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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any questions for the bill<00:20:31.480><c> author?</c> bill author? bill author? Rep.
- </c><01:34:23.400><c> Um</c> Sherburne County. Um Sherburne County.
- My name is John Johnson, and I'm a county commissioner in Itasca County.
- My name is John Johnson, and I'm a county commissioner in Itasca County.
- County. County.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF4308, Monticello nuclear plant, Prairie Island, renewable development account, RDA, nuclear waste, spent fuel, dry cask storage, utility tax, commercial-industrial property tax, state general levy, property tax exemption, residential heating fuels, natural gas tax exemption, electricity sales tax exemption, year-round sales tax exemption, distributed solar energy standard, solar mandate, community solar, grid modernization
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So I mean 16 authorizes fees if you have an election and 15 as amended in 2020 authorizes fees without
- </c><00:08:42.080><c> the</c> hiring staff and and authorizing the hiring staff and and authorizing the
- Nor would the 2020 authorization.
- Title 15 authorizes and purposes.
- </c> authority and other statutes. authority and other statutes.
Committee:
Joint Select Water Committee
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- When I'm not in the dean role, I have 4 rural health clinics that are in counties that have no other
- We're the only healthcare provider in those counties, and we serve over 30,000 patients.
- This county might be different than another one. burning is, is highly fluid.
- for reviewing and approving or denying a prior authorization request.
- With the prior authorization.
Bills:
HB139
Committee:
House Insurance
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The only metro court in the state is in Bernalillo County.
- So it's not trusted authorities, plural. It's one authority.
- I was the first Hispanic ever elected out of Lee County.
- Before I got elected, I was running against a Democrat county commissioner.
- He stood for his county. They used to call it the Cowboy Coalition.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- H.R. 915, a bill to authorize small...
- Sherman, who authored a bill in this legislation, H.R. 965...
- I am proud to have co-authored six pieces of legislation that are in...
- Green, who authored... from Texas, Mr.
- Prince George's County, I had cases that were kind of the same ilk.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PBS/WAL Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 10:30 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- to do so uh not have the legal authority to do so uh however<00:19:23.760><c> a</c><00:19:23.919><c>
- For Part III, we currently don't have the authority to work outside of the division's lands, and if we
- </c><00:31:54.919><c> can</c> code that then the counties can code that then the counties can adopt<00
- Yes, it authorizes them to do that, but doesn't mandate anything specific.
- it's it it authorizes them to do<00:45:06.440><c> that</c><00:45:06.960><c> but</c><00:45:07.160><c>
Summary:
The committee met on March 19, 2025, and heard testimony on several measures before taking up decision-making. Senate Bill 1381, relating to the Hawaii National Guard, received support from the Department of Defense and other testifiers and was recommended to pass as is. Senate Bill 422, relating to education and high school diplomas for veterans, also drew support from the Department of Education, the Military Affairs Council, and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and was recommended to pass as is. Senate Bill 414, relating to restoring access to disaster-affected areas in Lahaina, was discussed with testimony from HHFDC and others; members agreed to amend the bill to refer to the Department of Transportation as the acquiring agency, and the measure was recommended to pass with amendments.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 223, relating to fire prevention. The Department of Land and Natural Resources supported the bill but recommended changes to make the wildland-urban interface code a matter for the State Fire Council/State Fire Marshal rather than statute, and noted it lacked authority to mandate fuel reduction work on lands outside its control. Members also discussed community fuel reduction funding, with DLNR indicating that $10 million would be an effective amount and describing current funding for equipment, outreach, and positions. The chair proposed amendments to make fuel reduction on non-set-aside lands permissive rather than mandatory, to allow the State Fire Council to amend the state fire code to include easement holders, and to note a defective date and the funding request in the committee report. The bill was recommended to pass with amendments, with one member voting with reservations.
In a later decision-making session, the committee considered Senate Bill 1379, relating to emergency preparedness and Community Readiness Centers, and Senate Bill 371, relating to property damage of critical infrastructure facilities. For SB 1379, the chair proposed an HD1 incorporating the Hawaii Advisory Council on Emergency Management and county emergency management in site-selection criteria, adding geographic resilience considerations, changing the defective date, and noting $10.8 million for site design plus $1.2 million for contract support; the bill passed with amendments, with reservations from some members over county input and funding. For SB 371, the chair amended the bill to remove recklessly/negligently causing damage and require intentional conduct throughout, while leaving other issues for Judiciary review; the bill passed with amendments, with at least one member voting with reservations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We're receiving counties about this.
- , which in Medicaid terms is a service authorization, but what it really is is a prior authorization.
- </c><00:36:33.359><c> but</c> go through a a prior authorization but go through a a prior authorization
- </c> really is is a prior authorization really is is a prior authorization and<00:36:46.720><c> so</c
- </c> the use of AI to deny pre-authorizations the use of AI to deny pre-authorizations when<00:43:23.920
Bills:
HF3378
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
Keywords:
human services, Optum reports, data privacy, transparency, legislative oversight, 1183, house
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Courts, Corrections and Justice Sep 23rd, 2025
Courts, Corrections & Justice Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Bernalillo County to present day.
- The representatives of the county were here.
- Well, we got the county manager, of course, but I've met the association of counties.
- County.
- We're funded through the Behavioral Health Authority and the one-eighth gross receipts tax that the county
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- I think if you look at counties, if you compare counties who have engaged in an active role in economic
- I think if you look at counties, if you compare counties who have engaged in an active role in economic
- I think if you look at counties, if you compare counties who have engaged in an active role in economic
- I think if you look at counties, if you compare counties who have engaged in an active role in economic
- I think if you look at counties, if you compare counties who have engaged in an active role in economic
Bills:
HB0150
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
Wyoming business council, economic development, task force, evaluation, policy reform, 916, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and then we have the autonomous vehicle bill uh that I'm authoring.
- The autonomous vehicle bill uh that I'm authoring.
- The re bill um in mostly Wilton County.
- </c> favor of the EE1 amendment so the author favor of the EE1 amendment so the author can<00:04:23.280
- </c><00:59:09.040><c> for</c> Kaggel, and the other co-authors for Kaggel, and the other co-authors for
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
Keywords:
vehicle platooning, transportation, public safety, pilot project, Wilkin County, Grant County, autonomous vehicles, transportation regulations, driverless cars, safety standards, first responder interaction, school bus, third-party testing, driver certification, transportation regulation, 1183, house
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 04/22/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh we have this needs a bill author.
- </c> Asmusson has a desire to um to author Asmusson has a desire to um to author this.<01:03:14.799><
- </c><01:15:08.239><c> and</c> Association of Minnesota Counties and Association of Minnesota Counties
- </c><01:34:23.280><c> We</c> the county and state level. We the county and state level.
- </c><02:35:01.600><c> Um</c> author. Representative O'Driscoll. Um author.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the sheriff of Anoka County.
- I'm the sheriff of Anoka County.
- I'm the sheriff of Anoka County.
- I'm the sheriff of Anoka County.
- I'm the sheriff of Anoka County.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Sheriff Dana Wit, Hennepin County.
- County commissioners, school in support.
- I am Sheriff Dana Wit, Henipin County.
- </c><00:49:10.079><c> One</c> different schools in Henipin County.
- One different schools in Henipin County.
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
immigration status, undocumented students, immigrant rights, K-12 education, public school enrollment, Plyler v. Doe, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, law enforcement access, ICE, immigration enforcement, civil lawsuit, private right of action, injunctive relief, mandamus, student records, directory information, parental engagement, equal access to education
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Mar 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Fourth, the bill authorizes a penalties and interest waiver allowing taxpayers to set up a three-year
- The rates are divided into seven geographic regions, numbered 1 through 6 as well as Spokane County.
- This would impact future rate increases in those four counties referenced earlier.
- Yeah, so the authorization period for children varies depending on how many days per week they're authorized
- So 22 days is an average, but some children are authorized for 20 and some for 25.
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee held its last scheduled public hearing of the year on March 9, 2026, taking testimony on House Bill 2487, Substitute House Bill 2689, and Engrossed House Bill 2681. For HB 2487, staff and the Department of Revenue explained that the bill would narrow a B&O tax exemption for insurance-related businesses after a 2024 Supreme Court decision, make several related changes including annuity and assigned risk plan exemptions, adjust the advanced computing surcharge threshold for certain affiliated groups, and allow a penalties-and-interest waiver with a repayment plan. DOR supported the bill as clarifying the original intent and preventing double taxation, while insurers and health plan groups opposed it, arguing it would create higher costs, retroactive tax liability, and uncertainty; consumer and policy groups testified in support, saying it closes a loophole and restores the intended tax structure. Committee members questioned the retroactivity, the number of affected businesses, and the fiscal estimates, and the chair reminded members that amendment requests were due by noon for the next day’s executive session.
For Substitute HB 2689, staff described changes to the Working Connections Child Care program that would keep income eligibility at 60% of state median income, reduce future rate-setting from the 85th to the 75th percentile, block enhanced rates for certain cross-region providers, cancel the planned move to enrollment-based prospective payments, revise attendance-based reimbursement to a full month for absences of 10 days or fewer and half-month for longer absences, and require a 65% market survey response rate for validity. The fiscal note projected substantial savings, offset by implementation and staffing costs. SEIU 925 and Head Start representatives supported the simpler House approach to attendance billing but raised concerns about the new survey threshold and the risk of increased audits and provider burden; they also noted an amendment under discussion to address the 2026 survey issue. Committee questions focused on how a full month is defined under the attendance rules.
For HB 2681, staff said the bill would raise annual issuance and renewal fees for cannabis producer, processor, and retail licenses by $400, generating about $866,000 per year for the dedicated cannabis account with minimal administrative cost. No one signed up to testify, and the chair closed the hearing without a vote on any of the bills. The chair also thanked committee staff for their work and reiterated that amendments for the heard bills were due by noon that day.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not expand the definition of nuisance or create new government authority.
- Chip Denmark, Lieutenant with the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
- Today I am here to present local bill HB 4019 on behalf of Lake County.
- If approved, Hillsborough will join the 39 counties allowing the parents of the children to know who
- Passports in that area are issued by the Palestinian Authority.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Apr 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides parking authorities with the ability to provide outside of their charting jurisdiction.
- Does Commerce have rulemaking authority to do that, or is it just how are they going to promulgate?
- We delegate the rulemaking authority to them in the bill. Okay. Is there a current program?
- We hear from them trying to pay for their lot fees in Osceola County, rental assistance.
- We hear from them trying to pay for their lot fees in Osceola County, rental assistance.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development considered a full agenda of transportation, economic development, housing, emergency services, and specialty license plate bills. Several measures were explained and advanced without opposition, including the Department of Transportation agency bill (CS/CS/SB 1662), a Purple Heart toll exemption bill (CS/SB 574), a Florida Highway Patrol specialty plate bill (CS/SB 824), a construction disruption assistance loan program for small businesses (CS/CS/SB 324), a manufactured housing assistance bill for local housing plans (CS/SB 1714), a foreign agents registration bill (CS/CS/SB 766), military academy specialty plates (CS/SB 1024), a Safe Coastal Wildlife specialty plate (CS/SB 1246), an emergency services warning-light bill (CS/SB 1644), the Florida Wildflower specialty plate (SB 1152), and a toll exemption bill for 100% disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients (CS/SB 532).
The committee adopted amendments on several bills. On CS/CS/SB 1662, Senator Collins’ strike-all amendment made a range of DOT-related changes, including the Florida Transportation Academy, seaport and airport accountability provisions, and allowing cranes to move under special blanket permits at night. On CS/CS/SB 324, the committee adopted a delete-everything amendment and a further amendment removing liability language; the bill would create a revolving loan program for small businesses harmed by public works construction, with members raising concerns about eligibility, verification of losses, and public records issues for financial documents. On CS/SB 766, an amendment clarified definitions and aligned the bill with federal FARA standards, including a 20% beneficial ownership threshold. On CS/SB 532, an amendment added Purple Heart recipients to the toll exemption.
Testimony and debate were generally supportive, with several outside witnesses appearing in favor of the bills, including Florida PBA, the Florida Manufactured Homeowners Federation, the Florida Manufactured Housing Association, the Center for Security Policy, and the Florida Wildflower Foundation. Members highlighted constituent impacts and policy concerns on a few measures, especially the construction disruption loan bill and the disabled veteran toll exemption, where some senators suggested narrowing the scope or adding protections. All bills considered were reported favorably, and senators later requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on selected tabs before the committee adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Apr 10th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- It provides parking authorities with the ability to provide outside of their chartering jurisdiction.
- Does Commerce have rulemaking authority to do that, or is it just how are they going to promulgate?
- We delegate the rulemaking authority to them in the bill. Okay. Is there a current program?
- We hear from them trying to pay for their lot fees in Osceola County, rental assistance.
- We hear from them trying to pay for their lot fees in Osceola County, rental assistance.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met to consider a full agenda of bills, beginning with CS/CS/SB 1662, the Department of Transportation agency bill. Senator Collins presented a strike-all amendment that retained creation of the Florida Transportation Academy, clarified the Florida Transportation Research Institute, restored legislative budget commission review for certain work program amendments, adjusted small-business and supply-chain grant provisions, added airport and seaport accountability measures, and allowed special blanket permits for oversized cranes to travel at night under FDOT safety protocols. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also favorably reported SB 574, allowing Florida Purple Heart license plate holders to pass tolls free, and CS/SB 824, creating a specialty plate supporting Florida Highway Patrol troopers and scholarships.
The committee then took up CS/SB 324, which creates a revolving low-interest loan program at the Department of Commerce for small businesses harmed by significant public works construction. Senator Smith described a local example involving prolonged sewer work in Orlando that hurt businesses in the Lake Ivanhoe district. Members raised concerns about fiscal impact, eligibility standards, proof of loss, business age, and whether financial records should be protected from public disclosure. The bill was amended to remove a hotline, add a webpage, and refine liability language, and the committee reported it favorably. The committee also favorably reported CS/SB 1714, requiring local housing assistance plans to include support for mobile home owners, including lot-rent assistance; CS/SB 766, revising registration requirements for agents and organizations tied to foreign countries of concern; and CS/SB 1024, creating specialty plates for the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Naval Academy.
Additional measures approved included CS/SB 1246, authorizing a Save Coastal Wildlife specialty plate with proceeds going to the Zoo Miami Foundation; CS/SB 1644, expanding warning light use for volunteer firefighters, medical staff, and organ transport vehicles, with discussion focused on Hatzalah emergency services; SB 1152, increasing the Florida Wildflower specialty plate fee to support conservation, research, and native seed industry development; and CS/SB 532, exempting 100% disabled veterans from tolls. An amendment to SB 532 also added Purple Heart recipients to the toll exemption. Several members requested to be recorded voting in the affirmative on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned after all bills were reported favorably.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA Public Hearing 03-11-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Another thing is that Hawaii County already has county programs for the kids during the summer, so maybe
- The City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services is in opposition.
- </c><00:15:37.519><c> of</c> City and County of City and County of Honolulu<00:15:39.560><c> in</c><00
- Which authorizes counties to adopt the use of electronic license plates and for intentionally obscuring
- uh just adding the city and County uh just adding the city and county<00:36:37.839><c> to</c><00:36:
Summary:
The Committee on Transportation and Culture heard testimony on several transportation-related bills. HB 1422, which would exempt certain community-based organizations providing transportation services from motor carrier law, drew support from the Department of Transportation, PUC, DLNR, Kauaʻi County, the Hōnaunau Initiative, and others; members asked about narrowing amendments to prevent unintended use, and the bill later advanced with amendments, including a three-year sunset. HB 1162, requiring motorcycle instruction permit applicants to complete a DOT-approved basic rider course, received support from DOT and Honolulu Customer Services; it advanced with amendments to address city and county concerns and to allow more implementation time. HB 1259, which would remove the need for an engineering study when reducing speed limits by up to 10 mph, had mixed testimony and was deferred for further discussion. HB 1260, establishing summer streets pilot programs for counties other than Oʻahu, drew support from DOT, DOH, UH, Hawaiʻi Appleseed, bicycling and public health groups, and individuals; DOH and others asked that Oʻahu be included, but the measure was deferred for later decision-making. HB 177, making civil ID cards free, had opposition from DOT and Honolulu Customer Services and support from health advocates; DOT said the program costs about $1.3 million annually and would need replacement funding, and the bill was deferred. HB 862, authorizing motor coaches, small buses, and vans for school bus services under certain conditions, received broad support from disability advocates, DOE-related entities, neighborhood boards, and private providers, with testimony emphasizing flexibility and accessibility; it was deferred. HB 667, requiring microchip scanning and reporting when deceased cats or dogs are removed from roadways, was supported by DOT, the Hawaiian Humane Society, and many animal groups and individuals, and was passed unamended. HB 960, increasing the cap on certain DOT capital investment contracts, and HB 228, authorizing electronic license plates and banning plate-obscuring devices and flipping devices, were both heard and then deferred. HB 1156, increasing the amount of special facility revenue bonds available for harbor improvements, received support from DOT, the Island Chamber of Commerce, Alakaʻi Energy, and the Harbor Users Group, and was passed unamended to Ways and Means.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- It is in Pinal County, with a little bit of it in Gila and Graham County.
- The system is in Pinal County, with a little bit of it in Gila and Graham County.
- So we in the public power business—Trico Electric, Graham County Co-op, Grand County Co-op, ED3, Whole
- It is in Pinal County, with a little bit of it in Gila and Graham County.
- So we in the public power business—Trico Electric, Graham County Co-op, Grand County Co-op, ED3, Whole
Committee:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Keywords:
groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, irrigation, active management area, domestic use, stock watering, water rights, small modular reactors, energy regulation, environmental compatibility, utility construction, agricultural use, industrial users, water storage, recovery well, Arizona Revised Statutes, water management
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is where the executive branch comes in with the rulemaking authority.
- You should not give your constitutional authority away, which we have done.
- Why would you give away your legislative authority to the executive branch?
- You still have that authority. It's not changing anything that you have now.
- It gives them the authority to clarify that on the front end.
Committee:
House State Affairs
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from March 25 and reordered the agenda to hear House Bill 941 first. HB 941, presented by Speaker Moyle, would move the rules coordinator and related rule publication functions from the executive branch to the Legislative Services Office and eliminate the existing periodic review process for administrative rules. Supporters said the bill would restore legislative control over rules and ensure they match statutory authority; opponents raised separation-of-powers concerns and worried about giving one legislative employee too much power. After questions from several members, the committee voted on a due-pass motion, which failed 8-5.
The committee then reconsidered Senate Bill 1320, a code cleanup measure removing outdated language tied to a State Controller’s Office project fund that ended in 2023. With no testimony in opposition, the committee passed SB 1320 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. It next heard Senate Bill 1236, which repeals the Idaho Women’s Commission because it has been defunded and inactive for years. The sponsor described it as housekeeping, while several women’s advocacy groups and individual testifiers opposed the repeal, arguing the commission still has value in addressing women’s representation, pay, health care, and other issues. After debate, a motion to hold the bill failed 7-6, and the committee then approved SB 1236 for the floor on a 7-6 vote.
Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 1397, presented by Representative Sauter and Senator Woodward, which would bring certain private wastewater systems under Public Utilities Commission oversight if they have 100 or more connections. Supporters said some homeowners are trapped by private sewer monopolies, facing doubled rates and being unable to obtain building permits because systems lack capacity or will-serve letters. Opponents questioned whether the bill would interfere with private contracts, but supporters argued it would provide the same consumer protections already applied to other utility monopolies. The committee passed SB 1397 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation and then adjourned.