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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee and Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- from the Internal Revenue Service?
- working families.
- their families.
- their families.
- Many young families, teachers with young families, are paying upwards of $1,600 a month or more out of
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on California’s taxation of foreign subsidiaries of U.S. corporations, especially the state’s water’s-edge election versus worldwide combined reporting. Committee members and witnesses discussed how unitary taxation and sales-factor apportionment work, why multinational corporations are a small share of filers but a large share of tax liability, and how foreign income, profit shifting, and double taxation concerns affect policy choices. The Franchise Tax Board explained current filing rules, the seven-year water’s-edge election, and recent filing statistics showing about 21,562 water’s-edge returns in 2023, roughly 6% of C corporation filers but about half of corporate tax liability.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office and FTB staff emphasized that revenue effects from eliminating water’s edge are uncertain because foreign affiliate income is not directly observable, and they noted possible revenue volatility and administrative complexity. Several committee members asked about foreign government pushback, the burden on FTB, whether certain industries are more likely to shift profits, and whether companies would leave California; witnesses generally said there was no strong evidence that firms would exit the state because tax liability is driven mainly by California sales. They also discussed how California already administers both methods, how the election can be advantageous or disadvantageous depending on a firm’s facts, and how federal reforms like GILTI/NCTI, CAMT, and OECD Pillar Two may affect the issue.
The second panel presented sharply contrasting views. One professor and a tax policy advocate argued that water’s edge creates unfairness, encourages profit shifting, and leaves California with billions in lost revenue, while a Tax Foundation witness argued that mandatory worldwide reporting would tax the wrong income, create double taxation and litigation risk, and impose heavy compliance burdens, especially for foreign-based multinationals. A later panel from the California Budget and Policy Center supported closing the “water’s-edge loophole,” saying it would raise needed revenue for public services and level the playing field between large multinationals and smaller domestic businesses. No vote or formal action was taken; the hearing was informational only.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> this disease impacts families. this disease impacts families.
- families who have family members that have autism.
- </c> department of rehabilitation services. department of rehabilitation services.
- </c> go for service. go for service.
- That this does not hamper service delivery to people who are getting service. too vast.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-02-25 (5:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As you can see, he stood. and his service to Florida.
- I ask for your favorable support.
- Upon application for service, a utility must expand its service territory to a property outside the current
- service territory, subject to the utility service requirement, if the property is not within the service
- And I ask for your favorable support.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and observed a moment of silence for former Senator Charlie Dean. The chamber also received several introductions, including guests from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and visiting Polk County students. After routine business, the Senate took up a special order calendar, temporarily postponing several bills including measures on Citizens Property Insurance, artificial intelligence, public records, and data centers.
The Senate then passed a series of bills, most by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. Approved measures included SB 198/HB 505 on virtual currency kiosks, which creates registration, disclosure, transaction-limit, warning, receipt, and fraud-refund requirements; SB 382 on electric bicycles, which adds pedestrian-yield rules, speed limits near pedestrians, and creates a micro-mobility safety task force; SB 844 on sickle cell disease continuing education for certain health professionals; and SB 1014 on municipal utility service, which bars cities from denying water or wastewater service outside city limits solely because the owner refuses annexation. Each of these bills was explained by the sponsoring senator, amended as needed, and passed on recorded votes.
The Senate also passed SB 428, expanding the state swimming lesson voucher program from ages 0-4 to ages 1-7 and adding drowning-prevention education for new parents through a merged amendment with related language; senators from both parties spoke in support, emphasizing child safety and autism-related drowning risks. Additional bills passed included SB 540 on Office of Financial Regulation cybersecurity and oversight changes, SB 1440 on related public-records and cybersecurity exemptions, and SB 1594 to protect veterans’ benefits received on behalf of foster children by directing those funds toward post-secondary education or aftercare rather than agency reimbursement. Final votes were largely 36-0 or 37-0, with SB 1440 passing 35-1.
At the end of the session, the Rules Chair moved to waive rules so all bills passed that day would be immediately certified to the House and all temporarily postponed bills would remain on the special order calendar. The Senate then adjourned until the next morning for committee meetings and other business.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee - (5-21-26) - Part 2
Transcript Highlights:
- Both of these are with the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Finance Facilities and Support Services
- </c> cabinet, finance facilities and support cabinet, finance facilities and support services. services
- . services.
- </c> uh buildings at the Health and Family uh buildings at the Health and Family Services, Services,
- </c><00:27:08.640><c> apartments</c><00:27:09.640><c> in</c> of 98 multi-family apartments in of 98 multi-family
Keywords:
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Summary:
The committee first discussed and approved a new airport-related project involving two 60-by-80 corporate hangars. Members asked about how the project would generate revenue, and staff explained that hangar rent and fuel sales would help repay the costs, with more than half of the funding coming from the FAA. The project was approved by roll call vote.
The committee then approved two large capital pool projects: a $1,715,120 roof replacement and skylight project for the Libraries and Archives building in Frankfort, and a $2,105,400 exterior renovation project for several state buildings, including Health and Family Services, the Kentucky History Center, and the State Office Building. After that, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented one loan increase and five grant reallocations. The loan increase was for Springfield’s wastewater treatment plant project, rising by $262,300 to just over $2.88 million because bids came in higher than estimated. Members asked about the delay between approval and bidding, and staff explained the design, environmental review, and state approval process can take one to two years. The committee approved the six action items, and then received informational updates on additional water projects that required no action.
The Cabinet for Economic Development next presented one forgivable loan and 11 KPDI/KPDI EDF grant projects. The loan was a $1 million forgivable loan for the Perry County Economic Development Board to acquire the Coalfields Industrial Building, with repayment forgivable if a project creates at least 75 jobs. The grant projects included site-readiness and industrial development work in Pendleton, Elizabethtown/Hardin, McCreary, Floyd, Marion, Fleming, Graves, Eddyville/Lyon, Caldwell, Mercer, and Johnson counties. Members asked how local match percentages are set and were told they are based on county population and updated every two years; staff also explained that beneficiaries usually provide the match and are reimbursed after submitting costs. The committee approved the action items.
Finally, the Office of Financial Management presented two new debt issues and three SFCC debt issues. The new debt items were a Kentucky Housing Corporation bond authorization of up to $600 million for single-family mortgage revenue bonds, including a $100 million initial transaction, and a $5.5 million multifamily conduit bond for 98 apartments in Lexington. Informational items covered University of Kentucky refunding bonds and Turnpike Authority refunding bonds, both of which produced savings. The three SFCC debt issues for Campbell, Edmonson, and Perry counties were then approved by roll call vote. The meeting ended with brief discussion of the upcoming calendar and scheduling before adjournment.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House debate on MN emergency powers bill Feb 28th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> vote no on this amendment I support vote no on this amendment I support current<00:38:59.240><c>
- </c> stories in Committee of how families stories in Committee of how families were<01:05:00.520><c>
- This is still impacting our families, people who lost loved ones, whose family member died alone, who
- people who lost loved ones families people who lost loved ones whose<01:09:52.080><c> family</c><01:
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, if such a tragedy ended a career of service.
- So that no other family would endure similar pain and heartache.
- I thank him for his service and wish him the best.' Mr.
- service providers while upholding the rule of law.
- Consumer service offers disclosure and cancellation.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Across rural Florida, our families have deep connections to our state and as people.
- farm families who are producing important commodities.
- They've distributed that across the state to families in need. That is biblical.
- Everyone I've spoken to about the program supports making sure the children in Florida...
- They are felt by Florida families every single day.
Summary:
The Senate convened for opening day of the 2026 regular session with prayer, presentation of colors by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem by the FAMU Marching 100. The chamber then administered the oath of office to newly elected Senator Ralph E. Misullo, Jr. of District 11, and welcomed a number of special guests, including statewide elected officials, Supreme Court justices, and former Senate leaders and members.
The Senate adopted SCR 1466, which authorized the House and Senate to meet in joint session to receive a message from the Governor, and waived rules to immediately transmit the resolution to the House. The Rules Chair also moved that the Secretary notify the House and Governor that the Senate was convened and ready to begin the 2026 regular session. No substantive legislation was debated; the session was largely ceremonial and organizational.
In remarks, the Senate President reflected on the role of the Senate, the need for balance, deliberation, and checks and balances, and highlighted priorities such as rural Florida, citrus recovery, farmers feeding Florida, rural health care, affordability, low taxes, property tax relief, and fiscal restraint. He also emphasized faith, service, and cooperation. At the end of the session, Senator Gates announced that 52 executive appointments would be considered the next day, and the Senate adjourned until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, with committee meetings and other business to follow.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Jean Mills, representing Louisiana Family Forum, and Dr.
- So I fully support that.
- to student-supported.
- It's pro-family, pro-workforce, and pro-mother.
- a family.
Committee:
House Education
Keywords:
HR171, House Resolution 171, M.J. Foster Promise Program, TOPS-Tech, TOPS Tech Award, Board of Regents, Louisiana Works, Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCATCS, financial aid, scholarship, workforce development, career training, technical education, vocational education, postsecondary credential, associate degree, industry-based credential, high-demand jobs, high-wage occupations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- in our state, support research, and really support our farmers.
- Health and Human Services also provides funding to support senior nutrition at DSHS.
- I mean, you know, just overall commodity prices have been too low to support, again, to support cost
- Here are some of our services that we offer direct services through our Western Regional Program.
- Some of our services that we offer direct services through our Western Regional Program: the Farm Aid
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We give thanks for all the families who give each other support and love.
- </c> give each other support and love. give each other support and love.
- </c> you will support it. you will support it.
- </c> speak in support of the motion. speak in support of the motion.
- Would I vote to support this bill? jail. Would I vote to support this bill?
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Mar 24th, 2026
Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
Transcript Highlights:
- Do we have additional speakers in support of the bill? A speaker is in support of the bill.
- Good afternoon, Chair Conley, members of the committee, Mike Caprio with Republic Services here in support
- Connor Kennedy in support. Yeah, say it again. My name is Connor Kennedy. I'm in support.
- , here in support.
- Connor Kennedy in support. Yeah, say it again. My name is Connor Kennedy. I'm in support.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:10:16.480><c> As</c> a week of service and learning. As a week of service and learning.
- . bipartisan support from the Minnesota bipartisan support from the Minnesota House<00:11:04.160><c>
- </c> are grateful for all who have supported are grateful for all who have supported the<00:12:12.920
- to the Minnesota paid family rules.
- </c> The definitions of family are different. The definitions of family are different.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
The Push for New Protections for Consumers / Adding MLD to Minnesota’s Newborn Screening Program Mar 10th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Services from ticket transparency to Services from ticket transparency to click<00:00:50.640><c> to</
- </c><00:10:15.079><c> are</c> um to make sure vital services are um to make sure vital services are uninterrupted
- </c><00:23:38.120><c> that</c> individual too it's their families that individual too it's their families
- </c><00:24:02.080><c> lending</c><00:24:02.720><c> money</c> Credit Services lending money Credit Services
- </c><00:25:29.120><c> found</c> and so the Quimby family found and so the Quimby family found themselves
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Health Mar 23rd, 2026
Joint Committee on Public Health
Transcript Highlights:
- Instead, it supports the research needed to understand whether screening could help families avoid the
- Instead, it supports the research needed to understand whether screening could help families avoid the
- years of Instead, it supports the research needed to understand whether screening could help families
- It includes funding for educational materials and support resources for families whose children are diagnosed
- Our team is dedicated to supporting children with celiac disease and their families.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Health
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on four bills: H. 5013 and S. 2928, which would establish a three-year celiac disease screening pilot program for children during routine cholesterol/lipid screening around ages 8 to 12; H. 5087, regulating the operation of medical spas; and H. 5115, establishing statewide food truck regulations, though the hearing focused almost entirely on the celiac and medical spa bills. Committee chairs outlined three-minute testimony limits and noted members present in person and online.
Supporters of the celiac screening bills, including Rep. Badger, Sen. Lovely, patients, clinicians, and researchers, described long delays in diagnosis, the lack of a cure beyond a gluten-free diet, and the potential for early screening to prevent years of damage, missed school and work, and long-term complications. Testifiers said celiac disease is common but frequently undiagnosed, that a simple blood test can identify many cases, and that a pilot would help assess feasibility, cost, accuracy, and family acceptance. Several witnesses emphasized that the proposal includes education and support for families after diagnosis, and some cited international screening efforts, especially in Italy, as evidence that population screening can work.
Testimony on H. 5087 was largely opposed by medical spa owners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and a plastic surgeon. Witnesses argued the bill is outdated, duplicative of existing Massachusetts licensing and public health rules, and inconsistent with current scopes of practice and team-based care. They said the proposal could restrict access, burden small and women-owned practices, and fail to address the real issues of training, compliance, and patient safety. Some said they support regulation in principle but want the bill revised to reflect current law and modern practice. Committee members asked a few clarifying questions, including about celiac testing methods and the relationship between the medical spa bill and current state law, but no votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CAA Info Briefing - Thu May 8, 2025 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, it's kind of operational support.
- </c><00:28:57.840><c> Thank</c> your support. Absolutely. Aloha. Thank your support. Absolutely.
- treasures of the Kamehameha family.
- </c> These two come from not only local families but chiefly families, and we care for those objects
- /c><00:32:13.760><c> chiefly</c> families but uh Ali families chiefly families but uh Ali families chiefly
Summary:
The Committee on Culture and the Arts held an informational briefing with representatives from ʻIolani Palace and Bishop Museum to discuss how the Legislature can better support state-funded cultural institutions during the interim and into the next session. Chair Capella said the goal was to understand current needs, preserve Hawaiian culture and history, and expand educational access. No votes or formal actions were taken during the briefing.
ʻIolani Palace’s representative described the Friends of ʻIolani Palace’s role as the nonprofit supporting repair, restoration, maintenance, and public education for the state monument. She said state operational funding and ARPA funds were critical to keeping the palace open, maintaining HVAC and other systems, and funding repairs that would otherwise fall to DLNR. She highlighted ongoing and planned projects including a fire suppression system, HVAC improvements, basement exhibit work, plumbing repairs, elevator replacement, etched glass restoration, and school-tour access. She also noted that a prior $150,000 CIP for windows and doors had not yet been released, and said the organization is exploring ways to bring more neighbor island students to the palace through transportation support, airline partnerships, and digital outreach.
Bishop Museum’s representatives outlined the museum’s history, its role as the state museum of natural and cultural history, and its extensive collections in archives, archaeology, botany, entomology, zoology, and cryopreservation. They emphasized the museum’s work in preservation, research, environmental stewardship, and public education, including free access through Museums for All, daily programming, and cultural festivals and community events. They said state funding has been essential for staffing, IT security, fire suppression, and infrastructure needs, and that digitization of the museum’s 25 million objects is a major ongoing initiative to preserve and share Hawaiʻi’s history and knowledge.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- After his years of service there, he...
- in the legislative service.
- Chairman, I support. Mr. Chairman, I support the Biasucci amendment. Thank you.
- Chairman, I support the Biasucci amendment. Thank you.
- This is a great bill with bipartisan support.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, students visiting the chamber, and other special guests. Members also announced committee substitutions and bill withdrawals/re-referrals, and the chamber observed a moment of respectful silence for the late Hon. George Cunningham, after unanimously adopting HCR 2060, a death resolution honoring his public service.
The House then spent much of the day in Committee of the Whole on several calendars. The most contested item was HB 2758, a groundwater transportation bill, which drew extensive debate over fairness to the McMullen Valley and the need to protect water supplies for the CAP system and metro Phoenix. Multiple amendments were adopted, including changes affecting transfer limits and basin-specific water allocations. The bill ultimately received a do pass recommendation in COW by a 31-23 vote, and later passed third reading in the House 32-24 after several members explained their votes. A motion to amend the COW report to show the bill failed was defeated 23-32.
The House also advanced a series of other measures with little or no opposition. In COW, HB 2049, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2179 as amended, HB 2228 as amended, HB 2111, HB 2114, HB 2256 as amended, HCM 2007 as amended, HR 2003, HB 2098, HB 2265 as amended, HB 2663, HB 2666 as amended, HB 2756 as amended, HB 2192 as amended, HB 2476, HB 2693 as amended, and HB 2877 as amended all received do pass recommendations, while HB 2875 was retained on the calendar. The House later passed several bills on third reading, including HB 2089, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, and HB 2825, and referred the approved measures to engrossing or to the Senate as appropriate.
The session concluded with numerous personal privilege remarks, including recognition of a retiring Air Force veteran, Black History Month remarks, birthday wishes, and an announcement that Representative Chaplik plans to resign next week to focus on a congressional campaign. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 19, 2025 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you like to wave in support or appear? I'm going to take that as a wave in support.
- Wave in support. Thank you, sir. Barney Bishop, Florida Smart Justice Alliance, waves in support.
- Wave in support. Thank you, sir. Barney Bishop, Florida Smart Justice Alliance, waves in support.
- He waves in support.
- Jorge Chamiso, Uber Technologies, waves in support. Waves in opposition. Support.
Summary:
The Criminal Justice Subcommittee considered a long agenda of criminal justice, public safety, and related bills. Early measures included HB 1171, tolling the statute of limitations for failure to make mandatory child abuse reports, and HB 1403, expanding school safety provisions by allowing child care facilities in the guardian program and clarifying perimeter and door-security rules; both passed unanimously, with HB 1403 adopted as amended. The committee also approved HB 1099, giving law enforcement discretion in arrests involving elderly or medically vulnerable individuals in facilities; HB 1121, strengthening restrictions on misuse of unmanned aircraft systems; HB 1525, creating penalties for impersonating rideshare drivers and clarifying transportation-disadvantaged access; and PCS for HB 687, increasing penalties for repeat DUI/vehicular homicide offenses known as “Trenton’s Law.”
Members then advanced HB 847 to create an FDLE grant program for expedited DNA testing, PCS for HB 757 to prohibit altered sexual depictions of identifiable persons and create a civil remedy, and HB 1415 to repeal an obsolete Broward County narcotics enforcement unit. The committee also heard and approved HB 1207, the Tristan Murphy Act, which expands mental health diversion grants, creates a model diversion process, and establishes a behavioral healthcare data repository; testimony from the bill’s namesake’s mother and law enforcement emphasized the need for treatment over incarceration. HB 1351 updated sexual offender/predator registration rules, and HB 1479 created a public records exemption for domestic violence lethality assessment forms; both passed without opposition.
Later, the committee approved PCS for HB 1283, making sex trafficking of children under 12 or mentally incapacitated persons a capital felony, despite constitutional concerns raised in debate; the bill passed 13-2. PCS for HB 781, addressing cyber intimidation by publication (doxing), also passed unanimously after supporters described it as a needed tool against online harassment. Finally, CSHB 139 authorized pawnbrokers to use digital transaction forms, and PCS for HB 107 created and enhanced penalties for fraudulent use of gift cards. Most bills were reported favorably, many unanimously, and several were amended before passage.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- My experience as a family law attorney, um, and I'm not a criminal lawyer, so, but as a family law lawyer
- I'm Andy Kahn, director of victim services for Crime Stoppers of Houston, and I'm here in support of
- Myself and I support House Bill 1686.
- Abuse and Forensic Services and myself.
- We speak for your families. And I just want you to know that we support House Bill 1953.
Bills:
HB47
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
HB 47, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem taxes, property tax, voter-approval tax rate, tax rate election, taxing unit, injunction, taxpayer rights, property owner, local government finance, tax refund, attorney's fees, court costs, voter-approved tax increase, tax reform, municipal taxes, county taxes, school district taxes, bond election
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, March 27, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> service members. Let's end the war. service members. Let's end the war.
- I'm a proud I am proud to support<00:37:24.079><c> HR7084</c> support HR7084 support HR7084 which<00:
- </c> colleagues to support HR7084. colleagues to support HR7084.
- His family is getting them back.
- His family is getting them back. year. His family is getting them back.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> demanding more city services? demanding more city services?
- </c> higher than our primary family home. higher than our primary family home.
- </c> married, raised their families there. married, raised their families there.
- family</c><01:40:20.159><c> style</c> looking for communal family style looking for communal family style
- </c> would support recognize them as well. would support recognize them as well.
Committee:
House Ways and Means