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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House passes omnibus transportation bill, HF14, during 2025 special session 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:32.320><c> General</c><00:15:32.639><c> fund</c> the global agreement.
- General fund the global agreement.
- When this bill left the floor the first time, it was general fund money.
- with a number of other really important things for general funds.
- But that means um for general funds.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes HF2442, the omnibus climate and energy finance bill 5/7/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c><00:05:07.039><c> while</c><00:05:07.360><c> coal</c><00:05:07.759><c> has</c> of our generation
- :14.320><c> of</c><00:12:14.480><c> our</c> it driving generation outside of our it driving generation
- I wish we could learn from our Native relatives to think seven generations into the future.
- The these would generate even more investments in greater Minnesota.
- The these would generate even loose.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a seventh-generation Texan.
- I'm a seventh generation Texan.
- I don't know where this puts us in general, especially.
- I mean, three days is generous. I saw that this hearing was scheduled on a Friday.
- I serve as General Counsel and Director of Policy.
Keywords:
election officials, confidentiality, personal information, government transparency, public safety, spirit beverages, alcoholic beverages, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, distribution, taxation, firearms, local regulation, archery equipment, weapons, voter registration, statewide list, county requirements, election integrity, computer services contracts, mental health
Summary:
The committee first adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 30 and then voted to report the substituted bill favorably to the full Senate; the roll call showed six ayes and one nay, with later unanimous-consent corrections noted for additional aye votes. The committee also reported Senate Bill 801 favorably to the full Senate by an eight-to-one vote. Both bills were left with no further action in the meeting after the votes.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 2595 by Senator Middleton and Senate Bill 2876 by Chairman Hughes, both aimed at addressing masked harassment and riot-related conduct. Supporters said the bills would deter intimidation, protect public order, and respond to recent protests and anti-Semitic incidents, while opponents from civil rights, disability, and advocacy groups argued the measures were overly broad, could chill peaceful protest, and would burden people who wear masks for religious, medical, or disability-related reasons. Public testimony was taken on both bills, and both were left pending after testimony closed.
Senate Bill 2753, by Senator Hall, proposed consolidating early voting and election day into a single continuous in-person voting period with common procedures and equipment, while preserving countywide voting and mail voting. The Secretary of State’s office said the bill could improve ballot secrecy and simplify administration, though witnesses raised concerns about ballot privacy, logistics, and access for disabled voters; some county election officials were neutral or supportive of the concept, while others opposed it as confusing or potentially burdensome. The bill was left pending after extensive testimony.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 2225 on allowing spirit-based ready-to-drink beverages to be sold in grocery and convenience stores, with supporters arguing the law should focus on alcohol content rather than the source of the alcohol and that the bill would modernize an outdated code. Later, Senate Bill 1540, which would add election officials and related workers to confidentiality protections, drew support from county election officials who described threats and harassment, though one witness suggested the bill’s language may need technical adjustment to better match its intent. Finally, Senate Bill 2382, concerning statewide voter registration systems and offline counties, drew opposition from county election administrators and vendors who warned about capacity, cybersecurity, and single-point-of-failure risks, while others suggested a phased approach or API-based integration; the transcript ends with testimony still open on that bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They do not have a general associate's degree, but actually a trade-focused associate's degree.
- So generally employers prefer the latter to the former, although the former is a good building block.
- But part of counseling is also generally sort of advising on course selection.
- When you talk about the metrics that we follow, trying to see in general.
- The contact hour is also blind to the employment. outcome that it may or may not generate.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In general, higher FI rankings are associated with a higher level of need for assistance.
- We are paying General Fund only for those services.
- So no longer having staff there results in a General Fund savings of $8.1 million.
- And so no longer having staff there results in a general fund savings of $8.1 million.
- They're gemales, and also the Center of General me has negated much help.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Juvenile Justice Oversight Council (11-7-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's just a different generation. I do agree our position with Jason.
- But it's one of the areas generation.
- And it's just a different generation.<00:32:00.600><c> I</c><00:32:00.760><c> do</c><00:32:00.960><c>
- I do agree our position with generation.
- As we've prosecuted over the generations and seen there's kind of a flow of what used to be or maybe
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:09
State of the Judiciary: 00:02:33
The Corrections - KCTCS Reentry Program: 00:49:44
Update on 2022 RS SB 90: 01:27:49, 958, all
Summary:
The Juvenile Justice Oversight Council met with a quorum, approved the October 8, 2025 minutes, and welcomed guests including Marshall County Attorney Jason Darnall. The main topic was juvenile interrogation, with a presentation from Kentucky Youth Advocates by Courtney Downs and Shannon Moody. They said their organization is supporting a 2026 Blueprint priority requiring children to consult with an attorney before waiving Miranda rights, and they emphasized research on adolescent brain development, susceptibility to peer pressure and impulsive decision-making, and the risk of false confessions. They cited National Registry of Exonerations data showing high rates of false confessions among exonerated youth, especially younger children, and described approaches in other states such as Maryland’s Child Interrogation Protection Act, Indiana’s statute allowing certain adults to waive rights in some circumstances, and laws in other states requiring recording of interrogations or limiting deceptive tactics.
Members asked about trauma and adverse childhood experiences, whether the proposal would require attorney consultation in every juvenile interview, whether parents could instead be the ones consulted, and how such a rule would affect law enforcement investigations and juvenile accountability. Senator Carroll and others raised concerns about feasibility, delays, and whether juveniles might avoid accountability if attorneys are required before questioning. The presenters responded that they were focused on ensuring children understand their legal rights, that some states use age- or offense-based limits, and that parent consultation is another model used elsewhere, though they said a lawyer is best suited to explain legal rights and process. Members also discussed the role of the Department of Public Advocacy and whether legislative action or court decisions should address the issue. The council did not take final action on the policy, but requested additional materials, including the text of laws from Maryland, Indiana, and North Carolina, for further review.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/23/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- And if affect the general fund at all.
- But it is 100% general fund funded.
- But it is 100% general fund approval.
- </c> problems with generally no real value. problems with generally no real value. the<01:46:31.679><
- </c> generally can't do it from home. generally can't do it from home.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/19/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- I will move that House File 1471 be re-referred to the General Register.
- I will move that House File 1471 be re-referred to the General Register.
- </c> amended be re-referred to the general amended be re-referred to the general register<00:09:47.240
- </c><00:19:32.840><c> an</c> step and um so that's generally an step and um so that's generally an overnight
- </c> amended be referred to the general amended be referred to the general register<00:30:38.360><c>
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> not funded by the general not funded by the general fund<00:04:15.280><c> rather</c><00:04:15.760
- We receive no general funding.
- </c><00:26:09.480><c> public</c> customer service to the general public customer service to the general
- You know, this is not general fund.
- </c><00:35:48.400><c> fund</c> licensing fees with no general fund licensing fees with no general fund
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- The General Fund base is a little over $2 billion for two years for this committee.
- </c><00:15:38.040><c> fund</c> know what the net general fund know what the net general fund expenditure
- </c> here and there's also state general here and there's also state general funds<00:18:56.960><c> generally
- So there's really generally sort of three categories of child care programs in the state.
- </c><00:52:38.160><c> located</c><00:52:38.599><c> in</c> are um generally located in are um generally
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (04/14/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> general plan today. general plan today.
- > represent the Associated General represent the Associated General Contractors?
- </c> this in general? this in general?
- </c> generous state statute could govern. generous state statute could govern. >> Sorry.
- Generous to whom? >> Thank you, Mr. Chair. Generous to whom?
Summary:
The committee opened its labor hearing on SB 655 and outlined the day’s schedule, including a later working session on SB 416 and an executive session planned for 2:30 p.m. Senator Dan Innis introduced SB 655, describing it as a technical bill affecting employee leasing companies/professional employer organizations (PEOs), workers’ compensation coverage, and a Senate-added minimum wage exemption for minor league baseball players covered by a collective bargaining agreement. He said the PEO change would let either the PEO or the client business hold workers’ comp coverage, while still requiring coverage, and argued it would align New Hampshire with most other states and reduce barriers for small businesses and multi-state employers. He also said the baseball provision would clarify wage treatment for minor league players and support the Manchester team.
Justin Warell of Insperity testified in support of the PEO portion, explaining that PEOs provide HR, payroll, benefits administration, and workers’ compensation administration through a co-employment model. He said the bill would preserve mandatory coverage while allowing flexibility for the client or PEO to maintain the policy, which could help clients who already have preferred coverage or who face cost or administrative issues in multiple states. He noted that most clients would still remain under the PEO’s policy and said Insperity would submit written comments. Committee members asked about how the arrangement would work, whether the client or PEO would pay, and whether the bill would affect liability insurance packaging; Warell said the employer still bears the cost and that the bill mainly gives larger clients an option. One member asked him to remain available for possible follow-up after hearing from the labor department.
Stephen Gonzalez of Major League Baseball testified in support of the minor league baseball exemption. He said MLB and the MLB Players Association negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that already provides players with salary, housing, meals, per diems, health and retirement benefits, disability continuation, tuition assistance, and signing bonuses. He argued that treating players as hourly workers creates impractical time-tracking problems because players do work-related activities on their own time, and said the bill would recognize them as salaried workers and avoid litigation over what counts as hours worked. Committee members questioned why the exemption was needed if players are already salaried and whether MLB could simply amend its CBA; Gonzalez said the bill would help prevent wage-and-hour lawsuits and noted that similar exemptions have been enacted in other states. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the chair indicated the bill would be considered for executive action later that afternoon.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:22:57.000><c> to</c> commitment are shared for generations to commitment are shared for generations
- </c> free and it will inspire new generations free and it will inspire new generations of<02:25:46.399
- </c><02:58:10.640><c> the</c> usda's office of Inspector General the usda's office of Inspector General
- She's been both my top general and that ever-reliable shoulder to cry on.
- </c><07:32:08.520><c> of</c> evolution of the age and generations of evolution of the age and generations
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's generated millions of dollars. I think the split is about $12 million to localities.
- this is that we also have a small surcharge on delivery, app-based deliveries, which could also generate
- I'd like to speak in general about all three.
- I'd like to speak in general about all three.
- But, as I said, on the 29th of this month could be the last one before the report is generated at the
Summary:
The Financial Services Committee heard testimony on several insurance, transportation, and labor-related bills. Senator Edwards supported bills addressing app-based delivery workers, arguing that food-delivery drivers should be treated as employees with protections and mileage reimbursement, and that a small surcharge on app-based deliveries could raise revenue for the Commonwealth and localities. Kevin Brousseau of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO also backed the delivery-worker bill, saying it would preserve employee status, add data transparency, and create a process for challenging deactivations. MAPC supported a bill to change transportation network company fees from a flat per-ride charge to a percentage-based assessment, saying the current fee is outdated and that a higher fee could raise more transportation revenue and help address congestion and emissions.
A large portion of the hearing focused on auto insurance and collision repair issues. Insurance industry witnesses supported a bill to limit attorney’s fees in PIP cases by giving insurers 30 days after a complaint is served to pay amounts due without fee exposure, arguing that PIP litigation has surged, is clogging courts, and is being driven by out-of-state firms. They also opposed auto body labor-rate bills, saying the market is already adjusting and that a statutory floor is unnecessary. In contrast, auto body shop representatives and the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts urged favorable action on bills to raise and regularly update collision repair labor rates, saying current reimbursement levels are far below market, have not kept pace with inflation or vehicle technology, and are making it hard to retain workers and keep small shops open. One witness also supported a bill to limit insurance surcharge points for low-damage accidents or minor moving violations.
Committee members asked questions about deactivation rights for delivery workers, the mechanics of the PIP litigation issue, and the gap between body-shop and mechanical labor rates. Testimony emphasized that current auto body reimbursement rates are around the mid-$40s per hour, while mechanical work can be reimbursed at much higher rates, and that advisory-board discussions have produced only limited progress. At the end of the hearing, the chairs asked if anyone else wished to testify, then moved to close the hearing; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- These areas generate almost $6 million per year from both hunter fees and agricultural leases.
- However, these funds are not required to support the wildlife areas where they are generated.
- My name is Tom Love, general manager of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.
- My name is Tom Love, general manager of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.
- I'm the general manager for the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.
Summary:
The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee heard several measures focused on conservation, coastal protection, water supply, and invasive species. AB 1987 by Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry would direct fees and lease revenues generated by state wildlife areas back to those areas for operation and maintenance; the author accepted committee amendments, and Audubon California testified in support with no opposition. AB 1448 by Assemblymember Hart would strengthen California’s restrictions on offshore oil and gas development by limiting the use of existing infrastructure for new offshore drilling and adding review requirements for lease transfers and related actions; it drew broad support from coastal governments and environmental groups and no opposition, and was sent to Appropriations. AB 1894 by Assemblymember Rubio addressed imported water deliveries for groundwater recharge in the context of golden mussel control plans, aiming to prevent local restrictions from blocking deliveries that comply with state-approved invasive species plans; supporters said it protects groundwater reliability, while opposition argued it could weaken local authority and liability protections. After discussion, the committee approved the bill 6-0 and sent it to Appropriations.
The committee also considered ACR 107 by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, a resolution recognizing the Diablo Range as a major conservation priority and highlighting its habitat, watershed, and 30 by 30 value. Support came from Save Mount Diablo, and members emphasized the range’s ecological importance and regional reach; the resolution was adopted on a 7-0 vote. Finally, AB 1946 by Assemblymember Bryan sought to elevate investment in urban conservation and park creation in historically underserved communities as part of California’s 30 by 30 goals. Testimony from Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation and park/recreation organizations stressed the need to reduce “nature poverty,” improve access, and remediate degraded urban lands; members discussed equity, biodiversity, and park maintenance, and the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. Several items, including AB 1987 and the consent calendar, were also approved on unanimous or near-unanimous votes, with some measures held on call before final roll calls were completed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- These areas generate almost $6 million per year from both hunter fees and agricultural leases.
- However, these funds are not required to support the wildlife areas where they are generated.
- These areas generate almost $6 million per year from both hunter fees and agricultural leases.
- However, these funds are not required to support the wildlife areas where they are generated.
- I'm the general manager for the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Special Session 2026 Part 2 May 8th, 2026
Alabama House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And as an aside, it's just amazing to me that the same attorney general that told the court to kiss my
- And as an aside, it's just amazing to me that the same attorney general that told the court to kiss my
- As a matter of fact, two years ago when we were doing the same process, the attorney general at the time
- I know that our attorney general is probably sent a million text messages to everybody he knows up there
- Why are we feeling a need, as you stated yesterday in the General Fund Committee, that you are trying
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
FULL INTERVIEW: Taking a Hard Look at Soft Costs to Help Housing Affordability | Senator Bill Weber May 1st, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:51.200><c> And</c> generally assumed by the community.
- And generally assumed by the community.
- In most instances, I would say that it's going into the general fund.
- Well, I think we always talk about these things in general, and so the conversation becomes somewhat
- </c> some money because of the state general some money because of the state general levy<00:08:24.160
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Apr 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- and second-generation Cape Verdeans, but also new immigrants.
- I would just say that we should probably be looking at a general supplemental budget.
- I would just say that we should probably be looking at a general sup.
- I would just say that we should probably be looking at a general sup.
- And Cape Cod generally gets to be last on the list when they were actually among the first.
Summary:
The commission met to approve prior minutes, note attendance, and discuss updates on its work to plan a Cape Verdean Culture Center/Museum in Massachusetts. The minutes from the March 11 meeting were reviewed and accepted by motion and vote, with one correction noted about duplicate section numbering. Members also discussed a vacancy left by Julius Brito’s inability to accept appointment, and the need to potentially extend the commission’s deadline and broaden the window for adding commissioners.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on funding and legislative strategy. Staff reported that an amendment to extend the commission’s sunset date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 was filed in the Senate’s fair share budget but was not accepted. Commissioners and legislators discussed other possible vehicles for the extension, including the regular budget, supplemental budgets, or other moving bills, and also reviewed past and possible future funding sources for a feasibility study, including House and Senate earmarks, a bond bill, and eventually a nonprofit structure that could fundraise. Members emphasized the need for a consultant to support a feasibility study and for public pressure or commissioner advocacy if needed.
The bulk of the meeting was a brainstorming session on community engagement and outreach. Commissioners discussed a three-part approach involving site visits, traditional listening sessions, and outreach at existing Cape Verdean events, with possible additions of social media, a website, surveys, recordings, and canvassing. Suggested locations included New Bedford, Cape Cod, Boston, Brockton, Taunton, and potentially Rhode Island sites such as Pawtucket, with several members stressing the historical importance of New Bedford and Cape Cod. Participants also raised the importance of historical accuracy, youth engagement, visibility, and involving existing Cape Verdean organizations and museums. The meeting ended with agreement to continue refining the engagement framework, compile event lists, and return with more concrete dates and plans at the next meeting.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/24/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #12
Transcript Highlights:
- Now is the new strategy instead of, oh, we're not playing from the general budget now, but... and then
- hospital or rural general hospital immediately after the birth of an infant.
- However, government moves slower than the private sector, just in general, and that's really because
- However, government moves slower than the private sector, just in general, and that's really because
- Madam Chair: Members, the current process is that the county party chair generally does it.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills covering elections, transportation, health care, land use, water, criminal justice, and local government. Several election-related measures were described, including SB 1037 on voting equipment custody and internet/port restrictions, SB 1568 on election system software timekeeping, and SB 1687 moving the primary date to May starting in 2028. Members also discussed bills on photo enforcement fines, roadable aircraft registration, motor vehicle booting, assisted living occupancy limits, and municipal permit and exaction rules. A number of measures were noted as third-read consent items, while others were flagged for further discussion or amendments.
Health and public safety bills drew substantial discussion. The committee heard bills on insurance coverage for breast cancer screening, safe-haven hospital surrender of newborns, dialysis documentation, behavioral health licensing compliance, naturopathic IV drug administration, traumatic event counseling for public safety employees, sex offender registration limitations, and probation rules for dangerous crimes against children. Members raised concerns or requested removal from consent on several items, including SB 1095 and SB 1094 related to gender-affirming care for minors, SB 1346 on AHCCCS claims processing, and SB 1178 on naturopathic drug administration. There was also debate over SB 1520 on immigration data sharing and SB 1635 on warning someone about an imminent arrest, with objections citing civil liberties and First Amendment concerns.
The committee also considered multiple property, water, and development bills. These included measures on effluent water use for landscaping, groundwater fee diversion in Pinal County, increasing the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund loan cap, creating a foreign entity review commission for real property transfers, and restricting transport of Mexican gray wolf pups into Arizona. Members discussed SB 1419 on solar roof inspections and financing disclosures, and SB 1787 on municipal exactions and appeals, with an amendment proposed to limit it to commercial property. Several members explained their votes or asked to pull bills from consent, and some items were noted as having split votes or anticipated floor amendments. The caucus ended with Rhonda’s election-related bills and a note that the group would move immediately into a closed caucus afterward.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Their analysis anticipates a state cost of $1.8 million in general fund.
- It's incredibly not the right place for it, and they're concerned about, and generation is part of it
- So if it was being sited with power generation, then yes.
- And ultimately... ...power generation, then yes.
- I think we all agree that we need more power generation than we have, and that need is going to increase
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes and then heard several bills. HB 2686, sponsored by Rep. Heap, would require physicians performing surgeries at outpatient surgical facilities to annually and whenever changed provide the facility a call-coverage plan, including hospital coverage if applicable, to ensure patients have a known physician contact for complications; it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2051 would require AHCCCS contractors, subject to CMS approval, to cover breastfeeding and lactation services in inpatient, outpatient, home-based, and group settings; supporters described the bill as improving maternal and infant health and AHCCCS said it was neutral with an estimated $1.8 million general fund cost, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2837, a transparency bill for municipal zoning hearings, would require speakers to disclose compensation for testimony and require certain board members or hearing officers to disclose and recuse for recent ties to entities appearing before them; it passed 6-0 with one not voting.
The committee also approved HB 2875, as amended, which clarifies local authority over commercial drone delivery systems and related land-use and zoning issues, including near airports; Zipline and industry supporters backed the bill as providing regulatory clarity, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting after adoption of the amendment. HB 2324 would let cities with their own fire codes, through an intergovernmental agreement, enforce those codes on county-owned buildings in city limits, with reporting requirements to the State Fire Marshal; county and fire-management representatives supported the measure as a clarification of jurisdiction, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. HB 2439 would exempt single-user public or semi-public cold plunges from ADEQ pool rules, but the committee adopted an amendment removing ADEQ rulemaking authority; supporters said the bill would reduce confusion and regulatory burden, while one senator opposed it over public-health concerns, and it passed 4-2 with one not voting.
HB 2457 would allow utilities to build certain co-located power plants without a certificate of environmental compatibility after notice and a public comment session, which opponents said would reduce public review and transparency for power plant siting, while supporters said it would streamline power development; it passed 4-2 with one not voting. Finally, HB 2953 would cap certain nondisciplinary and disciplinary civil penalties imposed by the State Board of Pharmacy at $25,000 in specified circumstances; a supporter said it matched limits used elsewhere and gave the board authority to use nondisciplinary actions, and it passed 6-0 with one not voting. The committee then adjourned.