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CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 113 May 7th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Further discussion. Seeing further discussion and motions to passage of House Bill 1069.
- Any further discussion? >> Thank you. Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion? bill. Any further discussion? >> I<02:15:25.599><c> do.
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion? >> All right. Any further discussion?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/17/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing none, all in or discussion?
- Further discussion? discussion? discussion?
- </c> like for discussion tonight, Mr. Chair. like for discussion tonight, Mr. Chair.
- So, it's time for the discussion. discussion. discussion.
- Is there any any<00:44:36.840><c> discussion</c> any discussion any discussion regards<00:44:38.840><
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, any discussion? Thank you.
- We have received some compromise amendments after the two parties have been discussing things for the
- Any discussion?
- </c><00:01:54.840><c> in</c><00:01:55.000><c> the</c> where we had a robust discussion in the where we
- </c><00:02:32.120><c> things</c> parties have been uh discussing things parties have been uh discussing
Summary:
The Hawaii State Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection met on February 1, 2025, for decision-making on two measures previously heard on January 14. For SB 146, relating to condominiums, the committee recommended passage with amendments. The amendments were described as incorporating Real Estate Commission language to clarify the bill and narrowing its scope to managing agents with budget and replacement reserve responsibilities and authority to communicate with unit owners, thereby excluding smaller associations. The committee also deferred the effective date to July 1, 2050 and made technical, non-substantive changes. The measure was adopted without objections.
The committee also considered SB 1050, relating to insurance and captive insurance. Members described ongoing discussions between the Insurance Division and the captive insurance industry over revised language intended to support industry growth while preserving the state’s regulatory oversight and solvency protections. The committee noted receipt of compromise amendments developed after a week of negotiations and again deferred the effective date to July 1, 2050. A member thanked the chair and referenced the role of former chair Bob Her in bringing the captive industry to Hawaii, expressing support for continued momentum in the sector.
For SB 1050, the committee recommended passage with amendments, with the chair voting aye and no reservations or objections from members present. Both measures were therefore adopted by the committee for recommendation to the full Senate.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion?
- </c><00:49:44.520><c> changing</c> this committee is discussing changing this committee is discussing
- </c> big day of Ed funding type discussions big day of Ed funding type discussions this<00:57:11.240>
- that may or may not help the discussion that may or may not help the discussion<01:40:45.320><c> just
- we can discuss it.
Summary:
The Finance Division II work session focused on organizing the committee’s remaining budget work and reviewing a set of recommended changes to House Bills 1 and 2. Mr. Landrian explained the committee’s tracking sheets and draft amendment package, noted that the division was being asked to find roughly $200 million in reductions, and said the governor’s lottery proposal in House Bill 2 could help offset part of that target. Members also discussed how revenue estimates tied to fee changes would be handled, with the chair saying the committee could seek Ways and Means input but would ultimately decide the estimates itself.
The committee then considered four mostly technical amendments to House Bill 2. It voted unanimously to delete Section 81, which duplicated CCSNH dual and concurrent enrollment language already moving in House Bill 192; to delete Sections 143 and 144, which duplicated police standards and training extra-duty language already in House Bill 778; to adopt a correction to Section 151 that removed an inadvertently repeated sentence; and to delete Section 178 because the same Lottery Commission language already appears in House Bill 1. The committee also agreed to approve Section 4 of House Bill 1, the Lottery Commission boilerplate language, while deferring action on Section 2 of House Bill 1 until the university and community college budget is settled.
A substantial portion of the meeting was spent planning upcoming work sessions and discussing possible revenue measures. The committee planned to invite Fish and Game on Monday to review a large set of follow-up materials and to discuss a possible amendment requiring hunters and trappers to pay the license fee before taking free training classes, with a second chance to retake the class if needed. Members also discussed possible fee adjustments for Safety and Fish and Game, including using dedicated-fund fees to reduce reliance on general funds and help stabilize the Highway Fund and Fish and Game Fund. The chair emphasized that all actions were recommendations until the committee’s final deadline and encouraged members to review draft language carefully before voting.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 15th, 2026
Elementary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Representative, would you like to talk about your changes?
- And I think that Representative Banderman has some discussion.
- We discussed all kinds of reasons the other day in committee.
- To discussion first on this smaller adjustment to the... ...to discussion first on this smaller adjustment
- Representative Pollitt: To inquire or discuss. Representative Jacobs: Proceed.
Summary:
The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education met in executive session and first took up House Concurrent Resolution 31. A committee substitute was adopted after the sponsor explained revisions to the proposed civics and patriotism work group, including clearer qualifications, DESE’s role in producing seals, recognition levels for gold/silver/bronze, and a special recognition letter for students entering military service. Ranking member Steinhoff supported the substitute, saying the changes improved implementation and likely reduced fiscal impact. The substitute was then passed do pass, and the committee later corrected the recorded vote on HCR 31 from 15-0 to 16-0.
The committee then considered a combined substitute for House Bills 21, 26, and 2197, focused on building-level administrator evaluations and nonrenewal procedures. The substitute required administrators to be evaluated at least once per contract year, required written notice of renewal or nonrenewal by March 1, and gave nonrenewed administrators the right to request written reasons and a closed-door hearing before the school board. Members discussed the removal of earlier language that would have created automatic renewal if deadlines were missed and the decision not to create tenure for principals. Concerns were raised about whether the hearing right gave administrators more protection than other employees, but sponsors said the intent was to ensure annual evaluations and transparency without granting tenure. The committee adopted an amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and passed the substitute do pass by a 17-0 vote.
After leaving executive session, the committee heard House Bill 3489 from Representative Hurlbert. The bill, patterned after Arkansas legislation, would expand access to workforce development assessments such as WorkKeys and allow up to nine hours of college credit for demonstrated workplace skills as recommended by the American Council on Education. Testimony from ACT, the Missouri Chamber, and DESE supported the goal of elevating career readiness, noting employer demand for skilled workers, existing use of WorkKeys in Missouri, and its role in career and technical education and accountability systems. Members asked about the bill’s relationship to the governor’s workforce executive order, whether the language should be mandatory or permissive, and how the credits would transfer. The hearing on HB 3489 concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session procedural debate on a safe schools revenue program bill 3/26/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Safeguarding human intelligence and employment in labor displacement HF4369 Mar 17th, 2026
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is just a discussion.
- So he did discuss briefly, walk through each of them. Thank you. Okay.
- Uh, Represent Green, look like discuss.
- </c> any questions or uh discussion any questions or uh discussion necessary?
- </c><00:08:22.240><c> each</c><00:08:22.400><c> of</c> discuss briefly walk through each of discuss briefly
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And we had a lot of discussion about the compensation matrix.
- A lot of good discussion in those.
- A lot of good discussion in those.
- But for the purposes of this discussion, I will say that two things.
- Was this part of that discussion? Was everybody on board? Dr.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, now we'll move to member discussion. Members, any questions?
- I will move to member discussion. Members, any discussion? Representative Kior. Thank you, Chair.
- Next, we are going to move to Representative Green for some discussions.
- That's her choice, but there are other things that could be discussed.
- Any further member discussion? With this, our meeting is adjourned.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-PM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House committee hears proposed workforce grant program to ease health care labor shortage Apr 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> chair if it makes sense to just discuss chair if it makes sense to just discuss it<00:02:34.640>
- </c> all of them and then have a discussion all of them and then have a discussion about<00:03:00.720
- </c><00:08:14.400><c> Representative</c> up for discussion. Representative up for discussion.
- </c> >> Any further discussion? >> Any further discussion?
- </c> discussed around this table? discussed around this table?
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3732, with the author moving both the bill and two separate amendments. The DE1 amendment would create a healthcare workforce grant program to let the Department of Employment and Economic Development identify and fund healthcare workforce shortage areas, while the A1 amendment would establish an Office of Community Investment to provide strategic grant management and help align grants with legislative priorities. Both amendments were adopted, and the bill was laid over for later consideration.
The bill author explained that the healthcare workforce proposal is meant to address shortages that market forces alone have not solved, citing examples such as CNA training and rural oncologist recruitment. The Office of Community Investment was described as a way to improve grant oversight, set clearer goals, and strengthen collaboration between agencies and the legislature, drawing on the model of the Office of Justice Programs. Testimony from the Mong American Partnership strongly supported the healthcare workforce grant program, describing successful CNA and phlebotomy pathways, but also noting long waitlists and the need for flexible funding.
Members discussed the importance of locating training opportunities in greater Minnesota and in communities with workforce gaps, so distance and travel barriers do not limit access. Several legislators said the proposal would help create good-paying jobs, strengthen healthcare access, and support overworked healthcare workers. The bill’s sponsors also emphasized that codifying grant programs can speed up future funding decisions and improve accountability, and they said the measures would return for further consideration in a few days.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there further discussion, Representative Dent?
- We have had discussion. Is there... Fantastic. We have had discussion.
- Is there... there’s no further discussion?
- You would like to have further discussion? Yes.
- So can we move back into discussion? Great. We’re going to move back into discussion.
Keywords:
anadromous fish, environmental conservation, state coordination, wildlife recovery, fisheries management, forest management, natural resources, collaboration, forest practices, sustainability, aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, timber sales, land sales, process efficiency, legislation, department language
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Employee Benefits Programs Committee May 7th, 2026
Employee Benefits Programs Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- when we're actually discussing the bids themselves.
- So this isn't a discussion on necessarily the merits of the bill.
- So that was my question related. ...to the rule change we just discussed.
- Any further discussion before... I do have one comment.
- You know, PERS is obviously still interested in discussing it.
Summary:
The Employee Benefits Committee met to hear presentations on state employee health insurance, compensation, leave policies, labor market conditions, and prevailing wage issues, then later took up committee rules and bill-draft jurisdiction. PERS reviewed the history and structure of the state health plan, noting the state has paid the full family premium since 1979, described cost-control and benefit-enhancement changes over time, and explained current plan options, wellness incentives, employer wellness discounts, and the upcoming bid process for the 2027-29 contract. HRMS then presented compensation comparisons showing state classified pay generally trails private and regional markets, with larger gaps at higher-level jobs, and reviewed benefits and leave policies, including the new enhanced annual leave and new-hire leave, the state’s unpaid family leave structure, and varying tuition reimbursement practices. Job Service reported on labor force trends, low unemployment, high labor force participation, job openings, and wage growth, and OMB said there are no state prevailing-wage requirements beyond federal Davis-Bacon rules for federally funded projects.
The committee then considered a proposed amendment to Joint Rule 211 to better align the health insurance mandate review process with recent statutory changes. Members discussed how the rule should reference both the committee’s required actuarial reports and the Legislative Council cost-benefit analysis, and the amendment was adopted on a roll call vote. The committee also discussed how its jurisdiction decisions affect whether a bill draft receives actuarial analysis, with staff explaining that a decision not to take jurisdiction means the bill is not treated as impacting the relevant retirement or health plans for purposes of that analysis.
After that, the committee began reviewing bill drafts for jurisdiction. The first draft, bill draft 33, would automatically renew pre-tax elections for dental and vision coverage during open enrollment instead of requiring annual re-election. Members debated whether it had any actuarial impact, noting the state does not pay those premiums directly, and the discussion was still underway when the transcript ended.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Feb 3rd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Approve executive rec and a second. Any discussion?
- Any discussion? All in favor say aye. Any opposed? discussion. All in favor say aye. Any opposed?
- I know there's a lot of discussion.
- You can't discuss those?
- You can't discuss those?
Summary:
The committee heard a series of Arkansas Department of Human Services budget presentations and questions, beginning with the Secretary’s Office and then the Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services. Staff described the divisions’ appropriations, funding sources, and major programs, including senior centers, Meals on Wheels, mental health grants, substance abuse treatment, community alcohol safety, the Medicaid tobacco settlement program, and crisis stabilization units. Members raised concerns about flat or limited funding for senior services, the use and tracing of federal block grants, the lack of a funding source for the veterans’ mental health grant, and the mechanics of the community alcohol safety and treatment programs. The committee also discussed patient benefits funds at state facilities, transportation for senior center clients, and whether some special-language appropriations or fund balances should be revisited. Executive recommendations were adopted for the divisions considered.
The committee then reviewed the Division of Children and Family Services and the Division of County Operations. Questions focused on foster care growth, adoption subsidies, professional fees tied to staff training and onboarding, vacancies, the Children’s Trust Fund, and TANF subgrants. Members asked about the reduction or elimination of TANF funding to child advocacy centers and other subgrantees, and DHS explained that prior reserves had been spent down and that the department was now trying to live within the annual TANF block grant and rebuild reserves. County operations questions also covered summer EBT, SNAP employment and training, the farmers’ market program, and the expected impact of a federal SNAP administrative match change, which DHS estimated would increase state costs by about $24 million annually, with roughly $18 million affecting the current year because the change begins October 1. Executive recommendations were again adopted.
Finally, the committee heard from the Division of Developmental Disability Services and the Division of Medical Services. DDS testimony covered vacancies, staffing shortages, human development center construction and repairs, the reopening of the Boonville work training program, and funding for infant infirmary and child/family life programs. Medical Services testimony covered the Medicaid program, the current FMAP rate, the Our Kids B CHIP program, Medicaid payments to schools, nursing home distress funding, and large appropriation lines used to provide flexibility for claims and potential facility closures. Members asked for more detail on school Medicaid payments, reserve balances, and why some appropriations were much larger than actual spending. In each division, the committee moved and adopted Executive REC after questions concluded.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2432 5/8/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion or are 101.
- ><c> relating</c><00:16:18.639><c> to</c> Any discussion or questions relating to Any discussion or questions
- Any other questions or discussion? Any other questions or discussion? Sharon<00:31:45.440><c> Nad.
- </c> we uh we had a little bit of discussion we uh we had a little bit of discussion about<01:04:38.079
- Not seeing any further discussion.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Apr 14th, 2026
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
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Transcript Highlights:
- Any more questions or discussion or debate? Do we have a motion? Okay. Any discussion or debate?
- Any discussion or debate?
- Any discussion? Oh, do we have a motion? All right, seeing no more questions. Any discussion?
- Any discussion or debate? Seeing none, please open the queue for voting.
- So any discussion or debate? So any discussion or debate?
Keywords:
unclaimed property, abandoned property, state treasurer, unclaimed property fund, public website, claimant, hearing, administrative procedures act, sales tax exemption, income tax subtraction, youth entrepreneurs, teen business, minor-owned business, sole proprietorship, business license exemption, entrepreneurship, youth vendor, Oklahoma Tax Commission, Title 60, Title 68
Summary:
The committee first laid over Senate Bill 263, then took up several other measures. Senate Bill 1877, which would create a centralized reporting system for reports through the Secretary of State, was discussed as similar to House Bill 3047 and was reported due pass by a 6-0 vote. Senate Bill 1884, concerning access for statewide educator associations and individual school employees, drew questions about union access, off-campus recruitment, right-to-work law, and possible conflicting language on fees and reimbursement; it was reported due pass 6-1.
The committee then advanced tourism and public safety measures. Senate Bill 1365 would update promotional fund language and allow the Tourism and Recreation Department to make certain merchandise purchases outside the central purchasing process up to $75,000; it passed 6-2. Senate Bill 2174 would change the appointment and makeup of the State Fire Marshal Commission board and was reported due pass 8-0. Senate Bill 1525, as amended by a PCS, would let the Tourism and Recreation Department contract for support of its annual tourism conference and charge registration fees to recoup costs, with emergency language added; it passed 6-2.
The committee also approved House Bill 1810, which would allow expert testimony in human trafficking cases and add trafficking victims to existing victim services, by an 8-0 vote. On workforce and agency administration, Senate Bill 1771 would expand the Workforce Commission’s authority to collect funding, expenditure, and performance data and to hire outside counsel; it passed 5-2. Senate Bill 1805 would bar certain group homes and post-adjudication treatment facilities from using contract staff, due to concerns about records access and staffing; it passed 6-1. Finally, Senate Bill 1960 would move the Oklahoma Receivership Office under the Oklahoma Insurance Department to modernize and reduce duplication, and it was reported due pass 7-0. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Capital Budget Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there discussion?
- Is there discussion?
- Any discussion?
- Is there discussion? Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Further discussion? Representative Stearns. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Summary:
The Capital Budget Committee met in executive session on several bills before fiscal cutoff. Staff briefed Substitute House Bill 2236 on the State Housing Finance Commission, House Bill 2281 on state-tribal government-to-government relations, House Bill 2514 to establish a Global War on Terror memorial on the Capitol campus, and House Bill 2551 allowing certain school districts to sell real property under specified conditions. Staff also noted an updated fiscal note for HB 2281 showing a Department of Natural Resources estimate of about a $5 million per-biennium reduction in receipts due to reduced timber sales.
HB 2236 was moved out of committee with a due pass recommendation after members discussed whether it expanded the Housing Finance Commission’s authority; the vote was 10-6 with three excused. HB 2514 also passed out of committee, with members generally supporting recognition of veterans and families affected by war, though some objected to the bill’s title and framing; it passed 12-4 with three excused. HB 2551 drew more concern, with some members arguing school districts should not sell capital assets to cover operating costs and others noting local jurisdiction impacts; after additional discussion and reopening of the vote, it ultimately passed 10-8 with one excused.
HB 2281 was considered with a proposed substitute and two amendments from Representative Walsh. Amendment H-203, intended to protect critical infrastructure projects, and amendment H-202, intended to preserve access related to timber and natural resource sales, were both rejected. Members supporting the bill said it was meant to protect free exercise of religion and tribal interests, while opponents raised concerns about the bill’s effects and the need for more stakeholder work. The substitute bill then passed out of committee 10-8 with one excused.
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- There was some discussion as to further amending the bill.
- Any committee discussion on that?
- Discussion and/or a second on that? I'll second that.
- Any further discussion?
- Any discussion? Hearing none. Question.
Bills:
HB1404
Keywords:
HB 1404, North Dakota scholarship, scholarship eligibility, student aid, high school graduation, college readiness, career readiness, career and technical education, CTE, dual credit, advanced placement, AP exam, International Baccalaureate, IB exam, ACT, SAT, WorkKeys, ASVAB, JROTC, Civil Air Patrol
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee met with six members present and first took up House Bill 1404, which would update North Dakota scholarship eligibility language by allowing the NDA Plus assessment to be used in place of ACT scores in certain pathways. The Department of Public Instruction explained that the bill does not eliminate the ACT entirely, but removes outdated references tied to ACT accountability testing that will no longer apply after this year’s seniors graduate. Members discussed how the change affects public and nonpublic schools, then voted 6-0 to give HB 1404 a do pass recommendation.
The committee then returned to House Bill 1363, a bill dealing with school emergency response planning and automatic external defibrillators. Members adopted an amendment clarifying that the requirements apply to school-owned facilities and grounds, replacing language about school events and venues, and revising the planning language for school-based events not held on school-owned property. The committee also debated whether the bill should be mandatory or permissive; a motion to change “shall” to “may” failed, with members noting the bill’s liability protections. The committee then voted 5-1 to pass HB 1363 as amended, with Senator Gerhardt carrying the bill.
Before recessing, the chair noted that House Bill 1533 would be taken up later in the day after additional information from DPI was received.