Video & Transcript : 'Iowa Code 321.152' :
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- passing this bill we will remove any unnecessary burden on businesses, ensure consistency in our tax code
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
HB 8, school finance, compressed tax rate, maximum compressed tax rate, MCR, PYMCR, property tax, school district taxes, Education Code, Tax Code, state aid, school funding formula, local school taxes, Texas school finance, tax rate compression, public education funding, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Feb 4th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, HB110, sunset bill, Alabama Sunset Law, State Board of Medical Examiners, Medical Licensure Commission, medical licensing, physician regulation, healthcare regulation, professional licensing, ethics law, state ethics code, public servants, board members, agency continuation, sunset review
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I had to go and pull Chapter 66 of the Transportation Code to really understand it.
- This bill, House Bill 3528, removes statutes and code that are redundant.
- We appreciate this cleanup bill to clarify the code. ...codes that apply to the industry.
- Furthermore, the tax code does not fully address or define the scope of navigation.
- In accordance with Chapter 2254 of the Government Code, there are currently additional changes being
Bills:
HB2007 , HB2863 , HB2921 , HB3331 , HB3332 , HJR144 , HB3514 , HB3528 , HB3720 , HB3751 , HB3859 , HB3947 , HB4148 , HB4346 , HB4880 , HB5603 , HB4337
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
commercial signs, county approval, transportation code, regulations, road signage, vehicle title, revocation, hearing process, Transportation Code, county assessor-collector, confidentiality, personal information, local government, airport data, public records, vehicle regulation, transportation, steel industry, state fees, safety standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- HB4877 makes technical and clarifying changes to Chapter 462 of the Insurance Code relating to the Texas
- They code them one through five, right?
- Okay, but aren't there other sections of the code that allow you to do that? No sir, there's not.
- And look, I'm a patient that probably was coded as a level 5 once.
- Lasted longer than it should have and you know, so I'm sure I got coded that way in one.
Committee:
House Insurance
Keywords:
prescription drugs, drug pricing, pharmacy benefits, health insurance, health benefit plan, insurer, HMO, self-insured employer, public employer, school district, county, municipality, university system, higher education, retirees, dependent coverage, stop-loss coverage, bulk purchasing, group purchasing, purchasing pool
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been in the code now. Excuse me.
- You ask about time limits on the criminal code.
- harm or assaulting them, but it violates the penal code.
- Domestic abuse is a violation of the penal code.
- It is in 153.004 in our Title V Code. Title V cases.
Bills:
HB809 , HB 1193 , HB1916 , HB2558 , HB1973 , HB2350 , HB2399 , HB2340 , HB 116 , HB330 , HB2496 , HB116
Keywords:
digitized signature, waiver of citation, marriage dissolution, electronic notarization, family law, HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- law, in order to be eligible for economic development incentives, they are tied to companies' NAICS codes
- Companies' NAICS codes. What this bill will do is kind of update those codes.
- And secondly, it will update those codes to reflect the 2022 revisions, ensuring consistency, clarity
Committee:
House Economic Development and Tourism
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Two, do you want us to... follow the code of local consent? Both, yes. Thank you.
Committee:
House S/C on Juvenile Justice
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine reforming SBIR-STTR for the 21st century. Mar 5th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Austin Strawhacker, who is the Associate State Director at America's SBDC in Iowa at Iowa State University
- in Ames, Iowa.
- Iowa.
- Hosted by Iowa State University, the Iowa SBDC collaborates with various partners to provide tailored
- , the Iowa SBDC, and Iowa State University.
Keywords:
SBIR, STTR, Innovate Act, small business, innovation, legislative reforms, economic growth, funding, technology transfer
Summary:
The meeting focused on the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs (SBIR-STTR), emphasizing the critical reforms necessary to enhance their effectiveness. Chair Ernst introduced the Innovate Act to streamline processes, ensuring funding is awarded based on merit and addressing existing abuses within the system. The discussion was robust, with numerous members expressing concerns about phase transitions and the need for targeted funding to support impactful technological innovations. The conversation also highlighted the program's importance in fostering economic growth, particularly for small businesses in rural areas, and the urgency for legislative changes as the program's authorization approaches expiration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:47:04.319><c> and</c> resolves building code, and resolves building code, and accessibility<
- He said the building codes are different for residential use.
- The building codes are different system.
- ><c> had</c> University of Iowa, but each college had University of Iowa, but each college had their<
- Um, I'm going to punt before with Iowa.
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The key in us, the thing that makes it work is It pulls fundamental rights into the education code and
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, released time, religious instruction
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 650 makes critical revisions to Section 109.61 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
- Code by requiring electronically readable information on IDs to verify age for alcohol purchases, helping
- I was an Assistant Attorney General in my home state of Iowa representing the Iowa Lottery for several
- years and served as Vice President and General Counsel of the Iowa Lottery.
- Our work at the Iowa Lottery actually led to winning an international award. ...award for gambling compliance
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Keywords:
permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It would amend the agriculture code to expand the ability of a producer or agricultural business to qualify
Committee:
House Agriculture & Livestock
Keywords:
agriculture, finance, young farmers, financial assistance, pest control, veterinarian, veterinary medicine, veterinary telemedicine, telehealth, telemedicine, veterinarian-client-patient relationship, VCPR, animal health, livestock, pets, remote care, electronic means, telephone consultation, controlled substances, prescription drugs
Summary:
The second bill, House Bill 3469, was introduced to address pest control regulations concerning nuisance birds. Representative Campos explained how the bill proposes non-lethal methods to deter these birds, such as the use of laser lights and sounds, which avoids conflict with both state and federal regulations. The committee heard impassioned testimonies from members of the public who shared firsthand experiences regarding the adverse effects of these birds on property and public health. The meeting concluded with both bills being left pending, reflecting a desire for further deliberation among the committee members.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Information Technology Committee Jul 8th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Information Technology Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- information came out and since the change came in Iowa.
- I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
- I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
- So is this, is this, okay, it's in Century Code. Okay, this definition is in Century Code.
- So is this, is this, okay, it's in Century Code. Okay, this definition is in Century Code.
Committee:
Joint Information Technology Committee
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Wauk Iowa and small common interest communities under the Wauk Iowa.
- proposed substitute exempts small communities and small middle housing communities from almost all Wauk Iowa
- It would prohibit the possession or distribution of digital firearm manufacturing code and would establish
- Walsh, would remove the rebuttable presumption that possession of a digital firearm manufacturing code
- firearm or an unfinished frame or receiver would constitute an intent to unlawfully distribute such code
Committee:
House Civil Rights & Judiciary
Keywords:
litigation finance, legal funding, lawsuit, financial services, access to justice, common interest communities, homeowners association, property management, housing regulations, community governance, criminal justice, judgment, collateral attack, legal proceedings, sentencing reform, firearm regulation, manufacturing, safety standards, background checks, license requirements
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It also will have its own DPS code so that you can track the incidences of deed fraud.
- Okay, this is going to put front and center in the penal code that this is a crime, and not just a crime
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
January 15, 2025 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Obviously, I'm from Iowa, follow the Iowa news, and Governor Kim Reynolds just announced, I believe,
- yesterday that they are introducing a bill to completely ban all personal devices in the Iowa public
- Obviously, I'm from Iowa, follow the Iowa news, and Governor Kim Reynolds just announced, I believe,
- yesterday that they are introducing a bill to completely ban all personal devices in the Iowa public
- and stakeholders to give us feedback on any changes they would like to see to our discipline, our code
Summary:
The Student Academic Success Subcommittee met to review Florida’s cell phone and social media literacy law, with Representative Brad Yeager describing the 2023 policy as aimed at removing classroom distractions and teaching students how to use social media responsibly. He said the law was intended to keep phones out of classrooms unless used for instruction, require social media literacy education, and limit access to certain sites on school Wi-Fi and government devices. Yeager said feedback since passage has been mixed: many teachers support it and some have adopted inexpensive shoe-organizer or pouch systems, but implementation varies by school and administrator enforcement. He said he is not currently pursuing a broader statewide mandate.
Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and Timber Creek High School Principal Mr. Wasco described Orange County’s approach as bell-to-bell phone restrictions, while Pasco County’s Dr. Zetchy described a similar policy with some flexibility during lunch or passing periods at the high school level. Both districts said the policy was implemented with parent communication, town halls, surveys, and transition periods, and that concerns about emergencies were addressed by allowing phones to be returned at the end of the day and by establishing procedures for parent contact. They reported few theft problems and said discipline issues related to phones have generally been manageable, though some teachers still struggle with enforcement or with students trying to evade the rules.
A major portion of the discussion focused on social media literacy instruction. Orange County said it uses counselor-led programs, Canvas courses, resiliency days, and curriculum materials to teach students about cyberbullying, human trafficking, privacy, and the permanence of online posts, with progress tracked through the learning platform. Pasco said it has some resiliency modules but lacks a fully built-out, pre-made social media curriculum and would welcome more guidance from DOE, especially for high school classrooms where instructional time is limited. Members also asked about student anxiety, 504/IEP accommodations, caregiver students, and parent education; the districts said exceptions are handled through school committees and that parent academies and district resources are being used to help families set boundaries and understand the risks and benefits of phones and social media. No votes were taken.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 2354 concerns Wauqua and small common interest communities under the Wauke Iowa.
- Wauk Iowa and small common interest communities under the Wauk Iowa.
- It would prohibit the possession or distribution of digital firearm manufacturing code and would establish
- Walsh, would remove the rebuttable presumption that possession of a digital firearm manufacturing code
- firearm or an unfinished frame or receiver would constitute an intent to unlawfully distribute such code
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee met on February 4th and took executive action on five bills. Staff summarized House Bill 2255 on litigation finance, House Bill 2354 on Waukiawa and small common interest communities, House Bill 2595 on extending the time to bring post-conviction collateral attacks, House Bill 2320 on restricting certain 3D-printed and CNC-manufactured firearms and related code, and House Bill 2597 on civil remedies for constitutional violations during immigration enforcement. Members discussed each bill’s purpose and, in several cases, the committee heard support for transparency, reduced regulation for smaller communities, expanded access to justice, public safety concerns about untraceable firearms, and the need for remedies when constitutional rights are violated.
The committee adopted an amendment to the proposed substitute for House Bill 2320, removing rebuttable presumption language related to intent to unlawfully distribute digital firearm manufacturing code or manufacture a firearm. Members also discussed the substitute versions of House Bills 2354 and 2597, which narrowed or clarified the original bills in various ways, including changes to audit thresholds, immunity language, attorney fee provisions, and the statute of limitations. No amendments were offered to House Bills 2255, 2354, or 2595.
All four bills that reached final action were reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation: House Bill 2255 passed 12-1, House Bill 2354 passed 13-0, House Bill 2595 passed 8-5, House Bill 2320 passed 8-5 after the amendment was adopted, and House Bill 2597 passed 8-5. The chair then adjourned the meeting and thanked staff for their work.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> calculated under United States code calculated under United States code title<00:08:55.240><c> 10
- That's the code that is pertaining to the U.S.
- title 32 that's the United States code title 32 that's the code<00:29:40.919><c> that</c><00:29:41.080
- Code Titles 10 and 32.
- Code Title 32. I am not included in this, however.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Information Technology Committee Jul 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- change from a state agency to everything being done through vendors for the state of Iowa.
- information came out and since the change came in Iowa.
- I haven't completely delved into the Iowa situation.
- So is this, is this, okay, it's in Century Code. Okay, this definition is in Century Code.
- So is this, is this, okay, it's in Century Code. Okay, this definition is in Century Code.
Summary:
The committee approved the March 26 minutes and then received a quarterly update on major IT projects from NDIT. Staff reported the portfolio included 116 major projects totaling about $546 million, with the overall portfolio under budget but slightly behind schedule. They reviewed projects over the 20% variance threshold, including an Industrial Commission grants management system and DOT’s roadway pre-construction replacement, and then heard startup and closeout reports from HHS, OMB, DPI, and DOT. Several previously troubled projects were closed, including HHS bed management, vital records modernization, and DOT roadway capital planning; some projects finished under budget and ahead of schedule, while others were significantly behind schedule or over budget but were now closed or being remediated.
The committee also reviewed NDIT’s annual report, including service-fund financials, peer-state rate comparisons, records management, and customer satisfaction efforts. Members asked about how service-fund revenue and grant administrative charges are accounted for, how chargebacks work, and whether NDIT tracks customer satisfaction scores. NDIT said it does track CSAT-type measures in some service areas and has survey data, but it is not planning another customer survey this summer. Members encouraged more regular reporting of customer satisfaction, service-level metrics, and performance data to help guide future improvements.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the state’s mainframe modernization effort. NDIT said the overall effort is still targeting about 2030, with multiple HHS and DOT projects underway and a $15 million tech-debt appropriation already removing some components. Staff described the main obstacles as data cleanup, complex integrations, limited staff capacity, retirements, and vendor constraints, and said they are seeking a vendor with modernization support in the next contract cycle. Members pressed for clearer accountability and faster progress, and NDIT and HHS emphasized that they are working jointly but need continued support and better tools.
The committee then heard a cybersecurity update on NDIT’s statewide services and maturity assessments. NDIT explained that it provides vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection, security awareness training, threat briefings, and penetration testing, and that these services are tied to a cybersecurity maturity assessment based on CIS controls. Members questioned the sharp drop in participation since 2020 and whether the self-assessment should be mandatory or tied more strongly to StageNet access or insurance incentives. NDIT said participation is voluntary, but Enderf is now requiring annual assessments to keep a 4% insurance discount, and members discussed whether stronger requirements or audit authority may be needed. The meeting ended as the committee began a follow-up discussion on BEAD broadband connection costs and why some locations are much more expensive to connect than others.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So there was a de minimis exemption put into the code for $500,000.
- Zip code 78253, which is about 40% in Medina County, was recently ranked as the third-hottest zip code
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
property tax, ad valorem tax, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax rate calculation, Tax Code, local government finance, municipality, county, special taxing unit, sales and use tax, property tax cap, tax rollback, tax levy, maintenance and operations, debt rate, disaster relief rate, Texas Legislature, local taxing unit, school assessment