Transcript Highlights:

• Chair, committee members, for the record, Major General David M.
• </c> record Major General David M AG General record Major General David M AG General New<01:27:55.199
• This came at a request from General M.
• For the record, I'm Major General David M.
• </c> formation so last year you're generous formation so last year you're generous and<01:33:25.800><

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• It's the ticket revenue that we would generate that would pay for those events beyond.
• It's the ticket revenue that we would generate that would pay for those events beyond.
• A lot of people will come, and this will generate income for the city and the state.
• A lot of people will come, and this will generate income for the city and the state.
• ><c> support</c><00:53:16.160><c> the</c> out of the general fund to support the out of the general fund

Bills: HF1007, HF1152, HF1671, HF2258

Keywords: tourism, World Junior Hockey Championships, funding, economic impact, sports events, Minnesota, economic development, livability, marketing, partnerships, labor and industry, electrical licensing, electrical inspection, continuing education, online course approval, Internet continuing education, power limited technician, maintenance electrician, master electrician, technology circuits

Transcript Highlights:

• No, it's the General Land Office. That's another statutory issue.
• I guess generally, yeah, I guess generally how much of our stuff is leased versus owned, and does it
• generally make more sense in the long term to own?
• What we don't spend goes into general revenue with the way that...
• So this is just how we generate ideas. rules.

Bills: HB10, HB 12, HB675, HB10, HB12

Keywords: regulatory reform, government efficiency, administrative law, rulemaking, agency deference, judicial review, de novo review, Texas Government Code, Administrative Procedure Act, state agencies, plain language, regulatory burden, regulatory reduction, cost-benefit analysis, fiscal note, public benefits and costs, contested case, rule challenge, Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office, advisory panel

Transcript Highlights:

• Michael M. from the Department of the Attorney General.
• </c><00:41:18.119><c> the</c> the department and attorney general the the department and attorney general
• Rep. um, this is either for the Attorney General or I think it's for the Attorney General.
• </c> week if that and that's generally week if that and that's generally because because because um<00
• My name is Andrew Kim, Deputy Attorney General.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on January 30, 2025, and heard testimony on several condominium-related bills, beginning with HB 70. HB 70 would require a budget summary disclosure for condominiums. Supporters, including Community Associations Institute, a real estate broker, and several condominium owners, said the bill would improve consumer protection by giving owners and buyers a clearer, more understandable snapshot of an association’s financial health and reserve compliance. One supporter noted the bill should help reduce confusion caused by lengthy reserve studies and emphasized the importance of accurate disclosure. A testifier also urged the committee to hear other condominium bills quickly, including measures related to an ombudsman, managing agents, parliamentarians, and attorney’s fees. The committee then heard HB 106, which would change the process for condominium fines and disputes. Phil Nery of CAI and other supporters said the bill would strengthen due process by requiring clearer notice, allowing an internal board appeal, and then permitting small claims court review without attorney’s fees unless the fine is upheld. They argued this would prevent fines from escalating into costly legal disputes and provide a more linear, fair process. Some supporters suggested amendments, including clarifying that the statute controls over association documents and refining refund language. During questioning, members raised concerns about small claims limits and whether associations would be represented by volunteers or attorneys. One testifier initially in support later said he would not support the bill as written after hearing HPD’s concerns. HB 224, relating to property rights, drew opposition from the Department of the Attorney General and the Honolulu Police Department. Both agencies said the bill would improperly push law enforcement into a quasi-judicial role and could short-circuit existing due process procedures for occupants of residences. A realtor who had initially been listed in support changed his position after hearing the opposition testimony. The committee also heard emotional testimony from a resident describing a long-running squatter and utility theft problem at a neighboring property, which he said took years of court action and police involvement to resolve. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting reflected in the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> generation that we need. generation that we need.
• , natural gas generation new generation, natural gas generation or<02:15:01.520><c> micronuclear</c><
• 02:15:02.639><c> generation.
• </c> investments in these generation sources. investments in these generation sources.
• Um, the problem is that that general language is just as general as that in the bill itself.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> STS that say we're 53% of the general STS that say we're 53% of the general fund<00:07:33.080><c
• So we’re 53% of the federal— I’m sorry, general funds of the state funds, yes.
• </c> the federal of the I'm sorry General the federal of the I'm sorry General funds<00:17:50.960><c>
• We also use a little bit of general funds." "Thank you."
• </c> name a town or would some other General name a town or would some other General location<02:34:15.040

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• fees and costs must be awarded to the party that brings the lawsuit and authorizing the Attorney General
• may recover to $7,500, and providing the Attorney General with certain investigative powers.
• The Attorney General may bring an action notwithstanding whether the tenant has offered the landlord
• The Attorney General may recover civil penalties in an amount not more than $7,500 per violation.
• The Attorney General can issue written demands to investigate or bring an action under the MHLTA.

Summary: The conference committee met on engrossed House Bill 1217 and received a staff briefing on the proposed conference striking amendment S-3395.2. Staff explained that the amendment would set rent increase limits under the Residential Landlord-Tenant Act at 7% plus CPI or 10%, whichever is less, retain and modify various exemptions, update notice requirements, add a July 1, 2040 expiration date, and require the Department of Commerce to create an online landlord resource center. For manufactured/mobile home tenancies, the amendment would limit rent increases to 5% in any 12-month period, adjust exemptions and notice provisions, and align enforcement language with the RLTA changes. The amendment also removes certain miscellaneous provisions from the Senate version, including a social vulnerability assessment and a JLARC review requirement. Representative Lowe raised a procedural point of order about whether the landlord resource center could be added in conference, but the chair ruled the point not well taken under Joint Rule 18. Senator Gainer asked for clarification about the landlord resource center and the referenced RCW 43.31.605; staff explained it would direct landlords to existing Commerce resources, including the landlord mitigation program and related subprograms, and noted that the resource center language was originally in the House bill. A motion was made to reject prior amendments, adopt striking amendment S-3395.2, and give the bill a do pass recommendation. Senator Gainer and Representative Lowe spoke in opposition, citing concerns about the bill’s balance, the landlord provisions, and the speed of the process. The committee then voted 4-2 to recommend the conference committee report, and the meeting adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• And the rest of their product that they're selling is generally taxable.
• And the rest of their product that they're selling is generally taxable.
• And the rest of their product that they're selling is generally taxable.
• And the rest of their product that they're selling is generally taxable.
• And the rest of their product that they're selling is generally taxable.

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The conference committee on HB 1428 met to discuss amendments affecting sales tax treatment of clothing sold by nonprofit thrift stores. Members explained that the original bill focused on used clothing, but the language was changed in appropriations to “all clothing” after concerns were raised that the term “used clothing” was too vague under North Dakota’s sales tax code and could create compliance problems with the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. Testimony and discussion focused on practical issues such as distinguishing new from used clothing, whether items with tags donated by retailers would qualify, the burden on volunteer-run nonprofits to determine taxability, and whether the change would put nonprofit stores in competition with for-profit retailers and consignment shops. Several members supported the policy goal of encouraging reuse and reducing landfill waste, while others argued the broader exemption would be unfair to taxable businesses and could invite more nonprofits to seek similar treatment. Senators emphasized that staying in compliance with the streamlined agreement was necessary to avoid jeopardizing reciprocal agreements with other states, while House members noted the original used-clothing concept had support in both chambers. No final compromise was reached, and the committee adjourned to be rescheduled.

Transcript Highlights:

• SB 1567 provided our generation with the necessary avenues... ...lifeline.
• So, as a seven-generation Texan, I understand local control and what it means.
• The generators and ESS systems were installed per code.
• Generally speaking, are they?
• Generally, your jurisdiction is over groundwater, surface water?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> as amended be re-referred to the general as amended be re-referred to the general register. register
• 50:31.120><c> that</c><00:50:31.320><c> climate</c> generally we're seeing um, that climate generally
• And thirdly, we have researched and just generated for you a framework.
• ,</c><01:15:55.280><c> um,</c> anticipate to make some general, um, anticipate to make some general,
• because that's the way we generations because that's the way we operate. operate. operate.

Bills: HF4470, HF2418, HF3417, HF3365, HF3463

Keywords: HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions

Transcript Highlights:

• So, that is the general part of the bill.
• </c> to the general register. to the general register.
• Members, we general part of the bill.
• Um please introdu uh describe general.
• roll. and we generally bike, walk, and roll. and we generally want<00:34:53.440><c> to</c><00:34:53.599

Bills: HF3676, HF3593, HF3785, HF3774, HF4111, HF3513

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

Transcript Highlights:

• I serve as general counsel for True North Legal.
• general.
• </c> control of highquality AI generative control of highquality AI generative technology<01:30:58.480
• Nutified AI generated take action now?
• </c> other sexually violent AI generated other sexually violent AI generated material<01:46:14.960><c

Bills: HF357, HF3389, HF1434, HF2500, HF1606

Keywords: HF357, hasenpfeffer, card games, social skill game, Minnesota gambling law, tournament, contest, prize limit, low-stakes gaming, card game exemption, gambling exemption, cribbage, bridge, euchre, pinochle, Texas hold'em, whist, skat, sheepshead, gin

Transcript Highlights:

• These actions show that this General Assembly understands the stakes and is willing to act.
• assembly, to help us build the general assembly, to help us build the policies<00:09:21.839><c> and<
• I have with me today Tim Shink, who's our general counsel, who will make our presentation.
• </c><00:50:32.480><c> have</c> them, the fiscal analysis generally have them, the fiscal analysis generally
• </c><00:55:53.359><c> new</c> And although Kentucky uh, generally new And although Kentucky uh, generally

Keywords: Meeting Start 00:00:07 Roll Call 00:00:14 Discussion of Pro-Growth Housing Policies 00:02:01 Discussion of Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit 01:11:13 Adjournment 01:40:27, 958, all

Summary: The Kentucky Housing Task Force met and heard first from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, which presented findings from a housing study done with the Home Builders Association. The chamber said housing is now a major economic-development issue, citing survey results that 90% of community leaders said their region could not absorb a major job announcement and 66% said housing is holding back Kentucky’s economy. The chamber described Kentucky’s housing shortage, rising home prices, declining permits since 2008, and the need for more production to support growth. It urged policy changes including zoning and land-use reform, tax incentives, regional approaches, and especially a residential infrastructure fund modeled on Indiana’s low-interest loan program to help communities finance roads and other infrastructure needed for new housing. Members asked about the severity of the problem, workforce shortages in permitting and construction, the loan interest rate, repayment, and whether Kentucky could replicate Indiana’s results; the witness said the issue is a crisis and that the program would be a revolving public-private partnership, likely around 3% interest, with implementation details still to be worked out. The Kentucky Bankers Association then testified that the housing gap is especially acute for households at 80% of area median income and below, which it said represents about 70% of Kentucky’s housing need. It emphasized that the shortage affects both urban and rural counties and pointed to examples such as Rowan County, where workers at major employers must commute long distances because local housing is unavailable or unaffordable. The bankers said high interest rates remain a major barrier and proposed a $20 million bank commitment for a revolving fund tied to tax credits to finance new housing, not refinances. They cited Hope of the Midwest as an example of a successful tax-credit housing model with a long track record and no defaults, and said the proposal would leverage public-private partnerships to create new units. Committee members questioned how the proposed fund would compare with industrial revenue bonds and whether it could be structured like Kentucky’s tobacco settlement fund, with seed money, a review board, scoring criteria, and possible population thresholds to ensure smaller communities benefit. The bankers said the proposal would be another tool for cities and counties, specifically tied to residential infrastructure, and that larger cities should not be able to capture all of the resources. No formal votes or actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:15:18.600><c> by</c> programs are administered generally by programs are administered generally
• They would all have access, but I believe the general public also has access as well.
• So it's good to hear that that's not generally the case.
• Ari Didon, Legislative Director for the DHS Office of Inspector General.
• I will move to recommend that House File 1354 be placed on the general register.

Bills: HF1354, HF1901, HF2124, HF2130, HF2260, HF2099, HF104, HF134, HF1769

Keywords: public safety, school safety, active shooter, active shooter drill, violence prevention, threat reporting, anonymous tip line, See It, Say It, Send It, Minnesota Fusion Center, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, BCA, officer-involved death, missing person, endangered missing person, criminal background check, national background check, FBI fingerprint check, adult entertainment license, massage license, correctional facilities

Transcript Highlights:

• Did it flow back into the general fund?
• </c><00:33:45.360><c> some</c> portion of that does generate some portion of that does generate some
• </c><00:41:29.000><c> that</c> property Protections in general that property Protections in general that
• Realized in the generation of intellectual property.
• We retain those; we use those to generate outcomes and updates to leadership.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• President, I'm directed by the General Assembly to inform the Senate that the General Assembly Mr.
• President, I'm directed by the General Assembly to inform the Senate that the General Assembly has passed
• Accountability, transparency, pork, taxes, general gross unfairness.
• Message from the General Assembly. All right, message from the General Assembly. Mr.
• President, I'm directed from the General Assembly to inform the Senate that the General Assembly has

Keywords: 1146, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We hope that they sell them off to other operators to produce them for generations to come.
• Just essentially save the general fund dollars because those were allowable expenses.
• So those two have already happened, and that was all part of the general fund turnback at the end of
• Are generally they meant to be paid in the next biennium after they're drawn on?
• For the first item, there's $140 million that's transferred to the general fund.

Summary: The Budget Section Leadership Division met with a quorum present and approved the March 18 minutes. The committee first heard an update from the Petroleum Council on oil and gas activity, which described North Dakota production as holding steady around 1.1 to 1.2 million barrels per day despite lower prices and market volatility. The presentation emphasized that efficiency gains, longer laterals, and improved completion technology are allowing operators to sustain output while activity shifts north in the Bakken. Members asked about gas taxation, natural gas liquids, flaring, and enhanced oil recovery; the witness said gas is taxed by volume, most liquids are handled through oil lines or gas processing, and the state’s EOR pilot projects and new gas infrastructure are intended to help hold production flat and expand future recovery. The committee then received a presentation from the Tax Department on the federal “big beautiful bill” and its effect on North Dakota income tax collections. The department explained that most of the federal changes were extensions of existing Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, but several items — including the larger standard deduction, senior deduction, tip and overtime exclusions, auto loan interest deduction, and business expensing changes — affect state collections. Revised estimates showed a smaller-than-expected impact on individual income tax, with the department suggesting a net cash effect in the range of roughly $30 million to $35 million when business and individual effects are combined, plus a possible one-time distortion from large oil-field transactions in fiscal year 2025. Members asked which provisions apply to standard versus itemized returns, and the department clarified that most of the individual provisions apply broadly, while the SALT-related item is itemizer-specific. OMB then reported on major capital projects and facility funding. Updates included Capitol grounds improvements such as 18th-floor renovations, wayfinding, augmented reality displays for the Rough Rider Hall of Fame, tree management and lighting studies, and restroom and parking reconfiguration in the tower. OMB also described security upgrades at the governor’s residence, where human remains were discovered on site and are being handled with historical and legal review. The state hospital project in Jamestown remains on schedule for substantial completion in winter 2027 and opening in spring 2028, with costs currently estimated a little over $292 million and a line of credit expected to be drawn in April 2027. The North Central State Office Building in Minot is under construction, with a $5.6 million line of credit already accessed. OMB also reported on the State Facility Maintenance Fund, noting about $1.1 million spent so far on projects such as the Liberty Memorial Building roof and foundation work, Capitol window replacement, boiler replacement, and kitchen remodeling. Finally, Legislative Council staff reviewed the interim compliance report on legislative intent and state trust funds. The report highlighted the status of multiple lines of credit, including those for the state hospital and Minot office building, and noted that the executive budget will likely need to include repayment planning for about $350 million of expected outstanding balances. Other updates included the Bank of North Dakota profit transfer schedule, litigation pool spending, the new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, the Missouri River Correctional Center planning effort, HHS items such as FMAP and child care assistance, Job Service’s unemployment insurance modernization project, and DPI school aid turnback estimates. No formal votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.

Transcript Highlights:

• specified images or statements prevent the service from generating such statements or images for all
• conversational AI service by including measures that prevent the conversational AI service from generating
• Seven prohibits the Attorney General from expanding any conversational AI service requirement beyond
• House Bill 4049, an act amending section 41-192, relating to advice to the Attorney General.
• Senate Bill 1847, general appropriations, fiscal years 2026 and 2027, transportation technology.

Keywords: 1182, all

Transcript Highlights:

• of people who do these jobs, the various jobs that are there, it's generations.
• If we are able to generate better purses, we attract better horses.
• It would generate a positive spin for the track.
• Back up because it was generated from North State in the first place.
• Lee, we talked about, I generally ask candidates.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We had another bill this year to seek to make that public, but what we’re ultimately seeing in general
• Today we recognize Major General W.
• Major General Van Dyke passed away April 24, 2026, at the age of 86.
• In April 1994, Major General Van Dyke was appointed Adjutant General of the State of Arizona by Governor
• generations of airmen, and his profound devotion to his family and community.

Keywords: 1182, all