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AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee Feb 4th, 2026

Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, real quick, I worked with the Department of Revenue on this in the record industry.
  • million cap, and that $2 million is held in reserve for six months specifically for the recording industry
  • Most of the time the film industry is leasing equipment in Georgia, bringing it back here. >> I know
  • </c><00:15:48.639><c> is</c><00:15:49.440><c> leasing</c> Most time the film industry is leasing Most
  • time the film industry is leasing equipment<00:15:50.399><c> in</c><00:15:50.639><c> Georgia,</c><00
Bills: HB42 , SB246 , SB38 , SB194 , SB183 , SB253 , SB160
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Apr 24th, 2025

S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • , the program partners with Texas institutions of higher education. and regional businesses and industries
  • The long-term effects of the pandemic have revealed startling impacts, including significant declines
  • I didn't believe that there was an impact.
  • They wouldn't be impacted by this bill, but I know I have a lot that have gone...
  • that for districts across the state, if you were having a D or F, and if it is showing a negative impact
Bills: HB 1209 , HB4746
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 9th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • With over 3,400. residents, it continues to play a vital role in farming, energy, and industry, at the
  • Texas has long been a birthplace of our nation's aerospace industry with over 2,000.
  • follow the same example set by our great state of Texas and this legislature to work together to make impactful
  • Affairs, SB 1253 by Perry relates to the provision of political subdivisions of credits against the impact
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/19/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • so I don't remember the conversation there, but I'd be really interested in knowing: is there an impact
  • And so I think it would be helpful to figure out some way to measure the impact on the original problem
  • on say recidivism and I realize impact on say recidivism and I realize these<00:28:30.399><c> things
  • </c><00:28:59.440><c> on</c><00:28:59.679><c> the</c><00:28:59.919><c> original</c> measure the impact
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Bills: HF2825
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment & Energy Jan 26th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Environment & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • sensitive information about important cultural, religious, and treaty-reserved resources that can be impacted
  • discuss these traditional areas and ensure that the full FSEC council has a full picture of a project’s impact
  • fibrous silicate material in specific commercial materials to avoid undue burdens on our construction industry
  • Are you worried or are you concerned at all about the impact of folks working in those facilities where
Bills: HB2496 , HB2575 , HB2605
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

AGR Public Hearing - Wed Feb 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Agriculture & Food Systems

Transcript Highlights:
  • c> Zerbell, Hawaii Food Industry Zerbell, Hawaii Food Industry Association<00:27:54.559><c> on</c><00
  • </c> you know really activating this industry you know really activating this industry in<00:46:53.920
  • </c> So having been in the housing industry So having been in the housing industry for<00:47:18.960><
  • </c><01:09:04.719><c> on</c> uh make it uh less less impactful on uh make it uh less less impactful on
  • Why environmental impact in each county.
Summary: The committee heard opening remarks and then took testimony on several agriculture-related bills. HB 2425 would exempt agricultural enterprises on former commercial sugarcane lands in conservation use districts from certain permitting and site plan requirements. The Department of Agriculture supported the measure and stood on written comments. The Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the intent but said the bill appeared to cite the wrong statute and suggested amending the conservation district law instead. Other testimony was generally supportive, while some witnesses raised concerns about using the right statutory vehicle. Committee members questioned whether the bill should be redirected through a different chapter. The committee then heard HB 596, which would require retail sellers of plants to disclose invasiveness risk, direct the Invasive Species Council to create a labeling system and weed risk assessments, and establish fines. The Department of Land and Natural Resources strongly supported the bill, saying point-of-sale labels would help consumers make informed choices. Supporters from the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species said the state’s noxious weed and restricted plant lists are outdated or incomplete and that the bill would help prevent harmful species from being purchased and planted. Opponents, including the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Hawaii Food Policy Foundation, argued the measure was too broad, could stigmatize plants and producers, and might be better implemented through voluntary education or narrower definitions. Committee discussion focused on possible amendments, including using printable labels from a website and limiting the bill to larger commercial retailers. HB 2573 would create a five-year agriculture and biosecurity workforce development pilot program involving the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Leeward Community College, and the Department of Human Resources Development. DHRD said it supported the intent but wanted clearer responsibilities; the University of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Food Policy Foundation, and others supported the proposal. DAB said the program would help build needed biosecurity staffing and training, and that law-enforcement-related curriculum could be incorporated. Finally, the committee began hearing HB 207, which would expand the important agricultural land qualified agricultural tax credit to include certain Hawaiian homelands and additional agricultural costs such as orchards, fruit crops, and clearing former sugar and pineapple lands. The Department of Taxation and DAB stood on written comments, while the Department of Hawaiian Homelands strongly supported the bill, calling it a potential game-changer for developing agricultural lands and offsetting infrastructure costs; the department also asked that the credit be broadened beyond agriculture alone.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • In my view, we need an NIH director who is prepared to... take on the greed of the pharmaceutical industry
Summary: The meeting focused on vital health-related nominations, primarily emphasizing the roles of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya for NIH Director and Dr. Monty McCary for FDA Commissioner. During the discussion, various senators expressed their support and concerns regarding these nominations. Senator Sanders voiced opposition to both candidates, highlighting issues related to drug affordability and public trust in health agencies. He emphasized the need for leaders committed to transparency and addressing the epidemic of high prescription drug prices, advocating for action against pharmaceutical industry greed. Overall, the conversation underscored the critical crossroads in public health leadership amidst ongoing challenges such as trust restoration and healthcare accessibility.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Revenue and Taxation Apr 6th, 2026 at 02:00 pm

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Obviously, in the childcare industry, it's trying to affect that and help them along.
  • Do you have a fiscal impact for this? Thank you very much.
  • So, I was looking for my fiscal impact statement.
  • You can ask the good senator from Burlington how that impacted his school district.
  • That it makes no fiscal impact or anything else.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill simply adds industrial uniform and linen rental businesses to that list.
  • Statewide, our industry consists of 163 facilities, employing 8,200 Texans.
  • Statewide, our industry consists of 163 facilities, employing 8,200 Texans.
  • The industry has shown a very great stewardship and desire to use less fresh water.
  • The industry has shown a very great stewardship and desire to use less fresh water.
Bills: SB1211 , SB1574 , SB2774 , SB2873 , SB2900 , HJR4
Committee: Senate Finance
Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1574 by Senator Zaffirini, which would codify the Texas Judicial Council’s Centers of Excellence Program for courts and judges. Testimony from judges and the Office of Court Administration emphasized that the program promotes transparency, procedural fairness, mentoring, and public trust. A committee substitute expanded eligibility to justices of the peace and municipal judges and removed a merit-pay reference to eliminate fiscal impact. After quorum was established, the committee adopted the substitute and later voted it out favorably, though it was not certified for the local and uncontested calendar. The committee also heard SB 2774 by Senator Hinojosa, which would amend the Tax Code’s retail trade definition to include industrial uniform and linen rental businesses so they qualify for the lower franchise tax rate. Supporters said the change would put rental textile businesses on equal footing with other rental industries and help Texas employers and customers. The bill was reported favorably to the full Senate. Members then considered SB 1211 by Senator Perry, which would broaden the existing fracking-related sales tax exemption for equipment used with non-fresh water sources, including recycled, produced, and brine water. The bill’s supporters argued it would conserve freshwater and reduce litigation over water definitions, while the Comptroller’s office discussed the fiscal note and production-related revenue effects. The committee also heard SB 2873 and SB 2900, both by Senator Kolkhorst and presented by Senator Nichols; SB 2873 would require electronic filers to file electronically, and SB 2900 would eliminate certain Comptroller-related advisory committees and boards. Both were later adopted in committee substitute form and reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard HJR 4, sponsored by Senator Parker, proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit new taxes on securities transfers or financial transaction processing. Supporters said it would protect investors, especially retirees, and help position Texas as a financial center. The committee voted to report HJR 4 favorably to the full Senate. In each recorded vote after quorum was present, the measures passed with nine ayes and no nays.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Jun 1st, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Texas as a premier location for space-related industries.
  • This would only have any impact...
  • This bill does not impact zoning. Cities can still zone their area of land.
  • The impact here is great.
  • I just wanted to be clear for the body because this is impacting a leg.
Bills: HCR158 , HCR159 , HCR160 , HCR161 , HCR162 , HCR163 , HCR164 , HR174 , HR427 , HR790 , HR810 , HR857 , HR866 , HR882 , HR883 , HR962 , HR966 , HR1001 , HR1045 , HR1085 , HR1097 , HR1127 , HR1138 , HR1141 , HR1150 , HR1152 , HR1292 , HR1296 , HR1304 , HR1305 , HR1306 , HR1308 , HR1309 , HR1310 , HR1311 , HR1312 , HR1313 , HR1315 , HR1317 , HR1318 , HR1320 , HR1321 , HR1322 , HR1323 , HR1324 , HR1325 , HR1327 , HR1328 , HR1329 , HR1330 , HR1331 , HR1332 , HR1333 , HR1334 , HR1335 , HR1338 , HR1340 , HR1341 , HR1342 , HR1343 , HR1344 , HR1345 , HR1346 , HR1347 , HR1348 , HR1349 , HR1352 , HR1353 , HR1354 , HR1355 , HR1358 , HR1359 , HR1360 , HR1361 , HR1362 , HR1363 , HR1364 , HR1365 , HR1366 , HR1368 , HR1369 , HR1370 , HR1380 , HR1383 , HR1384 , HR1385 , HR1386 , HR1387 , HR1388 , HR1389 , HR1390 , HR1392 , HR1393 , HR1396 , HR1397 , HR1398 , HR1399 , HR1400 , HR1402 , HR1403 , HR1404 , HR1405 , HR1406 , HR1407 , HR1408 , HR1409 , HR1410 , HR1411 , HR1412 , HR1413 , HR1414 , HR1415 , HR1417 , HR1418 , HR1419 , HR1420 , HR1421 , HR1422 , HR1424 , HR1425 , HR1426 , HR1427 , HR1428 , HR1429 , HR1430 , HR1431 , HR1432 , HR1433 , HR1434 , HR1435 , HR1436 , HR1437 , HR1438 , HR1440 , HR1441 , HR1442 , HR1443 , HR1444 , HR1445 , HR1447 , HR1448 , HR1449 , HR1450 , HR1452 , HR1453 , HR1454 , HR1455 , HR1456 , HR1458 , HR1459 , HR1460 , HR1461 , HR1462 , HR1463 , HR1464 , HR1465 , HR1466 , HR1467 , HR1469 , HR1470 , HR1471 , HR1472 , HR1473 , HR1475 , HR1477 , HCR132 , HCR154 , HR17 , HR49 , HR170 , HR275 , HR355 , HR356 , HR364 , HR369 , HR672 , HR690 , HR755 , HR756 , HR759 , HR762 , HR763 , HR781 , HR785 , HR848 , HR1240 , HR1265 , HR1303 , HR1307 , HR1314 , HR1316 , HR1319 , HR1326 , HR1336 , HR1337 , HR1350 , HR1351 , HR1367 , HR1371 , HR1372 , HR1373 , HR1374 , HR1375 , HR1376 , HR1377 , HR1378 , HR1379 , HR1382 , HR1391 , HR1395 , HR1451 , HR1457 , HR1468 , HR1474 , HR1476 , SB1637 , SB2878 , HB2885 , HB2017 , HB5246 , SB8 , SB2308 , SB1405 , HB 119 , SB3059 , SB15 , SB568 , SB2900 , HB3642 , HB3909 , SB268 , HB493 , SB2217 , HB2516 , SB650 , HB2963 , SB1610 , HB705 , SB2972 , SB1540 , HB40 , SB2753 , SB1660 , SB2024 , HB1545 , HB46
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 19th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Green: Would this have any impact... Rep. Green: In the state of Louisiana?
  • Would this have any impact on an aircraft?
  • No offsetting revenue source or cap on total statewide impact is included.
  • The revenue source or cap on total statewide impact is included.
  • So it expands a targeted tax preference for the gaming industry. It reduces state revenue.
Bills: HR295 , HR296 , HR297 , HR298 , HR299 , HR300 , HR301 , HR302 , HR303 , HR304 , HR305 , HR306 , HR307 , HCR115 , HCR116 , HCR117 , HR286 , HR287 , HR288 , HR290 , HR291 , HR292 , HR293 , HR294 , SCR61 , SCR68 , SB121 , SB250 , SB348 , SB444 , SB485 , HR252 , HR253 , HCR96 , HCR103 , HCR108 , SB268 , SB283 , SB414 , HCR98 , HR179 , HR223 , HR225 , HR274 , HCR89 , HCR26 , HB250 , HB265 , HB339 , HB427 , HB445 , HB463 , HB468 , HB606 , HB639 , HB649 , HB665 , HB746 , HB781 , HB853 , HB861 , HB872 , HB886 , HB916 , HB937 , HB1054 , HB1068 , HB1117 , HB1237 , HB74 , HB108 , HB956 , HB1085 , HB1137 , HB75 , SB39 , SB99 , SB111 , SB112 , SB124 , SB134 , SB174 , SB189 , SB190 , SB201 , SB233 , SB236 , SB258 , SB270 , SB273 , SB288 , SB307 , SB313 , SB320 , SB321 , SB325 , SB326 , SB331 , SB339 , SB341 , SB345 , SB346 , SB347 , SB353 , SB357 , SB359 , SB387 , SB393 , SB401 , SB415 , SB419 , SB422 , SB426 , SB435 , SB437 , SB440 , SB451 , SB464 , SB470 , SB487 , SB488 , SB495 , SB504 , SB505 , SB518 , SB523 , HR84 , HB646 , HB998 , HB1191 , SB78 , SB81 , SB97 , SB100 , SB109 , SB123 , SB125 , SB208 , SB385 , SB479 , SB56 , SB163 , SB197 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HR168 , HCR65 , HCR71 , HB284 , HB302 , HB306 , HB341 , HB366 , HB393 , HB458 , HB577 , HB603 , HB605 , HB614 , HB625 , HB733 , HB752 , HB773 , HB798 , HB911 , HB955 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1069 , HB1113 , HB1140 , HB1180 , HB1240 , HB1255 , SB82 , SB89 , HB134 , HB258 , HB359 , HB782 , SB29 , SB42 , SB43 , SB149 , SB382 , SB441
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Jun 1st, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's been a generational block to prevent people from getting into the industry.
  • This is a community impact request for the people in the Lower Ninth Ward and in St.
  • You all know that I support the dairy industry.
  • At least 22 parishes have lost their dairy industry. These are not just statistics.
  • It's about whether Louisiana intends to have a dairy industry in the future.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Apr 14th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I want them to find out where we stand on the benefits of습니다 things getting back into the industrial
  • The impact that they had in Tarrant County that y'all still have that of Tarrant County and Parker County
  • Did you know that the medical and forensic impact of short barrel shotguns, can you name any of the kind
  • I see the importance that this, the impact that this has. on you.
  • As we saw last year, there are huge impacts to statewide policy directives that get. initiated.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Mar 10th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Also, the tax impact resulting from the exemption changes to the ACS for insurers is negative.
  • There is no DOR expenditure impact. So, again, There is no DOR expenditure impact.
  • This would impact the 2026 survey and next year's 2027 biennium rate setting.
  • This would impact the 2026 survey and next year's 2027 biennium rate setting.
  • The fiscal impact will be indeterminate because the survey results and survey response rates of future
Bills: HB2487
Committee: Senate Ways & Means
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Mar 9th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • I can only comment on the health insurance industry. It does.
  • Chris. and concerns about health industry consolidation are increasing.
  • Turning to the fiscal impacts, a fiscal note is available with an impact of DCYF.
  • Turning to the fiscal impacts, a fiscal note is available with an impact of DCYF.
  • Going forward, and make sure that we, the impacts are mitigated. Thank you.
Bills: HB2487
Committee: Senate Ways & Means