Transcript Highlights:

• , is that in light of your targets this year, I have a revenue estimate that is the type you like: zero
• </c><01:00:01.359><c> So</c> that is the type you like, zero. So that is the type you like, zero.
• , because that's why the revenue estimate is zero, because it's totally unknown.
• </c><01:14:15.840><c> estimate</c><01:14:16.239><c> is</c><01:14:16.480><c> zero</c><01:14:16.880><c>
• because</c> the revenue estimate is zero because the revenue estimate is zero because it's<01:14:17.520

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• State Grant program, and so we're looking to make that correction in state statute to set that at zero
• </c><01:18:35.920><c> when</c><01:18:36.159><c> calculating</c> contribution of zero when calculating
• contribution of zero when calculating the<01:18:36.760><c> state</c><01:18:36.960><c> Grant</c><01:18
• EFC or expected family have had a zero EFC or expected family contribution<01:19:20.400><c> um</c><01
• </c><01:19:44.719><c> and</c><01:19:44.840><c> then</c><01:19:44.960><c> the</c> set that uh at zero

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• But Delta's made a commitment to get to net zero by 2050, and although there are things that we can do
• But Delta's made a commitment to get to net zero by 2050, and although there are things that we can do
• to get to Net Zero by 2050 and<00:27:04.919><c> although</c><00:27:05.240><c> there</c><00:27:05.360
• </c><00:27:16.960><c> is</c><00:27:17.200><c> sustainable</c> of getting to Net Zero is sustainable of
• getting to Net Zero is sustainable aviation<00:27:18.120><c> fuel</c><00:27:18.799><c> in</c><00:27:

Bills: HF1126 , HF967 , HF1066 , HF1669 , HF926

Committee: House Taxes

Keywords: property tax, Indian Tribe, tax exemption, Minnesota, public charity, property tax exemption, Minnesota statutes, unorganized territory, federally recognized, soil conservation, water conservation, local government aid, environmental funding, Minnesota legislation, tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, tobacco

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• As you may know, one of the key elements of the Department of Health and Human Services Mission Zero
• For these reasons, we ask the committee to support Senate Bill 114, and thank you for your time. zero
• Housing is a key component of our service array and has been a part of the success of Mission Zero to
• to reduce emergency department zero to reduce emergency department boarding<01:25:39.119><c> by</c><
• </c><01:27:44.239><c> opposed</c> there were 19 in support zero opposed there were 19 in support zero

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Is there any &gt;&gt; Motion carries 17 to zero.
• Is there any &gt;&gt; Motion carries. 17 to zero.
• Motion carries 17 to zero. Um, any objections going on consent calendar?
• Motion carries 17 to zero. Um any &gt;&gt; Yes. Motion carries 17 to zero.
• Is there any &gt;&gt; Motion carries 18 to zero.

Committee: House Housing

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee first took up House Bill 1598 and an amendment, 2026-0463H. Elliott Barry and Nick Norman testified that the amendment reflected a hard-fought compromise balancing concerns from all sides, and they urged no further changes. With no questions from members, the subcommittee voted unanimously to recommend the bill with the amendment to the full committee, 3-0, and closed the subcommittee. The housing committee then moved through several executive session bills. HB 1010 was amended with 2026-0274H, described as clarifying and implementing prior housing law (HB 631) governing residential units above office and retail space; the amendment was adopted unanimously and the bill was reported ought to pass as amended on a 17-0 vote and placed on consent. HB 65 was then voted ought to pass and also placed on consent, with members saying it was duplicative of the compromise reached on HB 1010. HB 1349 was reconsidered for a clarifying vote and again received unanimous support for its prior disposition, 17-0, and was placed on consent. The committee next took up HB 1523, which concerned homeowners associations. An amendment, 2026-0380H, removed Section 5’s Attorney General enforcement mechanism, added HOA conflict-of-interest approval language, and delayed the effective date to give stakeholders more time; it was adopted unanimously. The bill then passed 18-0 as amended and was put on consent. The committee also voted ITL on CACR 16, a constitutional amendment related to sleeping or homelessness issues, after debate over unintended consequences and whether it protected a basic right; the vote was 10-8, with a majority report assigned and a minority report to be written. Later, HB 108, dealing with inclusionary zoning, was voted ITL 10-8 after members argued the bill imposed unrealistic burdens and could halt development; a minority report was noted with amendment 0149H. HB 7, concerning ADUs and restrictive covenants, was also voted ITL 10-8 after discussion of unintended consequences and a proposed amendment to encourage second ADUs; it was sent to the regular calendar with a minority report and amendment 0289H. HB 1120, on water-related subdivision requirements, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent, with one member noting a study amendment had been offered. HB 1143, addressing housing-provider obligations and municipal enforcement powers, was ITL’d 17-1 and placed on consent. Finally, HB 1145, a fee/tax proposal tied to housing development, was ITL’d 11-7; members debated whether it would discourage development, and a minority report was assigned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Maryland's goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
• </c> emissions if they're greater than zero emissions if they're greater than zero is<01:57:46.560><c
• </c><02:03:07.000><c> zero</c><02:03:07.760><c> zero</c><02:03:08.360><c> impact</c><02:03:09.000><c>
• on</c> Reggie has zero zero zero impact on Reggie has zero zero zero impact on really<02:03:09.880><
• </c><03:30:40.400><c> But</c> now buy zero emission buses. Okay? But now buy zero emission buses.

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, April 2, 2026, 960, senate, all

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• Five to zero. Okay, that vote is five to zero. So we'll place that bill, that measure on call.
• Most Californians subscribe; a majority of Californians from age zero to age 100...
• A majority of Californians from age zero to age 100 are Amazon Prime subscribers.
• Eight to zero. One call. That bill has eight aye votes. It's on call for remaining members.
• Seven to zero. That bill is out. Item 9 is SB 951 by Senator Reyes. Current vote is 5 to 1.

Committee: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on AI, privacy, and surveillance. SB 903 would prohibit AI from independently providing psychotherapy or presenting itself as a licensed mental health provider, require disclosure and informed consent, and reinforce confidentiality and privacy protections for therapy records. Supporters, including a mother and therapist whose son died by suicide after extensive chats with ChatGPT, argued the bill is needed to prevent harmful, crisis-related interactions. Behavioral health groups and labor/privacy organizations supported the measure, while TechNet, the California Medical Association, and the California Hospital Association opposed unless amended, saying the bill could restrict useful clinical tools and create conflicts around triage, screening, and data use. The committee passed SB 903 4-0 to Appropriations, with members noting the need for further work on definitions and implementation. SB 1119 would create a broader framework for chatbot safety for children, including annual risk assessments, crisis response protocols, default child protections, parental controls, notice and time limits, restrictions on advertising and use of children’s data, incident reporting, audits, and a private right of action. The author and supporters again cited the death of Adam Raine as evidence that chatbots can reinforce suicidal ideation and isolate children. Common Sense Media and several labor and privacy groups supported the bill. CalChamber, TechNet, the California State Sheriffs’ Association, and other industry and local government groups opposed unless amended, raising concerns about vague standards, overlap with SB 243, prescriptive design mandates, and litigation risk. The committee approved SB 1119 4-0 to Judiciary, with amendments to be taken there. The committee also heard SB 1013, which would tighten rules for automated license plate reader data by requiring DOJ audits, employee training, and a 30-day retention limit for most data. Supporters said the bill responds to documented misuse and over-retention of data that mostly belongs to innocent drivers. Law enforcement groups opposed, arguing the retention limit would hinder investigations and reduce the usefulness of ALPRs in serious or delayed cases. The bill passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 1292, a local control bill for six cities, would allow camera or sensor-based enforcement of curb and loading zones, with a human reviewing each violation before issuance. Supporters said it would help cities manage congestion and unsafe blocking of bike lanes and loading zones; privacy advocates warned about expanding automated surveillance. It passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, the committee heard SB 1101, which would require higher education institutions to notify students, faculty, and staff when personal information is shared with federal agencies and limit disclosure to what is legally required. Supporters framed it as a transparency and anti-doxing measure in response to recent federal investigations and subpoenas; there was no opposition testimony. The bill passed 5-0 to Appropriations. The committee then began hearing SB 951, the California Worker Technological Displacement Act, which would require advance notice and reporting when employers displace workers due to technology and give displaced workers priority for openings, but the transcript cuts off before the hearing concluded.

Transcript Highlights:

• This is a support support bill with zero no votes, thank you and respectfully ask for your aye vote.
• Assembly Bill 620 by Assemblymember Jackson, an act relating to zero emission vehicles.
• I have no zero, the measure passes.
• This has been a bipartisan bill with zero no votes, and I respectfully ask for an aye vote.
• Clerk will close the roll, tally the vote size 58, no zero. The measure passes.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I hope my colleagues will support the ITL motion of the committee that voted five to zero.
• </c><01:39:04.639><c> Uh</c><01:39:05.040><c> Senator</c> to zero. Thank you, Senator.
• Uh Senator to zero. Thank you, Senator.
• </c><01:48:34.639><c> Senator</c><01:48:34.960><c> Ganon</c> pass by voted 4 to zero.
• Senator Ganon pass by voted 4 to zero.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You you went from zero to the long way.
• You you went from zero to the to<00:40:44.560><c> the</c><00:40:44.720><c> max.
• I mean this is zero to 3.8.
• </c> right now in our state, we have zero right now in our state, we have zero guard<00:45:23.599><c>
• </c><00:45:26.960><c> We</c> Right now in our state, we have zero guardrails around these embryos.

Bills: HF4609 , HF4401

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy

Transcript Highlights:

• Some years it was zero. I mean, it depends on the counties where we have a death investigation.
• Some years it was zero. I mean, it depends on the counties where we have a death investigation.
• Some years it was zero. I mean, it depends on the counties where we have a death investigation.
• Zero money on both pages, I think, because it's new.
• Zero money on both more than the $5.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Dedicated Funds met to review the House budget provision that would impose a 5% administrative charge on a broad list of dedicated funds, with some exemptions. Members discussed the House approach versus the Senate’s more general approach of leaving the governor discretion over which funds could be charged. The chair explained the committee was hearing from agencies about any legal, contractual, or practical reasons their funds should be exempt, and the agenda was expanded to include several departments and written submissions from others. The Department of Education testified first, identifying several funds it said should be exempt: a printing revolving fund that is funded by transfers rather than fees; teacher certification, which is self-funded by educator licensing fees and would require an immediate fee increase if charged; a vending stand set-aside tied to the federal Randolph-Sheppard program and subject to federal approval and vendor committee procedures; and a public school infrastructure/safety account, where most revenue is transferred from the education trust fund or general fund rather than generated by fees. Members questioned the department about the effect on school safety projects and whether the fee would simply reduce the number of projects completed each year. The Veterans Home asked for exemptions for three funds: a donation benefit account used for recreational activities and quality-of-life expenses for residents, a small memorial trust fund whose interest supports veteran activities, and a resident member account that holds veterans’ personal income such as Social Security and pensions. The department argued the charge would reduce donations, cut services, and effectively function like an income tax on vulnerable veterans. The Banking Department also requested exemption for its consumer credit administration license fund, saying it is used to keep exam fees low and is expressly intended by statute to reduce costs on regulated businesses; it said the 5% charge would undermine that framework and could eventually force higher fees. The Department of Justice began testimony on its dedicated funds, starting with the medical legal investigative fund, which pays for death investigations and related services under statute and without general fund support. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee mainly heard testimony and asked questions about the practical and legal effects of applying the administrative charge.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, the negative 1,500 maximum SAI is what replaced the zero expected family contribution.
• So, the negative 1,500 maximum SAI is what replaced the zero expected family contribution.
• , you'll see about 30% of students had an expected family contribution, EFC, of zero or less. continue
• </c><01:26:49.880><c> or</c><01:26:50.040><c> less</c> The family contribution, EFC, of zero or less
• If you compare this to the blue area to the left of the category zero, it shows about 45% of students

Committee: House Higher Education Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• The procurement of the Franklin County land had zero public input. Mr.
• legislators questions regarding his corrections work the procurement of the franklin county land had zero

Committee: All JBC-PERSONNEL

Summary: The committee met and took several budget-related items out of order. It first approved a revised Auditor’s Office letter and amendment that reduced requested salary and match increases to 10 percent for operations and UCP, and then approved a revised Lieutenant Governor’s Office request that kept positions at line-item maximums while revising regular salary and match appropriations to a total increase of $99,876. Both items passed without objection. The committee then considered a member amendment from Senator Rice to Senate Bill 30 affecting the Governor’s Office. The amendment would eliminate one Governor senior advisor position, reducing authorized positions from 59 to 58 and cutting regular salaries and matching funds by a total of $264,895. Senator Rice argued the change was warranted because of concerns about former Corrections Secretary Joe Profury’s conduct, transparency, and refusal to appear before Joint Performance Review. Members debated the relevance of the amendment to current duties, whether the governor could still hire the individual in another role, and whether a Board of Corrections member could speak. After discussion, the committee rejected the amendment on a roll call vote. Under regular business, the committee approved an OPM request to reinstate a labor market rate at the crime lab so it can recruit two medical examiners, with pay up to $300,000 for those positions. Members also approved Arkansas State University-Jonesboro’s request for 11 positions tied to the new veterinary medicine school, including clinic, lab, communications, mental health, and administrative roles. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• By your vote of 14 aye and zero no, you have voted House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3470 to
• By your vote of 14-I and zero-no, you have voted.

Committee: House Children and Families

Summary: The Committee on Children and Families met in executive session with a quorum present and considered three bills. House Bill 3322, the Houseman education and foster care bill, was moved out of committee and passed 14-0. House Bill 1872, a domestic abuse-related bill, was amended and converted into a new House committee substitute after Representative Reuter explained that it would allow certain convicted survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, or coercion to petition for post-conviction review and possible resentencing based on documentary evidence of abuse. Members asked about the scope of the bill, the evidence required, and whether it could affect sex trafficking cases; several members expressed concerns about drafting and workability, and the substitute ultimately failed on a 5-yes, 8-present vote. The committee then took up House Bill 3470, the Missouri Hope/Charity Act. Representative Schmidt explained a substitute that changed the bill’s name to match the Senate version and added a one-year task force on the protection of children and families to review implementation, report on benefits, and recommend improvements to state and local processes. Members discussed whether the name should remain “Hope Act” rather than “Charity Act,” and the sponsor said she would consider that suggestion and continue working with the Senate. The committee adopted the substitute and then passed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3470 by a 14-0 vote. At the end of the meeting, the chair thanked members and noted that her family was present in the front row, then adjourned the committee.

Transcript Highlights:

• With a vote of 10 ayes and zero nays, I declare your bill to have passed. Thank you, members.
• Zero nay. Madam Chair, I declare your bill to have passed. Thank you, Mr.

Bills: SB1475 , SB2049 , SB1966 , SB1531 , SB80

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: memorial, infrastructure, transportation, dedication, Toby Keith, SB 2049, Oklahoma Department of Transportation, ODOT, Transportation Commission, surety bond, surety company, performance bond, contractor nonperformance, construction contract, public works, transportation contracts, bond claim, state transportation projects, Title 69, OMES

Transcript Highlights:

• Lawson and I Fugate, Harris, I declare the vote with a vote of 10 aye and zero nay.
• Harris, Fugate, Lawson, I declare the vote with a vote of 10 aye and zero nay.

Committee: House Rules

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Committee, by your vote of nine ayes, zero noes, and three present, you have voted House Committee Substitute
• By your vote of 12 ayes, zero noes, you have voted House Bill 1627 do pass.

Committee: House Higher Education and Workforce Development

Summary: The Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development met in executive session and first took up House Bill 123, a higher education funding reform bill. Representative Black, the bill sponsor, explained a committee substitute that lowered the proposed scholarship benefit from full tuition to $5,000 per semester or the lesser of tuition, tied the scholarships to qualified higher education funding, and clarified that institutions must continue existing scholarship programs for top ACT/SAT students. He also said the substitute revised the performance-funding model to better reflect workforce needs, institutional outcomes, and higher education community feedback, while lowering the fiscal note. Committee members asked about how the model would treat two-year versus four-year institutions, whether funding would be assigned individually or through a block approach, and whether the bill would prevent future funding reductions. The sponsor said the model uses different factors for two-year and four-year schools, would generally operate more like the current two-year funding approach, and would initially guarantee institutions at least the prior year’s funding unless all institutions are reduced proportionally. Some members expressed concern that this could limit legislative appropriations flexibility, while others said the proportional-reduction language preserved that power. The substitute was adopted, and House Committee Substitute for House Bill 123 was voted do pass by a roll call of 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 3 present. The committee then voted House Bill 1627 do pass without discussion, passing it by a roll call of 12 ayes and 0 noes. The meeting then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• On this question, 33 yeas, zero nays, one absent, not voting.
• On this question, 33, yay, zero nays, one absent, not voting.

Keywords: 994, senate, all

Summary: The Senate first took up Senate Bill 155 on adjunct teaching permits. After adopting a Senate amendment to the House amendment, the chamber concurred in the House amendment as amended and passed the bill 33-0, with one member absent and not voting. The amendment was described as creating an exception so a criminal history check would not be required every year, and the bill was presented as a tool to help county boards fill vacancies, especially in shortage areas. The chamber then received a large number of committee reports and advanced several House bills on first reading. These included measures on creating the Team West Virginia Corporation, establishing the West Virginia Collaboratory, the Foster Youth Post-Secondary Transition Awareness Act, business-ready site programs, volunteer fire company allowances, extending qualified opportunity zones, natural resource police retirement, PEIA treatment flexibility, PANS/PANDAS, ALS care services, abuse prevention, the respiratory care interstate compact, peer support services, tax lien sales, the Neighborhood Investment Program, bonds for the Science and Culture Center, and a comprehensive energy development policy and plan. Several bills were reported as amended by committees, and one energy bill was referred to the Rules Committee. Additional committee action included reports on a bill to repeal the school-transfer eligibility protection, a load forecast accountability bill, oil and gas well plugging provisions, a TANF drug-screening extension, and a bill authorizing the Supreme Court of Appeals to create child protection commissioners. Most of these were advanced on first reading after unanimous consent. The Senate then moved to adjourn until the next day, with announcements of upcoming committee meetings before the chamber adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 1317 having received 43 aye votes and zero nay votes.
• Senate Bill 1533 having received 43 aye votes and zero nay votes, I declare the same to have passed.

Bills: SB1534 , SB1473 , SB1379 , SB1743 , SB1769 , SB1195 , SB1245 , SB1420 , SB1945 , SB514 , SB346 , SB1593 , SB1782 , SB1366 , SB1497 , SB366 , SB1895 , SB2048 , SB2005 , SB2006 , SB710 , SB1480 , SB2135 , SB2130 , SCR16 , SB1457 , SB1732 , SB1317 , SB1533

Keywords: charitable organization, charitable nonprofit corporation, nonprofit corporation, nonstock corporation, 501(c)(3), charitable solicitation, charitable contributions, fundraising, professional fundraiser, professional solicitor, professional fundraising counsel, Secretary of State registration, Form 990, Attorney General enforcement, district attorney, consent judgment, civil penalty, nonprofit governance, board of directors, fiduciary duty

Transcript Highlights:

• Ayes 38, no zero on file item 79. Ayes 38, no zero on the remaining items.

Keywords: 987, senate, all