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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/24/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Transcript Highlights:
- You're a rural legislator, as am I, and you understand.
- Finally, the bill contains both a legislative intent and legislative findings clause.
- Finally, the bill contains both a legislative intent and legislative findings clause.
- Finally, the bill contains both a legislative intent and legislative findings clause.
- This legislation relates to the broader ag-urban legislation that was passed last year, which I was unable
Committee:
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
Keywords:
underground utilities, utility locating, dig safe, call before you dig, 811, excavation safety, damage prevention, one-call center, locate request, white lining, large project coordination, buried infrastructure, subsurface utilities, utility marking, locator wire, locator strip, interactive positive response system, landlord duties, apartment community, mobile home park
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Motto's legislation, HB 2461, keeps the tax credit at 50% to stretch that funding.
- They just want to go on record and support the legislation." "Do I have any questions?
- You're supporting this legislation.
- But we can't guarantee that stays in place in the future without additional legislation.
- Any legislative action that ensures the athletics and entertainment tax goes to its intended legislative
Committee:
House Ways and Means
Summary:
The Ways and Means Committee first met in executive session and voted 8-0, with one member absent, to do pass House Bill 3405. Members described the bill as clarifying how pass-through entity tax information and credits are handled, with supporters saying it would reduce confusion and administrative burden while preserving the tax credit.
In public hearing, the committee took testimony on House Bill 2457 and House Bill 1782, both related to food pantry tax credits. HB 2457 would extend the food pantry/soup kitchen/homeless shelter credit to 2032, add food banks as eligible entities, and raise the cap from $1.75 million to $4 million, while keeping the credit at 50 percent. HB 1782 would remove the sunset from the food pantry tax credit. Supporters said food banks and related charities need stable, predictable funding to address rising hunger and food waste; there was no opposition testimony.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on House Bill 3518, which would redirect the existing athletes and entertainers tax into a dedicated fund and require distribution to arts, humanities, libraries, public broadcasting, and historic preservation, while extending the sunset to 2060. The sponsor and supporters argued the money was intended for these purposes and that current appropriations fall short of the statutory split, creating instability for cultural and educational organizations. Witnesses from arts groups, libraries, and humanities organizations cited economic impact, statewide reach, and the need for long-term planning; some members raised concerns about oversight, general revenue impacts, and the long sunset, but no vote was taken on HB 3518 in this transcript.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So that gets sent in to the Louisiana legislative auditor.
- The legislative auditor reduces my millage rate because the The legislative auditor reduces my millage
- The legislative auditor lowered my millage rate to 2.0, 2.0.
- So it was suggested by the legislative law. B-2.
- So that's, it was suggested by the legislative author.
Committee:
House Ways & Means
Keywords:
HB 287, Louisiana Tax Commission, ad valorem, property tax, property assessment, assessment fees, fee extension, sunset extension, public service property, utility property, insurance company property, financial institution property, tax administration, R.S. 47:1838, Act 296, reappraisal, ad valorem tax, valuation, Louisiana tax law, homestead exemption
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I better ask to reference pending legislation.
- Speaker, I better ask to reference pending legislation.
- I'm just been requested to discuss pending legislation. Is there objection?
- So this legislation just puts some caps on it.
- So this legislation just puts some caps on it.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So with that, we're going to get right into our legislation and legislation presentation.
- We have heard legislation in this committee that they've had to open it back up because they can't find
- There's a cap in that legislation that reduces what you can get when you do an annexation.
- So I also see that this legislation impacts the ambulance service districts.
- Committee, we do have one more piece of legislation before us.
Committee:
House Local Government
Summary:
The committee heard four bills, all related to fire district governance and funding. House Bill 797, brought by Rep. Dygert, would require fire district and sub-district commissioners to be electors residing in the sub-district for at least 90 days before appointment or election. Members raised concerns about possible difficulty finding qualified candidates and about overlap with other residency rules, but the bill was moved to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
Rep. Sauter presented House Bill 765, which would allow fire districts, and in some cases library districts, to adjust boundaries through a public process without being constrained by the effects of prior law limiting annexation value. Testimony from an Eagle Fire District representative and others described the bill as a way to better match service areas with district boundaries and avoid tax and service mismatches. The committee sent the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 766 would let fire and ambulance districts administer their own development impact fee schedules across multiple jurisdictions, rather than relying on separate approvals from each city or county they cover. Fire chiefs and the Association of Idaho Cities supported the bill as an efficiency measure, while some members questioned whether it would increase fees or reduce local oversight. The committee advanced it to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 767 would allow fire district impact fee revenue to be used for up to 50% of the replacement cost of fire apparatus. Fire chiefs argued that growth has increased wear on equipment and that the bill would help districts keep up without raising fees, while the Idaho Home Builders Association opposed it, warning of a slippery slope and potential housing cost impacts. After debate, the committee approved the bill on an 8-6 roll call vote and sent it to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
IN
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion is referred to the Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure. Committee report.
- President, the Senate Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure... Discussion.
- And again, I would encourage your support of the legislation. Is there further discussion?
- process on whether or not Snapchat is included under the legislation.
- So I just want to make sure that this legislation does, in fact, include Snap.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 20th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Legislation creating this license went into effect in June 2024.
- That is why we're pursuing this legislation and asking for your support.
- Von Dess Ladder, State Senator, 48th Legislative District.
- And it seems that you have heard this bill before. ...8th legislative district.
- We respectfully encourage you to oppose this legislation. Thank you. Thank you.
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Taking Courage from the Interim / Increasing Security at the Capitol / Affordable Housing Efforts Feb 20th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- There may be some things that will require legislative policymaking.
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WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And then also on extending the pre-construction period from two to three years in this legislation, we
- my name is Aaron Tulloch, Legislative Ed, with Washington Buildback Black Alliance.
- And we would just like to thank the members of this committee who helped sponsor the legislation.
- But the Veterans Legislative Coalition does support your bill. Thank you. That's nice. Thank you.
- I'm with the Legislative Veterans Coalition.
Committee:
Senate Ways & Means
Keywords:
tax exemptions, affordable housing, nonprofit, unoccupied property, housing policy, community reinvestment, economic development, local investment, financial assistance, SB 5868, superior court, judge, judgeship, judicial vacancy, court administration, Skagit County, Yakima County, RCW 2.08.061, Washington courts, county judges
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't think this piece of legislation touches on that pocket listing either.
- For the record, I'm Lillian Tai, and I have the honor of representing the 41st legislative district.
- For the record, I'm Lillian Tai, and I have the honor of representing the 41st legislative district.
- I'm Bill Clark here for Washington Realtors in support of the legislation.
- My name is Patrick Yulram, the Legislative Chair for the Washington Self-Storage Association.
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business
Keywords:
real estate, appraisal, consumer protection, business operations, regulatory compliance, HB 2501, real estate disclosure, seller disclosure notice, residential property, home heating oil tank, oil tank insurance, pollution liability insurance agency, PLIA, heating oil contamination, remediation assistance, Washington real estate, property sale, buyer disclosure, seller obligations, oil heat
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman Representative LaGoree, Sarah LaGoree, Legislative District 5, Phoenix.
- I represent Legislative District 28, which is Sun City, Sun City West, and Peoria.
- Representative, Legislative District 26. Thank you. Yeah. All right, Mr.
- Representative Legislative District 26. Thank you. Yeah. All right, Mr.
- Because I understand she's supported similar legislation in the past.
Committee:
House Science & Technology
Keywords:
modification, electronic equipment, consumer rights, OEM restrictions, civil penalties, intellectual property, critical infrastructure, foreign adversaries, China, communications, security, Arizona Space Commission, strategic plan, aerospace, economic development, space industry, education, workforce training, assistive technology, disability services
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, federal legislation was enacted to permit state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement
- Last year, federal legislation was enacted to permit state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement
- My name is Representative April Berg from the 44th Legislative District.
- My name is Representative April Berg from the 44th Legislative District.
- This is governor-request legislation.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on several bills. HB 2462 would direct the governor to create rules for countering threats from unpiloted aircraft systems and authorize National Guard support for law enforcement in certain circumstances; the prime sponsor and National Guard witnesses said it would improve coordination for events like the FIFA World Cup, while one testifier supported it with amendments related to law enforcement authority, data privacy, and a web portal. HB 2401 would create a Washington State Boys and Men’s Commission, contingent on non-state funding through 2029; supporters described concerns about boys’ and men’s mental health, suicide, loneliness, education, and workforce outcomes, while some asked that physical health and fatherhood be more explicitly addressed. HB 2198 would expand and standardize statewide credential and permit reporting, require agencies to publish timelines and fee refunds for missed deadlines, and consolidate reporting; the governor’s office, business groups, labor, ports, and the Department of Health testified in support, citing faster processing, predictability, and economic benefits. HB 2419 would extend Address Confidentiality Program eligibility to administrative law judges and certain Office of Administrative Hearings staff; OAH, county officials, and county clerks supported the bill, citing threats and safety concerns, and some asked to include county clerks as well. The committee then took executive action on HB 2210, HB 2205, and HB 2249. It adopted an amendment to HB 2210 preserving existing ranked choice voting systems and advanced the bill 4-2 with one excused. It adopted an amendment to HB 2205 making threats against sports officials, coaches, or participants involved in wagered events a Class C felony and barring offenders from future wagering, and advanced the bill 5-1 with one excused. HB 2249, reclassifying certain WATEC employees performing network and security duties, was advanced unanimously 6-0 with one excused.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Father, as we have a new dawning of the 136th day of this legislative session, I hope, Father, that we
- Internship Program and the Texas Legislative Fellowship Program.
- Again, I want to reaffirm that this is strong legislation that should make a difference.
- And so this is a great piece of legislation. I think that's going to make a difference to Texas.
- And so this is a great piece of legislation. I think that's going to make a difference to Texas.
Summary:
The Senate opened with an invocation by Senator West, approved the previous day’s journal, and then adopted several recognitions, including Senate Resolution 625 honoring the McLennan Community College Dance Team for winning two 2025 National Dance Alliance national titles. The chamber also recognized University of Texas Rio Grande Valley interns, the doctor of the day, and the San Antonio Coalition for Veterans and Families. The governor’s withdrawal of a Texas Lottery Commission nomination was received and the nomination was returned, and the Senate appointed numerous conference committees on pending bills.
The body then took up and passed several measures, often by suspending the rules and the constitutional three-day rule. Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23 were concurred in House amendments as part of property tax relief, with supporters emphasizing homeowner savings. House Bill 20 creating the Applied Sciences Pathway Program passed after a floor amendment and was described as a way to expand career and technical education and help students earn industry certificates in high-demand trades. House Bill 2594 passed to expand venue options for prosecuting certain theft and cybercrime cases, and House Concurrent Resolution 167 was adopted to correct a typo in House Bill 1314.
The Senate also concurred in House amendments to Senate Bill 9, Senate Bill 40, Senate Joint Resolution 5, and Senate Bill 6. SB 9 and SJR 5 were presented as major bail-reform measures, with supporters saying they would strengthen public safety, clarify appeal procedures, and give judges and prosecutors more tools in serious cases; the debate included questions about records, counsel, and the standards for denying bail. SB 40 dealt with nonprofit bail-bond funding, and SB 6 addressed electricity and data-center growth. The chamber also passed House Bill 423 on digital asset service provider reporting and auditing, with amendments adding protections for cryptocurrency kiosks and a technical correction.
Additional bills passed included House Bill 4690 on motor fuel standards, House Bill 1094 on transportation protection agreements, Committee Substitute for House Bill 2731 on roadside vendors and solicitors in certain border counties, Committee Substitute for House Bill 127 on protecting higher education from foreign adversaries and trade secret theft, and House Bill 549 on airway clearance devices at public school campuses. The Senate granted or requested conference committees on a long list of other measures, including HB 4, HB 145, HB 493, HB 2974, HB 3071, HB 3372, HB 3556, and multiple Senate bills. The session ended with adjournment until the following Friday morning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- We seek to protect the rights of all who participate in the legislative process so that we have an effective
- We will not permit conduct that disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative
- And work on this important legislation, I really truly appreciate it.
- Good afternoon, my name is Terry Nicole Baca and I'm Vice President of Legislative Affairs. for AT&T
- Thank you Assemblymember Terri Nicole Baca, Vice President of Legislative Affairs for AT&T.
Committee:
House Communications and Conveyance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine bridging the gap, focusing on enhancing outreach to support veterans' mental health. Apr 29th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Senate Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- I also would indicate that this was a piece of legislation that Senator Tester was hugely engaged in.
- Senator Bozeman and I came up with initial legislation back in 2019.
- I've joined again with Senator Bozeman on legislation to do that.
- Chairman. that you and Senator Bozeman did early on to get this legislation in place.
- The hearing record will remain open for five legislative days.
Committee:
Senate Senate Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
veterans, mental health, suicide prevention, Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Grant Program, HOPE Act, BRAVE Act, Every State Counts for Vets Mental Health Act, advocacy, legislation, mental health resources
Summary:
The committee meeting focused primarily on the critical issues surrounding veterans' mental health and suicide prevention. Discussions centered on the reauthorization of essential programs aimed at providing non-clinical support services to veterans, particularly the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Senators emphasized the urgent need for adequate mental health resources as the suicide rate among veterans remains alarmingly high. Key testimonies were provided by various advocates and officials, illustrating both successful implementations of these programs and areas needing improvement.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Since the 86th legislative session, the Texas legislature has made significant financial commitments
- I have 38 years in volunteer work in California recycling legislation.
- that can happen from this type of legislation is that Texas will get permission.
- We are here to support the legislation because we need more glass collected.
- I participated in the creation of new legislation.
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
Gulf Coast Protection District, navigation safety, special districts, state governance, Texas legislation, Gulf Coast, flood protection, storm risk management, coastal restoration, natural resources, prescribed burns, self-insurance, fire management, liability protection, rural land management, beverage container recycling, deposit return system, container deposit, bottle bill, recycling refund
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education Apr 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll take this bill back up immediately upon the conclusion of Senator Smith's legislation.
- We'll take this bill back up immediately upon the conclusion of Senator Smith's legislation.
- So the original application, where we imagine co-location will happen first through this legislation,
- And I hope that you know that despite our support for this legislation today, should it pass?
- heard and that we're working on that, I think, holistically, in other pieces of legislation that are
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 Education met with a quorum and took up several education bills. SB 1150, by Senator Calatayud, was presented as a measure to help school districts retain school social workers by removing an exam requirement unrelated to the profession. With no questions or debate, the committee voted the bill favorably. The committee then moved to SB 1514, by Senator Smith, on anaphylaxis response in public schools. After adopting a delete-all amendment and a late-filed amendment clarifying FDA-approved epinephrine devices and weight-based dosing, the committee heard support from Orange County Public Schools and reported the bill favorably.
The most extensive discussion centered on SB 1708, also by Senator Calatayud, which would expand Schools of Hope by broadening the definition of low-performing schools from those in the bottom 10% in both math and reading to those in the bottom 10% in either subject, and would authorize co-location of Schools of Hope in underused public school facilities. Senators questioned how co-location would work, who could enroll, how liability and contracts would be handled, and whether the bill would help the specific students most in need. Many public speakers opposed the bill, arguing it would strain already underfunded public schools, reduce space and resources, and unfairly favor charter operators. The sponsor said the bill would not reduce classroom space in use, would require contracts to address safety and liability, and would provide a net positive to districts through a $600-per-student facility payment plus associated funding. After debate from both supporters and skeptics, the committee reported the bill favorably.
The committee also considered CS for SB 822, by Senator Rodriguez, which would give charter schools more autonomy over governance and operations, including deadlines, enrollment caps, student conduct policies, and data sharing. The Florida Charter School Alliance supported the bill, arguing it would create parity and reduce burdens on charter schools, while committee members pressed the witness on claims of district “harassment” and the basis for those concerns. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. At the end of the meeting, members recorded votes on prior tabs, thanked staff, and adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Really, that's what we're legislating here today.
- Legislation like the one we have before us today makes me very worried about what's next.
- This is a piece of legislation in search of a problem.
- I've spent my 13 years of legislative career here protecting victims of sexual assault.
- Parents, coaches, and athletes overwhelmingly support the principles this legislation upholds.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:22:42.760><c> process</c> budget process the legislative process budget process the legislative
- So I would ask you to expedient to legislate a recommendation on this piece of legislation, and if you
- </c><01:42:07.960><c> is</c> so this this enabling legislation is so this this enabling legislation is
- </c> yet another tax the proposed legislation yet another tax the proposed legislation is<01:54:12.560
- </c><04:29:58.760><c> um</c> I'm a member of the legislatively um I'm a member of the legislatively um
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/28/2025)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:32:27.840><c> fiscal</c> funding from the legislative fiscal funding from the legislative fiscal
- </c> the more than any one legislative the more than any one legislative session<01:59:52.360><c> uh<
- </c> agencies need more specific legislative agencies need more specific legislative direction<04:23:
- The two previous attempts to pass this legislation were successful, but the legislation itself did not
- while the passage of the legislation while the passage of the legislation<05:33:29.878><c> was</c><05
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy