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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/14/2026 - Senate Finance and House Ways & Means Joint Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, obviously there will be a budget discussion.
- As has been discussed, we will have a budgeting session this legislative season, and we will discuss
- I think this has been a very robust discussion.
- I think this has been a very robust discussion.
- There's other changes that have been discussed.
Summary:
The joint House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees met to hear identical conformity bills, HB 2153 and SB 1106, which would align Arizona tax law with the federal Internal Revenue Code as of Jan. 1, 2026, including some retroactive provisions for tax year 2025. Staff explained that the bills would exclude three federal provisions: the higher federal SALT deduction, the new senior deduction as written in H.R. 1, and the deduction for interest on new car loans. They would instead include a $6,000 retirement-income deduction for taxpayers age 60 and older, a $6,000 Roth IRA contribution deduction, a higher dependent tax credit, and a deduction for child and dependent care expenses above the federal credit. JLBC estimated the package would reduce general fund income tax revenue by about $441.3 million in FY 2026. Members also discussed that the Department of Revenue’s forms had been issued assuming full conformity, and staff and supporters argued the bills were needed quickly to avoid confusion and amended returns during filing season.
Committee members and sponsors largely framed the bills as tax relief and a way to provide certainty for taxpayers and preparers. Supporters said the package would help families, seniors, and workers, and noted that the Arizona version was negotiated to keep the overall tax relief roughly comparable to full conformity while shifting benefits away from the SALT deduction and toward child credits, retirement income, and child care. The sponsors also criticized the governor’s executive action and urged prompt passage so taxpayers would know how to file. Opponents argued the bills would reduce state revenue, worsen the budget outlook, and disproportionately benefit higher-income taxpayers and corporations. Several witnesses and members also raised concerns about the child care deduction, the retirement-income deduction, and the business expensing provisions, while supporters responded that the bill was designed to help working families and encourage saving and investment.
Public testimony was mixed. The Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants and the Arizona Free Enterprise Club supported the bills, emphasizing early conformity, filing certainty, and reduced confusion for taxpayers and software providers. Opponents included Save Our Schools Arizona, the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, Opportunity Arizona, and several individuals, who argued the package would deepen budget problems and favor the wealthy. One witness objected to a federal school-choice-related provision she said was being tied to the bill, though committee members said the measure before them was a tax conformity bill and not a school finance bill. The hearing included extended debate over the fiscal impact, the governor’s prior requests for some of the same tax changes, and whether taxpayers would need to file amended returns if the legislature later changed course. The transcript ends during testimony from NFIB, with no final committee vote or action shown in the excerpt.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Mar 12, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 30
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- Any discussion? Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- </c> you any further discussion you any further discussion representative<01:15:12.480><c> Matsumoto<
- </c> reservations any further disc discussion reservations any further disc discussion if<01:19:26.000
- House Bill passes third reading. discussion representative morie Kawa for discussion representative morie
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/24/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- Great discussion. I like the requiring the courts to redact.
- Great discussion. I like the requiring the courts to redact.
- ,</c> >> And seeing no further discussion, >> And seeing no further discussion, Senate<00
- > labor</c><00:58:49.440><c> and</c> While we often discuss labor and While we often discuss labor and
- ,</c> Um seeing no further discussion, Um seeing no further discussion, uh uh uh Senator<01:10:28.080
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (02/11/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> >> Second discussion?
- </c> hold the hearing and have the discussion hold the hearing and have the discussion on<00:14:04.480
- </c> discussion from committee? discussion from committee? See<00:53:00.319><c> none.
- So I'll open it up for<01:00:50.319><c> discussion.</c> for discussion. for discussion. Alche.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/17/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion? Do you reading. Any further discussion?
- ,</c><00:03:19.200><c> there</c> There being no further discuss, there There being no further discuss
- ,</c><00:03:21.360><c> the</c> being no no further discussion, the being no no further discussion, the
- Any further discussion?
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 25th, 2026 at 08:30 am
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion?
- Seeing no discussion— I do see some discussion. I just, I'm sorry, to inquire. Sure.
- progress to discuss his bill.
- I think we have a lot of discussions, and in these committees are, it's the first progress to discuss
- I think we have a lot of discussions, and in these committees, it's the first progress to discuss his
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Discussion to the bill.
- ,</c><00:18:13.919><c> the</c> There being no further discussion, the There being no further discussion
- Discussion to the bill.
- </c> >> Further discussion to the motion? >> Further discussion to the motion?
- </c><00:38:30.160><c> I</c> Further discussion to the motion. I Further discussion to the motion.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Having a difference of opinion on how to move forward is valuable to the discussion.
- </c> forward is valuable to the discussion forward is valuable to the discussion having<00:14:22.880>
- </c> Hawaii and we're in this discussion Hawaii and we're in this discussion about<00:25:16.440><c> how
- </c><01:15:43.520><c> with</c> was having very early discussions with was having very early discussions
- Any discussion? If not, Senator Kim, I vote yes on all three.
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The committee on Economic Development and Tourism met on April 1 to consider GM 510, the confirmation of Todd Aio to the board of directors of the Hawaiʻi Convention Center Authority. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from HTA representatives and numerous individuals. Supporters described Aio as a strong leader with experience in tourism, development, nonprofit work, and public service, including his time on the city council and work with Disney’s Aulani, Ward Village, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.
In his remarks, Aio said he would bring legal, development, and corporate governance experience to the board. He emphasized the need for the authority to better define its role, oversee contractors, and help guide the relationship between destination management and branding/marketing contractors. He also said community engagement and cultural considerations should be central to tourism planning, and that the board should work to stabilize the agency during its transition.
Members questioned him about board conflicts, the lack of a permanent HTA CEO, and how to measure the success of cultural and branding campaigns such as mālama and kuleana messaging. Aio said conflicts are inevitable when board members come from industry backgrounds, but they must separate their “work hats” from their board duties. He supported replacing the interim leadership with a permanent CEO once compensation legislation is finalized, and said success should be measured through better data, including possible exit surveys and other technology-based tools. He also said he would oppose replacing Hawaiian protocol with another cultural protocol, while supporting inclusion of other cultures alongside a Hawaiian sense of place.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion?
- Uh members, any discussion to the that. Uh members, any discussion to the A2 A2 A2 amendment?
- Any discussion to the A3 amendment?
- Any discussion to the Great. Thank you. Any discussion to the A3<00:05:21.600><c> amendment?
- Any other member discussion?
Committee:
House Education Policy
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 12, February 23, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> different committees and discussions. different committees and discussions.
- Let's have that discussion.
- Let's let's have that discussion. that. Let's let's have that discussion.
- We will continue discussion and comments on SF 82, duties of registered agents, and also discuss SF 41
- We will be discussing Senate online.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Feb 16th, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Seeing none, I have a substitute ending in point 0.05C.
- Any discussion? It has been distributed, and I move for its adoption. Any discussion?
- Representative Hovis, per our discussion we had on the floor, if that category would fit, yes.
- Any discussion? It adds a comma, I believe. All right.
- Any discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Chairman Mayhew. Yes.
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Ethics and Campaign Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion. >> All those in favor say I. >> I. >> All oppose [clears throat].
- </c><00:03:11.200><c> Any</c><00:03:11.519><c> discussion.</c> representative port.
- Any discussion. representative port. Any discussion.
- </c><00:04:05.120><c> Any</c><00:04:05.360><c> discussion?</c> chairman Shaw. Any discussion?
- Any discussion?
Committee:
House Ethics and Campaign Finance
Keywords:
law enforcement, false information, criminal penalty, public safety, identification, school psychology, interstate compact, licensure, professional services, education, HB252, Class IV municipality, Class IV municipalities, municipal audit, audit rotation, certified public accountant, CPA, municipal accounting, Section 11-43B-9, county and municipal government
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Public Health STI Outcomes TF Jan 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- have a moment. ...of our pending questions, any loose ends, so just wanted to have a moment for discussion
- if there's anything we've overlooked or any additional business we need to discuss.
- Hearing none, then we will move into discussion of the draft task force report. Sure.
- Any discussion? Second. Any discussion? Anyone opposed?
- Well, any discussion first. Anyone opposed? Not opposition, Mr. Chairman.
Summary:
The H.R. 322 task force on public health outcomes of incurable STIs in Louisiana met on January 7 with a quorum present and approved the November 19 minutes. Members then reviewed the draft final report and discussed final edits before approving it for submission.
The main substantive changes involved recommendations in the report: Rep. Spell’s emailed suggestion to remove the term “cultural competency” from recommendation 6 was accepted, and members discussed but ultimately kept the reference to LDOE in recommendation 2, with some members noting it was only a recommendation and did not impose any requirement. The group also agreed to make stylistic changes so that “State Fiscal Impact” appears as a standalone, emphasized item wherever it is referenced in the recommendations and body of the report.
Before approval, members expressed appreciation for the work of the task force and the report’s preparation. The motion to approve the draft report as amended passed, with Rep. Moore noting an abstention from the approval motion. The task force then reviewed next steps for submitting the final report to the legislature and legislative library and distributing digital copies to members, and adjourned after no public comment.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA-EIG Public Hearing 04-17-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So, with that, if there's no discussion, amendments, Vice Chair, for the vote with amendments for the
- Any discussion? If not, Senator Chang, I vote yes.
- um<00:02:21.120><c> if</c><00:02:21.280><c> there's</c><00:02:21.520><c> no</c><00:02:21.680><c> discussion
- </c><00:02:22.640><c> amendments</c> um if there's no discussion amendments um if there's no discussion
- Any discussion? If not, amendments. Any discussion?
Summary:
The joint committees on Transportation, Culture and the Arts, Energy and Environmental Affairs, and Intergovernmental Affairs met on HCR 205, a resolution urging Maui County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize and expedite planning, funding, and construction of a permanent replacement for the Kulani Hakoy Bridge. Written testimony in support was submitted by Holly Crawford, Maddox Suchia, and Joe Ritter, and no one appeared to testify orally.
After a brief recess to wait for quorum, the committees reconvened and discussed a technical amendment. The amendment would add language directing that a certified copy of the measure be sent to the director of the Maui County Department of Public Works, to align with the county’s jurisdiction over roads and transportation infrastructure.
The Transportation and Culture and the Arts committee voted to pass HCR 205 with amendments, with members voting aye and the measure adopted. The Energy and Environmental Affairs / Intergovernmental Affairs committee then took up the same recommendation and also voted to pass the resolution with amendments, with the recommendation adopted. The committees then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (04/14/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:17:40.600><c> discussing</c><00:17:41.600><c> a</c> finish discuss uh discussing a finish discuss
- Further discussion.
- Is there any further discussion motion. Is there any further discussion needed?
- Discussion. Representative Corman. Okay. Discussion. Representative Corman.
- Further discussion. Representative Okay. Further discussion.
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
Summary:
The committee met on April 14 and began by welcoming a new member, Representative Samban Denier, who briefly described his background as a Clarkson University environmental engineering graduate and Air Force veteran. The committee then moved into a work session on five energy-related bills, starting with Senate Bill 65 on stormwater management for solar arrays. Representative McGee presented amendment 1594H, which would exclude projects in shoreland areas from the bill’s permit-by-notification process and require the standard alteration-of-terrain permit review instead. Members asked for clarification, and McGee explained the amendment was requested by the New Hampshire Lakes Association and others to preserve the fuller review process for shoreland projects. The committee appeared satisfied with the explanation and moved on.
The committee next discussed Senate Bill 230 on electric utility restructuring and investment in distributed energy resources. Members concluded that section one was unnecessary because a better definition of advanced nuclear resources had already been added to House Bill 710, and that section two would allow investment in advanced nuclear resources in a way they had already rejected in another bill due to ratepayer risk. Several members agreed the bill was redundant and supported an ITL motion. They also discussed Senate Bill 232 on net metering terms and conditions, focusing first on whether hydroelectric generators could be listed in ISO New England while also taking net metering credits. Granite State Hydropower Association representative Heidi Kroll testified that generators are subject to checks and balances, that double-dipping is not occurring, and that rules and tariffs already require participation in one market arrangement or the other.
Discussion on Senate Bill 232 then shifted to section two, which would bar retroactive changes to net metering tariffs in place as of January 1, 2025. Representative McGee proposed alternative language to protect existing customer generators, group hosts, and municipal hosts from retroactive changes, while others said the language was needed to provide stability for current participants operating on thin margins. Some members supported the clearer wording; others argued the committee should not tie the hands of the PUC and DOE, noting future circumstances could require regulatory flexibility and that conflicts could be resolved in court if necessary. The committee did not take a final vote in the portion of the meeting provided, and the discussion was still ongoing when the transcript ended.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (03/03/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
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- My discussion of these issues is important for me to discuss this legislation before you today.
- Further discussion?
- Further discussion.
- Any further discussion?
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 51 (3-20-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for discussion of the matter. for discussion of the matter.
- </c> discuss the matter. discuss the matter.
- Is there any discussion? discussion? discussion? >> Seeing<02:29:22.479><c> none.
- Is there any discussion? discussion? discussion? Seeing<02:34:24.560><c> none.
- Is there any discussion? amendment one. Is there any discussion?
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (07/16/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> there any further discussion? there any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
- </c> So, any further discussion? So, any further discussion?
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes and consent calendar, then took up several rule items. For Department of Safety rule 2611, DMV leadership explained the rule had been under development since January but needed to be updated to reflect a new statutory change and to align the rule with RSA 266. Members discussed narrowing the rule to road-safety items rather than automobile inspection provisions, and the department said it would issue a new public notice and hold another hearing. The committee voted to grant a waiver and postpone the item until the October 15, 2026 meeting.
The Board of Active Puncture Licensing item 26-47 was postponed one month at the agency’s request so it could incorporate OS feedback, with no waiver needed. The Insurance Department’s claim settlement rule 25-234 and related item 26-78 drew more extensive discussion over waiver language. Committee members objected that the proposed language gave the commissioner broad discretion to set waiver periods without clear criteria, while agency counsel argued the rule already contained standards and that the language allowed temporary waivers. After discussion about consistency, permanency, and the need for clearer documentation, the committee voted to postpone 25-234 with a waiver and to postpone 26-78.
Finally, the committee considered Health and Human Services rule 2690, which sets SNAP certification periods for a pilot demonstration authorized by SB 499. Staff explained that federal changes now require the age threshold for the 36-month certification period to be 65 instead of 60, and that the agency had been directed to make the change by August 12. Agency staff said the rule needed to be updated to match federal direction, and members generally agreed. The committee discussed whether the federal citation was sufficient and whether the rule should reference the law change directly, but no final objection was raised in the portion shown.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 26, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:34:50.960><c> Any</c><00:34:51.280><c> discussion?</c> you got that tech. Any discussion?
- Any discussion? Seeing<00:34:52.480><c> none.
- </c><00:48:26.559><c> involves</c> arose during our discussions involves arose during our discussions
- The chair called for any further discussion and then called the question.
Keywords:
Indian child welfare, tribal relations, sunset repeal, Wyoming law, child custody, sales tax, motor vehicle, family transfer, tax exemption, Wyoming legislation, driver's license, motor vehicle services, third-party providers, Wyoming, regulatory compliance, registration, license plate, electronic system, State Department of Transportation, county treasurers
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, February 23, 2026
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:03:44.720><c> in</c> the harm that's being discussed in the harm that's being discussed in testimony
- Before discussing our interim.
- Seeing none discussion on the bill. Seeing none discussion on the bill.
- </c> >> Any discussion on the bill? >> Any discussion on the bill?
Bills:
HB0086