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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 3, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You need a king to direct the country.' They said it's only a dream.
- We need to make changes from the ground up. We need to make sure we are of, by, and for the people.
- We need to make changes from the ground up. We need to make sure we are of, by, and for the people.
- election and we need to own them we need election and we need to own them we need to<04:41:11.840
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as closed rules more context is needed as closed rules more context is needed
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- We needed reform.
- We needed reform.
- We needed<01:18:19.920>
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rateayer are an individual that needs rateayer are an individual that needs - end filibusters if we need. end filibusters if we need.
Summary:
The Senate reconvened with a quorum and first honored Nancy Crawford with a resolution recognizing her 46 years of state service, including 20 years as Senator Pam Beidle’s chief of staff. Senator Beidle then spoke at length about her own retirement plans and public service, reflecting on her career in the House and Senate, her work on the Finance Committee, and thanking her staff and colleagues. The chamber unanimously journalized the remarks.
The Senate then moved into business on House and Senate messages, including House Bill 139 and Senate Bill 311, and adopted a conference committee report on House Bill 1532, the Utility Relief/Reducing Energy Load for Inflation measure. The report was described as a broad energy and utility package that had already passed the Senate 38-4 and was said to address short-, medium-, and long-term issues, including rate relief, in-state generation, data center policy, consumer transparency, and low-income utility assistance.
During debate on the conference report, the majority leader explained several changes from prior versions: no legislative ban on forecast test years, instead deferring to the Public Service Commission; removal of gas programs from Empower to avoid inequities across service territories; modest opening of the retail supply market with guardrails; and rejection of some floor amendments, including a gas line extension provision and a study amendment. The minority leader argued the bill offered only limited relief, focused too much on talking points and short-term savings, and said many bipartisan amendments were not retained. The majority leader responded that the bill would save ratepayers real dollars through provisions on utility adders, executive bonuses, FERC-related returns, and new generation, and urged adoption of the conference report.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I think of many things I would change, but ultimately, I’m stalled by a more pertinent need: a need
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most rely on, but the resource we need most rely on, but the resource we need - providing needed technical clarity. providing needed technical clarity.
- areas where language may need areas where language may need refinement. refinement. refinement.
- a stronger minimum standard is needed a stronger minimum standard is needed across<01:15:14.440>
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Jan 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I will be speaking about the needs in the acequia communities.
- We've compiled a list of unmet needs...
- We've compiled a list of unmet needs from unfunded capital outlay requests, ICIPs, and also an analysis
- There's a constant need for projects.
- So there's a huge need.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So we need jurists with background diversity.
- So we need diverse judiciary.
- do do you folks need a eighth judge?
- <00:42:16.160>
to the point where our whole roof needs to the point where our whole roof needs - for criminal, but there still is a need for criminal, but there still is a need for<01:44:08.800
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard Governor’s Message 790, the nomination of Karen T. Nakasone to serve as chief judge of the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals for a 10-year term. The chair announced that no vote would be taken that day and that the committee would vote on Thursday. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with the chair reading that there were 103 supporters, zero opposed, and one comment.
Supporters included current and retired judges, public defenders, bar association representatives, former elected officials, and community members. They described Nakasone as intelligent, fair, hardworking, well respected, and a strong leader with deep legal experience. Several speakers emphasized her judicial temperament, her work as an advocate and judge, and her community involvement, including leadership in civic and civil rights organizations. One pro se litigant also testified that she had been treated kindly and respectfully by Nakasone in prior interactions.
The Hawaii State Bar Association reported that it had conducted an interview and review process and found her qualified for the position. In her own remarks, Nakasone introduced family and colleagues, described her 30-year legal career, and said her first job after law school was as an ICA law clerk. She highlighted the court’s backlog reduction efforts under Acting Chief Judge Katherine Leonard, saying the number of older pending appeals had dropped significantly through team-based reforms, and stated that she would continue that work if confirmed. The hearing ended without questions from the committee and with the nomination held for a later vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2026-03-11
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- the needs to governing. the needs to governing.
- And so I think we need to what we are hearing loud and clear from communities is we need to do this now
- need to be<01:37:04.400>
helped. - Now our government needs to stand.
- <01:40:16.800>
stronger We need to have a stronger We need to have a stronger uh<01:40:18.639>
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
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We really need to put a lot more money into career technical education.
- Frankly, we know that we need highly effective teachers.
- Or do we need to really look into it deeper so we can keep everybody?
- Is that we need to study the issue.
- We need expediency in this area.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But this is—we don't need to follow the statute.
- to request an analysis. to request an analysis.
- The needed accessibility improvements.
- It will meet strong regional needs.
- <01:46:58.320>
to figure out what documents I needed to figure out what documents I needed
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But what we all need to think about is, why is that?
- I cannot do a better job than Ed just did explaining why this is needed.
- Much needed.
- We'll just need to, I think the bill is fine for that, but we need to make sure to keep in mind that
- , to see if there's any action that needs to be taken legislatively.
Keywords:
SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- represent I think everything that needs represent I think everything that needs to<00:04:34.960>
- um to meet management needs weer years um to meet management needs weer so<00:20:54.200>
right dependent of another taxpayer they need dependent of another taxpayer they need to<01:14:39.520>- So why the need for this bill?
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to taking notes so I do think we need to taking notes so I do think we need
Keywords:
property tax, exemption, leased land, public use, commercial property, HF632, Minnesota property tax, conservation easement, conservation restriction, assessed value, property valuation, tax assessment, real property, land conservation, farmland preservation, natural areas, riparian buffer, water quality, water quantity, county assessor
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/3/25 - Part 1
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- uh they believe any evidence is needed uh they believe any evidence is needed in<00:16:21.759>
- and the uh the child child also needs and the uh the child needs<00:54:00.440>
the <00:54:00.559- eggs goes up to $6 the child still needs eggs goes up to $6 the child still needs to<00:54:18.240
- needs or if there's any input you need needs or if there's any input you need to<01:31:39.960>
- their budget request is that they need their budget request is that they need to<01:33:14.719>
- and the uh the child child also needs and the uh the child needs<00:54:00.440>
Bills:
HF2233, HF1524, HF1893, HF1396, HF2456, HF2959, HF2300, HF2412, HF3022, HF2825, HF1862, HF1373, HF1039, HF3070
Keywords:
Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- of income limits or measure of need. of income limits or measure of need.
- So, we need to figure out a way to help ease the pain for the people of Minnesota who really need that
- So, we need to figure out a way to do.
- > Um and so, I think we need to um we need Um and so, I think we need to um we need to<01:13:30.200><
- of this language as proposed is needed of this language as proposed is needed to<01:19:00.600>
Keywords:
property tax, tax refund, taxpayer relief, Minnesota taxation, one-time payment, taxation, property valuation, Tax Court, evidentiary standards, Minnesota Statutes, disparity reduction, aid payments, local government, funding, Fillmore County, education funding, managed forest land, classification, forest management plan, agricultural land
Summary:
The committee first approved the April 9 minutes, then took up House File 2988, which would extend for eight more years a sales tax exemption tied to Minnesota State High School League tournament ticket revenue that is funneled into the league’s foundation and returned to schools as grants. Chair Youakim and Executive Director Eric Martins said the program sends more than $1.1 million annually back to schools for activity fee reductions, scholarships, coaching and training, AEDs, late buses, and other school needs, with over 98% of funds going directly to schools. Representative Huot and others spoke in support, while Representative Robinson questioned the structure and suggested the state could instead simply reduce ticket prices and not tax the tickets. The committee laid HF 2988 over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.
The committee then heard House File 4906, as amended, which would create a one-time property tax refund in calendar year 2026 for owners of residential homesteads and the homestead portion of agricultural property, funded by a $4 billion appropriation in fiscal year 2027. The bill includes a clawback for delinquent taxpayers and offsets to ensure no one receives more in property tax refunds than they paid. A House Research staffer said the Department of Revenue viewed the refund as potentially taxable, while House Research said it likely should be treated as a recovery of prior taxes, and the two would follow up. The bill was introduced with testimony from Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota and Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project, both of whom opposed it, arguing it would create a large budget hole, force future cuts, and disproportionately benefit homeowners while excluding renters and lower-income Minnesotans.
Several members also raised concerns. Representative Hewitt said the state should prioritize public safety, rural EMS, and safety-net hospitals rather than a large rebate, and Representative Youakim argued the money would be better spent on longer-term property tax relief and education funding. Representative Hollins said the proposal would worsen racial and wealth inequities because homeownership is lower among communities of color and renters would get nothing. In response, the author and supporters said the bill is meant to put money back into people’s budgets and that individuals should be able to decide how to use their own money. The discussion continued with questions about the bill’s size and fiscal impact, but no final action on HF 4906 was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
After Budgets Comes Bonding: Explaining the Supplemental Budget Session Mar 6th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the rise of Antisemitism and supporting older Americans. Apr 30th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Aging (Special) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We needed a United States. that holds up the equality and civil rights of all of its citizens and by
- A burden they need not, and should not, pass on to their descendants. So, they stayed silent.
- We need to educate people the right way. Thank you and God bless you. Thank you.
- Holocaust survivors in their time of need as as Mr. Schechter pointed out.
- There's a lot that we need to do.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce Committee Meeting - 2026-04-07
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Cuz they need to know what data, right?
- I believe needs to go to rules first. I believe needs to go to rules first.
- Those are things we need to mandate.
- needs are actually being met. needs are actually being met.
- <01:37:13.520>
to think in this time we really need to think in this time we really need to
Keywords:
data broker, data brokerage, consumer privacy, personal data, data privacy, Minnesota attorney general, registration, public registry, civil penalties, enforcement, special revenue fund, privacy rights, data sales, data collection, consumer protection, chapter 325M, controller, processor, data broker registry, transparency
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't need to droll local businesses.
- Um data analysis around student health.
- and punishment when a child needs and punishment when a child needs support<00:58:01.359>
activates - complex needs without resources. complex needs without resources.
- This is legislative action is needed.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, we need law enforcement and we need to support our law enforcement to get them there.
- We we need to concern.
- We do need to get to Judiciary.
- diligence that that we need to do. diligence that that we need to do.
- protective services are needed. protective services are needed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/10/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- denials and needed interventions. denials and needed interventions.
- individually and what their needs are. individually and what their needs are.
- they need the liquid formulation. they need the liquid formulation.
- You need to discharge that them. You need to discharge that patient.
- only needs to be considered. only needs to be considered.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 7, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- So I, I, where would that analysis come from, or where would they suspect that?
- He was a 19-year-old kid who needed help.
- He was a 19-year-old kid who needed help.
- We, as a state, need to take that as a priority.
- The school still needs to be accredited by an accrediting body, and they still need to be in compliance
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee heard and passed several bills. HB 293 would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Executive Office of the Governor, create a liaison and advisory council, and was supported by faith-based and nonprofit groups; some members questioned possible duplication with existing services and the source of any future funding, but the bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 547 would create an exception to the 30-day notice requirement before hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers sell medical debt when the debt buyer agrees not to use interest, fees, or extraordinary collection actions and must return charity-care-eligible debt; it passed unanimously after brief support testimony. CS/HB 1553 would require reporting of uterine fibroid data to the Department of Health to create a de-identified public database and reauthorize funding for implementation; it also passed 24-0, with members noting the earlier database mandate had not been carried out.
The committee then took up CS/HB 1195, “Gage’s Law,” which would require hospitals and hospital-based emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine drug screens for suspected overdose or poisoning cases. The bill was presented as a response to overdose deaths and the need to better detect fentanyl, and emotional testimony from a parent described a son’s death after a hospital did not test for fentanyl. Members from both parties spoke in strong support, emphasizing stigma, the need for better treatment and data, and the potential to save lives; the bill passed 24-0. CS/HB 47 on child care and early learning providers would streamline inspections, speed background screening, offer free online training/testing, update definitions, protect certain family child care homes from insurance issues, and create a license-exempt category for employer-provided child care; after questions about parent notice, database listing, background checks, and insurance, an amendment was adopted and the bill passed 24-0 as amended.
Finally, CS/HB 647 would allow advanced practice registered nurses to sign death certificates in hospice settings, addressing delays that can leave families waiting to complete burial arrangements. Support testimony came from advocacy and hospice groups, and members cited the bill’s importance for families and religious burial timelines. The bill passed 23-0. The committee then adjourned.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Finally, let me thank the Office of Policy Analysis for their tremendous guidance and assistance.
- In addition to the needs of state facilities, the committee considered over 500 legislative bond initiative
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Summary:
The Maryland Senate reconvened with a quorum and took up Budget and Taxation matters first. The chamber considered Senate Bill 283, the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, with the capital budget subcommittee chair describing a $5.7 billion capital program focused on jobs, reliability, and infrastructure, including funding for transportation, state facilities, local projects, and legislative bond initiatives. The committee report and reprint were explained, and the bill with its 291 committee amendments was special ordered until the next day for further amendment work.
The Senate then adopted the favorable committee report for Senate Bill 769, the University System of Maryland Academic Facilities Bonding Authority, and ordered it printed for third reading. On the third reading calendar, the Senate passed Senate Bills 84, 618, 932, 148, 202, and 623 by constitutional majorities. SB 84 concerned collective bargaining for graduate assistants; SB 618 addressed a public ethics exemption for General Assembly members and certain state and local employees; SB 932 dealt with social media platforms displaying user location; SB 148 created an income tax subtraction modification for public safety employee retirement income supporting 911 specialists; SB 202 reinstated an order-to-show-cause process in police discipline, which drew floor opposition from a senator who argued it would revive an unnecessary exception to the streamlined police accountability process; and SB 623 created the Maryland Premium Cigar Lounge Act of 2026.
The Senate also handled Senate Bill 463, a second-reading bill on municipal vagrancy and local authority to prohibit it, which the committee chair moved to special order for the following Tuesday without objection. The session concluded with announcements about caucus meetings, a quorum call, and adjournment until Tuesday, March 24 at 11:00 a.m., along with thanks to the secretary’s office, DLS staff, and pages for their work.