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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The second is stripping them of their collective bargaining rights.
- Representative Hill, to your second question, thank you, Chair Kisha, and the second element here that
- representative Hill to your second representative Hill to your second question<00:26:38.720>
- violation um and you have that second violation um and you have that second line<00:37:42.480>
- The oral amendment is adopted.
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture - 02/25/2026
Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- Good morning, everyone, and welcome to our second standing committee meeting for Agriculture in the State
- Second. We're going to move first. We've got a second. All those in favor? Aye. Any opposed?
- From Senator Borrello, seconded by Senator Fahy. All those in favor? Aye.
- That concludes our second meeting for agriculture. Thank you.
- That concludes our second meeting for agriculture. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Agriculture Committee met and first took up five bills. It reported S.593 (land used in agricultural production), S.879A (the Garden Protection Act), S.3277 (transfer-on-death beneficiaries for farming implements), and S.4754 (creating an Office of Urban Agriculture). S.1529A, the Carbon Farming Act, was moved to the Finance Committee. The committee briefly discussed S.4754, with Senator Borrello asking about its status and members noting strong support for urban agriculture and food-system resilience; the bill was then reported to Finance by voice vote.
The committee then heard from Julie Suarez, Associate Dean for Land Grant Affairs at Cornell CALS, who described Cornell’s role in research, extension, and public service across New York agriculture. She highlighted Cornell’s economic impact, growth in FFA participation including new urban chapters, dairy investment, and the potential of the maple industry, while emphasizing the need for continued agricultural science funding to address climate change, invasive species, and market challenges. She also pointed members to Cornell programs supporting food entrepreneurs, soil health, small farms, veterans entering agriculture, and community integrated pest management.
Members asked questions about tick increases, with Suarez attributing them to deer, rodents, climate change, and invasive species, and said Cornell’s community IPM program offers landscaping and prevention guidance. She also explained Cornell’s land-grant and contract-college structure, including its statutory mission and state support. The meeting ended after members expressed interest in further outreach and informational sessions, and the committee adjourned.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Banking & Insurance (2-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- If I can have a motion to adopt the committee substitute and a second.
- The motion to adopt the committee substitute and a second.
- Chairman, we have a motion on the bill and a second.
- Have a motion and a second. I’ll ask the secretary to call the roll.
- <00:04:03.079>
I passes after substitute as amended I passes after substitute as amended I
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and took up Senate Bill 145, first adopting a committee substitute. Senator Givens explained that the bill addresses retail installment contracts under KRS Chapter 190 by adjusting the timing for collection/enforcement on past-due vehicle installment payments, with the substitute also aligning KRS Chapter 371 for non-vehicle retail installment contracts such as furniture and appliances. The substitute raises a fee from $10 to $15, a change described as updating an amount that had not been revised since 1996 and bringing the two chapters into alignment.
Members discussed the bill in general terms, noting its relevance to weekly installment arrangements, buy-here-pay-here car lots, and consumer purchases of household goods. One member said the proposal made them somewhat nervous because of possible effects on consumers with low-value items, but stated there were no known concerns and that they trusted the sponsor’s judgment. No opposition was voiced during the roll call.
The committee voted unanimously in favor of Senate Bill 145 as amended by the committee substitute, and the bill passed. After the vote, members thanked Senator Givens, and there was brief discussion that the bill had not yet reached the point of being ready for consent.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- amendments. Chair and vice chair vote I. amendments. Chair and vice chair vote I.
- <01:52:49.119>
Are amendments. All members are present. Are amendments. - this forward with one slight amendment. this forward with one slight amendment.
- way to do it. with those uh amendments. way to do it. with those uh amendments.
- <02:04:44.800>
Are amendments. All members are present. Are amendments.
Summary:
The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard House Bill 2095, which would provide supplemental appropriations for the Judiciary for the 2025-2027 biennium. Judiciary Administrative Director Brandon Kimura testified in strong support and outlined a request for about $6.4 million in supplemental operating funds, plus four permanent full-time position conversions. He grouped the request into security, services to court users, and staffing needs, including $3.25 million for supplemental armed private security at judiciary facilities statewide, nearly $200,000 for cybersecurity staffing and support, restoration of funding for substance use treatment purchase-of-service contracts, restoration of funding for the Office of Public Guardian on Kauaʻi, salary commission funding, a Kona court operations position, and two Court-Appointed Special Advocates positions converted from temporary to permanent. He also described five capital improvement requests totaling $55.4 million, led by $30 million for construction of a new South Kohala courthouse, $1.2 million each for air conditioning upgrades in Hilo and Kauaʻi, $15 million for elevator upgrades at Kahumanu Hale, and $8 million in lump-sum bond funds for emerging projects.
Several organizations testified in support, including Parents and Children Together and the True Cost Coalition. Supporters emphasized the importance of the purchase-of-service funding for domestic violence and substance use treatment services and said the restoration would return funding to pre-COVID levels and help providers maintain capacity. Kimura explained that the Judiciary often shifts funds among contracts during the year to avoid service interruptions, but that the reduced funding has caused delays and operational problems for providers and probationers.
Members asked detailed questions about the capital projects and operating requests. Representative Shimizu asked for more information on the lump-sum bond funds and the elevator project, and Kimura explained that the Kahumanu Hale request covers four remaining elevator shafts after earlier funding addressed the first five elevators. Representative Cochran asked about the absence of Maui County projects, and Kimura said the Judiciary is still planning for its older Maui facilities with DAGS. Chair Tarnas questioned the need for armed private guards and discussed whether court security should be prioritized within the Department of Law Enforcement; Kimura said the Judiciary needs additional personnel now and has not asked DLE to deprioritize other missions, though the chair suggested further coordination between the agencies. No vote or final action on the bill was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you could also accept the amendments, Assembly Member. Yes, we accept all amendments.
- Second, it promotes equity.
- Then after that, I will ask the second question. Sure.
- Okay, so I look forward to seeing those amendments.
- Okay, so I look forward to seeing those amendments.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2026-04-16
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The A16 amendment is adopted. I will now move the A11 amended amendment as amended.
- The A11 amendment is adopted as amended. Next, I will move the A18 amendment.
- So, that will go amendment as amended.
- ><00:18:08.520>
as <00:18:08.880>amended the A11 amendment as amended the A11 amendment - And the second thing we did is amended Representative Schultz's House File 4019 regarding the Farm and
Keywords:
air pollution, lead emissions, continuous emissions monitoring system, CEMS, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, MPCA, environmental monitoring, emission compliance, air quality, public health, industrial pollution, permitted facility, residential exposure, toxic metals, emission limits, pollution control, stack monitoring, real-time emissions monitoring, natural resources, environment
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-PSM-EDT, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-10-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
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and <01:37:14.280>we'll - and also there are some tech amendments and also there are some tech amendments any<01:38:40.679
- Senate Bill 1547 passing with amendments Senate Bill 1547 passing with amendments chair<01:38:47.480
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Summary:
The hearing began on SP 547, which would create incentives for graywater recycling systems and atmospheric water generators through an income tax credit, a Department of Health rebate program, and building code standards. The Department of Health and Department of Taxation offered written comments; Taxation said it had seven proposed amendments to improve administration. Testimony was largely supportive, with advocates and local users describing water-supply benefits, emergency use during the Maui fires, and potential help for drought conditions and Red Hill concerns. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii suggested only the rebate program should move forward for clearer cost transparency, and the Department of Health said it needed more time to study the bill. Members questioned the fiscal impact and whether combining a tax credit and rebate was typical, but staff did not have cost estimates. Decision-making on SP 547 was deferred to February 12, 2025.
The committee then took up SP 242 on foreign ownership of agricultural lands. The chair recommended passage with amendments, including deleting a reference to the Attorney General in one section and changing the effective date to July 1, 2050. Supporters argued the bill was a first step to limit foreign ownership of farmland, citing other states with similar restrictions, while several members said they supported the intent but had reservations about possible unintended harm to farmers and agriculture investment. After discussion, the measure passed with amendments on a 5-0 vote, with some members voting with reservations.
The committee also discussed SP 1633, which would create a green building tax credit for structures using at least 30% Hawaii-grown hemp material. The chair said the bill was close but needed more work, and decision-making was deferred to February 12, 2025. Later, the committee heard several environmental measures: SB 683, which would ban intentionally added PFAS in certain products starting in 2028; SB 1109, which would replace the “finding of no significant impact” with a “finding of completion of environmental disclosure process”; SB 391, which would expand recycling requirements to certain lithium-ion batteries; and SB 12, which would classify neonic pesticides as restricted-use pesticides and limit certain seed treatments. Testimony on these bills included support from environmental and advocacy groups, comments from state agencies, and requests for amendments or further study, but no final votes were taken on those measures in the portion of the transcript provided.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.28, to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices, S.97, to require SelectUSA to coordinate with State-level economic development organizations to increase foreign d Mar 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a second? Second. Do this by voice? Or do you want a roll call?
- by Sullivan substitute as modified s-428 the safe orbit act as amended by Cantwell one as modified s
- I guess there was a second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Those opposed?
- Is there a second? Clerk will call the roll. Mr. Thune. I have a proxy. Mr. Wicker. Mrs. Fisher.
- This amendment is the text of my bill the Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act s 259.
Bills:
SB244, SB28, SB289, SB323, SB389, SB414, SB428, SB433, SB582, SB613, SB759, SB792, SB841, SB843, SB97
Keywords:
national security, cybersecurity, consumer technology, routers, modems, study, communication, consumer protection, smart devices, transparency, internet-connected devices, FTC enforcement, broadband, infrastructure, federal programs, internet access, accessibility, affordability, deployment, government coordination
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an important meeting where they discussed various bills aimed at addressing pressing issues like consumer protection, technology, and environmental management. Chairman Cruz opened the meeting by emphasizing the role of subpoenas in ensuring accountability and oversight, highlighting a recent compliance from several parties following such threats. The meeting progressed to consider several bills, including the Romance Scam Prevention Act championed by Senator Blackburn, which seeks to protect vulnerable populations from online dating scams that have resulted in enormous financial losses, particularly among seniors. The committee also nominated Michael Kratios for the Office of Science and Technology Policy and Mark Medder for the Federal Trade Commission, underscoring the significance of leadership in fostering innovation and consumer protection in technology sectors.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a due pass in a second. Any discussion or debate?
- We, OK, we do have a motion in a second.
- Explain the bill as amended. That's the bill as amended. Yes, right. Any questions?
- We have a we have a do pass in a second.
- Do we have a motion to pass in second? We do have that.
Keywords:
unclaimed property, abandoned property, state treasurer, unclaimed property fund, public website, claimant, hearing, administrative procedures act, sales tax exemption, income tax subtraction, youth entrepreneurs, teen business, minor-owned business, sole proprietorship, business license exemption, entrepreneurship, youth vendor, Oklahoma Tax Commission, Title 60, Title 68
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- So now we have the bill amended on ...opposed? So now we have the bill amended on the table.
- I need a second. We have a second from Representative Ross.
- Amendment problems.
- regards to an amendment?
- I look at anything and we have an amendment. Is that your amendment, Chairman?
Keywords:
HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, law enforcement, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law, Section 12-12-56, Children and Senior Advocacy, House Judiciary, reasonable effort
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/04/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh to move by by me and me and Carrie Carrie Carrie >> Hunt second. second. second.
- Representative Miles, seconded by Representative Burroughs, moves ought to pass on amendment number 0519
- Moved by Representative Miles, second by Representative Burroughs. That was amendment number 519.
- Representative Spear seconded by Representative Pusc moves ought to pass on amendment number 0381.
- pass as amended >> To pass as amended area.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Rules (03/24/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, the motion before us is the adoption of the amendment to House Rules for the fall session.
- Second. Okay, any discussion? No discussion. All in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- I mean, just occasionally there's a desire to quickly file an amendment, and obviously that will not
- okay any discussion no discussion second okay any discussion no discussion all<00:06:39.919>
in - Second. All in favor say aye. Aye. We are returned.
Summary:
The committee met to consider proposed House Rules deadlines for the fall session. The proposal set a one-week filing period in September to allow about two months for LSR sign-off and drafting, and established Thursday, January 8 as the last date for retained bills, with the understanding that the Rules Committee would later reconvene to discuss spring deadlines in coordination with the Senate.
After brief discussion, a member moved to adopt the deadlines as listed on the agenda, the motion was seconded, and the committee approved the amendment to the House Rules by voice vote with no opposition. Members also asked about whether the Office of Legislative Services would remain in the State House building after the move, and were told it would, with online intake and committee assistant support continuing as before.
The committee further confirmed that House Committee Services would remain on site and that the handling, printing, and distribution of committee amendments would not change. With no further business, a motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, amendment. Okay.
- The chair will recognize Representative Griffin to move the committee amendment as amended.
- I move the Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee amendment, as amended, be adopted.
- , as amended, be adopted.
- One minute, ten seconds. One minute, ten seconds. Members, please vote.
Summary:
The House convened, approved the prior journal, received gubernatorial communications, and then moved into an additional Committee of the Whole to consider Senate bills on two calendars. In that committee, members adopted floor and committee amendments and reported SB 1100, SB 1160, and SB 1178 out as amended. On the second calendar, the committee considered SB 1200, SB 1560, SB 1627, and SB 1723, adopting amendments on SB 1200, SB 1627, and SB 1723 and reporting all four measures out, while SB 1725 was retained on the calendar. The House then adopted the committee reports and sent the amended bills to engrossing or third reading as appropriate.
The chamber then took up a long series of third-reading votes. Several bills passed with recorded votes and some member explanations focused on public safety, parental rights, school safety, health care, local control, property rights, and wildlife management. Among the measures that passed were SB 1013, SB 1015, SB 1046, SB 1094, SB 1095, SB 1124, SB 1186, SB 1214, SB 1275, SB 1280, SB 1315, SB 1318, SB 1205 on reconsideration, SB 1327, SB 1416, SB 1418, SB 1582, SB 1613, SB 1662, SB 1664, SB 1670, SB 1711, SB 1741, SB 1821, and several concurrent memorials. A number of bills failed, including SB 1052, SB 1170, SB 1457, SB 1074, SB 1540, SB 1649, and SB 1663.
Debate on several bills drew pointed partisan and policy disagreements. Members opposing health-related bills argued they targeted LGBTQ people or medical decision-making, while supporters framed them as protecting children or bodily autonomy. On SB 1170, members said the bill contained a drafting error that would create extreme penalties and strain prison capacity. On SB 1280, supporters and opponents split over Mexican gray wolf management and federal conservation efforts. On SB 1199, the Salt River horse herd bill, members discussed herd management, heritage, property impacts, and a required emergency clause; it passed with the needed two-thirds majority. The House also adopted a group concurrence motion on numerous House bills and passed several House bills on final reading, including HB 2013, HB 2016, HB 2028, HB 2086, HB 2118, HB 2140, HB 2170, HB 2226, HB 2244, HB 2248, HB 2249, HB 2327, HB 2379, HB 2380, and others, forwarding them to the Governor.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 042 Feb 25th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My motion would be that this amendment be a substitute amendment to the previously offered amendment.
- I move amendment<02:16:27.679>
um <02:16:28.880>L10005 amendment um L10005 amendment um - 1017 is amended; House Bill 1099 is amended; House Bill 1103 is amended; House Bill 1114 is amended;
- amendment passed. are amendments at the desk. are amendments at the desk.
- That House Bill 114 is amended passed. >> And Rep. Richardson, before you begin, one second.
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.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Social Services - 01/20/2026
Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we haven't moved one second. And I'm assuming there is no without that.
- And so we haven't moved one second. And I'm assuming there is no without that.
- Have them moved one second. And I'm assuming there is no without that.
- Second by Senator Clare. or You have a motion? Motion by Senator Caldorn. Second by Senator Clare.
- Second by Senator Clare. All in favor? Aye. Any without rec? The bill is reported.
Summary:
The Social Services Committee met for its first meeting of the session, with Chair Senator Roxanne Persaud noting a quorum and reviewing the committee’s prior-year activity. She said the committee handled 87 referred bills in 2025, reported 31, passed 25 committee bills in the Senate, and saw five bills pass both houses, with two signed and three vetoed. She also highlighted stakeholder workshops and hearings on rental assistance, youth employment, and human trafficking in the transportation sector, and said the annual report would be posted soon.
The committee then heard from Paul Brady of the New York Public Welfare Association and Dave Lucas of the New York State Association of Counties. They focused on federal and state budget pressures, including the HHS withholding letter, TANF, child care, Social Services Block Grant funding, and the implications of HR1 for SNAP and Medicaid work requirements. They warned about staffing shortages, county budget strain, and the need for more time, training, and technology to implement new requirements. Both also emphasized housing instability, supporting rental assistance and shelter-related programs, and Brady urged attention to shelter allowances and safety-net cost sharing.
The committee reported several bills to Finance: S.180B to increase enhanced residential care eligibility amounts; S.182 to raise the federal poverty level threshold for a one-time income disregard after job entry; S.184 to establish a full-year youth and young adult employment immersion program, with members questioning how it would be funded; S.1465 to implement an electronic benefit transfer system, which members strongly supported as a fraud-prevention measure; S.3787 to eliminate rent for homeless shelters; and S.7730 to authorize reimbursement for shelters housing a single individual in a double-occupancy room. The committee also advanced S.8570, creating a Fiscal Cliff Task Force to study public assistance program funding shortfalls, despite discussion of prior gubernatorial vetoes of similar measures. All bills were reported, and the meeting adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And I see you've got an A1 authors amendment, so I move the A1 amendment to put the bill in the shape
- The amendment is adopted to your bill as amended. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- The A2 amendment is adopted to your bill as amended.
- Uh, A1 amendment is adopted. A1 amendment is adopted.
- The A1 amendment was adopted to the bill as amended.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (04/08/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Do I have a second? I've got a second. All those in favor say I. I. Oppose. Move to approve.
- >> Second. >> Second. >> Second.
- Do I have a second? I'll second that. All those in favor say I. I. Oppose.
- Um the second really proud of that.
- Um basically that amended language.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- an A2 author's amendment. an A2 author's amendment.
- author's A2 amendment, please say I. author's A2 amendment, please say I.
- amendment to the bill. Miss Dangle. amendment to the bill. Miss Dangle.
- <00:52:28.800>
No, about the amendment. No, about the amendment. - Are there any other amendments? amendments? amendments?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Jun 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, the motion is due pass as amended. A motion by Mr. Ta, seconded by Ms. Pacheco.
- And with that we move on to the second item on the agenda, item number three.
- The motion by Rubio, second by Stephanie. Secretary, please call the roll.
- The motion by Rubio, second by Stephanie. Secretary, please call the roll.
- Is there a motion or second for consent? Motion by Ms. Johnson. Is there a second? Second by Ms.
Summary:
The Assembly Local Government Committee heard several bills related to local government finance and development. SB 1005 would authorize local agencies to adopt a five-cent rounding system for cash transactions if penny shortages make exact change impractical, with the author and supporters from county treasurers, cities, special districts, and local government associations arguing it would provide legal clarity and reduce costs. SB 1036 would require local jurisdictions to give credit for prior site uses when calculating mitigation fees on redevelopment or adaptive reuse projects, with supporters from SPUR, Realtors, AARP, the building industry, and housing-related groups saying it would prevent duplicative fees and better align charges with new impacts only.
AZ