Transcript Highlights:

• But when those agreements are structured without clear guardrails, development.
• But when those agreements are structured without clear guardrails, they can end up doing the opposite
• It does not eliminate tax-sharing agreements or local control.
• As the author so eloquently put forward, these local tax-sharing agreements, The author so eloquently
• put forward, these local tax-sharing agreements do have some beneficial use, no doubt.

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Summary: The committee heard several bills focused on public health, wildfire recovery, local government finance, transportation, and rural health care. SB 1124 by Senator Archuleta would require the California Department of Public Health to create and post lung cancer screening eligibility signage at tobacco retail locations. The author and a physician witness argued the bill would raise awareness of a highly underused screening that can save lives, while retailers and fuel/convenience groups raised implementation concerns about signage size, notice, and penalties. The bill passed to the Health Committee on a 4-0 vote after the committee later took up the on-call item. SB 1352 by Senator Valadao and Senator Allen would clarify that wildfire victims can rebuild homes up to 110% of the original size without triggering reassessment, so long as the property was destroyed in a governor-declared disaster. Supporters, including the L.A. County Assessor, the California Assessors Association, Realtors, and taxpayers groups, said the bill would reduce uncertainty and help families rebuild without higher property taxes. It passed to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote. SB 1343, presented by Senator Allen on behalf of Senator Dodd, would provide a $4,000 income tax credit for sales tax paid on furniture and appliances purchased to furnish a primary residence after a disaster; it drew one opposition witness from the California Teachers Association but otherwise had no public opposition and passed 5-0 to Appropriations. SB 1172 by Senator Hurtado would place caps and transparency requirements on consultant compensation in local tax-sharing agreements, responding to cases in Shafter and Dinuba where revenue was allegedly diverted to consultants. Local government and business groups supported the measure as a guardrail, while some members expressed concern about Sacramento limiting local control; it passed 4-0 to Appropriations. SB 1408 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the Contra Costa Transportation Authority to place a countywide sales tax measure of up to 1% on the ballot to continue transportation funding; transit agencies and local officials supported it, while taxpayer groups opposed it, and it passed 4-1. SB 1404 by Senator Stern would restore a fee on property owners in state responsibility areas to fund Cal Fire wildfire prevention and suppression, with supporters arguing the fee would broaden funding and opponents calling it an unfair tax on rural and wildfire-prone residents; it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1102 by Senator Dodd would create a $2,000 tax credit for frontline nurses working in rural hospitals; supporters said it would help recruit and retain nurses in underserved areas, and the bill passed 5-0 as amended to Appropriations.

Transcript Highlights:

• But when those agreements are structured without clear guardrails, development.
• But when those agreements are structured without clear guardrails, they can end up doing the opposite
• It does not eliminate tax-sharing agreements or local control.
• As the author so eloquently put forward, these local tax sharing agreements, The author so eloquently
• put forward, these local tax sharing agreements do have some beneficial use, no doubt.

Committee: Senate Revenue and Taxation

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They can be very prescriptive in these agreements that set up the governance of these properties, of
• The district and the city or county must enter into a master development agreement, and that agreement
• And it directs the state treasurer to create a standard master development agreement template.
• There's nothing in here that compels any city or county to enter into an agreement. Nothing.
• I trust the men and women To an agreement that wasn't good for that community.

Summary: The House convened, took a roll call, and heard the daily prayer and Pledge of Allegiance before several special presentations. Members recognized recipients of the Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy, the Fort Gibson High School wrestling team, the Doctor of the Day Dr. Jason Lees, the Nurse of the Day Teddy Cole, and the 32nd Annual Cattlemen’s Leadership Academy group. The chamber then stood at ease while awaiting the Senate and later convened a joint session with the Senate to honor the Oklahoma National Guard. In the joint session, Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell presided over Oklahoma National Guard Appreciation Day. Chaplain Josh Byrd delivered the invocation, Major General Thomas Mancino and Representative Hildebrandt spoke in praise of the Guard’s service and history, and Lieutenant Colonel Neil Harvey read the proclamation. Speakers highlighted the Guard’s deployments, disaster response, and the commemorative arch and museum projects. The joint session was then dissolved. Back in the House, members considered Senate Bill 2060, the Build Act, which would authorize master development districts and alternative infrastructure financing for residential and other developments. Supporters said it would help finance roads, water, sewer, and other infrastructure without creating public debt, while opponents argued it created an unelected quasi-government entity with strong lien powers, limited local control, and similarities to State Question 833, which voters had rejected. After debate, the House passed SB 2060 by a vote of 54-40. The House also adopted and passed several committee reports and bills with emergency clauses: House Bill 4042, appropriating funds to the Department of Commerce for census-related technology and staffing, passed 90-6 with the emergency approved; House Bill 4037, increasing the Ethics Commission revolving fund cap as its oversight duties expand, passed 91-0 with the emergency approved; and House Bill 4043, appropriating resources to Oklahoma Task Force One and the Department of Emergency Management, passed 93-3 with the emergency approved. The House then recessed until 12:30 p.m.

Transcript Highlights:

• And each of those series can have their own assets, their own liabilities, their own operating agreement
• I say operating agreement—I'm not sure if that's exactly right—but they each can.
• I say operating agreement—I'm not sure if that's exactly right—but they each can.
• Sellers will have the right to cancel agreements with the wholesalers without penalty, and any earnest
• We're in favor of full disclosure on both sides of the agreement, both on the buy and the sell side,

Committee: House Economic Development

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Then, nonpartisan staff will be walking us through the agreement, followed by public testimony.
• We will then adopt the amendment to the agreement, which we will consider after public testimony.
• The primary purpose of today's hearing is review and discussion of the agreement, and House File 2433
• remains the primary vehicle for our agreement.
• Thank you for the opportunity to share our thoughts on the budget agreement this morning.

Bills: HF1388

Committee: House Education Finance

Keywords: BARR Center, Building Assets, Reducing Risks, education finance, school funding, grant appropriation, evidence-based program, student achievement, social and emotional learning, school climate, teacher effectiveness, high school graduation, students in poverty, students of color, BIPOC, equity in education, Minnesota Department of Education, urban schools, suburban schools, rural schools, school coaching

Transcript Highlights:

• We do it with single-case agreements. That's not predictable. That's not timely.
• We do it with single-case agreements. That's not predictable. That's not timely.
• This occurs because we are often having to develop single-case agreements between the insurers and the
• agrees to allow it, but they do not have a contract with that accepting facility, a single-case agreement
• Last year, the language was carefully reviewed, and we reached agreement on the language before you with

Committee: House Health Care & Wellness

Keywords: 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• A job is an agreement for labor, not over a medical decision.
• A job is an agreement for labor, not over a medical decision.
• It requires hospitals to turn over lease agreements, master leases, subleases, licenses, occupancy agreements
• The documents are... ...licenses, occupancy agreements, and then make all those records public.
• Other states have targeted these agreements and put real teeth in the law.

Committee: House Health and Welfare

Summary: The committee first heard opening remarks from LDH Secretary Bruce Greenstein and CMS Medicaid Director Dan Brillman, who discussed ongoing federal-state collaboration and praised Louisiana’s work on Medicaid and health system reforms. The committee then took up House Bill 1214 by Chairman Miller, which would create an Office of State Healthcare Facilities within LDH to centralize oversight of five state-operated inpatient facilities. LDH said the bill would streamline administration, combine shared services, add no new FTEs, and improve care and outcomes for vulnerable residents. Members asked about capacity and waiting lists at the facilities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee next considered House Bill 1041 by Representative Ghali, a medical-freedom bill aimed at prohibiting denial of access or discrimination based on “medical intervention status.” After amendments were adopted, the bill was narrowed to exclude K-12 schools, colleges, hospitals, health care facilities, and tuberculosis-related actions, while keeping existing school outbreak exclusion law in place. Supporters, including patients, nurses, physicians, and advocacy groups, testified that mandates during COVID caused coercion, job loss, and harm, and argued for bodily autonomy and informed consent. Opponents, including the Louisiana Hospital Association, American Lung Association, and Louisiana Families for Vaccines, said the amendments addressed some concerns but warned the bill could weaken outbreak protections for children; after debate, the committee reported the bill favorably with amendments. The committee then heard House Bill 414 by Representative Chenevere, which closes a loophole in background-check law by barring hiring of certain direct-care workers with substantially similar out-of-state convictions that would disqualify them in Louisiana. Amendments clarified the definition of covered workers, removed licensed ambulance personnel, and addressed documentation and third-party screening. The Attorney General’s office said the bill is intended to protect vulnerable Medicaid beneficiaries from people with serious criminal histories, and supporters from disability and EMS communities backed the measure. The bill was reported favorably with amendments. Finally, the committee began House Bill 786 by Representative Egan, which would prohibit managed care organizations from using extrapolation to determine provider audit overpayments or recoupments, requiring decisions to be based on actual claims. Members discussed a proposed amendment preserving the Department of Health and Department of Justice’s ability to use extrapolation in fraud investigations under existing law, but the transcript cuts off before final action on the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• The substitute replaces “loan or debt obligation” with “financing arrangement” or “investment agreement
• The agreement...
• The agreement must: one, be in writing; two, include the reasons telework is being authorized; three,
• state the terms under which the agreement may be revoked; and four, be renewed at least once a year
• This agreement may be revoked by the state agency at any time without notice to the employee.

Committee: Senate Business & Commerce

Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and took up a long list of pending House bills, most of them on motions by Senator King or Senator Campbell. The committee adopted committee substitutes and favorably reported numerous bills, including HB 252, HB 700, HB 1500, HB 1545, HB 1562, HB 1732, HB 267, HB 2213, HB 2221, HB 2520, HB 2818, HB 3016, HB 3214, HB 3250, HB 3512, HB 3623, HB 3689, HB 3833, HB 4063, HB 4395, HB 4690, HB 4751, HB 5331, HB 3824, HB 4464, HB 4468, and HB 5247. Most of these were sent to the local and uncontested calendar, while some, including sunset and other significant measures, were reported to the full Senate. HB 146 was the only bill reported out on a divided vote, passing 6 ayes to 4 nays. Several bills received brief explanation of committee substitute changes. HB 3016, dealing with rental car collision damage waivers and stolen vehicles, was amended to change a cooperation standard from “fully cooperate” to simply “cooperate.” HB 3689, a major ESF/TWA financing bill, was described as making technical changes to align terminology with the Comptroller’s authority and to avoid creating state debt or new liability. HB 5247, a capital cost recovery bill for transmission in the Permian Basin, was revised to clarify how the new mechanism fits with existing Utilities Code provisions and to add a 2035 expiration date. HB 3824, the battery fire safety bill, also received technical changes to align terminology with industry usage. The committee heard public testimony on several pending measures. HB 3069, which would direct the PUC to develop supplemental multi-decade planning criteria for transmission certificates in ERCOT, drew support from industry, environmental, and manufacturing witnesses who said it would help address congestion costs while balancing consumer protections; the bill was left pending. HB 5196, requiring state agencies to adopt and post telework policies and use written telework agreements, received both support and concern: supporters said it would preserve productivity and retention, while a senator raised concerns about notice and family logistics; it was left pending after testimony. HB 3112, allowing closed deliberations on cybersecurity policy details, was laid out and left pending after brief discussion. HCR 102, supporting federal nuclear tax credits, drew testimony from nuclear industry and energy advocates, who argued the credits are essential for existing plants, new nuclear development, grid reliability, and U.S. competitiveness; the resolution was left pending, with discussion about whether the language should focus more exclusively on nuclear. HB 705, creating a cosmetology licensure compact, was supported by industry, employers, and compact experts as a mobility tool that preserves state authority; HB 3516, expanding a public information exemption for Railroad Commission administrative law judges and technical examiners, and HB 3388, authorizing group property and casualty coverage for personal lines, were also heard and left pending. At the end of the meeting, the committee recessed subject to the call of the chair.

Transcript Highlights:

• I'd like to see that because, um, you said that we have an agreement. Winnipegasi River Basin.
• So if that agreement is going to extend to the new buyers, or are they going to have an opportunity to
• That agreement going to extend to the new buyers, or are they going to have an opportunity to...
• So, you're aware that we have an agreement with managed care organizations, and we pay them a monthly
• with man Medicaid have an agreement with man Medicaid managed<00:17:02.880><c> care</c><00:17:03.480

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The Fiscal Committee met on May 16, 2025, and first adopted a rules-and-procedures change extending online audit approval timelines for American Rescue Plan items through December 2026 and bipartisan infrastructure law items through June 30, 2027. The committee then approved the April 18 minutes and adopted the consent calendar with several items removed for separate discussion, including items from Tabs 4, 6, and 7. On Tab 4 item 2511, members questioned why the state was paying utility costs for the Laconia property while it is being sold. Commissioner Charlie Arlinghaus explained the budget line covered utilities generally, not just heat, that some buildings still require minimal heating, and that the main increase was tied to the Winnipesaukee River Basin Project wastewater charges. He said the charges had risen sharply, the property sale would eventually trigger a utility true-up at closing, and he would provide additional analysis. The committee then adopted the item. On Tab 4 item 25115, the Department of Justice said funding for a temporary fourth pathologist was removed from the 2026-2027 budget because it was no longer needed, and the committee adopted the item. On Tab 6 item 25126, Department of Health and Human Services officials explained the Medicaid managed care “withhold” as a performance incentive: about 2% of capitation payments are held back, then redistributed based on quality and operational metrics, with unearned amounts staying with the state until the end of the program and subject to actuarial requirements. They said the approach has improved performance and helped with Medicaid unwinding outreach, reducing enrollment by about 11,000 people in the past year. The committee adopted the item. On Tab 7 item 25139, the Department of Energy said it no longer needed an additional position because existing staff could handle the work, and the item was adopted. The committee also adopted regular-calendar items 25114 and 25131, noted that one regular-calendar item had been withdrawn, set the next meeting for June 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 100 of the State House, and adjourned after a motion and second.

Transcript Highlights:

• Currently, accommodation intermediaries have agreements with the Texas Comptroller to remit the state
• There are some cities that have agreements with at least Airbnb, where Airbnb is responsible for the
• And if we could do an agreement on that one fee issue, I think we've got a great bill.
• , no such voluntary collection agreement with Airbnb or with Expedia Group.
• I don't think Marfa has an agreement with anyone.

Bills: SB209 , SB529 , SB1265 , SB1592 , SB1728 , SCR37 , SCR38

Committee: Senate Economic Development

Keywords: SB 529, Texas Tax Code, municipality, hotel and convention center, hotel convention center project, tourism development, economic development, tax revenue pledge, revenue commitment, qualified project, municipal finance, local government, special district, hotel occupancy tax, nearby establishments, convention center financing, city population 130000, Section 351.155, Section 351.157, child care

Transcript Highlights:

• General fund the global agreement.
• I'm I have the leadership agreement.
• It says the the leadership agreement.
• We had an agreement signed by all the leaders.
• For agreements under certain conditions.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• So we haven't been doing CCAP agreements or as much outreach for dual enrollment students.
• There's also kind of a second piece that's specific for the CCAP agreements.
• This is an annual grant program, so we're paying annual ongoing facility and rental agreement.
• They could, yeah, but they would need any new lease agreement would come with an appraisal.
• These are to meet the base of the demand for lease and rent agreements.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The more he looks into it, he thinks the fundamental right is making that agreement, and he does not
• think there will be issues with the private agreement.
• He says the bill is a restatement and that courts would have to decide whether an arbitration agreement
• first as well, but the more I look into it, I think, you know, fundamental right of making that agreement
• But the way I read it, I don't think there's going to be any issues with that private agreement.

Committee: House Government Efficiency

Summary: The Committee on Government Efficiency first established a quorum and then went into executive session, where it voted House Bill 2809 do pass by an 11-0 vote, with two members present. The committee then moved to public hearings after noting House Bill 3108 would not be heard that day. Senator Nick Schroer presented Senate Bills 977 and 1011, which were described as “American law for American courts” measures restating that the U.S. Constitution, the Missouri Constitution, and state law cannot be superseded by foreign laws, foreign treaties, or outside organizations, except in narrow circumstances such as voluntary business agreements and certain Hague-related matters. Supporters said the bills were needed to prevent courts or local governments from relying on foreign or religious law in ways that could override fundamental rights, while opponents and questioners raised concerns about private arbitration, family-law contracts, tribal jurisdiction, and whether the bills were unnecessary or targeted specific religions or organizations. A witness from Liberty Link Missouri testified in favor, saying the law should be restated even if it is technically unnecessary. No vote was taken on the Senate bills during the hearing. The committee also heard House Bill 2589, which would require only a rear license plate on vehicles. The sponsor argued the change would save money and align Missouri with many other states, while noting he had consulted a sheriff who did not object. Members raised concerns about law enforcement, camera enforcement, stalking victims, and whether some vehicles or commercial categories would still need two plates. Supporters cited fiscal savings and convenience, while opponents emphasized public-safety and identification concerns. No vote was taken on House Bill 2589, and the hearing was closed after no additional witnesses came forward.

Transcript Highlights:

• attestations required in paragraph one from any physician who participated in the collaborative agreement
• am I misreading that or should agreement am I misreading that or should or<00:09:00.440><c> is</c><00
• </c><00:10:18.760><c> so</c><00:10:18.920><c> that</c><00:10:19.040><c> means</c> collaborative agreement
• so that means collaborative agreement so that means that<00:10:19.480><c> it</c><00:10:19.600><c> was
• agreement Senator bar thank<00:10:25.760><c> you</c><00:10:26.760><c> members</c><00:10:27.120><c> any

Committee: Senate State and Local Government

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• to the department, but for the first half of the question, statute and the collective bargaining agreement
• As Finance noted, neither the statute nor agreement between the state and CCPU imposed a requirement
• in the CCPU agreement require that cost-of-care-plus rates be added inside or outside of contract.
• I think this new commitment is a highlight from last year's budget agreement.
• We have to trust that when we make an agreement, we are going to stick with it.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And by the summer of 2015, states including Texas and California had no agreement with the Bureau to
• In the end, the federal government only successfully established agreements to share driver's license
• In the end, the federal government only successfully established agreements to share driver's license
• So I negotiated agreements with SSA and IRS and VA and HUD, CMS, you name it.
• As somebody that used to negotiate these data-sharing agreements, they could take a long time.

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on the Census

Summary: The hearing focused on census data privacy, administrative data sharing, and the role of state and local governments in improving census accuracy, especially for the 2030 census. Dr. Philip Rocco testified first, arguing that the census is increasingly intergovernmental and that state and local investments in address list work, outreach, and complete count commissions can materially improve self-response and reduce undercounts. He emphasized that hard-to-count communities are most affected when states delay planning, politicize census work, or lack capacity, and he pointed to examples such as LUCA participation, outreach funding, and group quarters review as important tools. He also warned that recent federal actions and a broader climate of distrust could threaten 2030 operations, and urged Massachusetts to begin readiness planning now. Members then questioned Dr. Rocco about the use of administrative data such as DMV, TANF, SNAP, and WIC records, and about group quarters enumeration. He explained that those data-sharing efforts were voluntary agreements with the Census Bureau, unlike group quarters data, which are often provided by facility administrators and sometimes state agencies. He said the Trump-era effort to use DMV and other records was tied to Executive Order 13880 and was widely resisted because states had confidentiality and legal concerns, and because the stated purpose appeared to shift toward citizenship-related uses. On group quarters, he described e-response, paper response, in-person enumeration, and administrator-provided directory information, noting that privacy issues arise mainly from FERPA limits on university data and from missing demographic details in administrative records. A second panel, Beth Giroz and Amy O'Hara, then explained how administrative data are used by the Census Bureau and why data quality and privacy concerns matter. They described administrative data as records collected for operational purposes, useful for frame-building, nonresponse follow-up, enumeration, and post-enumeration evaluation, but often incomplete or mismatched on key census variables such as race, ethnicity, household relationships, and residence timing. They highlighted that some sources, like IRS, Medicare, USPS, SSA, and Bureau of Prisons records, are especially valuable, while others such as SNAP, TANF, WIC, Medicaid, CHIP, foster care, and driver’s license data vary in completeness and sharing. They stressed that privacy means collecting only what is needed, and that the Bureau typically uses limited header or roster data rather than full records. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing, and the committee recessed briefly before continuing testimony.

Transcript Highlights:

• And by the summer of 2015, states including Texas and California had no agreement with the Bureau to
• In the end, the federal government only successfully established agreements to share driver's license
• In the end, the federal government only successfully established agreements to share driver's license
• So I negotiated agreements with SSA and IRS and VA and HUD, CMS, you name it.
• As somebody that used to negotiate these data-sharing agreements, they could take a long time.

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on the Census

Keywords: 1212, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And then any existing reciprocity agreements maintain their authority.
• And then any existing<00:04:03.760><c> reciprocity</c><00:04:04.720><c> agreements</c><00:04:05.439><
• c> maintain</c> existing reciprocity agreements maintain existing reciprocity agreements maintain um<
• So this is simple, allowing us to enter into a data-sharing agreement with them.
• </c> sharing agreement with them. sharing agreement with them.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Well, let's hold it over because there's no agreement in tomorrow.
• </c><02:10:03.920><c> in</c> it over because there's no agreement in it over because there's no agreement
• That's HB1 believe we have agreement. That's HB1 1482.<02:12:55.760><c> Yeah.
• Although we have agreement on us. Well, we have a proposed CD. We have a proposal.
• So I think we have agreement, but we are waiting on Finn and Wham release.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There is an additional provision in the bill addressing agreements between a transferee for value and
• Any agreement between that person and a beneficiary has to be in writing, has to be delivered to the
• There's an additional provision in the bill addressing agreements between a transferee for value and
• And any agreement between that person and a beneficiary, you have to be a person. assets and any agreement
• and creates oversight over such agreements that will mitigate the lack of information that leads to

Bills: HB2543

Committee: Senate Law & Justice

Keywords: county clerk, fees, local government, administrative costs, revenue generation, 904, all