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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services May 5th, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, was developed because some stakeholders have raised some concerns that the private activity bonds
- And mixed income housing projects sustains community development and reduces barriers for housing developers
- developers.
- To streamline finance processes for developers and reduces administrative burdens. With that, Mr.
- So, um, when you set the establishment of a priority, what you try to do is get the developer.
Bills:
HJR40
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 11th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- So we're full steam ahead on our march program to we're developing a larger cut by the name of starship
- Like I mentioned, that we're building the majority of that vehicle and developing it in Starbase.
- I know we're very proud of our South Texas development, but I am you know, I think Florida is going to
- So we are space, Florida, State Spice Point finance and business development authority.
- We have basically to business area that we have a business development site.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The new development is expected to include housing.
- And that's probably the reason why they got their development done.
- There could be incentives for developers as we move forward with this.
- Are developers losing out on a whole unit? Are these tanks going underground?
- So these are large-scale developments that we're hoping to encourage.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources held a hybrid hearing with testimony on a range of environmental bills. Early testimony focused on H. 1018, which would update management of the Commonwealth’s water resources and limit new conditions on historic water registrations. Water officials from Wellesley and the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission supported the bill, arguing that drought-related restrictions on registered withdrawals are difficult to administer, create customer confusion, and can undermine utility revenue needed for infrastructure upgrades. A Massachusetts Waterworks Association representative also backed the bill, saying registered systems have long operated within their allocations and should not have those withdrawals conditioned by regulation.
A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 1040, which would ban tire-derived materials on playgrounds and playing fields. The bill’s petitioner, environmental advocates, and an environmental chemist testified that crumb rubber and other tire-derived infill can release chemicals into soil and water and may pose risks to aquatic life and public health. Committee members asked about alternatives and costs; witnesses said natural grass and some organic infills are available, though more research is needed on some substitutes. Rep. Schwartz also testified on CSO-related bills, describing combined sewer overflows as a public health and environmental problem and saying the bills set deadlines but leave implementation methods to local and regional officials. Rep. Chacolo supported H. 909, a grant program for low-noise, low-emission landscape equipment, citing worker health, noise, and emissions concerns, and Sen. Cyr testified for bills addressing coastal and environmental acidification and nutrient pollution.
The hearing also included extensive testimony on H. 4040, which would prevent discharge of radioactive materials from the Pilgrim decommissioning process. Speakers including a Sierra Club representative, a physician, and the Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association opposed Holtec’s plan to dispose of radioactive wastewater through evaporation or discharge, citing public health, transparency, and economic risks to fisheries and coastal communities. Another large block of testimony addressed CSO legislation, especially H. 1046 and related bills for the MWRA service area. Environmental groups, residents, and river users described sewage overflows into the Charles, Mystic, and Alewife Brook, impacts on health and recreation, and the need for a timeline to eliminate or sharply reduce overflows. Industry representatives opposed the CSO and waste bills, arguing they would be costly, duplicative, and disruptive, while waste facility operators said they already use continuous emissions monitoring and comply with existing regulations. No votes were taken during the hearing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Rural Issues Mar 25th, 2026
Special Committee on Rural Issues
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 3375 does not stop infrastructure development in Missouri.
- House Bill 3375 does not stop infrastructure development in Missouri.
- Developers are currently negotiating with landowners, and let's keep it that way.
- Solar and wind developers cannot exercise eminent domain or condemn property.
- Actually, I think it was testimony from the energy developer guys.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Rural Issues
Summary:
The Special Committee on Rural Issues heard House Bill 3375, sponsored by Rep. Koslow, a broad eminent domain reform measure aimed at protecting landowners, especially farmers and ranchers. The bill would create protections for beginning farmers and ranchers, require 15 days’ notice before surveyors enter property, extend the response period in eminent domain cases from 10 days to 60 days, bar eminent domain for wind and solar facilities, require land restoration and maintenance after construction, increase compensation to 125% of fair market value in certain cases, add tax-liability compensation, change treatment of heritage and blight-related compensation, and allow attorney’s fees when a landowner wins a higher award than the condemning authority offered. Members raised concerns about the bill’s scope, its effect on energy development, and several drafting and implementation issues, including surveyor access, maintenance standards, and whether the bill could create conflicts with existing attorney-fee provisions. The sponsor said he was open to changes and noted that an HCS would address some drafting errors and feedback.
Testimony in support came from the Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, a landowner/banker, and attorney Brent Hayden, who argued that landowners are often pressured into quick, low offers and should be treated as partners rather than obstacles. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency, due process, compensation, and restoration standards, and that it would not stop infrastructure development. Hayden described current eminent domain practice as giving landowners little leverage over route selection or restoration and said the bill would create needed discipline for condemning authorities. Several supporters also defended the wind-and-solar restriction as a response to the amount of land those projects can require and to concerns about using eminent domain for generation projects.
Opposition came from the Missouri Energy Development Association, municipal utilities, and MoDOT. Opponents said they agreed some reforms may be reasonable but warned the bill, as written, could increase costs, delay projects, and create litigation risk that would ultimately be passed on to customers and taxpayers. MoDOT said the fiscal impact could be substantial, potentially doubling annual right-of-way spending. Utility representatives also cautioned that the bill could conflict with existing attorney-fee rules and should be aligned with compromise language from other legislation. The hearing ended without a vote or committee action, with the sponsor and witnesses indicating further negotiations and possible revisions were expected.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- CID is a tool that helps us accomplish a couple of things with regard to new development.
- CID is a tool that helps us accomplish a couple of things with regard to new development.
- One, it helps us get infrastructure in place in advance of the development, and two, it helps us make
- Again, this is a method where developers can put in place infrastructure necessary for the development
- applies to folks that are either developing the development or buying into that development.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Despite these differences, we unite around shared goals in higher education, workforce development, and
- Specifically, the department requires schools to develop operational plans to help ensure that schools
- In contrast, as part of our review, we found that an elementary school that did develop and implement
- Are you asking if they are part of developing the training? Yes. Yes, they are.
- who are solely dedicated to the development and the monitoring of emergency operations plans.
Committee:
House House Education Committee of Reference
Summary:
The committee began with member and staff introductions, then acted as the Education Committee of Reference for three required reviews. The first was the Credit Enhancement Eligibility Board sunset review. A governor’s office representative explained the board was created in 2016 to help qualifying schools, mostly charter schools, obtain lower-cost financing by guaranteeing debt with a $100 million fund. He said the board has approved 15 projects, has not met recently because it is at its statutory leverage limit, and has no dedicated staff or budget. Members supported continuation, and the committee voted by voice vote to recommend the board be continued for 10 years, until July 1, 2036.
The committee then heard the sunset review of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). WICHE leadership described its regional higher education compact and its student exchange and cost-savings programs, including WUE, WRGP, and PSEP. They said the programs save Arizona students money, bring students into Arizona institutions, and help address workforce shortages, especially in health care. A WICHE commissioner and the Arizona Board of Regents executive director also testified in support, emphasizing benefits for Arizona students, universities, and workforce pipelines. The committee voted by voice vote to recommend WICHE be continued for 10 years, until July 1, 2036.
The final item was the Auditor General’s performance audit of the Arizona Department of Education school safety program. The audit found the program had grown to more than $128 million and funded over 1,000 school safety positions, but ADE did not ensure many sampled schools complied with requirements such as operational plans, safety teams, annual training, activity logs, and reimbursement documentation. The Auditor General said the department relied too heavily on written attestations and lacked sufficient monitoring and guidance, and recommended stronger oversight, written procedures, and better review of reimbursements. ADE’s school safety director responded that the department had expanded training and documentation systems, was implementing the audit recommendations, and had begun risk-based monitoring; he also said the department would add staff and invited the Auditor General to meet with ADE and ASU’s evaluator. After the audit discussion, the committee began considering House Bill 2142, which would create a school safety center at ADE and allow up to 10% of school safety program funds for administration, with members raising questions about monitoring emergency operations plans, disability-related evacuation planning, and coordination with other state agencies.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Jul 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- That gave counties the time to develop budgets, hire and recruit staff, and train them in order to meet
- and deployers to make ...which would require AI developers and deployers to make reasonable efforts
- This bill will ensure developers and health care professionals collaborate. ...patients from harm.
- We also know that transparency from developers will be very helpful to assist deployers address bias,
- Would you like to address any issues related to the developer-deployer conundrum or anything else?
Summary:
The committee heard several health-related measures. SB 27 by Senator Umberg would revise and expand California’s CARE Court by limiting the expansion to people with bipolar I disorder with psychotic features, clarifying the definition of “clinically stabilized,” and narrowing the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Supporters, including behavioral health officials and family members, said the bill would reduce dismissals and better serve people with severe illness; opponents warned the expansion would strain county staffing and housing resources and could undermine voluntary engagement. The bill passed on a do pass motion to the Committee on Public Safety.
SB 503 by Senator Weber Pierson would require AI tools used in health care facilities to be identified, monitored, and mitigated for bias when used in clinical decision-making or resource allocation. The author and supporters from Kaiser Permanente and the California Medical Association said the bill would help prevent discriminatory outcomes and improve trust and safety. The committee discussed the need to clarify developer and deployer responsibilities, and the bill passed as amended to Privacy and Consumer Protection.
SB 68 by Senator Menjivar would require restaurants to provide written allergen information for the top nine food allergens, with tiered flexibility for smaller establishments. The bill was supported by patients, families, nurses, and allergy organizations, who described severe reactions and the difficulty of relying on verbal disclosures alone. The California Restaurant Association opposed unless amended, seeking broader use of the national model food code and additional liability language. The bill passed as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 403 by Senator Blakespear, which would remove the sunset from the End of Life Option Act; supporters described the law as a compassionate, well-functioning option for terminally ill patients, while faith-based groups opposed it. The bill passed to Judiciary. Later, SB 41 by Senator Wiener was introduced to rein in pharmacy benefit manager practices that steer patients to mail-order pharmacies and reimburse community pharmacies below cost; community pharmacists and several health organizations testified in support, describing pharmacy closures and patient access problems.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session: 2025 First Special Session - part 3 Jun 9th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- No, Department of Economic Development hasn't even finished making the rules yet, and this is going to
- issue; it's an economic development issue.
- You are doing workforce and economic development work.
- One example is that it's a lost opportunity that we didn't invest in the Renewable Development Account
- To be leased to the Center for Communication and Development, but we found out that the Center already
NH
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee:
Senate Finance
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- response to rising burnout and workforce strain, to collaborate and advance research, leadership development
- , and shared solutions that strengthen resilience, improve workplace culture, Leadership development
- He has been honored by Tucson Mayor Regina Romero for his role in the development and training of the
- His work focuses on responsible and sustainable real estate development.
- We have put our faith in the development of new technologies for putting people to death and debated
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- This relates to conservation and replacement of trees during development and process, work group report
- This conference report relates to the conservation of trees during the land development process, Planning
- District 8, minimum tree canopy or cover percentages, and requirements after development.
- It lays out the development of a public employee relations board and a home care authority, and establishes
- conference report, the second conference report, relates to regulation of gaming, commerce and development
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This helped develop a new north-south route in Kootenai County, connecting two fairly busy roads that
- This helped develop a new north-south route in Cootney County, connecting two fairly busy roads that
- the Roadmaster programs are focused more on the construction and maintenance side, and then we've developed
- So we helped develop a program really aimed at local roadway employees.
- Once developed, we'll be able to utilize it by all local agencies, not just for our program or for our
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 533, which would eliminate the vehicle registration sticker program. The sponsor said the stickers are often unreadable or obscured, law enforcement already runs plates during stops, and the change would save the Idaho Transportation Department an estimated $300,000 while keeping the agency neutral. Senators asked about other states that have ended sticker programs and the original purpose of the stickers; the sponsor said the visual color system was once used to identify expired registrations, but that is no longer effective. The committee moved the bill to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, and the motion carried.
The committee also introduced RS 33330, sponsored by Senator Hart, to clarify what constitutes a valid right-of-way and highway. Hart described a recent Shoshone County dispute involving an old, incomplete road process and a vague legal description that led to litigation over access across private property. The proposal would require a record, survey, and public hearing process, and would make clear that counties or highway districts are not obligated to maintain every public right-of-way. The motion to introduce the RS passed.
Members then received an update from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (ELTAC). The administrator reviewed the agency’s role serving cities, counties, and highway districts through training, technical assistance, and administration of federal and state transportation programs. She highlighted federal aid projects, the T2 training center, grant-writing assistance, the Children Pedestrian Safety Program, and the Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program, noting major investments, completed bridge projects, and the use of state funds to accelerate repairs and reduce local taxpayer burden. The committee asked about ELTAC’s coordination with ITD and how local governments seek funding help. Finally, the committee approved the February 10, 2026 minutes and adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- This helped develop a new north-south route in Cootney County, connecting two fairly busy roads that
- This helped develop a new north-south route in Cootney County, connecting two fairly busy roads that
- the Roadmaster programs are focused more on the construction and maintenance side, and then we've developed
- So we helped develop a program really aimed at local roadway employees.
- Once developed, we'll be able to utilize it by all local agencies, not just for our program or for our
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Conservation and Natural Resources Feb 2nd, 2026
Conservation and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- talking about buying out homes that are continual in a floodplain, but asked how they would prevent developers
- in the future from developing in floodplains so this would not remain a continual problem.
- The city or county would have to designate that area as a greenway for flooding so that it is not developed
- But how are we going to prevent in the future from developers to develop in floodplains so this isn't
- the city or county would have to designate that area as a greenway for flooding so that it isn't developed
Committee:
House Conservation and Natural Resources
Summary:
The Committee on Conservation and Natural Resources heard House Bill 1624, sponsored by Rep. Sassmann, which updates Missouri’s invasive plant law. The bill makes clerical corrections to Latin plant names and extends the existing affidavit requirement, previously applied to nurseries and nursery dealers, to seed dealers so they cannot knowingly sell seeds of listed invasive species. Support came from the Missouri Municipal League, Sierra Club, Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, an individual landowner, and the Conservation Federation of Missouri, all describing the bill as a needed cleanup and expansion of last year’s law. One witness from Armourvine opposed the bill, arguing the plants have medicinal uses and warning against broader restrictions on landowner choice. No vote was taken in the hearing.
The committee then heard House Bill 1736, sponsored by Rep. Wellenkamp, a disaster resilience measure focused on parks and flood mitigation. The bill would allow cities and counties to use existing sales tax revenue tied to parks to buy repetitive-loss properties, remove structures, and convert those areas into natural floodways, greenways, or other stormwater management spaces that still function as parks. The sponsor and several members discussed repeated flood damage in St. Charles, St. Louis County, and other river communities, emphasizing that the proposal would help with voluntary buyouts, reduce long-term losses, and avoid expensive concrete infrastructure. Members asked about eminent domain, funding limits, and how the land would be kept from future development; the sponsor said the bill is limited to voluntary sales and local discretion.
Support for HB 1736 came from St. Charles County and the Sierra Club, which said the bill would clarify eligible park fund uses, support natural stormwater infrastructure, and protect environmental and economic resilience. Committee members from affected districts described local examples where buyouts and park conversions had worked or where flooded homes remain a burden. There was no opposition testimony, and the hearing concluded without a vote.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/14/2026 - 31st Annual Indian Nations & Tribes Legislative Day
Transcript Highlights:
- state is headed, from water stewardship and long-term sustainability to infrastructure, energy development
- Agriculture, gaming, and economic development have all helped us to provide for our people.
- Agriculture, gaming, and economic development have all helped us to provide for our people.
- Building a better future for our children requires an investment in economic development, which for the
- As new technologies are developed and the gaming industry continues to evolve, it is vital that we work
Summary:
The joint protocol session for the 31st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day opened with a blessing, presentation of the colors, the national anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen welcomed tribal leaders and emphasized the importance of government-to-government collaboration, tribal sovereignty, and continued partnership on issues affecting Arizona.
The main address was delivered by Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Chairman Timothy Williams, who focused on water, sovereignty, economic development, and border issues. He warned that Colorado River negotiations and the expiration of interim guidelines require tribes to be included in any future water-management framework, noting that Arizona tribes hold senior federally recognized water rights. He also highlighted tribal economic enterprises, schools, jobs, and public services funded by tribal revenue, and urged the Legislature to consult tribes on any water agreement.
Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Verlin Jose spoke about the Nation’s size, its role as a major employer, and the need for unity in the face of federal policy changes and cuts. He stressed border security on tribal lands, saying the Nation has spent millions annually on border-related efforts and has seen success through cooperative agreements without a fixed wall. He also emphasized water conservation, the importance of the Colorado River and CAP, and the economic benefits of tribal gaming, which he said has contributed billions to Arizona’s state and local governments while supporting tribal infrastructure and services. The session concluded with an introduction for a poetry reading by Dr. Laura Tohi of the Navajo Nation; no votes or legislative actions were taken.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Industry and Business Apr 2nd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Industry and Business
Transcript Highlights:
- Yesterday, we talked about the small business development centers and their role in this.
- Yesterday, we talked about the small business development centers and their role in this.
- They're all about business development.
- Why not just have one of the Commerce Department employees take care of this, develop a website, and
- Maybe there's the same person that's working on development efforts, wherever they may be, just looks
Committee:
Senate Industry and Business
Summary:
The Senate Industry and Business Committee met to take up remaining business, focusing mainly on House Bill 1191, which would create an Office of Entrepreneurship within the Department of Commerce, and noting that House Bill 1584 on pharmacy benefit managers would be held until amendments were ready. Members discussed whether the entrepreneurship effort should be housed in Commerce, whether it would duplicate existing private and nonprofit resources, and whether the state should be creating a new government function at all. Supporters said Commerce is the right place, the bill contains no appropriation, and the office would mainly direct small businesses and startups to existing resources and report back on demand and staffing needs. Opponents warned it could grow into another government entity and argued private industry and existing programs are better suited to provide coaching and mentorship.
Testimony and discussion referenced small business development centers, the Kauffman/Right to Start model, and other startup support programs already operating in the state or elsewhere. Members also cited a local entrepreneur’s experience as an example of the value of mentorship, networking, and guidance from private-sector groups, while others stressed that government should focus on pointing people to those resources rather than running the assistance itself. The committee emphasized that the bill would ask Commerce to identify how it could support entrepreneurship with existing staff and to report on its efforts.
A motion for a do pass recommendation on House Bill 1191 was made and seconded. The committee voted 3-2 in favor, with Senators Klein, Kessel, and Chairman Barta voting aye and Senator Inget voting nay; Vice Chair Bame’s vote was not recorded in the final tally as read. Senator Kessel was designated as the carrier. The committee then noted it would reconvene later in the day after floor session, with the PBM bill expected to be taken up once amendments were available.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- MILLION IN ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED FACILITIES, 50 MILLION FOR DEVELOPMENT
- BILL 728. 4.2 MILITANT INCREASE FUNDING FOR BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGS. $1 MILLION TO DEVELOP
- ALARMINGLY NURSES FACE TWICE THE RISK OF DEVELOPING RESPIRATORY COMPLICATION THAN THAT OF THE GENERAL
- THIS BILL REQUIRES THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO DEVELOP
- WE WILL HAVE UNIVERSITIES BUT THEY WOULD DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOSPITALS WHERE THE BABIES ARE BORN
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's easy for children to abuse it and to suffer serious negative side effects especially on young developing
- damage, permanent... spinal cord injury and addiction, which is especially problematic in young developing
- It's so harmful for young developing brains that it's actually classified as an abused volatile chemical
- And now instead it's being given at higher percentages directly to developing brains.
- We have a lot of data regarding short-term and and lack of oxygen to developing brains. long-term damage
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- easy for children to abuse it and to suffer serious negative side effects, especially on young developing
- brain damage, permanent spinal cord injury, and addiction, which is especially problematic in young developing
- It's so harmful for young developing brains that it's actually classified as an abused volatile chemical
- not allowed to be in the room, and now instead it's being given at higher percentages directly to developing
- And the concerns of asphyxiation and lack of oxygen to developing brains.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
municipal libraries, state funding, gender identity, public events, children's literature, SB 19, Texas, political subdivision, local government, county, city, municipality, taxpayer-funded lobbying, lobbying ban, public funds, registered lobbyist, Chapter 305, Government Code, Local Government Code, county association dues
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- THEY ARE BOTH FULLY DEVELOPED AND CURRENTLY IN THE USER ACCEPTANCE TESTING PHASE CURRENTLY IN THE TESTING
- DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE STILL ONGOING FOR THOSE. THEY WILL BE WRAPPING UP AND THE SUMMER.
- HOW CLOSELY HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING WITH THEM IN DEVELOPING THE METHODOLOGY TO DEVELOP THAT UNIQUE IDENTIFIER
- WE ARE IN THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF SEVERAL MODULES.
- IN THE JUNE OR JULY TIMEFRAME AS WE PLAN TO WRAP UP ALL THE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.