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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the candies with the little dots where we have no appropriation.
- to talk about this on our side, but anytime we send anything out of this committee with the little dots
- calls a box of dots. calls a box of dots. Right?
- Um the candies with the little dots Um the candies with the little dots where<00:25:29.040>
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that committee with the little dots, that committee with the little dots,
Keywords:
Inspector General, fraud prevention, state audit, public funds, misuse, transparency, government accountability, HF4482, Minnesota Historical Society, state historic sites, historic site management, historic preservation, county historical society, local historical society, municipality, county government, admission fees, grants-in-aid, site operations, site maintenance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Support for the Board of Animal Health in your bill, and the vehicle is a dot, dot, dot, could be less
- in your bill and the vehicle is a dot in your bill and the vehicle is a dot dot<00:58:07.240>
- dot<00:58:07.880>
could <00:58:08.039>be <00:58:08.240>less <00:58:08.680>- > could<00:58:08.839>
be <00:58:09.440>more dot dot could be less could be more dot- dot could be less could be more unknown<00:58:11.559>
uh <00:58:11.720>so <00:58:12.000 - > could<00:58:08.839>
Keywords:
agriculture, depredation compensation, livestock, crop damage, elk, wolves, wildlife management, skills path program, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, postsecondary options enrollment, apprenticeship, apprenticeship readiness, dual training, work-based learning, career pathways, skilled trades, workforce development, high school to career
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's the abbreviated version, with the little dot-dot-dots in there.
- those, even though our 1,000 feet difference between them, we put them side by side, those orange dots
- But I think if you follow those dots down, the different colored dots, you'll see whether I've got the
- But yet they're dotted across our entire landscape.
- But yet they're dotted across our entire landscape. Why is that?
Summary:
The Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee met to review prior minutes and hear a series of presentations on advanced nuclear technology and state readiness. The committee approved the April 21, 2022 minutes. Nucleon’s William Bridge outlined the advanced nuclear landscape, distinguishing near-term light-water SMRs from more advanced Gen 4 reactors and microreactors, and emphasized that fuel supply, especially HALEU, remains a developing supply chain. He said light-water designs are the most deployable in the near term, while advanced reactors may be better suited for industrial heat applications and could face a 2- to 3-year delay from fuel availability.
Representatives from NASEO described how other states are supporting advanced nuclear through task forces, roadmaps, pilot programs, financing tools, workforce and supply-chain efforts, and regional coordination. They highlighted the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative and stressed that states are focusing early on emergency preparedness, community engagement, waste management, affordability, and consumer protections. They also noted that some states are creating nuclear-ready community programs and cost-recovery guardrails, while public utility commissions are examining long-term lifecycle costs and rate impacts.
North Dakota agencies then outlined their potential roles. The Public Service Commission said it would likely be involved in public-interest review, siting, and rate regulation, but noted current statutes may not fully address long-term nuclear projects, co-location, or decommissioning. The Department of Environmental Quality said it would continue to regulate radioactive materials and likely support emergency planning, while fission reactor oversight remains federal. The Department of Emergency Services said it would serve as the lead off-site preparedness agency, needing a radiological emergency program, training, exercises, equipment, and possibly industry funding. The Department of Water Resources said North Dakota has sufficient surface water, especially from the Missouri River, but that water planning would be important; it did not recommend statutory or budget changes at this time. The committee recessed for lunch after these presentations, with no additional votes or actions taken.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and there is some stuff in there about the DOT transfer.
- Um again, so the the uh DOT transfer.
- The next one for the<00:42:45.520>
DOT <00:42:46.079>transfer <00:42:46.640>goes - :46.880>
from <00:42:47.839>uh <00:42:48.200>237 <00:42:49.200>down the DOT - transfer goes from uh 237 down the DOT transfer goes from uh 237 down to to to 216,000<00:42:52.240>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, also I did check with the district DOT administrator for the area, Gary Shonfelter, and he said they
- Um also I did check with uh the district<00:25:27.760>
uh <00:25:28.240>DOT <00:25:28.799 - >
administrator <00:25:29.360>for <00:25:29.520>the district uh DOT administrator - for the district uh DOT administrator for the area,<00:25:30.080>
Gary <00:25:30.480>Shonfelter
Keywords:
agriculture, education, leadership council, compensation, research institute, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, investment, relief initiative, farm support, medication repository, drug donation, healthcare, Minnesota Statutes, pharmacy, public health, controlled substances
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- DOT, FRA. We're trying to find what the Trump administration wants to do with this project.
- It's going to require heavy, heavy scrutiny from DOT and FRA.
- In regards to talking to our Japanese partners, in regards to talking... ...talking to the FRA, the DOT
- conduct over the next several months, and it'll ultimately be presented to, you know, the FRA and the DOT
Bills:
HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832
Keywords:
affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WAM-JDC, WAM DEFER, WAM, WAM DEFER Public Hearings 04-01-2025
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and the DOT is looking to put in about 180 cameras over the next 10 years for $40 million.
- Um, and the DOT is looking to put in about 180 cameras over the next 10 years for $40 million.
- Um, and the DOT is looking to put in about 180 cameras over the next 10 years for $40 million.
- Um, and the DOT is looking to put in about 180 cameras over the next 10 years for $40 million.
Summary:
The committee took up a long decision-making agenda on numerous House bills, largely in the tax, appropriations, public safety, agriculture, and land-use areas. Early action included HB 476, which passed with amendments after discussion of tax impacts and a committee report change; HB 796 also passed with amendments to protect several individual income tax credits from the bill’s effect. Other measures were advanced with amendments or without changes, including HB 1059, HB 1145, HB 1173, HB 1439, HB 800, HB 934, HB 990, HB 101, HB 106, and a series of bills in the 1026–1055 range, many of which were passed unamended or with technical/effective-date changes. Several bills were deferred, including HB 1147, HB 807, and later items on the agenda.
The committee also approved a number of policy and agency-structure changes. HB 430 was amended to create or expand an internship/workforce development program with reporting requirements; HB 505 and HB 506 were amended to adjust appropriations and FTEs; HB 774 added an appropriation section for two FTEs; HB 1052 limited use of universal service fund money; HB 1296 shifted a reporting requirement from BNF to the Department of Defense; and HB 1064 moved the State Fire Council and Fire Marshal Selection Commission to the Department of Law Enforcement and set the fire marshal salary. HB 427 made major biosecurity-related changes, including moving the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in 2026 and adding new appropriations. HB 830 was amended to allow third-party historic preservation reviewers under ethics and conflict rules, with a two-year sunset and committee-report comments on vacancies.
Public safety and regulatory bills also moved forward. HB 302 on cannabis drew opposition from Senator Awa, who said it would shut down a medical provider in his district; the bill nevertheless passed with amendments adding criminal penalties, enforcement authority, and a 2027 effective date for cultivator licenses. HB 306 on water code penalties passed unamended, HB 860 on liability for road resurfacing passed with amendments to limit liability to the work actually performed and eliminate joint and several liability, and HB 141 on public land leases passed with technical amendments. HB 1159 establishing a commercial harbor emergency evacuation working group passed as is, and HB 1482 on hemp passed with amendments exempting existing permit holders and certain retailers, aligning THC limits, and setting a far-future effective date. Most votes were adopted without recorded opposition, though several members noted reservations on specific measures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- downtown, and straight through the middle of Houston, Texas, and divide the city east and west, all the dots
- The little bitty dots, the few dots that you see on the east side are black and brown communities.
Keywords:
Maverick County, recognition, economic development, Texas Senate, community celebration, 1185, senate, all
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THAT IS MORE THAN MY FRIENDS AT COMMERCE, ODP, AND DOT, AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS COMBINED.
- SO YOU CAN SEE HOW THE DOTS ARE CONNECTED AND IT MAKES US FASTER AND WE GET MORE MONEY BACK AND WE GET
- BUT WHAT WE WERE ABLE TO DO ARTIFICIALLY IS EVERYONE CAME UP TO THE STATE DOT CONTRACT RATE AND IT LEVELED
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/18/26
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This slide looks at labor force participation rates by age in Minnesota, comparing 2010, the dotted line
- by age in Minnesota comparing<00:14:37.440>
2010 <00:14:38.240>the <00:14:38.480>dotted - /c><00:14:38.880>
line <00:14:39.199>to <00:14:39.440>the comparing 2010 the dotted - line to the comparing 2010 the dotted line to the most<00:14:39.920>
recent <00:14:40.160> - <00:23:11.120>
show each occupation and the blue dots show each occupation and the blue dots
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Every green dot is where we put a stick, and if the stick was red, it would be a detection.
- doing right now um those are the dots doing right now um those are the dots that<00:19:13.120>
- is where we put the zoo every Green Dot is where we put a<00:19:52.159>
stick <00:19:53.159>- One of the things they're doing is, remember those dots I had on the map?
- I had on the map okay what they dots I had on the map okay what they want<00:30:27.080>
to <00 - is where we put the zoo every Green Dot is where we put a<00:19:52.159>
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, the developer goes to the DOT.
- Normally, DOT will say at least a year or more, but for $6,000 we can do it in 60 days.
- Thank you. have to apply to the DOT for a permit have to apply to the DOT for a permit for<02:57:03.040
- DOT DOT $6,000,<02:57:13.600>
they'll <02:57:14.160>have <02:57:14.319>it <02:57 - I want to build the development of DOT.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- DOT would be eligible, municipalities would be eligible.
- DOT would be eligible, municipalities would be eligible.
- <03:14:35.840>
DOT efficiencies of of that equipment. - DOT efficiencies of of that equipment.
- <03:19:10.399>
Um <03:19:11.279>uh Well, I would let DOT answer that.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1596, which would raise New Hampshire’s cigarette excise tax from $1.78 per pack to about $2.80, using an inflation-based adjustment since the rate was last set in 2008. Representative Jerry Stringham, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure would keep New Hampshire competitive with neighboring states, generate revenue, and help offset other budget pressures. He also described the bill as repealing an income-based premium charge in Medicaid/CHIP-related programs and restoring cuts to the University System of New Hampshire, arguing that the combined package would still leave the state in a positive fiscal position. He said the tobacco tax increase would likely have some cessation effect but would remain low relative to other New England states, and he cited prior testimony from health groups supporting a larger increase.
Members questioned the sponsor about how the new rate was calculated, the prior tobacco tax reduction and restoration, whether tobacco companies would absorb or pass on the tax, and the fiscal note’s estimates for Medicaid premium revenue and UNH funding. Stringham said he used Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation data, that the earlier 10-cent reduction did not produce the expected sales increase, and that the current bill would eliminate the premium charges now in the budget. He later clarified that the Department of Medicaid Services had updated the revenue estimate, but said the bill still showed a surplus overall. He also said the federal government already imposes a $1-per-pack tax and that New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase.
Two public witnesses testified in opposition to the tax increase. Anna Bettincourt, a tobacco category manager, argued that higher tobacco taxes would unfairly target smokers, reduce New Hampshire’s tax advantage, and likely shift purchases to other states or illicit markets rather than reduce use. She said tobacco companies generally do not lower prices and that Massachusetts’ flavor restrictions had not eliminated sales. In response to questions, she maintained that a smaller increase would still be harmful and that enforcement problems make bans ineffective. The sponsor and some members countered that smokers impose higher health costs and that tobacco taxes are a policy tool for both revenue and public health. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- <02:57:33.120>
only the uh these costs are uh for DOT only the uh these costs are uh for DOT - DOT would be eligible, municipalities would be eligible.
- DOT would be eligible, municipalities would be eligible.
- DOT would be eligible, municipalities would be eligible.
- Um uh >> Well, I would let DOT answer that.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee
Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- trying to figure out the rebounding from from the from where we're looking at the details what does they dot
- the other unit, if they haven’t taken the test, we’ve got to be able to—we don’t need to go down to a dot
- implement that in questions that we might want to come up with the Game and Fish and overseas the class, a DOT
- , the interaction, a DOT, there’s a synopsis there where they—how does it get into the system if you
- inflation-adjusted $37-ish dollars for the decal, that money would flow through the existing channels through a DOT
Summary:
The Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Study Committee met with a quorum and heard opening remarks from members and stakeholders representing OHV users, ranching, state agencies, land management, law enforcement, and industry. The committee reviewed Senate Bill 1519, which would raise the OHV/ATV weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds, create an OHV Law Enforcement Fund, direct certain vehicle license tax revenue to that fund, and allow some OHV recreation on state trust lands under existing permit rules. Members discussed the fiscal and policy implications of changing the weight threshold and whether to keep the current Highway User Revenue Fund structure intact or redirect revenue for OHV enforcement and mitigation. Industry testimony estimated roughly 11,000 new off-road vehicles were sold in Arizona in 2025, with about 24% over 2,500 pounds, and committee members debated whether a flat sticker fee increase or a revenue-neutral adjustment would be cleaner than shifting VLT revenue.
The committee also reviewed Senate Bill 1567, enacted in 2024, which requires OHV owners to complete an online education course before receiving an OHV indicia, with a report due December 1, 2026 and repeal of the requirement in 2027. Game and Fish staff said the education requirement has already appeared to improve behavior, especially helmet use by children. Several witnesses supported expanding education to all operators, not just owners, and suggested a single statewide course for consistency and easier enforcement. A nonprofit representative described plans for an OHV ambassador/education program and said it would support a universal training requirement and self-policing efforts.
A major portion of the meeting focused on funding needs for OHV law enforcement and resource mitigation. Based on prior committee direction, outside stakeholders presented estimates that county law enforcement needs could total about $3.5 million annually, while natural resource damage and road decommissioning needs could average about $7.5 million annually over time, for a combined target of roughly $11 million per year. The discussion emphasized that the estimate was intended as a broad target rather than a precise census, and that it did not include all possible costs such as fence repair, tank restoration, or environmental compliance. Members and witnesses discussed soft versus hard road closures, the need to prioritize resource protection areas, and the importance of pairing mitigation projects with enforcement and education so that repaired areas are not quickly damaged again. No formal votes were taken in the portion provided, but the committee appeared to be gathering information to guide future recommendations on fees, funding channels, and education policy.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I know the RPC was involved with the DOT audit. >> Other questions from Representative Gis?
- I know the RPC was involved with the DOT audit. >> Other questions from Representative Giasson?
- We're not, you know, DOT is an advocate for safety.
- DOT is an advocate for safety.
- is an advocate we're not um you know DOT is an advocate for<03:28:13.520>
safety.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Economic and Rural Development Dec 8th, 2025 at 09:32 am
Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So when you look at page nine of the DOT handout, I-40 trade port If you could picture it, Madam Chair
- So DOT is like, well, it's an economic development issue.
- So DOT is like, well, it's an economic development issue.
- Representative Garcia, if I could add to that, we've also just received $47 million from the federal DOT
- Representative Garcia, if I could add to that, we've also just received $47 million from the federal DOT
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- We should have been doing it in the first place and have it in DOT and have DOT run it so we know exactly
- We should have been doing it in the first place and have it in DOT and have DOT run it so we know exactly
- We should have been doing it in the first place and have it in DOT and have DOT run it so we know exactly
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM, PSM DEFER, TCA-PSM Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I know you inherited the airports division in your new role as director of DOT, but looking at Molokaʻi
- I know you inherited the airports division in your new role as director of DOT, but looking at Molokaʻi
- It sounds like DOT is working on stuff.
- comments and submitting the written comments and sounds<00:46:40.040>
like <00:46:40.280>dot - is working on stff sounds like dot is working on stff however<00:46:42.319>
to <00:46:42.480><
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 540, which would make the most recent state building codes supersede county codes beginning in 2028 and limit county changes without State Building Code Council approval. Grassroot Institute testified in support, while IBEW Local 1260 strongly opposed the bill as written, warning it could let counties weaken state minimum standards and create problems for fire code and sprinkler requirements. Members discussed the need for consistency in building codes and the impact of the State Building Code Council’s status, and the chair said the measure would be deferred indefinitely.
The committee also heard SB 626 on disaster preparedness, which would prohibit planting large trees along evacuation routes and require HEMA to identify and remove obstructive trees. Testimony included comments from DLNR, HEMA, and others, with HEMA opposing the measure. The chair said more coordination was needed between DLNR and HEMA and deferred the bill. SB 692, regulating retail and wholesale spray paint sales and assigning jurisdiction to the Department of Law Enforcement, drew opposition from the Retail Merchants of Hawaiʻi, which said the bill would impose costly storage and reporting burdens on small retailers and raise identity-theft concerns. The committee deferred that measure as well.
In a separate decision-making segment, the committee considered SB 9 on fireworks and recommended passage with amendments. The amendments narrowed or removed several sections, increased certain penalties from $500 to $1,000, adjusted forfeiture allocations, accepted an Attorney General amendment, added an appropriation for community safety education programs, and changed the effective date to July 1, 2077. The motion to pass with amendments was adopted by a vote of 2-1. Later, in a joint hearing, SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit drew support from DOT but opposition from the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association, which asked that the bill be held. SB 41, establishing Hawaiʻi Disaster Drill Day on August 8, received support from HEMA and a public testifier. SB 1570, addressing Molokaʻi air service disruptions and a possible runway expansion, drew strong public support from Molokaʻi residents and service providers, while the Attorney General raised separation-of-powers concerns about the emergency declaration language and DOT noted the high cost and feasibility issues of runway expansion.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/12/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the New Hampshire DOT Highway Safety Administrator.
- highway safety act of Hampshire dot highway safety act of Transportation<03:54:24.279>
uh <03: - So while the DOT is interested in it, we would try to pursue it more for specific purposes because of
- So while the DOT is interested in it, we would try to pursue it more for specific purposes because of
- <04:24:51.800>
highway Bill Lambert New Hampshire dot highway Bill Lambert New Hampshire dot