Video & Transcript Research : 'cooperatives'

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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Mar 31st, 2025

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, cooperatives on the polls.
  • There are 67 cooperatives in this state.
  • Kathy Calvert, CEO of Houston County Electric Cooper Cooperative and also representing herself against
  • Of another cooperative.
  • If you've seen one electric cooperative, you've seen one electric cooperative, and I think that's part
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Mar 31st, 2025

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:
  • Yes, cooperatives own the poles.
  • I don't want cooperatives to lose $1.
  • For years, if you've seen one electric cooperative, you've seen one electric cooperative.
  • Cooperative against House Bill 3448.
  • Blake Moore, CEO of Lamb County Electric Cooperative, representing Lamb County Electric Cooperative and
Bills: HB3445, HB3448
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Labor - 04/14/26

Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • cooperative space.
  • local cooperative development nonprofit. local cooperative development nonprofit.
  • worker cooperative model.
  • worker cooperative model.
  • cooperatives in the state. cooperatives in the state.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • Autonomy and independence, education, training, and information, cooperation amongst cooperatives, and
  • Autonomy and independence, education, training, and information, cooperation amongst cooperatives, and
  • But our cooperative support is national.
  • He hadn't known about the cooperative option.
  • representing cooperatives in Greater Boston.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies held its first public hearing of the session, chaired by Rep. Carole Fiola with Sen. Barry Finegold. After housekeeping on livestreaming, virtual testimony, and written testimony deadlines, the committee heard testimony on several bills, with the main focus on S. 303/H. 503/S. 305 and H. 491, all related to worker ownership and business succession. Testimony generally supported expanding employee ownership, right of first refusal for workers, and incentives for owners to sell to employee groups. Speakers from worker co-ops, technical assistance organizations, lenders, and business owners said these measures could preserve local businesses, protect jobs, build worker wealth, and help communities retain valued services and storefronts. On S. 303, Vincent Lawrence Dixon described a proposal to create tools such as a special community trustee, right of first refusal, and community institution landmarks to help communities preserve important local properties and uses when owners cease operations. On H. 491 and the employee-ownership bills, witnesses including Matthew Page Lieberman, Caleb from Circus Cooperative Cafe, Sarah Acefa of Dorchester Food Co-op, Halsey Platt, Kevin O'Brien, John Abrams, Virginia Berman, Stacey Cordero, Adrian Roman, Alex Popali, Adam Trott, and Ethan Tupelo emphasized that worker-owned businesses can be more resilient, support democratic participation, and help with business transitions as owners retire or close. Committee members asked questions about the tax incentive threshold, the timing and mechanics of the right of first refusal, and whether the bills would affect sale prices or business succession. Rep. Kristen Kassner also testified on H. 490, which would create a special commission to inventory the Commonwealth’s built environment, infrastructure, permitting, and land-use barriers to help Massachusetts adapt vacant or underused spaces for the next economy. She said the commission would help identify opportunities for housing, climate and energy tech, advanced manufacturing, and other uses, and members discussed commission composition and data sources. At the end of the hearing, the chair read a series of additional bills into the record, noted an upcoming Economic Development Expo, and the committee adjourned after a motion and second.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Suspend rules to take up HF16 3/16/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • immigration authorities to cooperate immigration authorities to cooperate with<00:02:09.119>
  • was confused because we want cooperation was confused because we want cooperation between<00:02:
  • <00:10:02.480> between happened were it for cooperation between happened were it for cooperation
  • Members, cooperation that's before us.
  • A no vote is a enforcement cooperation.
Keywords: 1183, house
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Dec 4th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • I lead cooperative housing development for the Northwest Cooperative Development Center.
  • As a cooperative development center, NWCDC provides unmatched expertise in cooperative development, offering
  • A housing cooperative is a business worth...
  • In some, the cooperative owns the land, building, and the units.
  • to protect long-term affordability and cooperative stability.
Summary: The committee met for work sessions on land banking/shared homeownership and on maximizing existing housing stock. Members first heard an overview from Commerce on alternative homeownership models, including community land trusts, limited equity cooperatives, condominiums, accessory dwelling units, middle housing, church land for housing, and public land transfers. The discussion focused on how these models can help households build equity while keeping housing permanently affordable. Committee members asked about statewide counts of co-ops and land trusts, and Commerce said it does not track all of those entities directly. Pierce County staff then described the Pierce County Community Development Corporation’s rapid acquisition fund and its role in acquiring, holding, and transferring public land for affordable housing. They said the county used general fund and affordable housing sales tax dollars to buy properties, preserve a manufactured home park through resident ownership, and create a pipeline of sites for future development. Members asked about the advantages of a public development authority, funding sources, the use of surplus and underutilized public property, and how the model works with housing authorities. Spokane land bank staff followed with testimony that land banks can reduce blight, preserve affordability, and help nonprofits acquire land quickly, but that holding costs and taxes can make the work harder without state support. They also described brownfield assessments, donated properties, and work on Black homeownership and public surplus properties. The committee then heard from the Northwest Cooperative Development Center on limited equity cooperatives, especially in manufactured housing communities. The witness said Washington now has about 43 limited equity co-ops and that recent subsidy funding and legislation have accelerated resident purchases of manufactured home communities. Members asked how residents benefit from capped equity, how values are affected, and whether the model improves access to lending; the witness said the model stabilizes costs, allows modest equity gains, and that a recent law allowing manufactured homes in co-ops to be titled as real property should improve access to traditional financing. The committee also discussed House Bill 1974 from the prior session and possible updates to land banking legislation. In the second work session on maximizing existing housing stock, Commerce reviewed recent housing laws and implementation timelines, including ADUs, middle housing, condo liability reform, SEPA changes, tiny homes, and co-living. Members raised concerns about the long implementation horizon, vacancy data, corporate ownership of homes, and the need for better support for small landlords and first-time ADU owners. Sightline then testified on mobile dwelling units, arguing that RVs, tiny houses on wheels, and similar units are a low-cost, quick-to-install housing option that is often blocked by zoning; the witness said many Washington residents already live in these units, often informally. Finally, AARP discussed housing options for older adults, including ADUs, missing middle, manufactured home communities, co-living, universal design, and village-style support models, emphasizing aging in place and the need for more accessible, affordable housing choices.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/21/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • COOPERATION IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
  • We do not ban any cooperation in this bill.
  • WE DO NOT BEND ANY -- OF COOPERATION IN THIS BILL.
  • But cooperation with law enforcement saves lives.
  • BUT COOPERATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT SAVES LIVES.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approval of the prior day’s journal, and several motions to restore previously passed bills to the third-reading calendar. Senate Print 2436A, an amendment to the Administrative Code of New York City, and Senate Print 7160, an amendment to the Elder Law, were both reconsidered and restored to the calendar by roll call. Amendments were also received on Senate Print 9960, which retained its place on the third-reading calendar. The chamber then paused to honor Madeline Wilson on her 100th birthday and Marilyn D. Mosley through previously adopted resolutions, with family members and guests recognized on the floor. The Senate also welcomed Columbia Kicks Cancer, a student-run East Greenbush fundraising team that raised more than $239,000 for blood cancer research and care. The Finance Committee reported Senate Print 9005C, a budget bill amending Chapter 268 of the Laws of 1996, directly to third reading, and the Senate accepted the report and the message of necessity. The bill was then taken up on the controversial calendar, leading to extended debate on Part LL, which focused on limits on state and local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, including 287(g) agreements, informal cooperation, masking rules for law enforcement, sensitive locations such as polling places, and the creation of an Office of Immigration Trust within the Attorney General’s office. Supporters argued the bill would keep state and municipal employees focused on their own duties, protect constitutional rights, and prevent New York resources from being used for federal immigration enforcement; they also said it would not bar all cooperation or prevent local police from responding to crime. Opponents argued it would hinder public safety, restrict law enforcement cooperation, and interfere with local discretion, while some raised concerns about constitutional issues and the practical effects on sheriffs, county jails, and police agencies. The debate also included a separate provision creating a civil cause of action for constitutional-rights violations by federal, state, or local officials, which supporters described as an accountability measure. Members further discussed the masking section, with supporters saying it applied broadly to officials and was intended to withstand constitutional scrutiny, while opponents cited a recent Ninth Circuit ruling striking down a similar California law. The Office of Immigration Trust and its complaint/referral process were also examined, including the role of the Governor and the State Education Department in reviewing alleged violations. No final vote on the controversial calendar bill was taken in the portion of the transcript provided.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • Cooperatives are good for as amended. Cooperatives are good for Havaii's<00:19:21.120> economy.
  • the cooperative hui.
  • the cooperative hui.
  • worker um worker cooperatives worker um worker cooperatives multistakeholder<00:23:57.919> or
  • Chair votes aye. cooperative associations. Recommendation cooperative associations.
Bills: SB3275, SB3105
Summary: The Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection reconsidered two condominium bills and adopted recommendations to pass both with amendments. For SB 2433, members approved amendments clarifying that condominium unit owners’ interests are to be recognized and protected in educational and related programs by the Real Estate Commission and DCCA, while making technical changes and changing the effective date. For SB 2838, the committee replaced the bill’s broader substantive language with a narrower requirement that associations provide electronic copies of specified documents, including master leases, reserve studies, audited financial statements, contracts, leases, and other agreements, along with technical changes and an amended effective date. Both measures were adopted unanimously by the members present, with Senator McKelvey excused. The committee then heard SB 2710 on animal issues, which would define and regulate dog breeders, set care standards, create county licensing authority, require records, and establish an animal abuser registry and related penalties. Testimony was mixed: the Public Defender and the American Kennel Club opposed the bill, arguing for stronger enforcement of existing laws rather than harsher penalties and warning that the bill would burden responsible breeders; the Hawaiian Humane Society supported the bill’s breeder regulation and registry provisions but urged removal of the hoarding section; and the committee noted 26 written testimonies in support, 14 in opposition, and four comments. In decision-making, the committee passed SB 2710 with amendments that blanked the license fee, deleted the animal abuser registry and shelter/pet store/breeder compliance checks, struck the hoarding provisions and proposed criminal penalty changes, and made technical changes with a deferred effective date. The committee also heard SB 2209 on rental discrimination, which would allow attorney’s fees to a prevailing party in source-of-income discrimination cases, and SB 2884, which would create a nonrefundable income tax credit for wind-resistant retrofits or hurricane shelters. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission supported SB 2209, and the committee later passed it with a deferred effective date. SB 2884 drew support from DCCA’s Insurance Division, the Department of Taxation, HEMA, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, and a public witness who urged hurricane preparedness; it was passed with the Department of Taxation’s proposed amendments and a deferred effective date. Finally, the committee heard SB 2922 on cooperative associations, which would create a general cooperative associations framework. DCCA offered comments, while the Hawaii Co-op Hui, Purple Maya Foundation, Enliven Cooperative, and Hawaii Farmers Union supported the measure and argued that current law is too limited for worker, producer, and multi-stakeholder co-ops. After discussion about using the existing chapter 421C structure rather than creating a new regulatory scheme, the committee passed SB 2922 with amendments adopting changes proposed in testimony from the Hawaii Farmers Union and deferred the effective date.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 23, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> Senator Cooper. >> Yeah. >> Excuse. >> Who? >> Senator Cooper. >> Oh, Cooper.
  • >> Senator Cooper. >> Oh, Cooper.
  • >> Cooper. Senator Cooper, go ahead. >> Cooper. Senator Cooper, go ahead.
  • Senator<00:21:06.960> Cooper, Senator Cooper, Senator Cooper, >> I. >> I.
  • >> Cooper. >> Oh, Cooper. Okay. >> I do that one. >> Way to volunteer, Cooper. >> All right.
Bills: SJ0001
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • I assume to the cooperative, yes, to the cooperative and then how much of that? It goes to TASB.
  • So the local government purchasing cooperative is the official entity is the cooperative itself.
  • No, the TSP Energy Cooperative name. I don't know if the cooperative owns that or not.
  • The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative. The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative.
  • the cooperative gets the payment.
Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB675, HB10, HB12
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House/Senate DFL Press Conference 2/16/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • Not cooperating with secret police to detain and arrest and kidnap and deport people, but to cooperate
  • It's a have cooperated with ICE.
  • maybe you don't, there is cooperation maybe you don't, there is cooperation occurring. occurring
  • cooperation we should be talking about. cooperation we should be talking about.
  • any other cooperation. any other cooperation.
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: Witnesses and lawmakers discussed the impact of “Operation Metro Surge” and related federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota, describing it as a severe constitutional and humanitarian crisis. John Beler of the ACLU of Minnesota said the organization had received more than 700 reports of constitutional violations and argued the state should protect sensitive spaces, create legal remedies, and limit state involvement in federal surveillance and enforcement. Sen. Erin Maye Quade and other speakers said the operation was still ongoing, caused family separations, economic harm, and trauma in communities, and called on Minnesota Republicans to break with the Trump administration and support accountability. Several business owners testified about direct effects on restaurants and construction workforces. Hano JD Delgado, a restaurant owner, said ICE activity had frightened workers, led to closures and lost business, and recounted alleged mistreatment of employees and himself, including detentions and an incident involving a 15-year-old U.S. citizen. Sarah Lawitch, a Cottage Grove contractor, said her crews and projects were disrupted because workers feared leaving home and that lawmakers should protect constitutional rights and local businesses. Speakers repeatedly framed the issue as racial profiling and an attack on legal residents and citizens, not just undocumented immigrants. Rep. Lee Fininky said she is carrying two bills aimed at federal and local law enforcement practices: one would prohibit officers from wearing masks on duty except for limited safety or health exceptions, and another would require vehicles used to detain people to be clearly marked and equipped with safety features. She and other DFL speakers also discussed a broader package of bills, including a proposal to let Minnesotans hold the federal government accountable and a bill requiring the BCA to investigate shootings. In response to questions, they said they were seeking Republican support but expected the measures to face legal challenges; no votes or formal committee action were taken in the excerpt.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

BCA Use of Force investigations of federal agents 3/3/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:02:07.360> with agents and there is no cooperation with agents and there is no cooperation
  • Clarifying cooperation mechanisms and access to evidence would further strengthen the bill, ensuring
  • Clarifying cooperation mechanisms and access to evidence would further strengthen the bill, ensuring
  • Clarifying cooperation mechanisms and access to evidence would further strengthen the bill, ensuring
  • Clarifying cooperation mechanisms and access to evidence would further strengthen the bill, ensuring
Keywords: 1183, house
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • Scholarship Fund yet on the cooperation Scholarship Fund yet on the cooperation agreement.<00:06
  • cooperation agreement? cooperation agreement? The<00:07:54.200> draft? The draft?
  • ,<00:27:37.240> my CSF was actually cooperating, my CSF was actually cooperating, my understanding
  • have an agency that's going to cooperate have an agency that's going to cooperate within<00:32:00.200
  • to see though with the cooperative to see though with the cooperative agreement.<00:37:27.600>
Keywords: 1189, house, all
Summary: The committee received an update from the LBA on three audits related to education programs. Christine Young reported that the special education audit is in report-writing, with 44 of 81 observations completed, and that a draft is expected early in the third quarter with a final report later in the summer. She also said the doorway program audit has a draft report with 12 observations, auditee responses were received May 14, an exit conference was held May 18, and the report is now expected to be presented at the June fiscal committee meeting. The bulk of the discussion focused on the education freedom accounts audit and a proposed expansion of scope. Beulah Skids explained that the original audit, required by the 2022 law creating the EFA program, would be expanded to examine whether students were New Hampshire residents at enrollment and throughout participation, and whether records of educational attainment satisfied program requirements. She described the current work, the draft cooperation agreement being developed with the Department of Education and the Children’s Scholarship Fund, and the department’s concerns about the audit period and the term "educational progress," which the LBA said it would revise. The committee discussed that the expanded work would depend on a written agreement giving the LBA access to needed records, policies, and staff, with the Department of Education potentially serving as an intermediary for data access. Members raised concerns about the scope period and data access. Senator Lang asked that the residency review be limited to the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, rather than the broader 2022-25 period, because those years captured the major program expansions; the committee appeared to agree, with clarification that the reference was to school years, not fiscal years. Members also discussed reconciliation of EFA funds, noting that the department has agreed to reopen rulemaking to make reconciliation more frequent so unused funds can be returned to the state sooner. Several members expressed frustration that access to data had been delayed, while LBA staff said the cooperation agreement is intended to prevent further roadblocks and that the AG’s office could review it if needed.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Education (04/21/2026)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Takes extraordinary cooperation.
  • from a cooperative school district. from a cooperative school district.
  • of the withdrawal by other cooperative of the withdrawal by other cooperative town<00:44:47.320>
  • . cooperative. cooperative.
  • School district votes for cooperative districts: each member town of that cooperative district has an
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Cooper and Mr.
  • Cooper? Mr. Huland? I do.
  • Cooper, uh, Cooper, you're, uh, obviously from the private sector, and the private sector has certain
  • Cooper? Thank you, Senator.
  • Cooper and Mr.
Summary: The committee convened to discuss the nominations of Scott Cooper for Director of the Office of Personnel Management and Eric Ulan for Deputy Director at the Office of Management and Budget. This meeting highlighted the critical roles both positions play in managing the federal workforce, which comprises over two million civilian employees. Concerns were raised regarding the current administration's approach to federal employment, citing issues like mass firings and the undermining of collective bargaining rights. Members expressed the need for better accountability and transparency within the federal system, emphasizing the importance of attracting talented public servants.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Republican Press Conference 2/16/26

Transcript Highlights:
  • um requiring local governments cooperate um requiring local governments cooperate with<00:09:06.399
  • created a a framework for uh cooperation created a a framework for uh cooperation that<00:09:32.640
  • And Sheriff Wit just that cooperation.
  • of a statewide standard of cooperation. of a statewide standard of cooperation.
  • some of your like cooperation bills? some of your like cooperation bills?
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: House Republican leaders outlined their agenda for the tied legislative session, saying their priorities are to stop fraud, make Minnesota more affordable, safer, and more competitive, and reduce mandates while raising education standards. They highlighted several planned bills, including an independent inspector general (HF 1), a “Fraud Isn’t Free” measure to impose consequences on agencies and commissioners that allow fraud, and statutory guidelines for high-fraud-risk programs. They also said they want to lower health care costs through a permanent reinsurance program and cost defrayal for new mandates, study property tax increases, conform state tax law to federal changes on tips, overtime, and scholarship tax credits, and avoid any tax increases. On public safety, Republicans said they will pursue tougher penalties for repeat offenders and repeat gun crimes, judicial accountability, and a school safety package that would support public and nonpublic schools, school safety personnel, and facility improvements. In education, they emphasized school choice tax credits, reading proficiency, and curriculum focused on basic academic fundamentals. They also said they want to protect and expand mining, reform permitting, end the nuclear moratorium, and make the state more attractive to businesses. On housing, one member said they are working on a more targeted affordable housing package rather than a broad sweeping bill. A substantial portion of the discussion focused on immigration and cooperation with federal authorities. Republicans said they want a statewide framework for local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, referencing House File 16 and saying they are open to changes and bipartisan work. They argued that local and state cooperation would improve safety and prevent situations where criminal suspects are released into the community. They also said Democrats have blocked similar efforts in committee and on the House floor. In response to questions, leaders said there is no current appetite for sports betting, bonding will be discussed but there are no promises, and they do not support the 2024 omnibus bill model. They said they are not interested in vaccine mandates, but will consider Medicaid funding impacts and other health-related proposals if bills are introduced. They also said election integrity measures such as voter ID, provisional ballots, and voter-roll cleanup will remain priorities. Throughout, leaders said they expect a bipartisan process in the tied House and expressed hope that both parties can work together on some issues.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 1, February 9, 2026

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> Cooper >> Cooper >> Cooper >> here. >> here. >> here.
  • >> Hi >> Hi >> Hi >> Cooper. >> Cooper. >> Cooper.
  • >> I<01:29:09.360> Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> Hi.
  • >> I<01:42:31.280> Cooper, >> I Cooper, >> I Cooper, >> no.
  • Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> No. >> No. >> No. >> No. KGO. >> No. KGO. >> No.
Keywords: 916, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session-Day 2, February 10, 2026-AM

Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • >> I<00:31:45.120> Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> Hi.
  • >> No.<00:41:45.839> Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> No. Cooper. >> Hi.
  • >> I >> I >> I >> Cooper. >> Cooper. >> Cooper.
  • >> I<01:14:47.600> Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> Hi.
  • >> I<01:26:30.560> Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> I Cooper. >> Hi.
Keywords: 916, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Representative Cooper. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Ms.
  • Representative Cooper. Sorry.
  • Chair, Representative Cooper, um... Mr.
  • Representative Cooper. Thank you, sister Kerr.
  • Chair, Representative Cooper, thank you.
Summary: The committee began with member, staff, and page introductions, then heard reminders about public testimony limits. It first considered House Bill 2016, which would eliminate late-filing penalties when a tax return shows zero tax due. The sponsor argued the bill would prevent unnecessary fines on small businesses and individuals with no liability, while staff noted any fiscal impact would likely be minimal. The bill passed on an 8-1 vote, with one member opposing it on the grounds that current waiver procedures already exist and the change could weaken compliance incentives. The committee then took up House Bill 2104, which would bar county assessors from reclassifying agricultural property for four years after an owner prevails on appeal, unless there is a change in use, ownership, or parcel configuration. The sponsor and agricultural groups said the measure would reduce repetitive annual appeals and provide stability for ranchers and farmers, especially in urbanizing areas and in places affected by fallowing. County assessors opposed the bill, arguing that their offices are better qualified than the State Board of Equalization, that the bill could allow inaccurate classifications to persist, and that it relies too heavily on owners to report changes. After extensive testimony from the Maricopa County Assessor and the State Board of Equalization executive director, the committee approved the bill 5-4. Next, House Bill 2105 was heard. It would require advance notice of certain property inspections and provide inspection reports to property owners. The sponsor said the goal was to give owners a chance to be present for inspections and to receive the reasons for any denial of agricultural status. Assessors opposed the bill as an unfunded mandate and said they already communicate with owners through mail, door hangers, and other methods, but that a standardized report form does not currently exist. Supporters from the farm and ranch community said the bill would improve transparency and help avoid disputes. The committee passed the bill 5-4. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2289, which updates truth-in-taxation and election pamphlet language to reflect higher residential property values, including a new $400,000 example. The sponsor and the Arizona Tax Research Association said the changes would make taxpayer notices more accurate and noted the bill was similar to one that had previously advanced, but without a provision that contributed to a veto. No vote was taken on this bill in the portion provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/10/25

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:10:08.120> serve collectively Electric Cooperative serve collectively Electric Cooperative
  • seen that municipals and Cooperative seen that municipals and Cooperative utilities<00:31:14.840
  • We have a deep appreciation for our cooperatives’ adherence to the seven cooperative principles and the
  • We have a deep appreciation for our cooperatives’ adherence to the seven cooperative principles and the
  • appreciation for our cooperatives appreciation for our cooperatives adherence<00:53:25.960> to
Keywords: 1187, senate, all