Video & Transcript : 'State Building Code Council' :
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to codify this into law because districts throughout the state code absences, tardies, excused
- We need to codify this into law because districts throughout the state code absences, tardies, excused
- We need to codify this into law because districts throughout the state code absences, tardies, excused
- We need to codify this into law because districts throughout the state code absences, tardies, excused
- Throughout the state, districts code absences, tardies, excused, unexcused, completely differently, meaning
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Local Government Apr 8th, 2026
Local Government, Elections and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- State your name and who you're with, please.
- And as I stated,” Be happy to continue working with him.
- That's most states. But I do agree there are some things that we can work. States.
- You have a county code.
- This does not require the state to come in and govern anything.”
Summary:
The Committee on Local Government heard testimony on House Bill 3176, which would create a statutory framework for homeowners associations. Sponsor Rep. Koslow said the bill addresses quorum problems, allows defunct associations to revive, sets deadlines for election and covenant challenges, requires fidelity insurance, and expands recordkeeping and disclosure to members. Supporters said Missouri HOAs currently operate under a patchwork of outdated documents and laws, while opponents from the home builders and bankers groups warned the bill could interfere with development interests, create burdens, and increase risk or fees. Committee members raised concerns about fairness, homeowner rights, and whether the bill would override stricter local subdivision standards; no action was taken on the bill during the hearing.
The committee also heard House Bill 3277, a local public safety tax measure for Northwoods. Rep. Fountain Henderson said the city needs the tax to upgrade police equipment and support public safety, and members noted the city’s retail center and voter approval requirement. The hearing then moved to House Bill 3143, which would allow counties to place a quarter-cent sales tax on the ballot for senior services. Rep. Parker and supporters from senior services organizations said the measure would help fund Meals on Wheels, transportation, nutrition centers, in-home care, and other aging services, especially in rural areas with limited funding and transportation. Some members questioned the breadth of spending authority, oversight, and whether a sales tax would shift costs onto seniors, but the bill drew supportive testimony overall.
In executive session, the committee voted House Bill 2732 do pass by 13-1 and House Bill 3028 do pass unanimously. It then took up House Bill 2431, a package of local tax authorization measures, adopted a substitute and amendment adding several city and county proposals, and voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by 13-1. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/26/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- , and you know, I support it, ...despite a state law that guaranteed the state to produce 50% of the
- It's the largest jail in our state, the most populated jail in our state.
- > our</c> populated gel in our state 80% of our populated gel in our state 80% of our incarcerated<01
- </c> $93,000 compared to the whole state $93,000 compared to the whole state budget<01:41:23.599><c>
- They could be in the U.S., they could be in the state, they could be outside of the United States.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 10 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> opposite state PBM regulation. opposite state PBM regulation.
- </c> this state. this state.
- . state. state.
- All day long, I'm from a state that borders another state.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Funding (01/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We still had hope to get some state building aid. We did not.
- First, I think the state has a duty to assist in the funding for building local schools.
- </c> project did a report on the State project did a report on the State Building<00:42:48.640><c> aiding
- And the needs are demonstrated across the state in our traditional public school buildings.
- The needs are demonstrated across the state in our traditional public school buildings.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects. Representative Cahill, the prime sponsor, said the bill would raise the annual minimum from $50 million to $60 million and help address a long backlog of school construction and renovation needs after years of a moratorium on applications. He argued that districts forced to build during the moratorium were left to shoulder costs through local property taxes, and he cited examples such as Londonderry, Claremont, and other communities with aging or inadequate facilities. He also said the current aid structure, including paying 80% upfront and 20% at completion, concentrates too much spending at once and limits how many projects can be funded.
Several committee members asked about the fairness and structure of the program. Representative Maguire questioned whether aid should be distributed more broadly to all districts rather than only a few selected projects, and Representative Luneau noted that the committee would also be considering related bills on catastrophic aid, special education aid, and the school foundation formula. Cahill responded that building aid has historically been targeted to property-poor communities and that the state should be a reliable partner in school construction. He also said the bill includes a small retroactive component for communities that built during the moratorium, which he described as a compromise.
Testimony in support came from Representative Cluder, who described Claremont’s Stevens High School project as a case where a bond issue narrowly failed and the city later had to fund renovations without state aid, contributing to high property taxes. He said the bill would help property-poor communities and urged passage. Tony Weinstein of New Market also supported the bill, saying his community had serious facility and safety needs, had moved forward with scaled-back renovations during the moratorium, and still faced debt-service burdens without state participation. Robert Thompson, superintendent in Hampstead, testified that his district needs an addition for overcrowding, safety, and special education space, and said building aid would help reduce out-of-district placements and transportation costs. No vote was taken in the hearing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I expect no retaliation from any state agency or any state employee.
- State your name. Hi, Chair.
- It can't work from out of state and a further exemption... ...building off our report is allowing that
- on out-of-state contractors.
- the out-of-state solutions.
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s handling of mental health care in prisons and allegations of sexual abuse, retaliation, and excessive force in the state’s women’s facilities. CDCR officials described their PREA-based prevention and response efforts, including training, oversight, body-worn cameras, retaliation follow-up, and partnerships with outside groups. The Office of the Inspector General explained its monitoring role, noting increased authority under SB 1069, but also limited staffing and the ability to monitor only a portion of cases. The Legislative Analyst’s Office added that prison population trends could allow the state to close a prison and save over $100 million, with some savings potentially redirected to prevention or response efforts.
Advocates and formerly incarcerated witnesses from Sister Warriors Freedom Coalition and the California Coalition of Women Prisoners testified that meaningful systemic change has not occurred and that retaliation, blocked programming, and unsafe reporting conditions remain widespread. They described alleged barriers to community-based services, forced or coercive treatment concerns involving Suboxone, and the need for survivor-centered reentry support, trauma-informed care, and more independent oversight. Sandra DeAnda gave detailed testimony about alleged staff abuse, retaliation, denial of mental health care, and a large use-of-force incident at Central California Women’s Facility, while Amika Mota and April Grayson urged release or resentencing for survivors housed with their abusers and greater investment in outside programs.
Members of the committee pressed CDCR and OIG on accountability, use-of-force standards, criminal referrals, disciplinary outcomes, and whether investigations are completed within statutory timelines. CDCR acknowledged cultural problems at both women’s prisons and said it was retraining staff and working on reforms, while OIG said it had monitored 161 investigations and found most grievance routing appropriate, though some cases had lapsed due to time limits. Later exchanges revealed that CDCR has over 13,500 active cases and 109 investigators, and that some cases have exceeded deadlines, prompting concerns from members about whether the current system can adequately investigate misconduct and impose consequences. No votes were taken.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes omnibus local government policy bill, HF2098 5/1/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bills include Representative Aime's bill broadening public data for Met Council personnel. Mr.
- The amendment<00:01:57.439><c> is</c><00:01:57.600><c> coded</c><00:01:58.439><c> A7.
- I recognize the amendment is coded A7.
- The amendment is coded A9. I recognize a member from Pope, Representative Anderson. Thanks, Mr.
- The amendment is coded A9. I amended. The amendment is coded A9.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- passing code and regulation.
- I'm a Boise City Council member for District 6.
- An out-of-state boater or somebody who traveled out-of-state is the whole reason that we're here.
- An out-of-state boater or somebody who traveled out-of-state is the whole reason that we're here.
- An out-of-state voter or somebody who traveled out-of-state is the whole reason that we're here.
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 13th, 2026 at 08:39 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- City councils, county commissioners, and other local governing bodies are not facing state suspension
- of State.
- , comma, United States Secretary of State, comma, and then everything continues.
- United States Secretary of State, add New Mexico congressional delegation.
- Trump and under the code name Operation Absolute Resolve, United States military forces invaded Venezuela
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Transportation Committee Mar 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So building, working really through a building block approach to the project.
- But this is state law.
- It's state law, right?
- It's state law, right?
- Keith Dunn here on behalf of the State Building and Construction Trades Council, as well as the District
Summary:
The Assembly Transportation Committee held an oversight hearing on California High-Speed Rail, focusing on the authority’s supplemental project update report and the newly released 2026 draft business plan. Committee leaders emphasized transparency, the project’s funding challenges, and the need for clear answers on costs, schedule, and scope. The High-Speed Rail Authority said the project has made major progress in the Central Valley, including substantial construction completion, right-of-way acquisition, and railhead development, and highlighted over $14 billion in savings from a rebased project plan, plus an additional $2 billion in savings in the draft business plan. The authority also said it expects to begin laying track by the end of the year and continues to pursue private-sector partnerships and clean-energy opportunities.
The Legislative Analyst’s Office and the Inspector General both raised concerns about whether the current funding plan is sufficient and whether the authority has clearly identified the timing of future expenditures versus revenues. The LAO said the project likely still faces a funding gap for Merced-to-Bakersfield once financing costs and the loss of $4 billion in federal funds are considered, and warned that cap-and-invest revenues are volatile and may not be well suited for borrowing without additional safeguards. The Inspector General said the authority still has not provided a precise funding plan, estimated the project is about two years away from lacking funds on hand to stay on schedule, and urged lawmakers to focus on financing costs, procurement timing, schedule risks, and distinguishing true cost cuts from scope changes.
Members questioned the authority about proposed statutory changes, including CEQA and permitting streamlining, court resources, third-party process changes, sales tax exemptions on materials, and expanded land-use/value-capture tools. They also pressed the authority on the loss of federal funds, the withdrawal of litigation over those funds, and whether the project’s revised savings depend on moving station locations away from downtown Merced and Bakersfield and on other scope changes such as more single-tracking and blended operations south of Palmdale. The authority said it is still committed to Merced-to-Bakersfield, believes the business plan shows a path to completion with sufficient funding, and will work with the Legislature on any needed changes before the final plan is submitted.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 02/19/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We are the state of hockey.
- We are the state of hockey.
- We are the state of hockey.
- We are the state of hockey.
- :16:40.120><c> there</c> building or a or unsafe building there building or a or unsafe building there
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Mar 20th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- Father, we lift up the leadership of this state.
- So one was held for the state hospital.
- They don't receive, you know, that's primarily just state general revenue at the state hospital, unfortunately
- Would you state your names for the record? Yes: K. Barnhill, State Personnel Director.
- One of those, so four in DSB went to the state and state government, but another department.
Committee:
All ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Summary:
The council opened with a prayer, approved the prior meeting minutes, and received the February 2026 Monthly Revenue Report from Carlos Silva of the Bureau of Legislative Research. He reported gross revenues of $5.36 billion and net collections of $4.5 billion, both above the prior year to date, and said the updated forecast now shows a larger expected surplus. Members asked about declines in some tax categories, natural gas severance fee fluctuations, inflation, and economic development incentives; Silva attributed several changes to timing, refunds, tax cuts, weather, and price volatility, and generally described the state’s revenue trend as positive.
The Executive Committee, Administrative Rules, Claims Review, Game and Fish, Higher Education, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Medicaid studies, Occupational Licensing Review, State Insurance Programs Oversight, and other subcommittee reports were adopted. The Medicaid studies report drew extended discussion about DHS staffing and contract nursing costs at state hospitals and human development centers; DHS officials said they were working on a recruitment and retention plan, reported significant vacancies and turnover, and said the state was not at risk of overspending the contracts. Several members urged reducing reliance on contract labor and moving staff onto state payrolls.
The Review Subcommittee report prompted questions about a Department of Public Safety aircraft maintenance item and a Department of Shared Administrative Services contract for Deloitte to implement performance and goals management software tied to the state’s new personnel system. After discussion, the aircraft maintenance item was held briefly and then withdrawn from the hold, while the shared services contract was explained as a one-time integration/configuration project for a system that will support employee evaluations and performance-based pay; the report and the separate contract vote were approved. The Personnel Subcommittee also heard testimony from Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald about reductions in force at the Division of Services for the Blind, which he attributed to funding shortfalls and fiscal mismanagement; members questioned the impact on blind and visually impaired clients, the status of board appointments, and whether federal funds could be at risk. The report was adopted with immediate consideration, and the meeting ended after filing the remaining APER report and adjourning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Apr 23rd, 2026
Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- As a former city council member myself, I'm committed to helping build communities by building the supply
- As a former city council member myself, I'm committed to helping build communities by building the supply
- And I believe the city council member has stated that if a local city and a local jurisdiction wants
- Bright red Louisiana, the poorest state in the United States, with a total state budget of just $12 billion
- Council.
Committee:
House Human Services
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- Or you can—they can have an additional code. Some states allow it under the A0427 and the A0429.
- Some of them allow it under a different code, but allowing a different code should not be that big of
- Now, we have had opportunities with other state associations where we were notified of... ...other state
- We have done that in probably about five states, six states, from that perspective.
- However, we do have two groups: we have a provider council and a retail council because both providers
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Summary:
The House Committee on Health and Welfare met on April 28 with a quorum and took up several Senate bills, beginning with SB 113 on the local health care provider participation program in Calcasieu Parish. The committee adopted a technical amendment and heard that the bill would shift the local sponsor from the parish to the city if needed by a June 1 deadline. After brief discussion and no opposition, SB 113 was reported favorably with amendments.
The committee then approved SB 23, which exempts certain assisted living facilities licensed by LDH from the definition of food service establishment, and SB 150, which would allow LDH to scan and electronically store vital records supporting documents and return originals to citizens. SB 221 also advanced after testimony that it would allow EMS providers to be reimbursed by Medicaid for emergency responses where treatment is provided on scene but the patient is not transported. Members discussed that the bill could reduce unnecessary ER use and likely would require some rulemaking, but it was reported favorably.
A major portion of the meeting focused on SB 404, a broad vision benefit plan reform bill. Supporters, including optometrists, said the measure would improve transparency, patient choice, and access to eye care by limiting restrictive plan practices; opponents from the vision care plan industry argued it was an unprecedented, provider-driven overhaul that could raise costs and reduce flexibility. After extensive testimony and an agreed amendment clarifying network participation, the committee reported SB 404 favorably with amendments. The committee also reported SB 32 favorably with amendments after emotional testimony from parents and advocates about perinatal bereavement care, cooling devices, and training for hospitals to give grieving families more time and dignity after infant loss.
Finally, the committee heard SB 43, which would create a psychedelic-assisted therapy initiative within LDH for clinical research and treatment involving ibogaine and psilocybin, with testimony from veterans, researchers, and advocates describing potential benefits for PTSD, substance use, and traumatic brain injury. The bill was reported favorably with amendments and set to pass a courtesy sheet. The committee then began SB 253, a bill regulating peptides and compounding pharmacies, adopted technical amendments clarifying provider liability, and continued discussion as the transcript ended.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- State Senator Erik Bottcher, acting chair of this committee.
- Committee meetings can be viewed on the New York State Senate website.
- I am the new State Senator of the 47th Senate District.
- I represent the Upper West Side, Council Kitchen, Chelsea, parts of Branch Village, and I am very excited
- This is an act to amend the Administrative Code of the City of New York in relation to requiring annual
Committee:
Senate Cities 1
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Cities 1 met on May 7, 2026, with Senator Erik Bottcher presiding and Senator Chan offering brief opening remarks. The committee considered seven bills dealing with New York City and related municipal issues, including stormwater and groundwater analysis in southeast Queens (S.457A), a neutral-arbiter process for NYPD disciplinary decisions (S.5084), notice and inspection requirements for battery energy storage systems (S.5208), adjacent neighbor rights (S.6847), annual certification of school towers (S.8472A), and a publicly available list of people convicted of illegal dumping (S.9866). Members generally spoke in support of the measures, with comments emphasizing public safety, community impacts, and quality-of-life concerns.
Each bill was moved and approved by the committee, with the bills then reported onward to either the Finance Committee, the floor, or another committee as noted during the meeting. The final bill, S.9955, sponsored by Senator Bottcher, would establish a parking placard review board; it was also approved and reported to the Transportation Committee. The meeting concluded after all agenda items were considered.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- They're voluntary councils.
- </c> let's face it, there's no arts council. let's face it, there's no arts council.
- </c> community all around around the state. community all around around the state.
- </c> council and keep it going. council and keep it going.
- They're voluntary councils. And I staff. They're voluntary councils.
Committee:
Senate Finance
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- use fees. is based on a schedule of building use fees authorized in state law.
- I noticed this year you have not requested for the state office building. Am I right?
- requested for the state office building. Am I right? Am I right? Mr.
- Chair, Senator Woods, we actually have requested for the state office building.
- We're asking $130 million. $130 million for the state office building? Mr. Chair, yes.
Committee:
Senate Senate Finance
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And the question is, do we as a state, And the question is, do we as a state, as state legislators, have
- from the causes stated.'
- from the causes stated, manner of death.'
- State your name, your organization, and your position.
- For example, a POLST from out of state is recognized in this state.
Committee:
Senate Health
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- The land that the state owns has burned down. The buildings had burned.
- The land that the state owns has burnt down. The buildings had burnt.
- in tax code.
- blue state; Portland, Oregon, a blue state.
- Program and the Public Safety Workforce Capacity Building Fund as a non-reverting fund in the State
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge, and agreed by unanimous consent to allow cameras on the floor and gallery, excuse several senators, and move to announcements and miscellaneous business. The chamber then adopted a ceremonial resolution honoring Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales for his years of service as Senate president and lieutenant governor, followed by extensive remarks from senators and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham praising his leadership, fairness, education advocacy, and personal kindness. Morales briefly responded, thanking members, the governor, and his family, and noting he would offer fuller remarks on his final day.
After messages from the House were read, the Senate adopted several committee reports. These included favorable action on Senate Memorial 31; House Judiciary Committee substitute for House Bill 70; House Bill 124, referred to Finance; Senate Joint Resolution 6, referred to Judiciary; Senate Joint Resolution 7; House Bills 103, 154, 165, and 285 as amended; and the Finance Committee’s amended report on House Appropriations and Finance Committee substitute for House Bills 2 and 3. The Judiciary Committee also reported Senate Bill 104 as duly enrolled and engrossed, and the body noted that SB 104 had been signed in open session.
During personal privilege, Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth discussed a State Ethics Commission advisory opinion on whether legislators who are attorneys may vote on medical malpractice cap legislation, arguing the issue is governed by Senate rules rather than the Governmental Conduct Act. He said he would continue to disclose his interests and vote under Rule 7-5, and also rejected a newspaper suggestion that he had a conflict in sponsoring a judgeship bill for the First Judicial District Court. The Senate then moved into third reading, beginning with Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 264, which Senator Duhigg explained as an election-security measure responding to concerns about federal interference, intimidation, and emergency election disruptions; Senator Nava then spoke in support as a co-sponsor.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- state level.
- state level.
- state level.
- state level.
- state level.
Committee:
Senate Commerce