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WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 05:40 pm

Washington House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • that have the most stable, least volatile tax structures in the nation are Arkansas, Maryland, and Iowa
  • Iowa. Those are states that rely on broad-based taxes.
  • Dakota, New Mexico, and Wyoming do, but relies on a basket of revenue sources that are fair: Arkansas, Iowa
  • , Maryland. ...fair: Arkansas, Iowa, Maryland.
  • Iowa shifted to a flat tax, 8.98% in 2018 going down to 3.8% in 2025. 2018, going down to 3.8% in 2025
Bills: HB2720, HB2073, SB5816, SB5919, SB5831, SB6244, SB6044, SB5109, SB5877, SB6258
Keywords: behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, state regulation, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives, best practices, community protection, voluntary measures, mortgage modification
KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Health Services (7-30-25)

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, I came from Iowa, which is a cancer hot spot.
  • Um I came from Iowa, which two or three.
  • I came from rural Iowa. I'm a hick.
  • I came from rural Iowa. I'm a hick.
  • In Minnesota and Iowa, I'm held to the medical standard of care by law. I have no choice.
Keywords: 00:00:00 - Call to Order/Roll Call 00:02:17 - Approval of June 18, 2025 Minutes 00:02:33 - Introductions and Discussion on Priorities 00:07:27 - Health Data Discussion-KY Health Information Exchange (KHIE) 00:34:02 - Health Data Discussion-Public Health Data 01:19:24 - Health Data Discussion-Other Health Data Platforms 01:42:40 - Consideration of Referred Administrative Regulations (Except 201 KAR 005:010) 01:44:48 - Discussion of Optometry Regulation 201 KAR 005:010 02:25:29 - Hearing on Unified Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Application for FFY 2026 - 2027 Funds 02:33:40 - Administrative Regulation 201 KAR 005:010 Vote Clarification 02:34:03 - Adjournment, 958, all
Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services met to approve the June 18 minutes and hear introductory remarks from new Cabinet Secretary for Health and Family Services Dr. Steven Stack and new Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. John Langfeld. Both described their backgrounds and emphasized a shared focus on using health data to improve quality, coordination, and outcomes across Kentucky. They highlighted the Kentucky Health Information Exchange (KHI) as a central tool for connecting hospitals, labs, providers, public health systems, Medicaid, and other state and federal data sources, and said the system supports notifications, immunization records, surveillance, and care coordination. They also outlined priorities such as continued investment in KHI, stronger interoperability, privacy protections, and expanded analytic capacity to turn data into action. Committee members then asked about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and informed consent, particularly for pregnant women and children. Dr. Stack said informed consent should come through a licensed health care provider, that Kentucky did not mandate the COVID vaccine, and that the evidence still supports vaccination for high-risk groups, including pregnant women, citing professional medical guidance. A follow-up exchange focused on concerns about past vaccine policies and the need for patients to receive full information before making decisions. Senator Heron asked how KIPRC/KIPR could be used to address firearm injuries. Dr. Langfeld said the key opportunity is to make data more real-time and usable for day-to-day response, while Dr. Stack said the department would continue its long-standing partnership with KIPRC and noted his view that gun violence is a public health emergency. He added, however, that because firearms are a deeply divided issue, the Department for Public Health’s current role is mainly to make data available for authorized research rather than to take a broader policy role. No votes or formal actions beyond approving the minutes were taken.
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Budget Feb 12th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • They have two things in common: a lot of counties on the Iowa line, a lot of the counties on the Arkansas
  • They have two things in common: a lot of counties on the Iowa line, a lot of the counties on the Arkansas
Summary: The House Budget Committee heard the Department of Economic Development’s fiscal year 2027 budget presentation, beginning with Director Michelle Hadaway and division leaders. The department emphasized that most of its budget is federally funded and walked through requests for regional engagement, international trade and investment offices, business recruitment and marketing, Delta Regional Authority dues, business and community solutions, tax increment financing, MODESA, DRPP, CDBG, disaster recovery, Missouri Main Street, AmeriCorps, Missouri One Start, the Missouri Technology Corporation, semiconductor and API reshoring efforts, SSBCI, and other economic development items. Members repeatedly asked about lapses, one-time appropriations, whether general revenue could be reduced or replaced with other funds, and how the department prioritizes federal and other non-GR sources. Several members also praised regional engagement, Missouri Partnership, and rural economic development efforts. A major portion of the discussion focused on specific one-time or performance-based projects. Members questioned the large GR transfer for TIFs and MODESA, the use of funds for the Urban League plaza renovation, the Northeast Missouri housing fund, the Highway MM corridor, and the Missouri Technology Corporation. Department witnesses explained that many of these amounts are based on projected performance or are tied to multi-year obligations, and that some unspent balances reflect project timing, federal reimbursement timing, or delayed construction. The committee also discussed the Missouri Main Street program, with staff explaining it supports both new and existing Main Street communities and can be adapted for county-wide models. The committee spent significant time on workforce and innovation programs. Missouri One Start described its customized training and upskilling programs, including a statutory fund switch to align with existing law, while members asked for more data on participation and impact. Missouri Technology Corporation explained that reduced funding last year limited some entrepreneur-support programs, and that its venture fund has leveraged state dollars into private capital and jobs. Members also discussed the API reshoring item and semiconductor funding, asking what the money would do, what companies would benefit, and how much federal leverage the state could expect. Witnesses said the API request supports a nonprofit center working with existing Missouri companies to reshore pharmaceutical production, while the semiconductor item is tied to federal matching opportunities that have moved slowly. The committee did not take final action on the budget during the portion of the hearing provided. The chair recessed the committee to go to session, stating that the hearing would resume afterward and that public testimony on House Bill 2007 would follow completion of the department presentation.
WA
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Law & Justice Jun 4th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • If we think about Iowa, Iowa has a two-year statute of limitations.
Summary: The committee held a work session on tort liability and parole, with the chair explaining that the topics were linked because criminal justice reform and state liability often intersect, especially in cases involving child welfare and corrections. Staff first outlined Washington’s tort liability framework, including the state’s broad waiver of sovereign immunity, statutes governing mandatory reporting and investigation of abuse, the childhood sexual abuse statute of limitations, and the lack of caps on non-economic damages. Staff and presenters also compared Washington to other states and noted that Washington remains among the broadest states for state liability and childhood sexual abuse claims. Presenters from the Attorney General’s office, Washington State Association for Justice, DCYF, DSHS, and DOC discussed how tort exposure has grown, especially in claims involving DCYF, historical child abuse, juvenile rehabilitation, vulnerable adults, employment discrimination, medical negligence, and negligent supervision. DCYF and AG staff said claims and payouts are rising, with many claims tied to older abuse and new theories of liability, while defense counsel emphasized the human harm behind the claims and argued that tort cases have historically driven accountability and reform. Agency witnesses said they face large volumes of old claims with limited records, rising verdicts and settlements, and staffing and systems challenges, and they highlighted efforts such as early resolution programs, electronic health records, medication-assisted treatment, and improved incident review processes. The committee then shifted to parole. Sentencing experts reviewed Washington’s move from indeterminate sentencing to the current determinate sentencing system under the Sentencing Reform Act, and explained how parole could be integrated with sentencing guidelines through different models used in other states. They also summarized Criminal Sentencing Task Force recommendations related to a determinate-plus approach for three-strikes and persistent offender laws and a second-chance review process, noting there was no consensus on those ideas. Judges from the Minority and Justice Commission and the Superior Court Judges Association said a parole system could support rehabilitation and reduce disparities if it includes data collection, fairness, transparency, due process, and meaningful judicial review; they also pointed to research suggesting parole and structured reentry can reduce recidivism and costs, while warning that access and outcomes can vary by geography and other factors.
TX
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • current number of states that are already doing this, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa
  • Several states, including Florida, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri, have statutes requiring citizenship to
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs Apr 9th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana.
  • Several states, including Florida, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri, have statutes requiring citizenship to
Bills: HB2034, HB2436, HB3010, HB3033, HB3138, HB3177, HB3426, HB3686, HB3858, HB4176, HB4257, HB4264, HB4804, HCR98
Keywords: groundwater, foreign ownership, national security, water permits, environmental health, deadly conduct, firearm, recklessness, peace officer, prosecution, Penal Code, Texas laws, disaster recovery, infrastructure, rural communities, grants, state funding, emergency management, HB 3033, Texas Department of Public Safety
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs (Part II) Apr 3rd, 2025

State Affairs

TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on State Affairs (Part I) Apr 3rd, 2025

State Affairs

KY
KY

Kentucky 2025 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture (2-18-25) - Reupload

Transcript Highlights:
  • You know, you think Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas in that area.
  • exactly what Jared was talking about, when you think about having to have that product, at times in Iowa
Keywords: Reuploaded to restore full meeting, 958, all
Summary: The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture met with a quorum and adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 28, which would create a framework for the $5 million in agricultural economic development funding included in the 2024 budget. Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell testified that the bill is intended to support agriculture-focused economic development, especially processing and further processing projects, by giving the Department of Agriculture tools to identify opportunities, convene partners, and offer incentives. He emphasized the role of the new economic development division in the department and said the effort is meant to complement, not replace, the work of the state Economic Development Cabinet. Shell and several senators described the bill as a rural development tool aimed at helping smaller communities attract projects that fit their scale. He cited examples such as poultry processing, grain and elevator operations, milling, and specialty crop ventures, arguing that local processing can create jobs, strengthen markets for farmers, and keep more value in Kentucky. Senators discussed the need for return-on-investment metrics and clawback provisions for unsuccessful projects, and Shell said the framework includes those concepts. He also said the department is working on opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel, biofuels, and other markets that could bring more acres into production. Members also raised questions about small-farm innovation, raw milk, and direct-to-consumer opportunities. Shell said raw milk testing and related consumer protection issues are more closely tied to the University of Kentucky and the department’s consumer/environmental protection functions than to the bill’s economic development focus, but he said the department can help expand small-farm programs such as Kentucky Proud, Buy Local, KOAP, CAP, food-as-medicine efforts, LFPA, and farm-to-school initiatives. The discussion also turned to beef processing and feedlot development, with Shell saying Kentucky wants a beef processor but first needs to prove it can feed cattle at scale; he said changing conditions in western states could create an opening for Kentucky if it can build the necessary supply chain.
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Apr 1st, 2026 at 08:00 am

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Representative Greg Sharp, the Fourth District, the largest district in the state, bordering Iowa
Keywords: 959, house, all
Summary: The Committee on Local Government met in executive session and public hearing, with quorum present, and first adopted a substitute and then voted House Committee Substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975 do pass by 16-0. The substitute replaced the original Senate bill with Representative Farnan’s version, which members said made no substantive changes and removed a controversial community-agreement clause; the community paramedic language had been moved to another bill. The committee then adopted a substitute for House Bill 3496 and voted the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3496 do pass by 15-1. That substitute combined the original county salary commission bill with cleanup language on county clerks/election authorities, added provisions related to sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys, and changed the title and scope to address county classification and valuation of abated and tax-exempt property for certain counties, especially Pettis and other fourth-class counties. In public hearing, Representative Sharp presented House Bill 3028 as a “Lewis County fix” to revise the board structure for a county economic development entity so more at-large members could be selected instead of requiring one from each township. Sharp and Lewis County Commissioner Craig Redmond said the change was intended to make board recruitment more practical and to keep the board operating within its bylaws; members asked for clarification on the bill’s language and fiscal note, and the sponsor said he would verify the wording. No opposition testified. Representative Thompson presented House Bill 2431 to let the City of Lexington ask voters to approve a public safety sales tax for police, fire, and ambulance services after a major gas explosion; supporters said it would be additive, voter-approved, and overseen by a citizens committee, while an opponent argued against new taxes and broader tax burdens. Several members expressed support but also concern about special legislation and the need for a statewide approach. Representative Violet presented House Bill 2732 to allow voters to raise the cap on a water service line repair fee from $1 to $2 per month for eligible residential households. Violet and St. Peters City Administrator Bill Malick said the program helps residents avoid large repair costs, that construction and labor costs have risen since the fee was set in 2011, and that the increase would simply allow local voters to decide whether to fund the program at a higher level. An opponent argued municipalities should live within existing budgets and noted some programs already have reserves, while supporters said the fee is a practical, long-standing utility service and especially important in older areas with lead or galvanized lines. The committee took no final action on the public hearing bills and adjourned after the hearings.
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Local Government Apr 1st, 2026

Local Government, Elections and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Representative Greg Sharp, the fourth district, the largest district in the state, bordering Iowa
Summary: The Committee on Local Government met in executive session and first adopted a substitute for Senate Substitute for Senate Bill 975, which replaced Senator Black’s version with Representative Farnan’s bill. Members discussed that the controversial community-agreement language had been removed and that related community paramedic language had been moved to another bill. The committee then voted 16-0 to do pass the substituted bill. The committee next considered House Bill 3496, dealing with county officials’ salary schedules and county classification issues. Representative Reedy explained the substitute added election authorities language, incorporated another bill on sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys, and changed the title and substance to address county valuation rules for certain fourth-class counties. Members discussed the impact on county classifications and the inclusion of abated and tax-exempt property in valuation calculations. The substitute was adopted, and the committee voted 15-1 to do pass the bill. In public hearing, Representative Sharp presented House Bill 3028 as a Lewis County fix to allow more at-large members on a county board instead of requiring one from each township; a retired Lewis County commissioner testified in support, and no opposition appeared. Representative Thompson presented House Bill 2431 to let Lexington ask voters for a public safety sales tax after a major gas explosion; supporters said it would fund police, fire, and ambulance needs without reducing current budgets, while an opponent argued against new taxes and special laws. Representative Violet presented House Bill 2732 to raise the voter-approved cap on water service line repair fees from $12 to $24 annually; St. Peters officials said costs have risen and the program helps residents avoid large repair bills, while an opponent said existing programs are solvent and opposed the increase. No votes were taken on the public hearing bills, and the committee adjourned after the hearings.
MO
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Education Feb 26th, 2026

Joint Committee on Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is the goal, is that the top person in our region, the top, Iowa, you said Iowa's 60, I can't remember
Summary: The Joint Committee on Education met to hear an informational presentation from the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development on Missouri’s higher education funding model and related workforce trends. Commissioner Bennett Boggs described the department’s mission, its data and workforce partnerships, and the need to better align postsecondary education with Missouri’s labor market, noting projections that 65% of jobs in the 2030s will require education beyond high school. He emphasized that the current “base-plus” funding approach dates to 1992 and no longer reflects demographic, technological, or economic changes, and said the department wants every institution to remain healthy and serve its region. Deputy Commissioner Leroye Wade outlined a proposed cost-based, performance-informed funding framework with four main parts: fixed costs, variable program costs, performance measures, and a mechanism for targeted legislative investment. He said the model is intended to be data-driven, transparent, and more responsive to enrollment changes, program mix, completion outcomes, workforce needs, and collaboration among institutions. He also reviewed the history of the effort, including a 2022 legislative appropriation for a study, a 2023 report, and subsequent interim and bill activity. Committee members asked about educational attainment goals, the P20W longitudinal data system, persistence and completion rates, and how the model would account for mission differences and student outcomes. Representative John Black, sponsor of the bill discussed, said the legislation is meant to move Missouri toward a 21st-century higher education funding system by tying appropriations more closely to state goals and institutional performance rather than continuing automatic across-the-board increases. He said the department’s work and the bill are intended to prompt continued refinement of the model, and he warned that declining enrollments and tight state finances make reform urgent. No votes were taken; the committee heard the presentation, allowed brief public comment, and then adjourned.
CA
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • He was in Florida, Iowa, Seattle, Alaska, and now he is here with us in California, so I would appreciate
Summary: The Assembly convened in Sacramento, established a quorum, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. After routine procedural motions, members voted to withdraw SB 106 from committee for third reading and to suspend the rules so AJR 25 could be taken up immediately. AJR 25, authored by Assembly Member Bonta, urged Congress to restore and extend enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired on January 1, with supporters arguing the lapse would sharply raise premiums for millions of Californians, including veterans, working families, and other vulnerable residents. Opponents, led by Assembly Member DeMaio, argued the resolution blamed federal action for California’s high health care costs and said state mandates and spending choices were the real problem. The resolution was adopted 58-4, and Assembly Member Addis was added as a joint author. The chamber also took up H.R. 76 on affordable homeownership, presented by Assembly Member Schultz and supported by Assembly Member Wicks, who emphasized the importance of homeownership for wealth-building and noted ongoing efforts to expand programs such as CalHome. H.R. 79, by Assembly Member Valencia, recognized February 2026 as Unclaimed Property Month; supporters highlighted the large amount of unclaimed property held by the state and encouraged residents to search for funds owed to them. Both resolutions received broad support, with co-author rolls opened before final adoption. The second-day consent calendar, including ACR 127 on National School Counseling Week, was adopted 64-0. Members also heard a lengthy adjournment in memory from Assembly Member Soria honoring Pablo Rodriguez, a Central Valley organizer and civic leader remembered for his work with United Farm Workers, Communities for a New California, and AB 1441 on the Merced County Independent Redistricting Commission. The Assembly observed a moment of silence for Rodriguez, welcomed his family and colleagues, and then adjourned until Monday, February 9, at 1 p.m.
TX
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 11th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 3/26/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • with the election coming up, we've got this, we've got that, so we have to just battle it and push Iowa
  • So we have to just battle it and and push Iowa narratives. We need to stop that.
  • You can drive down to Iowa, visit Representative Scott's family down there.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Transportation - 03/09/26

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • distracted driver, I wouldn't be here testifying today, nor would I be having to do it virtually from Iowa
  • to do it virtually virtually virtually from<00:21:53.290><c> [clears throat]</c><00:21:53.320><c> Iowa
  • </c> from [clears throat] Iowa, where my son now resides in a specialty hospital.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 4/3/25

Capital Investment

US
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 31, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Smith: I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Iowa, the sponsor of this legislation
  • I'm pleased to lead this bill with my colleague, Representative Feenstra, from Iowa.
  • Smith: I yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Iowa, the sponsor of this legislation
Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 31, 2025, 1012, house, all
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Floor debate on automatically returning future budget surpluses to taxpayers 3/17/25

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And our governor is out in Nebraska and Iowa, waltzing around when we're at a $6 billion deficit.
  • And our governor is out in Nebraska and Iowa, waltzing around when we're at a $6 billion deficit.
  • And our governor is out in Nebraska and Iowa, waltzing around when we're at a $6 billion deficit.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • incentive<01:01:46.079><c> program</c><01:01:46.839><c> for</c><01:01:47.079><c> the</c> You and I were in Iowa
  • I'm glad that you pointed out that in January you and I were working together, although it was in Iowa
  • “I’m glad that you pointed out that in January you and I were working together, although it was in Iowa
Bills: HF1704
Keywords: Minnesota agriculture budget, Department of Agriculture appropriation, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, farm bill, rural development, agricultural grants, soil health, livestock compensation, crop damage, meat inspection, poultry inspection, county agricultural inspectors, biofertilizer, nitrogen management, commercial nitrogen fertilizer, water quality, farm down payment assistance, beginning farmers