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NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Sep 12th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We released those in January again this year for public comment.
- You know, if we had gone to trial and lost and gotten a 1938 condition, the reduction of groundwater
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Jul 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- To me, the conditions there are unacceptable.
- That program was then released in an RFP process that was competitively bid.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- You're starting, you would have to layer in so many different conditions and exemptions and whatnot that
- You're going to do something that just looks like it makes for a nice press release.
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 13, which would restructure the CPUC to increase legislative oversight, add legislative liaisons, require more detailed and timely reporting on rate-setting decisions, and add a public advocate member. The author and supporters argued the bill would improve transparency, accountability, and geographic diversity in CPUC decision-making amid rising utility rates. Witnesses from TURN, San Joaquin County, SDG&E, and former CPUC Commissioner Loretta Lynch offered support or support-in-principle, while no opposition testimony was presented. Members generally praised the bill’s transparency goals, and AB 13 passed 10-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for absent members.
The committee then adopted the 2025-2026 committee rules and approved three consent items: AB 61, AB 365, and AB 406. The next bill, AB 99, would cap investor-owned utility rate increases above inflation except for specified costs such as safety, modernization, and fuel/commodity costs. The author and supporters, including a representative of the California Senior Legislature, said the bill was needed to protect ratepayers, especially seniors and low-income customers, from repeated rate hikes. Opposition came from utility labor, utilities, the Chamber of Commerce, and others, who argued the bill was too simplistic, could suppress labor costs, and did not account for major cost drivers such as wildfire mitigation, mandates, and net metering. Several members supported moving the bill forward as a starting point on affordability, while others criticized it as overly blunt. AB 99 passed 11-0 to Appropriations, with the roll left open.
The hearing then shifted to an informational panel on strategies to reduce California transmission costs. A Public Advocates Office staffer described a growing backlog of approved-but-unbuilt transmission projects, rising transmission access charges, and long project timelines driven largely by utility pre-application and construction periods. Panelists from Net Zero California and consulting firms presented research suggesting that public financing or public-private partnership lease models could reduce transmission costs by lowering financing, tax, and capital costs, with estimated savings of up to 57% and as much as $123 billion over 40 years. PG&E’s representative said the utility is already pursuing federal loan guarantees, grants, and a public-private partnership with Citizens Energy, but warned that state ownership could create tax, wildfire-liability, and governance risks. Members asked about the CPUC’s role, the causes of delays, and whether public financing could complement existing competitive solicitation processes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- just before the February meeting, a clinical notes version of their illegal activities in a press release
- A copy of the Legislative Commission press release has been sent to each office, and on page two, you'll
- This press release, which is actually a confession of wrongdoing, came out after repeated discussions
- But when they brought out that press release that said...
Keywords:
business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 04/21/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- sponsored by Senator Parker: An act to amend the Public Service Law in relation to prohibiting the release
- sponsored by Senator Parker: An act on the Public Service Law and General Business Law in relation to releasing
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications met with Senator Kevin Parker presiding and several colleagues present. The committee considered four bills: S.1551, which would prohibit the release of consumption data; S.2258, which would require emergency notices to customers in certain languages; S.2416, which would release victims of domestic violence from certain contracts; and S.9835, which would require gas and electric corporations to give 30 days’ notice before service rate or charge increases. The sponsor and committee briefly introduced each measure, and no substantive debate or testimony was recorded in the transcript.
Each bill was moved and seconded. S.1551 and S.2258 each had one recorded no vote, but both still had enough support to advance. S.2416 and S.9835 were also approved without recorded opposition. All four bills were reported to third reading, and the committee then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on the Census Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Senate Committee on the Census
Transcript Highlights:
- We put up the Census Bureau’s estimates for all Massachusetts geographies as they’re released, usually
- within the same day that they’re released.
- Then the census count numbers will be released, I think, in January of 2031 or December of 2030—it's
- The apportionment numbers will be released, and then, of course, localities will start to get more and
- So the Census 2020 data was released, and then we were able to...
Summary:
The Senate Committee on the Census held a hearing on September 22, 2025 focused on preparations for the 2030 census, with an emphasis on Massachusetts’ role in building a complete address list and improving local participation in census-related address review programs. Chair Brownsberger and witnesses from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office, the UMass Donahue Institute, Watertown, and MassGIS described the importance of accurate address data for congressional apportionment, federal funding, and state and local planning. They also discussed the first major upcoming step, the Block Boundary Suggestion Project, and the later Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) process, both of which rely on municipalities reviewing and correcting census geography and address files.
John Rosenberry of the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office said outreach to cities and towns is beginning now, with a likely December start for the block boundary process based on the 2020 cycle. He stressed that local officials, clerks, building inspectors, housing authorities, and GIS staff should be engaged early, especially to capture new development and conversions created under the state’s housing policies. Susan Strait of UMass Donahue explained that LUCA allows local governments to compare their address lists with the Census Bureau’s master address file, and that Massachusetts had very high participation in 2020; she cited examples where local review added hidden or newly built housing units and noted that Boston later corrected a group-quarters undercount of about 6,000 students through a post-census review program. In response to questions, she clarified that those corrections affected annual estimates and funding formulas, but not the 2020 apportionment count.
Watertown City Manager George Proakis described how local address review is complicated by accessory dwelling units, single-family to two-family conversions, and large multifamily projects, and urged continued state support for local governments doing this work. Dan Marrier of MassGIS then outlined the Massachusetts Master Address Database, explaining that it combines multiple sources, including E911, assessor, voter, and municipal data, to create a standardized residential address repository used for census preparation and other state functions. He said the database has helped improve census accuracy, including by updating more than one million Census Bureau address-point locations before 2020, and noted that local municipalities remain the final authority on addresses even as MassGIS standardizes and reconciles variants across the Commonwealth.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Aug 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Black Hawk helicopter ride and a medical evaluation, I got the word that Harper was ready to be released
- I know your area fairly well; it's right below Buchanan Dam, and LCRA releases water there occasionally
- But can you kind of illustrate how much communication you have with... ...LCRA and when they release
- going to have coming into Buchanan, and therefore the amount of water that they're going to have to release
- Release? Yes, sir. Summer release, yeah. Yeah.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I cannot guarantee that we can bring people back without putting them in an overcrowded condition that
- will cause inhumane conditions and then we’re sued by the Department of Justice.
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that <01:48:40.960>will them in a overcard a condition that will them - in a overcard a condition that will cause<01:48:41.599>
inhumane <01:48:42.280>conditions< - and then we're cause inhumane conditions and then we're sued<01:48:43.239>
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills. HB 655 would limit collection of unpaid motor vehicle taxes, fees, and penalties to the most recent five consecutive years of delinquency. The Department of Transportation opposed the bill, saying it could significantly affect state and county revenues and that the fiscal impact was hard to estimate. The Tax Foundation noted the bill would shorten the existing collection period, while an individual testifier supported it as a narrow measure that would help owners of old or inherited vehicles. In questioning, the department said it could not quantify the cost but suggested it would prefer case-by-case flexibility rather than a fixed five-year limit.
HB 697 would authorize Department of Transportation and Department of Law Enforcement personnel to inspect and certify evidence from automated speed enforcement systems and would appropriate funds for the program. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, citing the workload created by the red-light camera pilot and the need to assist police and prosecutors. The Department of the Attorney General supported the concept but recommended technical amendments so the verification language would apply consistently across the chapter and allow the appropriate reviewing entity to act. The committee also heard support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and opposition from three individuals.
HB 711 would require defendants convicted of causing the death of a parent or legal guardian of a minor child while driving under the influence to provide financial support to the surviving child. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing that criminal restitution must be tied to verified losses and that this type of long-term support is better handled in civil court, where trusts, conservatorships, and insurance claims can be addressed. The Department of Transportation supported the bill as a deterrent to impaired driving, and police, prosecutors, and an injury prevention group also submitted support. Members questioned whether the measure was better suited to civil litigation, and the public defender agreed that the civil system was the proper venue.
HB 108 would allow direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees and require county liquor commissions to adopt rules. The Attorney General raised constitutional concerns, saying the bill’s different treatment of out-of-state manufacturers could violate the dormant Commerce Clause and recommended revisions. Brewers and distillers testified in support, saying the bill would put beer and spirits on a similar footing with wine direct shipment, help small producers reach consumers, and support the local economy without increasing underage access. They also said the bill should be amended to address grandfathering language. No final votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- It should be released in the next few weeks.
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
- The report from this working group was released in September 2024. It is very comprehensive.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Ron Kresha departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Within 60 minutes, the press release was out. Suddenly, I was getting a lot of attention.
- the press release was out. Suddenly, I the press release was out.
Summary:
Representative Kresha delivered his final House floor speech as he finished his seventh term and retired from the legislature. The remarks were largely reflective and humorous, with thanks to House leadership, nonpartisan staff, education committee colleagues, constituents, and his family. He spoke about how he entered office during redistricting, described the legislature as challenging but rewarding, and emphasized humility, public service, and the importance of listening to others’ stories.
He also offered personal anecdotes about colleagues and staff, including Representatives Swedzinski, Schumacher, Joe Hoppe, Sarah Anderson, Davids, Jen Loon, Roger Erickson, and others, and praised the professionalism of nonpartisan staff and education committee personnel. He thanked Speaker Damuth, Chair Youakim, and his education members for both disagreements and collaboration, saying there was still important work to do.
No legislation was debated or voted on in this segment. The only action was the conclusion of his farewell speech, followed by applause.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- in the classroom, so that there's an expert co-teacher that works with the resident in a gradual release
- reported those students, again, by statute, it is required that the Public Education Department (PED) release
- reported those students, again, by statute, it is required that the Public Education Department (PED) release
Keywords:
ecological monitoring, sustainability, tribal engagement, education, research funding, graduate scholarship, higher education funding, New Mexico, appropriation, financial aid, out-of-school programming, education funding, youth programs, affordability, nonprofit organizations, defibrillators, public schools, health and safety, emergency response, school elections
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- somebody has a valid judgment against them and their bank account is frozen, I can get that account released
- Nothing in the law requires a turnover receiver to make a deal, to release funds, to say, okay, we’ll
- then on top of that, if you do get in in 15 days, it’s at least another 15 days to get your money released
Keywords:
HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative, Texas marriage law, child enrollment, parent rights, managing conservator, education
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- we're not doing as it relates to these school systems who do have responsibility for, you know, this release
- It was mentioned in the... release time.
- What happens when we have other faith traditions wanting to be released?
Keywords:
SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Feb 24th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- What I'd like to say is last week, the engineers released a report card.
- The American Society of Civil Engineers released a report card on our infrastructure and our drinking
- We wouldn't be releasing water from other lakes to fill that back up.
Keywords:
hunting license, fishing license, donation, operation game thief fund, wildlife conservation, livestock, electronic registry, marks and brands, Texas Animal Health Commission, animal identification, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement, enforcement suspension, utility consolidation, regionalization, water supply, sewer
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Water and Agriculture and Rural Affairs convened under the leadership of Chairman Kelly Hancock, who opened the meeting with a prayer in remembrance of Chairman Perry, who was absent due to a personal loss. The session focused on the discussions surrounding SB384, which aims to support the longstanding initiative known as Operation Game Thief. Senator Flores presented the bill, emphasizing its essential role in the fight against poaching through public support. The operation has a successful track record of convictions but is currently dependent on donations and merchandise sales for funding. The committee aimed to vote on multiple bills during this session, contingent on achieving a quorum. Notably, discussions also revolved around fiscal notes on two bills that were set aside for later consideration, indicating the committee's intention to carefully manage their legislative decisions. The meeting showcased a productive atmosphere, with committee members actively engaged in the review and potential advancement of key legislative measures.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- We're describing those, specifying terms and conditions, providing grants, providing loans.
- the bill as part of a special condition the bill as part of a special condition would<00:42:50.560
- So that is a portion of that special condition on that particular project.
- >
on <00:43:32.400>that that special condition on that that special condition on that particular - have no idea what condition they're in. have no idea what condition they're in.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- losses resulting from drought conditions losses resulting from drought conditions and<00:11:56.880
- That's the amount of power that can be counted on regardless of conditions.
- <03:22:53.520>
for churn out in the best conditions for churn out in the best conditions for - <03:23:22.720>
grid counted on regardless of conditions grid counted on regardless of conditions - <03:23:32.319>
and it works in different conditions and it works in different conditions and
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 121 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair hearing none, she has been informed that House No. 407 has been released by the Committee on Bills
- The Chair has been informed that House 4602 has been released by the Committee on Bills on third reading
Summary:
The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several bills recommended by the Committee on Steering, Policy and Scheduling. Those included Senate No. 1919, providing for the retirement of Greg Heath, a former Westfield firefighter; House No. 4648, concerning the purchase or lease of property known as Fenn Farm in Stockbridge; and House No. 4805, amending the Plainville town charter. The House suspended Rule 7A to move the bills forward, ordered them to a third reading, and later proceeded on the orders of the day.
The House then passed House No. 4565, establishing a sick leave bank for Marie Lettrian of the Department of Transitional Assistance, to be enacted. It also passed two bills to be engrossed: House No. 407, changing the composition of the Licensing Board for the City of Salem, and House No. 4602, relating to the Monson Select Board. No debate or opposition was recorded on these measures, and the votes were taken by voice vote.
At the end of the session, the House adopted a special adjournment in memory of Michael F. Flaherty, a former Boston House member who served from 1967 to 1990. The House also adopted an order to meet again Wednesday at 11:00 a.m., and then adjourned to that time in informal session.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- No other state is releasing this information.
- Monroe, no other SEC school is releasing this information. Grambling, U.L.
- Monroe, no other SEC school is releasing this information. It's proprietary information. Okay.
- No other SEC school is releasing this information. So that it's identical to what you have here?
- DCFS has since released data showing no widespread child safety problem in non-public pre-K programs.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides that public school boards may adopt a policy to authorize released time for K-12 public school
- SB 112 provides that public schools may adopt a policy to authorize release time for K-12 students.
- Public schools may adopt a policy to authorize release time for K through 12 students, subject to parental
- voluntary program that authorizes but does not require local school boards to adopt policies allowing release
- Our organization is one of the larger release-time religious organizations in the country right now.
Summary:
The House Education Committee met on May 12, 2026, and first approved SB 518, which gives LSU limited authority to buy and sell certain real estate within one mile of campus as a two-year pilot program. Supporters said the bill would let LSU respond more quickly to deteriorating properties near campus and improve the student experience, while keeping protections such as appraisals and fair-market-value requirements. Members asked about whether the authority would affect residential property or be expanded to other universities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then advanced SCR 33, creating a one-year Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force to study and better align apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, and related programs across state agencies and employers. Testimony emphasized the need to reduce duplication and improve coordination so students and employers can more easily connect. HR 168 also passed, directing the Board of Regents to study collegiate athletic program funding after concerns raised by athletic directors about deficits and accounting practices.
Members next approved SB 488, establishing a school safety drone response pilot program to supplement school crisis plans. The bill drew detailed testimony from a vendor describing drone deployment, response times, and coordination with law enforcement; an amendment was adopted to require coordination with the Department of Education, State Police, and the Sheriffs’ Association. The committee also favorably reported HCR 97, asking BESE and Wildlife and Fisheries to study adding age-appropriate hunting, conservation, and shooting sports education in grades 5-12, with members clarifying that no live firearms would be used on campus.
Finally, the committee approved SB 112, allowing local school boards to adopt parental-consent release-time policies for religious instruction, with amendments adding instructor qualifications, reporting requirements, electronic delivery flexibility, and constitutional safeguards. It also reported SB 504, expanding individual graduation plans to include vocational options and apply to charter schools, with an amendment for standalone elementary charters. The committee then passed SB 346 and SB 347, both dealing with deepfakes—one prohibiting their use against K-12 students and the other adding unlawful deepfakes to campus power-based violence rules—and SB 353, authorizing postsecondary systems to digitize student IDs for use in LA Wallet. Several members raised concerns about naming LA Wallet specifically, but the bill was still reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment.