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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, therefore, what we do here is make the uniform... ...call uniform so that Congress has no ability
- In their uniformity, Congress can't say, "Well, there were enough differences that we can..." ...we can
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, therefore, what we do here is make the uniform...
- Call uniform so that Congress has no ability to legitimately refuse the states if we get to 34 with the
- In their uniformity, Congress can't say, "Well, there were enough differences that we can..."
Keywords:
public school funding, education, budget allocation, financial transparency, state law, local control, fiduciary responsibility, public retirement systems, investment management, proxy voting, financial factors, insurance, political shareholder proposals, fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, environmental regulation, discrimination, credit extension, social credit, value-based standards
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Omnibus tax finance and policy bill, HF9, passed in Minnesota House 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment is coded A25-000098.
- that we are being frugal state to trust that we are being frugal with<00:21:19.760>
their <00: - I want trust in government dollars.
erodess <00:21:28.000>that <00:21:28.159>trust again.- But nothing erodess that trust again.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 02/26/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Standards Act, so we have seen since then that the interpretation across state courts has not been uniform
- Standards Act, so we have seen since then that the interpretation across state courts has not been uniform
- Standards Act, so we have seen since then that the interpretation across state courts has not been uniform
- Standards Act, so we have seen since then that the interpretation across state courts has not been uniform
- protect workers, and I'm very proud to vote aye. >> The interpretation across state courts has not been uniform
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the prior day’s journal, and then recognized several guest groups, including the Shenendehowa High School girls varsity cross country team and tennis champion Jolie Chichak, as well as the Downsville Central School Student Council. Senator Tedisco introduced the Shenendehowa athletes, highlighting their state and federation championships and strong academic records, and Senator Oberacker introduced the Downsville students. The chamber extended courtesies to the guests.
The Senate then moved through the calendar, passing a series of bills and resolutions. Among the measures approved were a bill designating Overdose Awareness Day, a real property tax bill, a public authorities bill, several education-related bills, a private housing finance bill, a workers’ compensation bill, and a labor law bill. Some items were laid aside before later being taken up, including the cannabis bill and the environmental conservation bill. Votes were largely unanimous or near-unanimous, with a few recorded negatives on certain bills.
The most extensive debate centered on Calendar 261, Senator May’s environmental conservation bill concerning renewable energy installations and transmission on state reforestation lands. Senator Walczyk and others questioned whether the bill would allow solar, wind, battery storage, tree cutting, herbicide use, and reduced environmental review, while supporters argued the bill was mainly about transmission corridors, climate goals, and preserving flexibility for DEC oversight and mitigation. After debate, the bill was restored to the non-controversial calendar and passed 42-13.
The Senate also passed Calendar 353, Senator Ramos’s labor law bill addressing class action wage recovery and statutory damages. Supporters said it would clarify the law so workers can recover full wages in class actions, while opponents warned it could encourage litigation against small businesses over technical payroll errors. The bill passed 47-8. The Senate then completed the calendar and adjourned until March 4, 2026, with intervening days as legislative days.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Veterans and military affairs panel approves HF194 2/12/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you want to look at who the true heroes are, it's not just the people that put the uniform on;
- And if you want to look at who the true heroes are, it's not just the people that put the uniform on;
- And if you want to look at who the true heroes are, it's not just the people that put the uniform on;
- And if you want to look at who the true heroes are, it's not just the people that put the uniform on;
- And if you want to look at who the true heroes are, it's not just the people that put the uniform on;
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Sep 23rd, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- That leaves us in the position where if this person is out of custody under the mental health code, we
- So that leaves us in the position of, under the Mental Health Code, we need a qualified provider; there's
- Presuming that during that time they're in their county vehicle and they're wearing their county uniform
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- It's failed public safety and trust and simply defies logic and common sense.
- The aforementioned amendments would actually move the bill from the B&P Code to the Penal Code.
- I strongly oppose AB 2497 and am strongly requesting that you please remove the code section.
- Remove the code 26220.5 of AB. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you.
- Everyone, trust me, I am near 80 years old. I rely on acupuncture, so I am against this bill.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on School Facilities, May 19, 2026 - AM
Select Committee on School Facilities
Transcript Highlights:
- And so code compliance is one.
- How much of an issue is code compliance really when codes change and you're starting to do the major
- How much of an issue is code compliance really when codes change and you're starting to do the major
- So, that fell under the definition of code. What we see sometimes is the fire system codes.
- So, that fell under the definition of code. What we see sometimes is the fire system codes.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill makes sweeping changes to the children's code, the kind of code-wide revisions that have not
- been made since 1993. when the code was first drafted.
- Our biggest concern is that the proposal expands some of the most problematic parts of the 1993 code,
- Are we draining the Behavioral Health Trust Fund? Program fund. Mr.
- I just got a little bit nervous that maybe somebody was trying to get rid of that trust fund.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- , and that trust carries an enormous responsibility.
- A missing diagnostic code on prior claims.
- The only thing missing was the gestational age code.
- The only thing missing was the gestational age code.
- And I trust that the process will play out. So thank you.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I understand that trust is at the foundation of ensuring that a program that is effective, that works
- I understand that trust is at the foundation of ensuring that a program that is effective, that works
- their schools, that they can trust their communities, that they can trust their law enforcement agencies
- We're seeking a specific amendment in Education Code Section 60642.7.
- But if the questions that I had were in reference to a specific Ed Code section concerning alignment,
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Civil rights codes, education codes—27 years, scores of bills—and yet men are still not women.
- This bill puts the falsehood into 29 state codes, and after it passes, men will still not be women.
- Menopause doesn't care about your education or ZIP code. What it does require is our attention.
- Menopause doesn't care about your education or ZIP code. What it does require is our attention.
- There are provisions that contradict existing ASL provisions also in Evidence Code 754 that we would
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So for my appointments, we have our Uniform Law Commissioner.
- Our Uniform Law Commission has just selected Phillip O'Leary Goite as a lifetime member.
- to authorize reimbursement for legislators and public members that were initially appointed to the Uniform
- they're not otherwise eligible for reimbursement from another source. initially appointed to the Uniform
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Article 11, Section 1 of the Arizona Constitution commits the state to maintaining general and uniform
- A uniform system cannot exist when one class of educators is arbitrarily restricted from professional
- A uniform system cannot exist when one class of educators is arbitrarily restricted from professional
- Miranda, they are subject to different financial reporting that also takes into account that there's a uniform
Keywords:
school libraries, public school libraries, library funding, professional associations, library associations, librarians, information services, dues, membership fees, public monies, school governing body, county free library district, municipal library, library contracts, library services, books and programs, Arizona education, Title 15, Library Freedom Act, school district transparency
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
Transcript Highlights:
- Critically, this is about inclusion and it's about trust.
- design code goes a bit further to... ...age-appropriate design code, but the Vermont age-appropriate
- We're never going to look at their code.
- As you said, Madam Chair, we cannot trust these companies to keep our kids safe.
- NCTV is a small but mighty team, and what makes us essential is the trust...
Summary:
The committee held its second hearing on a large docket of technology, internet, cybersecurity, broadband, and media bills. Early testimony focused on community media funding legislation, with lawmakers and local access advocates arguing that as cable subscriptions decline and streaming grows, revenue tied to cable franchises no longer supports community television and PEG programming. Supporters said community media remains a key source of local news, government meeting coverage, and civic transparency as newspapers disappear or consolidate. A related bill on cable contract oversight also drew support, with testimony that the Department of Telecommunications and Cable is backlogged and should more actively review municipal-provider agreements and report its workload to the committee.
Another major topic was a proposal to create a Massachusetts Innovation Fund for state IT modernization. The Alliance for Digital Innovation backed the bill, saying agencies need flexible upfront capital to replace outdated systems and improve cybersecurity, and pointing to the federal Technology Modernization Fund as a model. The witness noted that funding for the state program still needs to be identified. The committee also heard strong support for a bill requiring free broadband in public housing, with Rep. Emmela Goodwin and MAPC describing internet access as essential for jobs, school, telehealth, and civic participation. They said the digital divide in Massachusetts is driven largely by affordability rather than infrastructure, though questions were raised about costs, wiring, and whether all housing sites already have broadband access available at the curb.
A substantial portion of the hearing centered on bills to limit addictive social media feeds for minors. Supporters, including lawmakers, parents, teens, and advocacy groups, argued that algorithmic feeds contribute to addiction, anxiety, body image problems, and other harms, and said the bills would restrict surveillance-based curation and overnight notifications while leaving search and followed accounts available. Opponents, including FIRE, CCIA, and the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, argued the bills would require invasive age verification, threaten privacy and cybersecurity, burden adults’ anonymity, and likely face First Amendment challenges. They also warned the measures could disadvantage smaller businesses and may be unconstitutional based on recent court rulings in other states. The committee also heard support for blockchain-related bills creating a commission, a pilot program, and consumer education efforts, with testimony that Massachusetts has the talent but needs a coordinated state strategy. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Oct 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The other one is trust fund transfers and redirects.
- So we've always shown, or in recent years... ...we've always shown the trust fund transfers.
- That nets out, so to the extent that you take money from general revenue and send it to another trust
- But we know that today the building codes are much...
- But we know that today the building codes are much stronger in Florida than they were back then.
Summary:
The committee met to hear Amy Baker’s presentation on Florida’s constitutionally required long-range financial outlook for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2028-29. Baker said the forecast reflects slower but still positive economic growth, continued above-average personal income growth, rising wages, and population growth that is increasingly driven by in-migration as Florida’s senior population expands. She highlighted weakening housing-related revenue, especially documentary stamp taxes, softer consumer sentiment, and the expectation that Florida will pass 25 million residents by 2030, with nearly a quarter of the population age 65 or older.
Baker said the outlook largely retained the March 2025 general revenue forecast, but the Legislature’s 2025 session actions significantly improved near-term funds available by redirecting or freeing up money, including contingency appropriations and reversions. She noted total state reserves are just under $15 billion, or about 30% of general revenue, and that the budget stabilization fund is at its constitutional maximum. The main spending pressures in the outlook were critical needs, led by a new emergency preparedness and response fund transfer and Medicaid growth driven mainly by medical inflation and behavioral analysis costs in managed care, not by caseload growth. Other high-priority needs were also identified, and Baker said the first year shows a projected surplus, but years two and three show shortfalls, meaning fiscal strategies will still be needed.
Members questioned Baker about the accuracy of the forecast, Medicaid managed care costs, the emergency preparedness fund, federal funding assumptions, and whether recent federal legislation was reflected in the numbers. Baker said the outlook is a good representation of the total picture, though the Legislature will likely adjust it as conditions change, and that more information on federal changes would come in later estimating conferences. Senator Trumbull asked about the governor’s veto of $750 million, and Baker said it simply returned to unallocated general revenue rather than being spent or added to the budget stabilization fund. The chair closed by warning members to expect a difficult budgeting process and noting that the committee would adjourn without further action.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The other one is trust fund transfers and redirects.
- So we've always shown, or in recent years, we've always shown the trust fund transfers.
- That nets out, so to the extent that you take money from general revenue and send it to another trust
- But we know that today the building codes are much But we know that today the building codes are much
- And so there has been a number of studies now that have looked at Florida's building code compared to
Summary:
The committee met to receive Amy Baker’s presentation on Florida’s long-range financial outlook for fiscal years 2026-27 through 2028-29. Baker said the forecast assumes continued but moderating economic growth, with Florida GDP slowing from recent highs, personal income remaining above average, wages continuing to rise faster than job growth, and population growth eventually slowing as the state approaches 2030 and the baby-boomer cohort fully ages into retirement. She also highlighted weakening housing and real-estate-related revenue, especially documentary stamp collections, along with low consumer sentiment as signs of caution in the outlook.
Baker explained that the state’s near-term general revenue picture improved largely because of legislative actions taken in the prior session, including contingency releases, reversions, and other budget adjustments, rather than from major new revenue growth. She said reserves remain strong at nearly $15 billion, or just under 30% of general revenue, with the budget stabilization fund at its constitutional maximum. The main spending pressures identified were critical needs and other high-priority needs, led by a new recurring transfer to the emergency preparedness and response fund and by Medicaid, where rising service costs and medical inflation—especially behavioral analysis costs in managed care—are driving higher expenditures despite lower caseloads and a slightly better federal match.
Members questioned the accuracy of the forecast, the Medicaid cost drivers, the treatment of the governor’s emergency fund, federal funding assumptions, and whether recent federal legislation was reflected in the numbers. Baker said the outlook assumes current federal funding paths continue, that the new federal tax/revenue law had not yet been fully incorporated because agencies were still reviewing it, and that the emergency fund line was calculated from recent appropriations without distinguishing specific uses. She also said the vetoed $750 million did not affect the budget stabilization fund because it reverted to unallocated general revenue. No bills were heard, no votes were taken, and the committee adjourned after the presentation and discussion.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- came and inspected and saw that the wall that I bought the home with was in violation of building code
- Tear it down in 30 days and build it back up to building code.
- by code enforcement, and also registering opposition for rural county representatives of California.
- Clare Sullivan, on behalf of the City of Thousand Oaks, echoing the concerns of code enforcement.
- The Government Code refers to site improvements as a potential or actual governmental constraint that
Summary:
The Assembly Local Government Committee heard a long agenda of local government, housing, transportation, and public safety bills. Early items included SB 762, which would give certain local governments a voter-approved path to seek additional local sales tax authority to address fiscal pressures; SB 1400, which would modernize Alameda Health System governance and give Alameda County more flexibility and oversight; and SB 1408, which would authorize Contra Costa County to place a renewal of its transportation sales tax on the ballot. Supporters for those bills included local officials, county representatives, labor groups, fire and police organizations, and transit advocates, while no organized opposition was presented on those measures in committee.
The committee also heard SB 1272, which would give homeowners more time to correct certain inherited code violations and allow an affidavit process for buyers who did not know about the violation at purchase. The bill drew support from the California Apartment Association and opposition from code enforcement and county groups, who argued it would reduce local enforcement discretion and create health and safety risks. After questions about disclosure and enforcement, the committee approved SB 1272 as amended and re-referred it to Appropriations. SB 1055, dealing with procurement flexibility for Pajaro flood control and levee repairs, also passed as amended and was sent to Appropriations.
Later, the committee approved SB 1379, which would separate the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner and create an independent medical examiner system. The author and supporters argued the change was needed for transparency and independence in in-custody death investigations, while opponents raised labor, cost, and governance concerns; some opposition was softened after the author agreed to employee-protection amendments. The committee also passed SB 1172, limiting consultant compensation and adding transparency rules for local tax-sharing agreements, and several housing bills from Senator Grayson: SB 1003 on pro-housing infrastructure financing districts, SB 1014 on early disclosure of infrastructure requirements for housing projects, and SB 1169 on extending tentative vesting map validity. The committee took votes on consent items and later add-ons, with most measures passing on bipartisan or unanimous votes and several being re-referred to Appropriations or Housing and Community Development as appropriate.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- came and inspected and saw that the wall that I bought the home with was in violation of building code
- Tear it down in 30 days and build it back up to building code.
- We're also opposed with the Code Enforcement Officer and in line with all of our comments provided by
- code enforcement, and also registering opposition for Rural County Representatives of California.
- Clare Sullivan, on behalf of the City of Thousand Oaks, echoing the concerns of code enforcement.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- code on remodels or the building code on substantial additions and new buildings.
- codes, whether within conservation code codes, whether within conservation code on<00:32:24.040>
- And we trust you.
- Minnesota State Building Code is based. Minnesota State Building Code is based.
- adopt model codes on a six-year code cycle.