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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/23/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Adding this to the criminal code, to the 318 section, is not unprecedented.
- Uh adding this to to the criminal<00:37:33.760><c> code</c><00:37:34.160><c> to</c><00:37:34.400><c>
- <c> 318</c><00:37:35.280><c> section</c><00:37:35.599><c> 318</c><00:37:36.880><c> uh</c> criminal code
- to the 318 section 318 uh criminal code to the 318 section 318 uh is<00:37:37.280><c> not</c><00:37:
- Um, we do it in to an individual code.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division II (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> workout the next uh organizational code workout the next uh organizational code on<01:43:33.239>
- Code 5034 is for our lift bridge operators.
- So code 3039 is the betterment program.
- Code 3049 is non-participating construction.
- The OR codes are generally aligned to support that activity and those activities, the biggest OR codes
Summary:
The committee met with New Hampshire DOT Commissioner Bill Cass and Finance Director Danielle Shandra to review the agency’s FY 2026 budget. Cass gave a high-level overview of DOT’s mission, organization, funding structure, and staffing trends, noting the agency has about 650 employees across five divisions. He said the Governor’s recommended FY 2026 budget totals $95.99 million, essentially flat from FY 2025, with funding primarily from Turnpike funds, Highway funds, federal sources, and a small General Fund share for non-highway units. Members asked about how Turnpike and Highway funds are treated in state accounting, and DOT explained that while they are enterprise funds restricted to their purposes, they are considered unrestricted from the statewide perspective and are appropriated through the budget process.
A major topic was staffing and budget targets. DOT said its full-time staffing level has remained relatively flat since 2014 even as vehicle miles traveled increased and vacancies rose. To meet budget targets, the department unfunded seven permanent positions and nine temporary full-time positions, and later noted additional reductions in Finance, including the elimination of two full-time positions, reduced print shop equipment purchases, and deeper cuts to overtime, temporary help, equipment, and supplies in FY 2027. DOT also explained that it shifted funding for one unmanned aerial system position from General Funds to Highway Funds, saying the change was workable because the position supports highway-related work and federal-aid-eligible activities.
Members asked for clarification on the state transit operating match, and DOT explained that the Legislature had previously provided about $1.8 million annually in General Funds to help local transit agencies meet federal match requirements, but that funding was not included in this budget. DOT said that could reduce the ability to draw down some federal transit funds, though the impact may not be immediate because those funds can be used over several years. The department also described its unmanned aerial system program, saying it has been used for about five years for mapping, survey work, construction oversight, and storm damage assessment, and that it now has about five drones and two full-time positions supporting the program. DOT said it is expanding cross-training so more employees can operate drones without adding positions. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Bills:
SB146 , SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , HB224 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226 , SB146 , SB143 , SB144 , SB145 , HB224 , SB152 , SB153 , SB154 , SB162 , SB226
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
supplemental appropriation, FY2025 budget, general fund, Alabama State Board of Public Accountancy, Unified Judicial System, court automation, advanced technology and data exchange, judiciary funding, transportation debt service, highway bonds, bridge bonds, Alabama Department of Transportation, ALDOT, public highways, federal matching funds, state appropriations, bond principal and interest, special funds, budget amendment, SB143
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- the conformity relating to conformity to the Internal<01:54:41.840><c> Revenue</c><01:54:42.239><c> Code
- </c> Internal Revenue Code. Internal Revenue Code.
- We have relating to conformity to the Internal Revenue Code. This is HB 2329.
- to the We have relating to conformity to the Internal<02:12:57.520><c> Revenue</c><02:12:57.840><c> Code
- </c> Internal Revenue Code. This is HB2329. Internal Revenue Code. This is HB2329.
Bills:
HB1183 , HB1656 , HB1658 , HB1661 , HB1663 , HB1664 , HB1859 , HB2116 , HB2271 , HB2276 , HB2335 , HB2360 , HB2387 , HB2472 , HB1805 , HB2469 , HB1815 , HB1860 , HB2117 , HB2118 , HB2437 , HB2438 , HB2604 , HB1590 , HB2156 , HB2268
Committee:
House Finance
Keywords:
retirement, pension, law enforcement, public safety, Hawaii Revised Statutes, indebtedness, salary recovery, employee compensation, deductions, financial management, collective bargaining, employee relations, impasse procedures, arbitration, public employment, HB1661, cafeteria plan, Section 125, Internal Revenue Code, flexible spending account
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The first paragraph there, we've added reference to sections of code 42-11 and 42-1401A.
- When we are moving our firefighters onto an incident code of some kind or an agreement code, we are removing
- When we are moving our firefighters onto an incident code of some kind or an agreement code, we are removing
- When we are moving our firefighters onto an incident code of some kind or an agreement code, we are removing
- When we are moving our firefighters onto an incident code of some kind or an agreement code, we are removing
Summary:
The committee first waited for a quorum, then heard presentations from North Idaho irrigation districts on water management challenges. Brandon Rose of Hayden Lake Irrigation District described rapid growth, groundwater pumping, a new reservoir and main replacement project, and concerns about aquifer and lake impacts. Barney Metz of Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District discussed the Palouse Basin aquifer decline, LOID’s mixed domestic and irrigation system, ESA and tribal issues, a proposed water exchange, and problems caused by urban encroachment and fiber installation damaging water infrastructure. Ron Wilson of East Green Acres Irrigation District described aging infrastructure, grant-funded upgrades, workforce training, aquifer coordination through the Idaho-Washington Aquifer Collaborative, and similar damage from broadband construction. Members raised concerns about “do-not-dig” enforcement and liability for utility damage, but no formal action was taken on the presentations.
The committee then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 119, which Representative Van der Woude said highlighted water needs in Region 2 and growth-related recharge issues in the Treasure Valley. The committee moved the resolution to the floor with a due pass recommendation. After that, the committee considered several Idaho Department of Water Resources fee rules. It approved the Shoshone-Bannock Water Bank rule docket and the Water District 34 rule docket after brief questions, but held the stream channel alteration rule docket at the call of the chair after members raised concerns about revised definitions, especially the “100-year flood” language, fish habitat terminology, and whether the edits were clearer or more restrictive.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 746, which would expand Idaho Department of Lands deficiency warrants to cover reimbursable non-fire emergency uses of fire resources, such as flooding response, pumps, incident command support, and prescribed fire or fuels work. Testimony from the Idaho Fire Chiefs Association and the Department of Lands said the bill would improve flexibility, keep Idaho resources available for mutual aid, and not create non-reimbursable obligations, though it could temporarily affect spending authority until reimbursement is received. Members questioned definitions, reimbursement timing, budget impacts, and whether existing agreements could address the issue. No final vote on the bill was shown in the transcript excerpt.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Education Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Education
Transcript Highlights:
- that students in Massachusetts should have access to a high-quality education regardless of their zip code
- We've been leasing space, we've been purchasing commercial buildings to try to make up that space gap
- The quality of a student's education is too often determined by their zip code.
- The quality of a student child's education is too often determined by its zip code.
- Unfortunately, many of the gains made by child's. is too often determined by its zip code.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Education
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Education opened a hybrid public hearing on a large slate of bills related to school buildings, school finance, technology, data privacy, safety, and related education issues. Chairs Jason Lewis and Ken Gordon outlined procedures for the hearing, including two-minute testimony limits and the plan to group similar bills together. Several bills drew no testimony and were closed without further discussion, while others drew extensive testimony from legislators, school officials, parents, advocates, and educators.
A major theme was school safety and student well-being. Lori Al-Hadeth testified in support of bills on alert systems in public schools, describing the loss of her daughter in the Parkland shooting and urging adoption of Alyssa’s Law-style panic alert technology. Representative Gallagher and disability advocates also supported a bill authorizing, but not requiring, airway clearance devices in schools, arguing they could save lives in choking emergencies and provide an option for people who cannot use the Heimlich maneuver. Another bill on reducing cafeteria waste drew support from a legislator and a Lexington sustainability official, who said installing dishwashers during construction would reduce waste and long-term costs.
Much of the hearing focused on Chapter 70 school funding and the inflation cap. Senator Pavel Payano, Senator Sal DiDomenico, Representative Senna, and multiple local officials and school committee members from Bridgewater, Chelsea, Groton-Dunstable, and other districts argued that the 4.5% cap on inflation adjustments has left schools underfunded during years of high inflation, forcing layoffs, larger class sizes, and cuts to programs and student supports. They urged bills to eliminate the cap, restore lost funding, increase the Commonwealth’s share of the foundation budget, or create commissions to study reforms. Testimony also highlighted the impact on special education, English learners, and low-income students, with Chelsea witnesses saying the cap has cost their district about $7 million annually.
School construction and MSBA reform were the other major topic. AIA Massachusetts, Boston Public Schools, Lynn officials, and AFT Massachusetts described aging facilities, overcrowding, deferred maintenance, and the difficulty of financing new schools under current reimbursement rules. Boston officials said the district has many pre-World War II buildings and has only built a handful of new schools in decades, while Lynn leaders said reimbursement rates have fallen well below the statutory 80% because of caps and ineligible costs. Witnesses urged modernization of the MSBA program, higher reimbursement rates, and more resources for school construction. The committee also heard support for a bill to study the adequacy and equity of the school building program, and chairs indicated some bills would be closed after no one signed up to testify.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 3/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a crisis situation that impacts our police department's ability to have the men and women in uniform
- good return on the investment of making sure that our police departments have the men and women in uniform
- So we need to fill those police cars, those guys and gals you see out in police cars and uniforms, the
- 00:25:57.360><c> and</c> gals you see out in police cars and gals you see out in police cars and uniforms
- that for the calls for service uniforms that for the calls for service they're<00:25:59.440><c> the<
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-03 (12:30PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The street, city, state, and ZIP code in that order, which is the way that most people are used to writing
- And as you can imagine, I was absolutely shocked. ...commercials that were running this last cycle.
- have outperformed candidates on the actual ballot, bringing together people from all different zip codes
- have outperformed candidates on the actual ballot, bringing together people from all different zip codes
- This process has united us across race, income, and zip codes, enabling us to address the issues that
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Walton County Deputy Will May, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. The Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for April 3, 2025 was adopted, and CS/HB 947 was recommitted to the Judiciary Committee. The chamber then moved through a series of bills, mostly reviser and technical measures, with several companion Senate bills substituted and passed: SB 36 (Florida statutes adoption act), SB 42 (general reviser’s bill), SB 40 (deleting inoperative statutory provisions), and SB 38 (renaming references from the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services to the Division of Criminal Investigations). All of those passed unanimously or near-unanimously.
The House also passed HB 513 on electronic transmittal of court orders, requiring clerks to electronically send certain petitions, notices, summonses, and orders within six hours, including Baker Act, Marchman Act, and risk protection order documents. Members discussed whether judges needed to direct transmission and whether there were fail-safes if clerks did not comply. HB 615, on electronic delivery of notices between landlords and tenants, was amended to strengthen tenant protections and passed 108-0. HB 655 establishing a regulatory framework for pet insurance, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements, and HB 1145 on workforce education also passed, with HB 1145 receiving 100 yeas and 4 nays. HB 649, removing the paper supervised protocol for certified registered nurse anesthetists, passed 77-30 after structured debate.
A major portion of the meeting focused on CS/HB 1205, which would significantly revise Florida’s citizen initiative process. The bill adds a $1 million bond requirement after 25% of required signatures are collected, requires petition handlers to be Florida residents and U.S. citizens, imposes background checks and training for paid circulators, shortens petition turn-in deadlines to 10 days, increases penalties, adds signature revocation notices, and creates additional criminal penalties and enforcement provisions. Supporters argued the changes were needed to address fraud and protect petition integrity; opponents said the bill would burden First Amendment activity and make citizen-led amendments much harder to qualify. Numerous amendments were offered, including proposals to remove sensitive personal information from petition forms, soften deadlines and penalties, change validation thresholds, and alter the estimating conference process; most failed, though one amendment clarifying who pays for background checks was adopted. The transcript ends during continued debate on an amendment to strike most of the bill and prohibit public funds from being used to advocate for or against constitutional amendments.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 24, 2026 - 08:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- the state to allow developers to remodel their properties as long as it meets zoning and land use code
- Commercial solicitation, line 1008, it's pretty aggressive language.
- I guess I'm curious; it doesn't seem like the definition of commercial solicitation would...
- Commercial solicitation at your door is not going to be allowed under this bill.
- And then when it comes to the unauthorized commercial solicitation, I think overall, you know, that's
Summary:
The committee took up a long agenda of land use, public records, infrastructure, and local-government bills. The most debated measures were CS for CS for HB 399 and CS for HB 979, both sponsored by Rep. Borrero, which sought to streamline development approvals and reduce local-government barriers. HB 399 would require simple-majority approval for certain land development applications, mandate local definitions of compatibility, and add provisions affecting destination resorts, manufactured housing, historic properties, and a study of urban development boundaries. HB 979 would allow administrative rezoning of environmentally damaged five-acre-or-larger parcels in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties for residential use if adjacent to neighborhoods. Supporters argued both bills would increase housing supply, encourage cleanup of contaminated land, and lower costs; opponents argued they preempt local decision-making, weaken voter-approved growth controls, and do not guarantee affordability. Both bills were amended and then reported favorably, with HB 399 passing 16-10 and HB 979 passing after debate.
The committee also approved CS for HB 437, a public records bill by Rep. Andrade, on a 25-0 vote. The bill requires agencies to respond to public records requests within three days by producing the records, citing why they cannot, or giving a good-faith estimate of time and cost; it also limits agencies from later relying on exemptions not previously raised. Proponents said the measure addresses long delays and nonresponses by agencies, while school district representatives warned the timeline could be difficult for large, complex requests. The committee adopted the bill and sent it favorably.
Several local and special district bills were also approved. CS for CS for HB 1103 would help local governments coordinate with FWC on derelict vessels and anchoring issues and passed unanimously. CS for HB 1245, dealing with biosolids regulation, also passed unanimously. CS for HB 4081 to expand the East Point Water and Sewer District passed 25-0. CS for HB 4103, creating a state special district for the Apalachicola water and sewer system, passed 25-1 after testimony from city officials who argued the city had improved its water system and should retain a role. CS for HB 4105, expanding the Port St. Joe Port Authority into a multi-county regional board, passed 23-3 despite opposition from residents concerned about infrastructure, environmental impacts, and local control. The committee also began consideration of PCS for CS for HB 433, an agriculture-related bill with changes to surplus lands and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before final action on that measure.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- replacement cost value and replace all the siding on the structure so that it conforms to a reasonably uniform
- replacement cost value, replace all the siding on the structure so that it conforms to a reasonably uniform
- at least the Entire wall or miter, wall and miter, so that that section of the house is at least uniform
Committee:
House Insurance and Banking
Summary:
The Insurance Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2250, sponsored by Rep. Jacqueline Zimmerman, which would require insurers to cover full siding replacement when storm damage affects only part of a home and matching siding is not reasonably available. Zimmerman said the bill would codify existing Missouri case law, address homeowner complaints after hailstorms, and make clear that insurers must restore a reasonably uniform appearance. Committee members generally expressed support for the goal, while also discussing possible scope changes, such as limiting coverage to street-facing elevations, and possible disclosure requirements to better explain policy coverage to consumers.
The Missouri Insurance Coalition testified in opposition, saying the bill could increase premiums for all homeowners and that consumers should be able to choose more affordable policies with less coverage. Coalition witnesses said matching siding issues are often cosmetic, that carriers already offer different policy options and riders, and that requiring full wrap coverage could create upward pressure on rates. They also noted that severe weather has made these disputes more common and said the Department of Commerce and Insurance and brokers can help consumers understand their policies. Committee members debated whether partial repairs truly make homeowners whole, and several compared the issue to blending paint on cars or matching repairs after hail damage.
After the HB 2250 hearing ended, the committee established a quorum and moved into executive session on House Bill 3328. The committee adopted a House committee substitute that renamed the program the Stronger Home program, removed IBHS certification in favor of a non-biased third-party testing lab, and removed an adjuster cap. The committee then voted 9-0 to report the House committee substitute for HB 3328 do pass, and the meeting adjourned.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- replacement cost value, replace all the siding on the structure so that it conforms to a reasonably uniform
- appearance, and for damage under an actual cash value insurance policy, ...a reasonably uniform appearance
- Entire wall or miter, wall and miter, so that that section of the house is at least uniform.
Committee:
House Insurance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:22.480><c> solar</c> residential and commercial solar residential and commercial solar installations
- um for example where I live in code um for example where I live in Hermantown<01:16:40.159><c> we</c
- or not we're going to value that work and value people's lives being saved regardless of their zip code
- or not we're going to value that work and value people's lives being saved regardless of their zip code
- or not we're going to value that work and value people's lives being saved regardless of their zip code
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Mar 3rd, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- you know, public safety academies, excuse me, quick-paced computer engineering, software writing, coding
- you know, public safety academies, excuse me, quick-paced computer engineering, software writing, coding
- you know, public safety academies, excuse me, quick-paced computer engineering, software writing, coding
- And so if you were somebody who, say, did a semester and got a CNA or a commercial truck driving license
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 21st, 2025 at 10:08 am
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill 1 requires every resident youth camp in Texas, whether non-profit or for-profit, church or commercial
- Error code: 520 That again, they have to register with the volunteer management system while they're
- This amendment is a simple amendment that would require counties to update their minimum building codes
- Water Development Board's 2024 State Flood Plan was adopting. in strengthening statewide building codes
Keywords:
youth camps, emergency preparedness, safety standards, health regulations, camp licensing, disaster preparedness, emergency management, flooding, mass fatality, mass casualty, fatality tracking, body recovery, autopsy, justice of the peace, medical examiner, county judge, sheriff, mayor, emergency coordinator, emergency manager license
Summary:
The committee meeting primarily focused on the discussion and passage of several key bills, including SB5, which pertains to supplemental appropriations for disaster relief. This bill was passed unanimously, highlighting the committee's commitment to addressing disaster preparedness. HB20, aimed at reducing fraudulent charitable solicitations during disasters, also saw significant debate, with positive sentiments expressed by its sponsor, Mr. Darby. Additionally, HB22, which expands the authority of the comptroller to fund emergency communication systems, was passed with overwhelming support, indicating a consensus on improving emergency response capabilities within the state. The session concluded with discussions about future legislative measures aimed at strengthening infrastructure against disasters.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- requires that we provide an adequate and equitable education for all students, regardless of the zip code
- First kids, you know, in our traditional public schools don't tend to put billboards up and commercials
- Every student, regardless of zip code, deserves access to high-quality instruction.
- And you're right; every child, regardless of their zip code, should be able to receive a quality education
Bills:
HB2
Committee:
Senate Education
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/21/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Commercial fertilizer that you're buying to put on your flower bed this spring.
- It's not coming out of commercial. sources. I mean PAS is in fertilizer sources.
- :39.280><c> you're</c><01:52:39.520><c> buying</c> commercial fertilizer that you're buying commercial
- It's not coming out of commercial. >> Oh dear. >> Yeah, but I think they stopped that, didn't they?
- What is a medically coded customer?
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (03/17/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- He stated that he was a former Certified International data privacy person, and he stated in a commercial
- conduct</c><02:34:43.560><c> and</c><02:34:43.760><c> that</c><02:34:43.920><c> is</c> uh educator code
- of conduct and that is uh educator code of conduct and that is followed<02:34:44.680><c> by</c><02:34
- of conduct and it does say the uh code of conduct and it does say teachers<02:44:23.200><c> are</c><
- also but I don't that up in the code also but I don't know<02:45:50.000><c> if</c><02:45:50.479><c>
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 695, relating to school districts and medically related grants. The sponsor argued the bill was vague and could undermine existing law, and another member said it would add an unnecessary mandate for school districts. The committee voted to recommend inexpedient to legislate, and the motion passed 18-0.
Next, House Bill 765, which would consolidate school administrative units and make superintendent jobs elected positions, was also recommended inexpedient to legislate. Members said the bill raised too many questions, could duplicate other legislation, and would move away from local control. That motion likewise passed 18-0. House Bill 768, allowing public school districts to contract with approved private schools, drew more debate. Supporters described it as a language cleanup and an expansion of educational opportunity, while opponents raised concerns about the placement of the language and pending Supreme Court cases. The committee voted 10-8 to recommend ought to pass, and then 10-8 to recommend ought to pass as amended, with a minority report noted.
The committee then considered House Bill 446, dealing with parental notice for non-academic surveys. An amendment was offered to make the Youth Risk Behavior Survey opt-in rather than opt-out. Supporters said parents should be informed and should choose whether their children participate, while opponents argued the survey is an important tool for mental health data, grants, and school programming, and that opt-in would reduce participation and data quality. The amendment passed 10-8, and the bill as amended also passed 10-8, with a minority report noted.
Finally, the committee began House Bill 741, which would allow parents to send children to any school district they choose and expand open enrollment. The sponsor described it as broadening choice and keeping public funds in public schools, and an amendment was proposed to restore provisions for children of military personnel. Discussion on the amendment began, but the transcript cuts off before any vote on House Bill 741 or the amendment.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Dec 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- forward, has there been any discussion at all about more... ...a moratorium, like on State Building Code
- Local governments still need to adopt some of that into the code, and then the market needs to start
- Local governments still need to adopt some of that into the code, and then the market needs to start
- I don't know. governments still need to adopt some of that into the code.
- And this is a totally preventable situation due to the zoning codes.
Summary:
The committee met for work sessions on land banking/shared homeownership and on maximizing existing housing stock. Members first heard an overview from Commerce on alternative homeownership models, including community land trusts, limited equity cooperatives, condominiums, accessory dwelling units, middle housing, church land for housing, and public land transfers. The discussion focused on how these models can help households build equity while keeping housing permanently affordable. Committee members asked about statewide counts of co-ops and land trusts, and Commerce said it does not track all of those entities directly.
Pierce County staff then described the Pierce County Community Development Corporation’s rapid acquisition fund and its role in acquiring, holding, and transferring public land for affordable housing. They said the county used general fund and affordable housing sales tax dollars to buy properties, preserve a manufactured home park through resident ownership, and create a pipeline of sites for future development. Members asked about the advantages of a public development authority, funding sources, the use of surplus and underutilized public property, and how the model works with housing authorities. Spokane land bank staff followed with testimony that land banks can reduce blight, preserve affordability, and help nonprofits acquire land quickly, but that holding costs and taxes can make the work harder without state support. They also described brownfield assessments, donated properties, and work on Black homeownership and public surplus properties.
The committee then heard from the Northwest Cooperative Development Center on limited equity cooperatives, especially in manufactured housing communities. The witness said Washington now has about 43 limited equity co-ops and that recent subsidy funding and legislation have accelerated resident purchases of manufactured home communities. Members asked how residents benefit from capped equity, how values are affected, and whether the model improves access to lending; the witness said the model stabilizes costs, allows modest equity gains, and that a recent law allowing manufactured homes in co-ops to be titled as real property should improve access to traditional financing. The committee also discussed House Bill 1974 from the prior session and possible updates to land banking legislation.
In the second work session on maximizing existing housing stock, Commerce reviewed recent housing laws and implementation timelines, including ADUs, middle housing, condo liability reform, SEPA changes, tiny homes, and co-living. Members raised concerns about the long implementation horizon, vacancy data, corporate ownership of homes, and the need for better support for small landlords and first-time ADU owners. Sightline then testified on mobile dwelling units, arguing that RVs, tiny houses on wheels, and similar units are a low-cost, quick-to-install housing option that is often blocked by zoning; the witness said many Washington residents already live in these units, often informally. Finally, AARP discussed housing options for older adults, including ADUs, missing middle, manufactured home communities, co-living, universal design, and village-style support models, emphasizing aging in place and the need for more accessible, affordable housing choices.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Then you can see operating adjustments for commercial vehicle and vehicle crimes units.
- Um and you can see a uh commercial 493.
- It has a coding in the upper right of H2438DE1.
- Section 35 is the commercial learners permit extension that Mr. Lee had mentioned earlier.
- Uh, section 35 is the commercial Uh, section 35 is the commercial learners<00:40:02.560><c> permit</c
Bills:
HF2438
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
transportation finance, transportation policy, MnDOT, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, Metropolitan Council, highway funding, trunk highway fund, county state-aid highway fund, municipal state-aid street fund, state aid roads, local roads, bridge funding, road construction, transit funding, passenger rail, freight rail, aviation, airport development, safe routes to school
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Duties imposed and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States.
- </c> ones wore a different kind of uniform ones wore a different kind of uniform who<03:26:31.600><c>
- and continued that country in uniform and continued that service<03:27:46.800><c> here</c><03:27:46.960
- Um, and we do appreciate the work of our law enforcement men and women who put that uniform on every
- </c><05:50:52.840><c> 702</c><05:50:53.840><c> as</c> fiscal year 2001 22 US Code 702 as fiscal year