Video & Transcript : 'Ex Parte Charrette' :
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Transcript Highlights:
- And the ironic part is, as Mr.
- So that was part of his cleanup efforts. So it is kind of ironic that Mr.
- They were actually given like a 2.6% CEC because it only applies to part of their pay.
- It's no longer part of their pay, and that's what solves a lot of this problem.
- The first part of it ties together a little bit with what we heard earlier today.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from February 26, March 3, and March 5, 2026. It then heard Senate Bill 1379, which would raise Idaho State Police’s Project Choice fee from $3 to $8 to help fund trooper pay and recruitment/retention. Senator Woodward and ISP Director Bill Gardner said the agency is understaffed, behind other law enforcement agencies in pay, and losing recruits and experienced troopers; several law enforcement association representatives testified in support. Senator Cole opposed the bill, arguing it could trigger pay increases for local agencies and ultimately higher property taxes, but the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee next advanced House Bill 742, which modernizes vehicle titling by expanding electronic records and shortening lien-release timelines for Idaho dealers; it passed with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 664, dealing with truck speed differentials and allowing more uniform traffic speeds, also passed after testimony from Rep. Pickett and a Farm Bureau representative in support, despite concerns from one senator about truck safety and traffic conditions. House Bill 716, an Idaho Transportation Department cleanup bill, was sent to the floor as well; it updates gas-tax distribution language after ISP’s funding shift to the general fund and increases funding for the local bridge inspection program from $175,000 to $300,000.
The committee then considered House Bill 825, which would remove a mandatory 50-cent license plate fee going to the Idaho Heritage Trust and replace it with a specialty plate option tied to America 250; the bill was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment. Finally, the committee reconsidered House Bill 629 and adopted an amendment package that would allow electronic vehicle registration while still requiring a physical copy in the vehicle, addressing law enforcement concerns and preserving the bill’s cost-saving goal. The amended bill was then sent to the 14th order for possible amendment, and the committee adjourned.
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Transcript Highlights:
- It essentially deletes all the part concerning the commission. So it removes the commission.
- Okay, so last year, was this part of the big beautiful bill as far as the federal stuff goes? No?
- But part of that is we strive to make sure we get the best deal for our members.
- Is that the part where it talks about the payment?
- Our membership agrees that it's part of the existing Guarantee Association law, but...
Committee:
House Insurance
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- You've heard me many times this year talk about a modernization of our education system, and part of
- I know the department has other, and we'll talk about that, but for me, this is part of that agenda to
- And I'm here to say I was part of getting that continuous improvement plan thing going, because my many
- That's part of what this movement is about.
- You had to go up and bring up the nuclear scientist part, right?
Committee:
Senate Education
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- But that's part of the connection there: one of their main missions has to be workforce or affordable
- If I could, I wanted to add, I think, that the second part of Representative Shepard's question, could
- if the state's not doing its part?
- I know part of our responsibility...
- I know part of our responsibility I know why we're here, why we're doing this.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Key, remind me what the last part of your question was.
- Senator, remind me what the last part of your question was.
- Senator Key, remind me what the last part of your question was.
- So earlier, you talked about the importance of marketing the different parts of the state.
- “Have you considered a multi-part approval for contract authorizations?
Committee:
Senate Director Nominations
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I believe that's part of this bill and the intent.
- The next part is starting on page 16.
- Second part of this is creating a framework.
- Second part of this is creating a framework.
- Second part of this is creating a framework.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The committee heard RS 33261, the School-Sponsored Bible Reading Act, which would require public school teachers to read sequential Bible passages daily without comment or instruction, with accommodations for objections and injunctive relief as the enforcement mechanism. The sponsor and a representative from Idaho Family Policy Center argued the bill fits Idaho’s history and the U.S. Supreme Court’s current “history and tradition” approach, while opponents said it was unconstitutional, not voluntary, and inconsistent with separation of church and state. A substitute motion to return the RS to the sponsor failed on a tie vote, and the motion to introduce the RS also failed on a tie vote.
The committee then considered RS 33332 C1, which would treat student walkouts or absences for protest as unexcused and require reporting to state officials. The sponsor said the bill was aimed at students leaving class to protest during school hours, while members raised concerns about impacts on student civic engagement, parent-excused absences, and politically active youth groups. The RS was introduced by voice vote.
Next, the committee heard a revised RS 33523-2-3 on collecting aggregate data about students’ immigration status in public schools to estimate the cost of educating non-citizen students. The sponsor said the bill would not deny enrollment, would use only aggregate data, and was intended to help the legislature understand costs; members questioned administrative burden, possible discrimination, and the fiscal note. The motion to introduce the RS failed on a tie vote.
Finally, the committee advanced Senate Bill 1244, a code-cleanup measure removing obsolete regional library system provisions, to the floor with a due pass recommendation. It also heard Senate Bill 1227 on artificial intelligence in K-12 education, which would create a state framework for AI use, local district policies, training, transparency, and privacy protections; testimony was generally supportive but urged caution, especially for younger students. The committee voted to send SB 1227 to general orders for amendment.
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Transcript Highlights:
- They want to work with the community and be part of our community.
- They want to work with the community and be part of our community.
- These homes or residences are often part of someone's small business.
- These homes or residences are often part of someone's small business.
- I do these as part of my business, Airbnb. Understood. 39H will be in the record.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, this is part of, I think, a pattern that we're going to see as we move those successes we've
- So she has the most rural part of the state. There are a few that may not have landlines.
- Why aren't I part of this bill?
- I only represent part of Idaho County.
- And as you know, the rules become a pretty important part of what we consider here.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee approved the February 18, 2026 minutes and advanced gubernatorial appointee Callie Younger as administrator of the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources with a recommendation for Senate confirmation. The committee then introduced several RS measures, including a resolution supporting use of Article V to pursue a balanced-budget amendment, a memorial backing gold-backed U.S. bonds, and a bill authorizing the state treasurer to invest idle funds in gold and silver bullion. It also introduced RSs related to school district strategic performance plans, a new school funding formula study, college athletics, traffic use of the passing lane, and campaign finance reform.
The committee heard and advanced several bills on state administration and elections. SB 1320, a cleanup bill repealing language tied to the business information infrastructure fund and Luma implementation, and SB 1321, which clarifies reporting deadlines and enforcement for agency contracts and MOUs filed with the state controller, both received due-pass recommendations. SB 1322, which tightens the voter affidavit process by requiring additional identifying information and poll-worker verification before issuing a ballot, also advanced after discussion about election integrity, privacy, and practical implementation. The committee likewise advanced SB 1296, which creates a specific criminal trespass offense for entering or remaining in a church or house of worship with intent to intimidate, harass, or disrupt worship services.
The committee also advanced HCR 28, calling on Idahoans to fast and pray on March 1 for unity, peace, and moisture/snowpack, after testimony in support from the Idaho Family Policy Center and a private citizen. Finally, the committee heard HB 539, which limits temporary administrative rules to emergency or other narrow circumstances, requires a gubernatorial statement explaining necessity, and restricts repeated substantially similar temporary rules; after testimony from the Idaho Farm Bureau in support, the bill was sent to the floor with a due-pass recommendation. The meeting adjourned after all listed items were handled.
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Transcript Highlights:
- code to require written permission to do things with these structures that are critical and integral parts
- It's not the forefront thing on people's mind when they're buying property, for the most part, unless
- I was curious why intent is a part of B and not A, C, and D. Mr.
- It's speaking to wrongful actions on all of the parts. And maybe I'm misunderstanding the question.
- So not only that, not only the improvements there, but part of the tasking of the Idaho Department of
Committee:
Senate Resources and Environment
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And again, this is part of, I think, a pattern that we're going to see as we move those successes we've
- And I was talking to Kathy Ackerman, she’s the Idaho County clerk, so she has the most rural part of
- Why aren't I part of this bill?
- I only represent part of Ada County.
- And as you know, the rules become a pretty important part of what we consider here.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- of his concerns was with the standardized report part of the bill.
- of his concerns was with the standardized report part of the bill.
- That's not optional; that is a part of the statutory duty to ensure the annual tax roll is accurate.
- I ran at some point in my life, and she was such a big part of not only my life but so many students
- Instead, she was forced back into part-time work because her retirement savings simply are not enough
Summary:
The House convened on Ash Wednesday with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, the journal approved, and a series of guest introductions recognizing Dr. William Thompson, Disability Day at the Capitol participants, Arizona Cattle Growers, a GCU student guest, striking ASU Aramark workers and union supporters, Nurse-Family Partnership nurses, Navajo Nation visitors, and others. Members also made remarks honoring Lent, Ramadan, Black History Month, and various community figures. Attendance was recorded at 54 present, 3 absent, and 3 excused, and the House received committee substitutions and Senate messages without objection.
The chamber adopted House Resolution 2006, a death resolution honoring Yvonne Glee Lyme Federson and her work with Childhelp to combat child abuse. The resolution was adopted unanimously, followed by a moment of respectful silence. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole and later an additional Committee of the Whole to consider several bills. Measures receiving do pass recommendations included HB 2089, HB 2177 as amended, HB 2258, HB 2322 as amended, HB 2786, and HB 2825 as amended, with amendments adopted on HB 2177, HB 2322, and HB 2825. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and ordered those bills engrossed or regrossed as appropriate.
In the additional Committee of the Whole, members debated HB 2074, HB 2104, and HB 2105, all property- or health-related measures. HB 2074 drew sharp debate over an amendment removing a life-of-the-mother exception in a partial-birth abortion provision; supporters said the change clarified that safer medical alternatives exist, while opponents argued it would criminalize care even to save a mother’s life. HB 2104 and HB 2105 were amended to add taxable improvements as a trigger for assessor review and to make a standardized report optional, with supporters saying the changes improved county property tax administration and opponents warning they could hinder assessors and create litigation. All three bills received do pass as amended recommendations and were ordered engrossed.
The House then took up third-reading votes and passed HB 2173, HB 2203, HB 2223, and HB 2501 by 57-0 votes with three not voting. HB 2307, an emergency measure concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and out-of-state treatment options, passed 37-20 with three not voting, but failed to achieve the required two-thirds vote for the emergency clause. Members explained votes in support as a temporary response to a lack of in-state treatment beds, and in opposition as a bill that was too broad or not yet implementable. The House adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 14th, 2026 at 10:35 am
House Taxation & Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- The other investor-owned utilities and co-ops are increasingly turning to battery storage as part of
- As we look up in the northern part of the state with a co-op that's developing significant solar plus
- I don't think it's in any one part from the northwest, northeast, southeast, southwest, and central.
- So this funding is for the acquisition of some lands that are not part of the state fairgrounds, and
- We worked closely on Senate Bill 481 last year to ensure that community benefits were a part of that
Committee:
House House Taxation & Revenue
Keywords:
general obligation bonds, GO bonds, capital projects, bond election, property tax levy, state debt, state finance, capital outlay, senior centers, senior citizen facilities, aging services, long-term services, libraries, library acquisitions, broadband for libraries, higher education, university capital projects, community colleges, tribal schools, special schools
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New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that this is a huge part of our workforce, whether we're talking about H-2A visa workers... .
- This is a huge part of our workforce, and so this is a way for us to have an office at the state dedicated
- My other question is, how would this change, if at all, the gifted part of the IEP?
- Weiss to answer other parts of that question that I got wrong.
- We don't need to separate them out because they're part of the school districts.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 124, which would create a permanent Office of New Americans within the Department of Workforce Solutions. The sponsor and supporters said the office would help immigrant and refugee workers access training, licensing, language support, and other workforce resources, while also helping employers fill labor shortages in industries such as construction, agriculture, oil and gas, health care, and child care. Support came from advocates, business groups, faith organizations, and immigrant-rights groups; there was no opposition. Members asked about data protection, the number of other states with similar offices, and whether the office could help recruit and credential foreign-trained medical professionals. The bill passed on a do-pass motion with several yes votes and some no votes recorded, and the sponsor explained the vote as a way to support families and workforce integration.
The committee then considered House Bill 314, which would authorize zero-interest loans through the Local Government Division for political subdivisions to repair flood- and debris-damaged public infrastructure and remove debris from the October 19, 2024 storm event. There was no public testimony in support or opposition. Members briefly asked about the $150 million appropriation and whether it was already in the budget, and the sponsor said it was. The bill received a do-pass motion, a second, and was approved without opposition.
Finally, the committee took up Senate Bill 64, as amended, to codify the Office of Special Education and a deputy secretary position within the Public Education Department. The sponsor and department officials said the bill would formalize an office already created by executive order, improve statewide coordination, support compliance with IDEA and the Yazzie-Martinez case, and develop a statewide IEP template to reduce inconsistency across districts. They emphasized that gifted education would remain in Curriculum and Instruction and that the bill would not add new paperwork or mandates for districts. Supporters included education leaders, disability advocates, vocational rehabilitation, and special education professionals; there was no opposition. Members raised questions about parent understanding of IEPs, monitoring and enforcement, funding, charter school coverage, and the treatment of gifted and twice-exceptional students. The bill passed on a do-pass motion with unanimous support from those present.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - 02/03/2026
Energy And Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- And I’ve also been a farmer my whole adult life, sometimes full-time farming, sometimes part-time.
- Actually, it's interesting that if you talk to developers, part of what they argue about is the dual
- It’s part of the codes. It’s part of having it less.
- And so that's the part that goes back to your question.
- But the other part of it is these upgraded facilities.
Committee:
Senate Energy And Telecommunications
Summary:
The Standing Committee on Energy and Telecommunications met under Chair Senator Kevin Parker and considered several bills related to clean energy, transmission, storage, schools, and microgrids. Bill 1456, which would require certain watercraft, aircraft, and trains to be zero-emissions and direct NYSERDA studies and incentives, was discussed as technology-neutral and advanced with one no vote to the Finance Committee. Bill 286, increasing statewide energy storage capacity, drew concerns about battery safety, fire risk, and volunteer fire department training, but was advanced to the floor with two no votes. Bill 2482, the Go Green Schools Act, would let schools convert to renewable energy and keep savings for school operations; it advanced to the floor despite concerns about siting solar on school grounds. Bill 2485 on expanding electric transmission lines and Bill 5510 directing NYSERDA to develop microgrid recommendations were both advanced to the Finance Committee, each with one no vote.
The committee then heard testimony from Marguerite Wells, executive director of the Alliance for Clean Energy New York. She argued that wind, solar, storage, and transmission have made New York a leader in clean energy and said renewable energy is increasingly cost-competitive, with much of recent bill increases driven by grid upgrades and gas prices rather than renewables. She also said clean energy helps hedge against volatile fossil fuel prices, pointed to community solar and offshore wind as savings and reliability tools, and said the state’s permitting and interconnection processes have improved.
Members questioned Wells about farmland use, decommissioning, recycling of solar and wind equipment, battery storage safety, local control, and misinformation. Wells said utility-scale projects require decommissioning plans and financial assurances, farmland must be restored under agricultural guidelines, and recycling capacity is developing. On battery storage, she said New York has rigorous codes and monitoring requirements, that not all storage is lithium-ion, and that state-level permitting is appropriate for large facilities. Several senators raised concerns about fires, contamination, winter performance, and siting projects in densely populated areas or on farmland, while others emphasized farmland protections and the value of renewable projects to host communities.
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Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 28th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- so the letter that was sent in January for the revised—do you know if that was just a miss on their part
- so the letter that was sent in January for the revised, you know if that was just a miss on their part
- The hard part is that treatment courts are not constitutionally mandated.
- As part of the guardian ad litem report to the legislature, you can see the financial statements for
- Overall, our biggest concern is that part of our, Overall, our biggest concern is that part of our budget
Summary:
The Senate Finance and House Appropriations committee reviewed the Judicial Branch budget, beginning with the Court Operations division. Legislative staff outlined the branch’s structure, recent spending trends, technology upgrades funded with ARPA dollars, and FY26/FY27 budget changes, including judicial compensation increases, added judges in several districts, and a late request for $800,700 from a dedicated fund to cover senior magistrate retirement and purchase-of-service costs. Court officials explained that the retirement request was driven by an unusual number of magistrate retirements announced too late to include in the original budget, and they also described the impact of declining federal support and the need to shift some treatment-court and technology costs to other funding sources. Members asked about the holdback, the court’s cloud and network modernization, the purpose of senior judge purchase-of-service payments, and the effect of treatment courts on public safety and incarceration; no vote was taken.
The committee then heard the Second Judicial District CASA/Guardian ad Litem request for $77,900 in general funds. The program said the money would support a trainer/recruiter/data supervisor position, required office and record space, annual financial review, and liability insurance, citing rural service needs, declining VOCA and grant funding, and the need to recruit and support volunteers across a large district. The executive director described the program’s statutory role in child protection cases and said fundraising now covers about 30% of the budget, taking time away from direct services. Members asked about the decline in VOCA funds, the number of children served, and examples of the program’s impact; the director gave a detailed success story about helping a family reunify. The hearing ended with no recorded appropriation action, and the chair adjourned the meeting until the next day.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Jan 27th, 2026 at 09:00 am
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- We're now in a position where we want to renovate parts of the dam.
- It wasn't part of my original question, but kind of seeing how you overcome the issues of why it did
- of the creation of the Colonias Infrastructure Fund, and part of the senators that were part of the
- The creation of the Colonias Infrastructure Fund, and part of the senators were also part of the process
- I'm part of the New Mexico Land Grant Commissioner. And I just stand in support of this bill.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm happy to share that many of the initiatives from this bill are part of that application.
- This bill does contain provisions that would allow rural parts of the county to work with the county
- You mentioned that that was one part of the question.
- A lot of times in government, we roll out things, and the implementation part of it is a disaster.
- I appreciate, not to leave you out, Senator Burgess, you're a big part of this too.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Subcommittee on Federal Impact on Minnesotans and Economic Stability - 10/15/2 Oct 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think part of the concern that we have is agencies don't know when they're going to, you know, turn
- I think part of the concern that we have is agencies don't know when they're going to, you know, turn
- I think part of the concern that we have is agencies don't know when they're going to, you know, turn
- I think part of the federal guidance.
- That's part of the reason for new ideas.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House OKs SF3, the omnibus environment and natural resources budget and policy bill 8/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the shotgun zone was effectively eliminated for my part of the state, and now that decision will
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- This Mount Simon aquifer was not a part of the global agreement that the chairs have come to.
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Transcript Highlights:
- For the most part, on—and I'm not familiar with that one particularly, on the ones that I use, you have
- So as part of decommissioning, going back to ag land, is there anything in the bill, or does the bill
- And for the green, for the carbon footprint part, if that's such a big deal that everybody's worried
- I represent in land about half of Clay County because I represent the entire rural part of Clay County
- But part of what we're working on for condos is not only to remedy or cure issues that are happening
Committee:
Senate Regulated Industries
Summary:
The committee began by postponing SB 1742 on condos until the following week, then took up SB 1298 on building construction. Senator Simon said the bill would require continued education for long-licensed building professionals, clarify interagency sharing of building officials, limit residential inspectors to one- and two-family homes, revive a paid internship for residential planning examiners, modernize permit signatures, and clarify contractor responsibility when work changes hands. The bill drew supportive waivers and was reported favorably.
Members then considered SB 940 on third-party restaurant reservation platforms. A delete-everything amendment was adopted to target bots and unauthorized resale of restaurant reservations, while preserving direct restaurant-platform relationships and requiring consumer contact information when reservations are made through noncontractual platforms. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and Booking Holdings supported the measure, and CS/SB 940 was reported favorably. SB 638 on home inspectors also passed after the sponsor explained it would raise education requirements from 120 to 200 hours, add instruction on building code, wind mitigation, four-point and insurance inspections, and require $300,000 in errors-and-omissions coverage; it was reported favorably.
The committee next approved SB 960 on elevator accessibility, allowing additional shorter support rails while keeping the existing 42-inch rail requirement. SB 196 on foods containing vaccines or vaccine materials was amended to address mRNA language and cosmetics safety standards, with the committee adopting amendments and then reporting the bill favorably. SB 1418 on heated tobacco products was amended to clarify the definition of heated tobacco products and exclude other forms such as hookah; it also passed favorably. The committee also recommended confirmation of a block of board and commission appointees.
Finally, SB 1262 on construction contracting was amended to add contractor continuing-education topics, strengthen penalties for unlicensed activity, create a standardized disciplinary reporting system, and require timely refunds and project completion standards; it was reported favorably with support from the Florida Home Builders Association. SB 1304 on solar facilities was then approved after extensive testimony from rural county commissioners and local officials who argued that utility-scale solar on agricultural land has grown without sufficient local oversight and that decommissioning rules are needed to protect farmland and communities. The bill would repeal the current by-right treatment of solar facilities on ag land and authorize counties to adopt decommissioning ordinances; it was reported favorably after a technical amendment.