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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- attorneys County level and County attorneys County Sheriff's<00:30:10.000><c> offices</c><00:30:11.000
- </c><00:54:51.480><c> and</c> system and counties and system and counties and cities<00:54:54.200><c>
- </c><00:59:15.559><c> $4.5</c> 2008 um you know we've authorized $4.5 2008 um you know we've authorized
- </c><00:59:23.119><c> uh</c><00:59:23.319><c> but</c> 1.23 uh is authorized uh but 1.23 uh is authorized
- Metro Area this week I met seven County Metro Area this week I met with<01:05:07.839><c> County</c><
Committee:
Senate Capital Investment
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
SPEED Task Force (STF) - Wed May 27, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We don't have that authority, so the Department of Revenue would have that authority.
- </c> reasonable and giving us the authority reasonable and giving us the authority to<00:12:17.839><c
- level where at border or at the county level where at the<00:35:54.400><c> county</c><00:35:54.960><
- But as far as the county solution, or if it's some other solution, I think there's...
- But the county question I know that's being explored elsewhere. >> Okay.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- was given to the cities and counties.
- When the city or the county calls 911, they get me.
- We range from city, county, and state officers.
- Again, counties are neutral, sheriffs are neutral.
- Again, counties are neutral, sheriffs are neutral.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 959, which would adjust levy limits and related property tax provisions for fire and EMS districts affected by prior tax changes. Senator O’Conniewicz and fire district officials said the bill is needed because fire and EMS districts rely heavily on property tax and are struggling to keep up with growth and operating costs. The Idaho Home Builders Association and the Association of Idaho Cities both supported the bill, with cities noting it would provide needed relief for emergency services even if broader tax fixes are still being sought. The committee moved and passed a motion to send HB 959 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then took up House Bill 706, which would allow cities to permit single-stair apartment buildings in limited circumstances if additional life-safety and design standards are met. Supporters, including Senator Robbie, an architect, and a private citizen, argued the bill could lower construction costs, help infill development, and create more affordable “missing middle” housing while maintaining safety through sprinklers and other requirements. Fire officials and the Association of Idaho Cities opposed the bill, warning that a single stair reduces redundancy for evacuation and firefighter access and could create risks in fires or active shooter situations. Despite the opposition, the committee voted to send HB 706 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, with Senators Anthon and Adams recorded as no votes.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 967, a compromise measure to increase funding for Idaho State Police compensation by shifting $4 million total, including $2 million from liquor funds that would otherwise go to cities and counties. Senator Lakey and Colonel Gardner said ISP has severe staffing shortages, especially among mid-level troopers, and needs a funding fix to remain competitive and retain officers; the Idaho Fraternal Order of Police also supported the bill. Cities, including the mayor of Moscow and the Association of Idaho Cities, opposed the measure because it would reduce local revenue used for police, fire, and EMS, and argued the state should use other funding sources instead. Several senators expressed concern about the impact on cities but said they felt compelled to support a compromise for ISP, and the committee ultimately passed the motion to send HB 967 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, with recorded no votes from Senators Robbie and Riggs.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/23/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- County.
- County B.
- happens in county county B investigation happens in county B<00:49:16.480><c> under</c><00:49:16.960
- in county B.
- A, death occurs drugs occurs in county A, death occurs in<00:53:04.960><c> county</c> in county in county
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, Representative Raymond, and I represent Clark, Fremont, Jefferson, and Lemhi counties
- Brandon Mitchell, District 6, representative covering Latah, Lewis, and the outskirts in Nez Perce County
- Again, Representative Brandon Mitchell, District 6, covering Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce counties.
- I am Representative Barbara Ehart from District 33, Bonneville County, and primarily Idaho Falls.
- by the Lewis County prosecutor and the Attorney General.
Committee:
House State Affairs
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- that point the county judge, the county quorum court, and no one heard anything about that until it
- and the state legislature in the county when they're purchasing land there.
- , and at that point the county judge, the county quorum court, and no one heard anything about that until
- and the state legislature in the county when they're purchasing land there.
- I just wanted them to be involved in the process while some counties were. Perry County was not.
Committee:
All JBC-SPECIAL LANGUAGE
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- hours and so forth, and this directly impacts them as they just bought their first condo in Orange County
- It's about what Orange County needs. It's about what San Diego needs.
- This program is modeled on a similar program in LA County, which— —called LA RISE.
- We have programs in 16 cities throughout six Bay Area counties.
- We have programs in 16 cities throughout six Bay Area counties.
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 5 on State Administration heard presentations from Go-Biz and the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation on the Governor’s budget proposals. Go-Biz described California Jobs First, the state’s 10-year economic development strategy, and emphasized support for small businesses, workforce development, and targeted investment in sectors such as ag tech, life sciences, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing. Members raised concerns about federal policy changes, tariffs, tourism, housing, child care, and whether state incentives are truly additive; Go-Biz responded that it tracks federal actions closely, works with chambers and advocates, and uses programs like California Competes to target jobs that would not otherwise come to California.
The committee then reviewed the proposal to restore the California Competes grant program with $60 million. Go-Biz said the grant would help businesses that cannot use the nonrefundable tax credit, and explained the program’s five-year contracts, milestone-based awards, and recapture provisions. The Legislative Analyst’s Office said the grant could be effective but recommended stronger oversight and clearer eligibility criteria, while also noting the 30% cap in trailer bill language may be too restrictive given the smaller funding level. Public testimony supported the grant and suggested considering refundability or transferability for the tax credit to broaden access for smaller and startup businesses.
Members also heard the CHIPS-related proposal for $25 million to support Natcast’s semiconductor design and collaboration facility in Sunnyvale. Go-Biz and public witnesses argued the state investment would help secure a major federal research facility, retain engineering talent, and leverage billions in broader investment, while the LAO recommended rejecting the item because of its dependence on uncertain federal funding and the state’s budget condition. The committee also considered a $17 million continuation of CA RISE, which supports employment social enterprises; Go-Biz and several grantees cited strong job placement and workforce outcomes, while the LAO recommended rejection absent a more rigorous evaluation, noting prior LA RISE evidence did not show long-term employment gains.
Finally, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation presented budget requests for IT security and rent increases, and a trailer bill to raise fees across several programs. DFPI said decades-old fee schedules, inflation, and new regulatory responsibilities have created a structural deficit and warned the department could face insolvency without adjustments. The LAO recommended approving the fee increases only on a three-year limited-term basis and asked for more detailed revenue plans for programs not covered by the proposal, so the Legislature can assess actual collections and market impacts before making the changes permanent.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Fifty Seven - Thursday, April 23
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Further introductions, lady from Boone County, District 45. Mr.
- The gentleman from McDonald County...
- Louis County, thank you to inquire of the bill handler.
- Gentleman from Jackson County, District 34, thank you, Mr.
- Louis County...
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal for the 56th day by roll call vote, 131-2. The Speaker also signed several enrolled measures, including HB 1768, HB 1866, HB 1870, HB 2180, and HJR 173 and 174, suspending business for those signings. Members then offered multiple points of personal privilege and introduced numerous student groups, family members, interns, and former Representative Richard Brown as special guests.
The main floor business focused on budget conference motions for HB 2002 through HB 2013. The budget chair moved to refuse Senate substitutes and send the bills to conference, and the House approved each motion. In discussion, members highlighted major budget differences, including child care subsidies, transportation funding, higher education funding, and the movement of about $1.76 billion in broadband-related funds into HB 2017, which was noted as affecting how the operating budget totals appear. The House also received Senate messages on several budget bills and other measures, including HB 2002-2013, HB 2637, and HB 3155.
The House then took up SB 975, an ambulance district and emergency medical services bill. A House substitute was adopted, along with Amendment 1 adding a compromise community paramedic provision and a minor first-responder mental health change. Members described the bill as helping struggling ambulance districts, improving emergency response, and allowing community paramedics to provide in-home services to reduce unnecessary ER use. The bill passed 136-7. Later, the House considered the combined property tax reform bill on SB 1066 and 1086, adopting three amendments addressing technical cleanup, uniform levy increases and timing of voter-approved tax increases, and assessor training, electronic notices, and changes to payment-under-protest procedures. Supporters said the bill improved transparency and reform; opponents warned it could reduce local control and strain funding for schools, libraries, and other local services. The bill ultimately passed 83-61. The House adjourned until 4 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty Five - Monday, February 23
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Does the gentleman from Jasper County yield to an inquiry from the lady from Jackson County?
- assessors and county clerks.
- assessors and county clerks.
- Louis County. Discussion on the bill. Gentleman from St. Louis County. Thank you, Mr.
- , Christian County.
Summary:
The Missouri House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by a 113-0 roll call vote. Members then offered several points of personal privilege recognizing military history, student heroes who responded to a medical emergency at South Tech High School, Black History Month remarks on Maya Angelou, student athletic achievements, and a moment of silence for former Fire Chief Henry Williams. The House also welcomed special guests, including a student shadowing a member and former Rep. Ben Baker in his role with USDA Rural Development.
The chamber then took up several bills. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2014, the supplemental appropriations bill for fiscal year 2026, was debated at length over constitutional concerns about MODOT funding and the need for disaster relief, Medicaid, and mental health appropriations; it passed 130-11. House Bill 2189, allowing five-year vehicle registrations and removing the even-odd model-year restriction, passed 143-0 after members discussed county clerks, tax payment verification, and the bill’s lack of fiscal impact. House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1790, which changes ballot language requirements including Hancock Amendment-related wording and levy examples, passed 114-24.
House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2178, dealing with property tax assessment limits and appeal procedures, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would cap annual increases and help taxpayers, while opponents argued a floor amendment was not vetted, could shift burdens to schools and fire districts, and might harm local revenues; it passed 86-53. House Bill 1844, the athletic trainer compact, passed 117-27 with support framed around workforce mobility and rural health access. The House also perfected House Committee Substitute for House Bill 1663, which removes the sunset from Missouri’s Save Women’s Sports Act; debate centered on fairness in women’s athletics versus concerns about discrimination, local control, and the lack of a broader policy review, and the chamber adopted the substitute and ordered it perfected and printed. The session ended with announcements, including a blue alert and the death of a Christian County deputy, committee meeting notices, and adjournment until February 24, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and I just want to thank the author for this work.
- When we do, I want to thank the majority leader for authoring this bill.
- This bill includes broad prescriptive authority for pharmacists.
- Hi, I just want to thank the author for this bill.
- Thank you to the author for accepting the committee's amendments.
Committee:
House Business and Professions
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/17/26
Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Transcript Highlights:
- Louis County.
- Louis County.
- Louis County and Lake County and Cook County, I know a little bit about what you're talking about.
- Louis County and Lake County and Cook County, I know a little bit about what you're talking about.
- Louis County. So that project to St. St. Louis County.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- I serve as the Berkshire County District Attorney.
- She lacked work authorization. She lived in fear.
- Federal authorities arrested a Foxborough special education teacher after he shared...
- I was raised in Berkshire County. I'm also a graduate of Miss Hall School.
- A position of authority and trust is something that the law must not take lightly.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Summary:
The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on a wide range of bills involving domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, trafficking, victim compensation, and related criminal justice reforms. Testimony focused on measures to support survivors and close perceived legal gaps, including bills to protect domestic violence survivors in child welfare proceedings, expand victim compensation for homicide families and trafficking survivors, create a DNA exception to the rape statute of limitations, eliminate or extend statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, and strengthen laws on upskirting, sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority, and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. Several speakers also addressed bills concerning vulnerable adults, harassment and custody-related abuse, and early evidence kits.
Witnesses included legislators, prosecutors, advocates, and many survivors who described personal experiences with abuse and barriers to justice. Supporters argued that current laws often leave survivors without meaningful remedies, especially where consent, reporting requirements, evidentiary rules, or statutes of limitations prevent prosecution or compensation. Prosecutors and advocates said the bills would clarify vague statutes, increase penalties in some cases, and better reflect the realities of coercion, grooming, trafficking, and delayed reporting. Some testimony also urged amendments, including changes to victim compensation reporting rules and clarifications to avoid unintended conflicts with other wage-recovery laws.
No committee votes or final actions were taken in the hearing itself. The chairs emphasized strict time limits, respectful conduct, and the submission of written testimony, and several witnesses were called out of order to accommodate the large number of speakers.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Article II Feb 25th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Article II
Transcript Highlights:
- Encouraging that in that Gaines County area as well as the surrounding counties where we know there's
- We need the capital authority so we can pay for part of it.
- that we're truly a mental health desert in Brazoria County.
- to address some of the needs that he has in our county jail system.
- I just contacted my Dallas County Jail, they have 288 inmates.
Committee:
House Appropriations - S/C on Article II
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Health Services (11-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- authorization or step therapy. therapy. therapy.
- are abandoned if prior authorization is required.
- </c><00:21:04.880><c> to</c> they are qualified and authorized to they are qualified and authorized to
- </c> what's available in their county. what's available in their county.
- </c> in their county. in their county.
Summary:
The committee opened its sixth and final interim meeting with roll call, quorum confirmation, approval of the prior minutes, and a brief change in agenda order to preserve quorum and accommodate presenters’ schedules. Members then moved through several proposed health-related items with limited discussion, and the chair noted the committee would reconvene in January for further conversation.
The first substantive item was a proposal relating to utilization controls for non-opioid analgesics in Medicaid. Senator Gerald Neal and Tara Hyde of People Advocating Recovery argued that pain parity is needed so patients can access non-opioid options without prior authorization or step therapy barriers, especially in acute pain situations and for people in recovery. Senator Berg supported the concept and suggested expanding the approach to other prescriptions by allowing physicians to explain why step therapy is inappropriate at the time of prescribing; another member cautioned against unintended cost increases if non-opioid drugs are used as add-ons to opioids.
The committee then heard a proposal on physician assistants from Senator Scott and Andrew Rutherford of the Kentucky Academy of Physician Assistants. They described a shift from a supervisory to a collaborative practice model, with practice scope set at the practice level, limited Schedule II prescribing authority under guardrails, and permission for PAs to perform driver’s license vision testing. Supporters said the changes would improve rural access, reduce administrative burden, and align Kentucky with neighboring states; a question from Representative Bratcher focused on experience requirements and how the proposal compares with nurse practitioner rules. No vote was taken.
Finally, Representative Nancy Tate, Adia Wuchner, and Representative Jason Nemes introduced a 2026 proposal aimed at “protecting vulnerable people.” They described a broad package focused on abortion pill trafficking, marketing to minors, commercial surrogacy, assisted suicide, and organ procurement safeguards, arguing that current law leaves gaps and that additional criminal and civil penalties are needed. The presentation was informational only, with no action taken before the meeting ended.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP/WAL Joint Public Hearing - Tue Mar 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that um monitoring wells is not a county that um monitoring wells is not a county um<00:10:40.800
- ><00:12:48.800><c> or</c> this allows previously authorized or this allows previously authorized or permitted
- </c><00:13:05.200><c> or</c> oversight of a previously authorized or oversight of a previously authorized
- Mahalo. authorating authorizing certain actions authorating authorizing certain actions such<00:37:32.880
- Um, it doesn't help our county at all.
Summary:
The joint hearing covered three measures. SB 1602 would appropriate funds to DLNR for monitoring wells for the Koho aquifer system; DLNR and HHFDC supported it, and written testimony from several organizations and individuals was also in support. Members asked whether monitoring wells are a statewide function rather than a county function, and staff confirmed they are done statewide. The second bill was an administration measure clarifying that criminal water pollution enforcement remains with the Department of Health rather than DLNR. The Attorney General’s office said it was a cleanup clarification and that DOH has stronger enforcement powers and better testing capability; DOH and DLNR supported it, and there was no opposition noted.
The final and most heavily debated measure was SB 1074 on environmental impact statements. The bill would let previously authorized or permitted commercial activities continue for up to one year while an agency determines whether environmental review applies after a challenge, and would allow permit renewals during that review. DLNR said it stood on written comments and suggested aligning the bill with similar House language. Supporters, including several ocean tourism and Maui business representatives, argued the bill would provide certainty and keep families and small operators working while environmental review is completed, especially in the wake of the Lahaina fires and ongoing business losses. Some supporters said the measure should be narrowed with a sunset or limited to recently renewed permits.
Opponents, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and other environmental advocates, argued the bill was overly broad and could weaken HEPA/NEPA-style environmental review, especially for fisheries and other commercial activities. They said the bill could be used as a “Trojan horse” to avoid review and that DLNR could resolve the underlying disputes more quickly through settlement or existing exemption processes. No votes were taken during the hearing.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Greg Harrell, Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller.
- Greg Harrell, Marion County Clerk of Court and Comptroller, appreciate.
- , or over in Gadsden County.
- , or over in Gadsden County.
- I am speaking for, back in that home over in Gadsden County.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It encompasses people with lawful status, people with pending applications and in periods of authorized
- Last year, 135 people died in Texas county jails. 85.
- People have died in Harris County jail since 2021. I repeat, 85 custody deaths in 4 years.
- I live in Harris County and I work for the Texas Jail Project on jail conditions.
- In 2022, 162 people were reported to have died in county jails.
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
bail reform, defendants, pretrial detention, public safety, criminal justice, charitable bail organizations, criminal procedure, public safety report, victim notification, family violence, bail bonds, public funds, political subdivision, injunction, taxpayer rights, violent crimes, sexual offenses, community safety, constitutional amendment, trafficking
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Feb 23rd, 2026
Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- record, I am Bill Owen, State Representative for the 31st District of Northern and Western Green County
- . 31st District of Northern and Western Green County.
- And then there will be, assuming that's approved, a budget request for standing appropriation authority
- Charles County, who I work very closely with, he's my senator.
- and Miller County in this great state of Missouri.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- , and jurisdictions, cities, counties, but I thought that that's what that amendment was going to do,
- , and jurisdiction, city, counties, but I thought that that's what that amendment was going to do, and
- to spend it, that they spent it in accordance with that legal authority, and that that money has been
- And you're right, they don't have the authority to conduct it.
- As I continue to go ahead and deal with that, particularly in Mora, San Miguel, and Lincoln counties,
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
Keywords:
auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license