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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- been</c><01:13:31.440><c> 65</c><01:13:32.159><c> eyes</c><01:13:32.520><c> and</c><01:13:32.719><c> zero
- </c><01:13:33.080><c> Nays</c> there have been 65 eyes and zero Nays there have been 65 eyes and zero
- There being 66 ayes and zero nays, the bill is passed and its title agreed to.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- term, they're overnight cash, but we too try to earn something on them in that overnight cash than zero
- that made the point of, if I wrote this down right, about 268,000. total women in that program from zero
- to, now it's 12, used to be zero to two, now it's 12. up from 140K average.
- Yeah, zero to two, they were full Medicaid beneficiary.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
budget, House Bill 1, public education, healthcare, border security, federal funding, spending limits
Summary:
The meeting primarily focused on reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming biennium, with substantial discussions around House Bill 1 and its implications for public education, healthcare, and border security. The Comptroller presented a revenue overview indicating a total of $194.6 billion available for general purpose spending, which reflects a slight decrease compared to previous years due to fluctuating economic conditions. Members raised questions regarding spending limits and the impact of federal funding on state programs, highlighting concerns about the sustainability of funding in light of potential changes at the federal level.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC/JHA Joint Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- efforts by many to reduce the risk of wildfire, including our own work, no one should assume the risk is zero
- should assume the our own work no one should assume the risk<00:13:39.519><c> is</c><00:13:39.720><c> zero
- 41.040><c> act</c><00:13:41.360><c> now</c><00:13:42.079><c> I</c><00:13:42.199><c> want</c> risk is zero
- and we must act now I want risk is zero and we must act now I want to<00:13:42.519><c> emphasize</c>
Summary:
The joint committees heard testimony on HB 982 HD1, a wildfire-related measure aimed at creating a wildfire recovery fund and a financing structure to address future catastrophic wildfire liability. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, the Division of Consumer Advocacy, and the Public Utilities Commission submitted comments and were available for questions. Supporters included IBW Local 1260, Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, Clearway Energy Group, Hawaiian Electric, Par Hawaii, and others, while Charter Communications and the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed or raised concerns. Life of the Land supported the bill but urged changes to the definition of a catastrophic wildfire and noted concerns about prudency review language. IBW Local 1260 asked to restore language from the original draft, and Charter warned the bill could impair existing contract and indemnity rights unless amended.
A major focus of the hearing was Hawaiian Electric’s position on the HD1 version. Hawaiian Electric strongly supported the original bill but objected to the HD1 requirement for an additional $500 million shareholder contribution, arguing it was not feasible and could delay or prevent the fund from operating. The company said the bill would help protect customers and improve credit ratings by creating a dedicated revenue stream and a bankruptcy-remote financing structure, which it said would lower borrowing costs over time. Members questioned how the $1 billion securitization amount was chosen, whether credit rating agencies had indicated it was sufficient, and how the bill would work in bankruptcy; Hawaiian Electric said the amount was a balance among interests, not based on a specific agency directive, and that it would follow up on bankruptcy questions.
Opponents and skeptics raised concerns about liability caps, the new claims process, and unclear language on damages above the fund’s limits. The Hawaii Association for Justice argued the bill limits victims’ remedies and gives too much authority to the new entity without clear guardrails. Committee members also pressed Hawaiian Electric on comparisons to California, the feasibility of the shareholder contribution, and whether alternative capital-raising or divestiture options had been considered. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided; testimony and questioning continued with follow-up information requested from Hawaiian Electric and others.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EIG-GVO, GVO DEFER Public Hearings 01-30-2025
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Climate Action Coalition in support, and we have Lauren Zero via Zoom from the Hawaii Food Industry Association
- Climate Action Coalition in support, and we have Lauren Zero via Zoom from the Hawaii Food Industry Association
- Climate Action Coalition in support, and we have Lauren Zero via Zoom from the Hawaii Food Industry Association
- Climate Action Coalition in support, and we have Lauren Zero via Zoom from the Hawaii Food Industry Association
Committee:
Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Summary:
The joint hearing began with SB 133 on energy, which drew opposition testimony from James Abraham, who said the bill was unnecessary because the Public Utilities Commission had already opened a proceeding to investigate wheeling, including intergovernmental wheeling, and should be allowed to finish its collaborative process. The committees then moved to SB 161 on county permitting and inspection, where several agencies submitted written comments or opposition, while the Grassroots Institute and HCDA-related testimony supported the measure. Members raised concerns about accountability and whether state agencies would report back on projects approved under any permitting exemption, and witnesses suggested annual reporting or amendment language to address that issue.
The hearing then turned to SB 232 and SB 588, both related to renewable energy permitting. Testimony on SB 232 was largely supportive, but Rocky Mold of the Hawaii Solar Energy Association said SB 232 was an older version of a bill and that SB 588 was the preferred, updated measure. Members discussed whether the bill should be limited to residential or behind-the-meter customer-sited systems rather than utility-scale projects, and Mold clarified that the proposal was intended for customer-sited systems, not utility-scale facilities. For SB 588, the Department of Land and Natural Resources warned that state or county laws inconsistent with the National Flood Insurance Program could jeopardize flood insurance eligibility and related federal assistance, while Mold argued the bill’s FEMA floodway exemption was needed to avoid blocking solar installations on existing structures. The chair expressed concern about risking federal funding and questioned whether the exemption could be narrowed without defeating the bill’s purpose.
SB 412, also on renewable energy, received supportive testimony from the State Energy Office and others. Members questioned whether a single coordinating entity should compile agency assessments, and Mark Glick said the Energy Office could take on that role if given the duty and sufficient staff. The committee then discussed SB 635 on energy efficiency, which would require state agencies to use energy-efficient lighting. Mark Glick testified that much of the work was already underway through benchmarking and related contracts, and a DAGS representative said the state was already assessing 590 buildings over 10,000 square feet, with results expected around 2027. Members suggested amending the bill to require annual status reports so the committees could track progress and avoid duplication. No votes were taken during the hearing.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, 17 to zero, unanimous in committee and unanimous in the floor.
- It was 133 to zero, and that was without this amendment.
- </c><02:42:24.399><c> Uh</c><02:42:25.120><c> 17</c><02:42:25.680><c> to</c><02:42:25.920><c> zero,</
- Uh 17 to zero, different opinion.
- It was 133 to zero with uh unanimous.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources (02/03/2026)
Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- >> 14<02:48:33.920><c> yeses,</c><02:48:34.399><c> zero</c><02:48:34.800><c> nos.
- </c> >> 14 yeses, zero nos. >> 14 yeses, zero nos.
- >> 14<02:49:44.880><c> yeses,</c><02:49:45.279><c> zero</c><02:49:45.600><c> nos.
- </c> >> 14 yeses, zero nos. >> 14 yeses, zero nos.
- Chairman Splain. >> Yes. 14 yeses, zero nos. >> Consent has been moved. Any objections?
Committee:
House Fish and Game and Marine Resources
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- So, coming down the budget is zero with the CIP projects.
- Can you explain why the FTE count for the trust funds is reported at zero in Table 3 when Table 11 shows
- 02:21:25.680><c> in</c><02:21:25.840><c> table</c><02:21:26.160><c> three</c> funds is reported at zero
- in table three funds is reported at zero in table three when<02:21:27.319><c> table</c><02:21:27.600
- it out and we cleaned it up we zeroed it out and then<02:22:34.520><c> we</c><02:22:34.800><c> added
Summary:
The joint Ways and Means and Hawaiian Affairs committee heard a budget presentation from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on its biennium requests for critical projects, repairs and maintenance, and operations. DHHL described its role in administering the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust, noted the large beneficiary wait list, and said prior funding, including Act 279, has helped the department accelerate land development and reduce vacancies. Officials said they have about 47,219 applications involving 29,548 Native Hawaiians, roughly 28 projects underway, and that about $471 million of a $600 million appropriation has been encumbered, with the remaining lapse-fix funds expected to be resolved before the June 30, 2026 deadline.
DHHL emphasized that its current request would support additional lot development and could help produce roughly 6,000 units from the existing project pipeline, with another phase of requests potentially adding about 2,000 more units. The department said it is prioritizing shovel-ready projects, accelerating lease awards and orientations, and using a mix of approaches including paper leases, rental-with-option-to-purchase, owner-builder, and loan programs. Officials also discussed a shift toward denser urban development, citing projects in West Oahu and Honolulu, and said the department is working to reduce its vacancy rate and move beneficiaries onto the land more quickly.
Members questioned why Oahu, despite having the largest wait list, was receiving comparatively lower amounts, and DHHL responded that land availability and cost drive those decisions, with Oahu having limited developable land and very high acquisition costs. The department pointed to land acquisition on Kauai and other islands, and to urban high-rise projects that can yield far more units on small parcels. Members also raised long-term maintenance and wildfire risk, asking whether current acquisition and development choices account for future infrastructure costs; DHHL said maintenance is a growing concern, especially on large unused or isolated lands, and that it is pursuing Firewise planning, federal funds, and partnerships to reduce risk. The discussion also touched on mixed-use and community-led development, with DHHL explaining that it leases land to nonprofit homestead associations under general leases with milestones, business-plan requirements, and land-use restrictions to support local services and community goals.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/05/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- uh oh rep Lucas yes vote is 18 to zero uh oh rep McDonald<00:54:48.440><c> yes</c><00:54:49.200><c>
- vote</c><00:54:49.400><c> is</c><00:54:49.520><c> 18</c><00:54:49.799><c> to</c><00:54:49.960><c> zero
- </c><00:54:50.200><c> motion</c> McDonald yes vote is 18 to zero motion McDonald yes vote is 18 to zero
- um these vaccines are not without zero risk<02:20:06.960><c> and</c><02:20:07.200><c> just</c><02:20
- </c> blanket waiver of liability zero blanket waiver of liability zero liability<04:00:40.880><c> uh<
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- So I guess if we take it to a zero income tax rate, then they would simply have none withheld from their
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- By your unanimous vote of nine ayes and zero nays, you have voted Senate Bill 1553 do pass, and with
Committee:
House Commerce
AR
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Eyes 28, no zero, the Governor's appointment is confirmed.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then moved through several privileges of the floor. Guests and student groups were welcomed, including students from Flore High School’s Law Academy and a fourth-grade class from Holy Spirit School. Senator Blakespear also introduced Brigadier General Nick Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installation West and Camp Pendleton, highlighting his military service and leadership.
On the floor, the Senate took up Governor’s appointments. Andrew Rakestra’s appointment to the Board of Environmental Safety was confirmed on a 28-0 vote, and Indira Cameron Banks’s appointment to the Civil Rights Council was also confirmed, 28-8. Senators then announced upcoming budget subcommittee meetings on resources, health and human services, judicial branch funding, and state administration.
The chamber also heard adjourn-in-memory tributes. Senator Archuleta honored Yoshi Nakamura, a World War II veteran, educator, artist, and community activist whose life included service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and decades of teaching in Whittier and at Rio Hondo College. Senator Blakespear honored Dr. Rosemary George Strayley, a Peace Corps pioneer and global advocate for education, women, and girls who worked with international organizations and co-founded Run Women Run. The Senate expressed condolences and recognition for both Californians.
The session concluded with the desk cleared and the Senate announcing its next meeting date, then recessing until later in the day for an adjournment motion.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Common Education REVISED: HB3327 and HB4277 - Removed Feb 18th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Common Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Close the queue and announce a vote. 8-I, zero-n-a.
Committee:
House Common Education
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Common Education REVISED: HB3327 and HB4277 - Removed Feb 18th, 2026
Common Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Close the queue and announce a vote. 8-0, zero nays.
Committee:
House Common Education
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 4427, with the sponsor explaining that it would place guardrails on the use of adjunct teachers in school districts. The bill would, beginning in the 2026-27 school year, prohibit adjunct teachers from teaching core subjects in pre-K through 4th grade, including math, ELA, science, and social studies, with a limited exemption process through the State Board. After brief discussion, the committee voted 8-0 to report the bill out as a do pass.
Next, House Bill 3021 was presented as a graduation requirements measure that had been worked on with SDE, higher education, and career tech. The sponsor said a PCS or amendment would remove a conflicting section and that the agencies were in agreement on the planned changes. After questions about agency alignment, the committee voted 10-1 to report the bill out as a do pass.
The committee then heard House Bill 3711, a transparency bill requiring school districts to post the percentage of spending devoted to instruction on the front page of their websites and include it in bond applications. The sponsor said the goal was to give taxpayers clearer information about how school funds are used. After discussion about how districts define instructional versus support spending, the bill passed the committee on a 7-9-4-N-A vote as announced in the transcript.
Finally, House Bill 2987 would change the default outcome for academic standards if the legislature fails to act within 30 legislative days, making them deemed disapproved rather than approved. The sponsor argued this would preserve legislative oversight and prevent substandard standards from taking effect, while opponents raised concerns about delays and outdated standards. The committee discussed how the process would work if standards were rejected or sent back with instructions, and then voted 10-1-1-0 to report the bill out as a do pass.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- With eleven eyes, zero nay, your bill will be reported out as a due pass.
Committee:
House Common Education
Keywords:
HB4274, Oklahoma schools, interdistrict transfer, open transfer, school enrollment, military families, active duty, National Guard, Reserve orders, military installation, residency requirements, district of choice, public school transfer, student transfer, special education, IEP, Section 504, military housing, base housing, electronic enrollment
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Declare the vote with a vote of 99 and zero nay. We will report your bill out as 'do pass'.
Committee:
House Rules
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Common Education REVISION 2: Link added - HB4359 Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Ten aye, zero nay. Your bill has passed. We'll move on to the oversight. Thank you, sir.
Summary:
The committee heard and advanced several education-related bills. HB 4359 would require statewide assessments to be administered between May 1 and the end of May starting in the 2026-27 school year; members discussed whether schools that end earlier might need flexibility, and the bill passed 11-9. HB 4115 would raise the allowable professional development cap for educators from 150 to 200 hours over five years without mandating additional training; the sponsor said it would give local districts more discretion, and it passed 10-0. HB 3467 would amend maternity leave for school teachers to include adoption of newborn children under four years old, and it passed 10-0.
The committee also considered HB 2978, with a proposed committee substitute, dealing with school library materials and community standards. The sponsor said the bill was aimed at removing obscene material from school libraries, not at banning books generally, and members questioned how it would affect librarians, AP coursework, and whether it could sweep in works with literary or educational value. The sponsor said the bill would not affect bookstores or online retailers, only access through taxpayer-funded school libraries, and the bill passed 10-0.
Later, the committee heard HB 3026, which would require districts to adopt a kindergarten starting-age policy with an exception for certain military families returning from overseas so children are not held back unnecessarily; it passed 10-0. HB 32, also with a committee substitute, would require families to complete or opt out of a child nutrition program form annually as part of enrollment to improve data collection and funding, while exempting schools already covered by federal CEP rules; the sponsor said the measure could help recover lost funding, and it passed 8-2. The chair also noted HB 4277 would be laid over, and the meeting ended with a short presentation to follow.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Part of our long quest to get to zero injuries and fatalities from impaired driving on our roads, I urge
Summary:
The committee first approved moving Senate Bills 5067 and 5758 from the X-file to the white sheet. It then advanced a long series of measures from the white sheet to the floor calendar, including SB 5067 on impaired driving (lowering the per se BAC threshold from 0.08 to 0.05), SJM 8002 opposing Medicare privatization, ESSB 5061 on annual prevailing wage adjustments for public works contracts, SB 5855 restricting unlawful face coverings by law enforcement, SB 5865 updating garnishment forms for variable pay schedules, and SB 5081 clarifying remote vehicle starting on streets. Also advanced were ESSB 5268 on 12 months of community custody for unlawful firearm possession, SB 5272 on school event safety and interference penalties, SCR 8406 on civic health, SB 5000 making “the Evergreen State” the official nickname, SB 5500 modernizing Working Connections Child Care reimbursement rates, ESSB 5105 addressing digitally altered sexually explicit depictions of minors, and SSB 5156 on elevator standards.
Additional measures moved forward included SJM 8006 asking the state Supreme Court to reinstate and expand the limited licensed legal technician program, SB 5325 designating the Columbia Plateau cactus as the state cactus, SB 5286 creating a community partnership policing program for Medical Lake and Eastern State Hospital while recognizing the existing Lakewood/Western State Hospital partnership, and SB 5937 concerning smart access systems in residential properties under the Landlord-Tenant Act. Several members briefly explained their bills, with some noting bipartisan support, prior committee approval, or existing budget provisos.
The only recorded substantive opposition came from Senator King, who said he had concerns that SB 5067 might not achieve its intended safety outcomes. Most other motions were adopted by voice vote with no further debate. The meeting ended after a brief clarification that one motion should have been to the second-and-third-reading calendar, followed by adjournment.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, we are 28 present, zero abstentions, two excused.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a prayer by Rabbi Mendel Soup of Lake Havasu and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Senator Carroll, then completed an electronic roll call and approved the journal for January 20, 2026. The chamber recognized several guest groups and visitors, including CRNA Capital Day participants, rural electric cooperative representatives, AEA Retired members, March of Dimes advocates, students and school officials, and other invited guests. Senators used points of personal privilege to highlight the work of these groups and to introduce visitors in the gallery.
The body then read a long list of bills on second reading, covering a wide range of topics including child welfare, public school safety, health insurance, water policy, taxation, housing, elections, public safety, transportation, and abortion-related measures. The Senate also received first-reading introductions and committee referrals for additional bills on subjects such as motor vehicle booting fees, traumatic event counseling, election procedures, assisted living, short-term rentals, and various appropriations and policy changes. No substantive debate or votes on the bills were recorded in the transcript.
After committee reports were noted and the Senate briefly recessed for bill assignments, the chamber returned to order and continued with first reading and reference of more bills and resolutions. At the end of the session, the Majority Whip moved to adjourn, and the Senate adjourned until Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
AZ