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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Today, I'm here with legislation that offers a private sector-driven approach to improving access to
- But as he mentioned, this legislation is not just hoping to ...copy the success of other states.
- With this legislation, we aim to ensure that no other family has to experience such a loss.
- There's no need to legislate us on."
- I urge you to pass this common sense legislation. Thank you so much. Thank you, members.
Keywords:
heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/27/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- As Representative Ryer alerted you, House File 1937 is a proposal to implement a program that is already
- Subdivision 7 describes the contract requirements with PACE organizations. alerted you to uh H file 1937
- is a alerted you to uh H file 1937 is a proposal<00:04:32.680>
to <00:04:32.840>implement< - Similar legislation was pursued last year for other health care settings.
- Similar legislation was pursued last year for other health care settings.
Keywords:
PACE, elderly, Medicaid, health services, long-term care, community-based services, support person, healthcare, patient rights, assisted living, community support, caregiver respite, financial eligibility, Minnesota Statutes, HF1477, residential program licensing, community residential setting, small group home, licensed capacity six or fewer, rental licensing
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, as always, you've got a great piece of legislation.
- the legislation more unnecessarily longer.
- so as not to make the legislation so as not to make the legislation<00:47:24.880>
more <00:47: - We are here today with a piece of legislation that does two things.
- We are here today with a piece of legislation that does two things.
Keywords:
sales tax, education funding, construction, Aitkin Public Schools, tax exemption, refundable credit, HF148, use of force training, deadly force, peace officer training, police training, law enforcement, POST Board, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, scenario-based training, de-escalation, defensive tactics, force-on-force training, stress management, officer wellness
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- , yes, the A1 amendment is just improvements in language that was suggested by the staff of the Legislative
- Thank you, Representative Elkins, for championing this legislation and to MCCD for their leadership.
- initiative under the auspices of the Legislative Coordinating Commission over the summer.
- initiative under the auspices of the Legislative Coordinating Commission over the summer.
- I urge lawmakers to pass this crucial piece of legislation. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
Keywords:
homeowners insurance, property insurance, commercial property insurance, insurance affordability, insurance market stabilization, reinsurance, catastrophic reinsurance fund, self-insured pool, premium costs, coverage notice, liability reform, climate risk, climate change, housing affordability, multifamily housing, rental housing, common interest communities, cooperatives, small business insurance, Minnesota Commerce Department
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/3/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
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candidates would require uh legislative candidates would require uh legislative - if they are outside of the legislative if they are outside of the legislative district<00:42:17.240
- <00:42:39.400>
boundary midblock um legislative boundary midblock um legislative boundary
Keywords:
natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption, municipal regulation, county ordinance, electrification, climate policy, housing development, building codes, energy source, utility infrastructure, Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, propane, utility service, building permits, local government, energy choice
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, I do believe that this legislation will save lives.
- It's common I've worked very hard to gather a wide bipartisan coalition in support of this legislation
- How many times have we passed this piece of legislation here in the Senate?
- And that's not the case with this piece of legislation. Not at all, no sir.
- Lacey Malone is a junior at Tarleton. and is a legislative intern in my office.
Bills:
SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28
Keywords:
bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Health & Welfare (3-23-22)
Keywords:
KY LRC YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8qUIsD3cxI, 2026-06-21T07:17:01+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:17
Legislative Hearing on the 2022 Social Services Block Grant: 00:00:51
HB 777 Discussion: 00:05:11
HB 777 Roll Call Vote: 00:09:41
HB 512 Discussion: 00:10:45
HB 512 Roll Call Vote: 00:13:34
HB 362 Discussion: 00:14:08
HB 362 Roll Call Vote: 00:20:07
HB 529 Discussion: 00:21:12
HB 529 Roll Call Vote: 00:25:41
HB 502 Discussion: 00:26:15
HB 502 Roll Call Vote: 00:28:57
HB 364 Discussion: 00:29:34
HB 364 Roll Call Vote: 00:37:01
HB 174 Discussion: 00:37:35
HB 174 Roll Call Vote: 00:47:19
HB 3 Discussion: 00:50:31
HB 3 Roll Call Vote: 01:35:52, 958, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It's part of the Secretary of State's election security package of legislation, which further strengthens
- We're trying to legislate. Let's get moving.
- the legislative session.
- I've worked on some legislation in the past with illegal dumping of tires.
- This was brought in here simply because there's legislators on there. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Bills:
HR118, HR196, HR237, HR285, HCR85, HB442, HB443, SCR5, SCR29, SCR33, SCR63, SB25, SB202, SB319
Keywords:
water utility, tax credit, excessive rates, residential service, subcommittee, fallen trees, property damage, insurance, property values, hurricanes, storm damage, local government, homeowners, risk management, committee study, census, military population, Department of Defense, representation, federal funding
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- State Police currently has the Amber Alert, Level 2 Endangered Missing Child Alert, and the Silver Alert
- alert, which is a phone alert like what you normally see with an Amber Alert.
- We have alert systems for the Amber Alert, we have alert systems for the elderly, and this was another
- But your Amber Alert and your Silver Alert is very boxed in.
- Please support and pass this legislation to establish a dedicated emergency alert system for people with
Keywords:
legal representation, attorney general, elected officials, defense, legislative acts, judicial review, judiciary, election, judges, 19th Judicial District Court, East Baton Rouge, precincts, coroner, retention, body, mortuary, investigation, missing persons, Amber Alert, Endangered Missing Child Advisory
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate and House bills, mostly dealing with courts, veterans, public safety, and licensing. Early actions included favorable reports on SB 317, which adds the House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, and SB 357, which updates court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, cleans up outdated language, and revises reimbursement and security rules. SB 232, funding the judges’ supplemental compensation fund, was amended and reported favorably, and SB 421, modernizing electronic records terminology and safeguards, was also reported favorably. Several House bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and later HB 374-1.
The committee then took up SB 208 on veterans’ services, which was presented as a response to the earlier court ruling striking down Act 479. The bill seeks to regulate unaccredited “claim shark” businesses that charge veterans for disability-claim assistance, while exempting federally regulated accredited agents. Testimony from the Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill as a way to protect veterans from predatory practices, while an opposing witness argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress or the pending Fifth Circuit appeal. Despite the objection, the bill was reported favorably.
Members also advanced SB 510, which would restrict access to certain licensed establishments that sell hemp-based intoxicating products, especially bar-like venues where minors can currently enter; Alcohol and Tobacco Control explained the bill’s purpose and scope. HB 302, by Representative Chasson, was discussed as a measure to prohibit vape sales near schools, with testimony from public health and ATC witnesses noting the need to align the bill with existing licensing and local-ordinance authority; the committee moved it favorably after discussion. Finally, SB 34, creating “Brian’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with developmental disabilities, drew extensive emotional testimony from families and disability advocates and was reported favorably, as was SB 164, which adds public works employees to the definition of first responders. The committee adjourned after reporting HB 597, which restructures judicial compensation rules and eliminates the commission after a delayed effective date, and after deferring HB 374-1.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I wonder if there would be a way that if you could tweak the wording of this proposed legislation to
- My name is Lauren Schmidt, and I'm the legislative director for the Homelessness, Housing, and Support
- information about those programs, distribution of funds, grantee information, absent the formal legislative
- This actually requires them to update that information for the next biennium and to propose legislative
- This actually requires them to update that and produce legislation. agencies to the legislature and MMB
Keywords:
senior nutrition, older adults, aging services, home-delivered meals, congregate dining, meal delivery, grocery delivery, food insecurity, nutrition support, area agencies on aging, Minnesota Board on Aging, human services, special revenue fund, nonprofit grants, SNAP outreach, medically tailored meals, rural nutrition, food access, transportation services, elderly
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:31 pm
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- I feel like this is a very consequential piece of legislation.
- I know that frequently we do say Legislative Finance Committee or perhaps Legislative Education Study
- Frequently we do say Legislative Finance Committee or perhaps Legislative Education Study.
- , this economic development legislation.
- I'm the Director of Legislative Affairs at Excellent.
Keywords:
distance learning, virtual instruction, public education, student enrollment, school funding, education standards, pandemic education response, low-carbon construction, construction materials, rebate, environmental product declaration, EPD, embodied carbon, carbon intensity, greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonization, industrial incentives, clean manufacturing, cement, concrete
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Other legislation.
- Now, this particular legislation was not on the first call of the special session, but we did pass this
- The bill empowers either house of the legislature or a legislative committee to compel testimony or evidence
- So it would still provide immunity for what was provided in the legislative process.
- , if there was other evidence that emerged, or additional evidence that was not explored in the legislative
Bills:
SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB34, SB18, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There are several provisions that deal with anti-fraud legislation, including bills that are from both
- Um, there is a healthy aging subcabinet which is part of the legislative task force on aging. finance
including <00:43:18.720>bills <00:43:19.040>that <00:43:19.200>are legislation- , including bills that are legislation, including bills that are from<00:43:19.520>
both <00:43 - task<00:43:35.520>
force <00:43:35.760>on <00:43:36.000>aging ...of the legislative
Keywords:
higher education, college affordability, student aid, state grants, North Star Promise, scholarships, financial aid, Minnesota State, University of Minnesota, Office of Higher Education, tuition relief, work-study, child care grants, hunger-free campus, food insecurity, student parents, pregnant students, parenting students, sexual misconduct, Title IX
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- We filed a report instead of legislation in case we need to amend that going forward about the statewide
Keywords:
Alabama budget, general fund appropriations, fiscal year 2026, state budget, appropriations act, HB186, executive branch funding, legislative branch funding, judicial branch funding, debt service, capital outlay, corrections, Medicaid, public health, mental health, transportation, education, law enforcement, tourism, veterans affairs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- and these gentlemen that were speaking, predecessors worked with TML, and what you saw was this legislation
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
Summary:
The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending.
The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony.
SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That's not the case anymore because of legislation, because of lawsuits, but what the industry has done
- We thank Chairman Betancourt for carrying this important legislation. Thank you for your time.
- Yes, there's a lot of legislation this session affecting housing affordability or attainability, but
- Lastly, Senate Bill 2016 also expands the number of elected officials on the legislative audit Committee
- to ensure proper oversight by legislative members.
Bills:
SB 32, SB 464, SB 996, SB 1163, SB 1173, SB 1277, SB 1452, SB 1453, SB 1548, SB 1882, SB 1883, SB 2016
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- About legislative intent.
- That's still the case with this legislation, correct?
- protected that are part of our legislative process.
- I'm most concerned with this piece of legislation.
- It has nothing to do with this legislation.
Bills:
SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 4, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB4
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Be with us as we craft legislation to address these needs and to make certain, Father God, in their memory
Bills:
SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB 2, SB 3, SB 5, SB 9, SB 10, SB 14, SB 16, SB 18, SB 34, SB 6, SB 7, SB 8, SB 11, SB 12, SB 13, SB 15, SB 17, SB 4, SB1, SB2, SB3, SB5, SB9, SB10, SB14, SB16, SB18, SB34, SB6, SB7, SB8, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB15, SB17, SB4
Keywords:
flooding, public safety, outdoor warning sirens, disaster preparedness, emergency response, flood warning, outdoor sirens, local government, safety measures, flood management, emergency preparedness, municipal safety, disaster response, disaster relief, emergency funding, Meteorological forecasting, local government assistance, training facilities, hemp regulation, consumable products
NE
Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Morning Session Apr 10th, 2026
Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Gross legislative bill for an act to...
- Gross Legislative Bill 304, and...
- Gross Legislative Bill 762.
- Consideration includes legislation, amendments to legislation, and pending legislation relating to the
- division of legislative oversight and a legislative oversight committee designed to do serious work
Bills:
LB764, LB815A, LB839, LB888, LB955, LB972A, LB1029, LB1087, LB1091, LB1126A, LB1181A, LB1237A, LB1261A, LB304A, LB762, LB889, LB929, LB966, LB1022, LB1187, LR508
Keywords:
law enforcement, correctional services, Department of Correctional Services, corrections officers, state prison employees, peace officer, certification, police standards, training academy, Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Nebraska Police Standards Advisory Council, criminal justice, correctional staff, conditional officer, law enforcement authority, public safety, LB815A, LB815, appropriation, appropriations bill
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- day and finds the same to be legislative day and finds the same to be legislative day and finds the
- and to use our two pieces of legislation and to use our two pieces of legislation and to use our legislation
- so this okay this piece of legislation so this okay this piece of legislation so this legislation does
- to be a piece of legislation legislation to be a piece of legislation legislation to be a piece of legislation
- the legislation okay so so basically the legislation okay so so basically the legislation okay so so
Bills:
HCR 21, HCR 22, HCR 23, HCR 24, HCR 25, HCR 26, HCR 27, HCR 31, HCR 41, HCR 42, HCR 43, HCR 44, HCR 45, HCR 52, HCR 53, HCR 66, HCR 67, HCR 73, HR 8, HR 10, HR 13, HR 20, HR 21, HR 50, HR 59, HR 61, HR 71, HR 74, HR 79, HR 84, HR 86, HR 90, HR 91, HR 102, HR 103, HR 107, HR 113, HR 125, HR 126, HR 132, HR 142, HR 145, HR 149, HR 150, HR 152, HR 167, HR 179, HR 181, HR 183, HR 186, HR 192, HR 196, HR 199, HR 207, HR 211, HR 212, HR 213, HR 216, HR 249, HR 256, HR 259, HR 261, HR 263, HR 272, HR 281, HR 285, HR 294, HR 295, HR 300, HR 305, HR 311, HR 313, HR 315, HR 316, HR 323, HR 331, HR 339, HR 340, HR 346, HR 349, HR 352, HR 357, HR 358, HR 360, HR 363, HR 374, HR 377, HCR 20, HCR 28, HCR 30, HCR 32, HCR 49, HR 14, HR 15, HR 19, HR 23, HR 24, HR 25, HR 26, HR 27, HR 29, HR 47, HR 48, HR 55, HR 56, HR 66, HR 85, HR 92, HR 93, HR 95, HR 96, HR 140, HR 155, HR 164, HR 204, HR 241, HR 242, HR 250, HR 253, HR 260, HR 262, HR 265, HR 279, HR 310, HR 312, HR 328, HR 332, HR 359, HR 362, HR 367
Keywords:
recognition, award, petroleum industry, leadership, community service, HCR 22, House Concurrent Resolution, Texas Legislature, commendation, honorary resolution, Dr. James Olson, James Olson, University of Texas Permian Basin, UT Permian Basin, psychology professor, 50 years of service, faculty recognition, academic award, Piper Professor Award, Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award