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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 115 Part 2 May 9th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This could really put a lot of burdens on the small trucking business without evidence that current fines
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tool <00:36:36.320>to It provides a modest, responsible tool to help small - Members, this bill supports small business, protects communities, and keeps decisions where they
- government, and retailers themselves, including dedicated non-voting seats for a large retailer, a small
- <00:42:26.000>
retailer, for a large retailer, a small retailer, for a large retailer, a small
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 030 Feb 13th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill in particular is about PLA plastic pellets, which are small lentil-sized pieces of plastic
- Because they are so small and lightweight, they can be spilled at almost every step of the production
- And they're really, really difficult to clean up once they've been spilled because of their small size
- . computers, other small electronics. computers, other small electronics.
- <00:52:46.240>
and Because they are so small and Because they are so small and lightweight
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The state owns a very small amount of land, so thinking about what its responsibilities are and how it
- We have millions of acres that are small, 10-acre forest landowners up to 100 or 200.
- But there is an interest in increasing—not increasing something that is just going to be a small drop
- But this pilot really looked at a small number of communities to try to...
- And even a small fire in Zone Zero can transfer the heat to the home, igniting the home.
Summary:
The hearing focused on California wildfire resilience, with the first panel discussing statewide funding, policy, and strategic priorities, and the second panel shifting to home hardening and defensible space. The LAO outlined the state’s wildfire risk, the large increase in resilience spending in recent years, and the fact that most funding has been one-time rather than ongoing. Testimony emphasized that wildfire risk varies greatly by region, that the state must balance response spending with prevention, and that success should be measured more carefully than by acres treated alone. Witnesses also noted the importance of local, federal, utility, and Proposition 4 funding sources, as well as the need for long-term maintenance and strategic prioritization rather than scattered projects.
Cal Fire leadership and other witnesses stressed that California’s wildfire problem is not uniform: forested areas, chaparral, and wildland-urban interface communities require different strategies. In Northern California and forested watersheds, speakers emphasized fuels reduction, prescribed and cultural burning, strategic fuel breaks, watershed protection, and maintaining forest health. In Southern California, testimony focused on wind-driven fires, ember intrusion, ignition prevention along roads and power lines, and the limits of large-scale vegetation clearing. Several witnesses argued that the state should invest where it can leverage local and regional partnerships, support capacity-building programs like Regional Forest and Fire Capacity, and improve data systems to track treatment effectiveness and project outcomes.
Members repeatedly pressed witnesses on how to prioritize limited funds, asking what should be done more of, less of, and first. The chair argued that protecting homes and communities through hardening and defensible space should be a major priority, especially near structures, while also acknowledging the need for broader landscape work and watershed protection. There was discussion of incentives such as insurance discounts, property tax treatment, and community certification for hardened homes, along with the need for multiple payers rather than relying on the state alone. Cal Fire reported new and expanding data tools, including treatment trackers, defensible space inspection dashboards, and a fuels treatment effectiveness program that evaluates whether nearby treatments affected wildfire behavior. No votes were taken because the hearing was informational only.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- In fairness, and no disrespect to Senator Pappas's bill, it's a relatively small bill, and because this
- bill it's no disrespect to Senator Pap's bill it's a<00:07:45.479>
relatively <00:07:46.080>small - Bill and because this a relatively small Bill and because this bill<00:07:48.280>
is <00:07:48.440 - And then the amount that we have isn't enough to give to everyone, so it gets to be so small, or isn't
- You have to read the whole of subdivision 6, and if there is an amount that's so small that the Attorney
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/21/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- supporting and preserving local journalism, but today I'm bringing forward a bill that would be a small
- And the advertising revenue that would generate for newspapers, most of which are locally owned small
- We've had local, really small, or, you know, local papers break things open about school districts or
- Um, we've had<00:36:34.000>
local <00:36:34.640>really <00:36:34.880>small <00:36 - uh or you know, had local really small uh or you know, local<00:36:36.640>
papers <00:36:37.560
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-HOU, AEN, AEN DEFER, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 02-03-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- These are small changes, but based on my research of farm-to-food assistance and work in Hawaii over
- Logistics so and managing supply chain Logistics so these<00:20:38.120>
are <00:20:38.320>small - changes but based on my these are small changes but based on my research<00:20:40.600>
of <00: - c> and<00:29:25.880>
midsize <00:29:26.440>Family <00:29:26.679>Farm that small - and midsize Family Farm that small and midsize Family Farm operations<00:29:27.519>
get <00:29
Summary:
The committees heard several agriculture and food-system bills. SB 1562 would create a Combined Housing Operational Agricultural Mobilization Program to help bona fide farmers live and farm on agricultural lands and provide a tax credit for donated land. Testimony generally supported the goal of housing for farmers and farm workers, but raised concerns about placing the program within the Department of Agriculture, possible constitutional and drafting issues, land-quality standards, lease structure, and whether another agency might be better suited. The committees recommended passing SB 1562 with amendments, including clarifying DOA authority to acquire agricultural lands and establishing an advisory committee within the department; the recommendation was adopted.
The committees also heard SB 1171 on providing monofilament netting through hardware stores to help slow coconut rhinoceros beetle spread, SB 1186 on creating a statewide interagency food systems coordination team and working group, SB 1250 on a Farm to Families program, SB 1303 on agricultural loans, SB 1395 on a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund, SB 504 on a local agricultural transportation cost reimbursement program, SB 1185 on reviewing and repealing obsolete agricultural laws, and SB 187 on funding permanent agricultural biosecurity positions. Most testimony on these measures was in support, with some suggested refinements: for SB 1186, a youth advisory seat and clearer performance benchmarks; for SB 1250, broader eligibility for food pantries, cold storage, and staffing support; for SB 1303, support for lower interest rates and expanded loan tools; for SB 1395, debate over the fund’s structure and revenue source; for SB 504, clearer eligibility for small and beginning farmers, cooperatives, and food hubs; and for SB 1185, interest in joining the working group but concern about overbroad deregulation.
No roll-call votes were taken on the other measures in the excerpt, but the chair reported testimony counts on some bills, including 89 in support and none opposed for SB 1250, 13 in support and one opposed for SB 504, and 14 in support with one comment for SB 1395. SB 1303 and SB 187 also drew supportive testimony from the Department of Agriculture, farm groups, food banks, and industry organizations, with SB 187 emphasizing the need to make Act 231 biosecurity positions permanent and fully funded.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 06/04/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May seem like a small thing, but often it is the small practical changes that have the greatest impacts
- May seem like a small thing, but often it is the small practical changes that have the greatest impacts
- MAY SEEM LIKE A SMALL THING, BUT, OFTEN IT IS THE SMALL PRACTICAL CHANGES THAT HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACTS
- SO, SMALL PROCEDURAL CHANGE, BUT, AGAIN, ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP OUR VETERAN, THOSER IS ROSS THAT
- And these are going to be right next to small towns that are going to get less water, that are going
Summary:
The Senate met on June 3, 2026, approved the prior day’s journal, and then moved through a long list of discharge motions and substitutions to place many bills on the third reading calendar. The chamber also adopted Resolution J.2314 honoring the New York chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with remarks emphasizing domestic workers’ role in care work, labor organizing, and protections such as paid sick leave and family leave. Another adopted resolution, J.2298, mourned labor and social justice advocate Minerva Solla, with senators highlighting her work with 1199, the Young Lords, Puerto Rican solidarity efforts, and women’s organizing. A third resolution recognized Olympic curler Daniel Casper for representing the United States at the 2026 Winter Games.
The Senate then confirmed a large slate of judicial and executive nominations. It accepted the Judiciary Committee report and confirmed four interim Supreme Court justices, seven Court of Claims judges, and 21 reappointments/extensions by a vote of 44-12. The Finance Committee report was also accepted, and the Senate confirmed a broad set of appointments to state boards and authorities, including the MTA, State Commission of Correction, Power Authority, NYSERDA, Financial Control Board, public health councils, SUNY and Cornell boards, gaming and bridge authorities, and others. One notable confirmation was Alexander Dockery to the State Commission of Correction; supporters called it the first time a formerly incarcerated person had been confirmed to that commission, while Senator Murray criticized the practice of voting on large nomination blocks rather than individually.
The chamber then took up and passed many bills, mostly by wide margins, covering labor, health, education, transportation, public service, criminal justice, municipal, tax, insurance, and environmental topics. Several members explained their votes on major measures: Senator Ramos supported a bill modernizing temporary disability benefits and another protecting construction workers from lost pay when jobs are canceled; Senator Baskin spoke about a correction bill tied to the death of India Cummings; Senator Skoufis described a family-court custody bill intended to prioritize child safety; Senator Mayer backed a proposal to reimburse parents of medically fragile children for providing care; and Senator Hinchey defended a bill requiring employers to report AI-related job impacts, while Senator Borrello opposed it as burdensome. Most bills were passed, some were laid aside, and the session concluded with multiple roll-call votes and confirmations before adjournment-related business.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill targets relief to small and medium-size dairymen.
- <01:01:23.320>
farm, have that view of a very small farm, have that view of a very small farm - to help out those small farms. to help out those small farms.
- So, even if a small number of reports were in an agency, a very small number, $10 item, a $50 item of
- <03:24:34.080>
ones could do virtual for small ones could do virtual for small ones and<03
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a small staff of six full-time employees who are responsible for collecting court documents,
- Is that exempt from the 100 number cap completely because they are a small LLC and just family-owned
- <02:04:41.360>
LLC <02:04:41.960>and <02:04:42.080>just they are a small LLC - And so we really are not aiming to get at, you know, small LLCs, you know, families that are, you know
- And so we really are not aiming to get at, you know, small LLCs, you know, families that are, you know
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Special Education Funding Committee May 6th, 2026
Special Education Funding Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been the same since I was little and took the test, but their sample size is small.
- So small. So within this student... So small.
- Some small recovery noted in this data set."
- service, a small-group effort, and less individualized.
- We can't just do a small tweak in how we do business as usual. So I think even the...
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 minutes, and received a lengthy Department of Public Instruction presentation from Stanley Schauer Jr. on North Dakota student performance data in math and ELA, with comparisons between students with disabilities and students without disabilities. Schauer explained the assessment systems used, the 1% alternate assessment cap for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, the absence of 2019-20 data due to the pandemic, and how state standards are set by North Dakota educators. Members asked about cohort trends, the role of alternate assessments, grade-level patterns, and whether the state should focus more on reducing the novice category than on moving students from approaching to proficient. Schauer also discussed the new NDA Plus assessment, the state’s planned growth model, and the possibility of future breakdowns by disability category or by schools using science-of-math approaches. Special education educators testified that students with disabilities continued to receive services during COVID because of FAPE obligations, which likely helped limit learning loss, and emphasized that IEP teams focus on individual growth rather than only proficiency buckets.
Committee members then shifted to special education funding and possible funding models. Brandon Bombach of Grand Forks Public Schools presented on the state aid formula, focusing on the special education weighting factor and arguing that the current formula does not adequately respond to growing student needs because it counts enrollment but does not adjust when the number of students with IEPs rises. He used examples to show that a district can have the same enrollment and receive the same weighting even if the number of students needing services increases. Members discussed whether the formula should be tied more closely to actual need and accountability, and the chair indicated that the committee would continue gathering data and ideas for a later meeting.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- causing a shift and causing property tax increases on other properties, whether they're homeowners or small
- Or small businesses. And this is so providing that relief without an increase is really essential.
- And Representative Lee was talking about a small percentage of the mortgage and registration deed tax
- percentage of the mortgage and small percentage of the mortgage and registration<00:39:56.440>
deed - businesses, and we homeowners and small businesses, and we rarely<00:51:09.840>
if <00:51:10.000
Keywords:
HF2715, homestead credit refund, property tax refund, property tax relief, homeowner tax relief, homestead credit, co-pay reduction, Minnesota property taxes, tax rebate, state refund, income thresholds, inflation adjustment, property tax circuit breaker, housing affordability, elderly homeowners, fixed income, taxation, Minnesota Statutes 290A.04, renters credit, income tax
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Thu Feb 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- It's that small majority who would take advantage of the system that we're concerned. >> So would you
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taxpayers, <00:32:56.240>but <00:32:56.480>a <00:32:56.799>small - folks, not most taxpayers, but a small folks, not most taxpayers, but a small percentage<00:32:58.000
- It's that small majority of taxpayers.
- It's that small majority<00:33:14.000>
who <00:33:14.240>would <00:33:14.399>take
Bills:
HB2245, HB1618, HB1985, HB2079, HB1921, HB2232, HB1567, HB1984, HB2608, HB2435, HB1623, HB1774
Keywords:
wastewater systems, denitrification, environment, pollution, coral reefs, nearshore waters, public health, shoreline regulations, cesspool conversion, cesspool replacement, wastewater, sewer connection, sewerage systems, septic system, pollution control, water pollution control revolving fund, Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority, HGIA, low-interest loans, forgivable loans
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several bills related to cesspools, wastewater, and clean water protections. On HB 2245, which would require additional denitrification capacity in wastewater systems near shorelines, the Department of Health offered comments, DLNR supported the bill, and multiple environmental and ocean groups testified in strong support, emphasizing nitrogen pollution from cesspools, reef damage, and the need to prioritize shoreline systems. Testifiers said the bill should move forward, with technical issues such as GIS mapping to be worked out later. No member questions or votes were taken on this measure.
On HB 1985, concerning the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority and accessible conversion loans for cesspool homeowners, HGI supported the bill and suggested making the program a revolving loan fund; DLNR and the Public Utilities Commission also supported it, while the Department of Health supported the concept. Committee discussion focused on program design, possible forgivable loans for low-income homeowners, and whether the program should be administered through existing infrastructure rather than a new procurement process. The committee then moved to HB 1985’s companion discussion on cesspool conversion outreach and deadline extensions, where DLNR and DOH supported outreach but DLNR and ocean advocates expressed reservations about extending deadlines, especially for financial hardship, saying that issue would need careful work.
The committee also heard testimony on HB 2079, which would reestablish the accessible upgrades inversion or connection income tax credit. The Department of Taxation raised administrative and fraud concerns about refundable credits, explaining that nonrefundable credits reduce tax debt while refundable credits can function like cash payments and require more oversight. DOH, DLNR, OPSD, counties, Hawaii Realtors, and environmental groups supported the bill, with one ocean coalition witness saying tax credits could help homeowners but grants would be preferable. Members asked about the difference between refundable credits and grants and about whether the credit would cover sewer connections versus individual wastewater systems. The committee then heard brief testimony on HB 1921, allowing certain priority-three cesspools to add a bedroom, with support from Hawaii Realtors and some other groups and no opposition discussion. HB 2232, preserving state water-quality protections at least as strong as the federal Clean Water Act, drew support from DOH and ocean advocates, with no questions. The committee also began hearing energy-related bills, including HB 1567 on energy equity and HB 1984 on self-certification for distributed energy resources, with a mix of support and some opposition or requested amendments, but no votes were taken in the portion provided.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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- It does one small piece<00:18:26.240>
of <00:18:26.480>who <00:18:26.679>they <00 - You seem to be dropping by the minute, though, small crowd today.
- This will allow small towns like Litchfield to have the same kind of buying power as larger districts
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture (10-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- farming, our business is not just a life, you know, it's a lifeline for farmers, for buyers, those small
- <00:05:08.000>
farmers <00:05:08.360>that <00:05:08.440>have buyers, um those small - farmers that have buyers, um those small farmers that have six<00:05:08.760>
to <00:05:08.880> - Small business owners, farmers, whoever it is, there's a lot of sleepless nights.
- small farmers. small farmers.
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Attendance Roll Call: 00:00:24
Approval of September 18, 2025 Minutes: 00:02:03
Discussion on the Condemnation of Agricultural Land: 00:03:12
Discussion on the Kentucky Urban Youth Agriculture Initiative: 00:50:00
Adjournment: 01:19:10, 958, all
Summary:
The Joint Agriculture Committee met in October with a quorum present and approved the September minutes. The main presentation focused on condemnation of agricultural land and eminent domain, featuring testimony from Stephanie Barnett of a family-run livestock and farming business in Todd County, with support from Kentucky Farm Bureau. Barnett described a state road project that would take about 29 feet of frontage and affect entrances, fencing, a sign, drainage, a water well, and parking, saying the process involved poor communication, correspondence sent to the wrong address, and limited opportunity to negotiate changes such as a turning lane or relocated entrances. She said the business was not opposed to progress, but wanted the property restored and fairly compensated for the full impact on the operation, not just the land value.
Committee members broadly agreed that eminent domain is sometimes necessary but should be handled with more transparency, communication, and fairness. Several members said the issue affects both rural and urban property owners and raised concerns about fair market value, compensation for agricultural infrastructure improvements, long-term impacts on farm operations, and the cost and delay of litigation. One member asked about the firm involved and suggested hearing from the people responsible for the correspondence problems; Barnett said she would share names after negotiations conclude. Another member noted that the maps had already been drawn before the landowner was brought in and said local meetings and clearer public input could reduce conflict.
Chairman Dossett said he was interested in pursuing legislation for the upcoming session focused on property owner protection, fair treatment, and fair compensation, not just for agricultural land but for all Kentucky property owners. Members discussed possible ideas such as requiring better notice, more public transparency, and accounting for related costs like wells, fencing, drainage, and access changes. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond the approval of minutes and the discussion of potential future legislation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here today just to speak to a small portion of this bill, which is section 14 that's focused on the
- And we implement and supporting residency was not a small feat this year alone.
- Chairman, I'd just like to have a small conversation about the bill, just about the definition that's
- That impacts our ability to do small group tutoring that Stephanie spoke about earlier.
- When they started, you know, it was a small, it was almost like a pilot program, right?
Keywords:
instructional materials, public schools, Education Code, adoption, rejected materials, local funds, open educational resources, Texas Education Code, school districts, open enrollment charter schools, funding restrictions, environmental regulation, business compliance, local authority, economic development, state preemption, local control, open education resources, SB 762, Texas public schools
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- are updating and aligning with other areas of statute, reducing paperwork requirements, and making small
- are updating and aligning with other areas of statute, reducing paperwork requirements, and making small
- policy tweaks that we hope making small policy tweaks that we hope to<00:25:47.600>
improve <00 - <00:37:44.880>
changes licensing applications and small changes licensing applications and - small changes to<00:37:45.640>
existing <00:37:46.079>licenses <00:37:47.079>it
Keywords:
veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, human services
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll note that three and a half percent for the Department of Health, which makes it look small, that's
- You know, they are small compared to Medicaid or some of the other forecasted programs, but they still
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percentage <00:32:36.960>of <00:32:37.080>the make up a very small - percentage of the make up a very small percentage of the enroles<00:32:38.039>
they <00:32:38.159 - facilities and they're relatively small facilities and they're relatively small um<00:44:13.520>
Summary:
The committee met for an introductory overview of its jurisdiction and staff roles. Nonpartisan House Research and House Fiscal staff explained that they draft bills and amendments, prepare bill summaries and background research, answer legal and fiscal questions, and help track revenue and budget effects. They also distributed a Budget Overview Brief intended to condense the larger budget materials into a more usable format for members.
Staff then walked through the Human Services budget and the committee’s areas of responsibility. They described the department structure, noting that DHS oversees administration, compliance, rulemaking, and county support, and that the overall Human Services budget is large, with medical assistance as the dominant program. They also explained recent and upcoming reorganizations: many children and family-related functions are moving to the new Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Direct Care and Treatment is becoming its own agency, and some homelessness-related functions remain at DHS. Staff reviewed how the budget is organized by program and budget activity, the difference between direct appropriations and standing appropriations, and how forecasted programs and “tails” work in the budget process.
The presentation also covered Medicaid financing and long-term care. Staff explained the federal-state FMAP match, including Minnesota’s current 51.16% federal match for most Medicaid spending, the CHIP match, and the 90% federal share for the expansion population. For long-term care, they outlined Medical Assistance services for elderly and disabled people, state-funded long-term care supports, and Board on Aging programs. They highlighted the personal care assistance program’s phaseout and replacement by Community First Services and Supports, and reviewed the five home- and community-based waivers.
Members asked one question about refugee resettlement funding, specifically whether it covers flights; staff said they would need to follow up on the exact use of the federal funds. No bills were heard, and no formal votes or other committee actions were taken during this meeting.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/28/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- could possibly transport the small could possibly transport the small pieces<00:19:45.600>
of - So I would take a small exception to the fact that you said it's hard to recognize it.
- It has small white flowers that grow down the center of the stem in late summer.
- It has small white flowers that grow down the center of the stem in late summer.
- So theoretically, in most small towns, should be like my small-town range.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/21/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, so it's a small drop in the pond of preventing domestic violence through early education.
- Um, so it's a small drop in the pond of preventing domestic violence through early education.
- , so it's<00:10:17.360>
a <00:10:18.000>it's <00:10:18.320>a <00:10:18.800>small - drop in the pond of it's a it's a small drop in the pond of preventing<00:10:23.040>
in <00:10 - conservation funding right so very small conservation funding right so very small and<04:44:57.440