3228 was presented to protect teachers and other school personnel from liability when reasonably intervening to protect themselves or students during violent incidents, while making intervention permissive rather than mandatory. Members from both parties and several educators spoke in strong support, emphasizing that teachers should not fear discipline or lawsuits for acting to keep children safe. The bill was advanced after discussion about the scope of the teacher definition and whether related issues like school buses should be addressed separately.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Conservation and Natural Resources Mar 30th, 2026

Conservation and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • The city of St.
  • Louis consumes 100 million gallons per day So the city of St.
  • That's an ongoing work for us, educating our city officials.
  • Those are our city utilities.
  • I mean, our city officials are struggling with these issues.
Summary: The Conservation and Natural Resources Committee heard Senate Bill 953, sponsored by Sen. Jason Bean, which would address a projected shortfall in the Department of Natural Resources’ air pollution control program. Bean and supporters from Associated Industries of Missouri, quarry and sand producers, engineering firms, the Missouri Chamber, forest products, and municipal utilities said the bill would stop sweeping unused program funds into general revenue and dedicate a portion of existing sales and use tax revenue from utilities to keep the program solvent without raising permit fees on businesses that have reduced emissions. One informational witness from Armour Vine warned that moving funds out of general revenue could affect broader state revenue and tax triggers. DNR also testified that the fee fund is projected to become insolvent in fiscal year 2028 if current trends continue. No opposition testimony was presented, and the bill hearing was closed. The committee then heard House Bills 3362 and 3364, sponsored by Reps. Colin Wellenkamp and Mike Koslow, which would create guardrails for AI/data center buildout around electricity and water use. The sponsors said the bills are intended to protect ratepayers and local water systems by requiring large-load customers to bear their own infrastructure costs, extending consumer protections to co-ops and municipal utilities, and requiring permits and review for major water withdrawals, with emergency shutoff provisions in water shortages. Support came from environmental groups, conservation organizations, rural advocates, Renew Missouri, the Sierra Club, Missouri Municipal League, Missouri Electric Cooperatives, Ameren Missouri, and Missouri American Water, though some witnesses urged tighter thresholds, more frequent reporting, stronger water-quality protections, and clearer definitions to avoid legal ambiguity. Several witnesses also raised concerns about transparency, local impacts, and whether current thresholds are high enough to protect aquifers, springs, and utility customers. The chair closed testimony after noting time limits and adjourned the committee.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • Not just the programs within Jobs First, but all of our programs, incentives, and other things, whether
  • Yeah, I mean, the only programs, the programs that we have are the programs that we have, right, is Go-Biz
  • programming for small businesses as California's flagship trade program.
  • Do they have programs? I know you're chair right now. Do they have similar programs?
  • last fiscal year of the program.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/12/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have the 90-day transition program. We have a mental health transition program.
  • So, for example, the city of Phoenix has photo radar.
  • And I've personally been towed in the city of Tucson.
  • This includes the Arizona ESA program.
  • The Air Force sent us here to Arizona because Arizona had the ESA program, and at the time the ESA program
Keywords: 1182, all
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Human Services Committee Feb 11th, 2026 at 09:00 am

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • that program, but because the closure of this program has put in... ...program, but because the closure
  • program.
  • Programs.
  • Intervention Program.
  • Today I'm going to go over what the North Dakota EHDI program is, where EHDI programs came from, program
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Human Services Committee met in interim session and first approved the previous meeting minutes before receiving a series of presentations on homelessness and housing stability. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency updated members on the new Interagency Council on Homelessness, describing its executive-order mandate to review resources, gather input from stakeholders, identify gaps, and develop recommendations. She said the council’s first work is building a statewide program matrix of existing homeless services and funding sources, with attention to youth, tribal communities, and other vulnerable populations. Members raised concerns about youth homelessness, homeless veterans, and how the council will stay focused on a practical framework rather than getting lost in details. The committee also discussed possible connections to the rural health transformation grant and agreed to continue the topic later in the spring. Beth Olson of Presentation Partners in Housing described the organization’s housing-first model in Cass County and Clay County, including homeless prevention/diversion, housing navigation, and Cooper House, a 42-unit permanent supportive housing building in Fargo. She said the organization focuses on people with long-term and chronic homelessness, many with mental health, addiction, health, domestic violence, and Indigenous identity-related barriers, and reported strong outcomes: 85 of 86 people housed in 2025, 91% still housed after one year, and major reductions in emergency room use, ambulance rides, jail stays, detox days, and shelter use. She also explained that state funding has grown from a small share of the budget to about $1.1 million in state-connected funding for fiscal 2026, largely through contracts tied to supportive services. Members asked about vouchers, rent contributions at Cooper House, length of stay, and whether similar projects could be expanded elsewhere. Andrea Olson of the Community Action Partnership of North Dakota outlined statewide homeless and housing-related services delivered through six community action agencies in all 53 counties. She explained the Community Services Block Grant structure, said housing was identified as the top need in the most recent statewide needs assessment, and described programs including Supportive Services for Veteran Families, North Dakota Homeless Grant services, and Home ARP supportive services. She emphasized that the end of North Dakota Rent Help has increased pressure on the system, that the current $2 million annual homeless grant is far smaller than prior rent-help assistance, and that community action is using case management and financial assistance to move households toward self-sufficiency. Members asked about funding formulas, rural service delivery, and coordination with Presentation Partners to avoid duplication. YouthWorks then began a presentation on youth homelessness, describing services for ages 12 to 24, the special needs of youth and former foster youth, and the organization’s use of federal and state funds to support transitional housing, emergency shelter, maternity housing, and diversion services.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:01:47.040><c> to</c> competitive development programs to competitive development programs to
  • Um I was personally love this program.
  • ,</c><00:37:17.520><c> medium,</c> with a bill uh large, small, medium, with a bill uh large, small,
  • Um, you know, a small shift.
  • Um, you know, a small shift.
Bills: HF3600, HF3809, HF3608
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Government Efficiency Feb 5th, 2026

Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • However, when you have a city that will come in and annex with such a small contiguous amount, or by
  • use and the city land uses.
  • limits apply to the city to say, 'We'd like to be part of the city.'
  • be annexed into the city?
  • city because I want the city services for my business or my development.'
Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency heard House Bill 2226, sponsored by Rep. Riggs, which would require fiscal notes to estimate the employee hours needed to implement new programs, in addition to costs. Riggs argued the bill would help lawmakers understand the real workload imposed by mandates, especially on schools and teachers, and said it was similar to language that previously passed committee. Several members supported the concept, citing burdens on educators and the need for better information, though some questioned the bill’s own fiscal note and suggested fiscal notes should be more accurate or grounded in facts. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the bill was opened to public testimony but no witnesses spoke for or against before the hearing closed. The committee then heard House Bill 2330, sponsored by Rep. West, an annexation bill. West said the bill would raise the contiguity requirement for annexation from 15% to 25%, bar cities from annexing adjacent unincorporated areas within 24 months of a prior annexation, and repeal a petition-based annexation procedure in certain counties. He argued the measure would slow aggressive annexation, protect rural landowners and county zoning, and reduce strain on roads, schools, water, sewer, and emergency services. Members generally agreed the bill addressed real concerns about strip annexation and overdevelopment, though some questioned whether the 25% threshold was too restrictive and whether the bill should distinguish between voluntary and involuntary annexation. A witness from St. Charles County testified in support, while an opposition witness said the bill reflected a misunderstanding of existing annexation law and noted current procedures already include voter protections and zoning review. The hearing concluded without a vote.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Republican Press Conference 2/5/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • or the medical assistance program.
  • </c> uh or uh the medical assistance program uh or uh the medical assistance program um<00:01:04.680>
  • </c> um these are very expensive programs um these are very expensive programs that<00:01:08.119><c>
  • </c><00:04:12.560><c> and</c> a second thing it prevents City and a second thing it prevents City and
  • </c> husband live in North Branch uh small husband live in North Branch uh small business<00:13:39.680
Keywords: 1183, house
Summary: House Republicans held a press event to announce two priority bills focused on immigration and state spending. Rep. Isaac Schultz said his bill, House File 10, would stop taxpayer funding for people in Minnesota illegally, including through programs such as Northstar Promise, MinnesotaCare, medical assistance, and legal services. He framed the proposal as a way to redirect limited state resources to Minnesota families, veterans, people with disabilities, the homeless, and infrastructure needs, and said it could save more than $100 million, with some estimates discussed during debate reaching about $200 million for MinnesotaCare alone. Rep. Max Rymer introduced House File 16, which would require reporting to ICE or other federal immigration authorities when an undocumented immigrant is suspected of committing a violent crime, and would bar local governments from withholding information from federal authorities. He said the bill is intended to end sanctuary-city practices and improve public safety. Both lawmakers argued that the measures are narrow, targeted at violent offenders, and consistent with cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. They also said the bills respond to voter concerns about illegal immigration and rising costs. During questions, the members said the state-funding bill is aimed at state dollars, while the reporting bill complements federal law by addressing local noncooperation. They discussed concerns about eligibility tracking and said current programs do not provide enough data on how many undocumented people receive benefits. Schultz cited a family in his district that lost MinnesotaCare after an income change as an example of what he sees as unfair treatment compared with benefits for undocumented immigrants. No votes were taken at the event; the lawmakers said these are the first of several bills they plan to advance this session.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Legislative Health and Human Services Jun 26th, 2025

Legislative Health & Human Services Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've also had a re-entry program.
  • program.
  • The Crossroads Program is the substance use prevention program that APS uses.
  • The small business premium relief program is pretty straightforward, let me describe it.
  • The program for uninsured residents is called the coverage expansion program and is a flexible program
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force Jun 24th, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Task Force

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a Dots mobile program that is run by DMH, not my department. It is an exemplary program.
  • There's a Dots mobile program that is run by DMH, not my department. It is an exemplary program.
  • We've created these small pods, these small systems, and everybody plays their role, and it just happens
  • Louis City Soccer Club, all of those entities.
  • I work with a recovery drop-in center in the city of St. Louis on the west side of the city.
Keywords: 959, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Jan 21st, 2026 at 09:00 am

A&B Education Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Programming and we spend some of the funding for production.
  • Oklahomans attended these programs over 1,800 times since the pilot program began last year.
  • Small rural libraries that rely on city sales tax use state aid to refresh their collections, update
  • Elk City with 11,380.
  • OK, our final request is $50,000 for the state correctional institution library program.
Keywords: 914, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee - Morning Session Dec 17th, 2025

A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee

Transcript Highlights:
  • Oh, I'm sorry, we've implemented the new program in about 72% of our licensing programs in our consumer
  • USDA programs, but how many acres?
  • Like to expand this program statewide.
  • as active a program.
  • Then become experts on all the programs, so you have one person that might know about 14 programs and
Summary: The meeting began with a budget presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Secretary Blaine Arthur and Deputy Commissioner Jan Lee described the agency’s divisions and recent efforts to improve efficiency, including expanded online licensing, electronic veterinary inspection certificates, and a new laboratory information system. They highlighted youth and workforce programs, local food initiatives for schools, market development efforts, and ongoing animal health concerns such as avian influenza, equine herpesvirus, and the threat of New World screwworm. They also discussed staffing, turnover, and uncertainty around federal cooperative agreement funding, while noting they were not requesting new or additional appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. Members asked about meat inspection staffing, the use of one-time forestry firefighting funds, biosecurity and national security coordination, and agency staffing levels. The department said meat inspection was currently in good shape but dependent on federal funding stability, and explained that prior firefighting dollars had been used for equipment purchases. They also said they work with state and federal partners, including DHS and FBI, on threat preparedness and have reduced turnover by adjusting salaries and maintaining staffing at or below prior levels. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission then presented its budget and program overview. Staff described the agency’s long history and current work in water quality, flood control, soil health, unpaved roads, wetlands, and woody species control, especially eastern red cedar removal. They emphasized data-driven, voluntary conservation practices, citing stream cleanups, flood-control dam benefits, pond cleanouts during drought, and the Cherry-Peach watershed project as examples of programs that improve water resources and reduce wildfire risk. The agency said its workload has grown significantly and requested funding for critical dam repairs, local conservation district staffing, continued unpaved roads work, and expansion of woody species control statewide. Members asked about county matching for road and dam projects, who to contact about flooding roads, sediment removal from pond cleanouts, and the effectiveness of county training programs. Commission staff explained that county in-kind work can count as match, local conservation districts are the first point of contact, and the road training has produced measurable savings and better maintenance practices. They also clarified that “high hazard” dams are those where failure could threaten people or infrastructure downstream, not necessarily dams that are structurally failing.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a results-based program.
  • We have a results-based program.
  • These and event reimbursement program.
  • </c><00:14:23.640><c> that</c> 12-month statewide legacy program that 12-month statewide legacy program
  • We have to figure programs like this.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The committee took up House File 4949, as amended by the adopted H4949A2 and H4949A3 amendments. The bill would create a sports and events reimbursement program intended to give Minnesota a more reliable funding mechanism to compete for major sporting and entertainment events. Representative Lislegard and supporters argued that events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Final Four, World Juniors Hockey, and Olympic trials generate substantial economic activity, tax revenue, and statewide visibility, and that Minnesota has lost opportunities because it lacks a standing competitive fund. Testifiers from the Minnesota Business Partnership and Minnesota Sports and Events strongly supported the bill, describing it as a performance-based, closed-loop model that reinvests tax revenue generated by events into securing future events. Jess Graba, Cheryl Lindsey, and Dr. William Campbell emphasized community benefits beyond economics, including youth inspiration, school improvements, inclusion, and positive local engagement tied to events like the Olympic trials, the Women’s Final Four, and WWE appearances. Several testifiers cited specific figures, including roughly $71.5 million in economic impact and $4.7 million in tax revenue for World Juniors, about $74.8 million and $5.7 million for the gymnastics trials, and more than $430 million in lost economic impact from events Minnesota did not secure. Members raised concerns about the funding mechanism, especially the use of revenue that would otherwise go to the general fund or other accounts. Representative Huot said he supported bringing events to Minnesota but was uneasy about diverting general fund money and suggested stronger legislative oversight, possibly through a formal sports committee. Representative Youakim asked how the bill’s revenue capture would work and noted concerns about taking money from transportation-related accounts; staff explained that the amended bill affects seven state taxes and a fee, including motor vehicle rental taxes and the retail delivery fee, with some revenue directed to non-general fund accounts. Members also requested more information on the methodology behind the University of Minnesota Extension economic impact studies, and staff said those studies could be shared. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/09/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arizona is a small business state.
  • Small businesses are diverse. Women own 46% of all Arizona small businesses.
  • Of small businesses, veterans own 39,000 small businesses in Arizona, and Hispanics own 23% of all Arizona
  • small businesses.
  • We are adjourned. of small businesses, veterans own 39,000 small businesses in Arizona, and Hispanics
Keywords: 1182, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026

California Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I also want to highlight my local city of Palm Springs, whose city council has been so committed to the
  • The city has been so committed to the safety and well-being of its residents.
  • She leads outreach, education, and program implementation efforts for the sidewalk vending program, helping
  • He was a small man in stature, but larger than life in every way.
  • A small man in stature, but larger than life in every way, barely five foot five, barely.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance, then spent much of the session on floor recognitions and Pride Month observances. Members welcomed guests and honorees including APICA fellowship participants, the El Dorado Roses, retiring Loma Linda University Health president Dr. Richard Hart and incoming leader Dr. Anthony Hilliard, and Scripps National Spelling Bee champion Shrey Parique. The chamber also heard several personal and community tributes tied to LGBTQ+ Pride Month, including a long series of introductions of Pride honorees from across the state. The main legislative item was SR 116 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Senators Cervantes, Weber Pierson, Becker, Menjivar, Arreguín, Wahab, Ochoa Bogh, Wiener, and Laird, among others, spoke in support, emphasizing the history of Stonewall and other LGBTQ+ resistance movements, the contributions of Black, Latino, Jewish, women, and Asian American LGBTQ communities, and the need to oppose ongoing discrimination, violence, and attacks on transgender people. The resolution was adopted after a roll call vote of 28-0, and the Senate then proceeded to honor a large slate of Pride honorees from multiple districts and organizations. The Senate also adopted SCR 166 designating Soju Day, with support highlighting Korean American culture and soju as a symbol of hospitality and cross-cultural exchange. SCR 155, naming the State Route 52/Interstate 805 interchange in San Diego County the Officer Kirk Leeland Johnson Memorial Interchange, also passed unanimously after remarks honoring Johnson’s military and police service and the long effort by his partner to secure the memorial. In addition, the Senate confirmed Laura Capps to the Board of State and Community Corrections by a 27-9 vote and confirmed Danielle Munoz to the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology by a 28-0 vote. The body also approved several Joint Rule 62(a) suspensions to allow committee hearings on short notice, moved AB 2294 to the inactive file, and sent SB 1189 back to the Assembly for further action. The session concluded with adjournment in memory motions for Judith Helene Ware, Huntley Gordon, and Adolfo Franceschi Colon, followed by announcements that the Senate would reconvene on June 25, 2026.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 02/13/25

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • She added that the City of Chaska is not related to the DNR; it is simply the city coming forward and
  • She added that the City of Chaska is not related to the DNR; it is simply the city coming forward and
  • She added that the City of Chaska is not related to the DNR; it is simply the city coming forward and
  • She added that the City of Chaska is not related to the DNR; it is simply the city coming forward and
  • </c><00:36:36.119><c> and</c><00:36:36.400><c> I</c> connection program and I connection program and
Keywords: 1187, senate, all