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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House public safety committee approves wide-ranging crime bill, HF7 1/22/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, do you want to move the House File 7?
- <00:19:10.760>
have members the rank and file have members the rank and file have encountered - in the way of handling it in house file in the way of handling it in house file 7<00:20:55.679><
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7 statute is written in house file 7 statute is written in house file 7 there's - I appear here today in support of House File 7 for two broad reasons.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 7, a broad public safety package that the author said was intended to support law enforcement, keep violent offenders off the street, and increase accountability in the criminal justice system. The bill was described as combining multiple Republican-authored provisions, including tougher penalties for reckless fleeing, making it a crime to be in a stolen vehicle, allowing tracking devices on occupied or fleeing stolen vehicles, increasing penalties for blocking roads and damaging critical infrastructure, raising penalties for assaulting police officers, adding a mandatory minimum for first-degree sex trafficking, and expanding public disclosure around bail, dismissals, sentencing reductions, and sentencing guideline changes. The motion before the committee was to pass the bill and re-refer it to Ways and Means.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher testified in support, focusing on aggravated fleeing, occupied stolen vehicles, vehicle tracking, and the impact of the state’s raised age of delinquency on younger offenders. He argued that law enforcement needs more tools to pursue and arrest repeat offenders, especially in auto theft and carjacking cases, and said the bill would help officers intervene before stolen vehicles are used in more crimes. He also urged reconsideration of the timeline for the delinquency-age change, warning that it could limit police options with 11- and 12-year-olds involved in stolen cars.
Shane Mey of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association also supported the bill, citing rising assaults on officers and the need for stronger penalties for fleeing, stolen-vehicle offenses, and assaults on peace officers and corrections officers. He said the proposed stolen-vehicle and tracking provisions would improve safety and help officers address juvenile auto theft and dangerous pursuits. Jeff Potts of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association likewise supported several sections, especially the transparency provisions, assault-on-officer penalties, fleeing penalties, the stolen-vehicle offense, and the tracking-device exception, saying the measures align with the association’s agenda and would help address rising crime and pursuit risks. No vote or final committee action was stated in the transcript excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
From AI to autonomous vehicles: New technologies are changing Minnesota; how Senators are responding Apr 10th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 4379.
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4296 bipartisan bills, Senate File 4296 bipartisan bills, Senate File 4296 - and Senate File 4379. and Senate File 4379.
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4379 and Senate file 4379 and Senate file 4379 bans<00:26:54.880>them
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 24, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 12, which is a retention and reenlistment bonus, and Senate File 13, which is the referral
- Senate files 12 and 13 give us tools.
- Okay, let's go ahead and start with Senate File 12. Committee, any motions on Senate File 12?
- File 13 committee. Any motions here? File 13 committee. Any motions here?
- and have you call roll on Senate File and have you call roll on Senate File 13,<00:15:58.480>
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Jan 30th, 2026 at 08:35 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- You have to, within 48 hours, file a report.
- I mean, do they both file a report? I mean, that's really confusing to me."
- "I mean, do they both file a report? I mean, that's really confusing to me.
- must file a lobbying report.
- That is the wording in the bill that then you cross the threshold and have to file.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Jul 9th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- File item 3, SB 470, Laird.
- File item 1, SB 364. Gabriel, Gabriel, aye. File item 2, SB 395, Gabriel, Gabriel, aye.
- File item 2, SB 395. Gabriel, Gabriel, aye. File item 3, SB 470. Gabriel, aye.
- File Item 2, SB 395, Wiener — Alvarez, aye. File Item 3, SB 470, Laird — Alvarez, aye.
- File item 1, aye. File item 1, SB 364, Strickland. Berman, aye. Brian, aye. McKinnor, aye.
Summary:
The Committee on Governmental Organization heard several bills related to outdoor advertising, open meetings, and San Francisco economic development. SB 364 by Senator Strickland would speed up processing of outdoor advertising permits by allowing Caltrans to act on applications as freeway projects are completed in segments, and clarifies customary maintenance of signs. Supporters said the bill would reduce permit backlogs and help local governments and the billboard industry; there was no opposition. The committee passed SB 364 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for additional votes.
SB 470 by Senator Laird would extend until January 1, 2030 the sunset on the alternative Bagley-Keene open meeting rules adopted in SB 544, allowing state boards and commissions to continue using remote participation under specified conditions. Supporters from the Little Hoover Commission and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities said the current law has increased public participation, saved money, and improved access for people with disabilities and caregivers. Opponents, including ACA of California Action, the California News Publishers Association, and media and transparency groups, argued the bill weakens in-person public access and accountability. The committee approved SB 470 to Appropriations, with some no votes and the roll held open.
SB 395 by Senator Wiener would let San Francisco create a hospitality zone in Union Square/Yerba Buena with up to 20 additional non-transferable liquor licenses for restaurants to support downtown recovery. City and business representatives said the measure would help fill vacancies, attract restaurants, and boost foot traffic, while remaining temporary and geographically limited. The bill passed to Appropriations with broad support and no opposition. SB 783 by Senator Rubio would extend until January 1, 2029 the special outdoor advertising rules for signs in former redevelopment areas; supporters said it would give affected communities time to find a permanent solution, while billboard industry opponents warned about compliance and federal highway funding risks. The committee passed SB 783 to Appropriations as amended, and then adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- to house file to house file 1685<00:07:33.879>
seeing <00:07:34.199>none <00:07:34.400 - house file house file 2732<00:16:09.519>
this 2732 this 2732 this uh<00:16:12.120>this - support house file support house file 2732<00:29:15.679>
this <00:29:15.799>is <00: - Also, he used to work at Costco. are going to lay over house file are going to lay over house file 2732
- his way to the table it is house file his way to the table it is house file 2728<01:15:38.280>
Keywords:
child maltreatment, child abuse, neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, sex trafficking, labor trafficking, human trafficking, child protection, local welfare agency, county social services, Minnesota Department of Human Services, judicial review, district court appeal, venue, out-of-state abuse, cross-border investigation, Minnesota child welfare, family assessment, maltreatment determination
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Up next, Senator McUade, Senate File 2250. Up next, Senator McUade, Senate File 2250. Thanks, Mr.
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2250 here today because Senate File 2250 here today because Senate File 2250 - And that is why Senate File 2250 is so testify in support of Senate File 2250. testify in support of
- Senate File 2250.
- Senate file file file 2390.<01:20:38.080>
I <01:20:38.320>hope <01:20:38.560>today
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Transcript Highlights:
- goome as's uh excellent Bill house file goome as's uh excellent Bill house file 1933<00:05:18.600
- Representative Johnson moves House File 1359.
- file file 1359<00:10:36.560>
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is <00:30:21.000>there <00:30:21.240>Amendment <00:30 - motion house file motion house file 1829<01:01:49.200>
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Keywords:
solid waste management, resource management account, environmental fund, taxation, Minnesota statutes, homestead, property tax, classification, disability, resort properties, recreational use, commercial property, tax refund, estimated tax, interest on refunds, income tax, corporate franchise tax, S corporation, partnership, corporation
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-13 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now, you all know I don't file amendments like this just to file them, but those emails that you all
- , a late-filed amendment that sunset...
- Senator McLean, and you're going to find an amendment that he has filed, a late-filed amendment that
- There is no application you can file.
- It was clear because I didn't file any legislation. I filed an amendment.
Summary:
The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several member introductions of guests and staff. The chamber then took up returning messages from the House and acted on several bills, including transportation facility designations (SB 628), affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (HB 1389), utility services (HB 1451), education (HB 1279 substituted for SB 7038), data centers (SB 484), and land use/development regulations (SB 208/HB 399). Several other measures were temporarily postponed, including education, emergency services, and environmental rule ratification bills.
On SB 628, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-4. On the affordable housing bill, senators discussed the fourth iteration of the Live Local Act, including a new provision allowing certain affordable housing on religious institution property, removal of accessory dwelling unit language, and changes to tax exemption and expiration provisions; the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 35-0. On the utility services bill, the House amendment shortened the surcharge phase-out timeline and advanced reporting dates; the Senate concurred and passed the bill 30-6. The education package was substituted with the House companion, amended to include agreed-upon provisions on student health and safety, early learning, math, virtual instruction, career and technical education, school choice, accountability, tuition protections, and financial aid, and passed 36-1.
The data centers bill drew extensive debate over transparency and ratepayer protections. Senators questioned the removal of the Senate’s nondisclosure agreement prohibition, the 12-month confidentiality period, and whether costs could be shifted to residential and commercial customers. Supporters said the amendment strengthened ratepayer protections and maintained local land-use authority, while critics objected to the loss of transparency and the possibility of local NDAs. After debate, the Senate concurred in the House amendment and passed the bill 31-6.
The land use and development bill generated the most contentious discussion. Amendments addressed a Fontainebleau/Miami Beach resort water park issue, a sunset provision, and a major rural boundary/property rights proposal affecting counties such as Orange and Seminole. Senators debated whether the rural boundary language protected property rights or undermined local planning and environmental safeguards, with concerns raised about takings, county liability, and the use of an Attorney General opinion. The transcript cuts off during extended debate on that amendment, so no final vote on the land use bill is shown in the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/14/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The following House files have been offered for introduction today.
- : House File 2130, an act relating to public safety.
- : House File 2563, an act relating to legacy.
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House <00:06:52.240>file <00:06:52.560>number House file. - House file number House file.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Introduction of bills: the following House files have been offered for introduction today.
- The chief clerk will report the House files and give them their first reading: House Files 11 through
- the house files and give them<00:08:13.400>
their <00:08:13.599>first <00:08:13.919> - <00:08:17.159>
11 and first reading of house files 11 and first reading of house files 11 - files 11 through There are 193 motions and resolutions.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a personal privilege statement from a member who spoke about the fatal shooting of his cousin, U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Chrismland, in Vermont. The member described Chrismland’s military and law enforcement service and requested a moment of silence, which the House observed. A quorum was then established, and the Journal of the previous day was approved without objection. Standing committee and division reports were also adopted without objection.
The House then received first reading of House Files 11 through 193 and took up a large set of non-controversial motions and resolutions. One resolution offered by Representative Nisa addressed the absence of the 66 DFL members from the chamber and urged the Governor to enforce the law and direct the State Patrol and Sergeant at Arms to secure the absent members so the House could continue its work. Nisa said the House needed to restore order and complete the budget. Representative McDonald supported the resolution, saying Democrats needed to return so the House could do the business of Minnesotans.
The resolution was adopted by voice vote. The House then approved a motion to adjourn until 3:30 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, and subsequently adjourned on that schedule.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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3525 Robbins moves House File 3525 Robbins moves House File 3525 and<00:02:23.840 - So, I support House File 3524 and House File 3525 and the previous one as well.
- 25, pardon me, 3524 and House House File 25, pardon me, 3524 and House File<00:04:51.040>
3525 File 3525 and the previous one as well. File 3525 and the previous one as well. - >> mean house file 3525. >> mean house file 3525.
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3524 and House File 3525 and laid both over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill, with no amendments adopted and no vote taken at this stage. HF 3524 would conform Minnesota law to the federal overtime tax deduction, and HF 3525 would conform to the federal tip-income deduction. The author argued both bills would help workers keep more of their earnings, simplify tax filing, support labor-force participation, and provide relief to workers in hospitality, trades, health care, and other industries.
The committee heard testimony in support from a restaurant owner, Sandra Weiss of the Finnish Beastro in St. Paul, who said the bills would help tipped workers keep more of their income and would support hospitality businesses. She described her staff as roughly half men and half women, including students and long-term employees, and said front-of-house tipped workers and back-of-house workers face different pay levels. She also said Minnesota’s tip rules and lack of a tip credit create challenges for the industry. During questioning, members discussed wage disparities, the makeup of her workforce, and the practical effects of the proposals.
Opposition testimony came from Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project and Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota, both of whom argued the bills are regressive, poorly targeted, and costly. They said the deductions would mainly benefit higher earners, violate horizontal equity by treating similar incomes differently, and could encourage compensation restructuring. They also warned the combined cost would exceed $500 million over the 2028-29 biennium and could pressure funding for health care, education, and other public services. Mark Havenman of the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence similarly criticized the bills on tax fairness and administrative grounds, noting the federal tip deduction framework is still under development and could create enforcement issues. Nonpartisan staff provided revenue estimates showing HF 3524 would reduce general fund revenue by about $365.9 million in fiscal 2027 and HF 3525 by about $126 million in fiscal 2027, with smaller ongoing impacts in later years. Members also raised questions about how the bills would be paid for and what income would qualify under the overtime deduction.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- At the request of the author, please move file item 2, AB 568, Macedo, to the inactive file.
- File item 2 has been dispensed with; we will pass and retain on file item 3.
- This brings us to the Assembly third reading file, file items 7 through 12.
- We are going back to business on the Daily File. Daily File. Thank you, members.
- File items 13 through 16.
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and brief procedural business, including approval of the prior day’s journal, suspension of certain rules for guest introductions, and moving AB 568 to the inactive file. The chamber then recognized several visiting groups, including a fourth-grade class from Marigold Elementary School, representatives of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and its Royal Court, and students from the University of California Students Association on lobby day.
The main floor actions centered on two resolutions. ACR 147 by Assembly Member Lackey designated March 9, 2026 as California Special Olympics Day. Members from both parties spoke in strong support, sharing personal connections to Special Olympics and praising its impact on athletes, families, and volunteers. The resolution received 70 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. H.R. 89 by Assembly Member Patterson declared March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Speakers emphasized rising colorectal cancer rates among younger adults, the importance of screening, and new testing options including blood tests. The resolution also received 70 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote.
After the resolutions, Assembly Member Rodriguez offered an adjournment in memory of Bob Yuloa of Chino, a Navy veteran and longtime community servant. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor session dates and adjourned until Thursday, March 12 at 9 a.m.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I will move that House File 2784 be laid over for possible inclusion.
- I will move that House File 2784 be laid over for possible inclusion.
- Would you like to move House File 2785?
- ...amendment to House File 2579.
- So I'd ask for your support for House File 2579, as amended.
Keywords:
beginning farmers, agriculture, loans, economic opportunity, farmers' equity, agriculture appropriations, farm to school, early care, child care food program, school lunch program, local food, Minnesota agriculture, food access, farm-to-institution, limited market access, county fairs, biofuels, E25, ethanol, meat processing
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Second reading of House Files 66 and 72.
- First reading of House Files 1095 through 1217.
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house <00:09:32.600>files through 1217 first reading house files through - House File 1061 should have been referred to my own committee.
- Representative Quam moves that House File 594 be returned to its author.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We're starting with House File 3298, starting with House File 3298, Representative Mecklin's bill, if
- Could you um >> This is the petro fund bill, House File 3298.
- Next, we have House File 3528.
- Chair. >> Uh, finally, we have a Batoon bill, House File 4118.
- regarding House File 3972? regarding House File 3972? Representative<00:31:14.320>
Heisman.
Keywords:
underground storage tanks, petroleum, reimbursement program, environmental regulation, pollution control, dairy assistance, investment relief, agriculture support, food production, economic relief, barbering, licensing, examinations, barber schools, public safety, certifications, Barber Examiners Board, dentistry, licensure, registration
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Next we will go to Senate File 30.
- And then it's deemed as an election if you file that.
- It's deemed as an election if you file that.
- Thank you for hearing Senate File 211.
- Thank you for hearing Senate File 211.
Summary:
The committee first approved the prior day’s minutes, then heard Senate File 255, which would exempt American Legion and VFW buildings from property tax. The bill’s author and the American Legion Department of Minnesota testified that many posts are struggling financially, that the tax burden can threaten building ownership, and that the posts provide important community services such as charitable gambling support, youth sports, food insecurity assistance, suicide prevention training, and meeting space for veterans and local residents. Several members voiced support, and the bill was laid over for possible inclusion.
The committee then took up Senate File 30, a proposal to allow Minnesota estate tax portability for married couples, so a deceased spouse’s unused $3 million exclusion could transfer to the surviving spouse, similar to federal law. The author said Minnesota is an outlier compared with other estate-tax states and that the bill would simplify planning and reduce tax burdens, especially for family farms and other illiquid assets. A CPA and a Minnesota Farm Bureau representative testified that the order of death should not determine tax liability and that portability would help keep family farms intact. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion.
Next, the committee adopted an A1 amendment to Senate File 211 and heard the bill, which would create a Minnesota subtraction for Foreign Service pension income, treating it more like military pension income. The author said the change would cover a small number of retirees and would have a minimal fiscal impact, while the testifier described Foreign Service work and said the benefit would recognize their service. The bill, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion.
Finally, the committee heard Senate File 132, which would revise property tax language related to electric power systems by replacing references to attachments and impertinences with broader system-based language. The author said the bill would clarify tax treatment for power co-ops, restore the original intent of the law, and provide stability for Greater Minnesota, with an estimated property tax shift of a little over $700,000. Testimony was beginning when the transcript ended, and no vote on the bill was recorded in the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/26/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
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1299 its current form, uh, House File 1299 its current form, uh, House File - File File 2361<00:52:43.680>
be <00:52:43.920>re-referred <00:52:44.480>to <00:52 - think maybe I'll just move House File think maybe I'll just move House File 2284<01:02:57.839>
- <01:09:19.679>
economic specifics of who has to file economic specifics of who has to file- So, House File 2596.
- <01:09:19.679>
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Transcript Highlights:
- Instead, we're asking that we update the file to...
- Representative Allen, House File 2387.
- renews the motion for house file renews the motion for house file 2387<00:56:15.680>
and < - your bill house file your bill house file 2016<00:56:52.160>
thank <00:56:52.319>you <00:57:22.200>2016 this a good listen so house file 2016 this a good listen so house file
Keywords:
education, school funding, consolidation aid, financial support, Minnesota Statutes, education finance, ice arena, school districts, cooperation agreement, equal sports opportunities, school milk program, nutrition, food waste, kindergarten, public schools, supplemental revenue, charter schools, funding, state appropriations, general education funding
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- spot so everything that is in house file spot so everything that is in house file 62<00:36:38.119
- we need to address it um and house file we need to address it um and house file 62<00:38:51.839>
- Yep, so then we're moving on to House File 1030. To House File 1030.
- House File 1030 is doing.
- at a later date. file 10:30 before the committee the file 10:30 before the committee the chair<01:35