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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study May 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I do recognize the massive increase in pay that happened.
- If they pay more, I have to pay more. And that's where those dollars go.
- I need to pay for transportation.
- Do they have enough to pay for the staff?
- How much did you pay? Okay, how much did you pay your teachers for the stipend for letters?
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Transportation Feb 17th, 2026
Joint Committee on Transportation Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- Jeffco, you're just not paying in. And St. Charles County, you're not paying in.
- The city taxpayers are paying into a contract to bring that service.
- So the city taxpayers are paying into a contract to bring that service.
- Clair County pays, I believe, a half-cent sales tax.
- Monroe County in Illinois pays zero sales tax. St. Charles County, my county, pays zero sales tax.
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee first announced that House Bill 1873 had been pulled at the sponsors’ request and would not be heard. The committee then took up House Bill 2759, which would require MoDOT to publish engineer’s estimates after a project is awarded or rejected, with the sponsor and supporters framing it as a transparency and accountability measure that would help taxpayers and contractors understand why bids are accepted or rejected. Supporters, including the Missouri Asphalt Paving Association and a state public advocate, said the bill would not affect bidding because the estimate would be released only after award, and argued that other states already do this without higher costs. MoDOT opposed the bill, saying its estimates are meant to reflect fair market value at the time of letting and that releasing them could let contractors pattern bids around MoDOT’s numbers, potentially setting an artificial floor or otherwise distorting competition.
Committee members questioned both sides closely about whether publishing the estimate after award would still influence future bids, whether rejected bids are already explained, and whether the bill would help identify problems with project scope or estimating. The sponsor said the bill had been refined and referenced an amendment to make clear the disclosure would occur at award or rejection, not before bidding. No vote was taken during the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 2837, which would change how vacancies on the Bi-State Development Agency board are filled by returning to a system where the governor appoints from within the district rather than from lists submitted by the St. Louis city mayor and county executive. The sponsor argued the current process gives too much control to St. Louis City and County and does not adequately represent growing areas such as St. Charles County. Opponents from the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Citizens for Modern Transit, and a state public advocate argued the change would weaken local control for the jurisdictions that actually fund and use the transit system, noting that St. Charles, Jefferson, and Monroe counties do not pay the same transit taxes and in some cases do not receive service. The hearing ended after testimony in opposition, with no vote taken and the committee adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifteen - Wednesday, February 4 -Morning Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These incentives are for fixing problems instead of paying ransom.
- Go pay $5,000 to a lawyer to write up a response to us.' After the recipient seeks counsel...
- They have the choice: pay an extortion fee or go to court.
- So as the previous... ...same amount or just under what they would pay their lawyer to fight it.
- , and you're going to have employees with nobody paying anything.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 3 by roll call vote, 131-1. Members spent much of the morning introducing special guests, including Missouri State University Citizen Scholars, Jobs for America’s Graduates participants, school counselors observing National School Counselor Week, Gainesville Elementary students joining online, interns and student shadows, and a tribute to Josephine Baker highlighting her St. Louis roots, artistic career, wartime service, and civil rights legacy.
The chamber then took up first reading of several measures, including a firearms-related joint resolution, a bill on flags at cemeteries, and a bill on ownership of single-family residential property. The main floor action centered on House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2273, a large anti-trafficking package combining provisions on child sexual abuse material terminology, trafficking, grooming, sextortion, training requirements for professionals, a statewide council in the Attorney General’s office, longer civil statutes of limitation, and tougher penalties. Supporters cited survivor testimony, the need for training and enforcement, and the bill’s role in helping victims; the House adopted the committee substitute and ordered it perfected and printed.
Members also advanced House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1694, 1674, 1780, 2056, 2312, and 1755, a bill string aimed at curbing abusive website accessibility lawsuits against Missouri businesses while preserving ADA rights. Sponsors and supporters said the measure would protect small businesses from sue-and-settle tactics and give businesses notice and time to fix problems; the House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered House Bill 2375 on workers’ compensation, which would clarify the prevailing-factor standard, adjust treatment of pre-existing conditions, change how certain benefits are treated, and add an early dismissal mechanism and temporary appeal process. Supporters called it a fairness and clarification measure for employers and insurers, while opponents argued it could raise barriers for injured workers; the House nevertheless adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The session ended with announcements, including committee meetings, a Black History program, a reminder for American Heart Month, concern for the city of Cameron after a fire, and a moment of reflection for the House doorkeeper Charlie, followed by a recess until 2 p.m.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifteen - Wednesday, February 4 -Morning Session-
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This incentivizes fixing problems instead of paying ransom.
- And at worst, they have to pay the legal bills of the other party.
- Go pay $5,000 to a lawyer to write up a response to us.
- They have the choice: pay an extortion fee or go to court.
- , and you're going to have employees with nobody paying anything.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for February 3, 2026 by roll call vote, 131-1. Members then spent much of the morning introducing special guests, including a page for the day, Missouri State University Citizen Scholars, JAG program students, school counselors, elementary students observing online, interns, and a tribute honoring Josephine Baker’s life and legacy.
The chamber then moved to first reading of several bills and to perfection of multiple House Committee Substitutes. The most substantial debate centered on a composite anti-trafficking bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2273, 1946, 1814, and 2551. Supporters said it would strengthen Missouri’s response to trafficking, grooming, sextortion, and child sexual abuse material by updating terminology, creating a permanent Attorney General’s statewide council, expanding training for professionals, extending the civil statute of limitations for trafficking claims, increasing penalties, and allowing expungement for victims. Members cited testimony from survivors and advocates and emphasized the need for coordinated enforcement and education. The House adopted the committee substitute and ordered the bill perfected and printed.
Members also debated House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1694 and related bills, a package aimed at curbing abusive website-accessibility lawsuits against Missouri businesses. Supporters described “sue-and-settle” tactics targeting small businesses with little notice and high settlement demands, while opponents of the abusive practice argued the bill preserves legitimate ADA claims and gives businesses a chance to cure problems. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. Finally, the House considered House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2375 on workers’ compensation, which supporters said would clarify the “prevailing factor” standard, address preexisting-condition claims, adjust treatment and appeal rules, and reduce costs; opponents warned it could make it harder for injured workers to obtain care and create disputes between insurers. The House adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The chamber then moved to announcements and recessed until 2 p.m.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 27th, 2026 at 08:32 am
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Jan 20th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- The incentive is to make sure they're paying the lower residential rate instead of the higher.
- The state determines what they pay for the cost of care.
- They don't pay the tax that we already pay. They don't pay the sales tax, the property tax.
- They don't pay the tax that we already pay. They don't pay the sales tax, the property tax.
- People across Missouri pay right now 57 to 58 percent of some form of attack.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (3-3-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> billion with the be every year to pay billion with the be every year to pay for<00:05:22.120><c>
- </c><00:08:58.000><c> their</c><00:08:58.440><c> unfunded</c> TRS and we are paying their unfunded TRS
- and we are paying their unfunded liability currently<00:09:02.440><c> we</c><00:09:02.600><c> do</c>
- You calculate the daily pay.
- </c><00:26:54.600><c> their</c> yeah they pay their yeah they pay their 13.75%<00:26:56.640><c> on</c
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:44
Attendance Roll Call: 00:55
SB 193 (Sen. Girdler): 01:53
SB 9 (Sen. Higdon): 03:22
SB 257 (Sen. Tichenor): 34:14
Adjournment: 50:57, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government first took up Senate Bill 193, a simple measure described as restoring wallet cards for jailers to carry when they are outside the jail. The sponsor noted the fiscal impact was essentially zero, there were no questions, and the committee approved the bill 9-0 for passage to the Senate floor.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 9, sponsored by Senator Higdon, which would change how the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) treats sick leave, personal leave, and annual leave in retirement calculations. The sponsor argued the bill is intended to address TRS’s financial challenges by standardizing leave rules statewide, limiting TRS retirement credit to 10 sick days and 2 personal days per year, preventing annual leave from being rolled into sick leave, requiring districts to pay the actuarial cost for any leave beyond the cap, and adding reporting and oversight requirements for participating agencies. He also said the bill would add 30 days of maternity leave, allow voluntary district contributions for tier four teachers, and direct the state auditor to audit TRS and report on agencies.
Committee members asked about how overages would be audited and billed, the cost of a sick day, and how the bill would interact with local leave policies, including paid parental leave in some districts. The sponsor clarified that existing accumulated leave would not be affected, that the bill applies going forward, and that districts could still offer more leave but would bear the added cost. Members also discussed whether the maternity leave language set a cap or a minimum, and one senator noted the bill was intended to preserve personal days while stopping annual leave from being converted into pension credit. No vote on Senate Bill 9 was shown in the transcript excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe it's about 28 years, if I'm not mistaken, to pay the unfunded liability.
- in pay, that increases the payroll.
- at that level of pay.
- But use industry fees to pay for that; we are supportive of that program.
- TRTA supports paying our education... Professionals more.
Keywords:
appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, state budget, mental health funding, education funding, infrastructure improvements, public safety, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1184, house, all
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/17/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> think I mean it's ridiculous to pay think I mean it's ridiculous to pay somebody<00:10:09.600><c
- </c> assign bail to right are supposed to pay assign bail to right are supposed to pay them them them
- </c> their primary function to be paying their primary function to be paying these<00:13:11.000><c> things
- I mean, we're essentially liable now, but we've said we're not paying it now; we're paying it over time
- </c><05:37:31.360><c> for</c> $750,000 so we think we could pay for $750,000 so we think we could pay
Summary:
The committee first took up a House Bill 2 amendment to remove a bail-related section that had already passed in another bill and was now considered duplicative. Members discussed the earlier change to how bail commissioners are reimbursed, concerns that the Judiciary was losing money collecting the fees, and whether the magistrate-related language would still be needed. They noted the bill had already crossed over to the Senate, that the section was obsolete, and that any remaining issue about magistrates’ five-year terms might need to be raised with the Criminal Justice Committee. Amendment 997H, deleting section one, was moved, seconded, and adopted unanimously.
The committee then reviewed a package of HB 1 position transfers involving the Department of Environmental Services, Fish and Game, and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Staff explained that several positions were being shuffled to correct position numbers and align permitting functions, including one Fish and Game position moving back to Fish and Game, one DEES position remaining funded after ARPA money ends, and adjustments to hours for permitting and environmental services positions. Members discussed whether the Fish and Game position had been intended to be temporary, but ultimately agreed to accept the first four Environmental Services items and the last two Natural and Cultural Resources items as a package; that motion passed unanimously. They then also accepted sections 2 through 8 of HB 1 with the related amendments and footnote language.
The committee next turned to dredge-and-fill fee changes in section 11, where one member objected to a 50% fee increase for seasonal docks, arguing it could discourage permitted work and might apply to repairs that only require notification. Staff said the increase was intended to help cover the cost of additional positions in future biennia, but members decided to hold that section for more information, including how many seasonal dock repair fees are actually collected. Finally, the committee began discussing HB 215 and a proposed tipping-fee/surcharge structure to make a solid waste accounting unit self-funded, with members saying the fee could offset about $2.9 million in general fund costs and support the grant program, but no final action was taken on that item in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 4/14/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> there's a room available and they pay there's a room available and they pay the<00:16:11.040><c>
- But I think we should pay for parking.
- </c> Who's going to pay for that? Who's going to pay for that?
- </c><00:49:46.559><c> that</c> insurance and didn't have to pay that insurance and didn't have to pay
- </c><01:18:12.800><c> a</c> contingent faculty are really paying a contingent faculty are really paying
Keywords:
higher education, public university, college campus, postsecondary institution, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, University of Minnesota, town hall, town hall meeting, elected official, legislator, public forum, constituent meeting, campus access, free meeting space, parking fees, civic engagement, public outreach, chapter 135A, HF4368, Minnesota State
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 19, March 4, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In our household, we pay our bills, pay our mortgage, pay our light bill, pay our water bill, pay our
- </c> pay for our roads. pay for our roads.
- ,</c> pay our mortgage, pay our light bill, pay our mortgage, pay our light bill, pay<01:01:18.000><c
- bill, pay our water bill, pay our trash bill, pay<01:01:20.559><c> our</c><01:01:20.880><c> taxes.
- </c> pay our taxes. pay our taxes.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/31/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- We're constantly looking for ways to pay for roads from the general fund.
- It helps use public dollars to pay for public infrastructure.
- would have the city pay for 5%.
- In fact, some of the jobs at QT pay very, very well.
- Every place who pays minimum wage is a very high-paying job.
Bills:
HB2014, HB2111, HB2156, HB2165, HB2202, HB2305, HB2321, HB2399, HB2403, HB2416, HB2418, HB2446, HB2601, HB2615, HB2620, HB2812, HB2939, HB2940, HB2955, HB2957, HB2960, HB2992, HB4026, HB4049
Keywords:
air emissions, fuel blends, environmental quality, feasibility study, Arizona Department of Agriculture, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety, traffic laws, livestock, compensation, funding, ranching, agriculture, veterans, state parks, admission fees, military exemption, recreation access
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
06/02/2026 - Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse
Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Elder Abuse
Transcript Highlights:
- And instead of correcting it, Toit filed to have her removed because he won't pay her, or pay him.
- No, no, no, it's you're paying the lawyers. You're paying Brian Twight. No, I understand that.
- They pay $2,750.
- You had to pay your attorneys? They didn't have to pay it? Right. That's messed up. Thank you.
- He didn't pay his... Thank you. Orders of protection. He didn't pay his child support or his taxes.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 9 March, 2026; 4:00 PM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate, pay attention. There are about five or six of them on page six. Anyone?
- utility services from knowingly, willfully, or unlawfully failing to pay those utility bills.
- Uh, it's a step up where they would basically pay based on how much they failed to pay from those utility
- </c> contract or rental agreement uh to pay contract or rental agreement uh to pay utility<00:27:23.760
- </c> willfully, or unlawfully failing to pay willfully, or unlawfully failing to pay uh<00:27:28.320>
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Community Safety Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Community Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- , or has other compelling circumstances that demonstrate an inability to pay.
- The court may not sanction a person for failure to pay LFOs unless the court finds after hearing that
- the failure to pay is willful, which means that the person has the current ability to pay but refuses
- A person who is indigent is presumed to lack the current ability to pay.
- One way to avoid paying a victim penalty assessment is for individuals to not commit a crime.
Keywords:
sexual exploitation, minors, human trafficking, child safety, law enforcement, victim support, sexually violent predator, SVP, civil commitment, community notification, release notification, conditional release, unconditional discharge, escape notification, victim notification, witness notification, prosecuting attorney, Department of Social and Health Services, DSHS, Department of Corrections
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to allow striking workers to receive unemployment benefits heard in committee 4/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Like other workers, striking workers would need to observe the same non-pay week, which means that only
- They don't lose a penny of pay or their health benefits.
- They don't lose a penny of pay or their health benefits.
- </c> as workers our ability to be able to pay as workers our ability to be able to pay our<00:19:41.760
- You're possibly paying COBRA or rolling the dice and not having health care.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These partners of ours pay for corrections officers, they pay for, uh, dispatchers, they pay for emergency
- medical services, they pay for warning systems in floods.
- They pay for debris removal after major flood events.
- They pay for these things with property taxes.
- To pay for things that they must pay for.
Keywords:
sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, law enforcement, department file, employee records, misconduct, confidentiality, Texas occupations code, election laws, attorney general, prosecution, criminal offenses, criminal prosecution, jurisdiction, hemp, consumable hemp, hemp-derived cannabinoids
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 7 on Accountability and Oversight Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to be able to pay for school. In a future year, we want to be able to pay for firefighters.
- We want to be able to pay for schools.
- But the $98 billion surplus, we didn't pay off $20 billion. And... Same question again.
- But the $98 billion surplus, we didn't pay off $20 billion.
- make which of those debts to choose to pay down in the budget.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This leads taxpayers to pay a higher tax bill than they would.
- And who pays the impact fees? It's the builder. At the end of the day.
- At the end of the day, we pay these fees, and buyers are cost sensitive.
- We really do not pay impact fees ourselves. They're assessed. The builder pays it.
- But the ultimate person paying is the home buyer.
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
Summary:
The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending.
The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony.
SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> um the generators of the trash paying um the generators of the trash paying the<00:20:58.000><c>
- Again, a household size of two would pay $190 per month. So, it goes based on the cost of services.
- 190 um household size of two would pay 190 per<00:34:07.039><c> month.
- Like, what if I am paying $90 a month but I don't ever use services versus I'm paying $90 a month and
- </c> in paying them. in paying them.