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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Jan 27th, 2026 at 01:42 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • New developments require essential and GRT revenue to support both existing and new development.
  • pay tax on his development.
  • to encourage development.
  • development.
  • We have a very active program.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Jan 13th, 2026

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • housing assistance programs that we have in Florida.
  • So what this bill does is put them into those programs; it includes them.
  • But it bypasses local control for the developers. But it bypasses local control for the developers.
  • local plans and meet all other requirements for development review.
  • Most of us are familiar with planned unit developments.
Summary: The committee took up several bills related to public safety, housing, disaster recovery, construction, and land use. SB 330 clarified the heart disease presumption for firefighters, law enforcement, and correctional officers, aligned the definition of heart disease with medical practice, and allowed a transferring law enforcement officer to rely on a prior physical if the new agency does not provide one. An amendment stating the act serves an important state interest was adopted, and the bill passed unanimously after supportive testimony from law enforcement and fire groups. SB 594 expanded local housing assistance eligibility to residents of mobile home communities, including SHIP rental assistance for lot rent and rehabilitation/emergency repair programs for the home itself; it also passed unanimously after support from manufactured housing advocates. SB 840 revised the hurricane-related land use limits enacted in prior legislation by sunsetting certain temporary restrictions on June 30, 2026, narrowing the affected area from 100 miles to 50 miles from a storm track, and exempting certain planning, water, wastewater, stormwater, and flood-related decisions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to fix unintended consequences of prior hurricane recovery legislation, and the measure was reported favorably on a unanimous vote. SB 526 addressed commercial construction projects by prohibiting “no damages for delay” clauses in public construction contracts, directing the Florida Building Commission to create a uniform commercial permit application, requiring permit fee reductions when private providers are used, and adding mitigation to product approval categories; county representatives raised concerns about implementation and fees, but the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 504 and SB 506, both by Senator Burgess, creating a framework for code inspector body camera use and a related public records exemption for recordings. Both were described as optional for local governments and were reported favorably without opposition. Finally, the committee considered CS/SB 354, a major “blue ribbon projects” bill creating a framework for very large developments that would reserve at least 60% of land for conservation, agriculture, recreation, utilities, and related uses in exchange for streamlined approval and state preemption over local land use controls. The bill drew extensive testimony both for and against, with supporters emphasizing housing supply and land preservation and opponents warning about local control, sprawl, infrastructure costs, and weak conservation protections. Two amendments were adopted to define reserve areas more specifically and address conservation easements, and the committee reported the bill favorably on a divided vote, with Senator Passidomo voting no.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Jan 13th, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also creates the Florida Manufacturers Workforce Development Grant Program to support training and
  • It is not creating a new program or mandate.
  • This comes under the statute of gift cards, but the difference is a loyalty program.
  • This comes under the statute of gift cards, but the difference is a loyalty program.
  • only use it within the store that gave you the program, right?
Summary: The Commerce and Tourism Committee met with a quorum and considered several bills, most of them receiving favorable reports. SB 386, relating to farm equipment repair rights, was briefly explained by the sponsor as a lemon-law style measure for farm equipment; it passed without questions or debate. SB 528, aimed at strengthening Florida’s manufacturing sector by expanding Department of Commerce responsibilities, codifying the chief manufacturing officer role, creating a workforce development grant program, and requiring reporting, drew support from several appearance forms and was reported favorably. SB 806, a broader right-to-repair bill covering portable wireless devices and agricultural equipment, drew the most discussion: dealership and industry representatives opposed it, arguing existing manufacturer agreements already provide access to repair information and that the bill could force manufacturers into competition with dealers, while supporters framed it as pro-consumer and pro-repair access; it was still reported favorably. SB 696 on trademark registration modernization and SB 930 creating a Florida Retirement Savings Task Force were both explained as administrative/policy measures and passed without opposition. SB 874, which creates a professional licensure reciprocity path for out-of-state surveyors and mappers to address workforce shortages, also passed favorably. The committee then took up SB 826 on gift certificates, which the sponsor said is intended to target bank-branded “reward cards” that function like gift cards but expire, while not affecting loyalty programs. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association expressed concern about unintended consequences and asked to work on tighter definitions, but the bill was reported favorably after the sponsor said clarifying language would be added later. The committee also heard SB 838, as amended, on electronic payments for retail installment contracts; the sponsor said it would clarify that reasonable convenience fees for optional electronic payments are permissible, require disclosure, and preserve a fee-free option. Members raised concerns about what counts as a “reasonable” fee and whether the bill could authorize junk fees, but the committee substitute was reported favorably. Several votes were taken by roll call, with the bills above reported favorably and SB 898 temporarily postponed at the sponsor’s request. Members later asked to be recorded as voting affirmatively on bills they had missed. The meeting concluded after the final vote on SB 838 and a motion to adjourn.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Workforce Apr 15th, 2025

S/C on Workforce

Transcript Highlights:
  • What this bill does is create the Texas Rural Development ...program which is designed to stimulate rural
  • I believe there are 18 or 19 other states that have a similar type of rural development program. ...for
  • We specialize in investing and developing in rural communities.
  • It is based on the success of similar programs in other states.
  • Developers, we are very mindful.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Leg Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26

Legacy Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Boys and Girls Club offers multiple programs for youth development, workforce opportunities, including
  • the Boys and Girls Club Teen Coordinator and a mentorship program.
  • We've developed many initiatives that will commemorate the 150 years.
  • This funding will also allow CLUES to emphasize Latino heritage by developing programs that are community-based
  • This is a good program.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Legacy Finance Committee 3/26/25

Legacy Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our Boys and Girls Club offer multiple programs also for youth development workforce opportunities, including
  • This funding will also allow CLUES to emphasize Latino heritage by developing programs that are community-based
  • , art commissioning, exhibitions, and business development to help them reach broader audiences. programs
  • emphasize Latino heritage by developing emphasize Latino heritage by developing programs<01:30:19.600
  • This is a good program.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Ways and Means Committee 3/17/25

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:05:18.440> such<00:05:18.600> as funds other programs such as funds other programs
  • Workforce labor and economic development Workforce labor and economic development since<00:13:40.959
  • <00:15:28.720> committee labor and economic development committee labor and economic development
  • It adds that funding to the F to School program. It's a $200,000 change in that area.
  • The amendment adds that funding to the F to School program. It's a $200,000 change in that area.
Bills: HF1704, HF1722
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 28th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • To change the world as Jennifer did, the development of complex software programs takes instruments.
  • Sparks relating to a rural community-based care pilot program.
  • Residential developments of HFCs? It's limited to HFCs.
  • HB 1831 relates to drug court programs.
  • programs in the state for the Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/26/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • uncapped program. uncapped program.
  • Housing Development Program, which is really critical.
  • because of the program. because of the program.
  • sunset so that this successful program can become a fixture housing development tool.
  • sunset so that this successful program can become a fixture housing development tool.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • Joseph the Worker doing, or is that program converted differently?
  • The workforce development operation that they used to have on campus has actually been taken over by
  • Vincent de Paul on that campus also has the Brigade program, which is a workforce development program
  • Within months, he lost eye contact, lost speech, and regressed development.
  • And consistency is what drives successful outcomes in these programs.
Summary: The committee first heard a presentation from Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) on homelessness in Maricopa County and CASS programs for single adults, families, and older adults. The witness described rising homelessness, especially among older adults, and said recent declines were linked to American Rescue Plan Act funding for shelters and flexible rental assistance. Members asked about CASS partnerships with mutual aid and service organizations; the witness described collaborations for food, banking, haircuts, digital access, and behavioral health. No vote was taken on this presentation. The committee then considered HB 2248, the Arizona Medical Freedom Act, which would bar businesses, schools, and government entities from denying services or employment based on medical interventions and limit employer medical requirements, with a school outbreak amendment adopted. Proponents framed the bill as protecting bodily autonomy and informed consent, while opponents argued it would weaken employers’ ability to control communicable diseases and protect public health. The committee adopted the amendment and advanced the bill on a 4-3 vote. It also advanced HB 2906, requiring one oral and maxillofacial surgeon on the State Board of Dental Examiners, and HB 2189, directing the Nursing Board to implement rules for licensed health aides performing routine ventilator care; both passed with amendments and strong support from sponsors and board representatives. Later, the committee approved HB 2403, appropriating $2.5 million in FY2027 for home- and community-based services providers serving elderly and physically disabled Arizonans. Supporters said the funding would help retain caregivers and reduce more expensive hospital or facility care. The committee also passed several continuation bills, including HB 2731 for the Physician Assistants Board, HB 2730 for the Occupational Therapy Board, and HB 2729 for the Nursing Board, all on largely party-line or near-unanimous votes after testimony from board staff emphasizing public protection and oversight. The committee then took up HB 2728, a DES continuation bill that also incorporated nine previously vetoed policy bills affecting SNAP, unemployment, and related benefits. Opponents argued it would make access to essential benefits harder and turn a routine continuation bill into a vehicle for controversial policy changes; supporters said it was needed for oversight and program integrity. The bill advanced on a 4-3 vote. Finally, the committee approved HB 2048, a strike-everything amendment requiring AHCCCS to treat a new non-opioid pain medication no more restrictively than opioids in utilization controls, and ACR 2058, which would require a comprehensive Medicaid claims audit funded by recoveries. Both measures drew support from sponsors and some personal testimony, while opponents warned about cost, duplication of oversight, and incentives that could bias audits; each advanced on 4-3 votes. The committee then adjourned.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Rader, what will this pilot program look like?
  • Which one of those are you moving forward with in the pilot program?
  • The main part of the pilot program is can we be can the person be brought before a judge within 48 or
  • The updates are important to Oklahoma companies, and it is an economic development tool for The state
  • need this pilot program now.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development May 21st, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Economic Development will now come to order. Clerk will call the roll. Here. All in favor? Aye.
  • To address this, the 87th Legislature created two programs: the Small Business Disaster Loan Program
  • We have other disaster relief programs.
  • I know you were a big part of the original creation of this program.
  • The Texas REALTORS® Professional Standards Program has done its job.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Cure will develop 100,000 acre-feet, utilizing existing surface water rights, groundwater development
  • groundwater availability for a proposed development to the application if the involved development will
  • This has created some heartache among my developer communities, but most of my good developer community
  • Financial assistance programs.
  • Under current law, several Texas Water Development Board programs are already exempt from these Texas
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Apr 7th, 2025

Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm just trying to do a development.
  • A developer walks in.
  • planning to go ahead and develop.
  • Under current law, several Texas Water Development Board programs are already exempt from these Texas
  • Under current law, several Texas Water Development Board programs are already exempt from these Texas
Summary: The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs heard several water-related bills, with testimony focused on drinking water quality, groundwater contamination notice, flood infrastructure funding, water rights conservation, and utility service areas. SB 1662 would limit TCEQ’s advance notice to public water systems to no more than 24 hours before testing after a consumer complaint, to reduce the chance of temporary treatment affecting results. SB 1663 would allow TCEQ to notify private well owners, groundwater conservation districts, and nearby residents by direct means about known groundwater contamination, rather than relying mainly on first-class mail and annual reporting. SB 2124 would move the deadline for publishing the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee’s annual report from April 1 to June 1. Witnesses on the first two bills described long-running water quality problems and delayed notice in their communities and supported the measures. No opposition was recorded, and each bill was left pending for a later vote. The committee also heard SB 1967, which would expand eligibility for Flood Infrastructure Fund financing to multipurpose projects that both reduce flooding and create water supply. Senator Hinojosa and Hidalgo County representatives described the Delta Reclamation Project as a shovel-ready example that would capture flood and drainage water, treat it, and produce new potable supply while also providing detention and flood mitigation. A Sierra Club witness also supported the bill, saying such projects could help manage floodwaters and reduce polluted discharges to bays and estuaries. The bill was left pending. A lengthy and divided discussion followed on SB 1413, which would expand the streamlined expedited release process for landowners seeking removal from a water or sewer CCN in additional counties. Senator Nichols said the bill was a property-rights measure aimed at legacy monopolies and bad actors who use CCNs to hold landowners hostage, while supporters described cases where developers could not get timely service, including fire flow, or were asked to fund infrastructure without reasonable recoupment. Opponents from rural water corporations and utility associations argued the bill would undermine investment in water infrastructure, strand debt, and weaken the return on planned expansion. PUC and TCEQ resource witnesses explained that compensation is handled case by case through appraisal and can include stranded costs, planning, design, construction, and some legal fees, but members noted the statute is unclear and discussed possible committee substitute language. Public testimony was closed with the bill left pending. Later, SB 1624 would allow the Texas Water Trust within the Texas Water Bank to hold donated water rights for conservation purposes and protect them from use-it-or-lose-it cancellation, and SB 863 would address Edwards Aquifer utilities that straddle the aquifer boundary by allowing them to continue using Edwards water within their certificated areas under specified conditions. Both bills were laid out, received no public opposition in the hearing, and were left pending.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Housing Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Investing in the home buyer initiative program will allow Maria to buy her first home.
  • and also for use with the housing aid programs.
  • dollars, encourage new development, and encourage new small local developers to build affordable housing
  • House File 2507, the African-American Affordable Home Ownership Development Program, is a bold community-driven
  • To shape and lead their own community developments.
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Land Trust home buyer initiated program Land Trust home buyer initiated program pilot<00:03:52.560>
  • dollars, encourage new development, and encourage new small local developers to build affordable housing
  • House File 257, the African-American Affordable Home Ownership Development Program, is a bold, community-driven
  • <00:47:59.640> this their own Community developments this their own Community developments
  • 48:02.280> build program doesn't doesn't just build program doesn't doesn't just build houses<
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 7th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Department of Economic Development will administer grants through the 840 program to local governments
  • The Department of Economic Development will administer grants through the 840 program to local governments
  • The Department of Economic Development will administer grants through the 840 program to local governments
  • workforce and community development.
  • This isn't an economic development bill.