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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2025-03-27
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- to work on the backlog of permits and ensure that we're moving the needle on the oldest permits at the
- On eliminating the backlog of high-priority Superfund site assessment sites.
- I don't have a list of all of those permits in front of me.
- Specifically, permits that are on the backlog are a target of what Director Johnson talked about.
- We want to ensure that those permits on the backlog, which have been in-house for a number of years in
Keywords:
HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Permitting backlogs is a priority both from a regulated party standpoint, in terms of maybe they want
- So, uh, specifically permits that are on the backlog are a target of what, uh, Director Johnson talked
- So, uh, specifically permits that are on the backlog are a target of what, uh, Director Johnson talked
- So, uh, specifically permits that are on the backlog are a target of what, uh, Director Johnson talked
- So, uh, specifically permits that are on the backlog are a target of what, uh, Director Johnson talked
Keywords:
HF1587, Cass County, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, DNR, condemnation, eminent domain, state land, surplus land, public waters, tribal land transfer, federally recognized Indian Tribe, tribal ownership, land conveyance, no consideration, land appropriation, natural resources, U.S. Highway 2, Section 27 Township 145 North Range 28 West, land return, Tribal sovereignty
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- a number of us.
- Well, it's in the same section of law of OMV.
- of Louisiana cannot give away anything of value.
- what the intention of the law was back in 2022. ...standard of what the intention of the law was back
- of it.
Committee:
Senate Revenue & Fiscal Affairs
Keywords:
property tax, blighted properties, urban rehabilitation, tax exemption, local government, financial incentives, blighted property, derelict property, property tax exemption, local redevelopment plans, rehabilitation standards, ad valorem tax, community development, senior citizens, homestead exemption, Louisiana Constitution, motor vehicles, local fees, transaction fees, funding
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources Apr 14th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Yak, you are recognized to present the nomination of Marla Tharpe for the board of trustees of
- I really enjoy serving the educators of Oklahoma and it is a passion of mine.
- Will there be any questions of Miss Tharpe from members of the committee.
- Right, the vote will now occur in the nomination of Marla Thharpe for the board of trustees of the teacher's
- It's Going to be one of those days on a lot of reasons, Senator Bergstrom.
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Keywords:
government reporting, information technology, child welfare, environmental policy, state agency compliance, employment restrictions, state officers, prohibited acts, government contracts, public service, public finance, pension, pension fund, retirement system, board of trustees, proxy voting, proxy proposal, shareholder vote, shareholder activism, fiduciary duty
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of Labor and Industry. of Labor and Industry.
- </c> of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
- I've been the owner of Sundance Auto Repair in Marshall, Minnesota, for the past 10 years.
- What if both of my of the year.
- </c> one of my business owners, from one of one of my business owners, from one of my<01:15:34.520><c
Keywords:
workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, paid leave, small employers, employment law, Minnesota Statutes, workforce development, HF4569, Minnesota Paid Leave Law, protected leave, seasonal employee, seasonal worker, hospitality, hospitality industry, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer certification
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of this of this into the past history of this of this program<00:42:51.280><c> I</c><00:42:51.520><c
- </c> 30th of 2030. 30th of 2030.
- of these types of meat packing, all of these types of things.<00:46:10.240><c> These</c><00:46:10.560
- </c> cultivation of of cannabis or marijuana cultivation of of cannabis or marijuana in<00:50:41.680>
- of of black and underrepresentation of of black and brown<01:04:50.720><c> farmers.
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
eggs, donation, quality assurance, food assistance, charitable programs, agriculture, grain indemnity, financial security, crop insurance, Minnesota agriculture, farm assistance, down payment, state funding, loan modification, rotational grazing, grazing management, livestock, pasture management, soil health, erosion control
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, and that's generally the synopsis of the bill.
- Chairman and committee. >> Favorable report. the direction of an advanced practice the direction of an
- </c> Uh and that's generally the synopsis of Uh and that's generally the synopsis of the<00:07:32.880
- Chairman and committee. >> Favorable report. direction of an advanced practice direction of an advanced
- The nasal form of this uh this drug. We The nasal form of this uh this drug.
Committee:
House Health
Keywords:
court costs, Choctaw County, jail funding, municipal court, criminal proceedings, education funding, student outcomes, K-12 education, RAISE Act, accountability, special education, English language learners, local education agency, respiratory therapy, respiratory therapist, respiratory care, licensure, licensing board, advanced practice provider, nurse practitioner
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- c> housing of every type in every corner of housing of every type in every corner of the<00:03:16.400
- some of the programs of assistance.
- > of this housing committee at the end of of this housing committee at the end of the<00:24:31.200><c
- </c><00:40:28.640><c> of</c> a potential five alarm disaster of of a potential five alarm disaster of
- </c><01:19:22.159><c> supply</c> of some of their pro-ousing supply of some of their pro-ousing supply
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords:
supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, eviction, rent, nonpayment of rent, landlord-tenant, residential tenant, notice to quit, unlawful detainer, housing, lease violation, late fees, rental assistance, legal aid, tenant rights, Minnesota Statutes 504B.321, pre-eviction notice
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> minutes or a couple seconds of minutes or a couple seconds of privilege.<00:03:35.680><c> I</c><
- </c> employ hundreds of hardworking Alamians. employ hundreds of hardworking Alamians.
- </c> people getting kind of off the hinges. people getting kind of off the hinges.
- </c> but there are a couple of amendments. but there are a couple of amendments.
- Um, I'm actually kind of jealous.
Committee:
House Ethics and Campaign Finance
Keywords:
juvenile justice, detention, age of majority, jurisdiction, child welfare, K-12 education, wireless communication devices, digital safety, social media education, classroom distraction, agriculture authority, eminent domain, property rights, tax exemption, agriculture center, SNAP, nutrition assistance, benefits theft, state reimbursement, food security
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Administrative Rules REVISED Feb 19th, 2026 at 11:30 am
Administrative Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- The job of the task force will be to review the efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity of all state
- , I have it from them that they're very supportive of this idea.
- The Secretary of State is fully in favor of this and thinks that they can accomplish this without major
- Last year, we had some of that going on in the State Department of Education.
- And that was something that Matter of Fra, I think, a member of this committee, who ran that legislation
Committee:
Senate Administrative Rules
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, state government, task force, agency review, board review
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- to explain the provisions of Senate Bill 1273.
- The job of the task force will be to review the efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity of all state
- Last year we had some of that going on in the State Department of Education, and we actually passed legislation
- And that was something that, as a matter of fact, I think a member of this committee ran that legislation
- because then that would sort of...
Committee:
Senate Administrative Rules
Keywords:
HJR1032, House Joint Resolution 1032, Service Oklahoma, administrative rules, rule repeal, joint resolution, Oklahoma Administrative Code, OAC 670:15-1-10, OAC 670:15-1-14, agency regulation, legislative oversight, Secretary of State, Oklahoma Register, rulemaking, permanent rules, administrative code, state government, task force, agency review, board review
Summary:
The Senate Administrative Rules Committee met to discuss upcoming rule-review packets and then considered three measures sponsored by Senator Bergstrom. Chairman Bergstrom said the committee’s first packet covered judiciary rules, a second packet on education would follow, and members were expected to review the materials and raise questions so agencies could provide written responses.
Senate Bill 1273 created the Oklahoma State Agency, Board, and Commission Review Task Force to examine the efficiency, effectiveness, and necessity of state agencies, boards, and commissions and recommend legislative action. Members asked about overlap with existing committee work and whether the task force would require staff or create a fiscal impact. Bergstrom said it would use existing House and Senate staff and should have no fiscal impact. The bill passed 9-0.
Senate Bill 1433, the Guidance Transparency Act, would require state agencies to publicly disclose guidance documents, memos, bulletins, and similar materials in a searchable database so they cannot function as undisclosed rules. Bergstrom said the measure was intended to prevent agencies from regulating through unofficial guidance and that the governor’s office and Secretary of State supported it. After questions about staffing and whether agencies could evade disclosure, the bill passed 7-2. House Joint Resolution 1032 would align Service Oklahoma rules with existing law and prior executive action regarding changes to birth certificates and state IDs related to sex or gender identity changes; Bergstrom said the rules, not statutes, were being moved. It passed 7-2. The meeting ended with Bergstrom urging members to review the rule packets and submit questions before adjournment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, Vice Chair, members of the committee.
- Education has the authority to adopt rules rather than the Department of Education.
- I did sort of want to comment, and I was involved, and I think a lot of us were, about changing some
- It authorizes a stipend of up to $3,000 and a highly effective evaluation.
- Well, we've reached the end of the road.
Committee:
Senate Education Pre-K - 12
Keywords:
education, Florida schools, charter schools, private schools, school choice, Florida Tax Credit Scholarship, FTC scholarship, scholarship accounts, fund reversion, public school curriculum, cursive writing, handwriting, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, patriotic programs, In God We Trust, teacher mentoring, teacher training, new teacher support, classroom management
Summary:
The Senate Education Pre-K through 12 Committee considered three bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 1318 by Senator Rodriguez made a technical clarification to the Florida tax credit scholarship program so that when a scholarship account is closed, any remaining funds revert but do not revert to the state. The bill was taken up without debate and passed on a favorable roll call vote.
The committee then heard CS for SB 1690 by Senator Calatayud on child care and early learning services. The bill updates child care laws, improves transparency and accountability, clarifies terminology, and aims to avoid over-regulating before- and after-school programs. The committee adopted an amendment clarifying rulemaking authority, shifting it to the State Board of Education. Senator Berman questioned a provision related to information on leaving children in vehicles, and Senator Calatayud said she would follow up. The committee then voted the bill favorably.
Finally, the committee considered CS for SB 182 by Senator Jones on school teacher training and mentoring programs. A strike-all amendment aligned the bill with the House companion, limited mentor placements to D- and F-rated schools, expanded participation to districts and charter schools, tightened mentor qualifications, authorized stipends up to $3,000, and allowed use of educational enrichment funds. The amendment was adopted, supportive appearance forms were waived in, and the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, members recognized committee staff and applauded Kathy Missouri for her last committee meeting, and senators later recorded additional affirmative votes before adjournment.
WY
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- 28.080><c> whether</c><00:05:28.440><c> it's</c> regardless of of whether it's regardless of of whether
- </c><00:19:58.120><c> that</c> percent of the square foot of that percent of the square foot of that
- </c> care of them. care of them.
- ><c> on</c> expenditures of of major maintenance on expenditures of of major maintenance on enhancements
- <c> to</c><00:32:29.240><c> build</c> hundreds of millions of dollars to build hundreds of millions of
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
Keywords:
HB0034, Wyoming retirement system, Wyoming Retirement Act, firefighter retirement, public employee retirement, retirement benefits, state pension, wildland firefighting, wildland firefighter, crash and rescue, Wyoming National Guard, Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming Retirement Board, correctional forestry crew, correctional crew supervisor, correctional forestry crew manager, general fund appropriation, state agency employees, service credit, benefit eligibility
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- My name is Mallory Tomen, here on behalf of the Washington Chapter of the American College of Emergency
- I’m here today as a past president of the Washington chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
- I'm here today testifying on behalf of the Washington State Society of Anesthesiologists in support of
- Days of cash on hand drifted in and out of the danger zone.
- You've heard credible reports of sharply increased out-of-state demand after the Department of Health
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
anesthesia services, healthcare access, reimbursement, patient care, equitable treatment, emergency services, healthcare outcomes, health infrastructure, system improvement, charity care, residency requirements, medical assistance, low-income, HB 2340, nursing assistants, nurse aide, substance use disorder monitoring program, monitoring program, credentialing, licensure
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So in terms of resources, that's sort of what the burden looks like, that administrative sort of piece
- So in terms of resources, that's sort of what the burden looks like, that administrative sort of piece
- , it does not serve patients traveling the path of malignancy, of serious illness, or of debilitating
- And there's not a number of, an appropriate and adequate number of providers.
- I'm always, I am often skeptical of memorials because they have no force of law.
Committee:
Senate Senate Rules
Keywords:
school elections, partisan elections, voting rights, constitutional amendment, New Mexico, elector registration, pediatric palliative care, pediatric hospice, Medicaid, state plan amendment, Health Care Authority, children with serious illness, life-limiting conditions, complex medical conditions, curative care, concurrent care, family-centered care, hospice services, managed care, pain management
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- For those of you familiar with the concept of excess insurance, it might help to think of this fund as
- of the fund.
- furthest corners of the world was a Sanskrit prayer. ...into one of the furthest corners of the world
- of the fund.
- of us.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
wildfire prevention, Washington wildfire council, fire safety, environmental protection, state regulations, HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance, anti-hunger, nutrition education, food system literacy, agricultural viability, supply chain resilience, Washington Department of Agriculture, food policy forum
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (8-26-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Next is the Department of Military Affairs Williamsburg Readiness Center Interior Repair Project in the
- Next is the Department of Military Affairs Williamsburg Readiness Center Interior Repair Project in the
- </c> Interior Repair Project in the amount of Interior Repair Project in the amount of $4<00:08:26.800
- </c> of 2024. of 2024.
- </c> this market of of apartments? this market of of apartments?
Keywords:
0:00:08 Call to Order and Roll Call
0:00:38 Approval of Minutes
0:01:02 Information Items
0:02:17 Lease Rpt from Postsecondary Institutions
0:06:42 Project Rpt from Finance and Administration Cabinet
0:15:03 Lease Rpt from Finance and Administration Cabinet
0:24:00 Rpt from OFM – KY Infrastructure Authority
0:42:55 Economic Development Fund Grants
0:53:38 Rpt from OFM – New Debt Issues
1:16:33 Remaining 2025 Meeting Dates
1:16:45 Adjournment, 958, all
Summary:
The committee first handled routine business, including roll call, approval of the July minutes, and several informational reports. Those reports included a University of Kentucky restricted-fund medical equipment purchase for Chandler Hospital, debt issues for five school districts, Eastern Kentucky University’s planned model laboratory school using construction management risk delivery, a Division of Real Properties lease advertisement, Kentucky Communications Network Authority quarterly project reports, and EKU asset preservation revisions.
Members then heard and approved a new UK St. Clair Urgent Care Clinic lease in Morehead and an amendment expanding space for the UK Family and Community Medicine Clinic at Turflin Clinic. Testimony explained that both properties are privately owned, the Morehead lease predated the UK/St. Clair arrangement, and the Turflin Clinic is tight on space. The committee also approved three new projects and an appropriation increase: two Department of Military Affairs projects, a Window Ford Training Center underground electric project and a Williamsburg Readiness Center interior repair project, a Fish and Wildlife property acquisition adjoining Veterans Memorial Wildlife Management Area, and an $8.113 million increase for the Department of Revenue integrated tax system (DORIS). The DORIS increase was described as needed for change orders tied to legislation and to complete the unified tax system.
The committee next reviewed no-action items, including a $3 million emergency flood-damage repair project for the Bush Building and Vest-Lindsay House in Frankfort, and three pool projects over $1 million: a Kentucky Correctional Institute for Women window replacement phase 2 project, a Department of Criminal Justice Training interior refurbishment at Thompson Hall, and the Muddy Gut Branch stream mitigation project in Johnson County. The flood project was confirmed to be fully reimbursed by insurance proceeds.
Finally, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented six loans and nine grants. Action items included water and sewer financing for Cumberland County, Lebanon, Northern Kentucky Water District, Lewisport, and Providence, plus a major Taylor Mill treatment plant project and several cleaner water grants and reallocations. Members asked about loan rates, local rate increases needed to repay debt, and the Providence emergency water interconnect; staff explained that Lewisport had begun a rate increase process, and that the Providence project would connect Webster County Water District and the city of Providence to stabilize pressure after a systemwide failure. All action items were approved.
TX
Committee:
Senate Administration
Keywords:
beekeeping, pollination, agriculture, local economy, Combes, Bee Capital of Texas, water management, eminent domain, bond issuance, Fort Bend County, public infrastructure, special district, government validation, local authority, bonds, Cole Ranch Improvement District, Hunter Ranch Improvement District, property taxes, infrastructure funding, local governance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, of course, and then does Middleton.
- This resolution designates the town of Malum as the official gateway capital of Texas.
- The substitute designates the city of Ponder as the official sawmill capital of Texas.
- The residents of Rusk County for years have celebrated the production of Ribbon Cane syrup.
- For a lot of reasons, the beautiful hills and trees, the land, ample rainfall, it's just part of our
Committee:
Senate Administration
Keywords:
beekeeping, pollination, agriculture, local economy, Combes, Bee Capital of Texas, water management, eminent domain, bond issuance, Fort Bend County, public infrastructure, special district, government validation, local authority, bonds, Cole Ranch Improvement District, Hunter Ranch Improvement District, property taxes, infrastructure funding, local governance