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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/05/2026 - House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
Transcript Highlights:
- Texas and Minnesota are the only two states that strictly have just a prohibition, which restricts the
- Other states have focused on public-private partnerships and initiatives to foster AI innovation and
- An example of this is the Montana Ethics Commission.
- That included statutes, regulations, any sort of opinions that the Ethics Commission had released.
- And just for yourself personally, how do you utilize AI in your own... NCSL.
Committee:
House Artificial Intelligence & Innovation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 1/21/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> as the uh Commissioner at Minnesota as the uh Commissioner at Minnesota Management<00:05:11.320>
- . public. public.
- </c> fraud awareness in the public sector. fraud awareness in the public sector.
- I sit on the Audit Commission.
- </c> to stop the fraud in Minnesota. to stop the fraud in Minnesota.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We also manage the state's public art program.
- We had a strong relationship with public television early on when they were doing Minnesota Original,
- But we have always believed that public funding has to benefit the public.
- throughout the state of Minnesota.
- We played in Emily, Minnesota.
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Higher Education Institutions Committee Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We're the only public university that's Division II.
- State Moorhead, Minnesota Duluth, St.
- We're the only public university that's Division II.
- State Moorhead, Minnesota Duluth, St.
- Publication there is almost like a table of contents.
Summary:
The committee met on the Minot State campus for a presentation from President Shirley and several university leaders on enrollment, academics, workforce initiatives, and partnerships. Shirley reviewed the university’s financial audits, noting mostly clean results with only minor technical findings in recent years, and highlighted Minot State’s major programs, specialized accreditations, and ties to Minot Air Force Base and NCAA Division II athletics. Members asked about education workforce shortages, athletic tuition waivers, dual credit incentives, and the university’s in-state tuition policy for all students. Shirley also discussed the university’s recruitment efforts, including the Hometown Pride and Academic Excellence scholarships, campus visit growth, and the Emerging Scholars dual-credit reimbursement program.
A major focus was workforce development and new academic offerings supported by legislative Workforce Education Innovation Funds. Shirley described the new Innovation Engineering program, which was developed with industry input to train broadly skilled engineers for western North Dakota, and said it had already drawn more applicants than expected. Dr. Crystal St. Peter presented a new master’s program in counseling that integrates mental health and addiction counseling to address statewide provider shortages, with a hybrid format to reach rural students. Members asked about licensure requirements, internship hours, and job placement for graduates. Shirley also outlined a new nursing simulation center and health sciences space in downtown Minot, made possible by state support and the purchase of the former Trinity Health Center West building.
The committee also heard about Minot State’s efforts to build pipelines into education and special education, including the Aspire program for rural high school students and an online paraprofessional-to-special-education degree pathway. Shirley said these programs, along with new articulation agreements and a large Bush Foundation grant, are intended to address teacher shortages and keep students in North Dakota. No formal committee votes or actions were taken during the presentation; the session consisted of informational updates and member questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 1st, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- After this tragedy, I began looking into Minnesota DWI statutes from a public safety perspective, especially
- in Minnesota.
- So we ensure that the Minnesota Campaign Finance Board has the resources necessary to inform the public
- Chair Rarick (member_11701) has a bill dealing with the Public Utility Commission.
- It dealt with public data and an exemption for public officials in smaller cities and small counties,
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So we will not be utilizing that clock today.
- So again, I'm here speaking as administrator of the Soil Water Conservation Commission.
- Conservation Commission, as well as anybody else in the public that had an interest to provide input
- Within this structure, the Soil and Water Conservation Commission would retain all...
- with the commission?
Committee:
Senate Agricultural Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (01/14/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> discussed thus far in this commission discussed thus far in this commission and<00:36:08.800><c>
- </c><00:53:21.839><c> to</c> know uh state banking commission to know uh state banking commission to
- </c> the benefit will acrude as a public the benefit will acrude as a public benefit.<01:14:43.040><c
- </c><01:14:47.120><c> So,</c> >> public benefits. So, >> public benefits.
- </c> commissions are low on the totem pole. commissions are low on the totem pole.
Summary:
The commission met to review stable tokens, real-world asset tokenization, and blockchain-based trust, approved the agenda and December 12 minutes, and heard a presentation from Anchorage Digital after postponing a planned Bitco presentation because of its IPO quiet period. Anchorage’s Melinda Delos, Joe Mioli, and Kevin Wasaki introduced the firm, describing it as a global digital assets platform and the first crypto-native institution in the U.S. to receive a federal banking charter. They said their approach emphasizes security, regulated custody and trading services, and responsible innovation for institutional clients, banks, states, and sovereigns.
The presentation focused on post-Genius Act momentum in the stablecoin market. Anchorage said the law provided regulatory clarity and helped spur activity with major clients, including Athena, Tether, and Western Union. The speakers highlighted Western Union’s planned stablecoin as especially significant because it reflects adoption by a long-established traditional payments company, and they said the project illustrates how stablecoins can support programmable, real-time, interoperable payments. They also noted that Anchorage is providing issuance infrastructure for the Western Union project.
The commission and presenters also discussed government uses of tokenized assets, including reserve legislation, digital assets for tax collection and fees, and a Marshall Islands initiative to use a tokenized sovereign bond for direct citizen payments. In response to a question, Anchorage said it would follow up on which states are using digital assets for revenue collection, mentioning Louisiana and Pennsylvania as examples. The banking discussion centered on remittances, instant payments, and interbank settlement, with Anchorage arguing that stablecoins can reduce settlement time, fees, and foreign exchange risk while improving traceability and auditability.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- He said Minnesota is no different.
- </c> I realize I did not take public I realize I did not take public testimony<00:32:35.720><c> really
- </c> 102 seeing none I will close public 102 seeing none I will close public testimony<00:42:48.760><
- </c> the great start for all Minnesota the great start for all Minnesota children<01:00:16.079><c> task
- </c> now we will move to test public now we will move to test public testimony<01:09:35.000><c> and</
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 53 (3-25-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Joint Resolution 75, Senator Madden, a joint resolution directing the Public Service Commission
- Commission. Senate Bill 77, Senator Commission.
- > explore</c> Public Service Commission to explore Public Service Commission to explore measures<00:06
- </c> Minnesota. This is Kentucky, folks. Minnesota. This is Kentucky, folks.
- </c> the other members of the commission. the other members of the commission.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF2431 5/16/25 - Part 3
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is something that is unique to students at Minnesota State receiving a Minnesota State grant
- And that is something that is unique to students at Minnesota State receiving a Minnesota State grant
- </c><00:30:43.760><c> state</c> covered because under Minnesota state covered because under Minnesota
- </c> lowcost institutions such as Minnesota lowcost institutions such as Minnesota State<00:30:56.399
- State receiving a students at Minnesota State receiving a Minnesota<00:31:14.960><c> State</c><00:31
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council 5/27/26
Transcript Highlights:
- As some of you know, I was on the Greater Minnesota Parks and Trails Commission before I was on here.
- Minnesota to date. We have not detected Minnesota to date.
- </c> in Minnesota. in Minnesota.
- We're privileged to be able to manage for the people of Minnesota some extensive public lands.
- of Minnesota some extensive public<02:17:48.000><c> lands.
Summary:
The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council met on May 27, 2026, approved the January 7 minutes and the day’s agenda, and reported no conflicts of interest. The executive director gave staff updates, including introductions of new staff member Cara Castanza and DNR liaison Jason Co., both of whom were welcomed by the council. Members were also informed about three minor easement/conveyance matters in the packet, including a small Bowser easement impact with about $1,600 returned to the Outdoor Heritage Fund, a Minnesota Land Trust easement request involving a DNR trout stream easement, and an access easement revision in Itasca County. The council also noted several upcoming dedication events and a June field tour in southeast Minnesota beginning in Winona on June 16, with visits to Whitewater WMA, bluff prairie and stream sites, and a river segment if a boat is secured.
A major agenda item was a legislative session recap on the Outdoor Heritage Fund portion of Senate File 2077, the omnibus Outdoor Heritage Fund, Legacy, and Lands bill. Staff reported that all council recommendations were incorporated into the bill, which passed both chambers on May 17 and was expected to be signed by the governor. The fiscal year 2027 Outdoor Heritage Fund recommendations covered 53 programs totaling about $188.9 million, with the February forecast increasing the appropriation slightly so the final total was about $191.16 million; eligible programs were proportionately increased. Staff also highlighted a few changes made during the legislative process, including adjustments to the Roso Lake rehabilitation phase three project, the conservation partners legacy grant language, and statutory provisions affecting the council.
The recap also covered policy changes in the bill: a public member term limit of eight years, with a short vacancy exception and transition rules for current members; a revised executive director hiring process allowing the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide support while preserving the council’s final hiring authority and permitting closed meetings for candidate discussions; and an extension of the Upper Mississippi River invasive carp deterrent design deadline to June 30, 2027. Members discussed the Roso Lake amendment at length, with Senator Lang and Representative Burkel explaining that the added delay and injunction-related language were intended to address local concerns and preserve the council’s process while litigation proceeds. The meeting ended without any additional formal action beyond receiving the updates and discussion.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Health Policy Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The Joint Commission, of course, accredits hospitals.
- We’ll move on to public testimony. There’s appearance cards: Vance Ayrins. I’m sorry.
- To do so, OPAGA utilized information and data from state and federal entities.
- It establishes minimum educational training and experience requirements to protect public safety, and
- Minnesota allots no more than one board member per congressional district.
Summary:
The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills, most of them focused on drowning prevention and public safety. SB 428, by Senator Yarborough, would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. The sponsor and supporting testimony from a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA representatives emphasized Florida’s high drowning rates, especially among very young children, and argued that swim lessons can significantly reduce risk. Senator Harrell noted the need to revisit the funding allocation as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee also heard SB 606, by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing practices to postpartum education provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer requires home birth providers to maintain proof of compliance. A parent who lost a child to drowning and Senator Berman spoke in strong support, stressing that the bill would educate new parents at a critical time. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably as a committee substitute.
SB 162, by Senator Davis, would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively low-cost and already used in many facilities, while several witnesses supported the bill as a worker-safety measure. Other senators raised concerns about the lack of data, possible rural hospital impacts, and whether the mandate could add costs without clear evidence of harm. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 340, by Senator Harrell, requiring nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, after amending the bill to shift the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves. Testimony from a trafficking survivor and nursing advocates supported the measure, and it was reported favorably as a committee substitute. Finally, SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, removed the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; chiropractic industry representatives supported the change, and the bill was reported favorably.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The Joint Commission, of course, accredits hospitals.
- We'll move on to public testimony. There are appearance cards: Vance Ayrins—I'm sorry.
- To do so, OPAGA utilized information and data from state and federal entities... ...to do so, OPAGA utilized
- It establishes minimum educational training and experience requirements to protect public safety, and
- Minnesota allots no more than one board member per congressional district.
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The Senate Health Policy Committee met with a quorum and took up several health-related bills, with a strong focus on drowning prevention and patient safety. SB 428 by Senator Yarborough would expand Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7. Supporters, including a pediatric emergency physician and YMCA leadership, cited Florida’s high child drowning rates and argued that swim lessons reduce risk and should be available to more children. Senator Harrell noted the need to consider increasing the program’s funding as eligibility expands. The bill was reported favorably.
The committee also heard SB 606 by Senator Smith, which adds drowning prevention and safe bathing education to postpartum materials provided by hospitals, birthing centers, and, after amendment, no longer home birth providers. A parent who lost a child to drowning testified in support, and senators emphasized the preventability of such deaths. The bill, as amended, was reported favorably as a committee substitute. SB 340 by Senator Harrell would require nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure; after a strike-all amendment shifted the requirement from nursing programs to the students themselves, the bill received support from advocates and was reported favorably as a committee substitute.
The committee also considered SB 162 by Senator Davis, which would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies for using smoke evacuation systems during procedures that generate surgical smoke. The sponsor said the equipment is relatively inexpensive and already common in many facilities, while opponents and some senators questioned the medical evidence, enforcement, and possible impacts on rural and smaller facilities. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably, with some members voting no. SB 192, presented by Senator Trumbull on behalf of Senator Martin, would remove the $1,500 cap on advances chiropractic physicians may collect for examinations or treatment; the Florida Chiropractic Society supported the change as pro-small-business, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also received an OPAGA presentation comparing Florida’s health care practitioner regulation system with other states, focusing on board autonomy, rulemaking oversight, board composition, appointments, term limits, and funding mechanisms.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 20th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, we will close the public hearing on House Bill 2483 and open the public hearing on House Bill
- We've talked to the Uniform Law Commission.
- With that, we will close the public hearing on House Bill 2400 and open the public hearing on House Bill
- public.
- The vapor tax was doing some good work funding public health for foundational public health services
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Housing committee OKs HF1987, the 'Minnesota Starter Home Act' 3/11/25
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:16:27.480><c> housing</c> of Cambridge commissioned housing of Cambridge commissioned housing
- Now I'd like to open up for public testimony. Is anyone here for public testimony? Nope.
- safety and public works.
- safety and public works.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 1987, the Minnesota Starter Home Act, and first adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which made minor cleanup changes, removed sections two and three, adjusted ADU language, and tweaked density language. The bill authors described the measure as a bipartisan effort to address Minnesota’s housing shortage by allowing more starter homes, duplexes, townhomes, and accessory dwelling units, while also limiting some local zoning barriers and preserving city protections in certain sensitive areas. They emphasized that the state has a large housing gap, rising home prices, and that the bill is intended as one part of a broader housing package.
Supportive testimony came from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, Housing First Minnesota, Habitat for Humanity, AARP Minnesota, and Americans for Prosperity. These witnesses argued that workforce and starter-home shortages are hurting families, employers, and economic growth; that restrictive zoning and lengthy approval processes raise costs; and that more middle housing and ADUs would expand options for older adults, caregivers, working families, and people seeking homeownership. Several supporters said the bill would reduce regulatory barriers, lower development costs, and help communities add needed housing supply.
Opposition or cautionary testimony came from city and municipal representatives, including officials from Cambridge, Eagan, and Mankato, as well as the League of Minnesota Cities and related groups. They argued that local governments already are approving substantial housing growth and need flexibility to manage zoning, parking, infrastructure, stormwater, and community input. They warned the bill could weaken local control, remove practical standards, and create unintended impacts such as more rental conversion in some neighborhoods or development without adequate infrastructure. No final vote on the bill itself was shown in the transcript beyond adoption of the A1 amendment.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/12/2025)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota has passed it. A number...
- Minnesota has passed it.
- </c><00:37:09.240><c> we</c><00:37:09.359><c> can't</c><00:37:09.599><c> utilize</c> we couldn't utilize
- we can't utilize we couldn't utilize we can't utilize that<00:37:10.200><c> for</c><00:37:10.440><c>
- So the purpose of this is to put a commission to It works to establish a commission to study delivery
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is something that needs to be presented to the commission, and the commission still has to go through
- The commission is done to make changes.
- That language would go in front of the commission as well.
- It's not all just the state water commission.
- I handle public affairs for BNSF.
Summary:
The committee opened its third interim meeting with roll call, approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, and the chair reviewed prior committee work, including a denied request for a fertilizer-capacity study and a planned later discussion of the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger issue. Commissioner Doug Goring then presented Department of Agriculture updates on uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, the state’s irrigation potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and supply in North Dakota. Members asked about funding sources, fertilizer storage and availability, natural gas and water needs for future fertilizer plants, and how the model zoning website would help counties and townships apply setback and odor tools.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the department is proposing changes to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and updated hydrologic data, while still limiting the model to direct, demonstrable costs and benefits. He said the goal is to make the analysis more realistic and consistent without changing statute, and he provided examples of how project benefits could change as drains age or as rainfall and flood data evolve. Committee members and water-user representatives generally supported continued work on the proposal, while raising concerns about downstream impacts, closed-basin projects, and whether the changes would meaningfully affect project approvals.
The committee then heard from John Paskowski, state engineer, on Devil’s Lake, the West End and East End outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. He reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow limits, and explained that the control structure is intended to prevent a catastrophic uncontrolled release by slowing erosion and head cutting. Members asked about water quality trends, the length of the downstream flow constraint, and whether the Tolna Coulee area had been studied for possible natural overflow or silt buildup. The discussion emphasized ongoing flooding concerns, mitigation for affected landowners, and the need to balance outlet operations with downstream water quality and infrastructure protection.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Feb 24th, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- We have three items for public hearing today.
- And we'll move to the public hearing. Vice Chair. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- I'm Kyle Tuig, Senior Director of Public Works for Spokane County.
- That concludes our public hearings on Senate Bill 6225 and Senate Bill 6005.
- That will close our public hearing on Senate Bill 6354.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
transportation bonds, general obligation bonds, Washington State Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway funding, road construction, infrastructure financing, motor fuel tax, gas tax, vehicle fees, bond authorization, state finance committee, highway bond retirement fund, corridor projects, interstate improvements, right-of-way acquisition, public-private partnerships, transportation capital projects, local matching funds, emergency clause
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:05:01.000><c> supplemental</c> housing support Minnesota supplemental housing support Minnesota
- Minnesota Supplemental Aid is $136 million.
- </c><00:10:16.120><c> supplemental</c> is $167 million Minnesota supplemental is $167 million Minnesota
- Minnesota has a strong per capita GDP, which means Minnesota receives the lower bound of the federal
- Minnesota has a strong per capita GDP, which means Minnesota receives the lower bound of the federal
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- the public.
- the public.
- to the laws of Minnesota.
- to the laws of Minnesota.
- </c><00:27:01.520><c> that</c> happening within Minnesota that happening within Minnesota that Minnesota
Committee:
Senate Elections