Transcript Highlights:

• defense services from 5% to 7%.
• It allocates 10% of the revenues for public defense services to cities and provides an alternate distribution
• It allocates 10% of the revenues for public defense services to cities and provides an alternate distribution
• It also explicitly excludes from the definition of retail sale any services provided by a public agency
• costs to 140% of the fee-for-service rate.

Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met in executive session on February 9, 2026, first hearing a staff briefing on Senate Bill 6346, which would impose a tax on individuals earning over $1 million. Staff described the bill’s revenue and spending impacts and reviewed a proposed substitute and 11 amendments addressing items such as public defense funding, charitable deductions, out-of-state tax credits, small business credits, diapers, constitutional issues, and a contingent constitutional amendment. The committee later took up the bill and rejected all of the offered amendments, then advanced the substitute bill with a due pass recommendation to the Rules Committee. Members supporting the bill argued it would help address tax fairness and fund public services, while opponents raised concerns about constitutionality, economic harm, and the effect on businesses and charitable giving. The committee also acted on a series of policy bills. It advanced a substitute bill on grocery store closures in food deserts after adopting a narrower substitute, despite concerns from some members about burdening grocers. It approved a substitute bill expanding voting access for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters, adopting a second substitute that removed a cybersecurity review requirement. The committee also advanced bills on tort claim arbitration against governments, victim and witness protections in sexual assault and domestic violence cases, JLARC review of student aid fraud, agricultural collective bargaining, labor relations if federal preemption ends, a cost-of-living adjustment for Plan 1 retirees, workers’ compensation and medical care access, line-of-duty death reimbursements, law enforcement background checks and eligibility, veterans’ discharge definitions, and extraordinary medical placement. Several of these bills had amendments adopted, including changes to tort claim oversight, victim-requested standby counsel, agricultural labor definitions, workers’ compensation penalties, law enforcement volunteer support, and extraordinary medical placement criteria. In the second group of bills, staff briefed measures affecting property taxes, housing, cannabis, disaster-related tax relief, technical tax code changes, aircraft fuel tax revenues, the estate tax, and a pesticide tax exemption. The committee heard that a substitute for the fire protection district bill would alter how city or town levy capacity is reduced and include consultation requirements and board-creation provisions. It also heard that the property tax relief expansion for seniors and disabled retirees needed a substitute to make the consolidated school levy revenue-neutral. Other bills would expand tax exemptions for low-income housing and nonprofit homeownership, authorize local cannabis excise taxes, extend disaster repair tax relief, expand housing-related local sales tax uses, make technical tax code changes, redirect aircraft fuel tax revenues to aeronautics, reduce the estate tax rate, and extend a pesticide tax exemption. The transcript ends during the committee’s consideration of Senate Bill 6346, with the committee debating and rejecting amendments before moving the bill forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• Florida, to be out. $100 range. Florida, about, was it around $285 a year?
• “It becomes part of their public knowledge that this is acceptable.
• Again, no offense to the public school system, right?
• Again, no offense to the public school system, all right?
• But I just put myself on public record. Now I'll probably be wrong.

Committee: House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform

Summary: The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met to hear public testimony on House Bill 3342 and House Bill 3354. HB 3342, sponsored by Rep. Matteson, would prevent tax levies adopted before January 1, 1975 from being applied to personal property tax, with the sponsor arguing that personal property taxation on motor vehicles and similar property was not part of earlier voter-approved levies. Members questioned how the bill would work in practice, whether it should instead remove vehicles from assessment entirely, and what property classes would be affected. The sponsor said he was focused on class four personal property, especially motor vehicles, but was open to refining the language. No one testified in support, opposition, or for information, and no vote was taken. The committee then heard HB 3354, sponsored by Chair Taylor, which would reduce the Blind Pension Fund levy from 3 cents to 0.0275. Taylor said the fund’s participant numbers are declining while reserves have grown, that the department agreed the lower rate would still be sufficient, and that he wanted to keep the fund lean while preserving a cushion. Members asked about how the levy is calculated, whether it fluctuates with assessments, and whether excess funds could be transferred to public education as contemplated by the constitution. There was also discussion about the bill’s decimal wording and a possible drafting amendment to clarify the rate. No witnesses testified in favor, opposition, or informationally, and the hearing on HB 3354 was concluded without a committee vote.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> process from public scrutiny. process from public scrutiny.
• </c><01:09:50.319><c> enshrining</c> public public statute, sorry. enshrining public public statute,
• </c><04:05:35.279><c> service</c> community alerts, public service community alerts, public service messages
• And just as a public service here, I just looked up and I didn't even know I had this on my iPhone.
• public service here, I just for as a public service here, I just looked<04:13:49.920><c> up</c><04:13

Committee: House Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We will soon move forward with public hearing on House Bill 2105.
• We'll now move forward with public testimony on House Bill 2105.
• We have a public water district in our county that is annexing.
• It's called the Public Water Supply District No. 2 of St. Charles County.
• They operate out of Florida. The attorney's name is Greg Scanzo.

Committee: House General Laws

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• as the director of our Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
• A native of Scott, Arkansas, the outdoors and a passion for public service were integral to Austin's
• That spirit of service has not only grown, but has continued.
• James Minn for 25 years of service.
• service.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, March 10, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And also your parents, Don and Linda, who are watching the hearing from their home in Florida today.
• in Florida today.
• It's going to be a great, great service to our country.
• One of the things that I always talk to my team about is customer service.
• Our veterans and transitioning service members receive the tailored support they need.

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, which one's going to give me better service?
• They're the 100-foot requirement in public buildings to an exit.
• And as an architect, we're supposed to represent the public.
• I am speaking as an interested member of the public from Kansas City.
• I have served on volunteer commissions with the City of Kansas City.

Committee: House Commerce

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so they're really a kind of a public-private, mostly private entity.
• Our services become even more critical when there is a disaster.
• So then we can move to public comment. We'll go ahead and move to public comment.
• You can get it from public media.
• Public comment is over.

Summary: The subcommittee heard an informational update from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on the state’s Jobs First economic development strategy and related budget requests. Go-Biz described its regional planning process, priority sectors such as ag-tech, space defense, life sciences, and semiconductors, and requests including an extension of the CalCompetes tax credit, support for export promotion, additional film commission staff, innovation and emerging technology capacity, and a California brand campaign. Members questioned the campaign’s purpose, with some supporting efforts to counter misinformation about California and others warning it should not obscure regulatory and business-climate concerns. Go-Biz said the campaign would be nationally focused, could include business attraction efforts, and was intended to complement—not replace—policy work on permitting and workforce development. The item was informational only. The committee then heard from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate on the California RISE program, the Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund, and the Technical Assistance Program/Capital Infusion Program. CalOSBA reported that California RISE’s first round awarded $16.9 million to 61 employment social enterprises, which collectively increased revenue, secured contracts, and employed thousands of people facing barriers to work; a second round is being launched with a new administrator and expanded services. For the performing arts payroll fund, the office said all 100 awardees had been paid, but demand far exceeded available funding, and the program was oversubscribed within days. California for the Arts testified that the sector remains fragile after COVID and urged statutory changes to simplify eligibility and stretch dollars further. SBDC representatives described TAP/SIP as a statewide network supporting small businesses, capital access, and disaster recovery, emphasizing their role in underserved communities and the leverage of federal matching funds. Committee members focused on whether these programs produce durable outcomes and reach smaller or disadvantaged businesses. Questions centered on long-term job retention in California RISE, outreach to ethnic and community media in the civic media program, and whether TAP/SIP are accessible to entrepreneurs with limited capital or capacity. CalOSBA and its partners said they rely heavily on local community organizations for outreach, provide one-on-one counseling and training, and are working to collect more longitudinal data. The committee also discussed the film and television tax credit program, for which Go-Biz requested funding for three permanent positions and ongoing program support. Film Commission staff said the expanded program is tracking demographic and career-pathway data, with most productions opting into new diversity provisions, and that a formal report to the Legislature is expected in 2027. The item concluded without a vote, as the hearing was for oversight and budget discussion.

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> facilities commission. facilities commission.
• </c> commission uh looks at capacity. commission uh looks at capacity.
• </c> Heidrick, uh Legislative Service Office. Heidrick, uh Legislative Service Office.
• </c><01:47:40.920><c> Welcome</c> to public comment as well. Welcome to public comment as well.
• </c> their costs to come to the commission their costs to come to the commission on.

Committee: Joint Select Committee on School Facilities

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• So Commerce commissioned a study.
• So Commerce commissioned a study.
• So Commerce commissioned a study.
• I look to the public if there’s any public comment that would like to make comments.
• </c> the public if there's any public the public if there's any public comment<01:04:17.160><c> any</

Bills: HF2335 , HF2400 , HF2401 , HF2522

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Keywords: Medicare, health insurance, supplement policies, preexisting conditions, medical assistance, premium classification, real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, continuing education, out-of-state, licensing, commerce, fraud prevention, automobile theft, law enforcement, insurance crimes, 1183

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh recognizing the The public service aspect of ham radio is very important.
• FCC rules that providing technical support to public service— and I've done it.
• It's<00:40:04.800><c> a</c><00:40:04.960><c> public</c><00:40:05.200><c> service</c> It's a public service
• </c><00:40:19.200><c> I've</c> public service and I've done it.
• I've public service and I've done it.

Committee: House Transportation

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And members of the public, welcome.
• </c> &gt;&gt; Any further public comment? &gt;&gt; Any further public comment?
• Any further public comment? Okay. All right. I will close public comment.
• Any further public comment? Okay. All right. I will close public comment.
• Any further public comment? joining us. Any further public comment?

Bills: HB0143 , HB0129

Committee: House Labor, Health & Social Services

Keywords: health care providers, free speech, discrimination, governmental agencies, civil remedies, physician access, internationally trained physicians, medical licensing, provisional license, healthcare workforce, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I'm currently an online student at ASU, and I'm studying public service and policy.
• There is no doubt that this committee will hear extensive input from the public.
• Our board members are public citizens.
• There's a bill pending in Florida to eliminate property tax in Florida, as well as in North Dakota, I
• There's a bill pending in Florida to eliminate property tax in Florida, as well as in North Dakota, I

Bills: HB2016 , HB2104 , HB2105 , HB2288 , HB2289

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: tax penalties, filing, tax returns, administration, Arizona Revised Statutes, agricultural property, classification, county assessor, property inspection, appeal process, property tax, agricultural classification, Department of Revenue, property valuation, inspection notice, inspection report, on-site inspection, full cash value, rural land, farm land

Transcript Highlights:

• Every one of you chose public service. hard. Public policy doesn't create hard.
• </c> Every one of you chose public service.
• appropriation to public um to public<01:34:14.400><c> efforts.
• </c> promotes public safety. promotes public safety.
• </c><03:30:29.520><c> education,</c><03:30:30.239><c> public</c> dedicated to public education, public

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Public Safety

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so, for example, I'm going to use my own public school, Clinton Public Schools.
• To be used by all public schools and public charter schools at the secondary level, [it] provides a possible
• To be subsidized to keep up with our public schools.
• Again, it's somewhat surprising. ...or a public school.
• I went to a public high school.

Committee: House A&B Education Subcommittee

Keywords: 914, all

Transcript Highlights:

• One tragic example is the case of Maris Mlon in Florida.
• </c> draa was initially shielded by Florida draa was initially shielded by Florida shoot<00:38:04.280
• </c> Ericson chair nney members of the Public Ericson chair nney members of the Public Safety<00:40:49.760
• </c> as somebody who cares about Public as somebody who cares about Public Safety<01:29:51.960><c> is
• Members, good to be here in Public Safety today.

Committee: House Public Safety Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I think it benefits public contracts as well.
• You're just paying for the service that he's become.
• In my judgment, consistent enforcement of law strengthens public safety and public confidence.
• In my judgment, consistent enforcement applying law, strengthens public safety and public confidence.
• is not in line with public sentiment.

Committee: House Business

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We will have a sign-up sheet over here on the front desk for anybody from the public that wants to sign
• The audience is the public, whoever that is. They consume food. They buy food.
• So that has to be part of our market strategy, marketing, public relations strategy.
• So in this case, it's going to be public school systems. It has to be who can afford it.
• We're talking about a public-private partnership. Farmers have to be involved.

Committee: All AGRICULTURE- HOUSE SMALL BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEV. SUBCOM.

Summary: The committee approved the minutes from its October 27 meeting and then heard testimony on the economic and regulatory effects of Arkansas’s raw milk law, Act 698. Clinton Ballard of Milk and Honey Hill Farm said the law helped his family farm expand from 8 to 12 cows and from serving about 75 families to about 150, increasing sales by roughly $50,000 and allowing about $10,000 in raw cheese sales through retail outlets. He argued the law supports small-farm income, food security, and local processing, but said state health agencies still do not inspect raw milk producers unless they sell to a commercial buyer, which he said limits access to USDA grants and other opportunities. He and members discussed safety practices, including rapid chilling, sick-animal removal, sanitation, customer education, and whether any optional state certification or inspection program should be created without adding burdensome regulation. Members asked about herd management, bee production, market channels, and whether raw milk producers should receive training or certification. Ballard said his farm uses Jerseys, removes sick cows from production, sells on-farm and through retail locations, and relies on best-practice guidance from groups such as the Weston A. Price Foundation and the Raw Milk Institute. Several members expressed support for consumer choice but also raised concerns about food safety, especially for children and pregnant women, and about possible “mission creep” if the state creates a voluntary inspection or training system. The discussion ended without any vote or formal action on the raw milk issue. The committee then heard a lengthy presentation from Terrence Bolden of TLB Enterprises on hydroponic and container-based farming as a response to food insecurity, food deserts, and workforce needs. Bolden described a three-year career and technical education model using retrofitted shipping containers to grow food year-round with low water and energy use, paired with training in drones, robotics, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship. He said pilot projects are underway or planned with UAPB, the Little Rock School District, and other partners, and projected that five regional hubs could create significant economic impact and multiple jobs per container. Members asked about costs, target communities, school partnerships, food desert locations, and whether the model could include aquaponics or protein production; Bolden said the program is intended as a public-private partnership and that the committee could tour a container site once it is operational. The meeting adjourned after the presentation and questions.

Transcript Highlights:

• We had two long public hearings last week, three actually, but only two last week.
• I felt like it was a very informative public hearing.
• That were raised during that public hearing.
• as well as resort destinations and nightlife hubs in... resort destinations, nightlife hubs in the Florida
• for any service not covered by the nonprofit agricultural organization.

Bills: HB445 , HB477 , SB274 , HB441

Committee: House Health

Keywords: hemp-derived cannabinoids, CBD, THC, delta-8, delta-9, delta-10, consumable hemp products, psychoactive cannabinoids, cannabinoid regulation, hemp licensing, ABC Board, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, retail hemp sales, wholesale hemp distribution, hemp tax, excise tax, age verification, underage sales, product testing, certificate of analysis

Transcript Highlights:

• Relating to public K read the title. Relating to public K read the title.
• Relating to public K through2 education Relating to public K through2 education Relating to public K
• services privately highle service services privately highle service services layered on communications
• The teachers I've in public schools. The teachers I've in public schools.
• Three, provide for the publication of historical material publication of historical material publication

Keywords: 920, all