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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Government Efficiency Jan 15th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Close enough, Boyko, yeah. It's confusing. I know. We're cousins.
- It should have been, I think, but it was pretty close.
- As it should have been, I think, but it was pretty close. All right.
- Seeing none, that closes the hearing on House Bill 2189. Oh, I'm sorry.
- All right, we're going to go ahead and close the hearing on House Bill 2189.
Committee:
House Government Efficiency
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- If not, Chair, recognizes Representative Martinez to close on the bill, and I close.
- And I'll reserve your right to close. Um, chair calls Aaron Kinsey.
- If not, the chair recognizes Representative Tepper to close on the bill.
- So, uh, and unless there are other questions, I close.
- If not, I'll reserve the right to close. We'll go to testimony.
Committee:
House Public Education
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, hearing and seeing none, public testimony is closed. We'll leave the bill pending.
- Where a future circumstance of a quarry in a cement kiln operating close to...
- And Wyatt Watson, just for the fun of it, why don't y'all sit close together? Thank you.
- This is a very close location and...
- Hearing none, public testimony is now closed, and Senate Bill 1758 will be left.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
rock crushing, permits, air quality, environmental monitoring, aggregate production, seismicity, public meeting, land use, SB 1758, cement kiln, portland cement, aggregate production operation, aggregate quarry, semiconductor wafer manufacturing, chip fabrication, semiconductor plant, vibration, seismic disturbance, liability limitation, TCEQ
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/04/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- And if somebody's flying an aircraft that close to somebody's home, property, or person, uh, it ought
- </c> somebody's flying an aircraft that close somebody's flying an aircraft that close to<00:40:46.000
- </c><00:42:53.520><c> the</c> there are limitations on how close the there are limitations on how close
- </c> making were that these were very close making were that these were very close up<00:43:05.280><c
- In closing, 3804 restores balance.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 12, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- So with these water systems, is the primary challenge just that the rising costs and the number of people
- objective is to keep the our primary objective is to keep the water<00:28:10.000><c> flowing</c><00:
- MISC has worked in close collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and with White Ant Lab ever
- MISC has worked in close collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and with White Ant Lab ever
- collaboration with the worked in close collaboration with the Department<01:38:27.920><c> of</c><01:
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 4, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- comments in opposition are that primary comments in opposition are that the<00:17:02.600><c> transing
- Do you have an idea or, uh, strategy to kind of close that gap, especially with relation to short-term
- Do you have an idea or, uh, strategy to kind of close that gap, especially with relation to short-term
- There are three primary sites: Kawaihae, Ula, as well as South Point, or C. Okay.
- We've worked closely with Mark Lick along with Nicole LZ with the Geothermal Resource Center and the
Committee:
House Energy & Environmental Protection
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1077, a governor’s administration bill to increase transient accommodations tax revenue and split it between two new special funds: a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund and an economic development and revitalization special fund for tourism/resort areas. Supporters, including the Governor’s Office, recovery and resilience staff, climate and conservation groups, and several state agencies, said the bill would create a dedicated, more reliable funding stream for wildfire mitigation, coastal resilience, land clearing, infrastructure, and community-led projects. Some supporters also urged changes to the bill, including moving the fund to DLNR, adding DHHL and OHA representation, clarifying community grants, and ensuring the fund can support both state-led and community-led resilience work.
The Attorney General’s office flagged a drafting issue, noting that the bill references fees deposited into the new fund even though the new chapter does not authorize fee collection, and recommended deleting that language or adding fee authority. The Climate Advisory Team representative also suggested adding DHHL to the decision-making body and requiring at-large members to have climate, resilience, conservation, or infrastructure expertise. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Kohala Coast Resort Association opposed the measure, arguing that the special fund structure does not meet statutory criteria, that the bill functions as a tax increase, and that the transient accommodations tax is not being collected equitably across all lodging types before any increase is imposed.
Other opponents, including tourism and lodging interests, warned that hotels and timeshares already bear most of the tax burden and that raising the TAT could hurt an already struggling visitor industry and drive tourists away. Supporters countered that current funding is far short of what is needed and that a dedicated revenue stream is necessary to address climate impacts now. Committee members questioned why the Legislature should cede spending decisions to a separate executive-branch process, and the administration responded that the bill is intended to create a transparent, recurring mechanism for funding priorities that can be adjusted over time. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I worked close to 15 years in a nonprofit in my community, one of the biggest ones, for the food shelf
- ><00:29:08.519><c> are</c> students for food pantries that are students for food pantries that are close
- by campus or actually on campuses close by campus or actually on campuses and<00:29:12.559><c> also<
- > need</c><01:01:11.960><c> based</c><01:01:12.240><c> financial</c><01:01:12.599><c> aid</c> our primary
- need based financial aid our primary need based financial aid program<01:01:13.079><c> the</c><01:01
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 052 Mar 7th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:44:32.400><c> Co-sponsors</c> Please close the machine. Mr.
- Please, please, please close the machine. Members, I have an announcement.
- to like names, that they're not close to like names, not<02:07:00.400><c> close</c><02:07:00.560><c>
- I learned to recognize footsteps before a door closed.
- We have the primary and we elections.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services and Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To close this compensation gap, the state could provide additional funding to providers.
- So to close this compensation gap, the state could provide additional funding to providers.
- Am I closing up?
- They will close. We've played by the rules, but the rules keep shifting.
- All of this creates a domino effect when family child care providers close their doors.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And you would say that's one of the root causes of these schools closing.
- I just want to close with this, that I'm not satisfied with being 43rd.
- Am I close?
- We talk about our role, our primary responsibility in the maritime area.
- It may even be close to $1.9 billion as we speak.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations
Summary:
During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- 44.799><c> evolved</c><00:01:45.439><c> into</c><00:01:45.759><c> this</c> Just as there are three primary
- in the right proportion and combination, all other colors can be created, so too there are three primary
- And those three primary virtues are kindness, wisdom, and courage.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC/JHA Joint Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- I apologize that it was late, but our primary points of concern are, of course, the liability caps on
- I apologize that it was late, but our primary points of concern are, of course, the liability caps on
- The third primary point of concern that we have is unclear language regarding damages that exceed the
- :59.960><c> so</c><01:03:00.079><c> it</c><01:03:00.160><c> can</c><01:03:00.319><c> come</c> the primary
- vehicle so it can come the primary vehicle so it can come out<01:03:02.279><c> okay</c><01:03:02.839
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on HB 982 HD1, a wildfire-related measure aimed at creating a wildfire recovery fund and a financing structure to address future catastrophic wildfire liability. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, and the Public Utilities Commission submitted comments and were available for questions. Supporters included IBW Local 1260, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Clearway Energy Group, Hawaiian Electric, Par Hawaii, and others, while Charter Communications and the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed or raised concerns. Life of the Land supported the bill but urged changes to the definition of a catastrophic wildfire and noted concerns about prudency review language. IBW Local 1260 asked to restore language from the original draft, and Charter warned the bill could impair existing contract and indemnity rights unless amended.
A major focus of the hearing was Hawaiian Electric’s position on the HD1 version. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the original bill but objected to the HD1 requirement for an additional $500 million shareholder contribution, arguing it was not feasible and could delay or prevent the fund from operating. The company said the bill would help protect customers and improve credit ratings by creating a dedicated revenue stream and a bankruptcy-remote financing structure, which it said would lower borrowing costs over time. Members questioned how the $1 billion securitization amount was chosen, whether credit rating agencies had indicated it was sufficient, and how the bill would work in bankruptcy; Hawaiian Electric said the amount was a balance among interests, not based on a specific agency directive, and that it would follow up on bankruptcy questions.
Opponents and skeptics raised concerns about liability caps, the new claims process, and unclear language on damages above the fund’s limits. The Hawaii Association for Justice argued the bill limits victims’ remedies and gives too much authority to the new entity without clear guardrails. Committee members also pressed Hawaiian Electric on comparisons to California, the feasibility of the shareholder contribution, and whether alternative capital-raising or divestiture options had been considered. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; testimony and questioning continued with follow-up information requested from Hawaiian Electric and others.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, that closes... ...the bill forward today. Appreciate it.
- That closes the hearing on public hearing on 5977. Do we have any testifiers? All right.
- So that closes the hearing on 5977, and we'll open the hearing on Senate Bill 6184, updating the Office
- And with that, it closes the hearing on Senate Bill 6184.
- E5 prohibits the use of funds from the institutional designated close custody.
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee heard public testimony on Senate Bill 5977, which would require DCYF to publish child near-fatality review reports within 180 days and post them publicly, with confidential information redacted as allowed by law. Senator Nikki Torres said the bill is intended to improve transparency, accountability, and child protection. There was no public testimony on the bill, and the hearing was closed.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6184, an Office of Homeless Youth request bill sponsored by the chair. The bill makes technical and policy updates to OHY programs, including replacing the term “street youth” with “unaccompanied homeless youth,” allowing certain flexible funds to go directly to youth or vendors, renaming and making permanent the H-Sync program, expanding eligibility and housing options in the Independent Youth Housing Program, and clarifying shelter and reporting provisions. Testifiers from Commerce, advocates, school support organizations, and a youth advocate all supported the bill, emphasizing that the changes would improve access, consistency, and housing stability for unhoused youth. The hearing was then closed.
The committee moved into executive session on seven bills. SB 5681, concerning intellectual and developmental disability services at age 20, had Amendment A1 fail and the proposed substitute was adopted and sent to Ways and Means. SB 5917, regarding abortion medication in DOC, saw one amendment adopted and multiple Christian amendments rejected before the bill was sent to Rules. SB 5942, renaming the DCYF Oversight Board as the DCYF Accountability Board and revising its duties, had only Amendment C16 adopted; the amended bill passed to Rules. SB 6024, on duplicative audits for community residential providers, passed without amendment. SB 6036, concerning adult family homes and foster care licensees, had Amendment D1 adopted and the bill passed to Rules. SB 6085, on the DOC institutional welfare account, had Amendment E1 adopted and the bill was sent to Ways and Means after several other amendments failed. In each case, the committee voted to advance the bill after considering amendments, with most of the proposed changes from Senator Christian failing except where noted.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Am I even remotely close? Rick, are you here? Oh, okay.
- I'm I remotely close and okay, well, then I'll just say.
- I am the You got it close. Thank you for that. I'm the Chief Operating Officer of Encore.
- Do I withdraw the substitute before I close public testimony? No, we don't want to adopt yet.
- We will close public testimony on Senate Bill 1198, shall we leave the bill pending?
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/05/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- A reduction in funding would mean that doors are closing and communities would become even less safe
- Any closing comments, Senator Ron Latz? Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Any closing comments, Senator Ron Latz?
- Any closing comments, Senator Ron Latz?
- Any closing comments, Senator Ron Latz? Thank you, Madam Chair.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Okay, public comment is closed. Uh, anything like to add, director, or is that cover it? >> Mr.
- </c><01:27:10.400><c> Uh,</c> Okay, public comment is closed. Uh, Okay, public comment is closed.
- So my primary concern right now is that we don't cause unintended consequences.
- So my primary concern right now is that we don't cause unintended consequences. >> Thank you, Mr.
- So my primary concern right now is that we don't cause unintended consequences.
Committee:
Joint Select Water Committee
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (01/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to close the hearing on HB 260.
- </c> many nonprofits but the primary many nonprofits but the primary nonprofit<03:39:23.800><c> operator
- The chair closed the hearing on HB 259.
- It probably wouldn't have an A number that even closely resembles that of a car.
- It probably wouldn't have an A number that even closely resembles that of a car.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 105, which would create a new conservation license plate and direct the added fee to the cyanobacteria mitigation loan and grant fund. The sponsor, Rep. Rosemarie Rung, said the bill would create a non-tax revenue source to help address toxic cyanobacteria blooms in New Hampshire lakes, ponds, and rivers. She described the public health, environmental, and economic harms from blooms, the high cost of watershed management plans and mitigation projects, and the limited current funding available through state and federal sources. She argued that a voluntary plate program could provide sustainable support and raise awareness.
Supporters, including Reps. Katie Pell and McDonald, said the bill would help affected lake communities and tourism-dependent areas. New Hampshire DES testified neutrally but confirmed that blooms have increased sharply, that the agency has issued more than 120 warnings in the past two years, and that the existing mitigation fund is nearly depleted after one-time appropriations. DES said the proposed plate would not solve the entire funding need but could provide dedicated revenue for studies and implementation projects. DMV testified that the operational impact of adding a new plate would be minimal. New Hampshire Lakes also supported the bill and said survey results suggested some current Moose plate holders and new registrants would likely choose the Loon plate.
Committee members asked about the health effects of cyanobacteria, the expected revenue from the plate, and whether the problem is natural or human-driven. Testimony said exposure can cause skin irritation, gastrointestinal illness, and more serious liver or neurological effects, with pets and children at higher risk; one witness also cited research suggesting aerosolized toxins may affect people several kilometers from a bloom. DES explained that while lake sediments can release nutrients, the underlying problem is largely driven by watershed inputs and worsened over time. No vote was taken during the portion of the meeting provided, and the chair invited written testimony and additional questions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <c> the</c> The secretary will close the The secretary will close the role.<00:24:15.279><c> There</c
- There could be schools that close. There could be other businesses that close.
- There could be schools that close. There could be other businesses that close.
- There could be schools that close. There could be other businesses that close.
- The secretary will close desires a vote? The secretary will close the<02:42:28.000><c> role.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Consensus Forecasting Group (9-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:52:38.240><c> that</c> which case we're going to close that which case we're going to close that
- We tax open vaping and closed vaping.
- Most of the money is and closed vaping.
- </c> in closed vaping. in closed vaping.
- Uh and it actually closes high and low.
Summary:
The meeting focused on preliminary fiscal 2026 revenue estimates and the governor’s office request for an official revision to fiscal 2026, with members reminded that any estimate adopted now would not bind the December official estimates. Staff from S&P Global walked through three forecast scenarios—control, optimistic, and pessimistic—based on recent federal tax changes, tariffs, and other policy developments, emphasizing that the outlook remains highly uncertain.
Under the control scenario, the presentation projected below-trend real GDP growth of 1.8% in fiscal 2026, slowing to 1.5% by fiscal 2028, with unemployment peaking around 4.5% and the Federal Reserve cutting rates three times to a long-run range of about 2.75% to 3%. The optimistic scenario assumed lower effective tariffs, stronger growth, and better labor and housing outcomes, while the pessimistic scenario assumed a broader trade war, higher effective tariffs, faster deportations, weaker employment and consumer spending, and unemployment rising to about 6.3%. Speakers also noted that the forecast was prepared before later BLS revisions and that recent data on inventories and AI-related investment made the recent quarters look unusually volatile.
Members discussed how the current fiscal 2026 outlook compared with earlier assumptions and noted that the eventual revenue revision may be smaller than the spread between the optimistic and pessimistic economic scenarios. The governor’s office and committee members also reviewed sector-specific impacts, including manufacturing, housing, light vehicle production, exports, and consumer sentiment, with particular concern about Kentucky’s auto and housing-related industries. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Committee of Conference on HB 155, HB 1102, HB 1109, HB 1356, HB 1469, HB 1323, HB 1376 (05/26/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- We that's the loophole we're closing.
- And uh<02:49:08.640><c> by</c><02:49:08.880><c> closing</c><02:49:09.200><c> this</c><02:49:09.439><c
- uh by closing this loophole, it would ensure<02:49:10.800><c> the</c><02:49:11.040><c> safety</c><02
- </c><02:50:28.479><c> And</c> I will ask all of you about how you're going to sign off after I close
- And I think making the health care industry pay for what they should be primary in our legislation.
Summary:
The committee first adopted amendment 2026-2021S to correct a drafting issue in the budget language so that the $2.5 million appropriation for Medicaid per diem rate stabilization at county nursing homes can be spent during the biennium rather than lapsing at the end of the fiscal year. Senator Lang explained that the funds are matched with federal dollars for a total of $5 million and are intended to prevent rate reductions that could shift costs to county property taxpayers. The amendment was adopted unanimously by both chambers, and the committee proceeded on the bill as amended by the Senate.
The main discussion then focused on HB 155 and a proposed amendment to the business enterprise tax. The House proposal would lower the BET rate in stages when combined business tax revenues exceed certain thresholds, while the Senate opposed an immediate rate reduction and argued that tax changes should be handled in a budget year. Senators emphasized that raising the filing threshold to $375,000 had already removed about 3,500 small businesses from filing requirements, and they preferred further relief through threshold changes rather than rate cuts. House members argued that the trigger-based reduction was a reasonable, tested mechanism and would provide future tax relief without taking effect unless revenues rose enough.
Members debated whether the trigger could be distorted by one-time revenue spikes, such as the recent tax amnesty receipts and prior federal repatriation-related revenue, and Representative Sweeney said he was willing to adjust the effective date or carve out amnesty revenue. The committee did not reach agreement on the BET reduction, and the chair called a break and then continued the meeting later with a new proposal to delay the trigger’s effective date to January 1, 2028. Senator Lang rejected that version but offered a counterproposal to raise the filing threshold to $400,000, and the parties ultimately agreed to continue discussions and reconvene later.
The meeting also took up HB 1102, concerning the research and development tax credit and state park fees. The House position was to support the R&D tax credit but remove the park-fee provisions, citing testimony from the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that it did not need the increase and concerns about discouraging tourism, especially at border parks. Supporters of the park-fee language argued that the department had not raised rates in years, could set its own rates, and should be able to charge nonresidents more while keeping New Hampshire residents’ fees lower. The discussion remained unresolved, with members debating the likely effect on tourism and fairness to residents versus the need for additional revenue.