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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (01/20/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> we'll we'll discuss that later today. we'll we'll discuss that later today.
- Any discussion? I'll lead off.
- Just to continue the discussion. >> Yes. Just to continue the discussion.
- </c> >> Any other discussion? >> Any other discussion?
- Any other discussion? See none.
Committee:
House Public Works and Highways
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> previous discussions during the interim. previous discussions during the interim.
- </c> >> Discussion on the amendment. >> Discussion on the amendment.
- </c> >> Other discussions on the bill. >> Other discussions on the bill.
- Other<01:17:06.960><c> discussions?</c><01:17:08.283><c> [clears throat]</c> Other discussions?
- </c> Uh discussion on the bill. Uh discussion on the bill. >> Question.
Committee:
House Revenue
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> discussion later with the bill. discussion later with the bill.
- </c> discussion to that before we go to vote? discussion to that before we go to vote?
- </c><01:13:51.520><c> this</c> um when we're coming to discuss this um when we're coming to discuss this
- Members, thank you for your discussion.
- </c> Members, thank you for your discussion. Members, thank you for your discussion.
Bills:
HF3900
Committee:
House Education Finance
Keywords:
permanent school fund, school endowment fund, Minnesota constitutional amendment, school aid, public school funding, State Board of Investment, investment income, distributable amount, school districts, property taxes, income taxes, voter approval, ballot question, constitutional amendment 2026, education finance, fund perpetuity, purchasing power, trust lands, swamp lands, internal improvement land fund
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 04/07/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion to put the A3 amendment on.
- He and I discussed Iicorn's provision.
- And if we have discussion, endall.
- I actually have extensive discussions.
- </c><01:18:03.440><c> between</c> this bill is open for discussion between this bill is open for discussion
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> bill we'll now move to member discussion bill we'll now move to member discussion members<00:04:
- <00:09:35.959><c> members</c><00:09:36.519><c> any</c><00:09:37.200><c> discussion</c> discussion members
- any discussion discussion members any discussion representative<00:09:38.720><c> Kor</c><00:09:39.720
- discussions the first one is house file discussions the first one is house file 1982<00:11:56.040><c>
- </c><01:18:00.080><c> chair</c> you any further member discussion chair you any further member discussion
Committee:
House Education Policy
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, that was the discussion. That's what I proposed.
- That's what I that was the discussion.
- </c> ask for discussion on that. Thank you. ask for discussion on that. Thank you.
- </c> discussed Senate File 110 as amended. discussed Senate File 110 as amended.
- </c> >> discussion. Co-chairman lock. >> discussion. Co-chairman lock.
Committee:
Joint Revenue
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Aug 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- have discussions on the bonding authority discussion.
- We've had those preliminary discussions.
- And we don't ever become a clawback discussion.
- It discusses project gaps and good policy.
- We've also discussed with our local counties some of the.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Working Group on Omnibus Taxes Bill - 05/27/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> discussing that um that later. discussing that um that later.
- And there is an amendment to discuss, with one exception.
- And there is an amendment to discuss, with one exception.
- <00:37:44.160><c> of</c><00:37:44.400><c> the</c><00:37:44.720><c> egg</c> discussion of the egg discussion
- Um and I'll just sort discussed before.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be any discussion or debate? Seeing none, open the roll. Pro Tem Moore aye.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, open the roll. Representative Johns votes aye.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, open the roll. The person of John's votes aye.
- We did have a discussion. I had to R.O. plan at $50 million. We did have a discussion.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, please open the queue. John's aye.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. Senate Bill 1360, expanding the state’s math proficiency efforts through a specialized Office of Math Instruction and related funding, drew questions about vendor involvement and budget implications. The author said the focus is on evidence-based teacher professional development, screening, and implementation support, and noted the bill’s funding increased from a $5 million request to $10 million. It passed 7-1.
Senate Bill 1204, providing three days of paid bereavement leave for educators and support personnel, was presented as a way to support school employees during difficult times. The fiscal note was discussed, but the author said SDE could absorb the cost using carryover maternity leave funds, so no additional budget appropriation was needed. The bill passed 7-0. Senate Bill 1989, which adds digital peer-to-peer payment networks as an option for contributing to college savings accounts, also passed unanimously.
The committee then approved Senate Bill 1189, continuing the $50 million school resource officer and school safety funding plan, with discussion noting it could support officers and other safety improvements. Senate Bill 1481, adding 20 minutes of recess for full-day kindergarten, prompted questions about flexibility for disruptive students, schedule impacts, half-day programs, and enforcement; the author said schools would retain some discretion and that compliance could be handled through accreditation. It also passed 7-0. The meeting ended with notice that the committee was likely to meet again on Wednesday afternoon.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Apr 1st, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? This deals with the Silver City of the Rock Island Trail. Any discussion?
- Any discussion? This does deal with the Rock Island Trail.
- Any discussion? Representative Cook. Mr. Chair, just a quick comment. Proceed.
- Any discussion? This does deal with the Cowbell Capital of Missouri.
- Any discussion? This does deal with the Cowbell Capital of Missouri.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tourism
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.
- Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.
- Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.
- </c><00:02:08.280><c> any</c><00:02:08.520><c> objections</c> is there any discussion any objections
- </c><00:02:34.160><c> any</c> seconded is there any discussion any seconded is there any discussion any
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so before I go to Ed, we're not discussing the entire bill again.
- We're discussing the changes. We're not discussing the entire bill again.
- We're discussing the changes.
- We've already discussed the bill. Thank you. My name is Bill Kipness.
- Okay, tabling motion does take precedence and there is no discussion.
Committee:
Senate Senate Conservation
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 47, a composting/organic waste measure that had been brought back from the table. The sponsor and witnesses described amendments that reduced the solid waste surcharge, added flexibility for landfills to divert organic waste to regional compost facilities, and delayed the effective date to July 1, 2027. Supporters said the changes made the bill more affordable and workable, while opponents from the waste industry still objected to the surcharge and wanted the proposed study completed before any tax was imposed. After committee discussion, a motion to table resulted in a tie vote, so the bill remained on the table.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 195, which appropriates $1 million for training elected officials and staff of soil and water conservation districts. The sponsor and the New Mexico Association of Conservation Districts said the money would support compliance training, procurement and audit requirements, board education, and outreach for the state’s 47 districts. Support came from district officials and environmental advocates, who cited increasing responsibilities tied to disasters and climate impacts. The bill passed unanimously.
Next, the committee considered Senate Bill 196 and Senate Bill 197, companion appropriations for animal care and spay/neuter services in Las Vegas and Raton. Senators questioned whether the bills mixed operating funds with capital improvements, whether the projects duplicated statewide spay/neuter grants, and how much local funding was involved. The sponsor said the local communities had substantial skin in the game and that the appropriations were needed for facility expansion and repairs. Both bills passed on 6-2 votes.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 198, which would fund an endangered species hatchery and rearing station in Las Vegas. The sponsor argued the project would help restore aquatic species and use available state land and water, while supporters said it would strengthen conservation efforts. Opponents argued New Mexico already has a hatchery doing similar work, raised concerns about nuclear and water issues, and questioned the location and policy direction. After extensive testimony, the committee did not finish the bill and recessed SB 78, a separate measure to allow nuclear energy to count toward renewable portfolio standards, for continued discussion on Tuesday.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 27th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- to have that discussion.
- have or need to have, I'm happy to have that discussion.
- have or need to have, I'm happy to have that discussion.
- have or need to have, I'm happy to have that discussion.
- have or need to have, I'm happy to have that discussion.
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
plumbing contractor, plumber, license suspension, credential suspension, administrative penalty, infractions, repeat violator, consumer protection, residential plumbing, construction licensing, Washington Department of Labor and Industries, advisory board of plumbers, plumbing certificate fund, code enforcement, professional licensing, trade regulation, security, regulation, employment standards, security guards
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (05/21/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion amendment does.
- Any further discussion?
- </c> discussion? All those in favor say I. I. discussion? All those in favor say I. I.
- </c> don't Is there any further discuss? don't Is there any further discuss?
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jul 1st, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Continuing our discussion of Amendment Number 22, the Chair recognizes Senator Rogers.
- Each of them is the subject of considerable stakeholder input and discussion.
- I don't recall if it discussed the maintenance cost.
- I don't recall if it had any discussion of interconnection.
- And so there's been a lot of discussion here about we need more data, we need more information.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Representative Jeff Ayler, District 21, Meridian, to discuss HB 773.
- Is there any discussion on that motion?
- Any discussion on the motion? Mr. Chairman. Senator Nichols.
- Any discussion on the motion? Senator Lenney. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Any discussion on the motion? Senator Lakey. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 18th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Seeing none, Madam Secretary, please call the roll. Chairman Knight, aye.
- Any further discussion? Thank you. Yes.
- Further discussion?
- And so we had that discussion.”
- This was a discussion over universal reciprocity.
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing met in executive session and first approved House Bill 1963 by a 16-0 vote, then later revisited it and again voted do pass by consent, 19-0. The committee also approved a House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3129 by a 14-0 vote with two present, after discussion that the substitute clarified the use of the term “physician assistant” and required practice under Missouri statute.
In public hearing, House Bill 2300 was presented as a workforce bill creating a temporary two-year Missouri licensing path for experienced out-of-state workers whose prior states did not license their occupation. Supporters said it would help workers in fields such as makeup artistry and interior design enter the Missouri workforce without starting over, while still requiring passage of Missouri exams and excluding applicants with disciplinary issues. Some members raised concerns about the bill’s broad reach into Chapter 324 professions and whether it should be narrowed to avoid affecting highly regulated fields.
House Bill 1813 was then heard as a narrower “carve-out” for the Board of Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. The sponsor and the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers said it would correct unintended consequences of a 2020 reciprocity law that had allowed some applicants who did not meet Missouri’s education or experience standards to be licensed; they cited data showing a significant number of reciprocity licenses issued since 2020. Opponents argued the bill would create barriers to work and give the board too much discretion, while supporters said it was needed to protect public safety and restore Missouri’s standards.
Finally, House Bill 2649 was heard to extend reciprocity to licenses from the United Kingdom. The sponsor said it was intended to strengthen Missouri’s relationship with the U.K. and help workers with U.K. credentials, but members and witnesses quickly noted that because the bill used Chapter 324 language, it could affect many professions, including medical fields. The Missouri State Medical Association opposed the bill unless health care professions were carved out, and committee members expressed confusion about the scope before the hearing concluded with no further action on the bill.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think we've had the discussion. If there's any comments, So I think we've had the discussion.
- Any discussion on the motion? All those in favor? Say aye. Aye. Opposed?
- Committee, any discussion on the rule? Is there anyone ready for a motion?
- Any discussion? All those in favor, say aye. Aye. Opposed? Okay, thank you.
- Okay, if there's no discussion on the motion, all those in favor say aye.
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So those discussions are still ongoing. So understanding that, we're going to let Mr.
- Discussion on that motion. All those in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- landowners that came to the table to discuss those issues.
- Discussion on that motion. Senator Den Hartog. Mr.
- Discussion on that motion?
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Oct 7th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- He said he would be happy to participate in future bear discussions.
- And I'm looking forward to being a part of the discussions. Thank you. Thank you.
- As we discussed, I believe I've said this...”
- I know that we discussed some of that during our conversation.
- All right, and is there a discussion? I think we've discussed everything. Okay, very good.
Committee:
Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Summary:
The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first considered the appointment of Joshua Kellam to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellam described his background with Garcia Companies, emphasized his conservation interests and land stewardship work, and addressed concerns about his development ties, the commission’s composition, the recent black bear hunt vote, and a prior Yes on 2 campaign supported by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supporters said he is a conservation-minded landowner and good steward of large acreage, while opponents argued the commission is already overrepresented by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend his confirmation, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no and the rest of the members present voting yes.
The committee then received an FWC implementation update on recently enacted boating and waterways legislation. FWC staff reviewed five laws: the Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388), Vessel Accountability (SB 164), Lucy’s Law/Boating Safety (HB 289), Disposition of Migrant Vessels (SB 830), and Water Access Facilities (HB 735). The presentation covered new rules on vessel stops, safety decals, Springs Protection Zones, derelict and at-risk vessel enforcement, long-term anchoring permits, tougher boating penalties, removal of migrant vessels, and grants for boating access infrastructure. Staff said rulemaking and officer training were underway, with some provisions already effective and others scheduled to take effect later in 2025 or January 2026.
Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and the new Springs Protection Zone standard. FWC explained that responsible owners must reimburse removal costs and can lose vessel registration privileges if they do not pay. On Springs Protection Zones, staff said the new law raises the threshold from any harm to significant harm and requires vessel activity to be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make that determination. Senator Smith questioned whether the higher standard makes protections harder to establish and asked about Silver Glen Springs; FWC said that proposal was paused and would be revisited under the new criteria. The committee took no further action and adjourned after the presentation.