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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Just the charter counties have more and are more like municipal entities. ...or other counties have more
- and are more like municipal entities.
- chairman introduces, it gets complex depending on the size and the sophistication of your government entity
- chairman introduces, it gets complex depending on the size and the sophistication of your government entity
Summary:
The Committee on Community Affairs convened with a quorum and took up SB 308, a bill related to the Florida Museum of Black History. The bill would establish a Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and direct it to work with a supporting nonprofit foundation, while also requiring the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative assistance and staffing until planning, design, and engineering are complete. With no appearance forms or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably.
The remainder of the meeting was an informational briefing from the Florida Association of Counties and the Florida League of Cities on local government budgeting practices. Presenters explained how counties and cities develop budgets, the legal framework governing property taxes and other revenues, the distinction between restricted and unrestricted funds, and the role of constitutional officers, public safety, debt, pensions, and capital planning. They emphasized that most local revenues are restricted by law, that general funds are the main discretionary source, and that local governments must balance annual budgets while meeting mandated service levels.
The presenters also discussed how property taxes, fees, local option taxes, and state-shared revenues support local services, and they highlighted the fiscal pressures created by public safety, emergency management, infrastructure, and retirement costs. Members asked questions about the share of local revenue that is unrestricted and the implications for any proposal to eliminate property taxes. The presenters responded that only a portion of county and municipal revenue is flexible, with much of it dedicated to specific purposes by law.
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor May 31st, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- And then pharma is the entity that pays PBMs the rebate, and there's an administrative fee there as well
- So it's like money that right now is being saved for a different entity.
- They may not be a public entity or law enforcement or firefighters, but we do want to create it in that
- They may not be a public entity or law enforcement or firefighters, but we do want to create it in that
Keywords:
public employees, police officers, benefits, appropriation, law enforcement, medical debt, collection agency, healthcare, consumer protection, financial assistance, occupational safety, air quality, greenhouse gases, employee monitoring, safety program, hemp, hemp products, cannabidiol, CBD, cannabis
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Higher education committee considers HF2908 4/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- would be subaccounts under the 529 program, which would allow things like philanthropy and corporate entities
- things like philanthropy<00:13:12.519><c> and</c><00:13:12.680><c> corporate</c><00:13:13.040><c> entities
- </c><00:13:13.920><c> uh</c> philanthropy and corporate entities uh philanthropy and corporate entities
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Human services policy bill clears committee 4/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 11 also relates to Human Services background studies and updates the list of entities from which
- language in the policy bill it updates language in the list<00:17:32.600><c> of</c><00:17:33.240><c> entities
- </c><00:17:34.240><c> from</c><00:17:34.400><c> which</c><00:17:34.559><c> the</c> list of entities from
- which the list of entities from which the commissioner<00:17:35.039><c> May</c><00:17:35.240><c> review
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine research security risks posed by foreign nationals from countries of risk working at the Department of Energy¿s National Laboratories and necessary mitigation steps. Feb 20th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- However, as we all know, not all threats come from foreign entities.
- The Infrastructure Act funding was given to communist-controlled entities in violation of the Act.
- DOE National Lab agreements involving foreign entities.
- If there's a disagreement between those two to entities in the laboratory, then it gets sent up to me
Keywords:
national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security
Summary:
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Steven Bradbury, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Feb 20th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- every regulation and as I recall in that regulation there were questions on the merits about which entities
- it should apply to and how it might apply to small businesses or small entities.
- ban some of these companies from the drones, and even though they're on the Commerce Department's entity
- So where are you when it comes to dealing with these Chinese entities, and will you work with us on this
Keywords:
transportation, air traffic control, safety regulations, Boeing 737 MAX, Department of Transportation, infrastructure funding, public safety, legislative oversight
Summary:
The committee meeting addressed several pressing issues concerning transportation, particularly focusing on the need for improved safety standards and efficient management at the Department of Transportation. Specific discussions revolved around air traffic control, with members highlighting the urgency for a significant upgrade in systems and personnel. Notably, concerns were raised regarding past practices, especially the handling of safety regulations during the Boeing 737 MAX incidents. The committee expressed a clear intent to ensure rigorous safety oversight moving forward, emphasizing that the health and safety of the public must remain the top priority in all legislative and funding decisions.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 10:15 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- commission has<01:07:16.440><c> been</c><01:07:17.400><c> um</c><01:07:17.599><c> The</c><01:07:17.760><c> Entity
- </c><01:07:18.079><c> that's</c><01:07:18.240><c> been</c> has been um The Entity that's been has been
- um The Entity that's been helping<01:07:18.680><c> to</c><01:07:19.119><c> operate</c><01:07:19.599>
- We don't really want to support carbon offsetting for, you know, entities outside of the State of Hawaiʻi
Summary:
The Energy and Environmental Protection Committee met on February 13, 2025, after a brief recess for a concurrent hearing. The committee heard testimony on several measures, including HB 332 on recycling and lithium-ion batteries, HB 256 on environmental protection and federal air standards, HB 348 on single-use plastics in lodging establishments, HB 810 on noise pollution and helicopter-related civil actions, HB 505 on Red Hill coordination, HB 975 on carbon sequestration incentives, and HB 974 on utility financing and step-in agreements. Testimony was generally supportive on HB 256, HB 348, HB 505, HB 975, and HB 974, while HB 332 drew both support and opposition, including concerns from the Consumer Technology Association about battery recycling policy. On HB 975, OPSD supported the program but urged language to prevent use for carbon offsets, and the committee discussed how the program would be monitored and reimbursed. On HB 974, the chair summarized extensive amendments addressing reserve fees, revenue definitions, trust funds, default procedures, and customer credits, while noting the Consumer Advocate’s changed view that a reserve fee may not be constitutionally required.
In decision making, the committee adopted amendments and recommended passage for HB 332, converting it into a working group to study recycling of small- and medium-format lithium-ion batteries, with members from state agencies and industry and a note that an appropriation may be needed. HB 256 was passed with amendments to clarify compliance with federal law unless standards become more stringent. HB 348, HB 810, and HB 505 were each passed as is. HB 975 was passed with amendments, including language to prevent use of the program for carbon offsets and a note that dollar amounts would be blanked out and addressed in the committee report. HB 974 was also passed with amendments after the committee reviewed the proposed changes and discussed the reserve fee issue. The committee additionally noted that HB 1476 had previously been deferred and would remain deferred, and the meeting concluded with adjournment.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 3rd, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- the courts is whether or not the action, the interpretation, the application by the governmental entity
- That is the primary tradition of these two entities.
- We excluded any other entity except the state, the county, and municipalities.
- So other entities like the soil and water conservation districts would not be subject to any kind of
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (04/14/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:47:38.560><c> become</c> then these these two entities become then these these two entities become
- And I do think um sort of entity.
- Um, so any any any entity or 213A.
- Shotty from Bedford. governmental entity may exempt a governmental entity may exempt a contract<01:20
- </c> as applicable if the government entity as applicable if the government entity finds<01:20:08.480
Summary:
The committee opened its labor hearing on SB 655 and outlined the day’s schedule, including a later working session on SB 416 and an executive session planned for 2:30 p.m. Senator Dan Innis introduced SB 655, describing it as a technical bill affecting employee leasing companies/professional employer organizations (PEOs), workers’ compensation coverage, and a Senate-added minimum wage exemption for minor league baseball players covered by a collective bargaining agreement. He said the PEO change would let either the PEO or the client business hold workers’ comp coverage, while still requiring coverage, and argued it would align New Hampshire with most other states and reduce barriers for small businesses and multi-state employers. He also said the baseball provision would clarify wage treatment for minor league players and support the Manchester team.
Justin Warell of Insperity testified in support of the PEO portion, explaining that PEOs provide HR, payroll, benefits administration, and workers’ compensation administration through a co-employment model. He said the bill would preserve mandatory coverage while allowing flexibility for the client or PEO to maintain the policy, which could help clients who already have preferred coverage or who face cost or administrative issues in multiple states. He noted that most clients would still remain under the PEO’s policy and said Insperity would submit written comments. Committee members asked about how the arrangement would work, whether the client or PEO would pay, and whether the bill would affect liability insurance packaging; Warell said the employer still bears the cost and that the bill mainly gives larger clients an option. One member asked him to remain available for possible follow-up after hearing from the labor department.
Stephen Gonzalez of Major League Baseball testified in support of the minor league baseball exemption. He said MLB and the MLB Players Association negotiated a collective bargaining agreement that already provides players with salary, housing, meals, per diems, health and retirement benefits, disability continuation, tuition assistance, and signing bonuses. He argued that treating players as hourly workers creates impractical time-tracking problems because players do work-related activities on their own time, and said the bill would recognize them as salaried workers and avoid litigation over what counts as hours worked. Committee members questioned why the exemption was needed if players are already salaried and whether MLB could simply amend its CBA; Gonzalez said the bill would help prevent wage-and-hour lawsuits and noted that similar exemptions have been enacted in other states. No vote was taken during the hearing, and the chair indicated the bill would be considered for executive action later that afternoon.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- However, and this is important, these entities have had less success in reducing the severity of unsheltered
- But I specifically had a question about what you hear from those different entities and agencies and
- Like you said, there are a lot of different entities where everyone has come...
- While we are one of many PHAs, we are the only statewide entity managing the FYI voucher program.
- We award them to the entities, they receive. against federal corporate income tax.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Public Works and Highways (03/24/2026)
Public Works and Highways
Transcript Highlights:
- So in fact it's not a burden to the city, the Chamber of Commerce, or whatever entity ends up owning
- So in fact it's not a burden to the city, the Chamber of Commerce, or whatever entity ends up owning
- So in fact it's not a burden to the city, the Chamber of Commerce, or whatever entity ends up owning
- The only entity regulating the sign would be the City of Concord, to my understanding.
- The only entity regulating the sign would be the City of Concord, to my understanding.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 497, a technical correction to last year’s capital budget. Shannon Reid of the Community College System of New Hampshire explained that the bill removes leftover state-agency boilerplate from a repurposed capital appropriation and replaces it with community college language, without changing any dollar amounts. She also described a requested amendment to rename a respiratory therapy renovation appropriation at Nashua Community College as an allied health instructional center, so the space can be used more flexibly for programs such as phlebotomy, radiologic technology, and LNA training. Terry Poff of the General Court then testified on the second part of the bill, which changes legislative space references to support the move of General Court offices from the second floor to the fourth floor of the annex as part of the legislative office building reconfiguration.
Members asked whether the community college changes affected funding, and Reid confirmed the amounts do not change and that the bill simply speeds up a correction that otherwise would have been handled later in the lapse process. Poff said the annex space change is part of a permanent transition, though the work cannot proceed until the General Court has legal control of the space. The committee then entered executive session, adopted Amendment 1031H on a 12-0 vote, and voted ought to pass as amended on SB 497 by a 12-0 vote, with several members absent. The bill was placed on the consent calendar.
The committee next opened a hearing on Senate Bill 529FN, which would give preference to lumber sourced in the United States on state-funded building projects. Representative Davis, introducing the bill for Senator Roachford, argued that New Hampshire timber is disadvantaged by grading rules that treat U.S. lumber differently from Canadian SPF lumber, even when the wood is from similar species and climates. He said the bill is intended to support New Hampshire’s timber industry and that architects and engineers would still be able to specify stronger materials when needed. Committee members questioned whether the bill should instead refer specifically to New Hampshire lumber, how it would be enforced, and what the cost impact would be. Davis and later witness Mike Olette said the issue is tied to industry grading standards rather than a government code, that the bill is meant to create a preference rather than a mandate, and that price differences are hard to pin down because lumber is a commodity. Olette, who lives near the border, testified that New Hampshire logs are often sent to Canada for milling and then return under a different grade, which he said puts New Hampshire loggers and mills at an economic disadvantage.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- uses at airports with a population greater than 50,000, the property is taxed on top of what the entity
- Taxes, and in this case where the landlord is an exempt entity, the tenants then would be liable for
- they're still it still is exempt entity they're still it still is uh<01:23:30.760><c> they're</c><01
- Personal property means that it's a personal lien or personal liability to that individual or entity.
- The tenants within that, because MAC is an exempt entity, are taxed based on personal property.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/13/25
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Additionally, a licensed business or entity with a catering license and staff trained in responsible
- Currently, the city contracts with external entities to manage alcohol sales at the community center
- to manage alcohol external entities to manage alcohol sales<00:39:01.000><c> at</c><00:39:01.160><c>
- Like many rural communities, there are very few entities with the appropriate license and even fewer
- </c> to the largest corporate retail entity to the largest corporate retail entity in<01:05:39.760><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And you were saying every entity—so every state agency, every municipal program, every county program
- And you were saying every entity—so every state agency, every municipal program, every county program
- And you were saying every entity—so every state agency, every municipal program, every county program
- </c> right and you were saying every entity right and you were saying every entity so<01:30:19.280><c
- that are going to be impacted entities that are going to be impacted by<01:31:52.440><c> this</c><01
Bills:
HF10
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jul 14th, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- Our entity started out of the 2010 Act relative to achievement gaps that allowed the state to intervene
- the Department of Administration and Law Appeals that finds that ZEP, as we call it, is a public entity
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held its 22nd hearing of the 194th General Court to consider late-file bills, with the chairs outlining testimony limits and instructions for submitting written testimony. The committee heard testimony on several local bills, including H.5520, which would allow George Petrinos of Dudley to continue serving as a call firefighter past age 65 until age 70. Representative John Moran said the bill had town support, would have no pension or fiscal impact, and was intended to let Petrinos continue a long record of service.
The committee also heard testimony on H.4499 concerning the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership. Witnesses Colleen Curran and Matthew Brunell said the bill would correct an oversight so certain employees of the zone could participate in the public retirement system. They described the organization as a public body subject to open meeting and procurement laws, performing functions similar to a public school district, and said a prior administrative decision had recognized it as a public entity but not extended retirement eligibility to its employees.
Finally, the committee took testimony on Senate Bill 3165 for the town of Holbrook, which would authorize the appointment of Patrick Daugherty as a firefighter despite the maximum age requirement. Holbrook Fire Chief Luke McFadden and Senators John Keenan and Representative Mark Cusack said the department needs paramedic-qualified firefighters, Daugherty is already known to the town and fully qualified aside from the age issue, and the exemption would help address staffing shortages. No questions were raised after the testimony, and the committee then moved to adjourn.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education May 28th, 2026
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 1 on Education May 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- without additional information, the funding being provided might not even be enough to cover those entities
- receiving the additional... ...funding being provided might not even be enough to cover those entities
Summary:
The Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Education held its close-out hearing for the 2026 budget plan, with the chair describing the Senate proposal as fully funding Proposition 98 and emphasizing investments in universal school meals, career education, immigrant and LGBTQ+ student supports, higher education compacts, community colleges, and other student services. Public commenters largely supported those priorities, including funding for CalNEW and Dream Resource Centers, educator workforce and English learner supports, community schools, special education, paid pregnancy leave, and the Middle Class Scholarship, while some raised concerns about proposed cuts, borrowing, and the inclusion of non-LEA preschool programs in Prop. 98.\n\nDuring member comments, one senator said many items were supportable but raised concerns about placeholder language, accountability, borrowing for the Middle Class Scholarship, and the structure of paid pregnancy leave and apprenticeship funding, indicating some no votes and abstentions. The chair responded that the budget reflects major investments in K-12 and higher education, including full Prop. 98 funding, elimination of the settle-up amount, expanded student aid, and continued support for immigrant students and resource centers.\n\nThe committee then moved through the vote-only calendar and adopted most staff recommendations by roll call. Several items passed unanimously or with one abstention/no vote, while some higher education and K-12 items drew opposition from one member, including the item on the Middle Class Scholarship borrowing structure and certain proposals related to pregnancy leave, Calbright/common cloud platform, apprenticeship backfill, and other specified issues. The hearing concluded after the chair thanked participants and adjourned the subcommittee.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight REVISED: SB1101 and SB1966 - Added Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- They are federally designated, federally recognized, eligible entities that have a tripartite board.
- They are federally designated, federally recognized, eligible entities that have a tripartite board.
Summary:
The committee first laid over SB 1101 and SB 1813, then heard and advanced SB 1966 and SB 80. SB 1966, presented by Chairman Johns, was amended with a PCS to incorporate the House’s Memorial Roads and Bridges language after a House-Senate coordination issue; the committee adopted the PCS and passed the bill out unanimously, 9-0. SB 80, presented by Representative Clay Staires, was also amended with a PCS and described as a cleanup bill removing several outdated turnpike provisions; members noted it reflected a negotiated consensus, and it passed unanimously, 11-0.
After the bill votes, the committee received a required informational presentation from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce on the federal Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). Director Marshall Votes explained that Commerce administers the grant, keeps 5% for oversight, and passes 90% to 17 community action agencies serving all 77 counties. He said the program currently manages about $8.9 million, served about 33,000 low-income families last year, and leverages that funding into more than $250 million in broader community impact through services such as employment support, housing, transportation, education, health, and childcare.
Members asked about Commerce staffing and oversight, and Votes said a small team of a few employees handles planning, monitoring, training, and compliance for CSBG alongside other programs. Committee members thanked Commerce for its work and emphasized the importance of the program for rural communities and all 77 counties. The meeting ended with expressions of appreciation and adjournment.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Senate in Session Mar 13th, 2026 at 05:50 pm
West Virginia Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment adds entities associated with foreign... Thank you, Mr. President.
- The amendment adds entities associated with foreign adversaries of the United States.
Summary:
The Senate took up a series of House amendments and concurrence motions on several bills. Senate Bill 4 on crimes against public justice was amended to restore a cleaner definition of harassment and then passed 31-2. Senate Bill 59 on voter eligibility and residency requirements was amended with clarifying language on challenges to voter residency, passed 33-0, and made effective January 1, 2027. Senate Bill 104, providing raises for certain state mine inspectors, concurred in a House effective-date change and was made effective July 1, 2026. Senate Bill 200, increasing penalties and fines for assault on certain public service workers, law enforcement officers, and police animals, concurred in a technical House amendment and passed 33-0. Senate Bill 481 on elections concurred in a House effective-date change and was made effective from passage. Senate Bill 531, the First Amendment Preservation Act, was amended to add entities associated with foreign adversaries, passed 31-2, and was made effective July 1, 2026.
The Senate also concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 641 on above-ground storage tanks, which narrowed the bill by reducing the tank threshold and limiting covered fluids to brine water; it passed 25-8. Senate Bill 645 on surprise billing for ground emergency medical services was amended to reduce the rate from 400% to the current CMS rate of 200% and remove some balance-billing prohibitions; it passed 29-4. Senate Bill 800 on jury service policy was amended to allow certain people with expunged or pardoned convictions to serve on juries and passed 31-2. Senate Bill 878 creating an Office of Entrepreneurship within the Secretary of State’s office had House amendments removing redundant language and increasing flexibility; it passed 30-4 and was made effective July 1, 2026.
The chamber also received a Rules Committee report recommending passage of Engrossed Committee Substitute for House Bill 5381, which concerns developing a comprehensive state energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy. The bill was advanced to third reading with the right to amend. The Senate then moved through announcements and adjourned until the next day at 11 a.m.
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