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MN
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or Statewide voter registration system or Statewide voter registration system - c> can certified if a voting system can certified if a voting system can successfully<00:21:35.720
- Four electronic voting system vendors are currently certified in Minnesota, including Election Systems
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we're security of election systems we're security of election systems we're - focused more on the day-to-day systems focused more on the day-to-day systems that<00:36:56.079>
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 13, February 24, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I think it provides leeway for our judicial branch to be able to make the decision they need to make
- does is it creates ghost students that don't exist so that the schools no longer have to abuse the system
- It’s a big deal. gaming the system. We've forced them gaming the system.
- That takes in irrigation systems where fish are lost and erosion issues.
- Uh that takes in irrigation systems Uh that takes in irrigation systems where<01:49:18.000>
fish
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And as you remember during the system.
- This would be a proprietary system that would automate all the GIS system between the counties and what
- Representative Bear continued that the system is an antiquated system for antiquated keys and does not
- education system and living in Wyoming. education system and living in Wyoming.
- misdemeanors in that judicial district. misdemeanors in that judicial district.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025 (10-21-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Workers' comp in the state of Ohio was a monopolistic system set up by state government.
- The moment showed me how broken our housing system has become, where law enforcement had to choose between
- They're a reflection of a housing system that's failing too many Kentuckians.
- It protects legitimate concerns while preventing abuse of the judicial process.
- We also had to get a septic system installed and inspected before we were allowed to have a water meter
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:07
Roll Call 00:00:25
Discussion of Lexington’s Housing Affordability Partnership 00:02:26
Discussion of Northern Kentucky’s Housing Blueprint 00:30:12
Discussion of Religious Institution Land Use 00:57:33
Discussion of Free-Market Solutions to Kentucky’s Housing Crisis 01:04:18
Adjournment 01:26:37, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum and began informally, with members noting this was the final information-gathering meeting on housing before a November meeting to discuss findings and report back to the LRC. The main presentation focused on the Lexington Affordable Housing Partnership, a public-private effort supported by a $10 million state allocation. Presenters described Fayette County’s housing shortage, citing a gap of more than 22,000 units, rising home prices, and the challenge of assembling land and capital for affordable projects.
The partnership explained that five local banks created a $3 million capital investment fund to buy and hold land at no interest, with deed restrictions keeping the site at 80% or below area median income and allowing the banks to seek Community Reinvestment Act credit. The first project is a 12.5-acre former Transylvania University baseball field, planned for about 242 units, including detached homes, townhouses, garden-style apartments, and senior housing. Speakers said the project required extensive neighborhood engagement and zoning/development approvals, but that the planning phase is now largely complete and infrastructure work should begin soon.
Financing details included roughly $64 million in additional funding through tax credit equity, market-rate loans, city support, Kentucky Housing Corporation resources, and donations from nonprofit partners. Developers said the multifamily bond applications are due to Kentucky Housing Corporation the next day, and they expect the land purchase to be repaid into the revolving fund once the property is entitled and closed, allowing the original $3 million to be redeployed for future projects. They estimated rental units could be filled within about six months of completion, while for-sale units would come online over 12 to 36 months.
In discussion, members asked about regulatory barriers and project timelines. Presenters pointed to rising construction costs tied to new federal and state requirements, and one member highlighted the need to continue reviewing planning and zoning reforms to speed development plan approvals and reduce delays. The group also endorsed a possible statewide $20 million housing fund, a residential infrastructure fund, and efforts to avoid additional regulatory burdens on housing development.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 02/17/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
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- so this is the Electric Energy System so this is the Electric System<00:10:05.040>
in <00:10:05.240 - Affordable and cleanest system we can.
- We collect data on how big the systems are and their production.
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coordination System coordination System coordination to<01:26:25.119>ensure - <01:41:00.560>
and circumstances of the energy system and circumstances of the energy system
VT
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- involved in the criminal justice system involved in the criminal justice system who<00:55:03.960
- current system now. current system now.
- system and have been for decades. system and have been for decades.
- . system. system.
- . permanent system.
Summary:
The House first returned to Senate Bill 71, a consumer data privacy and online surveillance bill. Members debated a proposed amendment that would have removed language allowing companies to rely on consumer consent to sell certain sensitive data. Supporters argued consent pop-ups and terms-of-service notices are not meaningful consent and that sensitive data should be categorically protected, citing Maryland and other states. Opponents, including the committee presenter, said the bill was a carefully negotiated compromise needed to establish Vermont’s first data privacy framework and warned that adopting the amendment could jeopardize passage in the Senate or with the governor. The committee reported the amendment unfavorable on a 9-0 straw poll, the House rejected the amendment, and then approved the committee’s recommended proposal of amendment by roll call vote, 129-3.
During questioning on S. 71, members discussed the bill’s applicability thresholds, with the presenter explaining that the 35,000-consumer threshold was modeled on Connecticut, while lower 3,000 thresholds for sensitive data and data sales were based on business testimony and intended to capture smaller entities such as accountants, lawyers, nonprofits, and trade associations that share or sell lists. Members also asked about the bill’s many exemptions, which were described as covering entities already regulated by state or federal law, including health care entities under HIPAA and banking and insurance sectors. The presenter and supporters emphasized that the bill still requires clear privacy notices, limits data collection to what is reasonable and disclosed, and gives consumers rights to opt out, correct, and delete data. After the roll call vote, the House ordered third reading, suspended rules to place S. 71 in all remaining stages, passed it in concurrence with proposal of amendment, and suspended rules to message the action to the Senate forthwith.
The House then moved to Senate Bill 193, relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons. The committee presenter from South Burlington previewed that the bill would create a permanent forensic facility, with a separate amendment expected to address interim arrangements while the facility is being developed. The transcript ends as the House begins second reading of S. 193 and the committee reports are introduced, with further debate not shown.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Mar 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
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- public campaign financing system public campaign financing system increasing<00:56:34.280>
the - to an opt-out system.
- <01:21:22.360>
given public financing in our systems given public financing in our systems - pign election fund from an opt in system pign election fund from an opt in system to<01:22:11.120
- current partial public financing system current partial public financing system which<01:22:46.800
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs met on March 12, 2025, and heard testimony on several election-related and governance measures. On SB 176, relating to recounts, the Office of Elections supported clarifying that recount triggers should be based on the final Election Day report rather than the 6:00 a.m. next-day report, citing a 2022 recount example. The chair noted 3 testimonies in support, 42 in opposition, and 1 comment. On SB 1337, relating to the Stadium Authority, the authority supported changing quorum rules so only voting members count, explaining that the current interpretation makes it difficult to conduct business; written testimony from DBEDT was also received. On SB 289, relating to ethics administrative fines, the Ethics Commission supported uniform procedures to resolve uncontested enforcement matters more quickly while preserving due process; written support was also noted.
The committee then heard SB 311, a proposed constitutional amendment on freedom of speech and money in elections. Supporters, including Community Alliance on Prisons, Our Revolution Hawaii, Pride at Work Hawaii, Common Cause Hawaii, and others, argued that money in politics distorts democracy and that the amendment would help prevent wealthy interests from buying influence. Opponents, including the Hawaii Christian Coalition and individual testifiers, argued that changing the constitution was too serious, that the proposal should be handled by ordinary legislation instead, and that the measure could create legal conflict. Deputy Attorney General Candace Park said the bill would only matter if key federal cases such as Buckley and Citizens United were overturned, and the chair thanked her for the legal input.
The committee also heard SB 780, relating to election ballot disqualification, which would exclude candidates disqualified by constitutional or statutory provisions and create procedures for challenges. Opposition testimony said the bill would undermine voter choice, burden courts and election officials, and invite misuse; the Hawaii Christian Coalition echoed those concerns. Members raised questions about whether the measure would apply only to state and county offices, and the Attorney General’s office said it would follow up. Finally, on SB 1030, relating to election intimidation, supporters said firearms should not be brought near polling places or ballot drop boxes, while opponents argued the bill was unnecessary and could affect lawful possession; the committee received 12 testimonies, with 39 in support. The committee then began SB 1225, a proposed constitutional amendment changing the vote threshold for legislative amendments to a majority of votes tallied, excluding blanks, spoiled ballots, and overvotes; testimony in support was heard from the LGBTQ+ Commission and others, and the discussion was still underway when the excerpt ended.
MN
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- Section 12 on the next page has to do with changes to judicial offices, county candidates for county
- This requires the Secretary of State to maintain an election reporting system that will facilitate the
- It assigns responsibilities and timelines for entering candidates into the system.
- You delete the whole thing and you reinsert it because that's how an arch system works.
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is that is related to that system is that is related to that system is requiring
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-06 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
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- This repeals the FY 27 appropriation for a sprinkler system upgrade at the Northern State Correctional
- When it shuts down, the whole system shuts down. So, I apologize.
- the whole system shuts down. the whole system shuts down.
- <01:37:56.280>
We <01:37:56.680>always an actual peer support system. - We always an actual peer support system.
MN
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on Minnesota and Minnesota state systems on Minnesota and Minnesota state systems - We're very happy that students are being judicious in their choices through direct admissions.
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that technology systems that technology systems that um<01:07:56.599>our - <01:09:49.080>
so ability to move into that new system so ability to move into that new system
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
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- access-focused resources with appropriate responses for children involved in our Juvenile Justice System
- they enter this program which system they enter this program will<00:07:20.160>
consist <00:07 - Justice System prior to adjudication<00:13:10.800>
so <00:13:11.240>I'll <00:13:11.399> - our system capacity and starting<00:20:55.640>
to <00:20:55.840>look <00:20:56.120> - Our grants focus on changing systems and environments that will benefit us all.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (10/01/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
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- to process in a more automated systems to process in a more automated fashion.<00:27:22.480>
So <00:54:32.960>We <00:54:33.359>we when we built the original system. - We we when we built the original system.
- we would um complete the system we would um complete the system modifications.<01:45:53.760>
- need we need funding to make system need we need funding to make system changes.<01:46:49.040>
MN
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- There was also a weapon screening installed at the Judicial Center a few years ago.
- On the right-hand side, we do have some specialized system that's a CODIS room, um, that's offline.
- , mental health access, economic opportunities, or a lack of systems, our correction system is left to
- And just the investment in HVAC systems, improving HVAC systems at that facility, are staggering.
- >
at HVAC systems improving HVAC systems at HVAC systems improving HVAC systems at that<01:03:
Summary:
The committee first heard from the Minnesota Department of Administration on the governor’s capital budget requests. Commissioner Tamara Grundal described the state’s deferred maintenance backlog, saying Minnesota owns more than 4,800 buildings across 19 agencies, with an estimated replacement value of $11.2 billion and about $2.2 billion in deferred maintenance. She urged continued bonding support for asset preservation, CAPRA emergency repair funding, Capitol Complex security upgrades recommended by the ACAS advisory committee, and a budget-neutral account to help leverage federal funds for renewable energy storage and electric vehicle projects at state facilities.
Members asked follow-up questions about prior security spending and CAPRA use. The commissioner said some 2018 security funds were used for items such as bollards, projectile-resistant glass, key card readers, and security kiosks, but specific details would be provided offline. On CAPRA, staff said recent projects included public safety upgrades, correctional facility repairs, water main and sewer work, roof repairs, lift station repairs, and boiler and steam trap replacements. The commissioner said the account has recently been used heavily, with about $1.9 million remaining, and estimated a typical target range of roughly $3 million to $5 million based on past spending and expected emergencies. A staffer said they did not know whether bonds had been issued ahead of time to fund the reserve and would follow up.
The committee then heard from the Department of Public Safety on BCA capital projects. Commissioner Bob Jacobson and Superintendent Drew Evans said the governor’s proposal includes a new Southern BCA regional office and laboratory in Mankato, expansion of BCA regional office and lab space, and a new Minnesota State Patrol headquarters using trunk highway cash. Evans said the Mankato project is needed because of growth in DNA analysis, digital evidence, controlled substances, cyber tips, and sexual assault kit testing, and because the current St. Paul facility is over capacity. He said the new regional facility would improve turnaround times, reduce travel for scientists and law enforcement, support training, and improve evidence intake and crime scene response in southern Minnesota.
Senator Pappas questioned the increase in the Mankato project cost from about $48 million to $68.6 million. Evans said the increase was driven by rising construction costs and additional specialized laboratory and support-space needs identified during design work with the Department of Administration. No votes or formal actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota has a voluntary compliance system, and taxpayers want to do the right thing and deserve authoritative
- We very much value TIF as a financing tool, using it judiciously to support this work.
- increasing rate of remote work and short-term multi-state assignments while adapting Minnesota's tax system
- increasing rate of remote work and short-term multi-state assignments while adapting Minnesota's tax system
Keywords:
individual income tax, retirement contributions, tax corrections, annuity contracts, tax year attribution, tax credit, economic development, community investment, data disclosure, Minnesota regulations, tax increment financing, municipal authority, job creation, transferred increment, public hearing, nonresident employees, income tax exemption, Minnesota taxation, employment duties, tax withholding
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 1/23/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
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- The Office for Public Engagement serves all five campuses of the University system in supporting the
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in <00:04:56.600>supporting <00:04:57.199>the the University system - in supporting the the University system in supporting the policies<00:04:58.160>
practices <00 - Cops are constantly looking for new ways to suck even little kids into the criminal justice system.
- This is about a systemic, inflammatory attack against law enforcement that are trying to protect the
Summary:
The committee approved the January 21 minutes and then heard an overview from the University of Minnesota’s Office for Public Engagement on its community engagement awards program. Amber Cameron explained that the office supports partnerships across the university’s campuses and that nominations for the Outstanding Community Service Awards were evaluated by faculty and staff selection committees using criteria such as positive societal impact, innovation, extraordinary results, and overall application quality. She said the community partner award was based only on the nomination materials and described the award process, including that nominations could come from individuals, grassroots groups, or organizations and that the award carried a $5,000 prize.
The main discussion focused on the 2024 community partner award given to Communities United Against Police Brutality. Cameron said the nomination documented a long-standing relationship with the university through the Center for Community-Engaged Learning, including work in 130 course offerings over 24 years across 17 academic departments and participation by about 1,000 students. She cited examples from the nomination such as student research and policy work that contributed to Travis’s Law. Committee members questioned the organization’s age, its letterhead and public activism, the meaning of its relationship with the university, and whether the work was appropriate for an award. Cameron responded that the award did not require formal tax status and that her office facilitated the process rather than judging the organization’s broader views.
Members also asked for additional information on the vetting process, the courses involved, the award funding source, the ceremony, and related materials. Cameron said the awards were funded through OMN funding, that the program was being sunset and replaced with a new internal engaged-scholar awards structure, and that she would follow up on requests for documents, speaking notes, and other details. No votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes, and the committee moved on after the testimony and questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2026-03-11
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- So long-term, I believe the bigger solution is to fix our K-12 funding system so districts like ours
- , and done everything that they can, and that they've been asked to do within the legal system.
- , who appear in court, made the system, who appear in court, made all<01:13:55.440>
their <01:13 - I think it's important to legal system.
- I respectfully urge detention system.
Keywords:
municipal nondisclosure agreement, NDA, public records, transparency, local government, county, city, town, school district, housing and redevelopment authority, economic development authority, port authority, economic development, land development, public financing, tax increment financing, TIF, abatement, municipal bonds, debt obligations
NH
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- . >> Okay, we're gonna put a little weight on 519, which is the drone system.
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Senator 519, which is the drone system. - Senator 519, which is the drone system.
- Judicial economy. >> Good afternoon.
- artificial intelligence system. artificial intelligence system.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/05/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
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thank service system thank service system thank you<00:08:22.120>thank< - top of the benefits our court systems top of the benefits our court systems feel<00:31:30.919>
- circumstances without one the system circumstances without one the system becomes unbalanced<00:
- are a coordinated State Statewide system are a coordinated State Statewide system to<00:36:04.880
- or crisis so we started to use a system or crisis so we started to use a system called<00:58:56.520
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 042 Feb 25th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If we continue on this path, we do risk public confidence and trust in our systems.
- If we continue on this path, we do risk public confidence and trust in our systems.
- If we continue on this path, we do risk public confidence and trust in our systems.
- roof, changing the sprinkler systems roof, changing the sprinkler systems that<02:08:14.159>
- join PAR KO's public retirement system join PAR KO's public retirement system by<02:26:04.080>
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused.
The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended.
The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The initial comments that I've received is that this is asking for a new system.
- The initial comments that I've received is that this is asking for a new system.
- The initial comments that I've received is that this is asking for a new system.
- uh<01:31:25.800>
all <01:31:25.920>of system system does include uh all of system system - And so we chose to be judicious with our time and our motions.
Keywords:
education, literacy, science of reading, school performance, funding flexibility, innovation zones, equity and inclusion, HF52, New Germany, wastewater treatment, wastewater facility, sewer infrastructure, capital investment, bonding bill, state bonds, Public Facilities Authority, municipal infrastructure, water quality, sanitation, sewage treatment