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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the record, my name is Katelyn King, here on behalf of the County Supervisors Association in support
  • of SB 1067.
  • For the record, my name is Caitlin King here on behalf of the County Supervisors Association in support
  • of SB 1067.
  • The three of us do a lot of tax balance around here.
Summary: The House Ways and Means Committee considered a series of Senate bills and one concurrent resolution, with several measures involving virtual currency, county tax liens, tax conformity, and retirement system investments. The chair announced that Senate Bill 1503 would be held at the sponsor’s request and noted this was likely the committee’s last meeting of the session. The committee also heard testimony on Senate Bill 1042, which would allow state treasurer and retirement system funds to invest up to 10% in virtual currency holdings, and Senate Bill 1043, which would allow state agencies to accept virtual currency payments through agreements with providers. Members raised concerns about volatility and government involvement, but both bills were described as permissive rather than mandatory and were returned with due pass recommendations by 5-3 votes. The committee then took up Senate Bill 1067, dealing with county cleanup assessments for blighted properties in unincorporated areas. Chairman Olson offered an amendment removing the bill’s property-tax-bill mechanism and instead preserving county liens so cleanup costs could survive a tax lien sale. County representatives and the County Supervisors Association supported the amended approach as a way to recover costs and make counties whole. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill as amended passed 8-0. Senate Bill 1292, clarifying that the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System’s 5% voting-stock cap applies to publicly traded corporations, also passed with broad support after testimony from PSPRS. Two tax-administration bills prompted extended debate. Senate Bill 1180 would direct the Department of Revenue to prepare tax forms based on conformity to the Internal Revenue Code unless the legislature enacts nonconformity; Chairman Olson’s amendment limited the presumption to provisions that reduce federal adjusted gross income or taxable income, reflecting concerns about automatic tax increases. The sponsor said the bill was meant to clarify legislative intent and prevent executive overreach, while several members said the amended version was materially different from the original. The amendment and the bill as amended both passed 5-3. Senate Bill 1221 would require DOR to notify the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance chairs before adopting new interpretations or applications of tax law that adversely affect taxpayers and to testify if hearings are held; an intent amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 5-3 amid debate over the meaning of “adversely.” Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1033, which encourages the Arizona State Retirement System and PSPRS to monitor digital asset exchange-traded funds and report on feasibility, risks, and benefits before the next session, was approved 5-3. Some members objected to the use of “encourage” and to the underlying cryptocurrency policy, while supporters said the resolution simply sought information and did not mandate investment. The committee then adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 7th, 2025

Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • So one question—have you engaged with any of the law enforcement associations to? of the state.
  • Of course, without proper oversight, chain of command, or clarity of jurisdiction.
  • Also, the Texas chapter of the IAAI, which is the International Association of Arson Investigators.
  • Okay, I show you registered as Glenn Truby testifying on behalf of the Texas Fire Marshals Association
  • The members of our association agree that routine enforcement of the traffic code, the transportation
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edfin Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • of those programs, and if not, like one of those programs, and if not, it<00:27:29.640> likely
  • Yes, non-public school students, 10% of Minnesota students. 90% of the students in Minnesota are public
  • And those children, our children of Minnesota, our students of Minnesota, deserve that.
  • our children of Minnesota, our students of<01:02:43.320> Minnesota<01:02:44.200> deserve
  • requirement in the state of Minnesota. requirement in the state of Minnesota.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am with the Minnesota Association of Townships. Just want to start by thanking the co-chairs, Mr.
  • <00:14:51.160> Association<00:14:51.760> of I am with the Minnesota Association of
  • I am the president of Minnesota Uber and Lyft Drivers Association, also known as MULDA.
  • The Borealis is an example of corridor state-run program within the state of Minnesota.
  • state of state run program within the state of Minnesota.<01:47:33.680> In<01:47:33.800> its
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 6th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the Louisiana Municipal Association, does hereby recognize a century of service, progress, community
  • Association, Louisiana Municipal Clerks Association, and the Bill and Officials Association of Louisiana
  • Lacey Day is the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
  • And Senator 461 by Senator Lunu, Office of Group Benefits, Eligibility, and Group Programs.
  • As you know, we've opened lots of programs in our schools, such as banks and other things.
Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 6th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the Louisiana Municipal Association, does hereby recognize a century of service, progress, community
  • Association, Louisiana Municipal Clerks Association, and the Bill and Officials Association of Louisiana
  • Thank you for what you do at the Main Street program. Give them a round of applause.
  • Lacey Day is the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.
  • , including eligibility and administration of the program.
Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149
Summary: The House convened with a quorum, heard a prayer from Pastor Neil Bernard of New Wine Christian Center, and recognized a number of visiting groups and observances, including AMI Kids, Mother’s Day, the Hungarian Settlement Cultural Association, Pro-Life Day at the Capitol, the American Cancer Society and Cancer Action Network, Municipal Day for the Louisiana Municipal Association, Recreation and Parks Association Day, St. John Day, Hoopla basketball activities, Main Street program participants, Leadership North Shore, the Lack of Seeing High School basketball team, Literacy Champion recognition, Orleans Parish Sheriff Michelle Woodford, and LACE Day for chamber executives. Majority Leader Steve Scalise also addressed the chamber, praising recent economic investment in Louisiana, coastal restoration funding, and the state’s improved national reputation. The House received Senate messages and Legislative Bureau reports on numerous Senate bills, many of which were referred to committee or laid over, and several House and Senate resolutions were introduced or adopted, largely commemorative or study-related measures. The chamber then took up several House bills in regular order. HB 89, concerning district attorney retiree health insurance coverage in the Third Judicial District, was amended and passed 87-5. HB 451, dealing with ATC notice procedures, passed 98-0 after technical amendments. HB 456, revising workers’ compensation petition requirements and allowing employers broader access to disputed claims, drew extended debate over whether it would burden injured workers; it passed 67-30. HB 579, expanding the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights and related confidentiality and complaint provisions, passed 98-0. HB 595, requiring local authorities to respond timely to permit-related matters affecting natural resource development, passed 92-3. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy components and updating waste rules, passed 99-0. HB 818, requiring school systems to publish annual assessment schedules and related testing information, passed 98-0. Additional bills considered included HB 841, creating a code of conduct for landmen negotiating pipeline easements and authorizing penalties for bad-faith conduct, which passed 98-0; HB 1060, establishing a two-year domestic violence intervention court pilot program in the 19th Judicial District with coordinated services and data collection, which passed 86-13; and HB 1101, a workers’ compensation measure defining maximum medical improvement, adjusting benefit durations, and addressing misrepresentation and fraud, which was under debate at the end of the excerpt. Throughout the floor session, members repeatedly emphasized that the bills were intended to clarify procedures, improve transparency, or address public safety and economic development, while opponents of some measures raised concerns about added burdens on workers or injured claimants.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • of Minnesota.
  • business in the state of Minnesota?
  • , invest in for the people of Minnesota, invest in for the people of Minnesota, uh,<01:26:16.960>
  • :29:00.719> can't residents of Minnesota, so that we can't residents of Minnesota, so that we
  • Members, I in the state of Minnesota.
Bills: HF4133, HF3419
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 13, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
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  • in the state of Wyoming in all of our political subdivisions.
  • > part<00:13:19.360> of<00:13:19.519> that favor of that second part of that favor
  • of that second part of that amendment<00:13:20.160> say<00:13:20.480> I.
  • All in favor of review. >> Review. review in favor of review.
Bills: SF0020, SF0021, SF0022
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • That means all of the price of the item and any fees associated with it have to be advertised the first
  • Andrews, executive director of the Hawaii Pharmacists Association.
  • Hawaii Association of Realtors in support. Hello, Chair, Vice Chair, members of the committee.
  • My name is Lindsay Garcia from the Hawaii Association of Realtors.
  • , has already been able to accomplish this in some of their programs.
Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • So everyone can do the math associated with that. So that's part of the sense of urgency on that.
  • There are also ADA issues associated with that building because it was of the time of construction.
  • For the record, Jake Decker, Director of Extension, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology
  • For the record, Jake Decker, Director of Extension, Associate Dean of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology
  • of money, and establishes a related grant program to award grants of money to fund certain projects
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • I am representing the Texas State Association of Firefighters, as well as the Frisco Firefighters Association
  • John McCord with the Texas Retailers Association here in support of House Bill 9.
  • The first aspect of House Bill 9, and I know you're now considering this alternative.
  • I'm president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, and I'm testifying in strong support of HB
  • Glenn Hammer, I'm president and CEO of the Texas Association of Business, and we strongly support SB
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This is simply an extension of the existing program for another two years.
  • I'm with the association very much in support of the bill.
  • Those streams kind of defeat the whole purpose of this bifurcation of these funding methods.
  • all of the other projects as well. well included in that program of projects.
  • The expansion of the district is necessary to accommodate the annexation of five additional tracts of
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Apr 16th, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have five bills, one of ...five bills, one of which was added last night.
  • This is kind of a small business piece of legislation.
  • I am not a fan of tobacco products or smoking or vaping at all, it is a less harmful alternative.
  • It means that these products were deemed over a four-year review in millions of pages of submission of
  • Well, members of the committee, I know that we've passed a lot of... that we've passed a lot of bills
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Mar 6th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • because of what some of my family members have of what some of my family members have of what some of
  • of here I said my amamos in the day of of here I said my amamos in the day of of of of 2025 amamos want
  • a lot of grief for a lot of cause of a lot of grief for a lot of cause of a lot of grief for a lot of
  • of the urgency of now because of the hush Lounge of now because of the hush Lounge of now because of
  • off of all of those stops where dollars off of all of those stops where dollars off of all of those
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , including the creation of an alternative program designated to ensure health care. benefit plan coverage
  • the Live Well Texas program and the expansion of Medicaid eligibility to provide health benefit coverage
  • of Peers to the venue of the prosecution of an election offense, and to the designation of the celebration
  • HB 918 by Scofield We are relating to the authority of a property owners association to regulate the
  • assembly association and speech of property owners or residents refer to the committee on Development
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/15/26

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, uh, I also am the chair of the Autism Treatment Association of Minnesota.
  • I'm also the current president of the Mental Health Provider Association of Minnesota.
  • Administrators, and also on behalf of the Minnesota Rural County Association.
  • of MAXA, Minnesota Association behalf of MAXA, Minnesota Association for<01:03:34.000> County
  • and also on behalf of the Minnesota Rural<01:03:41.160> County<01:03:41.480> Association.
Bills: HF4207, HF4338