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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- There are lead restrictions on the amount of lead that can be put into children's products, and there's
- and connection with children's products and there's<01:10:13.719><c> lead</c><01:10:14.120><c> restrictions
- </c><01:10:14.840><c> on</c><01:10:15.040><c> the</c><01:10:15.199><c> amount</c> there's lead restrictions
- on the amount there's lead restrictions on the amount of<01:10:15.640><c> lead</c><01:10:16.080><c>
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EDN Public Hearing - Tue Jan 28, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- broad as possible to meet the needs of the pre-K, of universal pre-K, so as long as that doesn't restrict
- <01:28:40.679><c> as</c><01:28:41.280><c> that</c><01:28:42.280><c> doesn't</c><01:28:42.760><c> restrict
- </c><01:28:43.280><c> us</c> so as long as that doesn't restrict us so as long as that doesn't restrict
Summary:
The Committee on Education heard several Department of Education-related bills and received extensive testimony on school meals and veteran diplomas. HB 628 would restore authority for the Department of Education to issue high school diplomas to veterans whose schooling was interrupted by World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. The superintendent testified in support, explaining the authority had sunset in 2020 and describing the measure as a way to recognize veterans. No opposition or questions were raised, and the bill was left without further action in the excerpt.
The committee also heard HB 1074 and HB 110, both supported by the Department of Education and the School Facilities Authority. HB 1074 was described as a cleanup measure to clarify land-related language and make the statute more consistent across state agencies and DOE. HB 110 concerned benchmarking and the farm-to-school/local food effort; DOE and several supporters, including county councils, the Hawaii Public Health Institute, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, and the Hawaii Farmers Union, said the bill would help align metrics and support the 30% local food goal by 2030. Members questioned DOE about progress, and DOE said it was working on menus, procurement, and coordination with distributors and farmers. A Farm to School representative said the current bottleneck was poor communication with farmers and the need to bring them into planning earlier; DOE said it was still figuring out the process and that island-based procurement and separate RFPs were being explored.
HB 328, relating to school meals and local resource food and plant-based options, drew the most testimony. DOE testified with comments, and the Attorney General’s office suggested revisions to clarify that the bill would apply to both DOE and charter schools, to separate public and private funds if donations or grants are accepted, and to add standards if nonprofit or private entities receive public money. Supporters included HSTA, the Hawaii Public Health Institute/Farm to School Network, Climate Protection Hawaii, the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, and numerous individuals and organizations. Supporters emphasized healthier school meals, student-requested plant-based options, support for local farms, and the 30% by 2030 goal. Some testimony urged more local purchasing and raised concerns about decentralization, while DOE said it was considering island-based procurement and separate contracts to better support local producers. No votes were taken in the excerpt.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Of course, we're in a different category because a big restriction on our ability to make outside income
- means there is almost no ability for judges to make outside income because of our ethical restrictions
- Of course, we're in a different category because a big restriction on our ability to make – there almost
- is no ability for judges to make outside income because of our ethical restrictions.
Bills:
SB 1
Committee:
Senate Finance
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The Senate Finance Committee convened for its first hearing of the 89th regular session, confirmed a quorum, adopted committee rules by a 15-0 vote, and began review of Senate Bill 1, the state budget for fiscal years 2026-27. Chair Huffman outlined the committee’s organization, introduced staff, and described the budget as conservative and focused on one-time investments. She highlighted major SB 1 priorities including property tax relief, full funding for public education formulas, teacher pay, school safety, border security, Medicaid growth, dementia research, energy and water infrastructure, transportation, wildfire suppression, and other capital and public safety needs.
Comptroller Glenn Hager presented the biennial revenue estimate, saying the state has $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending in 2026-27, with a projected $23.8 billion ending balance from the current biennium. He cautioned that revenue growth is returning to more normal levels and that lawmakers should avoid committing short-term surpluses to ongoing expenses. He also explained that the Economic Stabilization Fund is projected to hit its constitutional cap, meaning an estimated $5.6 billion in severance tax and related revenue would remain in general revenue in the upcoming biennium rather than flow into the fund. Senators discussed whether to raise or rename the fund and the implications of keeping more severance-tax revenue in general revenue.
The Legislative Budget Board then gave an overview of SB 1 and the budget’s major funding changes. LBB staff explained that the bill is essentially flat at $332.9 billion in all funds, but includes large method-of-finance shifts and major property tax relief. They detailed how prior property tax relief enacted in the 88th Legislature grew from an estimated $18 billion to $22.7 billion because of higher property values and hold-harmless provisions, and said SB 1 continues that relief with a total of $51 billion in ongoing and new property tax support. Members asked extensive questions about the automatic growth in school tax compression, the constitutional homestead exemption, COVID-era federal funding, Medicaid assumptions, and the sunset of the non-homestead circuit breaker. No additional votes or final budget actions were taken beyond adoption of the committee rules.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- They're also concerned about Kulani being a really restrictive facility; that's a minimum-level facility
- <00:16:00.000><c> being</c><00:16:00.199><c> a</c><00:16:00.360><c> really</c><00:16:00.720><c> restrictive
- </c> kulani being a really restrictive kulani being a really restrictive facility<00:16:02.000><c> that's
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/17/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm always concerned about restricting people's rights in what I consider to be their home.
- But it's already restricted and it doesn't seem to be a concern, and this just makes sense to extend
- </c><01:16:21.040><c> about</c><01:16:21.360><c> pregnant</c><01:16:21.760><c> and</c> those restrictions
- about pregnant and those restrictions about pregnant and nursing<01:16:22.719><c> mothers.
- </c><02:33:17.040><c> There's</c> Yet, if this bill results in overly restricted interpretations around
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We just heard that there's nothing in this bill that restricts lawful defense.
- But isn't it true if you cannot carry a firearm, that restricts lawful defense? >> Uh, it does.
- It temporarily restricts firearm access while someone gets help.
- It temporarily restricts oversight.
- It temporarily restricts firearm<04:41:29.600><c> access</c><04:41:30.000><c> while</c><04:41:30.320>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- knew it couldn't fit into a pre-existing box with funding sources because that funding came with restrictions
- that with funding sources because with that funding<00:16:19.680><c> came</c><00:16:20.000><c> restrictions
- </c><00:16:20.480><c> of</c><00:16:20.639><c> who</c><00:16:20.800><c> it</c> funding came restrictions
- of who it funding came restrictions of who it would<00:16:21.199><c> support.
- system in CTSs that I think restrictive system in CTSs that I think we<01:16:37.280><c> can</c><01:16
Committee:
Senate Human Services
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/04/2026)
Resources, Recreation and Development
Transcript Highlights:
- agencies to provide current and verifiable evidence of a species presence before imposing any land use restriction
- Um, but some of the remaining concerns are still those issues of how do we collect, or how are restrictions
- ><c> put</c><00:14:08.320><c> on</c><00:14:08.480><c> on</c><00:14:08.800><c> this</c> how are restrictions
- put on on this how are restrictions put on on this information<00:14:09.440><c> when</c><00:14:09.680
- So I think one, removing the weight limit altogether and keeping a width restriction in place makes a
Committee:
House Resources, Recreation and Development
Summary:
The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted.
The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report.
Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division I (03/10/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we know what the fund balance is of the labor restricted fund that was established in 273:1-b?
- </c> labor restricted labor restricted fund<03:26:45.439><c> that</c><03:26:45.560><c> was</c><03:26:
- It says all monies collected under this section shall be deposited into the Department of Labor restricted
- However, it doesn't put any restrictions on that; it just allows them to transfer the funds without going
- </c> this is I don't like it being restricted this is I don't like it being restricted that<04:33:44.320
Summary:
The committee met to continue work on House Bill 2, with the chair saying the goal was to finish the bill as given by the governor, though additional amendments were expected. Members first discussed the bail section and agreed to hold it for later because a separate House bail bill was expected on Thursday and could have significant county cost impacts. They also generally accepted the proposed reorganization of positions between Fish and Game, DNCR, and the Department of Environmental Services, but noted the need to review effective dates and funding details, including a possible double appropriation of $275,000 for a scientist position already funded in HB 1.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on environmental review and native plant-related sections moving functions from DNCR to DES. Members discussed changing the rulemaking timeline from 180 days to 90 days, and clarifying that “begin” means the public hearing stage. They also reviewed how fee revenue would shift between agencies in HB 1 so the budget impact would be net zero. The committee indicated it would prepare amendments reflecting these changes and revisit them at a later vote.
The longest discussion concerned the boathouse provisions. Members debated whether the new definitions and construction standards were appropriate in a budget bill, with one member arguing they should be in a separate bill, while others said the provisions were urgent because of a lawsuit and the lack of clear guardrails. Concerns included the February 20, 2025 effective date, which some thought might be retroactive, the detailed limits on what may be stored in a boathouse, and a fee increase that some felt could discourage homeowners from seeking permits. The committee also questioned whether the fee structure should be tiered for smaller projects and whether permit-by-notification projects should be exempted. No final votes were taken on these sections during the discussion; instead, members agreed to seek legal and policy answers and to return with amendments and public hearing input before voting.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/23/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- But we're already restricted as it is.
- </c><00:46:03.920><c> as</c> but I I just we're already restricted as but I I just we're already restricted
- But it just, we're restricted to so much.
- We're only restricted to a narrow window to pay for our bills, so it just doesn't seem right to me.
- But it just, we're restricted to so much.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 087 Apr 11th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- General Assembly's intent to encourage counties to serve children in the most appropriate and least restrictive
- </c> appropriate and least restrictive appropriate and least restrictive manner.<02:03:43.920><c> For
- <02:04:07.360><c> least</c> in the most appropriate and least in the most appropriate and least restrictive
- </c><02:04:08.639><c> For</c><02:04:08.880><c> this</c><02:04:09.040><c> purpose,</c> restrictive manner
- For this purpose, restrictive manner.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Gun Violence Prevention Working Group - 09/17/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:20:34.000><c> or</c> governmental units to prohibit or governmental units to prohibit or restrict
- of dangerous restrict possession of dangerous weapons,<02:20:36.160><c> ammunition</c><02:20:37.200>
- The elected governing body of a local governmental unit may prohibit or restrict a person from possessing
- a person from possessing a restrict a person from possessing a dangerous<02:23:14.960><c> weapon,</c
- Why can't you put any restrictions on assault rifles?
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/09/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I would also note that there's some restrictions that we have, um, such as conversion therapy.
- Um, I would also note that there's some restrictions that we have, um, such as conversion therapy.
- </c> also note that there's some restrictions also note that there's some restrictions that<00:35:08.320
- </c><04:13:34.479><c> We</c> and this is a physical restriction.
- We and this is a physical restriction.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- EPA from issuing Clean Air Act waivers that would enable state-level bans or restrictions on gas and
- </c><03:24:54.560><c> the</c> debates about state laws restricting the debates about state laws restricting
- It would not permit the transfer of restricted data or sensitive nuclear technology.
- c><05:11:18.040><c> data</c><05:11:18.440><c> or</c><05:11:18.680><c> sensitive</c> transfer of restricted
- data or sensitive transfer of restricted data or sensitive nuclear<05:11:20.200><c> technology</c><05
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- public access to on it and restricting public access to public<00:32:31.200><c> lands</c><00:32:31.519
- And starting to add residency restrictions on something like this really complicates.
- I think this really restricts the bill.
- Um and this really restricts the bill.
- </c><03:11:06.479><c> with</c> certainly shouldn't be restricted with certainly shouldn't be restricted
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 59 (4-14-26) - Part 1
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We should be protecting the First Amendment and not restricting it.
- We should be protecting the First Amendment and not restricting it.
- protecting the First Amendment<01:35:14.800><c> and</c><01:35:15.040><c> not</c><01:35:15.280><c> restricting
- </c><01:35:16.320><c> And</c><01:35:16.480><c> as</c> Amendment and not restricting it.
- And as Amendment and not restricting it.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- New Hampshire is one of only a few states with that restriction.
- New Hampshire is one of only a few states with that restriction.
- </c><01:33:48.400><c> Senate</c><01:33:48.719><c> Bill</c><01:33:48.960><c> 655</c> with that restriction
- Senate Bill 655 with that restriction.
- Uh, this is prohibiting certain municipal development restrictions to that one. Here we are.
Committee:
Senate Commerce
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment restricts somewhat the language in the original bill to new landfills, and it was adopted
- The amendment<00:39:38.079><c> um</c><00:39:38.960><c> restricts</c><00:39:39.599><c> somewhat</c><00
- And the restrictions under HB 675, as you apply it to this kind of family home situation, um, it would
- And<01:56:37.280><c> the</c><01:56:37.599><c> restrictions</c><01:56:38.159><c> under</c><01:56:38.400
- ><c> HB675,</c> And the restrictions under HB675, And the restrictions under HB675, as<01:56:40.639><
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.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the second story, but the current limitations prevent prohibiting suspensions in K through 3 are restrictive
- the second story, but the current limitations prevent prohibiting suspensions in K through 3 are restrictive
- the second story, but the current limitations prevent prohibiting suspensions in K through 3 are restrictive
- the second story, but the current limitations prevent prohibiting suspensions in K through 3 are restrictive
- The current limitations prevent prohibiting suspensions in K through 3 are restrictive and have stripped
Committee:
House Education Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- How do we bend that curve and say, wow, we can't restrict access?
- I'm not talking about restricting access for Medicaid.
- How do we bend that curve and say, wow, we can't restrict access?
- I'm not talking about restricting access for Medicaid.
- I'm not talking about restricting access for Medicaid.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services