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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (03/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- I represent the New Hampshire Association of Counties.
- I think that's, uh, counties do depreciation on things all the time, um, and it's usually at that point
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do <00:05:28.160>depreciation think that's uh counties do depreciation - think that's uh counties do depreciation on<00:05:28.960>
things <00:05:29.199>all <00: - We didn't need internet service 50 years ago being delivered to the counties, but we do now, so it is
Summary:
The subcommittee discussed HB 694, focusing on how to set fair market rates for lease renewals involving state agencies and political subdivisions. Members and the New Hampshire Association of Counties worked through draft language defining fair market value, including how appraisals, depreciation, and building deficiencies should be considered. Testimony emphasized that market value and appraised value can differ significantly, and that the bill should allow flexibility rather than require a rigid formula.
The group also debated what expenses should be included in lease terms. After discussion of examples such as utilities, custodial services, insurance, maintenance, and newer needs like communications or internet service, members agreed not to create an overly specific list. They settled on language stating that additional expenses, including but not limited to utilities and custodial services, would be negotiated separately.
The final amendment was revised to apply to lease renewals for land, buildings, or space between a political subdivision and the State of New Hampshire, with renewals at fair market rate unless otherwise agreed by the lessor. The subcommittee agreed to have the amendment drafted at OLS and then closed the public subcommittee meeting on HB 694.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HOU-EIG, HOU DEFER, HOU DEFER, HOU Public Hearings 02-05-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- number of housing units that may be built within any geographical area of the county only if the county
- elsewhere in the county such that elsewhere in the county such that there's<00:02:38.640>
no <00 - capacity in the county. capacity in the county.
- expedited permitting from county expedited permitting from county agencies. agencies. agencies.
- anything else from other counties. anything else from other counties.
Summary:
The committees heard testimony on five housing-related measures. SB 2232 would create a three-year tiny home grant pilot program within HHFDC, with annual reporting to HHFDC and the Legislature; testimony was mixed, and the bill was later recommended for passage with amendments, including a full-time housing development specialist, a residential-use-only restriction for the tiny homes, and a blanked appropriation. SB 2192 would bar county down-zoning that reduces housing capacity unless equivalent capacity is added elsewhere in the county; it drew support from housing advocates and comments from planning officials, and was also recommended for passage with amendments. SB 2378 would clarify insurance requirements for single- and multifamily projects seeking expedited county permitting; engineers and housing groups supported it, while one testifier opposed it, and it was recommended for passage with a technical amendment. SB 2524 would appropriate funds to the City and County of Honolulu for housing-related departments to comply with prior acts; the Honolulu department supported it, and members asked about prior spending and funding sources. SB 2398 would require residential housing utility availability maps; the Honolulu Board of Water Supply opposed the bill as written, citing infrastructure security, accuracy, liability, and administrative burden concerns, while supporters said it would improve transparency for developers. The chair proposed amendments to make the maps broad and geographic rather than parcel-specific, remove contested-case and reliance provisions, allow disclaimer language, and change the date; the bill was then recommended for passage with amendments, with one member noting reservations. All five measures were ultimately passed out of committee with amendments, with votes recorded and some members excused.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 1/22/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- publicly searchable database for County publicly searchable database for County attorney<00:06:49.560
- <00:20:21.440>
have peace officers and Counties have peace officers and Counties have individual - charging and dismissal data by County charging and dismissal data by County attorneys<00:33:32.200
- <01:04:16.359>
that made the decision in Ramsey County that made the decision in Ramsey County - conjunction with the different County conjunction with the different County Delivery Delivery Delivery
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present, approved the January 21, 2025 minutes by voice vote, and then took up House File 7, which was recommended to pass and be re-referred to the Ways and Means Committee. The chair also reminded attendees about decorum rules in the committee room. House File 7 was described by the author as a public safety package combining 12 provisions from prior Republican-authored bills, aimed at supporting law enforcement, reducing violent crime, and increasing accountability in the criminal justice system.
The bill’s main provisions discussed included tougher penalties for aggravated fleeing, making it a crime to be in a stolen vehicle, allowing tracking devices on stolen vehicles even when occupied, increasing penalties for blocking highways and critical infrastructure, and increasing penalties for assaulting peace officers. The author also highlighted provisions on sex trafficking, predatory offender registration, and greater public disclosure of bail payments, case dismissals, sentencing reductions, and sentencing guideline changes. Testifying in support were Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher, MPPOA President Shane Mey, and Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Executive Director Jeff Potts, all of whom argued the bill would help officers address auto theft, fleeing suspects, and assaults on law enforcement. They cited increases in assaults on officers and high numbers of stolen vehicles and fleeing cases, and said the bill would improve safety and transparency.
Witnesses generally supported the bill’s approach but suggested some refinements, including adding language for additional aggravating factors in officer assault cases and considering similar treatment for corrections officers. Sheriff Fletcher also urged reconsideration of the recently enacted raise-the-age changes, arguing they could limit law enforcement’s ability to respond to younger offenders involved in stolen vehicles. No opposition testimony or final vote on House File 7 was recorded in the excerpt beyond the motion to pass and re-refer it.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- It's Nrona County. >> Okay.
- It's Nrona County. >> Okay.
- It's Nrona County. >> Okay.
- It's Nrona County. >> Okay.
- It's Nrona County. >> Okay.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 04/07/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- the Dakota County study. the Dakota County study.
- to the counties. to the counties.
- agencies like MPCA and city and county agencies like MPCA and city and county governments<01:46:
- This is Hennepin County. This is Hennepin County.
- This is all of Hennepin County.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Washakie County is the last one on the list.
- One for Hot Springs County um account.
- We have six projects for Sheridan County We have six projects for Sheridan County under<00:25:02.000
- from Hot Springs County. from Hot Springs County.
- Sublet County has two projects for a total of $25,000, and Uenta County has one project for a total of
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Jan 21, 2025, 10:00AM HST - State of the State Address
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Honolulu; Mayor Kimo Alameda of the County of Hawaii; Mayor Richard Bissen of the County of Maui;
- Council; Council Chair Alice Lee, Maui County Council; Vice Chair Kipukai Kualii, Kauai County Council
- Mayor Rick Blangiardi of the City and County of Honolulu, Mayor Kimo Alameda of the County of Hawaii,
- Mayor Richard Bissen of the County of Maui, and Mayor Derek Kawakami of the County of Kauai were recognized
- Council Chair Tommy Waters of Honolulu County Council and Council Chair Alice Lee of Maui County Council
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- County. County.
- On behalf of the Jones County delegation, we're glad to have the Jones County Farm Bureau here in the
- On behalf of the Jones County delegation, we're glad to have the Jones County Farm Bureau here in the
- County Development Authority.
- help counties meet the requirements. help counties meet the requirements.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then heard several guest introductions, including a minister for the day, visiting school groups, forestry and farm organizations, and members of the Divine Nine. Members also recognized the East Webster Wolverines football team, the East Webster non-tumbling cheer champions, and the Simpson Academy Lady Cougars softball team for state championships. The chamber then moved to the calendar after dispensing with the journal reading.
On the concurrence calendar, the House concurred in House Bill 1758 by a vote of 120-0 after members noted the Senate had made only grammatical changes. On the general calendar, the House passed Senate Bill 2126, with a strike-all amendment clarifying that sex-offender registry restrictions on name changes still allow changes for marriage or divorce with notice; the bill passed 118-0. The House also passed Senate Bill 2230, expanding authority for electronic hearings, notices, and certain electronic orders and warrants for justice, circuit, and county court judges on misdemeanors, by 116-0. Senate Bill 2631, creating a Mississippi Grain Indemnity Act to help grain producers recover losses if a buyer goes bankrupt, passed 121-0. Senate Bill 2637, giving the Northeast District livestock shows flexibility to move locations if facilities are inadequate, passed 121-0 after questions about the Verona site and possible improvements. Senate Bill 2648, allowing MSU Extension Service assistance with poultry litter plans and amended to include Alcorn State University in developing comprehensive nutrient management plans, passed 121-0. Senate Bill 2809, concerning ag theft officers’ firearm rights in the event of death or retirement, passed 116-2. Senate Bill 2638, removing a reverse repealer from a meat-labeling bill, passed 119-0.
The House also began consideration of Senate Bill 2399, which would authorize DPS security personnel at certain Mississippi Department of Agriculture facilities to respond to security alarms because those facilities were omitted from the Capitol complex security arrangement. The transcript ends during the explanation of that bill, before final action is shown.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence Task Force 2025 (8-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- That battery in Mercer County as well.
- Uh, so I've seen—I mean, Loudoun County is a very wealthy county now. Um, does it matter?
- Uh, so I've seen—I mean, Loudoun County is a very wealthy county now. Um, does it matter?
- Uh, so I've seen—I mean, Loudoun County is a very wealthy county now. Um, does it matter?
- Uh, so I've seen—I mean, Loudoun County is a very wealthy county now. Um, does it matter?
Summary:
The Artificial Intelligence Task Force held its third meeting and adopted the prior minutes after a motion and second. The main presentation came from John Bevington of LG&E and KU, who described the utility’s Kentucky service territory, its vertically integrated operations, and its role in economic development. He said the company supported 76 projects in 2024, representing about $3 billion in announced investment and roughly 3,000 jobs, and noted that about 45% of statewide investment announcements were in its service area. He also outlined a large project pipeline of about 8.5 gigawatts, with data centers making up roughly two-thirds of that interest.
Bevington explained that data center siting differs from traditional manufacturing site selection because it is driven primarily by transmission access and grid capacity rather than a process of eliminating locations. He said large data centers must locate near transmission lines, that utilities must conduct formal studies to ensure existing customers are not harmed, and that the buildout timeline for utility infrastructure is much longer than for data centers. He cited a Deloitte study and other industry data to argue that power constraints and timeline mismatches are the biggest challenges, while also emphasizing that data centers can generate significant construction activity, indirect jobs, and tax revenue. He said Kentucky’s sales tax exemption for data centers was a key enabler that increased interest in the state.
Members asked about the number and size of potential data center projects, how Kentucky compares with other states, and whether regulatory reform is needed. Bevington said the 20 projects in Kentucky reflect current interest, that other states such as Ohio have had similar incentives for years, and that Kentucky is still early in the market. He also said data centers can vary in size, from 200 to 600 megawatts or more, and that they can be located anywhere with sufficient transmission capacity and, in some cases, access to workforce and roads. In response to concerns about energy supply, he said LG&E and KU are pursuing an “all of the above” strategy, including solar, batteries, and new natural gas combined-cycle units, and noted ongoing and proposed projects totaling additional capacity if approved by the Public Service Commission.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
ECD Info Briefing - Fri Jun 19, 2026 @ 1:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- they also have the county data book. they also have the county data book.
- county data too. county data too.
- of the counties. of the counties.
- It used to all be a state and county, mostly a county, responsibility, right?
- And what we need to... all be a state and county, mostly a all be a state and county, mostly a county
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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um County commissioners of Clay County um County commissioners of Clay County - <00:47:31.839>
Schools direct relief for Cook County Schools direct relief for Cook County - Chris Lindholm of the Cook County Chris Lindholm of the Cook County Schools<00:47:48.119>
thank - <00:49:20.319>
schools superintendent of Cook County schools superintendent of Cook County - Cook County Schools serves the entire county of Cook County, all 3,300 square miles of it, about 470
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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on shall provide guidance to counties on shall provide guidance to counties - <00:26:30.640>
but cost doesn't go to the counties but cost doesn't go to the counties but - But the priority review panel, and certainly counties and our county coalition, fought hard.
- certainly counties and our County County County Coalition<01:30:34.199>
uh <01:30:34.600>fought - The counties are drowning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jun 16th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- out of Marin County.
- I represent El Dorado counties.
- , Riverside County, when we acknowledged the first With him in San Bernardino County, Riverside County
- Jack Wurston from Nossaman, on behalf of the County of Monterey, in support.
- Jim Zenter, on behalf of the California Association of County BSOs and the National Association of County
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 066 Mar 21st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All this does is really protect the nonpartisan staff at the county level from being involved in any
- It's just as important to, uh, you know, a Republican county as it is to a Democratic county.
- level from being involved at the county level from being involved in<00:30:07.720>
any <00:30: - county as it is to a Democratic county. county as it is to a Democratic county.
- Members, tomorrow is the great meet-in day in Logan County.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Delegate from Richmond County, Delegate Kent. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
- The delegate from James City County, Delegate Anderson. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr.
- The delegate from Montgomery County, Delegate Franklin. Mr.
- Delegate from Loudoun County, Delegate Reed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
- We will start county, cities, and towns, 10 minutes after public safety concludes tomorrow.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Jul 7th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- needs that are enormous in the county, and we just seek the help that we need to get there.
- Clifton Wilson, on behalf of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, in support.
- Coming from a self-help county, Orange County, and who would believe they actually taxed themselves many
- County Assessor, Jeff Prang.
- County. It's really needed. We, you know, we know we're all... ...needed.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard a series of tax-related bills, with several measures referred to suspense and a few advancing. SB 284 would clarify Proposition 19 rules for inherited family homes in probate, including when the one-year residency clock starts and whether title consolidation among siblings triggers reassessment; supporters included the California Association of Realtors, while county assessors opposed the sibling-transfer language as creating ambiguity. The bill was sent to suspense. SB 863 was taken up on the consent calendar and passed 6-0 to the Assembly floor.
SB 333 would let San Luis Obispo County voters consider raising a local tax rate limit to fund transportation projects; supporters said it would help the county become self-help for major road needs, while opponents argued it would make it easier to raise regressive sales taxes. The committee approved the bill 5-2, as amended with a five-year sunset. SB 376, which clarifies that charitable remainder trusts are not treated as incomplete gift non-grantor trusts for California income tax purposes, drew support from the California Lawyers Association and no opposition, and passed 5-2 to Appropriations as amended.
The committee also heard SB 591, which would replace steep penalties for failing to use electronic funds transfer with fixed penalties of $100 for a first violation and $500 thereafter; supporters said current penalties can be excessive and out of proportion, and the bill was sent to suspense. SB 419 would partially exempt hydrogen fuel from the state sales and use tax while leaving the existing road fee in place; supporters said it would help hydrogen adoption and parity with other clean fuels, while one environmental group opposed unless amended, and the bill went to suspense. SB 587 proposed a state tax credit for local sales tax paid on manufacturing equipment to encourage investment and jobs; it had broad business support and no opposition, but was also sent to suspense. SB 710 would extend and update the property tax exclusion for solar installations, with broad support from clean energy and local government groups and some opposition from large energy consumers; it too was referred to suspense. Finally, SB 663 would extend deadlines and exemptions for wildfire victims and certain nonprofit and disabled veteran properties; it received support from assessors and committee members but was also sent to suspense for further work.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Securing Human Services - Senator Jim Abeler Jun 9th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so there was a giant county share, which had been a big property tax increase.
- And so there was a giant county share, which had been a big property tax increase.
- Well, one thing it does is there's no county shifts.
- <00:04:43.440>
So, <00:04:43.919>the there's no county shifts. - So, the there's no county shifts.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-15 (4:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- IT HAS BEEN PROVEN OVER THE LAST 16 MONTHS THAT SOME COUNTIES WANT TO CONTINUE.
- UNFORTUNATELY WE KNOW WHEN THIS BILL PASSES OUR CITIES AND COUNTIES HAVE NO CHOICE WHETHER OR COUNTIES
- A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF MARCUS BUTTON BY THE PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.
- SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 A PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL BUS DRIVER EXCUSE ME.
- A BILL ENTITLED AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF MARCUS BUTTON BY THE PASCO COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- County to acquire land or interest in land in the county.
- Montgomery County, the floor leader. Montgomery County, the floor leader.
- McCormick County. Thank you, Mr. McCormick County. Thank you, Mr.
- County on the amendments. Thank you, Mr. County on the amendments. Thank you, Mr.
- Counties and be, "Well, no, no.
Summary:
The Senate convened on March 10, 2026, established a quorum, and began with an invocation by Reverend Damien Flowers, which was journalized without objection. The chamber then recognized several guests and honorees, including Dr. Courtney Glickman for being named 2025 Play Therapist of the Year, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Dr. Sonja B. Santelises for her leadership of Baltimore City Public Schools, students shadowing legislators, Navy Alliance representatives, the Maryland Alliance for Advocacy for Sickle Cell, and Ms. Kimberly Body for her lupus advocacy. The Senate also journalized prior remarks about the 6888 regiment.
The Finance Committee report then moved several bills forward. Senate Bill 348 would allow hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to contact, rather than only call, patients after high-risk pregnancies; its amendments were adopted and the bill was ordered to third reading. Senate Bill 390 on Wicomico County liquor licenses was laid over under the rule. Senate Bill 492, addressing massage therapy advertising and prohibiting misleading sexual-service advertising, was amended and sent to third reading. Senate Bill 562, concerning pharmacist-prescriber agreements for opioid use disorder treatment, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 773 would let pharmacists order certain vaccines, including intranasal flu vaccines, for self-administration and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 53, on Maryland Port Administration land acquisition notice in Anne Arundel County, was amended and advanced. Senate Bill 428 would bar cost-sharing for collaborative care model services under Medicaid and private coverage and was advanced without amendment. Senate Bill 473 would require human trafficking awareness training for for-hire and transportation network drivers; its amendments were adopted and it was sent to third reading. Senate Bill 585 would shift administration of the human relevant research fund from Health to Agriculture and was advanced. Senate Bill 606, the Easy Pass Commuter Fairness and Transparency Act, would require an MDTA report on commuter plans and unused trips; its amendment was moved as the transcript ended.
During debate on Senate Bill 917, which would expand the definition of audiology practice to include certain screenings and non-radiographic imaging, a senator questioned whether the bill would make Maryland the only state restricting a health occupation from performing Medicare-required screenings. The floor leader said the committee had heard that claim in testimony but had not verified it, and the senator moved to special order the bill for amendment, which was granted without objection. Most other bills were reported favorably, with committee amendments adopted without objection and several bills ordered printed for third reading.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services May 31st, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- 466 transfers authority to NDA from Health and Human Services to inspect food establishments in counties
- events, and requires NDA to review assessments for the cost of inspection services provided to a county
- needed, these members from HHS, some of them already live in these remote areas and in our rural counties
- needed, these members from HHS, some of them already live in these remote areas and in our rural county
- and Washoe County.