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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- reflecting the newly expanded authority of the work.
- So we're keeping good faith with what you have authorized.
- So they do have to be authorized. By law to operate that facility.
- So the language now requires the authority to obtain consent...
- I want to thank Chair Wolgamott and Representative Allen for chief authoring and co-authoring this bill
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- have the uh the right or the authority have the uh the right or the authority to to to declare um<00:
- </c> other states do allow and does authorize other states do allow and does authorize the<00:10:50.399
- </c><01:41:35.360><c> and</c> specific authorities and specific authorities and responsibilities<01:41
- </c> 15 um it references the county authority 15 um it references the county authority to<01:44:06.159
- </c><02:25:45.840><c> and</c> particularly on the leeward coast and particularly on the leeward coast
Summary:
The committee held its first hearing of the 2025 session and began with housekeeping on testimony deadlines, hybrid participation rules, time management, and expectations for civility. The chair said testimony posted at least 24 hours in advance would be available to members and the public at the same time, late testimony would still be processed, and decision-making would generally be deferred to later in the day so morning hearings could adjourn before the noon floor session.
The first bill heard was HB 673 on emergency management. Hawaii Emergency Management Agency administrator James Barros testified in opposition, saying the bill could undermine the executive’s unity of command during emergencies and objecting to provisions allowing the legislature to terminate a state of emergency by a two-thirds vote. Members asked about the difference between an emergency order and a state of emergency, whether other states use legislative checks and balances, and whether long-running emergencies such as COVID-19 or homelessness should have clearer end conditions. Barros said the agency, along with the Attorney General’s office and the governor’s office, would review the language and that the issue is setting conditions for when an emergency ends.
The committee then heard HB 596, also on emergency management, which would clarify types of events that count as dangers and emergencies. Barros opposed the bill, saying the current list covers known hazards but should remain open-ended for future threats; he cited COVID-19 as an example of an unforeseen event and said the bill could limit flexibility. Members asked whether the list could be expanded, and Barros said the agency would look at that possibility. Testimony included support from the Grassroots Institute of Hawaii and concerns from the Tax Foundation of Hawaii about the bill’s special fund provisions; the committee also corrected testimony that had been submitted for the wrong bill.
The final measure discussed was HB 1060 on emergency preparedness and the Community Readiness Center Program. Barros explained the proposal as part of HEMA’s effort to build local readiness centers and community hubs, with an initial target of 10 communities through a federal grant and a longer-term concept of roughly 100 statewide. The Climate Advisory Team supported the bill’s intent but urged that centers be developed with strong community and nonprofit involvement through the HARRP program. The Department of Taxation offered comments on the special fund, and members raised questions about cost, size, use of existing school facilities, public messaging, and equity across communities. Barros said the centers would provide backup communications, power, water, and food for a community group, would not function as general shelters, and would be designed to help communities hunker down and recover after a disaster.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Those measures include authorizing online voter registration using a tribal identification card, authorizing
- Those measures include authorizing online voter registration using a tribal identification card, authorizing
- Military and overseas voters are also authorized to return a voted ballot by fax or email.
- In addition,... ...are also authorized to return a voted ballot by fax or email.
- This bill is going to allow our state and National Guard to help our state and National Guard to help
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance and Education Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And we'd like to continue to work with the districts that you heard from today, with the author.
- I know that the author has a bill on this subject.
- And with all of the... ...author, I know that the author has a bill on this subject and with all of the
- Last year, the Legislature authorized the design of an integrated support-to-teacher-support program,
- for all those schools that the authorizer oversees.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Government operations panel considers HF1051 3/17/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-GVO, WAM-WLA Informational Briefings 01-13-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Napali Coast, which is hiking camping. Napali Coast, which is hiking camping.
- :35:55.520><c> fund</c> authorization in the special fund authorization in the special fund language<
- So, um authority.
- So, even though it's even authority.
- ><c> jurisdiction</c><03:12:14.200><c> would</c> the our authority our jurisdiction would the our authority
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: Senators Tan Parker, Brent Hagenbuch, and Adam Hinojosa Jan 29th, 2025
Texas Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, my state Senate district is in 27, the southeast coast, or excuse me, southern coastal area
Summary:
Texas senators, representatives, trucking industry leaders, DPS, and Bob’s House of Hope held a press event to launch a new awareness campaign against human trafficking, with a particular focus on the trafficking of boys and young men. Speakers said Texas remains among the worst states for stopping trafficking and emphasized that the problem affects people of all ages and genders, not just women and girls. They described the trucking industry’s role in spotting suspicious activity, the importance of public education, and the need to tell people to “see something, say something.”
The Texas Trucking Association and Titus Transport announced that trucks will carry decals/posters promoting Bob’s House of Hope and providing a QR code and phone number for help and information. Bob Williams said his organization operates the first safe house in the country specifically for boys and young men who have been sex trafficked, and he cited studies suggesting boys may make up a substantial share of trafficking victims. He also said many of the youth in their care have suffered severe abuse and some have also experienced labor trafficking.
Legislators and DPS officials praised the partnership and said the state must give law enforcement every possible tool to combat trafficking. Senator Hinojosa added that the issue is especially visible in South Texas and along the border, and that private-sector involvement is needed to help eradicate the crime. The event ended with plans to photograph the first truck carrying the new decals.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 18th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, I'd ask for the first roll to be open for co-authors.
- Members, this is for co-authors. The clerk will close the roll.
- There are 71 co-authors added, without objection. There are 71 co-authors added.
- Members, this is for co-authors. All members vote who desire to vote.
- Members, the author has asked for the first roll to be open for co-authors.
Summary:
The Assembly met on June 4, 2025, after a quorum call and opening prayer led by Assembly Member Ramos, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and routine procedural actions. Members handled several motions on bill referrals and file management, including disputes over SB 280 and ACA 8. The Speaker’s rulings were repeatedly appealed and sustained, and the body ultimately approved re-referral and notice waivers related to ACA 8 and SB 280, along with related committee hearing notices and shortened file notice requirements. Several bills were also removed from consent, moved to inactive file, or withdrawn from committee as nonfiscal measures.
The chamber then held a Native American Day ceremony centered on ACR 102 by Assembly Member Ramos, recognizing California Native American Day and the California Indian Cultural Awareness Conference. Multiple caucus leaders and members spoke in support, emphasizing California’s Native history, past state harms, and recent legislative efforts affecting tribal communities. The resolution was adopted by voice vote after 71 coauthors were added. The ceremony also honored Native leaders and students, including Judge Abby Abinanti, Councilwoman Catalina Chacon, Rosemary Salgado, Chairman Frederick Massetti, and Clovis Unified students who defended their right to wear regalia at graduation.
Later, the Assembly took up concurrence votes on several Senate-amended bills, all of which passed unanimously: AB 829 on Parkinson’s disease, AB 463 on emergency medical services, AB 493 on mortgage escrow interest, and AB 1387 on behavioral health coordination for justice-involved individuals. The body also adopted ACR 100 honoring India’s Independence Day and H.R. 44 recognizing homeless service providers, both by voice vote after substantial support from members and coauthors. Guest introductions highlighted the music industry, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and visiting officials from Pakistan.
The session concluded with adjournments in memory of Joel Nilsen and Grace Akiko Kojima, followed by announcements of upcoming session dates and adjournment under the call of the Speaker.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And that laws need enforcement to command respect, that's authority.
- </c><04:51:52.878><c> And</c> command respect, that's authority.
- And command respect, that's authority.
- We are told this cap will guard against runaway enrollment of the program.
- ><05:17:37.680><c> runaway</c> cap will guard against runaway cap will guard against runaway enrollment
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Nine - Thursday, April 9
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm sorry if I caught you off guard, but we had an informative conversation.
- I'm sorry if I caught you off guard, but we had an informative conversation right after the perfection
- increase lethality and improves hearing protection, but then there also is the issue of the federal authority
- Originally, the National Firearms Act used the ability to tax as its authority to pass these restrictions
- There is no more authority for the federal government under the Constitution to regulate these devices
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the previous House Journal by a 101-0 vote, and numerous special guest introductions, including student groups, robotics teams, artists, and a choir. Committee reports from Fiscal Review recommended passage of several bills, including HB 1869, HB 2387/HB 2480, HB 2061, HB 2481, and HB 2885.
The chamber then took up Senate changes to HB 2016, a bill addressing anti-Semitism in educational institutions. Supporters said the Senate amendments clarified that schools should consider context, protected criticism of Israel, added charter schools, and required reporting of all Title VI complaints; opponents argued the bill was redundant, could chill speech, and did not match the state’s broader anti-discrimination rhetoric. After a successful previous-question motion, the House adopted the Senate substitute 101-19 and then gave final passage to the bill 100-17.
Several third-reading bills followed. HB 2481, dealing with SNAP and Medicaid-related verification and program restrictions, drew sharp debate over fraud prevention versus added bureaucracy and harm to low-income Missourians; it passed 95-44. HB 1869, creating a process to repair veteran gravestones damaged by natural causes, passed 137-2. HB 2927, requiring written settlement demands in bad-faith liability claims to remain open for 90 days and reference the statute, passed 90-50. HB 2387/HB 2480, reinstating the presidential primary and moving it to the first Tuesday in March, passed 116-23. HB 2885, redirecting the final $1 million from boat registration fees to fund the water patrol, passed 112-27. HB 2517, a real estate wholesaler disclosure bill, passed 130-6. HB 3107 was moved to the informal calendar. Debate also began on HB 1730, which would legalize firearm suppressors in Missouri; supporters framed it as a freedom, hearing-protection, and economic bill, while opponents warned it would make gun violence harder to detect and could aid criminals, but no final vote on that bill appears in the transcript.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- of the state which expands the authority of the state and<00:08:21.759><c> counties</c><00:08:22.000
- "Well, fortunately, I'm the author of Act 90 20 years ago, and I'm back.
- uh along the coast as well is<00:56:39.520><c> so</c><00:56:39.839><c> important</c><00:56:40.400><c
- So that is on our radar, and although it's outside of our jurisdiction and authority, you know, we're
- it you know we're the we're authority it you know we're the we're the<01:34:13.679><c> downstream</c
Bills:
SB2606, SB3253, SB237, SB3252, SB1178, SB2322, SB2019, SB3043, SB3014, SB2972, SB1190, SB2488
Keywords:
wildlife sanctuary, environmental conservation, Hawaii, nonprofit corporation, freshwater preservation, community stewardship, biodiversity, ecological heritage, conservation, endangered species, wildlife preservation, native birds, sanctuary, nonprofit, DLNR, agricultural district, land use, chapter 195D, chapter 205, chapter 42F
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on several measures related to wildlife, conservation, shoreline adaptation, and climate governance. On SB 2606, which would establish the Freshwater State Recreational Area Wildlife Sanctuary Corporation, the Department of Land and Natural Resources said it had concerns about employee eligibility and was not yet prepared to comment further on the bill’s ramifications. After testimony ended, a senator asked DLNR to follow up with more detail, and the department said it would relay the questions to leadership and respond later. No vote was taken on the measure during the excerpt.
On SB 3253, which would create the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary as a nonprofit entity to work with DLNR, the department said it supported the bill. In discussion, DLNR said Hawaii has not done anything like this before, described a similar model in New Zealand, and estimated that developing such a sanctuary could cost millions of dollars. Members also discussed whether the concept would fit with existing efforts such as Hakalau, and DLNR said the bill could apply to private or state lands depending on the site. No action was taken.
The most extensive discussion was on SB 237, which would expand state and county authority to develop adaptation pathways for relocating infrastructure away from sea level rise and coastal flooding areas. DLNR supported the bill, saying it prioritizes public trust resources over economic development or private property. The Kahana Bay Steering Committee and the Shoreline Preservation Coalition opposed the measure, arguing it was too focused on managed retreat and should include a broader range of shoreline responses, such as erosion mitigation, groins, sand nourishment, and other interim protections. The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development said it appreciated the bill’s intent but wanted broader language that would allow more tools in the toolbox. Members debated whether retreat is inevitable, whether different shorelines require different approaches, and whether the bill should be more flexible. No vote was taken.
The final measure discussed was SB 3252, which would amend the powers and duties of the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, create a coordinator position, and appropriate funds. The commission’s coordinator testified in support, while OPSD opposed the bill, saying it would remove the two cabinet-level co-chair positions, raise accountability concerns, and duplicate some of OPSD’s functions. In questioning, members debated whether the current commission structure has been effective, who would appoint or confirm the coordinator, and whether the bill would improve transparency and implementation. OPSD said it supported more statewide interdepartmental funding for climate planning and staffing, but had concerns about the proposed governance changes. No vote or final action was taken in the excerpt.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Transportation Subcommittee Mar 30th, 2026 at 10:00 am
A&B Transportation Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- The next one is for Camp Gruber in northeast Oklahoma with the Oklahoma National Guard.
- Again, many dozens of thousands of acres of land under control that the National Guard has out there
- both down on the south end in Cotton County and certainly up on the northeast end of the Turnpike Authority
- So, that's our location that we're Working with the Turnpike Authority to take a look at to see if we
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- as a coordinator of resilience risk reduction and suicide prevention for the Alabama Air National Guard
- He's been one... ...Alabama Air National Guard.
- Is that something they're authorized to do?
- Yes, the bill authorizes them to contract with a third party to do some of the work. Yes, sir.
Keywords:
jury duty, nursing mothers, exemption, legal rights, parental responsibilities, sexual extortion, criminal law, felony, threat, blackmail, firearm possession, domestic violence, violent offenses, criminal penalties, pretrial detention, bail, offenses, constitutional amendment, criminal justice, law enforcement
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And I take authority over the spirit of anger and offense, God.
- The idea that sheriffs have authority that supersedes all local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities
- Constitution to see that there is no supreme authority designated in our U.S.
- How to deregulate nuclear energy in a bill without authorizing rulemaking.
- On my desk, I have little ducks that are each of the military branches: Coast Guard, Army, Marines, Navy
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- The proposed substitute to House Bill 1717 authorizes cities and counties to establish a local sales
- Turning to the bill before you, the legislative authority of a city or county is authorized to adopt
- public development authorities and other applicants eligible under rules Housing authorities, public
- So this authorizes cities and counties to do this. Could a county authorize this?
- So this authorizes cities and counties to do this. Could a county authorize this?
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The proposed substitute to House Bill 1717 authorizes cities and counties to establish a local sales
- Turning to the bill before you, the legislative authority of a city or county is authorized to adopt
- public development authorities and other applicants eligible under rules Housing authorities, public
- So this authorizes cities and counties to do this. Could a county authorize this?
- So this authorizes cities and counties to do this. Could a county authorize this?
Summary:
House Finance heard testimony on two affordable housing bills. House Bill 1859 would expand an existing density bonus for housing on religious organization property by lowering the affordability threshold from 100% to at least 50% affordable units, requiring local policies to implement the bonus upon request, and creating a new state and local sales and use tax exemption for qualifying projects with at least 50% affordable units maintained for 10 years. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would help projects on church-owned land pencil out amid high construction and financing costs, while a county association raised concern that the bill would create an unfunded mandate for local planning departments. Several witnesses also asked that homeownership projects be explicitly included, and staff confirmed the exemption would be administered through an exemption certificate. The committee then moved to House Bill 1717, which would authorize cities and counties to create a local sales and use tax remittance program for affordable housing developments. Staff said the remittance would cover 100% of local taxes paid after project completion, with a 50% affordable housing threshold and 40-year affordability requirement, and the sponsor and local government and housing advocates supported it as a flexible tool to reduce development costs. Testifiers generally backed both bills, with some asking for more flexibility on income targeting and clarification on county-city interactions under HB 1717. No votes were taken; both public hearings were closed and the committee adjourned after a separate work session on the Working Families Tax Credit, where advocates urged broader eligibility, higher benefit amounts, and easier access, and a California researcher described data-linking methods used to improve tax credit take-up.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- of the Regional Transportation Authority.
- The lawsuit was based on the Regional Transportation Authority not having the specific statutory authority
- was found to be not within their authority.
- Their attempt to do that was found to be not within their authority.
- They are not the Regional Transportation Authority.
Keywords:
public safety, retirement system, investments, trust fund, board of trustees, financial report, income tax rebate, Pinal County, taxpayer eligibility, state revenue, financial assistance, transaction privilege tax, business location, tangible personal property, shared vehicle, sourcing, income tax, veterans, donations, tax refunds
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Sixty Nine - Wednesday, May 13
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, when they would hire a ranger, the authority comes from the statute.
- Ranger, the authority comes from the statute.
- With armed guards in there. That doesn't look like a school to me.
- If you look at the places where we have these people, these guards, these armed guards around our country
- The second they fear armed guards is because we have told them to fear them.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 123-0. Members then used points of personal privilege to recognize National Police Week, honor fallen officers, and offer extended tributes to departing colleagues and a departing representative, followed by numerous introductions of special guests, interns, students, and visiting groups from schools and universities.
The chamber then received Senate messages and committee reports before taking up House Bill 1839, 2921, and 3015 together. The sponsor described the measure as a technical correction to online age-verification language related to pornography, and members noted the bill had already passed the House and Senate overwhelmingly. The House concurred in Senate Amendment 1 by a vote of 104-30, then adopted the conference/TAFP motion and finally passed the package 112-25.
Members next considered House Bill 2596 in conference committee. The sponsor explained the bill as a small-business health plan measure that also included a negotiated amendment expanding private insurance coverage for contraception from a six-month to a 12-month supply, while removing Senate-added blood pressure cuff language and adding a severability clause. After debate about the process and policy, the House adopted the conference report 120-26 and then third-read and passed the bill 119-27.
The final major item was Senate Bill 905, creating the Missouri Ranger training program to allow school districts, if they choose, to place specially trained personnel with narrow law-enforcement powers in schools. Debate focused heavily on school safety, local control, funding, training, and whether armed personnel in schools would help or harm students. Supporters argued it would provide an optional, low-cost safety tool, especially for districts without school resource officers; opponents argued it would escalate fear, resemble a prison environment, and fail to address mental health and other root causes. The House moved the previous question, adopted the amendment, and continued debate on the bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a problem that appeared a few years ago on the West Coast of this country and then began to proliferate
- years ago<00:10:06.240><c> on</c><00:10:06.400><c> the</c><00:10:06.520><c> West</c><00:10:06.800><c> Coast
- /c><00:10:07.360><c> of</c><00:10:07.480><c> this</c><00:10:07.640><c> country</c> ago on the West Coast
- of this country ago on the West Coast of this country and<00:10:08.680><c> then</c><00:10:08.840><c>
- Uh, and we have been assessed by the authorities who run the Medicaid Control Fraud Units in every Attorney
Bills:
HF2354, HF3407, HF4359, HF4192, HF3356, HF3695, HF1597, HF3155, HF3871, HF4437, HF4446, HF3990
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- First off, I would like to thank the author for bringing forth this bill.
- Start by thanking the author and the sponsors.
- I just want to thank the author for bringing this bill forward.
- And so I just want to thank the author for bringing this forward.
- I think I supported and co-authored similarly last year and wanted to ask to be a co-author on this.