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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EIG DEFER Public Hearing 04-17-2026

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Bills: HCR206
Summary: The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs met in Room 016 for a scheduled decision-making session, but the chair announced that quorum was not present. As a result, no testimony was taken and no action was taken on the agenda items: HCR 43, HCR 154, HCR 165, and HCR 202 HD2. Because of the lack of quorum, decision-making on all listed measures was deferred. The chair announced the committee would reconvene on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Room 225.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EIG-AEN, WLA-AEN, AEN-HHS, AEN, AEN DEFER Public Hearings 04-17-2026

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, this is Chris Youngker from the Hawaii State Energy Office.
  • Hawaii State Energy Office.
  • relationship between the state of Hawaii and the prefecture of Okayama.
  • I just want to really quickly highlight its value to the state.
  • Our Kalaupapa project meets all state.
Bills: HCR206
Summary: The committees met on several concurrent resolutions focused on energy, agriculture, water, and food security. Testimony on HCR 206 HD1 concerned the Hawaii State Energy Office and data centers, with comments submitted by the PUC, the Energy Office, and others; the measure was recommended for passage without amendment, though one committee deferred formal action until a later meeting because of quorum issues. HCR 31, recognizing 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists in Hawaii, received strong support from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council, which emphasized managed grazing, groundwater infiltration, and food production; it was recommended and adopted as passed unamended. HCR 33, on the Pua Kōloa sewage project, was amended to add UH Hilo as a stakeholder and resource for research, monitoring, and technical assistance, then recommended for passage with amendments. The committees also heard and advanced a series of resolutions on environmental and land-use issues. HCR 36 establishing a sister-state relationship with Okayama, HCR 19 designating March as March for Water Month, HCR 162 creating an arts and data mapping task force, HCR 61 on reforestation investment, HCR 106 endorsing Waikiki as a world surfing reserve, and HCR 178 urging a Maui water set-aside were all recommended for passage as is and adopted. HCR 14, authorizing a perpetual non-exclusive easement for drainage purposes, was recommended for passage with technical, non-substantive amendments. HCR 179, addressing the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, was amended to create a working group with legislative, Aha Moku, DLNR, and OHA representation to report back for the 2027 session, and was recommended for passage with amendments. In the agriculture and environment hearing, HCR 117 on statewide food security drew testimony from a high school student and others stressing Hawaii’s vulnerability to supply disruptions and the need for local food resilience; it was passed as is. HCR 103, supporting expanded tree canopy and shade trees to reduce urban heat islands, also passed as is after a member noted storm damage concerns and suggested careful plant selection. HCR 180, urging the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to explore co-locating renewable energy projects with agricultural reservoirs and irrigation infrastructure, received strong support from Molokai Clean Energy Hui and others describing the Kalaupapa Reservoir floating solar project and its community planning process; it was passed as is. HCR 144 HD2, calling for a comprehensive statewide food security strategy, was also recommended and adopted without amendment.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN DEFER Public Hearing 02-17-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. decision-making agenda in Conference Room 229 at the Hawaii State
Bills: SB2738
Summary: The meeting reconvened on Senate Bill 2760 during the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 decision-making agenda in Conference Room 229 at the Hawaii State Capitol. The only action discussed was a recommendation to defer action on the measure for one additional day. Members were informed that the committee would reconvene in Room 229 on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:07 a.m. to consider action on the bill. No vote was taken on the measure at this session. The meeting was then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Cap Committee Meeting - 2025-05-06

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Previous to being on Capital Investment, I did not know the needs of the state, and the tours really
  • gets to float while a lot of states are kind of in a jumble.
  • I appreciate the stakeholders and partners for helping us understand the needs of the state.
  • . ...serves the entire state.
  • It makes for an interesting experience; as a state legislator, it makes you really get attached to a
Bills: HF719, HF2484, HF2486
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 10th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • Our cost-of-living increase for our state employees, a 2% raise.
  • We put in $10 million for the State House operations.
  • I think that's the first payment coming to you on October 1st on your State House.
  • On the new State House. We've got reimbursement litigation that's increased ongoing there.
  • We'll use the previous roll as stated. The bill is given a favorable report.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jul 28th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • advice, consent, and confirmation of the Senate with respect to the following appointments to the Texas State
  • McCall, Jr. from Grapeland, Texas State Board of Executives, Examiners of Psychologists, Mr.
Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB41, SB43, SB49, SB5, SB11, SB12
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 29th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • HB 165 adds Juneteenth as a state holiday.
  • I will remind senators that the majority of our state employees are salaried.
  • I think it's a good look for the state.
  • To offer an amendment because it allows the Secretary of State to send us a report.
  • With these reports, states undertake their own verification processes.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Delivery of Government Efficiency Apr 9th, 2025

Delivery of Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bill 2467 addresses a pay disparity for peace officers commissioned by the state.
  • Well, state fire marshals are that.
  • HB 2145 modernizes our state infrastructure and ensures that state-owned parking lots and garages will
  • But if we build these charging stations on state facilities, who's paying?
  • of Texas and the taxpayers of the state of Texas.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Apr 2nd, 2025

State Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We're going to bring the state government meeting to order. Clerk, please call the roll.
  • Thank you for coming to state government today. Uh, you need to go first, sir.
  • Their trustees are based on the 1963 state senate districts, which were actually put into the constitution
  • It also brings them in line with all the other state open meetings instead of 10 days. ...state open
  • , where the developers tend to... ...the state where the developers tend to apply for housing tax credits
Bills: HB442, HB459, HB90, HB91, HB461, HB481
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • throughout the state.
  • So, we continue to dialogue with different groups throughout the state.
  • However, existing laws still state that...
  • I represent technically the state Military Department under the state military department.
  • From 1901, the very first State History Museum in Alabama was actually...
Bills: SB67, HB295, SB104
HI
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/23/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security

Military Affairs and Border Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please state your name for the record and who you're testifying on behalf of, please.
  • I served in the United States Army as an infantryman.
  • I served in the United States Army as an infantryman.
  • So I see this as a great program, a great opportunity for the state.
  • Please state your name for the record and who you're testifying on behalf of, please.
Bills: HB2620, HB2960
Summary: The Military Affairs and Border Security Committee met for its final meeting of the year and approved the minutes from March 16, 2026. The committee then heard House Bill 2960, which would create a Veterans Specialty Court grant program and Veterans Treatment Court Fund, support local veterans court programs, and require coordination between the Department of Corrections and the Department of Veterans Services to identify incarcerated veterans and share information about benefits and services. Representative Travers described the bill as a way to expand diversion and treatment options for veterans dealing with issues such as PTSD, substance use, and reintegration challenges, and a veteran treatment court graduate testified that the program helped him achieve long-term sobriety and stability. Members spoke in strong support, and HB 2960 received a 6-0 do-pass recommendation with one member not voting. The committee also heard House Bill 2620, which would appropriate $300,000 annually for five years to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services for grants to emergency shelters serving homeless veterans, including Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS). Testimony from CASS explained that the funds would support dedicated veteran case managers, flexible assistance, and faster placement into permanent housing, while a veteran who had stayed at CASS described the shelter’s veteran-specific services and how they helped him begin recovery. Members emphasized the need to address veteran homelessness and the importance of trauma-informed support, and HB 2620 also passed on a 6-0 do-pass recommendation with one member not voting.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - House Regulatory Oversight

Regulatory Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • , which states, no state shall make anything but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts.
  • I want to tell you that we're working on this bill in 20 states.
  • The main thing that the state does is it doesn't create a state-run program or mandate the use of gold
  • Bullion Depository to store bullion, permits the Arizona State Treasurer to deposit up to 10% of state
  • Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, which states, no state shall make anything but gold and silver coin
Bills: HB2123, HB2140
Summary: The Committee on Regulatory Oversight heard two bills from Representative Lisa Fink related to gold and silver. HB 2123 would create an Arizona Bullion Depository under the State Treasurer, allow a third-party administrator and vault services, require insurance for deposits, and recognize gold and silver as legal tender. Fink and a supporter testified that the bill would make bullion more practical for everyday use through a debit-card-style system, provide an inflation hedge, and expand access beyond wealthy investors. During committee discussion, one member voted present because of the bill’s rulemaking language, while others voted yes; the bill received a do pass recommendation by a 4-0-1 vote. The committee then considered HB 2140, which would allow state and local governments to store bullion in the depository, authorize the State Treasurer to place up to 10% of state monies in bullion, and require the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions to adopt rules. Fink argued the bill would diversify state assets and protect against inflation and counterparty risk, citing Utah’s treasurer and constitutional support for gold and silver. A member asked whether the rulemaking provision could be removed, and Fink said she was open to discussing that with the treasurer. With no public testimony, the committee approved HB 2140 on a 4-0-1 vote, and then adjourned.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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Bills: HF2995, HF2434