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FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 16, 2026 - 03:30 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • school districts received additional funds.
  • So you'll see an increase in funds per student to the school district.
  • District factor to see if it accommodates the loss or the reduction that's impacting all the districts
  • , especially the small districts.
  • This is something I work on each and every day in my district.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Children and Family Law (01/28/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's going to survive the dissolution of that marriage contract.
  • It's going to survive the dissolution of that marriage contract.
  • It's going to survive the dissolution of that marriage contract.
  • It's going to survive the dissolution of that marriage contract.
  • I represent Sullivan County District 7, and I'm here today because life throws curveballs.
Summary: The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change. After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322. The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • Each year, this division initiates administrative dissolution projects against LLCs who fail to file
  • These dissolution projects generate anywhere from $14 million to $20 million.
  • We have Marty Walsh, App Drivers, Teamsters Local 25, UFCW 1445; Michael Votabidian, IAM District 15;
  • I serve as the Assistant Directing Business Representative for IAM District 15.
  • The small businesses in these districts keep wealth local.
Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H. 5386, also referred to as the Mass Winds Act, focused on global investment, talent, innovation, housing, and business competitiveness. Governor Healey, Secretary of Economic Development Eric Paley, and Secretary of Administration and Finance Matt Gorzkowicz described the bill as a response to federal uncertainty and global competition, building on the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They highlighted proposed investments in a Global Mass initiative, including a $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for sites to help international companies locate or expand in Massachusetts, along with support for AI, quantum, robotics, defense innovation, climate tech, downtown revitalization, and creative/cultural economy projects. They also emphasized measures to lower business costs, including reducing the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, and streamlining housing and development rules. Committee members questioned the administration about non-compete reform, AI and data-center infrastructure, housing affordability, and whether the bill would help retain workers and companies in Massachusetts. The governor and secretaries argued that the non-compete changes would restore the original compromise by requiring any alternative to garden leave to be negotiated at separation, and they said the bill’s housing and workforce provisions are intended to help young workers stay in the state. They also said Massachusetts is already investing in AI training, an AI hub, and energy-related planning, while acknowledging that data-center growth will require careful attention to water, electricity, and ratepayer impacts. Several witnesses testified on specific sections. Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, saying experiential learning helps students gain jobs and remain in Massachusetts. The Latino Empowerment Advisory Council supported the waiver of redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses, saying it would speed entry into the workforce without lowering clinical standards. Russell Beck opposed the non-compete changes, arguing they would undermine the 2018 compromise and could reduce other forms of employee compensation. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, citing revenue loss and fraud concerns. Municipal and regional groups, including the MMA and the Metro Mayors Coalition, supported site plan review codification and downtown/arts investments, while urging continued municipal input. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor protections if federal law changes, and business and industry witnesses generally supported the bill’s competitiveness and global investment provisions. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with written testimony invited after the meeting.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies May 19th, 2026

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • Each year, this division initiates administrative dissolution projects against LLCs who fail to file
  • These dissolution projects generate anywhere from $14 million to $20 million.
  • We have Marty Walsh, App Drivers, Teamsters Local 25, UFCW 1445, Michael Vodabidian, IAM District 15,
  • I serve as the Assistant Directing Business Representative for IAM District 15.
  • The small businesses in these districts keep wealth local.
Summary: The committee held a hearing on Governor Healey’s economic development proposal, H.5386, the Mass Winds Act, with the governor and administration officials describing it as a follow-on to the 2024 Mass Leads Act. They said the bill is intended to help Massachusetts compete globally for capital, talent, and companies by creating a Global Mass initiative, including a proposed $50 million innovation access fund and $20 million for site development to help international firms locate or expand here. The administration also highlighted about $305 million in new bond authorizations, plus operating proposals such as lowering the LLC filing fee, expanding the small business energy tax exemption, funding internship incentives, and supporting downtown revitalization and the creative economy. Committee members and witnesses focused on several policy areas within the bill. On talent, Northeastern University supported the internship tax credit, and the Latino Empowerment Advisory Council backed a provision waiving redundant English testing for internationally trained nurses who have already demonstrated proficiency in practice. On labor mobility, the governor defended changes to the non-compete law as closing a loophole, while attorney Russell Beck opposed the revisions, arguing they would upset the 2018 compromise and could reduce employer-provided compensation. Municipal and housing witnesses supported codifying site plan review and broader zoning reforms, while others urged attention to affordable housing, tiny homes, and commercial-to-residential conversions. Local officials and municipal groups generally supported the bill’s downtown, arts, and planning provisions but asked for more detail on implementation and infrastructure, especially around energy, water, and data centers. The Massachusetts Municipal Association said the bill’s standardized site plan review and downtown investments could help communities, but stressed the need for close state-municipal partnership. The AFL-CIO asked for trigger language to preserve labor rights if federal protections weaken. The Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office opposed the LLC fee reduction, warning of significant revenue loss and possible fraud concerns. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, with the committee accepting written testimony afterward.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies May 19th, 2026

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

Transcript Highlights:
  • Each year, this division initiates administrative dissolution projects against LLCs who fail to file
  • These dissolution projects generate anywhere from $14 million to $20 million.
  • We have Marty Walsh, App Drivers, Teamsters Local 25, UFCW 1445; Michael Vodabidian, IAM District 15;
  • I serve as the assistant directing business representative for IAM District 15.
  • The small businesses in these districts keep wealth local.
Bills: H5386
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Feb 13th, 2026

Washington Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • But I do think that what we're trying to do with these historic districts is replicate the aesthetic
  • Unfortunately, with this amendment, it would be exempting much broader areas, districts, and portions
  • Unfortunately, with this amendment, it would be exempting much broader areas, district, and portions
  • So in my district, I have five suburban cities. material from the construction of that home.
  • So in my district, I have five suburban cities.
Summary: The Senate opened with the usual ceremonial items, approved the previous day’s journal, received House messages, and introduced several bills. It also adopted Senate Resolution 868 honoring April as National Donate Life Month. Senators Gaynor and Dozier spoke in support, sharing personal stories about organ donation and transplant recipients, and the resolution was adopted by voice vote. The chamber also recognized guests in the gallery connected to those stories. The Senate then confirmed several gubernatorial appointments, including Colin L. Bannister to the Workforce Education, Investment, Accountability, and Oversight Board, Amina Hussein to the Washington State University Board of Regents, and Ramatou-Libah to the Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees. Each confirmation passed with broad support after brief remarks from Senator Schoesler, and several senators were excused from voting. The Senate also acknowledged MLA Jody Tour of British Columbia and a personal privilege recognition for Senator Leis receiving Finland’s Order of the Lion. On legislation, the Senate passed Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6026, dealing with residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, after adopting and rejecting several amendments that narrowed or clarified exemptions and local-control provisions. Senators argued both for housing supply and for preserving local planning flexibility. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 6106 on layoff notifications and worker information protections, Senate Bill 5890 on speeding and reckless driving standards, Senate Bill 5536 on equitable distribution of real property in divorce, and Substitute Senate Bill 6097 allowing federally recognized tribes to participate in the Conservation Futures Program. Senate Bill 5988, authorizing fee authority for Department of Health accreditation services for opioid treatment programs, passed after a close vote with one nay. The meeting ended with the Senate standing at ease for caucus and lunch.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Sep 2nd, 2025

Mortgage Finance Authority Act Oversight Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm Senator Craig Brandt, Rio Rancho, Senate District 40. Hello, everybody. Hello, Chair.
  • Representative Rod Montoya from San Juan County, District 1. Glad to be here.
  • I am your Chair, Representative Janelle Anyanonu from House District 19.
  • That's the fairgrounds of the International District.
  • And again Thus, projects in my district. Thank you.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 21st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Districts and Landmark Commission in the City of New Orleans.
  • It simply grants the same powers as other schools and other districts. Mr.
  • House Bill 990 simply expands existing law to allow parishes, sewage districts, and waterworks districts
  • Courts, Criminal District Court of Orleans, and other courts.
  • Court, Criminal District Court of Orleans, and other courts.
Bills: SR134 , SR135 , SR136 , SR137 , SR140 , SR141 , SR142 , SCR75 , SCR77 , SCR12 , HB75 , HB1199 , HB221 , HCR89 , HCR96 , HCR103 , HCR108 , HCR58 , HB9 , HB177 , HB181 , HB198 , HB202 , HB223 , HB225 , HB387 , HB398 , HB457 , HB459 , HB540 , HB591 , HB616 , HB766 , HB775 , HB783 , HB797 , HB895 , HB906 , HB950 , HB975 , HB1028 , HB1052 , HB1057 , HB1076 , HB1100 , HB1139 , HB1155 , HB1160 , HB1182 , HB1186 , HB1220 , HB1222 , HB1223 , HB1224 , HB1228 , HB1231 , HB1245 , HB1256 , SCR3 , SB393 , SB401 , SB415 , SB426 , SB435 , SB487 , SB488 , SB523 , SB56 , SB163 , SB341 , SB504 , SB322 , SCR9 , SCR58 , SB35 , SB65 , SB215 , SB246 , SB249 , SB269 , SB282 , SB296 , SB323 , SB363 , SB369 , SB474 , SB490 , SB492 , SB500 , SB514 , HCR27 , HCR28 , HCR66 , HCR67 , HCR72 , HCR31 , HCR47 , HCR41 , HB363 , HB368 , HB377 , HB380 , HB386 , HB392 , HB431 , HB441 , HB559 , HB664 , HB685 , HB715 , HB741 , HB822 , HB856 , HB908 , HB980 , HB990 , HB999 , HB1010 , HB1243 , HB54 , HB137 , HB180 , HB192 , HB310 , HB321 , HB396 , HB512 , HB552 , HB578 , HB638 , HB663 , HB708 , HB717 , HB718 , HB1009 , HB1082 , HB1104 , HB1107 , HB1198 , HB1246 , HB27 , HB143 , HB205 , HB259 , HB267 , HB288 , HB308 , HB403 , HB405 , HB414 , HB417 , HB478 , HB546 , HB548 , HB555 , HB557 , HB609 , HB670 , HB672 , HB740 , HB779 , HB786 , HB796 , HB812 , HB848 , HB915 , HB917 , HB921 , HB930 , HB933 , HB1095 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1129 , HB1154 , HB1166 , HB1187 , HB1195 , HB1230 , HB316 , HB511 , HB799 , HB1039 , HB12 , HB66 , HB145 , HB167 , HB196 , HB213 , HB218 , HB222 , HB256 , HB291 , HB326 , HB352 , HB401 , HB430 , HB433 , HB434 , HB448 , HB456 , HB476 , HB481 , HB487 , HB492 , HB549 , HB579 , HB608 , HB621 , HB624 , HB626 , HB632 , HB637 , HB656 , HB722 , HB745 , HB804 , HB818 , HB821 , HB833 , HB864 , HB867 , HB874 , HB893 , HB909 , HB951 , HB968 , HB969 , HB978 , HB979 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1005 , HB1007 , HB1024 , HB1032 , HB1038 , HB1050 , HB1051 , HB1056 , HB1059 , HB1077 , HB1080 , HB1081 , HB1086 , HB1108 , HB1112 , HB1153 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1175 , HB1192 , HB1193 , HB1204 , HB1218 , HB1242 , HB1244 , HB1249 , HB1252 , HB1254 , HB17 , HB36 , HB41 , HB47 , HB73 , HB126 , HB133 , HB140 , HB159 , HB166 , HB211 , HB226 , HB271 , HB324 , HB337 , HB351 , HB399 , HB571 , HB712 , HB723 , HB726 , HB750 , HB759 , HB844 , HB966 , HB1006 , HB1018 , HB1036 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB78 , SB208 , SB217 , SB274 , SB300 , SB379 , SB382 , SB387 , SB441 , SB449 , HB74 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB468 , HB956 , HB1117 , SB149
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 16, 2025 - 08:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • in my district, and next to my district—” “Next to my district, very close to Representative Fabricio
  • ’s district, is the largest distribution center that Boeing has in the United States and actually in
  • and adjacent to Representative Fabricio’s district, is Opa-locka Airport.
  • Having said that, we've got multiple executive small municipal airports and then FLL in my district.
  • Having said that, we've got multiple executive small municipal airports and then FLL in my district.
Summary: The Ways and Means Committee met on April 16, 2025, with one agenda item: PCB WMC-2502, the committee’s tax package. Chair Duggan presented the bill as a broad tax measure covering sales tax, tourist development taxes, ad valorem/VAB procedures, affordable housing property tax changes, tangible personal property, special assessments, fuel taxes, communication services taxes, corporate income tax updates, pari-mutuel/card room taxes, local incentives, and a redistribution of horse industry trust fund money. He also noted emergency rulemaking authority for the Department of Revenue and estimated a recurring state impact of $34.6 million in FY 2025-26. Members questioned several provisions, including the aviation fuel tax repeal, the delay of the natural gas fuel tax, the extension of the local communication services tax freeze, the charitable trust corporate income tax clarification, the reduction in card room taxes, and the affordable housing changes tied to the Live Local Act. Public testimony included support from airlines, UPS, child care management, and others, while the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association opposed the lifeguard/TDT change, the Florida Association of Counties and Florida League of Cities opposed the missing-middle exemption changes, and local government representatives raised concerns about revenue impacts and the loss of local opt-out authority. The committee also adopted Amendment 1 by Representative Rizzo, which limits certain special assessments on RV parks when based on square footage. During debate, members split on some provisions but generally supported the package, with comments focused on aviation competitiveness, preschool assessment relief, lifeguard funding, affordable housing, and the horse industry funding shift. Representative Duggan closed by emphasizing that the bill was only the beginning of the process and would continue through conference and floor consideration. The committee then voted 16-1 to report PCB WMC-2502 favorably, with Representative Alvarez voting no.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate and Governmental Affairs May 6th, 2026

Senate & Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This provides, within Title 24, there are thresholds to, I guess, water districts or whatever that can
  • So Pointe Coupee has consolidated a bunch of their water districts over the past several years.
  • When they consolidated one of these districts, it put their annual revenue slightly over $500,000, triggering
  • I appreciate you bringing it, trying to save some money for our district.” “This is a good bill.
  • I appreciate you bringing it, trying to save some money for our district.
Bills: SR86 , SB491 , HB205 , HB210 , HB228 , HB813 , HB1045 , HB1177
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Energy REVISED Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is my privilege to present one of Senate District 46's finest to serve on the environmental quality
  • He currently serves on the board of directors for the OKC Downtown Improvement District, Last Frontier
  • House Bill 4316 removes the deadline for when a nonprofit corporation could move to an actual water district
  • corporations are not able to qualify for a lot of the grants that are being expended for updates to water districts
  • And there was a project that was in Senator Paxton's district that repurposed a well for heat to be sent
Committee: Senate Energy
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 13th, 2026 at 09:19 am

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • He is a senior at Bosque School in my district, and he's shadowed me today, so he's getting the full
  • He is a senior at Bosque School in my district, and he's shadowed me today, so he's getting the full
  • That was bringing advocates, students from different school districts around the state.
  • were talking within this group, And that was bringing advocates, students from different school districts
  • So that gives us an opportunity to work spring, summer, working with school districts and working especially
Bills: SM20 , SM9 , SJR6 , HB124 , SM20 , SM9 , SJR6 , HB124
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/09/2026 - Senate Finance

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It holds the school district harmless.
  • It holds the school district harmless.
  • Does it go to the school district? I'm sorry.
  • into a single district by resolution.
  • You've got, I would assume, small districts; you've got large districts.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 28th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Early Learning & K-12 Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • Alternatively, school districts and educational service districts may elect to grant surplus personal
  • My name is Eric Lundberg from the second legislative district, Jim McCune's district, my good friend.
  • with school districts to provide online courses or programs to students from more than one district,
  • with school districts to provide online courses or programs to students from more than one district,
  • Diana Raeum, Superintendent of Quilute Valley School District, said her district was also in opposition
Bills: SB6222 , SB6263 , SB6118 , SB6261 , SB6320
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • also passed House Bill 3, which modernized school funding formulas and limited independent school district
  • For school districts, it's what's their levy, but less so because we're funding it now; we make up the
  • We'll get into the penny discussion later, but that's an important thing for... ...most school districts
  • Of course, school districts have an approximately 2.5% limitation.
  • Certain cities, counties, and special districts are subject to a 3.5% limitation.
Bills: SB9 , SB 9
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Small businesses play a crucial role in all our districts, and small business owners employ nearly half
  • and small business owners districts and small business owners employ<00:02:45.920><c> nearly</c><00:
  • Um, we all see these services in all of our districts, and they are very, very important.
  • We represent 84,000 educators across the state, approximately 600 in each House district.
  • Grant funds for participating school districts.
Bills: HF1538 , HF1965 , HF2251 , HF2838
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 3/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:03:43.840><c> or</c> teachers in the school district or teachers in the school district or charter
  • </c><00:20:03.679><c> and</c> encourage and empower districts and encourage and empower districts and
  • Representative Bennett districts.
  • </c> districts or schools are coming with? districts or schools are coming with?
  • </c> number of districts that are cutting. number of districts that are cutting.
Bills: HF630 , HF1435 , HF1607
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Finance - 03/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><01:22:45.679><c> to</c> you uh requires a school district to you uh requires a school district to
  • </c><01:27:44.920><c> and</c> building between school districts and building between school districts
  • In my role as treasurer of this great school district, yet a district faced with the need to again cut
  • In my role as treasurer of this great school district, yet a district faced with the need to again cut
  • </c> intention that uh each school district intention that uh each school district is<01:31:22.440><c
Bills: HF630 , HF1435 , HF1607