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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- CoinFlip's transactions in Iowa were scams.
- So based on this investigation in Iowa, Iowans have lost over $20 million in transactions.
- It gives you all the details of what happened in Iowa. Thank you. defrauded.
- It gives you all the details of what happened in Iowa. Thank you. Thank you.
- Chair, he's out. ...gives you all the details of what happened in Iowa. Thank you.
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Summary:
The committee first took up pending business and quickly reported several measures favorably, including HB 12, SB 1361, SB 1705, SB 1749, SB 1897, SB 2344, SB 2566, HB 3809, and HB 4215, with most sent to the Local and Uncontested Calendar. HB 12’s substitute clarified a limited midterm review of regulatory agencies tied to Sunset Commission recommendations. SB 2696’s substitute changed med spa regulation from a license to a certificate, with training instead of an exam, plus background checks, continuing education, and two-year renewals. HB 3809 dealt with battery energy storage decommissioning and recycling, and HB 4215 was reported without a substitute. SB 1978, concerning interconnection of electric facilities in ERCOT and federal jurisdiction concerns, was reported out on a 5-3 vote after debate, but then the chair later announced the bill was withdrawn and left pending subject to the call of the chair. HB 1899 was also reported favorably, with one nay.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 14, the advanced nuclear energy bill. Senator Schwertner described it as creating a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, a nuclear permitting coordinator, a development fund, a completion grant program, and a workforce development program. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives from Fermi America, Dow/X-energy, CPS Energy, Paragon Energy Solutions, Bridge to Nuclear, Aalo Atomics, and the Texas Association of Business, argued that Texas should lead in advanced nuclear, citing future baseload demand, data centers, industrial power needs, supply-chain development, and long-term energy diversification. Opponents, including Public Citizen, Texas Nuclear Watchdogs, Sierra Club, and individual citizens, argued the bill would subsidize unproven, expensive technology, create grants rather than loans, and expose taxpayers to major risk while doing little to meet near-term energy needs. Several members questioned whether the state should fund projects that may not produce grid power for years, and whether the bill’s grant structure and new office were justified.
The committee also heard HB 5061, which Senator Schwertner said would prohibit unethical surveillance and misuse of confidential information by state contractors, create a confidential reporting system through the State Auditor’s Office, authorize Texas Rangers investigations, protect whistleblowers, and impose penalties including contract termination, fines, and contracting bans. No public testimony was offered, and the bill was left pending. HB 132, sponsored by Senator Hughes, would extend confidentiality protections for sensitive information to hostile acts by foreign adversaries; it was also left pending after no testimony. HB 1584 was then laid out, with Senator Schwertner explaining it would require utilities to maintain and update priority restoration lists for critical facilities after Hurricane Beryl exposed communication failures, but the transcript cuts off before any action on that bill.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 1
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- People were begging us to allow businesses and schools to reopen, allow kids to play on sports teams,
- People were begging us to allow businesses and schools to reopen, allow kids to play on sports teams,
- People were begging us to allow businesses and schools to reopen, allow kids to play on sports teams,
- Businesses, schools—we are still feeling the effects of that in my district this month.
- We own, and I'm a partner-owner in 17 stores throughout Minnesota and Iowa. We're based out of St.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legalizing Sports Betting in Minnesota – Senator Jeremy Miller Feb 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, the state of Iowa.
- You can go to the state of Iowa, and as soon as you cross the border, some people tell me, you can place
- For example, the state of Iowa.
- You can go to the state of Iowa, and as soon as you cross the border, some people tell me, you can place
- You can go to the state of Iowa, and as soon as you cross the border, some people tell me, you can place
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- you're driving to North Dakota, whether you're driving to South Dakota, whether you're driving to Iowa
- And Iowa has allowed E10 equipment to dispense E15 since 2010.
- </c> conduct and even schools conduct and even schools have<00:54:15.080><c> that.
- I went to school to be a correctional officer. I did it for 2 years.
- I went to school to be a correctional officer. I did it for 2 years.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
fireworks, public safety, regulation, tax revenue, local government, sale, safety standards, fire safety, ethanol, fuel equipment, compatibility standards, law enforcement, peace officer, unauthorized practice, criminal justice, civics education, jail medication, correctional facility, detention, incarcerated persons
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- S. 227, an act relating to creating immigration protocols in Vermont schools.
- ,</c><00:05:28.960><c> introduced</c> protocols in Vermont schools, introduced protocols in Vermont schools
- . schools. schools.
- He has served on the selectboard, on the school board.
- He has served on the selectboard, on the school board.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cost-benefit analysis requirement 3/24/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But the way that I talk about cost-benefit analysis is when you were in school and you're taking a math
- But the way that I talk about cost-benefit analysis is when you were in school and you're taking a math
- develop these in a way that works for Minnesota that works for the agencies so is when you were in school
- and you're is when you were in school and you're taking<00:01:56.079><c> a</c><00:01:56.240><c> math
- are at least 10 states that already do this, and then there are more states including Wisconsin and Iowa
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 3, 2026 - 02:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- On this bill, so for example, like a school social worker, for example, if they are doing a suicide assessment
- ON THIS BILL SO FOR EXAMPLE LIKE A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER FOR 43 EXAMPLE IF THEY ARE DOING
- GENERAL'S OFFICE TO HARASS DOCTORS NURSES AND SCHOOL STAFF UNDER 74 VAGUE UNDEFINED STANDARDS
- there are five states that are part of the compact, which are Washington State, Montana, Wisconsin, Iowa
- Montana, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Alabama.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and heard a series of health care-related bills, with Chair Tuck emphasizing respectful debate and noting that all bills on the agenda would be voted on that day. The first measure, HB 743, would give the Attorney General authority to investigate and bring civil actions against health care practitioners who violate Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors, and would make aiding or abetting such conduct a third-degree felony. Supporters said it closed loopholes and protected minors and parental rights, while opponents argued it was vague, overbroad, and could chill lawful care and professional judgment. The bill passed 13-4 and was reported favorably.
The committee then unanimously approved PCS for HB 567, which narrows a continuing-education requirement for podiatrists so only those who prescribe controlled substances must take the related two-hour course. It also unanimously approved HB 439, allowing chiropractors, under specified training and certification requirements, to inject vitamins and nutrients while continuing to prohibit intravenous injections. The committee also passed HB 1235 to enter Florida into the respiratory care interstate compact, and HB 1237, a linked public-records/public-meetings exemption needed to implement that compact; both measures were supported as workforce and access-to-care bills and passed without opposition.
Later, the committee approved PCS for HB 809, which addresses temporary physician certificates in areas of need and aims to prevent doctors from losing the ability to practice when area designations change. Members asked about licensure pathways and the effect of federal or board designation changes, and supporters framed the bill as protecting continuity of care in underserved communities. The committee also unanimously passed HB 1347 to align clinical laboratory personnel licensing with federal CLIA standards amid staffing shortages, and HB 1515, a public-records exemption tied to a uterine fibroid research database.
Finally, the committee approved HB 169 updating acupuncture statutes, including terminology changes and limits on injection therapy, and HB 1021, Representative Young’s first bill, allowing qualified hospital pharmacists in Level I and II trauma centers to administer emergency medications at a physician’s direction during life-threatening situations. HB 1021 drew the most questions, mainly about scope, definitions, and who could authorize the pharmacist, but after a technical amendment it passed unanimously. All remaining bills were reported favorably, and the meeting adjourned after the final vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Management and Budget Press Conference 2/27/26
Transcript Highlights:
- in the 2024-25 school year.
- spent on special ed what schools spent on special ed services<00:23:04.480><c> in</c><00:23:04.720><
- c> the</c><00:23:04.799><c> 202425</c><00:23:06.159><c> school</c><00:23:06.480><c> year.
- </c> services in the 202425 school year. services in the 202425 school year.
- for school special ed spending has<00:23:19.440><c> grown</c><00:23:19.840><c> significant</c><00:23
Summary:
Minnesota Management and Budget officials presented the February 2026 budget and economic forecast, saying the state remains in a strong financial position but faces continued structural imbalance and significant uncertainty. Commissioner Aaron Campbell said the FY 2026-27 balance is now projected at more than $3.7 billion, up about $1.3 billion from November, and the FY 2028-29 planning period is projected to end with a $377 million positive balance. He emphasized that the improvement comes largely from higher projected revenues, especially individual income and corporate franchise taxes, but warned that the state is increasingly reliant on more volatile sources such as capital gains, interest income, and corporate profits.
State Economist Dr. Anthony Becker said the national outlook improved slightly, with stronger projected GDP, consumer spending, and investment, but weaker payroll growth and ongoing trade-policy uncertainty. He noted that the forecast was complicated by missing federal data because of the federal shutdown, and that tariffs, immigration policy, equity markets, and possible AI-related shifts all present risks. Revenue projections were raised for the current biennium, including individual income tax receipts, sales tax revenue, corporate franchise tax revenue, and other revenues, while Becker stressed that federal funding threats, especially involving Medicaid and other entitlement programs, could materially alter the outlook.
State Budget Director Anna Mingi said general fund spending in the current biennium is projected to be $68 million lower than previously estimated, but planning-year spending is up $152 million. The biggest spending changes came from education, where special education costs rose sharply after updated local spending data, and from human services, where a new prepayment review process for certain Medicaid benefits reduced projected spending by $133 million this biennium and $105 million in the next. She also said discretionary inflation is now estimated at $1.04 billion, up $104 million from November.
Campbell closed by saying the state’s reserve remains at a record $3.8 billion and that Minnesota’s AAA bond rating and reserve policy help protect against downturns. He cautioned, however, that the long-term structural imbalance remains about $3.4 billion in the planning years, or $2.3 billion excluding discretionary inflation, and urged policymakers to offset any new spending with reductions. No votes or formal actions were taken; the meeting was a presentation and question-and-answer session on the forecast.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- we go out to visit the schools.
- </c> 50% if they're part-time in a school. 50% if they're part-time in a school.
- </c> in our elementary schools at all. in our elementary schools at all.
- brings to our schools.
- </c> associated members to ensure school associated members to ensure school school<01:23:01.199><c>
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- But nonetheless, the tax rate in Iowa is zero. The tax rate in Kansas is zero.
- But nonetheless, the tax rate in Iowa is zero. The tax rate in Kansas is zero.
- Keep schools solid... ...emergencies at these massive solar facilities.
- We know that Iowa has county rule, and they set their setbacks.
- We’re often hired by school districts to do the construction.
Committee:
House Utilities
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 2383, Representative Simmons’s bill addressing theft of copper and other infrastructure-related property. After a brief executive session and no further discussion, the committee voted the bill do pass by a roll call of 17 ayes, 1 no, and 1 present.
The committee then heard House Bill 2711, sponsored by Representative Deal, which would lower the assessed valuation of broadband communications equipment from 33.5% to 12% for new broadband equipment placed in service after August 28, 2026, with a proposed sunset period discussed as part of a substitute. Representative Deal and several industry witnesses, including AT&T, Verizon, Missouri Cable Association, Missouri Broadband Providers Association, Missouri Chamber, and electric co-ops, argued the measure would improve Missouri’s competitiveness, encourage private investment, and help expand broadband in rural and underserved areas. Opponents, including county assessors, argued the bill would reduce local tax revenue, create unequal treatment, and could become a precedent for other industries. Committee members questioned whether the bill would apply only to new builds or also to upgrades and existing infrastructure, and whether the tax relief would actually drive expansion into rural areas.
The committee then began hearing House Bills 2402 and 2816, which deal with solar energy siting and taxation. The sponsors described the bills as setting local assessment rules for solar projects, establishing a per-megawatt valuation, requiring larger setbacks from homes, schools, and churches, and limiting the amount of tillable land that can be used for solar in a county, while also addressing Chapter 100 agreements and decommissioning concerns. Supporters, including Missouri Farm Bureau and county officials, said the bills would provide needed guardrails, local control, and more consistent taxation. Opponents and affected landowners said existing solar projects have caused glare, dust, noise, and property value concerns, while some developers said they wanted clearer statewide rules and consistency for future projects. The committee did not take final action on the solar bills before going into recess.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Schools are incubators. We all know this. You send your kid to school. They're going to come home.
- Schools are incubators. We all know this. You send your kid to school. They're going to come home.
- And the reason that we talk about schools is because schools have the most vaccine requirements.
- the schools down because you can't keep unvaccinated kids out of school if this passes.
- charter school.
Bills:
HB2015 , HB2060 , HB2062 , HB2100 , HB2118 , HB2165 , HB2258 , HB2327 , HB2397 , HB2445 , HB2460 , HB2641 , HB2745 , HB2876 , HB2917 , HB4011 , HB4049 , HB4056 , HB4087 , HCR2013 , HCR2016 , HCR2040 , HCR2044 , HCR2048 , HCR2056
Keywords:
budget procedures, late filing penalty, accounting standards, financial reporting, state appropriations, abortion, educational institutions, health education, state aid, public schools, Buffalo Soldiers, monument, commemoration, Arizona, public funding, Wesley Bolin Plaza, military history, historical memorial, small land subdivision, land use
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Welcome, Representative Jackson, and my apologies to Clark County High School basketball team. >
- And Jackson High School as well. They lost. >> Oh, I'm going to say that one.
- We have our land-grant schools, the dean of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Alabama A
- We have our land-grant schools, the dean of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Alabama A
- We have our land-grant schools, the dean of Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, Alabama A
Bills:
HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300 , HB431 , HB466 , HB523 , HB521 , SB182 , SB300
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
Monroe County, sheriff, sheriff compensation, county salary, expense allowance, local act, county general fund, retirement contributions, law enforcement pay, public official salary, county budget, Alabama local legislation, service contracts, consumer protection, advertising disclosure, insurance, contract cancellation, parole procedures, advocacy, parole board
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We see this most clearly in public construction, especially school construction and road construction
- This means the contractor building a school or paving a highway legally is competing against someone
- Sir, really quickly: so you're saying that, please school me on this, if you owe money to an HOA, they
- But I say that because we have applications that our students or our kids have to go on through schools
- I would encourage you to look at their social media and online safety education in schools.
Bills:
HB2128 , HB2255 , HB2397 , HB2429 , HB2591 , HB2680 , HB2834 , HB2868 , HB2911 , HB2951 , HB2979 , HB2991 , HB2996 , HB2999 , HB4001 , HB4011 , HB4017 , HB4020 , HB4026 , HB4086 , HB4088 , HB2244 , HB2342
Committees:
House Commerce , House House Commerce Committee of Reference
Keywords:
homeowners associations, condominiums, open meetings, governance, transparency, Arizona Teachers Academy, teacher preparation, education funding, public schools, scholarships, teacher certification, community colleges, vacation rentals, short-term rentals, state preemption, local government regulation, occupancy limits, civil penalties, apprenticeships, job training
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Would the school district defend the suit? That's correct. It would be the school district.
- With school, period. You know, it's like she doesn't really want to go to school.
- At this point now, how is the relationship with you and the school board, or the school district rather
- This is going to hurt kids, it's going to hurt schools, and it's going to make our schools not a place
- By allowing any parent in the school district to... ...report any teacher to the school board for such
Bills:
HB1325 , HB1655 , HB3312 , HB5526 , SB13 , SB57 , SB207 , HB441 , HB591 , HB5019 , SB27 , SB843 , SB 13 , SB 27 , SB 57
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
student transfer, public servants, education code, peace officer, servicemember, judicial officer, school security, volunteer program, retired law enforcement, veterans, public safety, school safety, criminal background check, school libraries, library advisory councils, parental rights, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, emergency operations plan
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- junior high school, and high school students.
- Schools can't do it alone.
- School boards and open enrollment charter schools can approve this program.
- The school library. Advisory Council. Is that mandatory for every school to do it?
- What school, can you tell me what school this book "Dead End" is in?
Bills:
SB 13 , SB 27 , SB 57 , HB1325 , HB1655 , HB3312 , HB5526 , SB13 , SB57 , SB207 , HB441 , HB591 , HB5019 , SB27 , SB843
Committee:
House Public Education
Keywords:
lobbying, public funds, political subdivision, local government, county association, municipal lobbying, registered lobbyist, Texas Legislature, taxpayer lawsuit, injunctive relief, attorney's fees, government finance, county dues, state association of counties, sheriffs association, law enforcement officers, legislative advocacy, bill tracking, legislative alerts, Government Code Chapter 556
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This is not just old-school fed...
- Strengthening penalties for DWI in school.
- I know they have a youthful offender. school district.
- More than half only hold a high school diploma or GED.
- We're representing the 941 private accredited non-profit schools in the state, private schools in the
Bills:
SB476 , SB664 , SB745 , SB826 , SB989 , SB1080 , SB1171 , SB1320 , SB1437 , SB1727 , SB1809 , SB2289 , SB2320
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
education, funding, school infrastructure, public schools, teacher support, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, ignition interlock devices, youth offenders, vehicular homicide, Texas courts, judicial officers, associate judge, magistrate, master, referee, hearing officer, court administration, Government Code Chapter 54, Government Code Chapter 54A
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Criminal Justice convened to address pressing issues surrounding oil field crime and safety on Texas highways. The meeting was initiated by Chair Flores, who emphasized the need for improved tools to combat repeat offenders having committed intoxicated driving, alongside tackling oil field theft that has escalated due to organized criminal activities. The committee heard public testimonies and engaged with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and industry representatives, who highlighted the complexities and dangers associated with these crimes. Notably, a significant focus was placed on Senate Bill 1320, which aims to establish a dedicated unit within the Department of Public Safety to investigate and address thefts specific to the oil and gas industry. This initiative seeks to strengthen coordination among various law enforcement agencies and improve training for local officers to combat these sophisticated theft operations more effectively.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and our public schools.
- I'm not a school finance expert.
- Schools will be funded, correct? Correct.
- That's for school.
- The school finance formulas in the public school finance system.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
HB 8, school finance, compressed tax rate, maximum compressed tax rate, MCR, PYMCR, property tax, school district taxes, Education Code, Tax Code, state aid, school funding formula, local school taxes, Texas school finance, tax rate compression, public education funding, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/05/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> this bill is a win-win for schools this bill is a win-win for schools taxpayers<01:15:10.000><c>
- in June, and it is very hot, so I don't... schools in Greater Minnesota um these schools in Greater
- schools having no AC at all.
- School in St.
- solar for schools solar for schools solar for schools generated<01:32:17.760><c> very</c><01:32:18.119
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/27/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- access, and this change would align us with other states, including our neighbors, North Dakota and Iowa
- </c><00:02:22.600><c> This</c> neighbors, North Dakota and Iowa.
- This neighbors, North Dakota and Iowa.
- Attorney General that look at Iowa.
- </c><01:41:24.120><c> board</c> county, one city, and one school board county, one city, and one school
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (01/27/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- And I started law school, and I found law school was not for me.
- is really a definition because right now do you want judges— I don't know if you attended the law school
- for a second. >> [Laughter] >> The law school legislators training that you were referring to, am I
- c><00:29:45.000><c> law</c> referring to the training, the law referring to the training, the law school
- training >> The uh, law school legislators training that<00:30:03.440><c> you</c><00:30:03.560
Committee:
House Children and Family Law