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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Further discussion. Mr.
- Senator Pratt, discussion. Mr. Sure.
- So, go ahead amendments or discussion.
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Committee:
Senate Finance
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM-HOU, HOU Public Hearings 04-10-2025
Public Safety and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion? If not, as is. Any further discussion?
- Any questions or discussion on this?
- Members, any discussion?
- Any other discussion?
- Any discussion on this?
Committee:
Senate Public Safety and Military Affairs
Summary:
The joint committees heard HCR 66, which asks the State Building Code Council to update the state building code to allow point access block construction for residential buildings up to six stories. Testimony was generally in support, including from Housing Hawaii’s Future, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and OPSD, with one registered opponent. No questions were raised, and the joint committee later adopted a recommendation to pass the resolution as is. Because the housing committee lacked quorum at that time, final action on the resolution was deferred to the housing-only agenda.
On the housing-only agenda, the committee first heard HTR 78, which states the intent that housing projects qualifying for credits under Act 31 remain eligible for those credits after the act’s repeal. Testimony was in support from HHFTC and the DIY chapter, and there were no questions or opposition noted. The committee then took up Governor’s Message 592, confirming Lisa Darcy to the HPHA board. Support came from HPHA board members and several individuals, and Darcy said she accepted the nomination and emphasized her experience and interest in HPHA’s work. Members questioned her about the HPHA board’s oversight role, the 10,000-unit RFQ, and media coverage of Kuhio Park Terrace relocations; she said she supports the project, values transparency, and would push for better context and accountability, though some members felt she had not directly answered concerns about on-the-ground oversight.
The committee also heard Governor’s Message 736, confirming Grant Chun to the HHFDC board. Support testimony highlighted his experience in nonprofit housing, real estate, and leadership roles, and Chun said he was pleased to serve the state. Members asked about his residence and his perspective on senior care at Hali Makua, where he said his family found the care compassionate and thorough, while noting staffing shortages. The transcript ends before any final vote on the housing-only items is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Working Group 1/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any further<01:21:29.520><c> discussion?</c> further discussion? further discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Bill 340. Is there any discussion?
- Is there any further discussion? discussion? discussion?
- Is there any discussion?
- </c> there any further discussion? there any further discussion?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the human services finance bill, HF2434 5/5/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> further discussion to the amendment? further discussion to the amendment?
- Any further discussion?
- </c> Any further discussion to the amendment? Any further discussion to the amendment?
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion to the Speaker. Any further discussion to the amendment?
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Any discussion of the amendment? >> Any discussion of the amendment?
- Any further discussion?
- Any further discussion?
- Did you get an opportunity to discuss her bill?
- Did you get an opportunity to discuss her bill?
Committee:
House Ways and Means
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Jan 27th, 2026
Water, Parks and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the things we've discussed is depredation permits.
- We've had a lot of these discussions before, too.
- that discussion with all of our stakeholders across the wolf space.
- There's been a lot of good means, good discussion.
- So I want to start by discussing mountain lions.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, is there any discussion at this time about the draft amendment?
- Members, is there any discussion at this time about the draft amendment? Mr. Speaker. Mr. Leader.
- Any further discussion, members? Mr. Speaker. Please. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, please.
- For the discussion, members.
- Seeing no further discussion, Secretary, please call the roll. Secretary, please call the roll.
Committee:
Joint Legislative Council
Summary:
The Arizona Legislative Council met to revise the adopted analysis for Proposition 212, the Protect Education Act, after the Arizona Supreme Court issued a ruling that would remove the measure from the ballot. Staff presented a revised draft analysis, explaining that the only changes were on page one and that the revised text was intended to comply with the court order and state law. One member of the public testified, saying she was neutral on the revision but questioned whether a sentence was necessary and urged that the analysis remain unchanged so voters could still consider the initiative.
Members then debated the prior analysis and the court ruling. Democratic members argued the earlier language was biased, argumentative, and unlawful, and said the committee had to fix language the court found improper. Republican members responded that passing a law later ruled unconstitutional is not itself illegal and criticized the discussion as partisan. One member also argued that the revised analysis still contained other biased references, including language about severability and the funding source.
The motion to adopt the revised analysis passed on a roll call vote of 7 ayes, 6 noes, and 1 not voting. During the vote explanation, one senator opposed the measure, arguing the initiative would have added guardrails to ESA voucher spending, restricted luxury purchases, required fingerprint clearance cards for private schools and tutors receiving ESA funds, and returned unused funds to the general fund. The committee then adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- The full analysis has been discussed previously, so any comments should only address the revision provided
- Members, is there any discussion at this time about the draft amendment? Mr. Speaker. Mr. Leader.
- Any further discussion, members? Mr. Speaker. Please. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, please.
- For the discussion, members.
- Seeing no further discussion, Secretary, please call the roll. Secretary, please call the roll.
Committee:
Joint Legislative Council
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, does anyone... ...going to allow your questions to guide the discussion.
- Any other discussion or questions from members of the committee?
- All other discussions around these credits statutorily exist in the normal home...
- Any discussion on the motion at hand?
- Seeing no discussion, I move that we adopt the tax credit authorization for FY 2027.
Committee:
House Budget
Summary:
The House Budget Committee met with a quorum and reviewed the state’s tax credit programs, using a distributed packet and taking member questions rather than hearing formal presentations. Representative Mayhew questioned the Department of Economic Development about the Business Facility Headquarters Tax Credit Program. Agency staff explained that the program is limited to headquarters operations, requires a Missouri headquarters to be at least 50 years old, and has only been used by Burns & McDonnell. To qualify, a company must create at least 25 new jobs, make at least $1 million in new investment, and maintain an average of at least $20 million in business facility investment. Staff also said the credit is transferable and sellable, has no annual cap, and currently sunsets on December 31, 2028; a proposal to extend the sunset to 2031 was noted, but the committee discussion did not address that legislation directly.
Mayhew said he had intended to offer an amendment or motion related to the credit but would hold off, citing commitments from involved parties to make significant changes next year. Representative Fogle then asked about the broader tax credit motion, confirming that expired credits listed for approval were ones the state no longer had authority to issue, and that the low-income housing and historic preservation caps matched fiscal year 2026 levels. Representative Martin asked whether the packet or motion was changing the separate legislation on the headquarters credit; the chair and others clarified it was not, and that the committee’s action was a routine budget-related tax credit authorization distinct from standing committee legislation.
The committee then moved into executive session and adopted the FY 2027 tax credit authorization motion. The roll call passed 21 ayes, 1 no, and 0 present. Representative Mayhew voted no; the remaining recorded votes were in favor.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Any other discussion or questions from members of the committee?
- All other discussions around these credits statutorily exist in the normal home... My ability.
- All other discussions around these credits statutorily exist in the normal home...
- Any discussion on the motion at hand?
- Seeing no discussion, I move that we adopt the tax credit authorization for FY 2027.
Committee:
House Budget
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Public Health REVISION 2- Meeting moved to room 4S5 Apr 1st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the queue for a vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Ing un ta, please open the queue. Pugiler, ii.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the queue.
- In a second, will there be discussion or debate? Staff, please open the queue for a vote.
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the queue for a vote.
Bills:
SB206 , SB904 , SB933 , SB1436 , SB1500 , SB1553 , SB1557 , SB1567 , SB1644 , SB1645 , SB1651 , SB1794 , SB1833 , SB1849 , SB1984
Committee:
House Public Health
Keywords:
SB206, emergency medical services, EMS, ambulance, 911 response, emergency response, essential services, federal funding, grant funding, public health, health care facility, municipality, county, ambulance service district, tribal entity, public entity, contract ambulance service, Oklahoma, 63 O.S. 2021 Section 1-2502, emergency clause
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none, can you please call this?
- Is there any discussion? Yes, Representative Martin.
- Are there any questions or discussion? Can you go through it a little bit? Yes.
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Representative Crossley: Yes, Representative Crossley.
Committee:
House Economic Development
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development Mar 24th, 2026
Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none. Can you please call this? Seeing none.
- Is there any discussion? Yes, Representative Martin.
- Are there any questions or discussion? Can you go through it a little bit? Yes.
- Is there any discussion?
- Is there any discussion? Yes, Representative Crossley.
Summary:
The Committee on Economic Development met in executive session with a quorum present and took up three bills. House Bill 3262 was moved do pass and approved by a roll call vote of 15 ayes and 0 noes. House Bill 3157 was then considered with a House Committee substitute; the sponsor explained changes intended to clarify mobile food vendor licensing and inspections, including tying the definition of food to existing law, standardizing terminology, requiring one license per vehicle, extending the licensing timeline to 30 days, and preserving local/county inspection roles through collaborative agreements and state reimbursement. Members asked about inspection standards, local control, and concerns raised by counties and Kansas City, and the substitute was adopted before the bill was approved 15 ayes, 0 noes, with 2 present.
The committee next took up House Bill 2886 with a House Committee substitute. The sponsor said the substitute aligned broadband speed standards with current technology, adjusted eligibility language for middle-mile and related federal programs, clarified treatment of second-place finishers in auctions, and removed a restriction on other forms of service. After brief questions and comments about stakeholder input, the substitute was adopted and the bill was voted do pass by 17 ayes and 0 noes. The committee then adjourned.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Will there be any other discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the queue.
- the The positive. federal representatives discussing the possibility of building the bridge.
- Any other discussion or debate? Seeing none, staff, please open the queue. Cantrell, aye.
- Any other discussion or debate? Seeing no other discussion or debate, staff, please open the queue.
- Will there be any other discussion or debate? Staff, please open the queue.
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
transportation, oversize permit, overweight permit, permit fees, motor carrier, commercial trucking, heavy haul, wide load, special combination vehicle, manufactured home transport, portable building transport, utility poles, rural electric cooperative, farm equipment, agricultural hauling, bridge formula, load limits, weight limits, road funding, highway construction
Summary:
The committee took up several transportation-related bills. House Bill 2123, as amended, would change an existing statute authorizing the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to build a bridge crossing the Arkansas River between Tulsa and Bixby by removing self-sufficiency language. Representative Tedford said the bridge has been contemplated for decades, that traffic and safety concerns have increased as the area has grown, and that local, state, and federal officials discussed the project and potential funding for connector roads. Members asked about fiscal impact and funding sources; Tedford said there was no appropriations fiscal impact and that local governments and possible federal dollars could help with connector roads. The bill passed 10-1.
House Bill 3757, as amended, would extend the time before the Turnpike Authority’s authorization sunsets, changing the construction deadline from five years to seven years. Representative Wilk said the bill was intended to give the project more time to begin construction. A member raised a question about what happens if bonds are already issued before the deadline, but no answer was provided. The bill passed 7-4.
House Bill 2445, with a PCS adopted, would extend the work of the Route 66 Centennial Commission and continue state efforts tied to the Route 66 centennial beyond the initial celebration period. Representative Hill said the goal was to preserve and build on investments already made along Route 66, including signage and related improvements, and to continue that work for the next 100 years. Members discussed maintenance and ongoing investment in the corridor. The bill passed 10-0. The committee also reported one earlier bill out of committee by a 10-0 vote before moving to HB 2123.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- But you know, you and I discussed this before.
- And I actually have had that discussion.
- Will there be any further discussion? If not, please open the queue for voting.
- Any discussion or debate? Any discussion or debate? Seeing none, please open a queue for voting.
- Any discussion or debate? Seeing none, please open the queue for voting.
Committee:
House Wildlife
Keywords:
wildlife conservation, hunting regulations, mountain lions, black bears, archery season, senior citizens, licensing fees, waterfowl, nonresidents, public lands, farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion on the House Committee Substitute?
- Is there any other discussion on the HCS?
- Is there any other discussion on the HCS?
- Any further discussion on the House Committee Substitute?
- Any further discussion? Thank you, Mr. Chair. Any further discussion on the motion to do pass?
Committee:
House General Laws
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.
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- If not, any discussion? Any objections?
- Is there any discussion? Any objections? If not, the motion is carried.
- If not, any discussion? Any objections?
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Shelby County Legislation Committee Apr 22nd, 2025
Shelby County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- So, that's all for the amendment time, and if you get a second, I will open it for discussion.
- Well, since you invoked my name into your discussion, I think I... ...my name into your discussion, I
- That is very pertinent to exactly what's being discussed here. I do know he mentioned it.
- Um, wholeheartedly, no one on the commission asked for my support on a previous discussion.
- So that being said, previous discussion.
Bills:
SB314
Committee:
House Shelby County Legislation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jun 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We've had discussions at WASPC and with the regional planning directors, very preliminary discussions
- We've had discussions at WASPC and with the regional planning directors, very preliminary discussions
- I think it's been a really meaty discussion.
- But I really appreciate your time and your thoughtfulness and this discussion.
- And your thoughtfulness and this discussion. And clearly, we have a lot of challenges ahead.
Summary:
The committee held a work session on local government issues, beginning with an update from the State Building Code Council on four legislatively mandated code amendments now in CR-102 rulemaking: temporary emergency shelters, reduced minimum dwelling unit size, multiplex housing up to three stories and six units, and single-exit apartment buildings up to six stories. Council staff also described a separate embodied-carbon appendix proposal that remains under public review, with testimony both supporting and opposing it. Members asked about the rationale for some of the code limits, including the restriction on connecting multiplex buildings.
The committee then heard a panel on annexations from MRSC, Pierce County, and the Association of Washington Cities. Witnesses reviewed annexation methods, including petition, election, and interlocal agreement approaches, and said larger annexations are increasingly using interlocal agreements because they can address infrastructure, revenue sharing, and public process concerns. They described barriers such as inconsistent local standards, the cost of infrastructure, referendum risk, census requirements, and the difficulty of persuading residents and local officials to support annexation. Members asked about the five-year restriction on residential zoning changes in one annexation method and whether a hearing examiner could reduce political pressure on local decision-makers.
A second panel discussed subdivision reform. The Master Builders Association urged raising the short-plat threshold within urban growth areas to 30 lots as a simpler first step, citing permitting delays and added housing costs. The City of Spokane described implementation problems with recent housing laws, including uncertainty about how to review plats under HB 1110, lot-splitting administration, and added notice requirements for unit lot subdivisions. AWC said there was broad agreement that subdivision decisions should be more administrative, but public hearings remained a point of disagreement. The committee also heard from FutureWise, the Washington State Association of Counties, and Lewis County on county development regulation and enforcement, with witnesses emphasizing underfunded code enforcement, inconsistent standards between counties and cities, and the need for better coordination, incentives, and possibly stronger enforcement tools. No votes were taken; the chair said the committee would continue working on possible solutions in future sessions.