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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Then the University of Minnesota, their total is 2.4 million.
- Then the University of Minnesota, their total is 2.4 million.
- Then the University of Minnesota, their total is 2.4 million.
- Then the University of million.
- I'd like to see state government bill.
Committee:
Senate Finance
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-07 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Senator from Washington. >> Senator from Washington.
- And again, these chargers are for state sites for use by state employees and state vehicles only.
- </c><01:41:58.800><c> employees</c> state sites for use by state employees state sites for use by state
- Senator<01:45:04.159><c> from</c><01:45:04.400><c> Washington.</c> Senator from Washington.
- </c> >> Senator from Washington. >> Senator from Washington.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm a representative from District 9, which is Washington, Payette, and kind of the western half of Canyon
- that is being actively used to control the predator population by our farmers and ranchers around the state
- I represent District 9, Washington, Payette, and Canyon County.
- an agricultural commodity that has been grown or processed in Idaho is distributed throughout the state
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you. recall that the United States State recall that the United States State Department<01:13:05.760
- 29.360><c> State</c> United States Department of State United States Department of State Department<01
- > compelling</c><02:43:28.800><c> state</c> the state has a compelling state the state has a compelling
- Is that because the state has a compelling state interest in the physical safety?
- Is that because the state has a compelling state interest in the physical safety?
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, September 30, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, September 30
- prayer will be offered by the guest chaplain, Reverend Charles Trules, Catholic Information Center, Washington
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-06 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> for state-owned properties. for state-owned properties.
- </c> provider in the state. provider in the state.
- </c> across the state. across the state.
- </c> It has been vetted by other states. It has been vetted by other states.
- </c><01:38:47.000><c> But</c> of the state police. But of the state police.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 18, March 3, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> United States of America. United States of America.
- </c><00:04:12.560><c> of</c> have established the great state of have established the great state of
- </c> state funded capital construction. state funded capital construction.
- just here in Washington, D.C.
- DC, not just here in it in Washington DC, not just here in Washington<01:34:42.320><c> DC.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/5/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Some among us are rooted in our state.
- May our great state of Minnesota.
- </c><00:03:44.400><c> of</c> To the flag of the United States of To the flag of the United States of
- </c><00:10:25.200><c> I</c> state of Minnesota and Taiwan. I state of Minnesota and Taiwan.
- and the state of Minnesota.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Just as a reminder, this is actually an effort between Senator Barbara Washington and myself.
- That was the agreement between Senator Washington and me.
- I've heard it stated several times that we're in favor of this bill.
- I've heard it stated several times that we're in favor of this bill, so I thought maybe I should actually
Committee:
House Financial Institutions
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard Senate Bill 835, sponsored by Senator Sandy Crawford. Crawford explained that the bill, which had already passed the committee and the House in similar form, would update Missouri’s attachment, execution, and garnishment laws to improve civil judgment enforcement while balancing debtor and creditor interests. Key provisions include immunity for debtors’ compelled deposition testimony from use in criminal prosecution except for perjury, CPI-based updates to exemption amounts every three years, increased and more flexible garnishment and bankruptcy exemptions, a homestead exemption increase from $15,000 to $40,000, and modernization of bank account garnishment procedures. She also noted the bill was developed with input from debtor and creditor attorneys and was intended to mirror House Bill 1870.
Testimony in support came from the Missouri Bankers Association and the Missouri creditors’ bar. Both witnesses said stakeholders had worked together on the legislation and expressed support for aligning the Senate bill with the House version. The creditors’ bar representative suggested a minor additional amendment allowing a garnishee five days to cure an error, similar to the existing cure provision for other parties. No one testified in opposition or for informational purposes.
After the testimony, the chair closed the hearing. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the bill was left at the hearing stage.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Feb 25th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, thank you for returning again to executive session in the Washington State Business, Trade & Economic
- It now states that those three entities—public entities, tribes, and conservation organizations—may indeed
- And this was the language that was developed and agreed to by the Washington Forest and Forestry Association
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, thank you for returning again to executive session in the Washington State Business, Trade & Economic
- It now states that those three entities, public entities, tribes, and conservation organizations, may
- And this was the language that was developed and agreed to by the Washington Forest Forestry Association
Summary:
The Washington State Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Committee received a staff briefing on four bills before moving into executive action. Substitute House Bill 1078 on pet insurance would bar insurers from canceling or non-renewing policies based on a pet’s age or certain health conditions and set other policy rules; it had passed the House 95-0, but the committee took no action on it. House Bill 1269 on pawnbroker fees, interest rates, and loan terms also received no action; staff described two competing striking amendments, one from Senator Stanford that would restore a 90-day loan period, set a uniform 5% interest rate per three-day period, adjust fees, and require a statewide DFI database, and another from Senator Coffin with the same changes except for the database.
The committee then acted on Engrossed House Bill 2294, which prohibits negative use restrictions in real property transactions involving grocery stores and pharmacies. It was moved, seconded, and approved unanimously for a do-pass recommendation to the Rules Committee. The committee also considered House Bill 2624, which expands exemptions for public entities, tribes, and conservation organizations acquiring property for public benefit; Senator Kaufman’s striking amendment C clarified that an appraisal must be conducted before acquisition, reflecting stakeholder testimony and language agreed to by the Washington Forest Forestry Association and The Trust for Public Land. The amendment was adopted, and the bill as amended was then approved unanimously and sent to Rules. The meeting then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, August 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, August 1st,
- The prayer will be offered by guest chaplain Reverend John Kellogg, Christ Church, Capitol Hill, Washington
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/25/2026 - Senate Government
Senate Government Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- University and the University of Arizona.
- This measure would prevent the state from giving BIPAC-owned businesses any preference in state contracts
- We have a lawsuit right now involving Arizona State University about a professor who was required to
- University.
- asking municipalities in the state, and in some cases the state, to upkeep the costs of these networks
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes from the prior February meetings and then took up several measures. HCR 2013, designating June 2026 as “Celebrate Life Month” in Arizona, drew emotional testimony from Crystal Cooper and Bella Stockton about their lives with spina bifida and support for the resolution. Senator Kennedy and others questioned the purpose of the resolution, arguing the state should focus on concrete supports for families, but the motion passed 4-1 with two not voting.
Members then advanced HB 2327, which clarifies protections for eligible persons’ identifying information in county recorder records, with an amendment excluding voter registration records; it passed 5-0 with two not voting. HB 2258, adding La Paz County to the Tourism Advisory Council’s geographic area, also passed unanimously among those voting. HB 2397, expanding HOA/COA disclosure requirements for prospective buyers, was amended twice and passed 5-1; supporters said it would improve transparency about assessments and defects, while opponents warned about cost and administrative burdens, especially for smaller associations. HB 2015, imposing penalties for late federal/state financial reporting by state organizations, passed 4-2 despite concerns that the automatic penalties were too harsh and could be out of agencies’ control.
The committee also approved HB 4049, allowing DCS to hire its own counsel and directing the Attorney General to represent the state’s interest in certain cases involving alleged DCS misconduct, though some members argued current law already addresses conflicts and that DCS had not been consulted. HB 4087, authorizing placement of a Barbara Love memorial in the governmental wall, passed without opposition. HB 2100, allowing counties to authorize certain small land subdivisions, passed 4-2 amid debate over water adequacy and the risk of “wildcat” development. HB 2460, preempting local fees and penalties tied to abandoned or stolen movable business property such as shopping carts, passed 4-2 after extensive testimony from cities, retailers, and advocates over local control, costs, and theft prevention. Finally, HCR 2056, a proposed constitutional amendment recognizing a right to refuse medical mandates, began hearing testimony; supporters framed it as bodily autonomy, while opponents, including pediatric and public health advocates, warned it would weaken vaccine requirements and outbreak protections for schools and children.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/18/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the State Government Committee.
- We work across state government to support and strengthen state services to the people in communities
- and other states in the Union.
- </c> requiring state requiring state employees<01:43:14.639><c> requiring</c><01:43:15.400><c> state<
- </c> state government programs while state state government programs while state agencies<01:47:58.800
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The more we give as a state to child care, the admin... ...the more we give as a state to child care,
- A couple—not a couple, a lot—of states across the United States have defined infant in a different age
- , kind of state level.
- These are a little bit different because it's kind of state operations or state programs. Okay.
- In conversations with other states that are facing similar problems, those other states are...”
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs May 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- the state, so a lot of them have been taken care of in the first round.
- The state and it was offered all over the state.
- Chair, I was going to echo what Representative Farnham just stated.
- The parish is required by the state to fund those agencies.
- what says compliance with state law, state law requires local parishes, local governments, to fund a
Summary:
The House Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs Committee met and advanced a series of local bills, mostly by unanimous voice vote after brief questions. SB 430 by Sen. Jenkins renewed the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau’s 1.5% hotel occupancy tax for 12-year periods by voter approval, with discussion about continued planning and coordination among tourism entities. SB 286 by Sen. Duplessis updated the New Orleans Downtown Development District statute by clarifying its status as a political subdivision, streamlining tax collection, removing staggered board terms, and clarifying bond renewal voting boundaries.
The committee also favorably reported SB 198 by Sen. Mizell, requiring government projects in historic districts to follow local historic district rules for new construction; SB 172 by Sen. Luneau, expanding a planning-commission waiver process for certain property divisions to municipalities below 150,000 population; and SB 439 by Sen. Gerald Boudreaux, adding pre-screening for esophageal/Barrett’s cancer for firefighters and fire service employees. Testimony on the firefighter bill emphasized the health risks from carcinogen exposure and the value of early detection, and members expressed strong support.
Additional bills advanced included SB 458 by Sen. McMath, creating a mechanism for local ethics-entity tax revenues in St. Tammany Parish to be transferred to the district attorney’s office if an inspector general office is created; SB 447 by Sen. Bass, changing Bossier City Police Department promotions from competitive to promotional seniority; SB 281 by Sen. Barrow, expanding the Baker Economic Development District boundaries to include additional commercial areas; SB 385 by Sen. Harris, changing appointments to the City Park Improvement Association board and allowing City Park to opt out of certain ORM insurance coverage; HR 84 by Rep. Walters, urging Shreveport to create an interest-free loan program for TSA workers during federal shutdowns; and SB 417 by Sen. Allain, adding two members to the St. Mary Parish drainage district board. All of these measures were reported favorably, with one member recusing himself from the City Park bill due to board membership. The committee then recessed briefly, noting several remaining bills would be deferred if sponsors did not arrive soon.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Cloud State University.
- Cloud State University living on campus for a week, they would never have thought that college was a
- state university living on saint cloud state university living on campus<00:52:04.240><c> for</c><00:
- I went back to school at Metropolitan State University, the Urban Teacher Prep Program, where I finished
- </c><01:02:50.160><c> university</c> at the metropolitan state university at the metropolitan state university
Committee:
House Education Finance
Summary:
The Education Finance Committee met remotely on February 16, 2022, with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the previous day by voice vote. Chair Dabney said the committee was spending the week on public school staffing shortages, especially efforts to increase and retain BIPOC teachers, and introduced testimony on the Collaborative Urban and Greater Minnesota Educators of Color Grant Program (CUGMEC) and the broader Increasing Teachers of Color Act.
Testifiers from St. Thomas, Augsburg, and Hopkins described the history and impact of the legacy educator-of-color programs. Kathleen Campbell said the original Q program was created to address underrepresentation, remove financial barriers, and provide mentorship and culturally relevant support; she argued that when the grant became competitive in 2017 without additional funding, support was spread too thin and student capacity dropped. Audrey Lensmeyer described Augsburg’s East African Student-to-Teacher Program, rooted in community advocacy in Cedar-Riverside, and said it has produced strong completion and licensure outcomes. Keenan Jones shared his path from paraprofessional to teacher and district leader, emphasizing the importance of scholarships, mentorship, and outreach to high school students, including a statewide co-enrollment Intro to Teaching course.
Representative Hassan then presented House File 3079, saying the bill aims to attract, prepare, complete, and retain more teachers of color and American Indian teachers through several grant and program changes, including Closing the Educational Opportunity Gap grants, Cook Mac funding, teacher mentorship and retention updates, and revisions to CUGMEC. He said the bill responds to a severe shortage of BIPOC teachers and that the requested investment is small relative to the state surplus. Student and educator testimony followed, including a third-grade student from Crookston and Ava Roots, both of whom described the importance of having teachers who reflect students’ cultures and experiences. Natalia Benjamin, the 2021 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, also testified about retention challenges for educators of color and racialized workplace treatment. The committee indicated it intended to lay over HF 3079 for possible inclusion in a future omnibus bill, and Representative Richardson moved the bill to be laid over for further consideration.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to appropriate $1.5 million to agricultural emergency account heard in committee 2/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I agree that we don't have a farm bill yet, but the House passed a budget bill last evening in Washington
- Bill last the house passed a budget Bill last evening<00:03:34.000><c> in</c><00:03:34.200><c> Washington
- and</c><00:03:35.000><c> now</c><00:03:35.120><c> it's</c><00:03:35.239><c> going</c> evening in Washington
- and now it's going evening in Washington and now it's going to<00:03:35.480><c> go</c><00:03:35.560>
Summary:
The committee took up House File 1101, which would add $1.5 million to the agricultural emergency account beginning July 1, 2026. Chair Anderson explained that the account was created after the 2015 bird flu outbreak, has been funded in the past, and currently has about $1.2 million remaining. He said the bill would strengthen the state’s ability to respond to livestock disease emergencies and support the Board of Animal Health and Department of Health.
Representative Hansen offered the A1 amendment to shift $1.5 million from an unused $4 million dairy line item into the emergency account, arguing the funds were sitting unused, a federal farm bill was uncertain, and the money could help with immediate food testing and emergency response. Chair Anderson opposed the amendment, saying the dairy funds had been set aside for that purpose, he expected federal action in the coming months, and he was unsure the emergency account statute allowed the money to be used for food testing. He recommended a no vote.
A roll call was taken on the A1 amendment, and it failed by a vote of 6-7. After brief additional comment in support of the bill, House File 1101 was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- within our state.
- within our state.
- the state, we are pretty darn good compared to some of the other states.
- the state, we are pretty darn good compared to some of the other states.
- </c> state metrologist and a part-time State state metrologist and a part-time State met<03:42:55.680
Summary:
The Environment and Agriculture Committee held an introductory orientation for members, many of whom were new or newly assigned to the committee. Leadership emphasized that the committee is intended to operate in a nonpartisan, collaborative way, and members introduced themselves and described their backgrounds in farming, gardening, food service, environmental work, water and waste issues, veterinary work, and related fields. Several members noted personal ties to homesteading, livestock, orcharding, food security, landfill concerns, and animal welfare, while others said they were eager to learn the committee’s work.
The chair then reviewed committee procedures and expectations. Members were told the committee would generally meet on Tuesdays, with hearings starting around 10 a.m. and often running until about 4:30 p.m., and that absences, substitutes for executive sessions, and email communications would be handled through House rules and the committee’s email system. The chair also covered decorum rules for live-streamed meetings, including professional dress, limiting food and drink at the table, and giving full attention to witnesses. Members were reminded that legislative emails are subject to public records laws and that the committee may soon transition to a new email domain.
The chair also explained logistics such as bill folders, committee room storage, and emergency procedures for evacuation or shelter-in-place. No bills were debated or voted on in this meeting, but the chair noted that the committee already had roughly two dozen bills pending, including animal welfare, landfill, policy, and cat-and-dog related measures. Members were told to expect a broad mix of topics beyond agriculture, including solid waste and animal-related legislation.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- They sidestep federal state<01:02:04.920><c> uh</c> state uh state uh federal<01:02:06.040><c> state<
- at the State of the State<02:29:13.240><c> address</c> State address State address earlier<02:29:15.000
- or state universities to do this study, but this would simply add state-administered program fraud to
- <02:41:42.040><c> or</c><02:41:42.520><c> state</c> universities or state universities or state universities
- </c> state unaffordable. state unaffordable.