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MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • the known supporters: the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association, Minnesota Family Council, Catholic Conference
  • We came close last year in conference committee to adopting this, but we found out that we needed to
  • <00:08:28.400> conference<00:08:28.760> committee,<00:08:29.000> excuse conference
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Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The committee took up a series of amendments to the bill. Representative Keagle’s A21 amendment, which would have prohibited online sweepstakes games, raised the paddle wheel prize value, and added Hessian pepper as a social skill game, was discussed with support cited from a broad coalition of organizations, but it failed on a roll call vote. The A27 amendment, directing the Department of Commerce to perform a 62J evaluation of home care nursing services, was then adopted after members described it as a temporary step toward a longer-term solution for disability home care issues. Senator French’s A11 amendment, which raises the cap on deposits into the consumer protection restitution account and changes how those funds are distributed to eligible consumers, was also adopted. Representative O’Driscoll then offered the H.F. 4188 A22 amendment, described by counsel as incorporating language from House File 4333 on short-term and long-term home care insurance; members supported it as a way to expand private insurance options, and it was adopted. Finally, Representative Keagle moved Article 3, Section 11, a provision to reimburse clinical trainees providing mental health services at full rates, and that motion was adopted as well. Afterward, the committee authorized nonpartisan staff to make technical or necessary corrections to the bill, noted that the bill would not be wrapped up that day, and then adjourned.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS Senate Floor - 2 April, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Senator Wiggans, for your work this week in conference finance. We've had those two.
  • Uh, it’s the same conference report we passed prior that was recommitted for further conference.
  • So, with that, I would ask for adoption of the conference report on the morning roll call.
  • I move adoption of the conference report. I’d like to speak to that.
  • I move adoption of the conference report and ask that you recognize Senator Harkins to explain.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Conference Committee on SF1959 5/16/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • That was the agreed upon target for this conference committee.
  • conference conference committee.<00:05:12.160> And<00:05:12.320> then<00:05:12.560>
  • I just want to thank you for your work on this conference committee report.
  • Glad to be included in the committee and on the conference committee.
  • committee and on the uh conference committee and on the uh conference committee.<00:57:06.720>
Keywords: 1183, house
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Conference Committee of the House Justice Budget Subcommittee and the Senate Appropriations Committee
  • I move to nominate the chair, Representative Meini, to chair the conference committee on House Justice
  • And I now nominate Senator Garcia to serve as vice chair of the Conference Committee on House Justice
  • We are now formally organized as a conference committee.
  • Anyone wishing to address the conference committee?
Summary: The meeting was the organizational session of the conference committee for the House Justice Budget Subcommittee and the Senate Appropriations Committee on Civil and Criminal Justice. Members elected Representative Meini as chair and Senator Garcia as vice chair, and the committee was formally organized to begin reconciling the House and Senate versions of the budget. The chair explained that the House had provided the Senate with the original conference documents, including positions on the budget proviso, back-of-the-bill language, implementing bills, and conforming bills. The House also presented an offer on the proviso and back-of-the-bill language, with the chair saying the House had tried to move closer to the Senate on several issues. Senator Garcia said the Senate would review the offer and expressed appreciation for the work so far. There was no public comment, and no substantive votes on budget items were taken at this meeting. Senator Simon moved to adjourn, and the committee adjourned after the organizational and introductory remarks.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • The Conference Committee of the House Justice Budget Subcommittee and the Senate Appropriations Committee
  • I move to nominate the chair, Representative Meek, to chair the conference committee on House Justice
  • And I now nominate Senator Garcia to serve as vice chair of the Conference Committee on House Justice
  • We are now formally organized as a conference committee.
  • Anyone wishing to address the conference committee?
Keywords: 999, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

ECD Public Hearing - Fri Apr 17, 2026 @ 8:30 AM HST

Economic Development & Technology

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and we don't know what may happen in conference.
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  • may<00:26:07.120> happen<00:26:07.480> in<00:26:07.600> conference.
  • <00:26:08.720> So<00:26:09.040> I know what may happen in conference.
  • So I know what may happen in conference.
Summary: The committee met in Room 430 on April 17 at 8:30 a.m. and heard several resolutions focused on Hawaii’s sister-state and international relationships. Measures discussed included SCR 184, SCR 169 SD1, SCR 47, SCR 57 SD1, SCR 170 SD1, and SCR 163 SD1. Testimony generally supported expanding or formalizing ties with Japanese prefectures and other partners, including Yamaguchi, Okayama, and Aotearoa/New Zealand, as well as maintaining the Hawaii-Taiwan relationship. DBED’s Dennis Ling explained that sister-state agreements provide a framework for broader government, nonprofit, and private-sector relationships, and cited existing exchanges in transportation, health, education, culinary rice development, biosecurity, and food innovation. Catherine Stanway of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife supported the Aotearoa measure for predator control, biosecurity, and conservation cooperation. Jerry Chang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office testified in support of the Taiwan resolution, noting 33 years of sister-state ties and ongoing cooperation in education, culture, economy, and disaster management. One witness raised a concern about language in SCR 57 SD1 related to double taxation, saying that portion did not relate to the sister-state relationship, but the committee chose not to amend the measure to avoid possible delay or conference issues. A committee member also asked about how sister-state relationships work and whether other states have similar country-level arrangements; Ling said Hawaii has an MOU with Israel and mentioned Singapore as another possible partner, while noting that such arrangements often depend on the governor and are not standardized across states. After testimony, the committee voted to recommend passage of all measures as is. SCR 184, SCR 169 SD1, SCR 47, SCR 57 SD1, SCR 170 SD1, and SCR 163 SD1 were all adopted by the committee without amendments. Some members were excused during the hearing, and the meeting adjourned after the final vote.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 03-17-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Leadership Conference to strengthen students' legislative knowledge and leadership skills.
  • <00:04:37.720> and annual Secondary Student Conference and annual Secondary Student Conference
  • and Student<00:04:38.360> Leadership<00:04:38.840> Conference Student Leadership Conference
  • <00:09:03.960> As<00:09:04.120> a a statewide policy conference.
  • As a a statewide policy conference.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • I'd like to welcome everyone to the Conference Committee on State Administration, Budget, and Agriculture
  • Our work with this conference committee is complete.
  • You and all the members of the conference committee, and producing what is the most great out budget
  • Is there any public comment or anyone wishing to address the conference?
  • Is there any public comment or anyone wishing to address the conference?
Keywords: 999, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Working Group on Omnibus Jobs, Labor and Economic Development - 05/27/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And this House Conference Committee was Senate File 1832. Sorry.
  • And this House Conference Committee was Senate File 1832. Sorry.
  • And this House Conference Committee was Senate File 1832. Sorry.
  • And this House Conference Committee was Senate File 1832. Sorry.
  • And this House Conference Committee was Senate File 1832. Sorry.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • Um many that we conference committee.
  • <00:15:33.400> You<00:15:33.480> know, their conference committees.
  • You know, their conference committees.
  • The work should be done in conference committees and in public.
  • you think about a conference committee. you think about a conference committee.
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: A Minnesota Senate leader discussed the end-of-session budget deal and said the Senate had passed a comprehensive budget that addresses several recent crises and federal policy changes. He highlighted funding to respond to gun violence, Metro Surge, and the effects of a federal Republican budget bill, saying the package includes retroactive medical assistance coverage, support to keep SNAP functioning, $10 million for food banks and shelves, rental assistance, and aid for counties and property taxpayers. He also said the Senate secured $205 million for HCMC, a $30 million uncompensated care pool for other distressed hospitals, and a $500 million health care stabilization reserve, along with a one-year license tab fee reduction and a $1.2 billion bonding bill. He said some priorities were left out or rejected in negotiations, including small business relief, low-income rent, energy assistance, rural EMS stabilization, a manufactured home bill of rights, a social media platform data collection tax, and proposals to block private equity from nursing homes and single-family homes. He also said the House Speaker had promised but not brought a gun vote to the floor, and he expressed disappointment that immigration-related action and some gun control measures did not advance further. He defended the rental assistance as available to Minnesotans regardless of documentation status and said it was not tied only to Operation Metro Surge. The leader also addressed concerns about payment withholding and program integrity in human services, saying the goal was to fight fraud without cutting services. He said hospitals seeking access to the stabilization reserve would need to show distress and financial need, and that both the governor and a legislative advisory committee would have to approve. He closed by saying the process had been difficult and too much negotiation had moved into backroom settings, but that the chambers were working toward an orderly conclusion and that he expected the remaining bills to be finalized and sent to the governor.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House passes bill to rename solar program for Hortman 3/12/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It’s not about flashy press conferences or even snappy TikToks.
  • She was on the board of the National Conference of Environmental Legislators for many years.
  • She was on the board of the National Conference of Environmental Legislators for many years.
  • She was on the board of the National Conference of Environmental Legislators for many years.
  • She was on the board of the National Conference of Environmental Legislators for many years.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Senate Floor Session - 05/06/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:08:52.640> committee appointment of a conference committee appointment of a conference
  • respectfully requests that a conference respectfully requests that a conference committee<00:11:
  • 2446 and that a conference number 2446 and that a conference committee<00:11:56.959> of<00:11:
  • by the subcommittee on conference by the subcommittee on conference committees<00:11:59.680>
  • 2431 and that a conference committee of three members be appointed by the subcommittee on conference
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • We had some attrition due to the committees of conference ongoing within the legislature.
  • We had some attrition due to the committees of conference ongoing within the legislature.
  • We had some attrition due to the committees of conference ongoing within the legislature.
  • We had some attrition due to the committees of conference ongoing within the legislature.
  • of conference ongoing within the<00:54:20.319> legislature.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy met briefly without a quorum because many members were tied up in legislative committee of conference work. The chair said the committee would resume in June and, in the meantime, directed members to the committee webpage and the 2024 committee’s report and COVID-19 after-action report, which he said could be reviewed for possible updates and legislative recommendations on how New Hampshire should respond to future pandemics. The chair then introduced two recent articles as framing material: one about the U.S. Supreme Court declining to hear a challenge to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s COVID vaccine mandate, and another about CDC internal emails and alleged failure to publicly acknowledge vaccine safety signals. He argued these examples raised concerns about mandates, transparency, and the balance between individual rights and public health, and said the committee would revisit the issue in future meetings. Representative Pollazok thanked the chair for presenting both legal and medical perspectives and suggested the committee focus on reviewing scientific methodology and the quality of evidence behind competing claims. A member asked whether vaccine pamphlets now include risks and benefits, and the chair responded that FDA-approved products should have patient inserts available on the FDA website, including sections listing adverse events from clinical studies and commercial use. He said he would research and email the committee copies or excerpts. Members also discussed how to evaluate studies over different time periods, dosing levels, and the timing of side effects, as well as the difficulty of comparing vaccinated and unvaccinated outcomes when definitions change over time. Before adjourning, the chair said the committee would ask the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services how it would monitor and assess vaccine or pandemic-related issues in real time and whether additional structures would be needed in a future emergency. He said the committee would likely take July and August off, resume in September, and aim to have a draft report by mid-October and a final report by late October ahead of the November elections.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Joint House Media Availability 5/22/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • co-chairs and then in each conference co-chairs and then in each conference committee<00:05:20.000
  • <00:10:34.560> committee though they're not conference committee though they're not conference
  • He wasn't at the press conference, but he's aware of the things that have been talked about.
  • ,<00:14:40.000> but He wasn't at the press conference, but He wasn't at the press conference
  • So, but you're showing yourself to Tom's question at a unified press conference.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House DFL Press Conference 3/31/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is that... well, that's not the way conference committees work.
  • So, in a conference committee, it's just not the raw number of votes.
  • on the Senate side for a provision to be included in the conference committee report.
  • So in a conference raw number of votes.
  • So um we conference committee report.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: House Democratic leaders and House Republican leaders announced a compromise set of budget targets reached Friday night, describing it as a numbers-only deal that leaves policy issues aside. They said the targets are the first step in the budget process: House committee chairs will write bills to fit the targets, those bills will go to Ways and Means, and later leaders will negotiate global targets with the governor and Senate. Leaders emphasized that the agreement reflects compromise rather than either party’s ideal budget, and that they will continue talks with Governor Walz and the Senate over the next several weeks. The speakers highlighted what was not included in the deal, saying it does not target paid family and medical leave, earned sick and safe time, reproductive rights, or universal school meals. They said the House priorities that did make it in include housing, education, pensions, public safety, and transportation. On education, they said the compromise provides $40 million in new money in the first biennium for the READ Act and no cuts in either biennium, contrasting that with larger cuts in the governor’s and Senate proposals. They also said schools could still choose to fund unemployment insurance for school workers from existing resources, though it was not earmarked in the targets. Leaders said the agreement leaves room for committee chairs to make choices within the targets, including in health and human services, where they described the target as a reduction in projected growth rather than a cut to existing appropriations. They said the budget plan sets aside discretionary inflation adjustments in the first biennium while preserving inflation indexing for items like the K-12 formula. They also said the deal improves the state’s long-term balance, with a projected $1.6 billion balance in the first biennium and a $1.3 billion deficit in the second, and that the House’s numbers do not include the same revenue assumptions as the governor’s and Senate’s plans. In questions, leaders said conference committees will require majority support from both House and Senate conferees, and that the House will send equal numbers of Democratic and Republican conferees. They said the bonding bill size is still under discussion, but the adopted numbers would allow for roughly a $700 million general obligation bill. They also said large state spending for professional sports facilities is likely over, and explained that the press conference was held without Republican leaders for logistical reasons after the deal was reached late Friday.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
  • Limited break room space for state agencies, underutilized conference rooms.
  • This map shows two of the shared conference rooms that have been created.
  • That's a smaller conference room; it could fit, you know, 10 people.
  • That's a larger conference room that could fit closer to 30 people.
  • Then on the 14th floor, there's a third conference room that will be available.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity in North Dakota. Ron Ness said production is expected to remain relatively flat at just under 1.2 million barrels per day, with efficiency gains and longer laterals helping offset lower rig counts. He discussed oil and gas prices, gas taxation, flaring concerns, northward movement of drilling activity, and the importance of new infrastructure and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) pilots. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, pipeline impacts, and the outlook for Continental and other operators. Ness said the industry is likely to remain steady rather than see a major ramp-up or decline. Matt Pearl of the State Tax Department then explained the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. He said the law extends or makes permanent several federal provisions and creates temporary deductions for seniors, tips, overtime, and auto loan interest, with the biggest state impact coming from the standard deduction increase and business tax changes. He revised earlier estimates downward, saying the net cash impact on state collections is likely in the $30 million to $35 million range after accounting for business prepayments and one-time FY25 oilfield transaction effects. Committee members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns. OMB staff gave a detailed update on major capital projects and facility funding. Topics included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, seating, lighting, tree management, and restroom and lobby upgrades; security work at the governor’s residence, which has been delayed by the discovery of human remains; and space reconfiguration efforts in Bismarck-Mandan to reduce leases and create shared offices and conference rooms. They also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, including roof, window, boiler, and kitchen projects at state facilities, and on the state hospital project in Jamestown, which remains on budget and on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028. OMB also updated the committee on the Minot North Central State Office Building, the use of federal State Fiscal Recovery Funds, and the status of legislative intent and trust fund reports, including school aid turnback, the school construction loan program, the Foundation Aid Stabilization Fund, the Legacy Fund, and the Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund. The committee ended by discussing future agenda items, including government efficiency, cash management, Bank of North Dakota lines of credit, and the rural health transformation program, and then adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 20th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , to say: To serve with the like committee from the House to confer on the disagreement to Senate Bill
  • Members, we are in receipt of a conference committee report on House Bill 782.
  • Oh, conference. Okay. Well, can I do it after we do this? Okay. Okay. Next order of business.
  • It's just a technical amendment to put it into conference, so that we can put it into conference.
  • The conference committee report adopts committee The conference committee report adopts committee amendments
Bills: SR130, SR131, SR132, SR133, SCR74, SCR12, HB582, HB221, HCR74, HCR58, HB71, HB79, HB158, HB160, HB169, HB227, HB251, HB289, HB330, HB394, HB410, HB429, HB769, HB1017, HB1234, HB712, SCR3, SB54, SB72, SB129, SB164, SB232, SB287, SB322, SB374, SB375, SB386, SB409, SB447, SB458, SB78, SB112, SB124, SB125, SB174, SB190, SB201, SB208, SB236, SB273, SB307, SB347, SB357, SB385, SB387, SB393, SB401, SB415, SB426, SB435, SB487, SB488, SB523, SB222, SCR9, SCR58, SB480, SB514, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, HCR31, HCR47, HB362, HB363, HB368, HB377, HB380, HB382, HB386, HB392, HB406, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB503, HB533, HB559, HB575, HB590, HB593, HB618, HB655, HB664, HB685, HB692, HB707, HB715, HB732, HB738, HB741, HB748, HB776, HB807, HB822, HB856, HB860, HB868, HB887, HB888, HB905, HB908, HB961, HB980, HB990, HB992, HB999, HB1000, HB1010, HB1146, HB1157, HB1233, HB1243, HB54, HB137, HB180, HB192, HB310, HB321, HB396, HB512, HB552, HB578, HB638, HB663, HB708, HB717, HB718, HB1009, HB1082, HB1104, HB1107, HB1198, HB1246, HB27, HB143, HB205, HB259, HB267, HB288, HB308, HB403, HB405, HB414, HB417, HB478, HB546, HB548, HB555, HB557, HB609, HB670, HB672, HB740, HB779, HB786, HB796, HB812, HB848, HB915, HB917, HB921, HB930, HB933, HB1095, HB1096, HB1103, HB1129, HB1154, HB1166, HB1187, HB1195, HB1230, HB316, HB511, HB514, HB799, HB1039, HB17, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB211, HB226, HB271, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB571, HB723, HB726, HB750, HB759, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1018, HB1036, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB379, SB382, SB441, SB449, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB782, SB149
Summary: The Senate convened with 29 members present, opened with prayer by Oren Connor, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a musical performance by the Chuck Wagon Gang. The chamber also recognized several guests and observances, including birthdays for Senators Seabaugh, Fesi, and Price, White Coat Wednesday participants, Tourism Day, the Louisiana Oil Marketers Association, Chenault International Airport’s 40th anniversary, and visiting fair queens from Washington and Tangipahoa parishes. The Senate dispensed with reading the journal and received numerous House and Senate messages, committee reports, and resolutions. Several Senate resolutions were taken up and adopted, including commendations for Isaac Herzenberg, condolences for Kathleen Sessomson and former Senator Louis Lambert Jr., recognition of White Coat Wednesday and Tourism Day, and a study resolution on transfer-on-death and payable-on-death accounts. The Senate also adopted a conference committee report on House Bill 782, which concerned vapor and alternative nicotine products and was described as giving the state more tools to combat illegal vapes. A number of Senate bills returned from the House with amendments were either concurred in or rejected, including SB 54, SB 72, SB 129, SB 164, SB 232, SB 287, SB 374, SB 375, SB 386, SB 409, SB 112, SB 124, SB 125, SB 174, SB 190, SB 207, SB 236, SB 307, SB 357, SB 385, SB 387, SB 458, SB 477, SB 590, SB 593, SB 618, SB 655, SB 692, SB 707, SB 732, SB 738, SB 748, SB 776, SB 807, SB 860, SB 868, SB 887, SB 888, SB 905, and SB 961, with votes generally passing by wide margins. The chamber also considered several House bills on final passage. Among those approved were measures on local security districts, budget review authority, school activity access for virtual students, electronic bid forms, brake equipment and trailer safety, construction management at risk contracts, temporary registration plates, the Louisiana Maritime Academy name change, OMV fee and ID issues, ferry operations, group purchasing for local governments, the Green Envelope Program for drivers with disabilities, OMV field office fees, LED fee updates, port development priorities, workforce instructor capacity, and a campus disciplinary process bill tied to hazing prevention. Some House bills were passed after amendments, while others were passed over or rejected for later conference, including bills on virtual school participation, historic preservation, civil service, suicide prevention, local government training, and economic development districts. The Senate also rejected House amendments on SB 78 and SB 208, and rejected amendments on SB 387, sending those matters toward further negotiation.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means Apr 14th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Unfortunately, we have lost out on conferences and conventions due to the lack of a nearby hotel.
  • It's a retreat and conference center in Grimes County.
  • The result of this shortfall is that events, conventions, and other conferences are affected by limited
  • The hotel project we're looking at, the hotel and conference center, is going to be the central part
  • This is vital for Bastrop's vision for a full-service conference center.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

RM 309 Conference PM - Mon Apr 21, 2025

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, we're going to reconvene the conference committee on House Bill 300, HD1, SD1, relating to the
  • > committee<00:22:44.559> of Welcome to the conference committee of Welcome to the conference
  • This is the conference committee of the House and Senate.
  • Uh, it is Monday, April 21st, 5:11 p.m., here in Conference Room 309.
  • > myself,<00:24:14.880> uh Senate confer Richards, myself, uh Senate confer Richards, myself
Keywords: 910, house, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session May 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I moved for adoption of the conference committee report.
  • Author on HB conference committee report toh 3021. You, Mr.
  • President, I move adoption of the conference committee report.
  • Follow up on conference cre report 893. Thank you, Mr. President. Mr.
  • The conference committee report is adopted.