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VA
Transcript Highlights:
- specifically, I'll turn it over to Jeff to get into the meat of the program because I know we have a limited
- We had limited data visibility into real-time performance.
- We had limited data visibility into real-time performance.
- And this ultimately contributed to a reduction in the overall available rebate dollars as compared to
- contributed to a reduction in the overall available rebate dollars as compared to previous years, and
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It's worth noting here that, obviously, with limited time and limited space on the slides themselves,
- Temporary staffing, this is the provision of workers to businesses for a limited time to supplement their
- Temporary staffing, this is the provision of workers to businesses for a limited time to supplement their
- Costa said, you know, in lieu of this honorarium, I'd like you to contribute that to the Cancer Society
- Costa said, you know, in lieu of this honorarium, I'd like you to contribute that to the Cancer Society
Summary:
The committee first received a presentation from Dr. Reich on the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC), including how the council’s joint executive-legislative forecasting process works, the main state revenue sources, and recent economic conditions. He said Washington’s economy is slowing, with weak employment growth, softer taxable sales, and uncertainty from tariffs, federal spending, and the federal shutdown. He also noted that the September forecast was reduced, mainly because of lower sales tax and real estate excise tax collections, and that the state still expects modest growth rather than a recession. Members asked about whether Washington tends to lag national downturns and how forecast information should affect budgeting; Dr. Reich said the forecast is a revenue tool, not a budgeting decision, and that spending choices remain with elected officials.
The Department of Revenue then presented on Washington’s sales and use tax structure and the implementation of Senate Bill 5814, which expands retail sales tax to several services effective October 1, 2025. Steve Ewing explained how sales and use tax are sourced, how reseller permits and the multiple points of use exemption work, and how the new law applies to live presentations, temporary staffing, investigations and security services, IT services, custom website development, advertising services, and custom software. He said DOR held listening sessions, issued interim guidance, and set up a centralized landing page and outreach efforts to help taxpayers understand the changes. He also described a six-month grace period for certain pre-existing contracts through March 31, 2026, but said penalties and interest still apply under the statute.
Committee members raised concerns about how businesses and individuals will know when a service is taxable, who is responsible for collecting and remitting tax, and how sourcing will work for services delivered across multiple locations or online. DOR staff walked through examples involving accounting services, live lectures, virtual events, advertising campaigns, and search engine marketing, including the use of reasonable allocation and pool codes when exact sourcing data is unavailable. Members also questioned the administrative burden on small businesses and professionals newly subject to tax, and whether additional legislative fixes or relief from penalties and interest may be needed. No votes or formal actions were taken in the work session.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Sep 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- To Gay goes, so one of the limits on our authority, or my authority as trustee, Under federal laws, we
- ONRT's contribution was a certain amount of money; again, I can follow up.
- It was limited just to that. OK, my last question, Mr. Chair.
- Obviously, we need to do that—set limits.
- I think the other thing that is a contributing factor to a lot of this is also the drought.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2025-03-28
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And all of that work really does contribute to safer and healthier facilities for incarcerated people
- I understand that my time is limited, so I will only highlight a few points from that handout.
- There's a limited amount of money.
- and using vacancy savings to cover other budget needs is no longer valid or available, further contributing
- Phone dialers can become an option where they can dial from the tablet, and we can limit, you know, what
Bills:
HF2432
Keywords:
HF2432, judiciary finance bill, public safety finance bill, corrections policy, crime victims, victim services, Minnesota victims of crime account, court fees, marriage license fee, financial crimes, fraud investigations, insurance fraud, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, Commerce Fraud Bureau, wage theft, automobile theft prevention, nonprofit security grants, 911 funding, POST Board
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard, of Hawaii, to be Director of National Intelligence; to be immediately followed by a closed hearing in SH-219. Jan 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I think there are a number of contributing factors to the creation of centers for, or not centers, but
- programs within the intelligence... community, making sure that we enact security clearance reform to limit
- Number one, again, to make sure that there are no illegal and unconstitutional programs. limiting, in
- Given my limited vantage point not being in this seat, I am concerned that there are still problems with
- In some cases, my concern would be that unnecessary bureaucratic layers may be contributing to that problem
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- So this bill will limit the ability to appeal for interested parties in infill development.
- So this bill will limit the ability to appeal for interested parties in infill development.
- That does not mean Alameda County contributes nothing.
- We do not limit funds. There is no good argument in opposition to this bill. We do not limit funds.
- Housing providers are facing limited availability.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Demand for these emergency repair funds has grown due to the increasing age of state facilities and limited
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maintenance <00:04:07.640>admin - The original four sheets were built by contributions from other entities that gave that facility to the
Summary:
The committee first heard from the Minnesota Department of Administration on the governor’s capital budget requests. Commissioner Tamara Grundal described the state’s deferred maintenance backlog, saying Minnesota owns more than 4,800 buildings across 19 agencies, with an estimated replacement value of $11.2 billion and about $2.2 billion in deferred maintenance. She urged continued bonding support for asset preservation, CAPRA emergency repair funding, Capitol Complex security upgrades recommended by the ACAS advisory committee, and a budget-neutral account to help leverage federal funds for renewable energy storage and electric vehicle projects at state facilities.
Members asked follow-up questions about prior security spending and CAPRA use. The commissioner said some 2018 security funds were used for items such as bollards, projectile-resistant glass, key card readers, and security kiosks, but specific details would be provided offline. On CAPRA, staff said recent projects included public safety upgrades, correctional facility repairs, water main and sewer work, roof repairs, lift station repairs, and boiler and steam trap replacements. The commissioner said the account has recently been used heavily, with about $1.9 million remaining, and estimated a typical target range of roughly $3 million to $5 million based on past spending and expected emergencies. A staffer said they did not know whether bonds had been issued ahead of time to fund the reserve and would follow up.
The committee then heard from the Department of Public Safety on BCA capital projects. Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Superintendent Drew Evans said the governor’s proposal includes a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory in Mankato, expansion of BCA regional office and lab space, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters using trunk highway cash. Evans said the Mankato project is needed because of growth in DNA analysis, digital evidence, controlled substances, cyber tips, and sexual assault kit testing, and because the current St. Paul facility is over capacity. He said the new regional facility would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for scientists and law enforcement, support training, and improve evidence intake and crime scene response in southern Minnesota.
Senator Pappas questioned the increase in the Mankato project cost from about $48 million to $68.6 million. Evans said the increase was driven by rising construction costs and additional specialized laboratory and support-space needs identified during design work with the Department of Administration. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/6/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- It's fantastic, and I really think there's a lot of value to society for the work they contribute to
- It's fantastic, and I really think there's a lot of value to society for the work they contribute to
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- um we're having a conversation around what we can do as a committee and as a legislative body uh to limit
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Summary:
The committee convened for an opening discussion of the 2025 Human Services session, with members emphasizing bipartisan collaboration, the committee’s mission to strengthen support systems for Minnesotans, and a focus on helping vulnerable people thrive. The chair and members welcomed new and returning senators and staff, including new pages and interim committee administration, and several members briefly introduced themselves and their backgrounds in public service and human services work.
Members identified the main issues they expect to address this session: workforce shortages in human services professions, long-term care, program integrity, and efforts to limit waste, fraud, and abuse so funding reaches people who need it most. The chair also previewed upcoming hearings on eligibility and redeterminations for people with disabilities, MnCHOICES reassessments, assisted living and provider payment delays, and updates on direct care and treatment, noting that more detailed discussion would come in later meetings.
The committee then received a budget overview from fiscal analyst Kyle Raymond. He explained the combined Health and Human Services budget area, noted jurisdiction changes tied to the creation of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families and the planned separation of Direct Care and Treatment, and said some figures may differ from the November forecast because of those shifts. He outlined the major funding sources for the budget area, including federal funds and the general fund, and said the presentation would focus on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget the legislature will be considering.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- These gaps grow because of factors such as limited access to quality early care and education, which
- These gaps grow because of factors such as limited access to quality early care and education, which
- <00:07:51.319>
wide <00:07:52.319>um These gaps grow because of factors such as limited - can see here the average wage for child care workers is just under $16 an hour, high stress, and limited
- Without this appropriation, our providers will be forced to limit work experience placements.
Keywords:
child care, grants, appropriation, workforce development, families, YWCA Minneapolis, job training, child development, economic assistance, WomenVenture, economic development, entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs, business training, financial support, youth programs, funding, employment, Minnesota, American Indian
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Special Session E May 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Despite rising health costs and as an added benefit, we are keeping the employee contributions for health
- For the Strong Families Tax Credit Program, the bill limits a taxpayer contribution to an eligible charitable
- It limits the maximum a charitable organization can receive at $10 million per year, and it increases
- The term includes, but is not limited to, organizations that engage in fact-checking.
- The bill establishes the contribution rates by employees and by employers that are participating in the
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Repeal of sales tax exemption on preferred seating at sports event proposed to fund shelter, housing Apr 15th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Limited economic opportunity is also a risk factor for exploitation, and in Northeastern Minnesota, we
- Limited economic opportunity is also a risk factor for exploitation, and in Northeastern Minnesota, we
- Limited economic opportunity is also a risk factor for exploitation, and in Northeastern Minnesota, we
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Summary:
House File 4738 was laid over for possible inclusion in the 2026 tax bill. Representative Keeler presented the bill as a funding source for Minnesota’s Safe Harbor program, arguing that trafficking and sexual exploitation are statewide problems and that current shelter and housing resources are insufficient. She and several supporters emphasized that the program serves youth across greater Minnesota, not just the metro, and that state and federal funding pressures make additional support necessary.
Testifiers from Place Called Home/Life House, The Link, the City of Minneapolis, and a survivor all described the impact of Safe Harbor and related shelter programs. They cited data on youth served, bed nights, mental health services, and high unmet need, including waitlists and youth turned away because programs are full. Testimony stressed that stable housing and trauma-informed services help survivors recover and move toward education, employment, and family stability. One committee member, Representative Davis, objected to the proposed funding source, saying he would not support taking money from women’s sports scholarships and urging a different source.
The bill’s tax mechanism was described as ending the sales tax exemption for preferred seating, suite licenses, and related amenities at athletic and entertainment events. Alec Williams of We Make Minnesota supported the proposal as a fair way to raise revenue from high-end discretionary purchases for a public purpose. Committee discussion also focused on the size of the revenue estimate and the breakdown of the impact, with nonpartisan staff saying roughly 85% would come from suite licenses, 10% from collegiate seating, and 5% from amenities. Representative Smith and others framed the issue as both a tax and moral question, and the chair moved the bill to be laid over.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(2-11-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
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and services can choose to participate and services can choose to participate and contribute - voluntarily just as they do contribute voluntarily just as they do with<00:04:16.880>
countless - I had to contribute to that and I didn't want to, but I had to. I was compelled to do it.
Keywords:
Call to Order 00:00
Roll Call 00:02
HB 526 Discussion 01:12
HB 526 Vote 37:51
HB 424 Discussion 41:41
HB 424 Vote 44:40
HB 459 Discussion 45:57
HB 459 Vote 47:26
Adjournment 48:21, 958, all
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 526, while House Bill 254 was removed from the agenda at the sponsor’s request. HB 526 would make bar membership and dues voluntary for Kentucky attorneys, and the sponsor argued it protects constitutional rights, prevents compelled association, and would not stop the Kentucky Supreme Court or Kentucky Bar Association from offering services such as CLE, ethics support, and lawyer assistance programs. He also argued Kentucky lawyers should not be forced to fund speech or activities they may disagree with, and urged passage of the bill.
Representatives of the Kentucky Bar Association, including its president and the chair of the Young Lawyers Division, opposed the bill. They said the KBA is an arm of the Supreme Court rather than a private association, and that mandatory dues support nonpolitical services such as free continuing legal education, legal research, the Kentucky Lawyers Assistance Program, ethics guidance, mentorship, disaster relief work, and the Legal Food Frenzy. They warned that changing to a voluntary system would reduce infrastructure, increase costs for lawyers, and potentially shift more regulatory and service burdens to the Supreme Court.
Members questioned whether the bill would actually prevent the KBA from continuing its programs and asked about other states’ bar structures. The sponsor and supporters pointed to Indiana and other states with voluntary bar membership, while KBA witnesses said Kentucky’s current system is efficient and constitutional and that many services are not truly free but are funded through dues. The discussion became heated at points over whether KBA testimony itself constituted political speech, and the chair intervened to keep the meeting moving. The transcript ends during member questions, with no final vote on HB 526 shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human services panel considers HF1005 3/4/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On average, we operate these vital services at a loss, severely limiting our ability to recruit and retain
- This contributes to long wait lists and why most of our outpatient services are only available to current
- developmental supports that helped her stabilize and start to thrive in Head Start and at home. limiting
- our ability to recruit and limiting our ability to recruit and retain<00:17:58.320>
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Summary:
House File 105 was presented by Representatives Beerman and Baker and then laid over for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill. The bill would implement the remaining mental health and physician service recommendations from DHS’s rate study, including raising certain Medicaid reimbursement rates to at least 100% of Medicare where a Medicare equivalent exists, increasing community-based children’s and adult mental health rates and behavioral health home rates, and phasing in additional increases over three years. The authors said the proposal also addresses master’s-level clinician reimbursement and fee-for-service hospital inpatient mental health services, and they emphasized that the changes are intended to improve access, transparency, and provider stability.
Both authors argued that low MA reimbursement rates are driving access problems across Minnesota, especially for children, families, and rural communities. They said providers are struggling to hire and retain staff, clinics are closing or shrinking, and patients are facing long waits, boarding in hospitals, or delayed care. Representative Baker said the issue is personal and described the bill as a phased, long-term approach because of state budget limits and the size of the cost, which he said is in the hundreds of millions but still awaiting a fiscal note.
Public testimony was strongly supportive overall. A family physician said higher rates would improve access, keep clinics open, and help patients avoid emergency care, while a Children’s Minnesota mental health leader described more than 1,200 pediatric boarding episodes in 2024 and said outpatient investment is needed to reduce pressure on emergency and inpatient services. A rural provider said her organization had to close an in-home children’s mental health program because of insufficient reimbursement, harming access in underserved counties. A psychologist testifying for the Minnesota Psychological Association supported the bill’s general direction but objected to repealing the pay differential for doctoral-level psychologists, arguing that doctoral training is more extensive and that eliminating the differential could worsen workforce shortages. After testimony and member questions about the bill’s scope and cost, public testimony was closed and the bill was laid over.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Then we can take the limited time that we have to fix those issues that we know are coming as well.
- Then we can take the limited time that we have to fix those issues that we know are coming as well.
- Then we can take the limited time that we have to fix those issues that we know are coming as well.
- They also contribute health perspectives to the development of individualized attendance intervention
- They also contribute health perspectives to the development of individualized attendance intervention
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (02/07/2025)
State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Removing ownership limits would provide more opportunities for Americans involved in domestic waterborne
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delegates very specific and very limited delegates very specific and very limited
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- To the western municipal limits of Oakwood is designated as the Cecil and Dorothy Bell Memorial Highway
- I think it's a great way to thank those for their contribution and service and sacrifices.
- To the lesser of 120,000 pounds or the sum of the actual group weight limits.
- This ensures that vehicles not only meet gross weight limits, but also have appropriate actual weight
Bills:
HB227
Keywords:
HB227, kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, kratom products, kratom processor, kratom retailer, controlled substances, Texas Controlled Substances Act, Health and Safety Code, Penalty Group 1, tianeptine, 7-hydroxymitragynine, mitragynine, synthetic kratom, kratom alkaloids, adulterated products, product testing, lab testing, ISO 17025, labeling requirements
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes.
- Chair: Typically, and I see it's limited to 18 months or younger, typically how long does it take for
- HB 2542 is to establish a time-limited focused work group that can and will produce concrete recommendations
- We're grateful to all of the legislators, state agency staff, and stakeholders that have contributed
Bills:
HB50
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- that we could with the money that our committee was given, and we will be asking testifiers today to limit
- This is Representative Hudson's House File 764, which extends the Statute of Limitations for arson offenses
- I know and understand that time is limited, but we would ask for the opportunity to discuss this either
- future of our ability to adequately service Minnesota's crime victim services infrastructure, which contributes
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- under the council-client privilege as established in Alabama Rule of Evidence 503A, included but not limited
- to... 503A, included but not limited to communication between the child and a licensed professional
- under this act and any other third party, including but not... other third party, including but not limited
- may be relevant to the investigation, including information about any circumstances that may have contributed
Bills:
HB493