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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Banking and Finance Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Banking and Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- amendments in these areas, AB 2116 can protect small businesses and without cutting off the capital they depend
- working in terms of the state budget and being the fourth or fifth largest economy in the world, depending
Committee:
House Banking and Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Liz Lee Press Conference 3/18/26
Transcript Highlights:
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- on our communities, and our communities depend on us every single day.
Summary:
The meeting was a press-style discussion in support of House File 4343, which would end Minnesota’s sales tax exemption for digital advertising services and physical advertising space such as billboards. Supporters said the bill would raise more than $300 million in revenue and allow the state sales tax rate to be reduced, while also modernizing the tax code to reflect a digital, service-based economy. Eric Bernstein of We Make Minnesota argued the current sales tax base is outdated, too narrow, and unfairly shifts burden onto Minnesota businesses, workers, and property taxpayers.
Representative Lislegard said the bill would help fund schools, health care, infrastructure, child care, and local government, and framed it as a response to structural budget gaps and rising property taxes. She said large corporations are not paying their fair share and that the state should cut exemptions rather than reduce public services. Several speakers from labor, education, health care, and the arts backed the proposal, including a working parent who cited high child care costs, an AFSCME representative from Hennepin County Medical Center who said the revenue is needed to support the safety-net hospital, a musician who said streaming and ad-driven platforms profit from artists’ labor, and an educator who criticized social media companies’ impact on youth.
The speakers repeatedly argued that major tech and advertising companies such as Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, TikTok, and Spotify should contribute more to public services, while ordinary Minnesotans already pay too much. Representative White closed by acknowledging the bill faces a difficult path but said supporters would keep fighting for it. No vote or formal committee action was taken in the portion provided, and the event ended with one question from the audience.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- larger organizational structure, and then some of those maybe lateral moves in different directions, depending
- larger organizational structure, and then some of that maybe lateral moves in different directions, depending
Committee:
Senate Agricultural Affairs
Summary:
The Senate Agricultural Committee approved the minutes from its February 17 and February 19, 2026 meetings and then heard a presentation from the Department of Water Resources and the Langdon Group on a proposed merger of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission into the Department of Water Resources. The presenters described an eight-to-ten month evaluation process that included stakeholder interviews, a broad survey, and a workshop, and said the goal was to preserve the commission’s non-regulatory identity while gaining administrative efficiencies and technical support. They recommended placing the merged commission within IDWR, retaining commission oversight of programs and funding, preserving branding and legislative reporting, and formalizing a conservation partnership framework to protect the voluntary nature of the commission’s work.
Committee members asked about the cost of the study, which was reported at about $90,000 total, split between the two agencies, and about expected savings. Director Weaver said the current legislation and fiscal note anticipate about $110,000 in immediate personnel savings from eliminating the administrator position, with additional modest savings possible over time in operations, equipment, IT, and office space. He also explained that the bureau chief would be hired with commission participation in the selection process, similar to the existing relationship with the Idaho Water Resource Board.
Weaver said the merger has received broad support from stakeholders, including the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts, while the Idaho Farm Bureau had initially opposed it but later became neutral. He said the next steps are to complete the pending legislation, work through the executive agency legislative services process, and return with additional statutory changes and a combined budget in 2027. The meeting ended with a brief water supply update noting statewide snowpack at about 74% of normal and concerns about a warm forecast and possible drought conditions later in the year.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- that is largely determined on right now, if it's declared unconstitutional on procedural grounds, it depends
- Depends on what the procedure is, where the court's analysis would take them to determine whether or
Committee:
House Legislative Review
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- it's a teenager and one parent lives in another state or on the opposite end of this state, and depending
- it's a teenager and one parent lives in another state or on the opposite ends of this state, and depending
Committee:
House Ways and Means
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I would expect that would depend a lot on what the rest of our program, all these questions, you know
- It's I would expect that would depend a lot on on what the rest of our program, all these questions,
Summary:
The Senate Finance and House Appropriations committees heard the Idaho Transportation Department budget presentation from Legislative Services Office analyst Brooke Dupree, who reviewed the department’s four divisions, staffing levels, major funds, and recent appropriation trends. She highlighted the department’s large reliance on reappropriation, the continuous appropriation of the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund, and several enhancement requests, including $15.5 million for deferred maintenance, funding for State Highway 16 operations and maintenance, $4.9 million for roadside tree removal, $4.7 million for new equipment, a $275 million general fund transfer for safety/capacity and road/bridge maintenance, and smaller requests for aeronautics improvements and replacement items. She also noted the governor’s recommendation differed from the request, especially by not recommending the $275 million transfer and by proposing cash transfers back from the Strategic Initiatives Fund.
Members questioned the analyst and then Director Scott Stokes about the impact of the proposed reductions, the continuous appropriation language, and whether general funds were being eliminated in the transportation budget. Stokes explained that the governor’s recommendation would pull back $45 million in FY 2026 and eliminate the FY 2027 transfer, and that the continuous appropriation language was a request to keep the fund continuously appropriated. He also said ITD would adjust project schedules if funding changed and would provide a list of affected safety and capacity projects to the committee.
During questions to the director, members asked about workforce retention, the State Street property/disaster cleanup project, ITD’s delayed full transition to Luma, the TechM/TECM bonding program, and the mix of in-house versus contracted work. Stokes said retention had improved after pay adjustments, the State Street project had spent only a few million so far with hazmat removal bid under $1 million instead of the earlier $8 million estimate, and the project’s total cost was now estimated at roughly $60 million to $70 million with about $41 million appropriated. He said ITD remains on its existing finance system for now because of federal reimbursement needs, that prior TECM projects were fully bonded and contracted and the next bonding decision would come in July, and that ITD contracts out larger projects while using its own crews for smaller maintenance tasks like tree removal. The meeting ended with general comments about the importance of transportation investment and notice that the committee would meet the next day on rescissions, cash transfers, and statewide decisions.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- comes to getting inspections done, our inspectors are able to get them done same day or next day, depending
- comes to getting inspections done, our inspectors are able to get them done same day or next day, depending
Committee:
House Business
Summary:
The House Business Committee met with a quorum and considered a series of Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses rules presented by Ryan Bernard. The committee first handled the Public Works Contractors License Board fee rules, which would finalize temporary fee reductions of 16% to 20% and add “not to exceed” language so the board can keep fees lower while moving toward statutory cash-balance requirements. Members asked about how the reductions were calculated and noted a possible conflict with the now-eliminated Class D license, but were told the statute would prevail. The committee voted to extend the temporary rule to July 1, 2026, and then approved the pending rule as final effective that date.
The committee next approved pending fee rules for the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which move fees into rule, formalize a 60% fee reduction, and remove intern fees to reduce barriers to entry. Bernard said the board had a healthy cash balance of $337,319, or 402% of its five-year average expenditures, and members discussed whether the rule anticipated pending legislation on the land surveyor jurisprudence test. The committee also considered Building Safety/Building Code rules, which reduce permit fees by 20% and were described as necessary because the board’s cash balance was about $6.46 million, or 447% of average expenditures. Members questioned why staffing and inspection delays persisted despite the large balance; Bernard said inspector hiring is difficult and inspections are often completed same day or next day. The committee extended the temporary rule to July 1, 2026, and approved the pending rule.
Finally, the committee considered Factory Built Structure Board rules, which reduce modular building permit and installation fees by 20% and lower specific installation charges for single-wide, double-wide, and multi-section units. Bernard said the board’s FY 2025 cash balance was $2,640,636, or 378% of average expenditures, and noted that the occupational licensing fund earns interest that reverts to the general fund. The committee extended the temporary rule to July 1, 2026, and approved the pending rule. Afterward, the committee approved the January 21 meeting minutes and adjourned.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I would expect that would depend a lot on what the rest of our program, all these questions, you know
- It's I would expect that would depend a lot on on what the rest of our program, all these questions,
Summary:
The committee heard a budget presentation on the Idaho Transportation Department from Legislative Services analyst Brooke Dupree and then from Director Scott Stokes. The presentation outlined ITD’s four divisions and major funding sources, including the State Highway Fund, Aeronautics Fund, and the Transportation Expansion Congestion Mitigation (TECK) and Garvey bonding programs. The analyst also reviewed appropriation trends, noting the effect of reappropriations and the continuous appropriation of the Strategic Initiatives Program Fund, and compared the department’s request with the governor’s recommendation.
ITD’s requested enhancements included $15.5 million for deferred maintenance on state buildings, funding for State Highway 16 operations and maintenance, $4.9 million for roadside tree removal, $4.7 million for new equipment, a $275 million general fund transfer for safety, capacity, road, and bridge work, and smaller requests for airport improvements and aeronautics maintenance. Members asked about the Highway 16 funding, the continuous appropriation language, the impact of the governor’s decision not to recommend the $275 million transfer, and the department’s equipment and maintenance priorities. The director explained that much of the work is contracted, that the agency is prioritizing pavement and bridge condition, and that the department is prepared to move projects quickly if funding returns.
In questioning, legislators also raised concerns about the reduction in strategic initiatives funding, the department’s workforce retention, the State Street property project, and why ITD remains on its existing finance system rather than fully transitioning to LUMA. Stokes said the State Street project has had modest spending so far, with about $41 million appropriated and an estimated total cost of $60 million to $70 million, and that the agency is still housed at the Chinden campus. He also said workforce retention has improved somewhat after prior pay adjustments, and that the LUMA decision was driven by federal reimbursement and system integration concerns. The committee took no vote on the budget in this segment and adjourned with notice that rescissions, cash transfers, and statewide decisions would be taken up the next day.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We have done so not to protect an abstract idea, but to protect an ecosystem, one that depends on viable
- And the communities that depend on it. Thank you. Ms. Daly, thank you for your testimony.
Committee:
House Commerce Committee
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- only employ 16 people directly, but we do a lot of business in the community, and other businesses depend
- only employ 16 people directly, but we do a lot of business in the community, and other businesses depend
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
HB 2467, fifth-wheel travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, travel trailer, RV, recreational vehicle, trailer length, vehicle length limits, oversize vehicle, truck and trailer, tractor-semitrailer, semi-trailer, kingpin, Washington RCW, Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway safety, commercial trucking, towing, motor home
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- True opportunity builds capacity within our own community, not dependency on outside investors.
- True opportunity builds capacity within our own community, not dependency on outside investors.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee approved the January 19, 2026 minutes and then considered and passed a temporary and pending rule for the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission (docket 15-0601-2501). Testimony from Sheriff Andy Creech emphasized that the rule would reduce administrative burden and costs by allowing longer-term contracts for Next Generation 911 equipment and services, helping Idaho modernize degraded legacy 911 systems and improve location accuracy, redundancy, and call routing.
The committee also introduced RS 32996, presented by Senator Shippy, which would create a new licensing procedure for “established caterers.” The proposal would allow qualifying caterers operating from a publicly accessible business location and serving at least 50 events per year to obtain liquor licensing for service at catered events, addressing the current limitation that they lack a traditional brick-and-mortar premise for licensing purposes. Senator Harris moved to introduce the bill, and the motion passed.
After official business, the committee hosted the American Falls FFA Ag Issues team, which presented a courtroom-style debate on the USDA’s 2025 rescission of the 2001 roadless rule. Students argued both the environmental and tribal concerns tied to preserving roadless forest protections and the opposing case for forest health, wildfire mitigation, economic development, and management flexibility. Committee members praised the students’ preparation and public speaking, asked questions about their research process and views on the issue, and adjourned after the presentation.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
November 5, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And I can go into more detail at each, depending on your request.
- They have different needs depending on the demographics and the types of problems they're experiencing
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive an update from the Florida Department of Children and Families on implementation of House Bill 7021, which revised the Baker Act and Marchman Act and was funded with a $50 million appropriation. Deputy Assistant Secretary Bill Hardin reported that the department has updated reference guides, training, administrative rules, and forms; launched regional behavioral health collaboratives; and created the Office of Children’s Behavioral Health Ombudsman. He said early data show continued declines in Baker Act use, high diversion rates from involuntary examinations through 988, mobile response teams, and care coordination, along with generally positive provider feedback on changes such as allowing psychiatric nurses to initiate emergency treatment orders and clarifying the 72-hour examination period.
Hardin also described Marchman Act changes, including a streamlined petition process, remote testimony, improved discharge planning, and a new annual data report. He said the department has completed or is completing multiple training courses for providers and law enforcement, and has adopted or is finalizing numerous rules and forms. He reported that the regional collaboratives are identifying common statewide needs such as service capacity, resource sharing, funding flexibility, and peer support, while the ombudsman office is handling complaints and helping families navigate services.
Members asked about whether the current funding is sufficient, future budget needs, outreach for the new ombudsman office, and services for juveniles. Hardin said DCF has posted legislative budget requests for additional forensic FACT services and short-term residential treatment beds, including children’s beds, and noted the ombudsman office is staffed with two FTEs and supported through existing complaint-management and regional systems. He said outreach is being done through regional collaboratives and coordination with other agencies, especially the Department of Education, and that juvenile transport and placement issues have improved with the new law. No votes were taken, and the meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Jul 8th, 2025
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- Rippeting effects extend into regional economy, depending on our trades, transportations, and also logistics
- A community's economic health depends upon an active and thriving business community.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 23rd, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 651 Bryan juvenile dependency due pass out on an A roll call.
- AB 88, Ta, Women Veterans, do pass, out on an A-roll call. military dependent middle-class scholarships
Committee:
House Appropriations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- ensure that TxDOT has every tool available to deliver the roads and bridges that our communities depend
- It can create cost certainty as well, depending on the project.
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
transportation, TxDOT, Texas Department of Transportation, road projects, highways, infrastructure, bridge construction, interchanges, corridor improvements, road widening, railroad grade separation, sound barrier, unified transportation program, legislative notice, project prioritization, capital projects, state highway system, Farm-to-Market Roads, San Antonio, Harris County
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Local Legislation Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Local Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- It depends. Yes, but it depends. Sometimes they are APOST certified, but...
Bills:
SB287
Committee:
House Local Legislation
Keywords:
Sheriff, Barbour County, law enforcement, qualifications, training, executive education, 1136, house, all
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It might depend on whether or not the functioning program.
- move, but I think it would be appropriate to hear, uh, because, uh, there's some industry we are depending
Bills:
HB16
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Banking and Insurance
Transcript Highlights:
- They depend on us; they need us. Citizens depend on us; they need us.
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Transportation and Public Works Jan 28th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We were seeing inflation in the range of about 5 to 10% depending on what the project was, where it was
- There are a couple of different avenues that can be taken when there is damage to a vehicle, depending
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/27/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- It depends on if it's corn seed, cucumber seed, brassica seed.
- It honestly depends on the brasica seed. It honestly depends on the seed<01:35:55.360><c> coating.
- Depends on the day, right?
- ><c> secure</c><02:26:11.760><c> critical</c> reduce dependence and secure critical reduce dependence
- </c><04:26:32.159><c> on</c> truck that gets cold, hot, depends on truck that gets cold, hot, depends
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture