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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jan 22nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So imagine that this engine that's already really running here in California having this ability.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on January 22, 2026, for its regular order hearing and suspense-file hearing. In regular order, the committee approved consent-calendar bills AB 683, AB 763, AB 1126, and AB 1278 on unanimous due-pass motions, and AB 34 and AB 442 on a second unanimous due-pass motion. The committee then heard and advanced several bills, including AB 35, which would create an APA exemption for Proposition 4-funded programs to speed implementation of water, wildfire, energy-storage, and grid-support projects; AB 748, establishing pre-approved housing programs for local agencies; AB 939, allowing immediate transfer of certain affordable homeownership units to qualified nonprofit housing organizations; AB 643, adding a narrow organic-waste-derived agricultural fertilizer product to SB 1383 procurement options; and AB 96, removing the high school diploma requirement for certified Medi-Cal peer support specialists. Testimony on these bills was largely supportive, with sponsors and coalition representatives emphasizing reduced delays, lower costs, and improved housing, environmental, or behavioral-health outcomes. The Department of Finance offered general budget comments but no bill-specific positions. The committee voted the bills out, with AB 643 and AB 96 receiving no recorded opposition in the transcript and AB 939 passing with some members noting support and interest in coauthoring.
The committee also received a presentation-only discussion of AB 1091, a proposal to authorize eight-letter specialty license plates, which the author said could generate revenue for rural programs such as the Williamson Act; the bill was not acted on at that time. After public comment, the committee moved to the suspense-file hearing on 53 bills. Using a substituted motion for due-pass and due-pass-with-amendments items, the committee held some bills and advanced many others, often with amendments that narrowed scope, deleted provisions, or required reports or studies. Bills held in committee included AB 405, AB 298, AB 333, AB 296, AB 1091, AB 1241, and AB 577, among others. The committee reported moving 43 bills to the Assembly floor, with several on A roll calls and others on B roll calls or with amendments, and noted that amendment language would be posted later online.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jan 22nd, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- So imagine that this engine that's already really running here in California having this ability.
Committee:
House Appropriations
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- But as you can imagine, talking with some attorneys in your area that do family law and criminal law,
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm looking forward to being on this committee, but imagine my dismay because it's always been postulated
Summary:
The House Revenue and Taxation Committee held its organizational meeting on January 14, 2026. Chairman David Cannon opened with remarks about the committee’s role in Idaho’s tax policy and revenue structure, noting the major issues the committee typically handles, including sales, income, and property taxes, tax fairness, tax shifts, and the size of government. He also referenced major prior-session bills such as the tax conformity bill, food tax credit, education choice tax credit, property tax relief, and income tax relief, and said the coming year’s conformity bill would likely be a much bigger debate than in the past.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to introductions and a personal prompt about how members’ lives had changed over the past decade. Members and staff shared brief personal updates, including family changes, career shifts, military service, coaching, retirement, and new grandkids. Secretary Irina Moskvina described immigrating from Ukraine, learning English, and building a new life and career in Idaho. Page Creighton Barker said he had become more outgoing in high school by joining clubs, FFA, basketball, and track.
Several members also offered reflections on the committee’s work and legislative service. Vice Chair John Weber emphasized making decisions with future generations in mind, and Representative Birch spoke about constituent service, humility, and representing everyone in a district. No bills were heard or voted on, and no formal committee actions were taken beyond the organizational introductions. Chairman Cannon said the committee would not meet the next day or likely Friday, and that members should watch House announcements for the schedule, then adjourned with a Mark Twain quote about taxes.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Dec 2nd, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- As we can imagine, about 42 percent of those are worked by the Florida Highway Patrol, whether through
Summary:
The committee heard two presentations on domestic security. Deputy Commissioner David Binder of FDLE described the state’s domestic security structure, including FDLE’s coordination role, the fusion center system, regional task forces, and private-sector infrastructure partnerships. He emphasized the Domestic Security Oversight Council’s grant-ranking process and warned that federal homeland security funding has dropped sharply over time, with possible future cuts threatening fusion center analysts and other capabilities. Binder also focused on emerging threats, especially drones and counter-UAS issues, noting current legal limits on mitigation authority, concerns about tethered drones and drone use near correctional facilities and military sites, and the need for a turnkey solution if state or federal authority expands. He also highlighted FDLE’s cataloging of critical infrastructure sites through Florida Kicker and the growth of trusted private partners.
Director Dave Kerner of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles then outlined the Florida Highway Patrol’s role in domestic security. He paid tribute to a fallen sergeant and discussed FHP’s structure, criminal interdiction work, border integrity and trafficking enforcement, dispatch and communications, aviation and drone use, and immigration enforcement under 287(g). Kerner said troopers have seized large amounts of narcotics and currency this year and have arrested thousands of unlawful immigrants. He also described FHP’s involvement in operations such as Lone Star, Vigilant Sentry, and Faithful Service, and said the agency is working toward expanded counter-UAS authority through federal discussions and Sergeant Dooley’s testimony. Members expressed support for both agencies, discussed the dangers and potential benefits of drones, and the committee adjourned without objection after no public testimony was offered.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, And we can't imagine any family, um, experiencing the, the terrible things that the children experienced
Committee:
Senate Education K-16
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine a food bank distributing meals from a public parking lot.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 19, 2025 - 04:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- I would imagine the current safety protocols don't take into account cranes traveling at night.
Summary:
The Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee heard and approved three bills. HB 1165 by Rep. Owen would authorize FDOT to issue a special blanket permit for mobile cranes and accessory support vehicles meeting specified size limits, allowing them to travel on and off interstates at all hours, including at night, while still following safety requirements and local travel restrictions. The sponsor and crane industry proponents said the bill would reduce congestion and improve emergency and disaster response. The bill was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote.
The committee also considered CS for HB 279 by Rep. Partington, which strengthens penalties for misuse of the 911 system. The bill adds restitution requirements for emergency response costs and creates enhanced felony penalties when a false emergency report causes great bodily harm or death. Members raised concerns about juvenile prank calls and suggested awareness efforts in schools; the sponsor said those ideas could be considered separately. A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office representative supported the bill, and it passed favorably by a unanimous vote.
Finally, the committee heard HB 177 by Reps. Harris and Woodson, designating a portion of I-Drive as the Harris Rosenway in honor of philanthropist and hotelier Harris Rosen. An amendment was adopted to also designate a bridge in Duval County as the Bernard Wilkes Rebaugh River Bridge in honor of longtime coach Bernard Wilkes. Members spoke in support of both honorees and their community impact. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably by a 17-0 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- And if there are other taxing sources that come to mind, and if one were to imagine using those other
Committee:
Senate Finance and Tax
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Finance and Tax met to hear a staff presentation on Florida property taxes. Staff Director Azar Khan gave an overview of the property tax system, including constitutional limits, January 1 assessment rules, homestead and non-homestead residential property, commercial and agricultural classifications, tangible personal property, and centrally assessed property. The presentation highlighted major exemptions and assessment caps, such as the homestead exemptions, Save Our Homes, the 10% cap for non-homestead property, and favorable treatment for agricultural/classified use land. It also reviewed long-term growth in just value and taxable value statewide, along with declining millage rates over time as taxable values have risen.
Members then discussed the possibility of eliminating property taxes and the fiscal consequences of doing so. Senator Jones asked about the impact on local governments and referenced estimates that replacing property tax revenue could require roughly $43 billion; staff responded that current levied amounts are in the ballpark of more than $30 billion for non-school levies and more than $20 billion for school levies, but that the exact impact would depend on county and district budgets and collections. Senators Bernard, Passidomo, Gates, and others emphasized the need for more data on alternative revenue sources, such as sales tax increases or other combinations, and for input from counties and cities before considering broad tax changes.
Chair Avila explained the presentation was intended to give members a foundation before property tax proposals are heard in committee, noting that several bills had already been filed involving homestead and tangible personal property. No bills were voted on, and no formal action was taken beyond the informational presentation. The committee then adjourned.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Mar 4th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Can you imagine what the public would think? They serve such a valuable purpose.
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
sales tax, use tax, sales and use tax, local tax exemption, county tax, municipal tax, county commission, municipality, Alabama Department of Revenue, tax exemption, ordinance, resolution, fiscal year, September 1 effective date, notice requirement, local government, tax administration, revenue law, state and local taxation, volunteer firefighters
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Feb 20th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Feb 3rd, 2025
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/02/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- make it easier for that and and maybe just talk about that as kind of a general concern because I imagine
- Um, we imagine some people, especially schools, will put it on their website.
- Um you can<02:16:21.199><c> imagine</c><02:16:21.920><c> uh</c><02:16:22.320><c> um</c><02:16:22.639>
- <c> this</c><02:16:22.960><c> policy</c><02:16:23.360><c> will</c><02:16:23.599><c> have</c> can imagine
- uh um this policy will have can imagine uh um this policy will have a<02:16:23.840><c> disproportionate
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Tue Jan 6, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But I would imagine that like one pretty low-level application would be, you know, utilizing those drones
- I would imagine that like one pretty I would imagine that like one pretty like<01:21:25.440><c> low-level
- You know, the best way I can explain it outside of a lot of technical pieces of it is imagine those of
- of a lot of technical pieces of<02:10:21.199><c> it</c><02:10:21.360><c> is</c><02:10:21.679><c> imagine
- those of you who are of it is imagine those of you who are using<02:10:23.440><c> chat</c><02:10:23.840
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- So I can't imagine that this bill would change who the legislative body is.
- So I can't<02:01:39.679><c> imagine</c><02:01:40.080><c> that</c><02:01:40.400><c> this</c><02:01:40.960
- ><c> this</c><02:01:41.360><c> bill</c><02:01:41.679><c> would</c> can't imagine that this this bill
- would can't imagine that this this bill would change<02:01:42.480><c> who</c><02:01:42.719><c> the</c
- I kind of imagine a matrix where the different children and family situations are crossed with the different
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of House bills that had been moved during the budget process and, in many cases, were already addressed in the state budget. The chair explained that bills covered by the budget would generally be reported inexpedient to legislate, while some others would be placed on the consent calendar or handled separately. Early votes were largely unanimous, including House Bill 54, which would allow alternate treatment centers to operate for profit; the committee voted 25-0 ought to pass and sent it to the consent calendar.
The committee then recommended inexpedient to legislate on House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation bill, because the funding had been replaced in House Bill 2 with $2.5 million in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Representative Rum opposed the ITL motion, arguing the projects would otherwise burden local property taxpayers and that the funding was important for housing and municipal infrastructure, but the motion passed 14-11. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also reported ITL 14-11 on the grounds that the budget already made significant reforms and separate action could create conflicting statutory language.
House Bill 164, creating funding for a local government records manager position in the Secretary of State’s office, received a unanimous amendment appropriating $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended, moving to the regular calendar. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew extended debate over whether restoring a state contribution to retirement system costs would reduce local property taxes; supporters framed it as tax relief for municipalities and school districts, while opponents said the effect would be minimal or offset by other retirement-system changes. The committee ultimately voted 14-11 ITL, with a minority report requested. House Bill 215, requiring landfill permit applicants to submit a report on potential harms and benefits, was amended and then passed 25-0 ought to pass as amended. House Bill 216, which would remove a workers’ compensation-related service-credit limit for certain disability retirement cases, was voted ITL 25-0 after the sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain. Finally, House Bill 219, which would redirect renewable portfolio standard funds and was amended to delay its effective date to July 1, 2027, advanced after debate over electricity costs and renewable energy policy; the committee adopted the amendment unanimously and then voted on the bill as amended.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (10/22/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I would imagine that most New Hampshire citizens would be involved with New Hampshire law enforcement
- Um, I would imagine that most New Hampshire citizens would be involved with New Hampshire law enforcement
- Um, I would imagine that most New Hampshire citizens would be involved with New Hampshire law enforcement
- Um, I would imagine that most New Hampshire citizens would be involved with New Hampshire law enforcement
- I can't imagine that that would be a problem.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (02/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The witness said they did not have the answer to that question, but imagined that in cases of disaster
- </c><00:22:34.320><c> I</c> have the answer to that question I have the answer to that question I imagine
- in cases of disaster that they imagine in cases of disaster that they have<00:22:36.919><c> but</c><
- </c><00:23:21.320><c> the</c><00:23:21.480><c> federal</c> years do you imagine the federal years do
- you imagine the federal government<00:23:22.480><c> directing</c><00:23:23.400><c> any</c><00:23:23.760
Summary:
The meeting began as a Division 3 work session on HB 71, but much of the early discussion focused on whether a previously discussed non-germane amendment could be considered or voted on that day. Members and the chair debated process and notice requirements, and the clerk’s guidance was that the amendment needed a separate public hearing before the full Finance Committee. The amendment was described as requiring DHHS contracts and addenda to include compliance with the Patient Bill of Rights, with a repeal date so the requirement would expire on November 30, 2026. The motion to move OTP on HB 71 with the amendment was withdrawn, and the committee agreed the amendment would be scheduled for a future full Finance hearing instead.
The committee then turned to HB 71 itself and heard testimony from DHHS representatives John Williams and Jenny O’Higgins on the fiscal note and policy implications. Members questioned the estimate that the bill could put $12 million to $18 million per year in federal funding at risk, including HUD and Office of Refugee Resettlement funds. DHHS explained that the estimate was based on a broad reading of the bill’s term “specified alien,” which they said was not clearly defined in the bill, so they analyzed it using the federal definition of “alien” and assumed the bill could affect lawfully present non-citizens as well as undocumented individuals. They said the figure represented a worst-case scenario and that they were not claiming the loss was certain.
Members also pressed DHHS on whether the bill could affect emergency sheltering in schools, public academies, or institutions of higher learning during disasters. DHHS said the language could create conflicts with federal funding conditions because emergency shelter programs generally cannot impose barriers on who may be sheltered, and they warned that excluding certain people could affect refugee-related and HUD funding. Questions were raised about whether the bill’s language would apply to private institutions as well as public ones, and whether the state could still use schools in short-term emergencies. DHHS said the language was broad, that they could not answer every legal question definitively, and that they would need input from public health and legal staff. No final vote on HB 71 was taken in the portion provided; the committee remained in discussion/work session mode after the amendment motion was withdrawn.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 27th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And if you don't think about how ridiculous that whole concept is, can you imagine using a third party
- we're going to go back to individual conversations about billing and paying and tracking—can you imagine
- Can you imagine what a quarter of that trillion dollars could do back for our uninsured here in the state
- us especially if we are going to start to have to defend a trillion dollar fraud situation can you imagine
- So I've actually unintentionally, even though I'm paying huge... ...you cannot imagine, Mr.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- the mindset of the actor, the person who's engaging in the conduct that results in the loss, and I imagine
- the mindset of the actor, the person who's engaging in the conduct that results in the loss, and I imagine
- And I don't, you know, you just have to imagine it. ...with the resources that that one case drains.
- I can't imagine. That is a tiny percentage.
- I can't imagine. You know, that is a tiny percentage.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- and I and all of us had conversations about how we structure appropriations and grants, and I could imagine
- and I and all of us had conversations about how we structure appropriations and grants, and I could imagine
- and I and all of us had conversations about how we structure appropriations and grants, and I could imagine
- and uh and uh appropriations and grants and uh and I<00:41:14.440><c> could</c><00:41:14.600><c> imagine
- that if we went back a I could imagine that if we went back a year<00:41:16.440><c> about,</c><00:41
Keywords:
workforce development, appropriations, nonprofit organizations, employment services, state funding, paid leave, S corporations, employment law, exemptions, Minnesota Statutes, cancer, healthcare, appropriation, Rural Cancer Institute, Minnesota clinicians, pilot program, nursing, education, University of Minnesota, equity