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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 02/27/25
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Our members are disproportionately rural and represent areas with a low tax base.
- Our members are disproportionately rural and represent areas with a low tax base.
- on Revenue so it might it's a good based on Revenue so it might it's a good way<00:09:09.240><c> to<
- </c><00:10:37.760><c> right</c> are and we know you're in the game right are and we know you're in the
- game right uh<00:10:38.600><c> and</c><00:10:38.760><c> so</c><00:10:39.399><c> uh</c><00:10:39.920>
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/10/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- But it is based on the national audit telling us that compared to others, you're prosecuting a lot of
- A skilled violinist, champion rower, and science fair standout. He also had a sense of humor.
- A skilled violinist, Bowdoin College.
- Minnesota state law does not authorize state and local officials to arrest an individual based on an
- individual based on an immigration<01:34:56.840><c> detainer.
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/12/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- But the model for the reports is based on Yellow Book standards. makes it sound like there there are
- </c><00:12:54.959><c> on</c><00:12:55.199><c> Yellow</c><00:12:55.519><c> Book</c> reports is based on
- Yellow Book reports is based on Yellow Book standards<00:12:58.600><c> thank</c><00:12:58.800><c> you
- We have individual skills, strengths, and weaknesses, but together we can make a team that should be
- strengths and weaknesses but skills strengths and weaknesses but together<01:40:03.320><c> we</c><01
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- They cause fatalities based on the head-on nature of the crash that occurs.
- They cause fatalities based on the head-on nature of the crash that occurs.
- </c><02:03:56.159><c> good</c> policy personal we don't base good policy personal we don't base good
- What's the game plan? Where's the funding? Where's the housing?
- What's the game plan? Where's the funding? Where's the housing?
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Feb 24th, 2026
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- Commercial protection, that 15% gets an actual inspection of the property, and moving 275 for the levy base
- What we're doing now is we were making that base 275 so everybody's going to start at that level regardless
- And so what the intent of this is, is to bring those schools who are lower than that up to that base
- Hancock is based on the revenue that they didn't really receive get. Okay.
- Hancock is based on the revenue that they didn't really receive, okay?
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology (7-16-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- Sometimes people think of tourism as a zero-sum game.
- So, it got to be a game.
- </c> driver of tourism revenue, faith-based driver of tourism revenue, faith-based tourism<00:37:51.599
- It was a, you know, faith-based attraction that is continuing to strive.
- ><c> is</c> faith-based attraction that is faith-based attraction that is continuing<00:49:49.839><c>
Summary:
The committee met for its second Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology meeting, approved the June minutes, and then heard a presentation from representatives of the Ark Encounter on its 10-year anniversary. Eddie Lutz and Anna Katherine Scalf described the Ark as a major tourism anchor in Kentucky, citing nearly 9.3 million total guests, about 1 million annual visitors, 16,871 bus groups, and a largely out-of-region audience. They emphasized that the Ark and the nearby Creation Museum together draw about 1.5 million visitors a year and have helped drive hotel development, restaurant activity, and other tourism spending in Northern Kentucky and surrounding areas. They also previewed future expansion, including a large first-century Jerusalem model in the welcome center and a 40-day Christian music festival with more than 120 concerts.
Members asked about the project’s financing, location choice, and business structure. The witnesses said no taxpayer dollars were used to build the Ark, but the project did receive a Kentucky tax incentive/rebate program, which they said helped bring the attraction to the state. They said Kentucky was chosen in part because of the available land off I-75 and because the Ark and Creation Museum are close enough to encourage overnight stays. In response to questions, they explained that Answers in Genesis is the nonprofit parent organization, the Creation Museum is nonprofit, and the Ark Encounter operates as a for-profit entity owned by a nonprofit; revenue comes from ticket sales and events, while development was funded through private donations. They also said staffing can reach about 1,400 employees seasonally, though they did not know the occupational tax details.
Several legislators offered supportive comments and personal observations about the Ark’s draw for out-of-state and international visitors, including license plates from many states and stories of travelers extending their stays to visit. The witnesses and members also discussed broader tourism collaboration in Kentucky, including partnerships with Louisville, Lexington, Northern Kentucky attractions, and nearby hotels and businesses that benefit from Ark-related traffic. No votes or formal actions were taken beyond approval of the June minutes.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- We're increasing the base student allocation by $50.
- We have two new law enforcement squads funded for North and Central Florida within the Florida Gaming
- We have two new law enforcement squads funded for North and Central Florida within the Florida Gaming
- If I'm 366 days removed and I die, I don't get the payout based on the one-year limit, correct?
- So we're sure the year is the magic number, but it's not based on any empirical data whatsoever.
Committee:
Senate Appropriations
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Also in the East Gallery, we have the state and national champions in game day cheer.
- This is an increase in their appropriation to allow them to do tobacco enforcement and some casino gaming
- This is an increase in their appropriation to allow them to do tobacco enforcement and some casino gaming
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- first national championship Saturday, rallying past Kirkwood, Iowa, to win the NJCAA Division II title game
- also wanted to shout out the University of Arizona men's basketball team, Wildcats, who won their game
- time in the state of Arizona, when we have spring training and people come here to watch our baseball games
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, approved the journal, and recognized the Doctor of the Day and numerous guest introductions, including advocates for children’s health, Jewish advocacy, housing affordability, environmental issues, and other community groups. Members also made several personal privilege remarks, including a resolution-style statement for Lobo Week supporting Mexican gray wolf conservation and a brief announcement about an upcoming CAP update.
The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered two Senate bills. SB 1415 was recommended do pass without amendment, and SB 1430 was amended in committee to remove a disputed provision so the measure remained limited to tax-code corrections; it was then recommended do pass as amended. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report, and both bills were deferred for engrossing. Earlier calendar actions also included the placement and referral of several Senate bills and resolutions.
On third reading, the House passed HB 2680 on workers’ compensation by a vote of 55-1, and SB 1029 on campaign contributions and expenses by a vote of 57-0. The session included extended partisan debate during personal privilege remarks over the federal government shutdown, TSA pay, ICE presence at airports, and broader federal and state budget issues. The House later recessed briefly, received additional bill referrals and first readings, and adjourned until 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Stubbs has made history in the state of Arizona for scoring the most points in a single basketball game
- made history in the state of Arizona for scoring the most amount of basketball points in a single game
- There will be games, there will be fun, there'll be posters, there will be lots of artwork.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, recorded attendance, and approved the prior journal. Members then recognized several guests and honored the Maryvale High School basketball program and Maryvale Gifted and Talented Micro School with legislative proclamations, including a designation of February 12, 2026 as the Day of the Gifted Child and Student of Arizona. Senators also marked Arizona’s statehood anniversary and held a moment of silence for Emily Pike, with remarks calling for continued attention to missing and murdered Indigenous people and for changes to the turquoise alert law.
The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole and third reading votes. Senate Bill 1107, relating to peace officer certification pathways, was amended and passed 27-2. Senate Bill 1032, appropriating money to the Corrections Oversight Fund, passed 29-0 after supportive explanations from senators. Senate Bill 1029 on campaign contributions and expenses passed 29-0, SB 1083 on condominiums and planned communities passed 29-0, SB 1252 on assignment for benefit of creditors passed 29-0, and SB 1259 on campaigns passed 29-0. SB 1198, relating to the Arizona Beef Council, drew debate over industry promotion and use of checkoff dollars and passed 23-6.
Senate Bill 1020, relating to special plates, was reconsidered after a motion by Senator Bolick and then passed again on reconsideration 25-4. The Senate also adopted the Committee of the Whole report, transmitted passed bills to the House, and agreed to a House request to return SBs 1333 and 1368 for reconsideration. Committee meeting announcements were made for the following Monday, and the Senate adjourned until February 16, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jul 2nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And the California Military Department 144th Fighter Wing, under General Beaver, based in Fresno, for
- moment in history so long ago when we discriminated against Japanese Americans, when we targeted people based
- on their skin color. ...discriminated against Japanese Americans, when we targeted people based on their
- It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows and games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires,
- At base, SR 67 is encouraging all Californians to celebrate this milestone with pride.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a ceremonial Independence Day observance featuring a prayer, color guard, Pledge of Allegiance, and a performance of the national anthem by Philo Abit, followed by acknowledgments of the event organizers and the California Military Department’s flyover. The body then moved to business, beginning with Assembly Bill 126, the education budget trailer bill. Senator Laird described major education investments, including a 4.31% LCFF COLA, increased special education funding, teacher pipeline support, universal school meal funding, kitchen infrastructure grants, homelessness support, and pregnancy disability leave for K-12 teachers. Senators Nilo and Choi opposed the bill, criticizing Proposition 98 funding maneuvers and transparency concerns, while Senator Perez supported it as a historic investment. The bill passed on a 28-8 vote.
The Senate then adopted Senate Resolution 67, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Senators from both parties spoke at length about patriotism, the nation’s founding ideals, immigration, civil rights, and the need to acknowledge America’s historical injustices while celebrating its democratic promise. The resolution passed unanimously, 36-0. The chamber also confirmed Jesse Melgar, Tom Epstein, Joseph Williams, and Mark Beckley to or for reappointment to state boards and departments, each by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.
Later, the Senate concurred in Assembly amendments to SB 830, a Bay Area regional ballot-measure administration bill, after supportive remarks from Senators Arreguín and Cortese; the concurrence passed on a 29-4 vote. The consent calendar was then approved, with one item later reconsidered and removed. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of former Madera County Supervisor Max Rodriguez, whose public service and community leadership were praised, and with remarks from the President Pro Tem reflecting on the Independence Day observance before the Senate recessed and announced its next meeting date.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- hopefully that will also allow for flexibility for future funding, coordination, engagement, and scaling based
- hopefully that will also allow for flexibility for future funding, coordination, engagement, and scaling based
- on identified need and available. ...engagement and scaling based on identified need and available funding
- We're creating a new program or a new position—new position, but by default a new program based on what
- I'm running their game. I see no. I see nobody feels a need. Okay, perfect.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Education Committee approved the June 10 minutes and then heard House Bill 447, which would create a framework for voluntary child care cost-sharing partnerships among the state, employers, community sponsors, and families. Supporters said the bill is meant to help make child care more affordable and support workforce participation by using the existing Interagency Resource Management Committee to coordinate planning and funding. Committee discussion focused on how the tri-share model would work, who would participate, and whether it would reach lower-income families; no public comment was offered on the bill.
The committee then took up House Bill 300, as amended, which would establish a statewide Title IX coordinator within the Department of Education to provide training, technical assistance, data collection, and oversight for interscholastic athletics in grades 6 through 12. The bill’s sponsor and supporters said the position would help schools comply with Title IX, improve consistency, and make athletic participation and spending data more transparent; opponents or skeptics questioned whether a new DOE position was needed and whether districts were already meeting their obligations. The sponsor and witnesses responded that existing federal data are delayed and incomplete, that some Delaware schools have participation gaps, and that a state-level coordinator would provide needed support and accountability.
Public comment on HB 300 included testimony from the Delaware State Education Association, the Delaware Association of School Administrators, the Delaware School Sports Network, and the Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, all generally supporting the bill or its goals. DASA noted it remained neutral but appreciated changes made in House Amendment 1 to reduce reporting burden. After public comment, the chair asked members to sign the bill release forms for the two bills heard, and the committee adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Codes have gotten much more expensive over the past 10 or 20 years, and they are primarily based on model
- Okay, yeah, Senator Tavis... ...went to go watch his son play his last basketball game.
- topic for discussion, but determining what the capacity of the sewer system and the water system is based
- have seen some localities have great success with using prices that change on, say, a quarterly basis based
- I know here in this legislative session, I do believe there will be some proposals come forth based on
Committee:
Senate Local Government and Taxation
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 1st, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Based on what was just given to me is, it is the intent of the legislature to adopt the strongest laws
- selective—and the hypocrisy and the selective outrage that's happening on this floor this morning based
- Ultimately, we need to do work based upon facts and based on what's happening in our community and how
- I'm ashamed to see the political games. maneuvering that are being done, here's what I will submit, Mr
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 044 Feb 27th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To the nurses with us today and to those caring for patients across our state, thank you for your skill
- To the nurses with us today and to those caring for patients across our state, thank you for your skill
- Thank you for your skill, your resilience, and your unwavering commitment to Colorado families.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (6-9-26)
Transcript Highlights:
- But based on what the briefing has shown, it could be billions of dollars. >> But that's the nature of
- They bring to us some skill sets that we don't have within the university information technology team
- value for the skill set that's most<01:26:58.159><c> needed.
- </c><01:52:30.639><c> So</c><01:52:30.880><c> we</c> through Kentucky based companies.
- So we through Kentucky based companies.
Summary:
The committee first approved the May 12 minutes, then deferred item 285 on the routine personal service contract green list for Western Kentucky University to the July 2026 meeting. It also noted that several deferred university contracts had been withdrawn by the institutions, and then approved the remaining agenda items without objection, including personal service contracts, amendments, memoranda of agreement, Kentucky Entertainment incentive agreements, deferred items, and corrections, except for items pulled for further review.
The main pulled item was a Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts contract supporting Fayette District Court’s juvenile treatment court through Fayette County Public Schools. Court officials explained that the program, created under Supreme Court rules in 2022, serves court-connected juveniles with mental health and related needs, operates at the courthouse, and uses a school-employed program manager funded through a pass-through arrangement with Fayette County Public Schools and the Urban County Government. They said the program has had over 100 referrals, accepted about half, and had at least 25 successful graduates, with 11 high school graduates among participants. Members asked about who pays for drug screens, family involvement, and what counts as successful completion; the officials said the Urban County Government’s Division of Youth Services pays for drug screens and services, and that parents must participate in classes and support services. The committee then approved the contract review, with some members explaining their votes in support and one member emphasizing the committee’s role in reviewing contracts in the public interest.
The committee also reviewed two Auditor of Public Accounts contracts. The auditor’s representative said contract 11, with Vantage Point Solutions, will examine the Kentucky Communications Network Authority/Kentucky Wired network for $700,000, well below the $1.5 million appropriated, and that a report is expected before the 2027 regular session. Contract 12 funds a special examination of investment managers used by Kentucky’s retirement systems, prompted by a Legislative Oversight and Investigations request to assess whether investments tied to ESG factors are consistent with fiduciary duties; the representative said the retirement systems have been cooperative and that findings are expected on a similar timeline, with some flexibility built into the deadline. After questions about the Texas litigation referenced in the explanation, the committee approved both auditor contracts without objection.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that chooses to maintain sex-based that chooses to maintain sex-based multi-occupancy<02:13:51.880
- Threat based on the lives.
- sex-based classification from our sex-based classification from our laws<02:53:24.680><c> against</c>
- </c> sex-based rights. sex-based rights.
- </c> My interest in these bills is based upon Article 1 of the Declaration on women's sex-based rights
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> increasing taxes on the local tax base increasing taxes on the local tax base is<01:00:53.839><c
- And so it's many parts are similar to the base bill, and I won't bother with that.
- </c> base bill and I won't bother with that. base bill and I won't bother with that.
- President, based on that, Thank you, Mr.
- </c><03:40:25.840><c> Let's</c> game. Okay? So, please vote no. Let's game. Okay?
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- This will be all based on science.
- This will be all based on science.
- This will be all based on science.
- This will be all based on science.
- This will be all based on science.
Bills:
SB2982 , SB2367 , SB2818 , SB2944 , SB2022 , SB2240 , SB2986 , SB2547 , SB2401 , SB3031 , SB3035 , SB3032
Committee:
Senate Water, Land, Culture and the Arts
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several measures, beginning with SB 2982 on campaign finance, which would prohibit foreign entities and foreign-influence businesses from making contributions and expenditures. The Attorney General’s office testified first, followed by the Campaign Spending Commission, which supported the bill but asked for clarification on constitutional review authority and additional implementation time for certifications, forms, and procedures. Common Cause also supported the measure, arguing it would help protect elections from dark money and foreign influence. No vote was taken.
The committee then took up SB 2367 on a state boating facilities lease program for the Ala Wai small boat harbor. DLNR supported the bill, while UPW opposed it, warning about privatization of a public asset and possible job displacement. Several members of the public supported the concept but urged amendments to protect public access, affordability, youth ocean programs, and state employee jobs. Committee members questioned DLNR about the scope of the lease, the role of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, and whether public access and existing concessions would remain protected. DLNR said current leases would remain, the board would retain approval authority, and employees would not necessarily be displaced, but members indicated more discussion and possible amendments were needed.
For SB 2818 on boating penalties, DLNR testified in support and there was no opposition testimony. The committee also heard SB 2944 on conservation, which would require wildlife viewing guidelines that substantially conform to NOAA guidance and reporting requirements; DLNR said it stood on its written testimony. SB 2022 on water code penalties drew support from DLNR’s Commission on Water Resource Management, which said the bill’s two-tiered penalty structure would preserve deterrence while keeping the current $5,000 penalty for first-time or non-harmful violations. The Board of Water Supply submitted comments, and Ulupono Initiative supported the measure as a needed enforcement tool. Committee members discussed whether the higher penalty ceiling should be phased in and asked for stakeholder input on the amount of the penalties.
Finally, the committee began SB 2240 on land use, which would require water availability certification from the Commission on Water Resource Management before a district boundary amendment proceeds to the Land Use Commission. DLNR supported the bill and said it often reviews project documents that lack sufficient information on water needs and availability, so the measure would allow earlier review and comment. The committee also indicated it would seek amendments and further feedback on the water penalty bill before it moved to the next committee.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- income that has left the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the adjusted gross income on which taxation is based
- Contrary to common misconceptions, these treatments are based on decades of research and follow rigorous
- I'm grateful to my colleague, Senator Cyr, for spearheading this trust fund, which creates a state-based
- can go to school during the day, and as part of this program, they get some very great life and job skills
Summary:
The Senate considered a supplemental appropriations bill and a series of amendments focused on education, health, transportation, tax administration, and oversight. Senator Kennedy spoke in support of increasing funding for DTA caseworkers to improve SNAP access and reduce delays, but then withdrew the amendment by unanimous consent. Senator O’Connor’s amendment adding $500,000 for Free Period to provide free menstrual products in public schools was adopted, as was Senator Miranda’s $1 million METCO transportation and student support amendment. Senator Collins briefly proposed extending paid family and medical leave and unemployment insurance coverage to graduate student workers, but withdrew that amendment for later discussion.
Several amendments were debated and either adopted or rejected. Senator Tarr’s proposal to create oversight of the Group Insurance Commission and fund an Inspector General review was defeated after opposition argued existing oversight was sufficient. Tarr also offered amendments on MBTA deficiency fund withdrawals and on requiring 90 days’ notice before state tax code decoupling changes; both were rejected after standing votes. Senator Driscoll’s amendment for Randolph Public Schools restroom improvements was adopted, while his veterans student loan forgiveness amendment was withdrawn. Additional amendments were adopted for Bridgewater Middle School water filtration, Uffum’s Corner Health Center, and NeighborHealth’s pharmacy technician training program for local high school students.
A major discussion centered on school funding and enrollment declines. Senator DiDomenico withdrew an amendment that would have provided $100 million to address Chapter 70 funding losses tied to enrollment drops, but he and Senator Collins used the floor to argue that districts facing declining enrollment and rising costs need a broader state response. The Senate also adopted a new draft of the supplemental budget and then passed the bill to be engrossed by a roll call vote, with 35 members in the affirmative and 4 in the negative. The chamber then adjourned to meet again Monday, and did so in memory of Arthur H. Tobin, a former Quincy mayor, state legislator, and clerk magistrate.