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Transcript Highlights:
- The first one is $800,000, using facility repair and renovation reserves for the Corley Hall roof replacement
- This is a revised MOF bringing the new total up to $1.9 million, and they're using energy plant reserves
- They estimate the total cost for this project to be $75.5 million, using capital reserves.
Summary:
The committee first considered an $88,000 used tire program contract for District 4 with LTR Intermediate Holdings. Senators raised concerns that the tire district’s revised business plan had not yet been approved and that the contract could worsen cash flow before funding was confirmed. Questions were also raised about procurement language in the RFP that excluded bidders under corrective action plans. After discussion, a motion was made and approved to hold the contract until next month so the tire board could appear and answer questions.
Members then reviewed a large slate of methods of finance, alternative delivery projects, and discretionary grants. These included capital projects at ASU Mid-South, Arkansas Tech, Ozarka, UA Fayetteville, UA Little Rock, UAMS, and UCA; a new UCA multi-purpose arena project estimated at $75.5 million; and DHS and Department of Health grants for aging services, substance abuse prevention, mental health, nutrition, hearing-loss follow-up, HIV services, and rural hospital quality improvement. All of these items were reviewed without objection.
The committee also heard a ratification request from UAMS for a Family and Medical Leave Act outsourcing contract with FMLA Source. UAMS said an amendment had been prepared but never submitted for review, and payments continued after expiration; members expressed frustration and asked UAMS to review whether other contracts had similarly lapsed. The committee then reviewed numerous construction-related, intergovernmental, out-of-state, and in-state contracts, including airport economic impact study work, parking guidance technology at the University of Arkansas, veteran nursing services, and multiple DHS service contracts. Most items were reviewed without objection, and the meeting adjourned after reports of routine contract amendments and minor contracts were presented for information.
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Transcript Highlights:
- This is just to change the Guard and Reserve allocation for the leave. It's currently 120 hours.
- We're going to move Guard and Reserve allocation for the leave. It's currently 120 hours.
- So this is a good thing for our local Idaho Guard and Reserve folks. It's a good bill. Real simple.
Summary:
The House convened with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal. The Idaho State Historical Society then gave its annual presentation, highlighting artifacts tied to the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and Idaho statehood, along with remarks about the importance of civic history and public understanding. The House also received Senate messages transmitting Senate Concurrent Resolutions 115 and 116 and Senate Bills 1234 and 1239, and it reported several committee actions, including the enrollment of House Bill 559 to the governor and the printing and referral of House Bills 606 through 611.
On the floor, the House considered and passed House Bill 551, which addresses urban renewal districts and fire and ambulance district budget authority, and House Bill 526, which expands a small-seller exemption for certain food sales. House Bill 544, increasing Guard and Reserve leave from 120 to 160 hours, also passed. House Joint Memorial 11, urging Congress to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, passed after debate over federal funding commitments and fiscal concerns. House Joint Resolution 7, which would have sent a constitutional question to voters on repealing Idaho’s sectarian appropriations ban, failed to reach the required two-thirds threshold.
The House also advanced a large batch of new bills for first reading, including measures on solar energy, polling place liability insurance, mental health and developmental disability detention standards, disturbing the peace, architects, programmable money, fire insurer transparency, wildfire risk mitigation, county commissioner powers, concealed weapons, Idaho Digital Learning Academy funding, a daily moment of silence in schools, and aggregated student data on immigration status and nationality. Senate Bill 1225 was sent to third reading, and House Joint Memorial 12 was held one legislative day. The chamber then filed committee letters approving pending administrative rules, made a temporary change to the third reading calendar order, announced upcoming committee meetings, and adjourned until February 11, 2026.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Normally, this is a very simple bill to do, and we pass it without any reservation.
- and interest, and mitigates the financial hit for next year’s budget and requires less than 4% in reserve
- But if there is that uncertainty, let us be conservative and restore revenue or use reserves instead
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the previous day’s journal. Leadership announced that the day’s only substantive floor item would be House Bill 559, along with routine committee reports and first- and second-reading referrals for several measures, including Senate bills on retirement, insurance investments, short-term rentals, rural health transformation, foster care, Medicaid, and alcoholic beverages, plus House Concurrent Resolution 24 honoring fallen firefighters and House Bill 557 on human rights/local anti-discrimination ordinances.
House Bill 559, the annual tax conformity bill, was brought up under suspension of the rules and debated at length. Supporters said it was needed so Idahoans, businesses, accountants, and the Tax Commission could file returns using the updated federal tax provisions, and they highlighted individual benefits such as no tax on tips and overtime, car loan interest deductions, senior-related deductions, and an increased grocery tax credit. Opponents argued the bill would worsen an already strained budget, create administrative burdens, and force future cuts to schools, transportation, and other services; some urged full conformity or a later effective date instead of retroactive conformity to January 1, 2025.
After debate, the Senate passed House Bill 559 on a roll call vote of 28-7, with one paired vote noted, and approved the title for return to the House. A minority report on the bill was also ordered spread upon the journal. The Senate then moved through miscellaneous business, including introductions of visiting youth leaders from Bonneville County and family members in the gallery, and adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Normally, this is a very simple bill to do, and we pass it without any reservation.
- and interest, and mitigates the financial hit for next year’s budget and requires less than 4% in reserve
- But if there is that uncertainty, let us be conservative and restore revenue or use reserves instead
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the prior day’s journal. Committee reports were received and several measures were referred for printing or further committee action, including Senate Joint Resolution 103, Senate Bills 1258-1268, House Concurrent Resolution 24, and House Bill 557. The Commerce and Human Resources Committee recommended confirmation of gubernatorial appointments of John Weber to the State Insurance Fund Board and Robert Cuyo to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and the Local Government and Taxation Committee reported House Bill 559 out with a do-pass recommendation.
The main floor action was on House Bill 559, the annual tax conformity bill. Senators debated whether to conform retroactively to federal tax changes, with supporters arguing it would allow Idaho taxpayers and businesses to file returns, enable deductions for items such as overtime, tips, car loan interest, and senior benefits, and provide timely grocery tax credit refunds. Opponents raised concerns about the bill’s estimated fiscal impact, the state budget shortfall, administrative burden on the Tax Commission, and whether the state should conform only prospectively or fully conform now. Several senators also argued over the effect on working families, public services, and the differing treatment of individual versus corporate tax benefits.
After debate closed, the Senate passed House Bill 559 by a roll call vote of 28-7, with one paired vote recorded, and approved the title. A minority report on the bill was ordered spread upon the journal. In miscellaneous business, the Senate recognized visiting youth leaders from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber Emerging Leaders Program and welcomed two of Senator Cole’s brothers to the gallery. The Senate then adjourned until Monday, February 9, 2026.
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Transcript Highlights:
- You purchase it and it stays there, fully backed by U.S. dollars or federally backed reserves.
- corporate founders are United States citizens, controlling shareholders are United States citizens, reserves
- company must be registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and publish monthly reserve
Summary:
The House Business Committee met with a quorum and considered several RS drafts and one bill. Representative Dygert introduced RS 32990, which would allow an LLC to list a commercial registered agent’s street mailing address instead of a home address on the state website for home-based businesses; members discussed privacy and transparency, and the committee voted to introduce it. Representative Redmond introduced RS 33170 on short-term rentals, saying it would clarify property owners’ rights while preserving life-safety rules; after a question about neighborhood nuisance concerns, the committee voted to introduce it. Redmond also introduced RS 33182, which would require Idaho employers to use E-Verify to verify legal work status and impose penalties for noncompliance; members raised questions about carve-outs and current verification practices, and the committee voted to introduce it.
Representative Wheeler presented RS 33102, extending the “shot clock” for building inspections to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections to streamline permitting. Members questioned how the private-inspector backstop would work, whether municipalities might delay inspections, and how refunds or certification would be handled; the committee voted to introduce the RS. Representative Manwaring then presented RS 33063 on stablecoin, describing it as an opt-in state payments tool for faster, lower-fee transactions using approved, U.S.-controlled stablecoins; members raised concerns about digital currency, fiscal impacts, company ownership, and the role of the federal Genius Act, but the committee voted to introduce the RS.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 512, also presented by Manwaring, which would reinstate an Idaho-specific open-book jurisprudence exam for land surveyors. Manwaring and several surveyors testified that Idaho law differs from other states and that the exam would help prevent boundary disputes, reduce litigation, and ensure surveyors understand Idaho-specific requirements. After testimony in support from surveyors and industry representatives, the committee voted to send HB 512 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Session / Gov. Bob Ferguson State-of-the-State Address Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Dustin Claytush and Vice Chair Sheila Bray of the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
- Tanaskett, Roger Finley, Dana Seymour, and Joseph Finley of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
- General Counsel Chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Lindsey Watchman
Summary:
The joint session of the Washington Legislature convened to receive Governor Bob Ferguson’s State of the State address, with the House and Senate, Supreme Court justices, statewide elected officials, tribal leaders, consular representatives, and other guests formally introduced. The meeting also included the Pledge of Allegiance, a performance by the Wapato High School Choir, a prayer by Reverend Indiana Driver Gimmer, and a poem by State Poet Laureate Derek Sheffield.
In his address, Governor Ferguson said the state remains strong economically but faces major challenges from recent historic flooding, aging transportation infrastructure, ferry reliability problems, the housing shortage, and affordability concerns. He proposed major budget priorities including more than a billion dollars for bridge and road maintenance without raising taxes, another billion dollars for ferries, and a record housing investment. He also called for a millionaire’s tax to fund expanded Working Families Tax Credit benefits, tax relief for small businesses, and more support for K-12 education, along with utility assistance and early learning expansion funded in part by a large private gift.
The governor also criticized federal immigration enforcement practices and changes at the CDC, urged action on a bill to prohibit masked law enforcement and require identifying information, and backed shifting vaccine recommendations to the state health department. He highlighted several bipartisan proposals he said he would sign, including expanded early learning for military families, modular housing standards, reckless driving changes, crash review access to medical information, wildfire air resources for local fire departments, and fee refunds for missed agency deadlines. After the governor’s remarks, the joint session was dissolved by motion and the House adjourned until the next legislative day.
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Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 19th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm happy to answer any questions and would like to reserve my right to close.
- And with that, I reserve my right to close and I ask and urge all my fellow committee members to, to
- reserve all questions for the bill author.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- many years, loan losses were the primary reason for banks to have to accrue for those losses and and reserve
- Chairman, I'd like to reserve my right to close, but I'm willing to take any questions members may have
- I'm happy to answer any questions the committee might have and would respectfully reserve the right to
Keywords:
disabled veteran, partially disabled veteran, veterans property tax exemption, homestead exemption, ad valorem tax, property tax relief, surviving spouse, appraisal district, Tax Code, local government revenue, homestead portability, service-connected disability, veteran benefits, Texas property tax, residence homestead, disability rating, disaster response, financial assistance, helicopter, municipalities
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 17th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- many years, loan losses were the primary reason for banks to have to... accrue for those losses and reserve
- Chairman, I'd like to reserve my right to close, but I'm willing to take any questions members may have
- I'm happy to answer any questions committee might have and would respect reserve the right to close.
Keywords:
financial crime, card fraud, motor fuel theft, law enforcement, criminal activity, skimmers, prevention, training, credit card fraud, debit card fraud, prosecution, illegal possession, state law, HB 618, Texas insurance code, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility treatment, infertility coverage, government employee health benefits
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Transcript Highlights:
- So if you have comments for that specific amendment, I would ask you to reserve those for the committee
- So if you have comments for that specific amendment, I would ask you to reserve those for the committee
Summary:
The committee convened with a quorum, recognized visiting student groups from Jonesboro High School and Hendrix College, and then moved through its agenda. Item B1 was passed over. Under item C1, Senator Rice offered an amendment to Senate Bill 30 concerning the governor’s office that would eliminate funding for a senior advisor position tied to former Corrections Secretary Joe Profiri, arguing the state had spent too much on the position and citing concerns about his performance and lack of responsiveness. Representative Wooten supported the amendment, criticizing Profiri’s failure to appear before the committee. The chair referred the amendment to the personnel committee for further review and cut off further discussion in this meeting.
The committee then referred item C2, an amendment by Senator Johnson to the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, to special language. Item C3, House Bill 1080 by Representative Laddeman relating to the Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, was also referred to special language. Under other business, Senator Dismang presented a revised special language amendment for the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment (ADEQ) waste tire program to correct a timing issue in the governor’s letter. The committee voted to suspend the rules so the revised language could be considered, then referred it to special language for the next day’s agenda. The meeting adjourned with notice to reconvene the following morning at 9:00.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, students enrolled in a Reserve Officer's Training Corps (ROTC) program, or who are members
- of a senior military college's Corps of Cadets, are not considered a reserve officer.
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Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 10th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, we're going to reserve your right to close.
- At this time, I'd be happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close. Thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF1959 5/16/25
Transcript Highlights:
- This basically is to, on page 13 of the bill, put in National Guard and reserve combat veterans.
- Basically, this is to allow National Guard and reserve to be buried in our state cemeteries.
- Honorably discharged members of the National Guard and reserve. further discussion?
- Chair, that Guard and Reserve who were not deployed or served on active duty but retired due to time
- They have to be—and you want to move this one to honorably discharged National Guard reserve? Okay.
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Transcript Highlights:
- We'll reserve the right to close. OK.
- I reserve the right to close, I know there are some witnesses. Uh, thank you, Ms. Howard.
- I reserve the right to.
- I'm happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close.
- Uh, with that, I reserve the right to close.
Bills:
HB47
Keywords:
HB 47, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem taxes, property tax, voter-approval tax rate, tax rate election, taxing unit, injunction, taxpayer rights, property owner, local government finance, tax refund, attorney's fees, court costs, voter-approved tax increase, tax reform, municipal taxes, county taxes, school district taxes, bond election
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Transcript Highlights:
- support, according to recent quarterly survey findings fielded by Hospitality Minnesota, the Federal Reserve
- support, according to recent quarterly survey findings fielded by Hospitality Minnesota, the Federal Reserve
- support, according to recent quarterly survey findings fielded by Hospitality Minnesota, the Federal Reserve
- support, according to recent quarterly survey findings fielded by Hospitality Minnesota, the Federal Reserve
- support, according to recent quarterly survey findings fielded by Hospitality Minnesota, the Federal Reserve
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- What can we use the reserves? Like, walk me through the fiscal piece of this. Mr.
- What can we use the reserves? Like, walk me through the fiscal piece of this. Mr.
- </c> state does have healthy reserves. state does have healthy reserves.
- ,</c> we talk about the budget reserves, we talk about the budget reserves, uh<01:29:13.080><c> nobody
- Not even our reserves, because we cannot continue on that trajectory.
Keywords:
home care, licensing, fines, advisory council, grant program, client safety, healthcare regulation, HF3375, Minnesota disability waiver, waiver rate system, human services, individualized home supports, individualized home supports with training, individualized home supports with family training, positive support services, employment support services, employment development services, employment exploration services, billing limits, service authorization year
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any no votes or reservations? No vote for Senator Wah. The measure is adopted.
- reservations? reservations? >> No. >> No. >> No.
- Are there any no votes or reservations? reservations? reservations? >> No. >> No.
- Are there any votes or reservations?
- Are there any votes or reservations? reservations? reservations?
Bills:
SB2041
Keywords:
land court, real property, legal documents, bureau of conveyances, judicial confirmation, property registration, working group, Hawaii Revised Statutes, reform, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees.
The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments.
Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Tue Mar 11, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- With reservations? Chair, your recommendation is adopted. Thank you very much.
- With reservations. Chair, your recommendation is adopted. Thank you very much.
- <c> recommendation</c> reservations.
- With reservations? Chair, your recommendation is adopted.
- /c> reservations chair recommendation is reservations chair recommendation is adopted.<01:47:46.400><
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on SB 281 SD1, which would define and prohibit torture as a Class A felony. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office, HPD investigators, and other supporters said the bill is needed because existing laws do not adequately capture torture, especially cases involving children and vulnerable persons. Several testifiers emphasized that starvation is a common method of torture that often leaves little visible evidence, and they urged the committee to restore the original starvation language removed from the measure. The Office of the Public Defender said it did not oppose the bill’s purpose but raised concerns that the language was too broad and could create trial issues, particularly around minors and vulnerable people, and suggested narrowing amendments. The chair indicated the testimony had made a strong impression and said the committee would try to move the bill forward.
The committee then heard SB 292 SD1, relating to sexual exploitation and safe harbor protections for survivors seeking medical or law enforcement help. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the measure, noting that a prior version raised equal protection concerns that were no longer present, and said survivors should be able to seek help without fear of prosecution. Written support was also noted from several advocacy and state groups. Testimony in support focused on retaliation fears, trafficking, and the need for manpower and resources to address exploitation and related crimes.
Finally, the committee took up SB 295 SD1, which would increase penalties for violating temporary restraining orders and orders for protection and treat a violation of one as a second offense for the other. The Public Defender’s Office objected to the mandatory jail component, arguing judges should retain discretion and that there was no clear evidence mandatory jail deters violations. The transcript cuts off before any final committee action or vote on SB 295 was recorded.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, April 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- reserves. >> Gentlewoman from Arizona is recognized. >> Thank you, Mr.
- The gentleman from<00:39:59.839><c> Arkansas</c><00:40:00.800><c> reserves</c> from Arkansas reserves
- The gentleman from Arizona reserves the balance of my time. Thank you.
- I’m prepared to close, and I reserve the balance of my time. >> Gentleman from Arkansas reserves. >>
- </c><03:15:03.120><c> currency</c> Are we stopping the reserve currency Are we stopping the reserve currency
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