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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 10/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> have any feedback on that? have any feedback on that?
- Anybody have feedback on that? I think it's important. We have a lot of work to do.
- Any other feedback? >> Yes. >> Tony, introduce yourself. >> Sarmento from Quick Trip.
- Any other feedback? >> Yes. >> Tony, introduce yourself. >> Sarmento from Quick Trip.
- Any other feedback? feedback? feedback? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/25/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- as transparent with other stakeholders by proactively sending out draft language and soliciting feedback
- as transparent with other stakeholders by proactively sending out draft language and soliciting feedback
- as transparent with other stakeholders by proactively sending out draft language and soliciting feedback
- uh is very much welcomed in feedback uh is very much welcomed in this<01:20:06.440><c> continued</c>
- from from people as to um what feedback from from people as to um what what<01:23:57.440><c> we</c><
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (2-25-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, thank you, Chair Petri, and members of the committee, for allowing us to share some feedback on
- Well, thank you, Chair Petri, and members of the committee, for allowing us to share some feedback on
- and the quick appreciates the feedback and the quick feedback<01:34:09.520><c> um</c><01:34:10.320><
- um please proceed and bring up feedback um please proceed and bring up what<01:34:11.600><c> you</c>
- Members of the committee, for allowing us to share some feedback on House Bill 695.
Keywords:
Meeting start 00:06:05
Roll Call 00:06:33
HB 152 Discussion 00:07:55
HB 152 PHS 2 Vote 00:10:12
HB 545 Discussion
HB 545 PHS 1 Vote 00:13:47
HB 606 Discussion 00:15:15
HB 606 Vote 00:16:32
HJR 30 Discussion
HJR Vote 00:19:07
HJR 32 Discussion 00:20:25
HJR 32 PHS 1 Vote 00:23:11
HJR 34 Discussion 00:25:04
HJR 34 PHS 1 Vote 00:28:50
HJR 46 Discussion 00:30:09
HJR 46 Vote 00:34:15
HJR 53 Discussion 00:35:40
HJR 53 Vote 00:38:55
HJR 54 Discussion 00:40:15
HJR 54 Vote 00:40:50
HB 546 Discussion 00:42:15
HB 546 PHS 1 Vote 00:46:15
HB 605 Discussion 00:47:38
HB 605 PHS 1 Vote 00:52:10
HB 694 Discussion 00:53:46
HB 694 Vote 01:07:47
HB 695 Discussion Only 01:10:20, 958, all
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met on February 25 and considered a series of bills and joint resolutions, mostly involving appropriations, capital projects, and local infrastructure funding. The committee first adopted PHS 2 and passed House Bill 152, which creates a Medicaid supplemental payment program for public ground ambulance providers; the sponsor said the substitute ensures no state general fund dollars will be used and that local agencies must identify a funding source for any required match. HB 152 was reported favorably on a 20-0 vote. The committee also passed House Bill 545, the annual claims bill, after members confirmed all executive-branch claims were included; it was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Bill 606, requiring reporting for general obligation bonds, also passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The committee then took up several joint resolutions tied to capital and infrastructure spending. House Joint Resolution 30, concerning water projects, was described as implementing ranked projects under the Waters program administered by KIA and was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. House Joint Resolution 32, concerning school facilities construction, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after discussion referencing the Auditor’s report and questions about a Johnson County Schools expenditure; it also passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 34, relating to contingent appropriations for KCTCS, was amended by PHS 1 and advanced after testimony outlining three projects in Somerset, Jefferson Community and Technical College, and Glasgow; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 46, for local road projects, was described as funding the highest-scoring local road requests from a larger pool of applications and passed 21-0.
The committee also advanced House Joint Resolution 53, authorizing release of funds for KSU’s Health Sciences Center project, after KSU officials said the building is needed for nursing and allied health programs and promised a business plan report by November 1, 2025; it passed 21-0. House Joint Resolution 54, authorizing funds related to the State Fair Board, also passed unanimously. Later, the committee considered House Bill 546, which revises the local roads and streets program by adding a DOT-developed scoring system, monthly reporting, a match requirement, and a $500,000 project cap; members asked about the cap and were told larger projects should be handled through other mechanisms. HB 546 was reported favorably on a 21-0 vote. Finally, House Bill 605, a technical corrections and update bill for the local economic relief grant program, was amended by PHS 1 and discussed as expanding eligibility, including to the Delta Regional Authority and certain local-affiliated applicants; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 605.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- As far as we know, we have received no feedback.
- If you're just consulting the board, predominantly you're only getting feedback from folks who are familiar
- jurisdiction over elections to make sure that we have more of a public process with more public feedback
Summary:
The Committee on Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections heard and voted on several election- and campaign-related bills. SB 1006 would raise the threshold for itemizing in-state individual contributions on committee campaign finance reports from $100 to $200 and require aggregate reporting of smaller contributions; it passed 4-3. SB 1029 would treat a candidate committee as intending to terminate upon the candidate’s death and allow designated individuals to serve as treasurer and close out the account; a Town of Queen Creek representative testified in support, describing difficulties after the deaths of two council members, and the bill passed unanimously 7-0.
SB 1038 would require county election officials to transmit the cast vote record to the Secretary of State and prohibit alteration of that record except as otherwise allowed by law. Testimony and debate focused on whether the CVR is already a public record and whether the bill was needed to prevent counties from changing release practices; it passed 4-3. SB 1237 would add county recorders and the chair and ranking members of the House and Senate election committees to the list of officials the Secretary of State must consult when prescribing the Elections Procedures Manual. The Arizona Association of Counties and Pinal County Recorder Dana Lewis supported the bill as a way to ensure recorder input and reduce litigation; it passed 4-3.
SB 1057 would require vendors providing ballot paper fraud countermeasures to meet specified ISO certifications and include at least three listed security features. Members discussed the standards and whether the bill needed further safeguards, with one member noting possible floor amendments and another objecting that ISO is an international standard; it passed 4-3. Several other bills were held, including measures at the sponsor’s request and the remaining items on the agenda, and the committee adjourned without further action.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
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Keywords:
underground facilities, excavation safety, One-Call Notification System, utility protection, public safety, underground damage prevention, notification system, construction safety, pipeline protection, utility management, Alabama Municipal Electric Authority, director compensation, municipality, electricity supply, board of directors, postpartum depression, postnatal care, maternal mental health, perinatal depression, postpartum screening
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
WTL Public Hearing 04-09-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- c><00:02:39.120><c> his</c><00:02:39.360><c> input</c><00:02:39.840><c> and</c><00:02:40.239><c> feedback
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Summary:
The Committee on Water and Land heard GM 735, a nomination for consideration and confirmation to the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) of Michael Chia for a term ending June 30, 2029. HCDA Executive Director Craig Nakamoto testified in support, saying Chia had served on the board over the past year and brought experience in financial planning, client advising, and a willingness to serve the community. The committee also noted written testimony in support from DBEDT Director James Tokioka, Mike Ozua, and Ianaka LLC.
Members discussed Chia’s role as the Kakaako business representative on the HCDA board and noted that his business is located in the Kakaako Community Development District. The chair praised HCDA’s work and said the agency’s responsibilities appear to be expanding beyond Oahu to the neighbor islands, including Maui. Chia thanked the committee and said he looked forward to the next four years.
The chair recommended advise and consent on GM 735. There was no discussion against the motion, and the recommendation was adopted by vote, with the chair and vice chair voting aye; Senator Chang voted aye; Senator McKelby and Senator Dort were excused. The committee then concluded its agenda.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Mar 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So I wanted to make sure that we had a presentation, you know, based on that feedback as well. >> Yes
- I'm sure will be getting a lot of feedback from our local governments, whether they're back home or and
- I'm sure there will be very proactive it and I'm sure we will as well in order to get their feedback.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We used that feedback to develop our strategic framework, and in the last few months have met with an
- So we've heard good feedback on what the domains of that technical assistance would look like.
- We posted the regulations for notice to let people comment on them, and we received some feedback that
- So we still have to submit it to another entity and still wait for their feedback.
- I'd love a little bit more feedback on what happened. Now, should I wait for the director?
Summary:
The hearing began with a stakeholder presentation from Let California Kids Hear urging coverage of pediatric hearing aids for children in the large group market. Advocates described the issue as a long-running developmental emergency, argued that existing state efforts have been inefficient, and said the new proposal would cover about 70% to 80% of affected children without new spending by redirecting existing dollars. Public commenters, including parents, audiologists, and children’s advocates, strongly supported the proposal and emphasized the need for timely access to sound. The chair thanked the group and noted hope for a future fix, including continued work on the exchange market.
The Department of Finance then gave a broad budget warning about the state’s more than $20 billion structural deficit and said new investments must be weighed against out-year shortfalls. HCAI followed with an overview of its programs, including CalRx insulin and naloxone, reproductive health grants, the Office of Health Care Affordability, seismic hospital compliance, workforce programs, and the Data Exchange Framework. Members asked about geographic targeting of workforce funds, behavioral health pipeline programs, the status of the 21st Century Nursing Initiative, and future CalRx products such as EpiPens and GLP-1s. HCAI also described its enforcement approach for health care spending targets, saying the board would not change the targets in response to H.R. 1, and outlined the diaper access initiative, which will distribute diapers through hospitals in higher-need areas.
Several HCAI budget items were discussed and held open, including additional expenditure authority, the transfer of the Data Exchange Framework and Office of the Patient Advocate, long-term care payment transparency staffing, and reporting on health care worker waiting periods. The department also presented its Behavioral Health Services Act workforce initiative and a proposed $100 million General Fund offset, which both the LAO and the chair questioned as unclear and potentially one-time in nature. HCAI said the final workforce plan would be adjusted after stakeholder consultation if the offset proceeds. The department also described the Rural Health Transformation Program, saying California received $233.6 million in federal funds, had to revise its proposal to satisfy CMS, and must obligate the money by October 30; the program will fund rural care models, workforce development, and technology, with grants rolled out on a phased basis.
The Department of Managed Health Care then presented its budget and three legislative implementation requests: SB 41 on PBM reform, SB 306 on prior authorization transparency, and AB 1041 on provider credentialing timelines. Finally, the administration outlined a menopause care proposal requiring coverage and education for menopause-related services, provider training, and an outreach campaign, with DMHC requesting staffing and funding to implement and enforce the new requirements. Throughout the hearing, most items were held open for later action, and no final votes were taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Department for 10 years, 20 years, 30 years, some even 40 years, and we asked them to give us feedback
- And thank you, Chair, for putting together this incredible panel and for your allowance of my feedback
- But what is your, what is your, "...but what is your—how are you approaching the feedback that's been
- I would hope, and maybe I'll ask this question to you to close, which is: as you gather feedback from
- And...” “...that’s really critical, that the legislature have some feedback in that regard.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee first heard two bills. AB 1665 by Assemblymember Pacheco would require school sports coaches to complete approved mental health training. Supporters said coaches are trusted adults who are often first to notice student-athlete distress, and a witness described personal experience with body image and disordered eating pressures in athletics. There was no opposition, and the bill was moved out of committee on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, ultimately passing 9-0 after add-on votes. AB 2316 by Assemblymember Hoover would allow charter schools to apply for the same financial hardship relief in the state school facilities program that traditional districts can seek. Supporters argued this would improve parity and help smaller and low-income charter schools access permanent facilities; some initially opposed agencies said their concerns were addressed by amendments. The bill also passed unanimously, 9-0, to Appropriations.
The committee then took up a consent calendar containing 12 additional measures, including bills on education funding, facilities, and other school-related matters, plus a resolution. Those items were approved on a 7-0 vote, with the roll left open for add-on votes. After the bill hearing portion was recessed and later reconvened, additional members added votes to AB 1665, AB 2316, and the consent calendar, bringing each to 9-0.
The committee then held an informational hearing on state-level education governance, centered on Governor Newsom’s proposal to restructure the California Department of Education and the role of the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction, with AB 2117 serving as a policy vehicle carrying the same language and no action to be taken. Testimony came from the Legislative Analyst’s Office, the Education Commission of the States, and former CDE chief deputy Richard Zager. Witnesses reviewed the history of California’s governance structure, compared it with other states, and discussed accountability, legislative oversight, and the role of the superintendent under the proposal. Committee members raised concerns about preserving checks and balances, the fiscal implementation plan, county-office relationships, and whether the superintendent’s role would be reduced too far; no vote was taken at the informational hearing.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Department for 10 years, 20 years, 30 years, some even 40 years, and we asked them to give us feedback
- And thank you, Chair, for putting together this incredible panel and for your allowance of my feedback
- I would hope, and maybe I'll ask this question to you to close, which is as you gather feedback from
- I would hope, and maybe I'll ask this question to you to close, which is as you gather feedback from
- With that confirmation, I think that’s really critical that the Legislature have some feedback in that
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL Jul 9th, 2026
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA ADVISORY COUNCIL
Transcript Highlights:
- you can also do a brain health score, a personal brain health score, and it'll provide you some feedback
- you can also do a brain health score, a personal brain health score, and it'll provide you some feedback
- I do need your help and your feedback. There's a lot of bright minds in this room.
- I do need your help and your feedback. There's a lot of bright minds in this room.
Summary:
The Arkansas Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met to introduce members, adopt its rules and procedures, approve prior minutes, and authorize the co-chairs to approve special expenses. The main discussion focused on updating the Arkansas State Plan for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, with David Cook of the Alzheimer’s Association outlining major changes in prevalence, caregiving burden, diagnostics, and treatment since the prior plan. He noted rising disease and caregiver numbers in Arkansas, the expansion of amyloid PET access, the growing use of blood-based biomarkers, and the availability of FDA-approved treatments such as Leqembi and Kisunla, while emphasizing that access, insurance coverage, and provider education remain major barriers.
Members and presenters also discussed the need to better reach rural primary care providers, who may not be aware of new diagnostics and therapies, and the bottlenecks caused by limited specialists and infusion capacity. There was concern about overreliance on blood tests without confirmatory evaluation, and several members stressed the importance of collaboration, public education, and promoting brain health through exercise and diet. The council also heard about existing programs such as the dementia services coordinator, the BOLD grant, caregiver respite grants, workforce training, and a pilot dementia resource center with UAMS Centers on Aging.
The council approved a new four-part outline for the next state plan: advancing risk reduction and brain health/early detection, strengthening family caregiver support, improving access to diagnostics and treatment, and supporting access and quality of care, including workforce and crisis response. Members also agreed to consider future agenda items on new treatments, brain health and lifestyle prevention, workforce training, and possible legislative changes to the enabling statute. The meeting ended with discussion of scheduling the next meeting, tentatively set for August 12 in Hot Springs, and adjournment.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Continuing Care Retirement Communities Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, thank you for the feedback, but we can hear you. Thank you for allowing us to contribute.
- We like our amenities, and our resident advisory council has a very active role in providing feedback
- We know from our experience on our resident advisory council that feedback...
- We know from our experience on our resident advisory council that feedback between residents and those
Summary:
The Special Commission on Continuing Care Retirement Communities held a public hearing focused on studying CCRCs in Massachusetts, including their financial viability, consumer protections, oversight, entrance fee and refund policies, advertising, and procedures for closure or ownership changes. Chair Rep. Tom Stanley and co-chair Sen. Pat Jehlen opened by explaining the commission’s mandate under Chapter 197 of the Acts of 2024 and asked speakers to keep testimony brief. Several commissioners and staff also emphasized the importance of hearing directly from residents, providers, and advocates.
Resident testimony largely centered on two themes: the need for stronger resident representation and the need for clearer, faster refund protections. Multiple residents urged the legislature to require resident seats on governing boards, including full voting rights on national or nonprofit boards, and to make board minutes and meetings more transparent. Several speakers described long delays in receiving entrance-fee refunds after leaving a community, with one family reporting an 18-month wait and financial hardship; they called for a one-year refund limit, vacancy-order systems, escrow or reserve protections, and state oversight or guarantee funds. One resident also argued that CCRCs should be more clearly defined in state law and possibly licensed or certified so only approved communities can market themselves as CCRCs.
Providers and operators generally described CCRCs as valuable models for aging in place and emphasized transparency, resident engagement, and the benefits of nonprofit ownership. Speakers from nonprofit communities said residents often serve on boards or committees, participate in budgeting and planning, and benefit from integrated care, amenities, and financial stability. A for-profit operator also said residents receive disclosure and input, while noting that CCRCs vary widely and that consumer education is important. Commissioners echoed several recurring issues at the end of the hearing, especially the need to define what a CCRC is and to address refund timelines and information sharing. No votes were taken; the hearing concluded with notice that the next virtual meeting would be on June 23 at 10:00 a.m., and written testimony was invited by email.
CT
Connecticut 2026 Regular Session
Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Policy and Planning Committee June 17th Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- creative and media plans with the UCC leadership and marketing staff and is moving forward based on feedback
- the UCC leadership and marketing staff and is moving forward based on feedback from the group.
- Based on feedback from the group, they have made adjustments and will be doing A-B testing with the draft
- I don't know, Zach, if this is something you focused on, but we've certainly received some mixed feedback
Summary:
The meeting began with approval of the May minutes and then moved into administrative updates on several 2025 legislative workstreams. Staff reported progress on two marketing efforts tied to the youth mental health crisis: one focused on increasing awareness and use of urgent crisis centers, and another broader crisis-continuum campaign led by United Way. Both projects are refining materials based on working-group feedback and aim to have materials ready before the start of the school year. Updates were also given on the UCC private insurance review and the crisis continuum review, both of which are gathering data and reconvening working groups over the summer.
The main discussion centered on a Civic Solutions Group update on Medicaid school billing. The contractor explained that the project is examining why Connecticut schools are not billing for behavioral health and related services, with the goal of maximizing federal reimbursement. Members clarified that the study is about schools billing for services, not private providers billing in schools. Questions focused on whether Medicaid has caps or authorization issues when students receive services both in school and in the community, and whether recent federal or state changes affect billing. The contractor said the work is still in data collection and analysis, and that some issues, such as reauthorization procedures, were outside his scope. Participants also raised concerns about perceived barriers, fee-for-service limitations, and the need to distinguish school-based billing from provider billing.
A second major presentation came from Disability Rights Connecticut on a separate legislative study concerning behavioral health issues affecting students receiving special education. The subgroup is examining the feasibility and impact of requiring evidence-based interventions, especially for challenging behaviors that can lead to restraint and seclusion, and is also looking at monitoring and random audits of restraint and seclusion practices. The team described its project plan, including literature reviews, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and data requests from the State Department of Education and other stakeholders. Members emphasized that the work is aimed primarily at private providers under the statute, but may have broader relevance. Questions from the group focused on whether the study would include public schools, how evidence-based practices apply to students with intellectual disabilities and autism, and whether caregivers or parents would be interviewed; the presenters said caregiver input is not currently part of the charge. The meeting ended with reminders about the July 15 meeting, which will include a Solnit briefing, and a note that August TCB meetings will not be held, though a workshop on the Connecticut Children’s Behavioral Health Provider Survey is being planned for late July or early August.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- So I actually submitted a survey to 150 state departments to get their feedback.
- We've gotten some incredible feedback from that, and we're able to kind of implement those things.
- I had incredible mentors throughout my career that I was willing to learn from and absorb their feedback
- Feedback sometimes wasn’t great, but I turned that around and made it into something positive.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I've taken a lot of feedback and have a number of friends who are parents of Children in Edmond public
- And I think I've done a good job of taking that feedback and trying to condense that feedback into how
- And I'll say I think the biggest aspect that the feedback that I've gotten is that right now we really
Bills:
HB1427, SB1403, SB1448, SB1489, SB1546, SB1557, SB1614, SB1377, SB1990, SB1439, SB1630, SB1632, SB1696, SB1796, SB1824, SB1362, SB1849, SB2066, SB2071, SB2104, SB933, SB1633, SB1224, SB1246, SB1280, SB1303, SB1346
Keywords:
tax credit, clean-burning fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, environmental impact, vehicle modification, renewable energy, job incentives, tax rebates, Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program, employment growth, wage requirements, Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, consumer protection, unfair trade practices, deceptive practices, exemptions, statutory exemptions, Corporation Commission
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- to approve a single screening instrument that the state would pay for that is based on just the feedback
- Moving to one approved screener was actually not in my original language, but this was feedback from
- And again, that was based on feedback from a number of educators in schools.
- And I think just my feedback from teachers was the transitional program seemed to be very well liked
Bills:
SB1290, SB1332, SB1369, SB1379, SB1381, SB1386, SB1390, SB1428, SB1584, SB1696, SB175, SB1778, SB1794, SB1806, SB1836, SB201
Keywords:
2-1-1 services, revolving fund, Department of Human Services, crisis pregnancy, abortion, legal funding, housing, infrastructure, water projects, Oklahoma Water Resources Board, economic development, zero-interest loans, clawback provision, local contractors, mental health, crisis services, 988 Lifeline, suicide prevention, behavioral health, human trafficking
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Civil Rights & Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- And I've heard very strong positive feedback regarding this bill.
- I have received helpful technical feedback from a couple of Washington departments, including driving
- folks in my community are enrolled Native American members, and I've heard very strong positive feedback
- I have received helpful technical feedback from a couple of Washington departments, including driving
Keywords:
interment, location choices, remains, Washingtonians, funeral services, condominium, housing, warranty, property rights, construction, public safety, vulnerable users, pedestrians, protected classes, transportation, corporate filings, secretary of state, business entity filings, annual reports, foreign corporation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- folks in my community are enrolled Native American members, and I've heard very strong positive feedback
- I have received helpful technical feedback from a couple of Washington departments, including driving
- folks in my community are enrolled Native American members, and I've heard very strong positive feedback
- I have received helpful technical feedback from a couple of Washington departments, including driving
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on House Bill 2239, which would allow family burial grounds on privately owned land and exempt them from private cemetery requirements, while imposing limits such as recording burials with the county auditor, setbacks, and a cap on the burial ground covering no more than 10% of the parcel. The sponsor said the bill is intended to help rural landowners and families, including Native communities, keep burials on land with family and cultural significance. Testimony from a farmer and the Washington Cattlemen’s Association strongly supported the bill as a way to honor family ties to land. A question was raised about what happens if a later property owner wants to disturb an existing burial ground; staff said the bill requires notice but is silent on that issue. No action was taken on HB 2239 in the transcript.
The committee also heard House Bill 2304, a follow-up to last year’s condominium liability reform, expanding the option for declarants to use a 2-10 warranty for stacked-flat or mid-rise condominium buildings up to four stories. Supporters from housing, real estate, builders, AARP, Habitat for Humanity, the City of Seattle, and others said the bill would reduce liability barriers, increase condo production, and create more attainable and accessible homeownership options for first-time buyers, older adults, and people with mobility challenges. The Office of Insurance Commissioner supported the bill but suggested technical language changes to avoid referring to the warranty as insurance. Members asked about consumer protections and the distinction between warranties and insurance, and staff and testifiers noted existing layers of protection. No vote was taken on HB 2304 in the transcript.
In executive session, staff summarized House Bill 2095 on vulnerable users of public ways and House Bill 2248 on Secretary of State filing processes. For HB 2095, staff described a proposed substitute and several amendments, including changes to education requirements, civil liability language, protected areas, punitive damages thresholds, and liability rules. For HB 2248, staff said the proposed substitute made cleanup and consistency changes to corporate filing provisions. The committee then moved the proposed substitute for HB 2248 out of committee with a due pass recommendation, and it passed 11-0 with two excused members. Action on HB 2095 was deferred to a later date.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elevating Veteran Voices – Senator Steve Green May 12th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I talked to many people that have gone there, and I hear nothing but positive feedback.
- there, and I hear nothing but have gone there, and I hear nothing but positive<00:04:35.520><c> feedback
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- And this is for positive feedback.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Prioritizing Public Safety – Senator Ron Latz Apr 14th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to take a look at that, set up a task force, uh that's a broad-based task force, uh give us some feedback
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