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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity 01/08/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul.
- Paul.
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- Paul last year. the the incident at St. Paul last year.
- Paul event.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul uh Minnesota. Um the city of St. Paul uh Minnesota.
- Paul at its best. Our vibrant. It's St. Paul at its best.
- Paul.
- Mr.<01:53:31.760><c> Julia</c><01:53:32.159><c> Paul.</c> Mr. Julia Paul. Mr. Julia Paul.
- Paul.
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul Feeney. Yes. Dylan A. Fernandes. Yes. Yes. Paul Feeney. Yes. Dylan A. Fernandes. Barry R.
- Paul Feeney. Yes. Dylan A. Fernandes. Yes. Paul Feeney. Yes. Dylan A. Fernandes. Yes. Barry R.
- Paul W. Mark. Joan B. Lovely. Yes. Yes. Paul W. Mark. Liz Miranda. Mark C. Montigny. Michael O.
- Paul Feeney. Yes. Dylan A. Fernandes. Paul Feeney. Yes. Dylan A. Fernandes. Barry R. Finegold.
- Paul W. Mark. Yes. Paul W. Mark. Yes. Rebecca L. Rausch? That's it?
Summary:
The Senate took up floor debate on H. 4206, An Act Modernizing the Commonwealth Cannabis Laws, with repeated amendment votes focused largely on cannabis regulation, transparency, youth access, and the Cannabis Control Commission (CCC). Early motions included suspending Senate Rule 38A to continue past 8 p.m., which passed by standing vote. Most amendments offered by Senator Tarr were rejected, including proposals on possession limits, CCC executive director appointment and removal, legislative control over medical marijuana licenses, a multi-agency task force on illegal cannabis, annual CCC hearings and reports, an ombudsman, a legislative liaison, a youth-cannabis study commission, supply-and-demand study, and increased penalties for distribution to minors. Amendment 33 by Senator Driscoll, directing the CCC and other agencies to study regulation of intoxicating hemp products, was adopted. Amendment 7 by Senator Brownsberger, allowing cannabis discount and loyalty advertising to existing customers and opt-in email lists, was also adopted. Amendment 29 by Senator O’Connor, allowing the CCC to temporarily suspend or revoke medical marijuana licenses during investigations of illegal sales, was adopted as well.
Several other amendments were debated and defeated, including Senator O’Connor’s billboard advertising restriction for cannabis and Senator Tarr’s proposal to increase penalties for selling marijuana to minors. The chamber then took up the bill’s corrective and Ways and Means amendment, adopted both, ordered the bill to a third reading, and then passed it to be engrossed by roll call vote. The final vote showed the bill advancing despite some opposition, including from several senators who voted no on engrossment.
After the cannabis bill, the Senate considered and passed two land-related bills by roll call: H. 4772, authorizing easements in Lowell, and H. 4362, authorizing release of agricultural preservation restrictions in Westford. The Senate also adopted a motion that when it adjourned, it would do so in memory of Stephen P. Foutou of Newton, followed by a moment of silence. The chamber then adopted an adjournment order and recessed until the next meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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- Paul.
- Paul. As was mentioned, we and St. Paul.
- Paul.
- Paul.
- Paul.
NM
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- Paul Gessing. Paul Gessing: Thank you, Madam Chair, members of the committee.
- I am Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation.
- Over the years we published two Paul Gessing: what we call piglet books.
- Paul Gessing: We had piglet books at the state level. One of those was in 2008.
- Whether it is outright fraud like that Paul Gessing: perpetrated by then Rep.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Higher ed panel hears bill to create scholarship program for MN law enforcement officers 3/25/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul Police Federation. I've been a police officer in the city of St. Paul for 24 years.
- Paul we are down about 75 officers.
- Paul is we have people that are on the cusp or at least eligible to retire.
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- Paul, Inver Grove Heights, Newport, St. Paul Park, Cottage Grove, and Northern ... Island Township.
- Paul, as well as the suburb of West St. Paul.
- Paul, as well as the suburb of West St. Paul.
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- Paul over on Maryland Avenue.
Committee:
House Capital Investment
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair recognizes Representative Paul to explain the bill. Representative Paul: Thank you, Mr.
- Members, it's good to be Representative Paul: with you here today for this.
- The Chair calls Paul Sarahan. Chair: Good morning.
- Paul Sarahan: Yes, yes, Chairman. Management. Chair: OK. You may proceed.
- Paul Sarahan: I'm Paul Sarahan. I'm an attorney for Cook's Branch Management.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District, groundwater, water wells, domestic well, livestock well, exempt well, metering device, well meter, groundwater conservation district, Special District Local Laws Code, Water Code, Section 36.117, groundwater regulation, water rights, aquifer management, municipal utility, retail public utility, groundwater export, water supply contract, election
Summary:
The Committee on Natural Resources heard testimony on a series of water, utility, and groundwater-related bills. Early items included HB 5693, which would let Drainage District 7 hold board elections in November of odd-numbered years when a countywide election is occurring, and HB 5671, which would update the Johnson County Special Utility District by clarifying board eligibility, allowing bond issuance, and removing redundant TCEQ approval language to reduce costs and delays. Both bills were left pending after brief testimony from bill sponsors and local witnesses.
The committee also heard SB 1504, which would update the Gulf Coast Authority to allow video-conference participation in meetings, and SB 1302, aimed at closing a TCEQ permitting loophole that allowed dischargers with prior denials or suspensions to reapply through an automated process without meaningful review. SB 2692 drew substantial discussion: it would change the signature threshold for outside-city-limits customers appealing municipal utility rates to the PUC by customer class. Valero supported the bill as a way to avoid requiring large-volume users to gather signatures from unrelated residential customers, while the City of Corpus Christi opposed it, arguing that lowering the threshold to one customer could trigger expensive appeals costing $500,000 to $1 million. A PUC witness said such cases are increasing and that the agency would need additional staff under the fiscal note. SB 790, creating a simplified PUC complaint process for small water and wastewater billing disputes, and SB 1663, expanding TCEQ notice requirements for nearby residents when groundwater contamination is discovered, were also heard and left pending.
Additional bills included HB 3115, clarifying that the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District cannot require meters on exempt domestic or livestock wells; SB 1055, raising the Southeast Texas Groundwater Conservation District’s production fee cap from 1 cent to 7 cents per 1,000 gallons; and SB 1625, requiring private water and wastewater utilities to report cybersecurity incidents to TCEQ and DIR. The committee then took up pending business and adopted a substitute for SB 7, which made several changes to water fund use, eminent domain coordination, and EDAP-related provisions, and voted 10-0 to report it favorably. The committee also adopted a substitute for HB 2347, a county water conservation program bill, and reported it favorably 9-1. HB 5675 and SB 2476 were each reported favorably 10-0. The meeting concluded with adjournment.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 18th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul W. Mark. Liz Miranda. Mark C. Montigny. Michael O. Moore. Patrick M. O'Connor. Jacob R.
- Paul W. Mark. Liz. Paul W. Mark. Liz Miranda. Mark C. Montigny. Michael O. Moore. No. Patrick M.
- Paul W. Mark? No. No. No. Paul W. Mark. No. Liz Miranda. No. No. Mark C. Montigny. No. No.
- Paul R. Feeney. Yes. Yes. Dylan A. Fernandes. Barry R. Finegold. Thank you. Yes. Dylan A.
- Paul W. Mark. Liz Miranda. Paul W. Mark. Liz Miranda. Mark C. Montigny. Michael O. Moore, yes.
MN
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- Paul at Como Park High School, St. Paul Central High School, and Highland Park High School.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Proposed $3 million grant considered to study turning waste water heat into energy 4/14/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul and Duluth in conjunction with federal grant opportunities identified enough recoverable thermal
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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There is one amendment from Representative Paul.
- Paul. Paul? Aye. Rep. Paul votes aye. Nance? Rep. Nance votes aye. Ibarra? Aye. Rep.
- Thank you, Chair Paul and members of the committee.
- Thank you, Chair Paul and members of the committee.
- Thank you, Chair Paul, members of the committee.
Summary:
The Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee met on January 27 and first took executive action on three bills. House Bill 2311, which makes administrative changes to the Workforce Education Investment Accountability and Oversight Board, was reported out with a do pass recommendation after the Leavitt amendment was withdrawn; supporters emphasized transparency, accountability, and student success metrics, while one member opposed moving it forward and urged more interim work. House Bill 2324, which extends tuition waiver access for children of eligible veterans when a disability determination occurs after age 18, passed unanimously. House Bill 288, the Dietitian Licensure Compact, was amended to delay implementation until July 1, 2028 and then passed unanimously as a substitute bill; members cited workforce shortages and the value of broader licensure portability.
The committee then held public hearings on several bills. House Bill 2422 would shift private security guard licensing fees from individual guards to their employers, eliminate transfer fees, and penalize companies that require reimbursement; the sponsor and workers testified that the current system burdens low-wage guards and contributes to high turnover, while some members asked about whether fees could instead be lowered or eliminated. House Bill 2438 would create the SEEDS scholarship for early childhood education students using up to $10 million from the GET account if it remains sufficiently funded; the sponsor described it as a targeted test of surplus GET funds to address early learning workforce shortages, and testimony from educators, providers, and advocacy groups strongly supported it, while WASAC said the bill may need technical changes to avoid conflicts with existing 529 rules.
The committee also heard House Bill 2525, which would create a WSU heritage orchard program and registry for old or rare apple varieties; the sponsor and industry witnesses said it would preserve agricultural history, support research, and aid future breeding and education. Finally, House Bill 2586 would align Passport to Careers with federal financial aid formulas and automatically deem Passport-eligible youth financially needy for the Washington College Grant; the sponsor and WASAC said it would help foster youth and homeless students access aid earlier and more predictably, and multiple students and advocates testified in strong support. No final action was taken on the bills heard in public testimony during this portion of the meeting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.298, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, S.300, to improve accoun Feb 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So we'll start with number one, Paul Amendment number one.
- Senator Paul, you are recognized for your amendment. This amendment simply directs.
- So with that, I urge a no vote by my colleagues on the Paul Amendment.
- Senator Paul, you're recognized.
- Okay, so the question is on the Paul Amendment number one. All in favor say aye.
MN
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- Paul area, Senate ELCA. Pledge of Allegiance, please. Pledge of Allegiance, please.
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- Paul, Minnesota, Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Housing Finance and Policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, and hi to everybody.
- Barra, and Chair Paul.
- Chair Paul, members of the committee, my name is Bill Lyne.
- Chair Paul, members of the committee, my name is Bill Lyne.
- Representative Paul: aye. Representative Nance: aye.
Committee:
House Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Keywords:
training requirements, caregiving, family member, individual providers, home care, workforce education, investment accountability, administrative changes, oversight, education policy, nutritional health, dietetic professionals, licensure compact, interstate practice, healthcare regulation, education, pay it forward program, tuition, student loans, financial aid
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE Jun 17th, 2026
REVENUE & TAXATION- HOUSE SALES, USE, MISC. TAXES & EXEMPTIONS SUBCOM.
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul Garing, DFA. You're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Paul Garing, DFA. You're recognized. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Paul, could that lead to the price... Follow up, please.
- And, Paul, if you’ll introduce yourself again for the record. Thank you. Paul Gearing, DFA.
- Paul, if you could, I’d just explain for the benefit— Paul, if you could just explain for the benefit
Summary:
The committee first approved special expenses incurred by the committee, then took up interim study proposals. ISP 2025-069, sponsored by Representative Perry and presented by Representative Eaton, would move collection of sales tax on motor vehicles from the current post-purchase registration process to the point of sale at dealerships. Committee members and DFA discussed the current 60-day registration/tax payment window, possible fiscal and programming impacts on DFA, the added administrative burden on dealers, verification and audit issues, and concerns about whether the change would improve or complicate tax collection. After questions, the committee voted to send the proposal to research/interim study.
The committee then considered ISP 2025-071, from Representative Ray, based on House Bill 1636, which would phase out the state excise tax on soda over five years if revenue triggers were met. Representative Ray explained the tax revenue supports the Medicaid trust fund and said the proposal was intended to continue discussion after the bill failed on the House floor in the regular session. Members asked about the annual revenue generated, the trust fund’s other revenue sources, and whether the revenue would be replaced. DFA was asked to provide additional information on how withdrawals from the Medicaid trust fund are authorized and whether the legislature has oversight. The committee then approved the proposal for interim study and adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul residents.
- Paul residents. In our work with for St. Paul residents.
- Paul residents. The debt 32,000 St. Paul residents.
- Paul.
- Paul.
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul. Only homestead properties in the city of South St. Paul would qualify.
- Paul. South St.
- Paul.
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- Paul?
Committee:
Senate Taxes
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Paul. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Paul should all be paying the same price.
- Paul? Aye. Representative Paul votes aye. Penner? Without recommendation.
- Paul? Aye. Representative Paul votes aye. Penner? Without recommendation.
- Do you represent Paul?" "Thank you, Madam Chair.
Summary:
The Technology, Economic Development, and Veterans Committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026, and advanced six bills. House Bill 2325, creating a tourism self-supported assessment program for statewide tourism promotion, was amended to add certain large restaurants and retailers, adjust enforcement and governance provisions, and remove a recommendation tied to an advisory report; the committee adopted Amendment 264 and reported the substitute bill out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-0 vote, with one member excused. Members supporting the bill emphasized tourism’s economic benefits, local flexibility, and the need for stronger statewide marketing funding.
House Bill 2481, addressing surveillance-based price discrimination and surge pricing for retail goods, drew the most discussion. Representative Kloba withdrew the proposed substitute, and the committee voted on the bill as written. Members debated affordability, grocery pricing fairness, and the impact on businesses; Representative Waters said she would work on the issue further but urged a no vote. The bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-4 vote, with one excused.
House Bill 2503, on documentation for data used to train AI systems, was amended to require posting information describing efforts to remove child sexual abuse material from training datasets. Supporters said the bill promotes transparency and accountability in AI, while opponents warned the measure could burden startups and smaller developers. The amended bill was reported out with a due pass recommendation on an 8-4 vote, with one excused. House Bill 2397, concerning reimbursement timing under the State Fire Services Mobilization Plan, was amended so the 60-day reimbursement clock starts when complete documentation is received; it passed unanimously with one excused. House Bill 2278, on tourism promotion areas, and House Bill 2417, updating victim protections under the Washington Code of Military Justice, were both reported out unanimously with one excused.