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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- State statute calls for the bond to match the asset, which should have been 20 million dollars; a judge
- approved this. a $120,000 bond over and over again, knowingly.
- But I will limit my testimony to the criminalization aspects of this bill in the interest of time.
- Under this measure, disasters will be limited to acts of God or man-made disasters.
- Results that are kept in a way that's secure and have limited access to them.
Bills:
SB31 , SB33 , SB510 , SB871 , SB1868 , SB2024 , SB2166 , SB2309 , SB2880 , SJR27 , SJR39 , SJR40 , SB 31 , SB 33
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
SB 31, Life of the Mother Act, Texas abortion law, medical emergency, reasonable medical judgment, pregnancy complications, maternal health, life-threatening condition, ectopic pregnancy, spontaneous abortion, miscarriage, unborn child, abortion exception, abortion ban, physician liability, health care liability claim, aiding and abetting, Texas Medical Board, State Bar of Texas, continuing medical education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 4th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Again, there's a limit of spending up to $1 million.
- Gas and oil industry polluting beyond the legal limit, and enforcement strategies.
- So without a doubt, we are working, but we also realize the limitations of our nonprofits.
- We're going to limit it to three folks who are here and three folks online.
- Again, we're going to, I apologize, we'll do a limited three. We'll just start.
Committee:
House House Appropriations & Finance
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - House Ways & Means
House Ways & Means Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1293 limits the Government Property Lease Excise Tax revenues that may
- Chairman, members, Senate Bill 1293 limits the Government Property Lease Excise Tax revenues that may
- Senator, Representative Livingston, it just would mean that that part of the property tax is off limits
- We have very limited redevelopment tools, and I love the conversation that's happening up here today
- We have very limited redevelopment tools, and I love the conversation that's happening up here today
Summary:
The House Ways and Means Committee first took up Senate Bill 1293, which would limit Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) abatements so they cannot reduce the portion of property taxes that would otherwise go to school districts. The sponsor and supporters, including the Arizona Tax Research Association and the National Federation of Independent Business, argued that GPLET shifts costs to the state general fund and other taxpayers through school finance backfilling, while city representatives from Phoenix and Mesa and the Greater Phoenix Economic Council said GPLET is an important redevelopment tool that helps projects move forward in difficult urban areas and eventually returns properties to the tax rolls at much higher values. After extended questioning about tax shifts, school district impacts, and whether cities could act without affecting other jurisdictions, the committee voted 5-3 to return SB 1293 with a do pass recommendation.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1294, a clarifying measure concerning property classification after destruction by fire, flood, or other verifiable accident. The sponsor said the bill was intended to refine language adopted the previous year and to reflect discussions with assessors and ATRA. With little opposition, the committee approved SB 1294 on a 6-1 vote, with one member present and one absent.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1430, the annual technical corrections bill for tax statutes administered by the Department of Revenue. The sponsor offered an amendment to remove a disputed unclaimed-property provision after concerns were raised, and the department supported the bill as amended. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed SB 1430 as amended on a 7-0 vote, with one member present and one absent, before adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hied Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- This isn't about limiting opportunity to students; it's about ensuring our state sees a return on its
- While we're not really cutting anything, we're limiting it in scope to maybe fit the limited amount of
- You said there was a limit of up to three years.
- Time limit on that. So I would encourage member support. Thank you.
- Adding red tape only undermines its purpose and limits opportunities for students in need.
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
Keywords:
North Star Promise, scholarship, higher education, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, in-demand jobs, workforce development, career training, job market, high-demand occupations, high-demand industries, college aid, state financial aid, FAFSA, student eligibility, program of study, degree program, certificate program, community college, university, labor market data
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine bipartisan legislative frameworks for digital assets. Feb 26th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Digital Assets
Transcript Highlights:
- It should address potential conflicts of interest or other concerns about affiliates through limits on
- In addition, the proposal limits states' authority for licensing and supervision to situations where
- Their liability is limited. And what laws? That's the Electronic Funds Transaction Act.
- for example I guess I would use a car analogy you're driving down 95 you don't know what the speed limit
- I recently saw a chart which plotted amount of Treasury bonds and debt held by China over the last 10
Keywords:
Digital Assets, Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Legislation, Bipartisan, Consumer Protection, Regulatory Framework, Financial Innovation, Testimony
Summary:
The inaugural meeting of the Digital Assets Subcommittee brought a wave of excitement and anticipation regarding the future of digital assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins. Chair Lummis expressed gratitude towards Senator Scott for establishing the subcommittee, indicating a commitment to promote responsible innovation while safeguarding consumers. Members discussed the necessity for a bipartisan legislative framework to regulate digital asset markets effectively while outlining the potential benefits such legislation could have on enhancing financial inclusion and streamlining payments. The meeting featured expert testimonies from key figures in the digital asset industry, highlighting the importance of creating clear regulatory guidance for digital assets to foster innovation without compromising consumer protections.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: DFL Members Announce Fraud Prevention Package - 03/17/26
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm also carrying a bill that would amend our Minnesota Constitution to allow bonding dollars to go for
- amend our Minnesota Constitution<00:15:46.160><c> to</c><00:15:46.280><c> allow</c><00:15:46.480><c> bonding
- </c><00:15:46.880><c> dollars</c><00:15:47.320><c> to</c> Constitution to allow bonding dollars to Constitution
- to allow bonding dollars to go<00:15:47.560><c> for</c><00:15:48.120><c> tech</c><00:15:48.360><c> infrastructure
- I think it is going to be bonding dollars over periods of time. >> Have you consulted with Governor Walz
Summary:
Senate DFL leaders held a press conference outlining a fraud-prevention agenda centered on transparency, accountability, and modernization of state systems. Majority Leader Erin Murphy said Minnesotans are angry about fraud and that the caucus has already passed multiple fraud-prevention measures, but more work is needed. She and other senators emphasized that outdated county and state IT systems leave programs vulnerable to waste and abuse, and said they want to pursue both immediate upgrades and longer-term funding solutions, including possible bonding for technology infrastructure.
Senator Zena Mohamed described legislation to overhaul program integrity in Medicaid and human services by adding safeguards before, during, and after provider enrollment and service delivery. She said the goal is to prevent theft before dollars are spent, rein in third-party entities that profit without accountability, and improve consumer protections and reporting pathways. Senator Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger highlighted a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks, arguing they are heavily used in scams targeting seniors and vulnerable people, and also backed a state consumer financial protection bureau and stronger False Claims Act enforcement.
Senator Rob Kupec focused on ethics and conflicts of interest, including a proposal to bar legislative members and certain state employees from quickly moving into jobs tied to entities receiving state appropriations or grants. He also said lawmakers should strengthen penalties for theft of public funds and restrict state contracts for people convicted of fraud. Senator Heather Gustafson promoted her Office of Inspector General bill, saying oversight is fragmented and an independent office is needed for investigations, safeguards, and early detection; she said the Senate passed the bill 60-7 last year and she wants it enacted. In response to questions, Murphy and Gustafson said the OIG should have law-enforcement powers, that bipartisan support exists in principle, and that the House needs to settle on a single proposal. The senators also said prepayment review can be useful but can disrupt services, and they argued agencies must use the tools already given to them while lawmakers continue oversight.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cmte on Rules - Subcommittee on the Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 10/30/25
Transcript Highlights:
- It's our bonding bill.
- It's reportable to us in the state, and that limits our resources and ability to respond.
- It's reportable to us in the state, and that limits our resources and ability to respond.
- It's reportable to us in the state, and that limits our resources and ability to respond.
- So um people limits to what we can do.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:12:42.600><c> or</c> that are not otherwise encumbered or that are not otherwise encumbered or limited
- :12:45.160><c> so</c><00:12:45.399><c> long</c><00:12:45.560><c> as</c><00:12:45.760><c> that</c> limited
- by federal law so long as that limited by federal law so long as that transfer<00:12:46.440><c> does
- to say the least it has been limiting to say the least it has been<00:19:40.799><c> difficult</c><00
- us to divert limited funds from critical<00:36:34.319><c> areas</c><00:36:35.319><c> this</c><00:36:
Committee:
House Education Policy
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC-CPN Joint Info Briefing - Tue Jan 13, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:19:11.360><c> the</c> have, I'm going to try to limit the have, I'm going to try to limit the
- </c> In a small island state with limited In a small island state with limited resources,<01:11:34.240
- We're here to articulate limited.
- </c> because of our isolation, our limited because of our isolation, our limited provider<01:23:20.840
- </c><02:41:37.720><c> rated</c> We're a double A bond rated We're a double A bond rated organization.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- What is the income limit?
- </c> we thank you what is the income limit we thank you what is the income limit below<00:09:14.120><
- Family planning is a limited benefit, which is what they call it.
- </c> yeah Family Planning um is a limited yeah Family Planning um is a limited benefit<00:15:34.560><
- for women and then the upper limit for a child.
Summary:
The House Finance Division III held an informational hearing on Medicaid, Medicare, Choices for Independence, and related financing, while postponing nursing facility financing and the county cap discussion to a later date. DHHS officials Ann Landry, Jonathan Ballard, and Medicaid Director Henry Litman provided an overview of Medicaid’s role, noting it is a federal-state partnership with state-specific eligibility and benefits, and emphasizing that Medicaid is a major funding and programmatic support for other DHHS initiatives. They also distinguished Medicaid from Medicare and explained that Medicaid funding is not the same as grant funding, though some providers may also receive federal grants through other channels.
The presentation focused on New Hampshire’s relatively small Medicaid program and why it differs from national averages. Officials said about 184,000 residents are covered, roughly one in seven Granite Staters compared with one in five nationally, and attributed the difference largely to the state’s higher per-capita income and older population. They highlighted that about 65% of Medicaid-enrolled adults in New Hampshire are working, that only 22% of births are covered by Medicaid versus 42% nationally, and that the state’s uninsured rate is lower than the national rate. Members asked about covered services, income limits, federal matching rates, and the names of optional eligibility groups; staff explained that New Hampshire offers the optional groups discussed, with matching rates varying by category, including 90% for Granite Advantage and certain other groups, and 65% for children above the required level.
A substantial portion of the hearing covered eligibility rules and recent policy changes. Officials reviewed the history of Medicaid, including HCBS waivers, the CFI program, Katie Beckett, the Olmstead decision, the ACA, and the end of continuous enrollment after the public health emergency. They also discussed the 2023 legislative expansion of postpartum coverage from 60 days to 12 months and child eligibility changes. In response to questions, DHHS said it is tracking utilization and costs for the postpartum expansion and reported that many maternal deaths occur after the prior 60-day coverage period, often involving substance use disorder or suicide; they said the longer coverage is intended to improve access to treatment and prevention. The committee also walked through household-income examples, clarified that Medicaid eligibility is based on household income and categorical rules, and confirmed that Granite Advantage ends at 138% of the federal poverty level unless another categorical basis applies. No votes were taken, and the hearing remained informational.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (03/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- is guarantee, or as close as we can to guarantee, that there's safe contact there and maintain that bond
- is guarantee, or as close as we can to guarantee, that there's safe contact there and maintain that bond
- is guarantee, or as close as we can to guarantee, that there's safe contact there and maintain that bond
- Guarantee, or as close as we can to guarantee, that there's safe contact there and maintain that bond
- There is not a time limit on it. They don't have to be there the whole time.
Summary:
The committee opened with a brief update and prayer for Oscar, a person known to members, noting he was making slow but encouraging progress and awaiting transfer to rehab. The hearing then began on House Bill 518, which would require the commissioner of DHS to provide a detailed annual report of DCYF costs. Representative Erica Leyon, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to improve transparency, clarify how DCYF resources and shared services are used, and help future discussions about staffing, funding, and whether DCYF should remain within DHHS or become a separate department. She said the department could likely comply without additional cost and was open to adjusting the reporting date, with the department preferring December 31 instead of September 1.
Committee members and the DCYF director, Marie Nunan, discussed whether the bill was duplicative of existing reporting and whether it should also include federal funding mandates. Nunan said DCYF already has many policies and reports, but does not currently produce one consolidated DCYF-specific report in this form; she also said the department believed it had the capacity to file the report and was not taking a position on the bill. Several members questioned whether the measure was necessary, while others supported transparency but suggested the information was already available or could be obtained without legislation. In executive session, the committee voted 15-1 to retain HB 518, meaning it will not advance to the calendar at this time.
The committee then opened House Bill 775, sponsored by Representative Jod Nelson, concerning supervised visitation centers. Nelson introduced Dr. Scott Hampton, who testified that supervised visitation is important for child safety, domestic violence prevention, and family preservation. Hampton described the history of visitation centers in New Hampshire, saying funding cuts had reduced the number of centers over time and that prior legislation had failed due to budget reductions. He argued that supervised exchanges can reduce risks such as abuse, abduction, and homicide, and said the service can prevent harm without adding cost by avoiding more serious incidents. The hearing on HB 775 was still underway at the end of the transcript, with no vote or final action shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 4/2/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:21:58.480><c> on</c><00:21:58.880><c> the</c> talked about um age limits on the talked about
- um age limits on the dependence.<00:21:59.840><c> I'm</c><00:22:00.080><c> looking</c><00:22:00.240><
- , which meant that it is just recognition, as you see here in the A4 amendment, which should have limited
- </c><01:10:15.679><c> And</c> or if they get funding from bonding.
- And or if they get funding from bonding.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, um, in order to allow as many people to testify as possible, there will be a two-minute time limit
- This erosion endangers the bond between the people of today and all those who came before us that shape
- This erosion endangers the bond between This erosion endangers the bond between the<00:32:13.360><c>
- And I just want to make sure that it's not limited to taxes.
- I just want to make sure that it's not limited to taxes.
Committee:
House Water & Land
Summary:
The House Committee on Water and Land met on March 25, 2025, and first announced it had deleted HCR 3 and HCR 4567 from the agenda pending similar Senate measures. It then heard HR 35/HCR 40, which urges DLNR and other state agencies to work with community groups to co-steward community forests on public lands. DLNR’s urban and community forester testified in strong support, and several organizations and individuals submitted support; there were no questions or opposition noted.
The committee next heard HCR 64, asking OPSD to convene a working group on establishing and placing an Office of Resilience and Recovery. OPSD and the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Resilience supported the resolution and suggested friendly amendments, including replacing county civil defense representatives with mayors or their designees and allowing subject-matter experts to serve. Members questioned the office’s role, funding, and relationship to other resilience and emergency management offices, and the witness explained it was created after the Maui wildfires to coordinate long-term recovery, with special-project funding and a focus distinct from response and mental health functions.
The committee also heard HR 59/HCR 65 on coordinating concurrent reviews of general plan, district boundary, and zoning amendments during land reclassification. OPSD testified with comments and warned that the proposal could facilitate spot zoning if individual landowners could use the concurrent process, recommending it be limited to county-initiated actions. A related discussion followed on HR 118/HCR 122, which would create a collaborative working group on surveying and protecting iwi kūpuna and related coastal erosion issues; DNR, OHA, and others supported it with suggested additions, and testimony emphasized cultural sensitivity and community-specific decision-making. Members asked about burial practices and a recent court ruling, and witnesses said the working group could help guide broader policy and communication.
Finally, the committee heard HR 145/HCR 151, requesting DLNR to report on its lease enforcement process and procedures. DLNR said it was recruiting staff to conduct lease inspections but had difficulty filling positions due to compensation, and explained that new or extended leases can include inspection requirements, while retroactive cost-shifting would raise contractual issues. Members asked for information on lease renewal timelines and whether inspection provisions were being added to renewals; DLNR said those decisions are made in public sunshine meetings and agreed to provide additional information. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (02/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- > receives um but yeah we have we have receives um but yeah we have we have some<00:28:16.320><c> limited
- have</c><00:28:16.960><c> some</c><00:28:17.080><c> information</c><00:28:17.399><c> we</c> some limited
- we have some information we some limited we have some information we can<00:28:17.640><c> provide</c
- </c><01:20:32.320><c> that</c><01:20:32.840><c> um</c><01:20:33.000><c> have</c><01:20:33.199><c> limited
- </c> for um students that um have limited for um students that um have limited English<01:20:33.920><
Summary:
The Department of Education’s Bureau of School Finance provided an adequacy-funding training for Division II, led by Mark Mello. He walked the committee through the adequacy formula using Albany, Allenstown, and Alton as examples, explaining average daily membership, base adequacy aid, and differential aid for free/reduced-price meals, special education, and English language learners. He also noted a recent change requiring home-education differential aid and emphasized that these aid streams are generally unrestricted district funding rather than money tied to specific students or programs.
A major focus was the ongoing litigation over the adequacy base amount and the statewide education property tax, or SWEPT. Mello explained the historical basis of the current base amount, the 2008 legislative report that set the original methodology, and the later court ruling that the adequacy amount should be $7,356, which is now before the Supreme Court. He also described how SWEPT currently raises a fixed statewide amount of $363 million and how that revenue is used to offset the state’s adequacy obligation. For the example towns, Albany and Allenstown receive state adequacy grants because their SWEPT revenue is below their calculated adequacy cost, while Alton is an excess SWEPT community because its local SWEPT revenue exceeds the cost of adequate education.
The discussion then turned to the pending “excess SWEPT” issue in the Supreme Court and what would happen if excess collections had to be remitted to the state. Mello said the Department is preparing a hypothetical walkthrough and explained that, if the court upholds the Superior Court ruling, DRA would likely be directed to collect excess SWEPT. Members raised concerns about whether SWEPT must be used for educational purposes and about the cash-flow burden on towns if money had to move from municipalities to the state and then back to districts. Mello and members discussed possible administrative workarounds, such as credits against other state aid distributions, and noted that the committee would continue reviewing the mechanics if the court decision comes down during budget work.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 072 Mar 27th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Mabrey and Soper and Senators Ball and Weissman, concerning the continuation of the regulation of bail bonding
- continuation of the regulation<00:36:26.840><c> of</c><00:36:26.960><c> bail</c><00:36:27.200><c> bonding
- </c><00:36:27.520><c> agents</c> regulation of bail bonding agents regulation of bail bonding agents
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 19th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Another story and example of him getting it done is when they worked on the school bond in the Assembly
- Finally, at a frustration as they were working on this bond, someone explained the school box.
- As a frustration, as they were working on this bond, someone explained the school bond to him with every
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and welcomed numerous former legislators to the floor. The body then moved through the daily file, including several resolutions recognizing cultural observances and a memorial tribute to former President Pro Tem John Burton. Senator Padilla also moved file item 24 to the enacted file, and the Senate announced upcoming committee and budget subcommittee meetings later in the day.
The chamber adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 133, recognizing California Down Syndrome Awareness Month and Day, after remarks from Senator Grayson about the contributions and dignity of people with Down syndrome and the importance of support systems for individuals and families. The Senate also adopted SCR 134 recognizing Nowruz and the Afghan American community, with remarks from Senator Wahab and support from Senator Kaverya, and adopted SCR 139 recognizing Afghan American Heritage Month. Each resolution passed by roll call vote with no opposition.
A major portion of the session was devoted to an adjourned-in-memory tribute to former Senate President Pro Tem John Burton. Senators from both parties and several former members offered personal recollections emphasizing Burton’s advocacy for foster youth, working people, and marginalized Californians, as well as his blunt style and political influence. Members highlighted his legislative legacy, his later work through the John Burton Advocates for Youth, and his role in shaping California politics and San Francisco. The Senate concluded the tribute, invited members to a reception, and announced that it would remain in recess before reconvening later in the week.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government (2-25-26)
State & Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- The original bond issuance actually pledged school buildings as nodes for termination points as part
- </c> hit the projections. the issu the hit the projections. the issu the original<00:20:35.760><c> bond
- <00:20:36.080><c> issuance</c><00:20:36.799><c> actually</c><00:20:37.280><c> pledged</c> original bond
- issuance actually pledged original bond issuance actually pledged school<00:20:38.240><c> buildings<
Committee:
Senate State & Local Government
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- So, all right, let's do Senate bond initiatives. Number 10. Clerk, read the calendar.
- So, all right, let's do Senate bond initiatives. Number 10.
- Mount Elementary School, budget and taxation. >> Majority moved so be considered the reading of the bond
- Mount Elementary School, budget and taxation. >> Majority moved so be considered the reading of the bond
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- to recognize our common humanity and our true identity as brothers and sisters, acknowledging the bonds
- sisters, identity as brothers and sisters, acknowledging<00:04:12.159><c> the</c><00:04:12.400><c> bonds
- </c> acknowledging the bonds that unite us. acknowledging the bonds that unite us.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine certain pending nominations. May 1st, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Charlie understands the unique and enduring bond between the United States and France, a bond that's
- As ambassador, I will strive to uphold and enhance these enduring bonds, advancing the relationship marked
- promoting academic collaborations, cultural initiatives, and tourism, we can further strengthen the bonds
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Keywords:
diplomatic nominations, foreign policy, ambassadors, U.S.-European relations, Bilateral relationships, security, trade
Summary:
The meeting focused primarily on diplomatic nominations, featuring discussions about the implications of these roles on U.S. foreign policy. Notable was the introduction of nominees for key ambassadorial positions, including ambassadors to the Dominican Republic, France, and the Netherlands. Senator Shaheen emphasized the importance of U.S.-European relations, particularly in light of current global challenges, while other members voiced their concerns regarding the nominees’ qualifications and the impact on bilateral relationships. Public support for these nominations was evident, as was the committee's commitment to fostering stronger connections with allied nations, particularly in addressing security and trade issues.