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Transcript Highlights:
- when we did House Bill 389, and under the current code, they have to use the current year's mill levy rate
- This goes back to the previous year's mill levy rates.
- This will keep that softened because we leave the 90% of the new construction rate in there.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Commerce and Economic Development Oversight REVISION 2: HB3127 - Added Mar 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As we all know, in the headlines, we are looking at the highest insurance rates in Oklahoma for homeowners
- It also gives some power to the insurance commissioner to determine, to do a check to see if the rates
- And when it comes to having the test be administered at a... ...an earlier rate, and you might have touched
Summary:
The committee considered several insurance, licensing, and workforce bills, often adopting PCRs/PCSs and, in some cases, striking title while continuing to work on language. HB 3127, as amended, would allow employers to adopt zero-tolerance drug policies while retaining existing safety-sensitive position provisions; it passed 11-3. HB 4488, the “right to appraisal” bill for motor vehicle insurance claims, passed 14-0 after questions about appraiser competency and certification. HB 2955, updating the Oklahoma Captive Insurance Company Act in coordination with the Insurance Department and the Captive Insurance Association, passed 13-1.
The committee also advanced HB 3781, a homeowners insurance transparency measure that would move the state from a “use and file” to a “file and use” system and give the insurance commissioner more authority to review rates; members and the chair emphasized the bill was still being refined, but it passed 10-3. HB 3783, a plumbing workforce bill, was amended to allow candidates to take the exam earlier after completing training, with the license held until work requirements are met; after discussion about training hours and workforce benefits, it passed 14-1. HB 3802, a constituent-request bill to prevent a widow’s auto insurance from increasing until renewal, passed 15-0.
Chairman Hill then laid over HB 2471, a bill concerning the Workforce Commission, saying recent discussions had resolved concerns and that further work was preferable to a “knee-jerk” reaction. The meeting ended with Leader Lawson praising Chairman Hill’s service and leadership before adjournment.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Judiciary Jan 12th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- What rate are they going to be compensated at when you refer it to the regional council?
- The rate... Council. Senator Martin. Thank you.
- The rate or the compensation is not mentioned in here.
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills, beginning with SB 762 on offices of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel. The committee adopted a strike-all amendment that removed a one-year sunset and a reporting requirement to the legislature. Senator Martin and regional counsel Itan Emotin explained that the bill would allow regional counsel offices to handle certain capital conflict cases, with the goal of reducing very high defense costs while maintaining adequate representation. After questions about whether referrals would be optional, compensation, and possible impacts on quality of defense, the committee reported CS for SB 762 favorably by a 9-1 vote.
The committee then considered two uncontested local claims bills. SB 16, relating to relief of Heroberto A. Sanchez Mayan by the City of St. Petersburg, described serious injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport by police; counsel for the claimant appeared in support. President Gates spoke against the claims-bill process but said he would support the victim if the bill’s passage were in doubt. The bill was reported favorably 9-1. SB 14, relating to relief of Jose Correa by Miami-Dade County, involved a pedestrian struck by a county bus; the county had admitted fault and settled the case. The bill was reported favorably 9-1, and SB 24, a $500,000 settlement for Lourdes and Edward Latour against Miami-Dade County, was also reported favorably 9-1.
Finally, the committee took up SB 208 on land use and development regulations. Senator McLean presented a negotiated strike-all amendment that would make development application fees more transparent and cost-based, tie them to direct and reasonable indirect review costs, and set subjective compatibility standards for residential projects, with carve-outs for PUDs, master plan communities, and historic districts. Multiple stakeholders appeared or waived in support, including 1,000 Friends of Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, AARP, counties, cities, and planning and conservation groups. The amendment was adopted, and CS for SB 208 was reported favorably 10-0. The committee then adjourned after recording Senator DeSigley’s vote on SB 762.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- What rate are they going to be compensated at when you refer it to the regional council?
- The rate... Senator Martin. Thank you. The rate or the compensation is not mentioned in here.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard several bills, beginning with SB 762, which was amended by a strike-all to remove a one-year sunset and delete a reporting requirement to the Legislature. The bill would allow offices of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel to take on certain capital cases from outside their region on an optional basis, with supporters saying it could save money and use existing in-house death penalty expertise. After testimony from Senator Martin and the Second Region’s regional counsel, the committee reported CS/SB 762 favorably.
The committee also considered three local claims bills. SB 16, relating to relief for Heriberto A. Sanchez Mayan by the City of St. Petersburg, described severe injuries allegedly caused during an arrest and transport; the claimant’s counsel supported the bill, while President Gaetz spoke against the claims-bill process generally and voted no. The bill passed 9-1 and was reported favorably. SB 14, for Jose Correa against Miami-Dade County, involved injuries from a bus-pedestrian collision and was supported by the claimant and county; it passed 9-1 and was reported favorably. SB 24, for Lourdes and Edward Latour against Miami-Dade County, was an uncontested $500,000 settlement bill and passed unanimously.
Finally, the committee took up SB 208 on land use and development regulations. A late-filed strike-all amendment, described as a negotiated compromise, would make development application fees transparent and cost-based, tie them to direct and reasonable indirect review costs, and set subjective compatibility standards for residential projects, with carve-outs for PUDs, master planned communities, and historic districts. Multiple local government, planning, environmental, and business groups appeared in support. The amendment was adopted, and the committee then reported CS/SB 208 favorably on a 10-0 vote.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- What rate are they going to be compensated at when you refer it to the regional council?
- The rate... Thank you. Senator Martin. Thank you.
- The rate or the compensation is not mentioned in here.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
negligence, settlement, police conduct, municipal liability, personal injury, compensation, injuries, Miami-Dade County, land use, development regulations, local government, application fees, affordable housing, zoning, residential construction, criminal defense, legal representation, death penalty, indigent defense, regional counsel
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee May 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- significant economic activity in my district, in which Imperial County retains the highest unemployment rate
- region that has long sought expanded economic opportunity and currently retains a 17.2% unemployment rate
- And as we heard, over 17% unemployment and a 21% poverty rate, every job opportunity and every economic
Summary:
The Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard two items: AB 1016 by Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez and AJR 10 by Assemblymember Rogers. AB 1016 would expand the local permitting pilot for geothermal power plants in Imperial County, increasing the eligible generating capacity and extending the program through 2030. Gonzalez said he accepted committee amendments and emphasized the bill’s potential to create jobs, generate school and local tax revenue, and support California’s clean energy and baseload power goals. Imperial County officials and supporters from the State Building Trades and Independent Energy Producers Association testified in strong support, citing the county’s long geothermal permitting history, high unemployment, and major economic benefits from proposed projects. No opposition was presented.
Committee members asked a few questions, including about the bill’s capacity range and ongoing coordination with labor. Gonzalez said he was continuing to work with the building trades on amendments, and the trades indicated they were now in support. The committee then took a roll call and passed AB 1016 on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members and later additional aye votes recorded.
AJR 10 called on the federal government to oppose Forest Service staffing cuts and highlight the importance of national forests for water, wildlife, wildfire prevention, recreation, and rural economies. Rogers argued that reduced staffing would worsen wildfire risk and harm rural communities, and the committee heard no opposition. The resolution was adopted on a roll call vote, with the roll also held open and later additional aye votes added. The hearing concluded after both measures received enough votes to move forward.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee May 1st, 2025
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- significant economic activity in my district, in which Imperial County retains the highest unemployment rate
- region that has long sought expanded economic opportunity and currently retains a 17.2% unemployment rate
- As we heard, over 17% unemployment and a 21% poverty rate, every job opportunity and every economic opportunity
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Summary:
The Assembly Natural Resources Committee heard two items: AB 1016 by Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez and AJR 10 by Assembly Member Rogers. AB 1016 would expand the local permitting pilot for geothermal power plants in Imperial County and other geothermal-rich areas, allowing larger projects through 2030. Gonzalez and Imperial County supporters said the bill would support clean baseload power, create jobs in a high-unemployment region, and generate local tax revenue for schools and other public services. The State Building Trades and the Independent Energy Producers Association testified in support, and there was no opposition.
Committee members praised geothermal energy and discussed ongoing amendments, including language related to project size and coordination with labor. After quorum was established, the committee voted the bill out on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations; the roll was held open and later additional members voted aye, bringing the total to 14 votes.
AJR 10 called on the federal government to oppose Forest Service staffing cuts, with Rogers arguing that reduced staffing threatens wildfire prevention, water resources, recreation, rural jobs, and forest health in California. No opposition was presented. The committee adopted the resolution on a motion to be adopted, and the roll was also held open before later votes brought it to 14 ayes. The hearing then concluded.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The unemployment rate for military spouses is around 14 or 15%.
- The unemployment rate for military spouses is around 14 or 15%.
- I appreciate your commentary on the unemployment rate being not at recession levels, but depression levels
Committee:
Senate Veteran Affairs
Keywords:
military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, scholarship, military, Texas Armed Services, military spouses, occupational licensing, state agency, license requirements, reciprocity, training and education, debt obligation, voter information, ballot, elections, transparency
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs heard three measures focused on military-connected students, service members, veterans, and their families. House Bill 102 would give eligible students in military-related university programs early registration privileges, similar to existing accommodations for expectant mothers and student athletes. House Bill 300 would modernize the Texas Armed Services Scholar program by increasing scholarship funding, clarifying the student employment agreement, and creating a scholarship coordinator at THECB to help students and families navigate the program.
Senate Bill 2255 drew the most discussion and testimony. The bill would streamline occupational licensing for military members, spouses, and veterans by allowing Texas licensure based on an out-of-state license in good standing with a similar scope of practice, removing the Texas residency requirement, and shortening agency processing time from 30 days to 10 days in the committee substitute. Supporters from the Texas Coalition of Veterans Organizations, the Texas Association of Business, the Institute for Justice, TDLR, and the VFW said the bill would reduce bureaucratic delays, improve employment opportunities, and help military families maintain income during relocations. TDLR also described current licensing confusion between state and federal rules and said the bill would improve alignment and data collection.
No witnesses testified against any of the bills. After public testimony closed on each measure, HB 102, HB 300, and SB 2255 were left pending in committee. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/15/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
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- Our research also indicated that a 4 and 1/2% distribution rate based on a 3-year rolling average is
- Most importantly, you'll see that in the scenarios where we adopt a 4.5% distribution rate calculated
- First is that selecting a distribution rate inherently represents a trade-off between current payouts
- Selecting a distribution rate inherently represents a trade-off between current payouts and long-term
Committee:
House Rules and Legislative Administration
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement - 03/03/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- One data point here I'll highlight is the average rate of return of 12.5% for that calendar year.
- One data point here I'll highlight is the average rate of return of 12.5% for that calendar year.
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/9/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Has a success rate of over 61%, which is higher than the national rate and higher than any other type
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- And the cap and the expense of this tax rate is important.
- And the cap and the expense of this tax rate is important.
- And the cap and the expense of this tax rate is important.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/16/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> about the what would be the passage rate about the what would be the passage rate the<03:14:24.840
- The witness said it would be his assumption that the pass rate would be considerably lower.
- As we see, it's not an easy exam: 70% pass rate.
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Summary:
The meeting was an orientation-style overview from the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC), led by Executive Director Deana Jurus and staff. They described the office’s mission to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and the public trust, and outlined the agency structure: enforcement, licensing and board administration, operations, legal counsel, board counsel, and the hearings bureau. OPLC said it currently supports 57 boards, including seven advisory boards, and has about 104 filled positions out of 120 authorized. They also noted new voluntary certifications for doulas, lactation consultants, and community health workers that are in rulemaking.
A substantial portion of the discussion focused on how boards and staff divide responsibilities under RSA 310:4. Staff explained that the office handles application processing, complaint intake and initial review, records retention, 91-A requests, and rule drafting, while boards make final decisions on licensure criteria, complaint dismissals or investigations, disciplinary actions, and some hearing matters. They also described the rule structure by chapter number ranges and the distinction between full licensing boards and advisory boards. The committee asked about complaint notifications, and OPLC said it is tightening policies so complainants are told whether a matter is closed or moving forward.
The licensing process was discussed in detail, especially for nursing. Bethany Katrell explained that applicants apply through an online portal, may receive approval to sit for exams, can work under provisional authority in some cases, and then receive full licensure after exam results and criminal background checks are complete. OPLC said the portal now reduces back-and-forth paperwork and that, as of the latest biweekly report, 87% of applications were decided within the statutory 90-day period and 57% within 14 days. Members also raised questions about why some professions require board approval before taking an exam, and OPLC said that requirement varies by statute or board rule. No votes or formal actions were taken during the discussion.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- If the pay rate had kept up with inflation at a 2.4% rate, we would be now receiving $191 per hour.
- If the pay rate had kept up with inflation at a 2.4% rate, we would be now receiving $191 per hour.
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- If the pay rate additional evaluations.
- </c> success rate of over 90%. success rate of over 90%.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/08/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, do you have any research or have any feel at all for what the recapture rate might be if we go forward
- 01:03:23.680><c> what</c><01:03:23.920><c> the</c><01:03:24.160><c> recapture</c><01:03:24.880><c> rate
- Our overdose rates, both fatal and non-fatal, are declining rapidly.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/29/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Individuals suicide rates among system.
- They have rates, but they have choice.
- </c> where we've seen interest rates go up. where we've seen interest rates go up.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Energy-intensive data centers are being built at an unprecedented rate.
- Energy-intensive data centers are being built at an unprecedented rate.
- Californians pay the highest electricity rates in the continental United States.
- Californians pay the highest electricity rates in the continental United States.
- That's $13 billion more than Californians would pay at the national average rate.
Summary:
The committee heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 2026 on groundwater recharge. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for recharge projects, codify long-standing CEQA exemptions for flood diversions to recharge, and add tribal consultation and other guardrails. Water agencies and local districts supported the measure as a way to capture high-flow water and reduce groundwater subsidence, while environmental groups and some irrigation districts opposed it, warning that the bill’s exemptions and broader diversion authority could harm rivers, Delta resources, and public trust values. The bill was discussed but not voted on because the committee lacked a quorum at that point.
The committee then took up AB 1577 on data center energy accountability, which would require monthly reporting of energy-use data and permit-related estimates of energy and water demand. The author and the Little Hoover Commission argued the bill would improve transparency, help protect ratepayers, and give regulators better information for grid planning. Data center industry representatives opposed it as duplicative, burdensome, and uniquely targeted, while local governments, environmental groups, and some utilities supported it or supported it if amended. The bill was later reported out with a due pass recommendation once a quorum was established.
Members also heard AB 2245 on a producer responsibility program for lubricant products and containers, AB 2170 on CEQA language-access and environmental review protections for overburdened communities, AB 2059 on rural transportation and VMT mitigation, AB 1808 on Western Joshua tree permitting and fee relief, AB 2182 on industrial energy efficiency program changes, and AB 2231 on streamlining two hospital projects. Testimony was mixed on most of these bills: supporters emphasized affordability, local control, environmental justice, or project urgency, while opponents raised concerns about CEQA scope, regulatory duplication, costs, and environmental impacts. Several measures received due pass recommendations and roll-call votes, including AB 2170, AB 2059, AB 1808, AB 2182, and AB 2231, with some members voting no or not voting and some bills left open for absent members.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 20th, 2026
Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Energy-intensive data centers are being built at an unprecedented rate.
- of data centers, focusing on how that will impact the state's electricity grid and, in particular, rates
- Californians pay the highest electricity rates in the continental United States.
- That's $13 billion more than Californians would pay at the national average rate.
- We believe that the bill will largely result in the state subsidizing market-rate housing.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And section six requires county auditors to determine the city capital debt tax rate for South Saint
- me, determine the city capital<00:03:24.160><c> debt</c><00:03:24.440><c> tax</c><00:03:24.800><c> rate
- c><00:03:25.400><c> for</c><00:03:25.680><c> South</c><00:03:26.040><c> Saint</c> capital debt tax rate
- for South Saint capital debt tax rate for South Saint Paul.<00:03:27.360><c> Madam</c><00:03:27.560>
- </c> rate in Hennepin County. rate in Hennepin County.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
Keywords:
taxation, pass-through entity, qualifying owner, partnership, S corporation, tax return, corporate franchise tax, individual income tax, research expenditures, federal compliance, Minnesota Statutes, income tax, corporate tax, section 179, federal conformity, HF3815, Minnesota taxes, tax conformity, Internal Revenue Code, IRC conformity
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Utilities and Energy Committee and Natural Resources Committee and Transportation Committee Aug 20th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But we’re also finding that the rate of our transition for petroleum supply does not match the demand
- As you can see, the production trend rises initially and then declines at a slower rate.
- Our cancer rates for breast cancer are 92% higher than the state average.
- Our prostate cancer rates are 76% higher than the state average.
- Our children's asthma rates are off the charts.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on California’s transportation fuels sector, especially the risk of refinery closures, fuel supply stability, and how the state should manage a long transition to cleaner transportation. Committee chairs and agency leaders said California’s fuel market is becoming more fragile as demand declines, refinery capacity shrinks faster than demand, and the state relies more on imports and a smaller number of critical pipelines. Professor Emily Grubert framed the issue as a managed transition problem in which the public already bears much of the risk and should also capture benefits from any state intervention.
CARB Chair Leanne Randolph reviewed California’s climate and air-quality framework, including AB 32, the low-carbon fuel standard, clean vehicle rules, and the state’s at-berth regulation for port vessels. She said these programs are intended to reduce fossil fuel demand while protecting public health, and she noted that California remains in litigation over federal attempts to block some waivers. CEC Vice Chair Sivagunda described the administration’s market-stabilization work, saying the state is trying to preserve fuel supply and investor confidence during a “mid-transition” period. He said the CEC’s recommendations fall into three broad areas: stabilizing the existing fuel system, aligning regulatory tools such as a possible pause on the CEC’s margin cap, and planning for worker and community impacts.
Department of Conservation Director Jennifer Lucasey outlined the administration’s petroleum market stabilization proposal, centered on returning California crude production to a 125 million-barrel annual stabilization target to support pipeline throughput and domestic supply. The proposal would codify the ban on hydraulic fracturing, validate Kern County’s oil and gas permitting ordinance, create a temporary CEQA exemption for new wells in existing fields paired with a two-for-one plug-and-abandon requirement, and strengthen spill prevention and pipeline safety rules. Several members questioned the CEQA exemption, tribal consultation, environmental review, and whether the proposal would adequately protect communities and workers. Mayor Steve Young of Benicia testified that a Valero refinery closure would sharply reduce city revenue and jobs, while also creating redevelopment and remediation challenges; he said the city wants a cleaner future but needs time and support to manage the economic loss. No formal vote was taken at the hearing, though CEC officials said a vote on a margin-cap pause was expected at an upcoming business meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 1832 - Jobs and Labor Omnibus - 05/15/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And then in committee, I know we did have an amendment to clarify the interest rate or fee equivalent
- for the loan interest rate.
- </c> Um, for the loan interest rate amount and just some other technical changes as well.
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- So, the UI uh experience rating as well.