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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as we switch<01:09:37.600><c> bills</c><01:09:38.000><c> here,</c><01:09:38.400><c> and</c><01:09
- :38.560><c> maybe</c><01:09:38.799><c> I'm</c><01:09:38.960><c> too</c> switch bills here, and maybe
- I'm too switch bills here, and maybe I'm too early, early, early, >> just<01:09:40.159><c> as</
- c><01:09:40.319><c> we</c><01:09:40.480><c> switch,</c><01:09:40.799><c> but</c><01:09:41.040><c> I</
- , but I was just, you >> just as we switch, but I was just, you know,<01:09:41.679><c> I</c><01
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/18/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Looking forward, switching to page seven, I want to talk about performance a little bit.
- > on on my clock looking on on my clock looking forward<00:21:18.760><c> um</c><00:21:19.440><c> switching
- to to page seven um forward um switching to to page seven um I<00:21:22.159><c> want</c><00:21:22.279
- do this reporting is absolutely been, um, uh, a motivator to get some people over the hump and to switch
- do this reporting is absolutely been, um, uh, a motivator to get some people over the hump and to switch
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the omnibus state government finance and elections bill, SF3045 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Energy Policy Advocates is a front group for the fossil fuel industry, and what their long arm is reaching
- /c><01:41:45.679><c> for</c><01:41:45.920><c> the</c><01:41:46.080><c> fossil</c><01:41:46.560><c> fuel
- </c> front group for the fossil fuel front group for the fossil fuel industry.<01:41:48.159><c> and</
- 01:42:24.320><c> against</c><01:42:24.800><c> the</c><01:42:25.040><c> fossil</c><01:42:25.440><c> fuel
- </c> attorney general against the fossil fuel attorney general against the fossil fuel industry<01:42
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- By imposing a stricter financial penalty on those who fuel this industry, we can help reduce demand and
- Demand fuels much of the violence inherent in what can rightfully be called the rape trade.
- Demand fuels much of the violence inherent in what can rightfully be called the rape trade.
- <c> much</c><00:29:22.399><c> of</c><00:29:22.559><c> the</c><00:29:22.679><c> violence</c> demand fuels
- much of the violence demand fuels much of the violence inherent<00:29:23.679><c> in</c><00:29:23.840
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the $430 billion in annual trade that continues to grow, the $1.7 trillion in mutual investment that fuels
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Apr 21st, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- high ESG score and also had a good return on investment, and that portfolio did not invest in fossil fuel
Bills:
HB1170
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Keywords:
fiduciary responsibility, proxy voting, public finance, Oklahoma statutes, pension plans, pecuniary factors, nonpecuniary factors, financial risk, Attorney General
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Affairs met to consider two executive nominations and House Bill 1170. Mark Wood was introduced as nominee to lead OMES; he described his background in public accounting and tax administration, said his focus would be on stabilizing the agency, improving efficiency, and balancing accountability with service. Senators asked about OMES’s core mission and whether some duties should be returned to agencies; Wood said he would keep an open mind and work with legislators on possible changes. The committee advanced his nomination on a 9-0 vote.
The committee then heard Dwayne Helmberger’s nomination to the State Fire Marshal Commission. Helmberger, currently Stillwater fire chief and formerly assistant chief in Midwest City, emphasized code administration, education, and coordination with other agencies. Senators questioned him about backlogs in fire marshal inspections for marijuana grow operations and certificates of occupancy; he said the backlog was driven by the volume of applications and could be addressed through better planning, coordination, and logistics. His nomination also advanced unanimously, 9-0.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 1170, which would direct pension fiduciaries to focus on pecuniary interests and avoid non-financial ESG considerations. Senator Daniels explained that the bill was intended to clarify state policy and align definitions with related measures, and she requested a title strike while continuing to work on the language. Members raised concerns about due process, immunity provisions, and whether the bill would conflict with recent court rulings or still allow consideration of ESG factors when financially relevant. After debate, the committee passed the bill 6-2.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Emergency Management Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Unlike prescribed fires or fuel breaks, home hardening is an individual purchasing decision made by homeowners
Summary:
The Senate Emergency Management Committee heard five wildfire- and emergency-related bills. SB 1270 by Senator Richardson would expand the California Wildfire Mitigation Program to more counties based on wildfire risk and social vulnerability, with the author and county representatives saying the program should better target home-hardening assistance where need is greatest. SB 1079 by Senator Stern would create a Fire Innovation Unit within Cal Fire to identify operational needs, test new wildfire technologies, and speed deployment of successful tools; it drew broad support from fire, environmental, local government, and industry groups. SB 1020 by Senator Niello would require annual reporting on open states of emergency, including spending and lessons learned, to increase legislative oversight without limiting the governor’s emergency powers. SB 894 by Senator Allen would establish a wildfire resilience loan program modeled on the state’s Go Green financing platform to help homeowners afford wildfire hardening and defensible-space improvements; supporters included the State Treasurer’s office, counties, fire-safety groups, local governments, and credit unions.
There was no opposition testimony on any of the bills. Committee members generally expressed support, with comments emphasizing wildfire risk, the need for home hardening, innovation, and accountability in emergency powers. Senator Rubio asked to be a coauthor on SB 894, and the chair noted the bill’s importance for making mitigation more affordable at scale.
All five measures were approved by the committee on motions for “do pass as amended to appropriations,” with roll calls taken over several quorum interruptions. The bills were advanced out of committee, and the hearing was adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Emergency Management Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Emergency Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Unlike prescribed fires or fuel breaks, home hardening is an individual purchasing decision made by homeowners
Committee:
Senate Emergency Management
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We advance sustainable aviation fuels and energy technologies critical to Washington's clean energy future
Summary:
The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee held its final meeting of the 2026 session, opening a public hearing on Senate Bill 6321, which would authorize up to $6 billion in state general obligation bonds over six years and create the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement within the Department of Commerce. Staff explained that the institute would oversee grants for scientific research and facilities, with the proposal requiring voter approval for the debt and institute creation. Senator Slatter, the prime sponsor, said the bill was intended to stabilize research funding in Washington in response to federal cuts and uncertainty, and noted it was modeled in part on similar efforts in California and Texas.
Testimony was overwhelmingly in support. Representatives from Washington State University and the University of Washington described the state’s research enterprise as an economic engine and emphasized the importance of stable funding for jobs, innovation, and competitiveness. University of Washington witnesses said federal funding disruptions had reduced new NIH awards, cut student support, and threatened research programs in medicine, mental health, clean energy, forest resilience, and climate adaptation. Several early-career researchers and union members testified about personal impacts from grant terminations, furloughs, and delayed career transitions, arguing that the bill would help protect scientific work, workforce development, and public health outcomes in Washington.
After closing the hearing on SB 6321, the committee moved into executive session. It voted do pass on Substitute House Bill 2525 and sent it to the Rules Committee. The committee also approved a slate of gubernatorial appointments for confirmation recommendation, and then adjourned after thanking staff and members for their work during the session.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the most fuel-efficient and diverse fleet, incorporating electric and hybrid vehicles.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- This amendment removes from the bill provisions related to the International Fuel Tax Agreement, off-highway
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
sovereign immunity, public transit, contractors, liability, state agents, transportation, traffic signal modernization, seaports, commercial space launch, micromobility, automated license plate recognition, railroad crossing safety, railroad crossings, grade crossing, public railroad-highway grade crossing, rail safety, crossing technology, advanced detection systems, monitoring systems, sensors
Summary:
The Transportation Committee took up several measures and adopted amendments on multiple bills. SB 1274, as amended, removed a number of provisions from the original bill and added items including local authority to lower residential street speed limits, clarification on obscured license plates, FDOT funding for certain rural airport aviation projects, limits on yellow-light timing changes tied to red-light cameras, changes to private use of license plate readers, and other transportation-related revisions. After brief questions and supportive testimony, the committee reported the bill favorably.
The committee also approved SB 1310, which was converted into a study bill directing FDOT to study advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad crossings and report findings and policy options to the governor and legislature. Railroad industry testimony supported the study but raised concerns about interoperability with train safety systems and suggested the study consider additional safety tools such as red-light cameras and wayside horns. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 828, as amended, would extend sovereign immunity protections to private contractors providing public transit services on behalf of governments, with supporters saying it would reduce costs and provide certainty for transit providers, while opponents warned it was an overbroad expansion of sovereign immunity and could conflict with railroad employee protections under federal law. The committee reported that bill favorably as well.
The committee then passed SB 1378, which strengthens traffic enforcement by clarifying when vehicles may be treated as abandoned, adding penalties for unlawfully attached plates or stickers, and allowing forfeiture of vehicles used to flee law enforcement even without an immediate arrest. It also approved SB 1562, which aims to prevent manufacturers from concentrating sales of certain vehicle brands through a single dealer group and instead promote competition among independent dealers. In addition, the committee unanimously confirmed a slate of appointees, and members later recorded additional affirmative votes on several bills before adjourning.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- personal aid ADE reporting requirements; SB 1306, ESA expenditures enrollment limitations; SB 1313, fuel
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the journal and recorded attendance. Members observed a moment of silence for former Representative Noel Campbell, and several guest groups were recognized in the gallery, including Greater Phoenix school district leaders, GCU Government and History Club students, Arizona Food Bank Network representatives, and local and tribal officials visiting for appropriations and transportation-related discussions.
The chamber also adopted a proclamation recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Senators and guests offered remarks about the Holocaust, rising antisemitism, and the importance of education and remembrance, followed by a moment of silence. Later, the Senate received and unanimously adopted House Concurrent Resolution 2045 honoring the life and public service of former Congressman Raul Grijalva, with members of the Grijalva family present on the floor and several senators sharing personal tributes.
The Senate then processed a long list of governor’s nominations, first readings, and second-reading bill referrals, including measures on natural resources, education, health, public safety, elections, taxation, utilities, and appropriations. Senator Bolick also read a proclamation for National School Choice Week. The body recessed briefly, returned to consider SCR 1036 on Attorney General public statements, and then received committee announcements before adjourning until the next day.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 22nd, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He often noted that his Glendale upbringing shaped his commitment to public service and fueled his lifelong
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum after a roll call, and opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Routine procedural motions followed, including unanimous-consent actions to suspend rules for adjournment-in-memory remarks, guest introductions, and expedited floor processing of certain bills and committee reports. The chamber also recognized several guests, including Sacramento Police Detective Jason Collins, student musician Ethan Shue, and Glendale Councilmember Artie Kasakian.
On the floor file, AB 1184 by Assembly Member Patterson, the Homeowner Association Accountability and Transparency Act of 2026, was presented as a measure to add basic transparency requirements for HOAs; it passed 56-0. AB 871 by Assembly Member Stephanie, addressing financial elder abuse and scam reporting/training for financial institutions, also passed 56-0. On the Senate side, SB 25 by Senator Umberg, which would give the California Attorney General earlier access to federal merger-notification filings to streamline merger review, passed 43-14 after the Majority Leader presented it.
The Assembly then held several adjournment-in-memory tributes, including Paul R. Ignatius, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy and Glendale native; Oxnard Police Commander Scott Aaron; Private First Class Tanner F. Rubio of the U.S. Marine Corps; and former Yolo County Supervisor Betsy Marchand. Members and family guests offered remarks honoring their service and legacies, followed by a moment of silence for PFC Rubio. The session concluded with announcements about upcoming floor and committee deadlines and adjourned until Monday, January 26 at 1 p.m.
HI
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 5th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I have to mail them a copy of... have to mail them a copy of the governor's Last Mile motor fuels report
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The weatherization inspections, the firm fuel, coordination with the Railroad Commission on critical
Committee:
House State Affairs
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: American Society of Civil Engineers Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- is a public benefit and a public good and a really strategic investment into our economy and helps fuel
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So switching over to food stamps real quick, food stamps is even worse.
- Switching out our second panel, the chair calls Raymond Winter.
- And starting in October of this year, they've switched that to a 25% federal share, 75% state share.
- We'll go through all five and then we'll switch out another five.
- This bait and switch tactic has given me PTSD. You have a packet including my contact information.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards.
Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight.
The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-03-20 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we had it in law, we suspended it during the pandemic partly because we were switching the formula
- during the pandemic partly because we during the pandemic partly because we were<00:49:47.880><c> switching
- c> the</c><00:49:48.360><c> formula</c><00:49:49.040><c> away</c><00:49:49.240><c> from</c> were switching
- the formula away from were switching the formula away from equalized<00:49:49.840><c> pupils</c><00:
- Eventually we decided to leave it as is, but I understand that there's a contemplated discussion about switching
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I am not aware of any state statute that prohibits the possession of things like Glock switches.
- prohibits the possession of things like prohibits the possession of things like Glock<00:42:46.400><c> switches
- 47.440><c> Um,</c><00:42:47.920><c> now</c><00:42:48.400><c> I'll</c><00:42:48.720><c> be</c> Glock switches
- Um, now I'll be Glock switches. Um, now I'll be perfectly<00:42:49.359><c> clear.
- So-and-So in Wyoming is in possession of a Glock switch.
Bills:
SF0101
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
Second Amendment, firearm regulation, state legislation, public safety, civil penalties, 916, all