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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Utilities -continued- Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The loss of farm revenue is devastating and leads to collateral damage, job losses, closed ag-related
- The loss of farm revenue is devastating and leads to collateral damage, job losses, closed ag-related
- It talks about loss of jobs, loss of agricultural money circulating throughout that community, yes.
- One of the things that I do believe is we need to, you know, that's the job of this committee in the
- It talks about loss of jobs, loss of agricultural money circulating throughout that community, yes.
Summary:
The House Utilities Committee resumed and then concluded a hearing on HB 2402 and HB 2816, both dealing with utility-scale solar development. The chair asked witnesses to testify for informational purposes where they supported some provisions but opposed others, and the discussion centered on setback distances, taxation, cropland conversion caps, local control, and decommissioning/oversight. Several witnesses described concerns about large solar projects encircling farms, impacts on neighbors, glare, fire risk, wetlands, and property values, while others emphasized the need for reasonable statewide standards and the importance of preserving Chapter 100 agreements and county flexibility.
Testimony from landowners and advocacy groups largely urged stronger protections: higher setbacks, more local authority, lower caps on cropland conversion, and higher tax rates than the bill’s proposed $2,500 per megawatt. Some witnesses argued solar should be taxed as commercial property rather than agricultural land, while others raised constitutional concerns about changing agricultural assessment. A county commissioner described local regulations his county adopted, including road agreements, decommissioning bonds, hydraulic studies, and buffering, and said counties need clearer rules, especially where there is no zoning.
Industry and utility representatives said the bills were generally workable but wanted further discussion on setbacks and tax treatment. They argued tax comparisons should account for the full package of taxes and incentives, not just nameplate taxes, and said higher taxes can raise electricity costs for customers. Ameren Missouri said most of the bill was acceptable, but cautioned about how real property would be assessed and noted its current and planned solar buildout. The committee took no vote; after hearing the final witness, the chair closed testimony on HB 2402 and HB 2816 and adjourned the committee.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee - Afternoon Session Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
A&B Judiciary Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- So, our job is to impartially investigate allegations, but ultimately, we are charged with increasing
- Sometimes, though, it's also our job to investigate something, discover that there was no misconduct,
- That is the appellate court's job, not the Council on Judicial Complaints.
- We've given her the job of figuring out the Oklahoma legislature.
- There is nothing worse than being a young lawyer who's super dedicated to the job but they don't know
Committee:
House A&B Judiciary Subcommittee
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Education Study May 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And that doesn't mean teachers are doing a terrible job.
- And how do we do a better job of supporting districts to make sure they're high quality and consistent
- So that we can all do our jobs better.
- To get the best people to do this job. I always, I always like to think about it this way.
- It's my job is not to screw it up.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- That is a huge job and one that I take with utmost seriousness.
- But I don't want my staff to just say, well, that's not our job or we don't have the authority to do
- I've been on the job for four months.
- And I recognized Senator Eckhardt to introduce you, and you've been doing a great job.
- Sort of make sure that we were doing a good job of explaining, and doing a better job, even, of letting
Committee:
Senate Nominations
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nominations of Aaron Lukas, of Arkansas, to be Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joseph Kent, of Washington, to be Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Office of the Director of National Intellig Apr 9th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Intelligence (Select) Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And given your background, you clearly have the experience to do this job.
- All because this individual, Laura Loomer, who claimed that 9-11 was a... inside job, claimed that a
- Somehow she manages to have a full-time job and take care of the rest of the family.
- In my past government jobs, I focused on national security.
- You've been a pretty good, pretty good job of not talking about that dinner.
Committee:
Senate Intelligence (Select) Committee
Keywords:
national security, intelligence community, Aaron Lucas, Joe Kent, John Eisenberg, China threat, terrorism, collaboration, oversight, intelligence capabilities
Summary:
The committee meeting centered around significant discussions regarding national security and intelligence community leadership. Notably, nominees Aaron Lucas for Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, Joe Kent for Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, and John Eisenberg for Assistant Attorney General for National Security were introduced. Concerns were raised about the current state of U.S. intelligence capabilities, particularly in relation to threats posed by foreign adversaries such as China and ongoing risks from terrorism. The dialogue emphasized the necessity for robust oversight and the importance of collaboration within the intelligence community, as well as with international allies, to ensure effective security measures are in place.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Ethics and Elections Mar 10th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Grall: SOMETIMES IT MAY BE IN THE JOB POSTING THAT IT IS IDENTIFIED THAT PEOPLE ARE SEEKING PEOPLE TO
- THERE IS A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT WAYS BUT THOMAS SWEETEN AS JOB POSTINGS ALL THE WAY TO SOMEBODY WHO ENDS
- IF THEY DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB AND COLLECT SO MANY THEY CAN GET A BONUS FOR THAT KIND OF WORK.
- IS A FUNCTION THAT WE PERFORM AT THEIR JOB IS TO ADMINISTER ELECTIONS AND THIS IS A SPECIFIC CITIZENS
- AS WE GO THROUGH THESE PETITIONS THERE IS, OUR JOB IS TO ADMINISTER ELECTIONS.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of jobs for our people that are still working in that area.
- </c> my colleagues have done a good job my colleagues have done a good job highlighting<00:38:00.080>
- These are great jobs with great pay and benefits and meaningful work.
- These<00:53:40.680><c> are</c><00:53:40.800><c> great</c><00:53:41.280><c> jobs</c> These are great jobs
- The jobs, but also backfill the economic loss.
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF4308, Monticello nuclear plant, Prairie Island, renewable development account, RDA, nuclear waste, spent fuel, dry cask storage, utility tax, commercial-industrial property tax, state general levy, property tax exemption, residential heating fuels, natural gas tax exemption, electricity sales tax exemption, year-round sales tax exemption, distributed solar energy standard, solar mandate, community solar, grid modernization
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- , and that's not her only job to do this.
- So I think within reason there is... ...job to do this.
- So... ...job to do this.
- His first teaching job, and guess what? He got to make a choice.
- And I, for one, would rather lose my job...
Committee:
House Education
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs (10/17/2025)
State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- states or an entire cluster of the Northeast just because we're saying we want Congress to do their job
- So, good job. But, um, there are definitely a few discrepancies in that.
- In addition to that, it Hampshire jobs.
- So the job of OS isn't to tell us what's going to happen.
- the steaming doing their job off the the steaming doing their job off the west<01:35:45.040><c> coast
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Good job, very much.
- They've had to earn jobs. They had to earn education.
- Our jobs as teachers are hard enough.
- That's a job of cis white Republican men.
- Do your job. Keep my little granddaughter safe. Do your job. Keep my little granddaughter safe.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct
Summary:
The Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, with the author and committee substitute explaining that the bill would require public facilities to designate multi-use private spaces by biological sex, restrict access to women’s restrooms, locker rooms, showers, sleeping quarters, shelters, and correctional facilities, and create civil penalties and enforcement mechanisms. Members asked about how the bill would apply to family violence shelters, children in mixed-family settings, venue layout, and venue for lawsuits; the author said the bill was similar to prior legislation but with stronger penalties and the 15th Court of Appeals as the exclusive intermediate appellate court for challenges, while clarifying that trial venue should generally be local except for state agencies. The committee also heard that the bill would be amended to better address local venue concerns and shelter-related issues.
Invited testimony was largely in support of the bill from witnesses who described personal experiences in women’s sports, prisons, shelters, and public facilities, arguing that single-sex spaces are necessary for privacy and safety. Supporters included parents, former incarcerated women, a Republican county chair, a legal advocate, and a prison educator, who cited incidents involving transgender-identifying individuals in locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and restrooms, and said the bill would restore sex-based boundaries and protect vulnerable women and girls. One witness from Texas Values said the bill was needed despite the recently enacted Women’s Bill of Rights, and another ADF witness said the measure would protect privacy in schools and shelters.
Opponents testified that the bill would harm transgender and intersex Texans, create harassment and “gender policing,” and expose cisgender women and children to invasive enforcement. Several witnesses argued there is no evidence that transgender women pose a restroom safety threat, while others said the bill would worsen mental health, employment, and school conditions for trans people and could conflict with prison standards and federal law. Family violence advocates urged changes to protect shelter operations and clarify that children can stay with parents, while other witnesses said the bill would create barriers for victims seeking help. The hearing featured extensive public testimony on both sides, but no final vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- You do a nice job.
- You do a nice job.
- You do a nice job.
- You do a nice job.
- You do a nice job.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Government Contract Review Committee (1-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to make sure, I mean, it’s our job to make sure they’re meeting their contractual obligations
- We need to make sure, I mean, it’s our job to make sure they’re meeting their contractual obligations
- Howard doing a good job? Is that why you want to keep them?
- Certainly not question the need or the great job, and certainly that is a very valuable position.
- Not a criticism, you do a great job.
Summary:
The committee first reorganized by electing Representative Hart as House co-chair and Senator Douglas as Senate co-chair by acclamation, then approved the December 10 minutes. It then took up deferred and routine contract items, beginning with a Council on Postsecondary Education item that was withdrawn after staff explained the contract had been canceled and should not have come before the committee because the granting authority, not CPE, was issuing it.
The committee next reviewed a Department for Local Government contract tied to an Eastern Kentucky flood recovery housing project in Jackson. Members questioned the high per-unit cost and whether renovation was more expensive than new construction. Staff explained the cost included acquisition of an existing downtown building and needed water and sewer infrastructure upgrades, and said developable land was limited in the area. With no motion to object, the contract was allowed to move forward.
The committee then considered Kentucky Transportation Cabinet professional services contracts for highway design work. Members asked about the size of the contracts and how much of the available funding is typically used; staff said the contracts are two-year agreements, that the prior cycle reached close to $2 million per contract, and that this year’s limits were reduced because less money is available in the Highway Plan. The committee also approved a PSC amendment contract for the Bridging Kentucky program after staff explained the $150 hourly loaded rate was within the normal range for consultants. Both Transportation Cabinet items were approved without objection.
Finally, the committee heard a Kentucky Communications Network Authority contract for an $85,000 study of the dark fiber market. Members asked what dark fiber is, why the study was needed, whether there was coordination with the Office of Broadband Development, and whether existing service meant there was already a market. KCNA said dark fiber is unused fiber that local providers can light to deliver service, that the study was needed because the contractor said no market existed while ISPs said demand exists, and that the report would help both KCNA oversight and broadband development planning. The contract was reviewed without objection.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- an example where, yes, something went wrong on the Highway 125 toll program, but the audit did its job
- later expanded allowable use of these funds through AB 1056 to include housing-related assistance, job
- I think we would all believe that those folks that are doing a good job in the recidivism space could
- going to support the audit today, but I do appreciate that the pride you have in trying to do a good job
- I appreciate the pride you have in trying to do a good job. Appreciate that. Thank you. Thank you.
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee met to consider new audit requests. The State Auditor reported 10 JALAC audits in progress, with several expected to be published over the coming months, and noted that litigation is delaying the Huntington Beach air show audit. The committee approved a consent calendar of four audit requests covering UC library resources, law enforcement information sharing, EDD unemployment insurance claims, and Housing and Community Development housing development monitoring.
The committee then heard Assembly Member DeMaio’s request for an audit of SANDAG’s road project management and use of transportation funds. DeMaio argued the audit was needed to restore public trust and examine whether restricted funds, voter-approved revenues, and project commitments were properly handled. SANDAG’s CEO and CFO said the agency manages many funding sources, undergoes frequent audits, and has strengthened internal controls; they said the requested review would be duplicative of existing oversight. After debate, the committee voted the request down.
Next, Senator Valadares presented an audit of the Board of State and Community Corrections’ Proposition 47 grant administration, focusing on whether grantees and BSCC are accurately reporting outcomes and recidivism data and whether oversight is sufficient. BSCC said the program already has multiple oversight layers, including Controller audits, and cited reported improvements in homelessness, employment, and recidivism outcomes. The committee approved the audit. Finally, Senator Cortese’s audit of CalHR’s dental benefits procurement and contract oversight was heard, with supporters citing long-standing benefit caps, provider network problems, and retirees’ out-of-pocket costs. CalHR said its network remains strong, that it recently ran an RFP adding MetLife as a second carrier starting in 2027, and that it uses performance guarantees. The committee approved that audit as well, then completed add-on votes approving the earlier consent calendar items before adjourning.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Audit Committee Jun 1st, 2026
Joint Legislative Audit
Transcript Highlights:
- an example where, yes, something went wrong on the Highway 125 toll program, but the audit did its job
- an example where, yes, something went wrong on the Highway 125 toll program, but the audit did its job
- later expanded allowable use of these funds through AB 1056 to include housing-related assistance, job
- including mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, diversion, housing assistance, job
- I'm going to support the audit today, but I do appreciate the pride you have in trying to do a good job
Committee:
Senate Joint Legislative Audit
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- 47th President took over. 100 jobs since the 47th President took over.
- And last month, we saw a significant loss of 92,000 jobs.
- So it is a... 100 jobs since the 47th president took over.
- And last month, we saw a significant loss of 92,000 jobs.
- I should have known that was earlier, but I think you did a great job.
Committee:
House Government Efficiency
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Mar 11th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- As the manager of conservation programs for Ducks Unlimited in South Louisiana, it is my job to make
- You know, as part of our job is to ensure that they have the right management infrastructure so that
- Doe did a decent enough job of closing for you.
- He always does a good job on that. I thought he did a real good job.
- If you're not at the table, he does a good job. If you was there, it'd have been different.
Keywords:
highway designation, Pointe Coupee Parish, Falcons Band, signage, local recognition, emergency vehicles, traffic safety, road regulations, vehicles on highways, vehicle procedures, memorial bridge, designate, public signage, Louisiana Highway 315, Terrebonne Parish, seat belt, safety belt, motor vehicles, vehicle restraint, driver safety
Summary:
The House Transportation Committee met on March 11 with a quorum present and heard a series of specialty license plate bills. Committee members were reminded to turn off cell phones and testimony cards were explained. Several Department of Public Safety and Corrections/Office of Motor Vehicles amendments were adopted across the bills to require OMV to create plates only when statutory conditions are met and its electronic registration system is updated.
HB 801 by Rep. Rhett Martinez created a classic black specialty license plate, with revenue directed to state police high-speed pursuit training. Members discussed the bill’s connection to a fatal high-speed chase in Martinez’s district and the need for better training and technology for law enforcement. The committee adopted amendments, including a change from “holding” to Zachary, and reported the bill favorably with amendments. HB 891 by Rep. Jacob Landry created wildlife/conservation specialty plates and adjusted revenue distribution to support Quail Forever, Ducks Unlimited, and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries conservation fund. Testimony from Ducks Unlimited and Quail Forever emphasized habitat work, fundraising leverage, and conservation partnerships; the bill was reported with amendments after some questioning about waterfowl management and habitat projects.
HB 587 by Rep. Dickerson created a PANS/PANDAS specialty plate to raise awareness and return money to the general fund. The bill was supported by testimony from Caitlin Jafreda, who described her daughter’s sudden onset illness, the difficulty of diagnosis, and how insurance coverage for IVIG treatment had recently helped another family. The committee also heard HB 331 by Rep. Mack for a Louisiana GOP specialty plate, HB 629 by Rep. Lyons for the Crew of Athena, and HB 428 by Rep. Baham for an LSU baseball national champions plate recognizing the 2023 and 2025 College World Series teams. All were amended and reported favorably. Rep. Walters voluntarily deferred HB 129, HB 130, and HB 854, and the committee adjourned after Rep. Broussard moved to adjourn.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- My job is pulling onion tissue samples and tissue samples as well for potatoes and sugar beets.
- I believe we also have some folks here from Farm Bureau that may be able to do a better job than I can
- Our job is to represent the 74,000 different farms across the state, as well as 2.5 million... 74,000
- refundable and serves as a good canary in the coal mine for us to let us know if we're doing a good job
- Our job is to represent the 74,000 different farms across the state, as well as 2.5 million head that
Committee:
Senate Agricultural Affairs
Summary:
The Senate Agricultural Committee opened by welcoming a new page, Isabella Frasheiser of Weiser High School, who described her FFA, school leadership, and agricultural background. The committee then approved the February 10, 2026 minutes without objection.
The main item was Senate Bill 1283, presented by Senator Todd Lakey. The bill would create a framework for small-scale direct-to-consumer agricultural and homemade food sales, including cottage foods, farm stands, cooperative markets, and certain meat sales, with labeling, recordkeeping, and educational-material requirements. Supporters from Farm Bureau, Fair Idaho, and producers argued it would reduce burdens, expand local food access, help small farms, and improve market opportunities. Food Northwest and health district representatives raised concerns about food safety, labeling, lack of competency testing, limited remediation options, and possible liability changes. After discussion, the committee voted to send SB 1283 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then received an Idaho Beef Council update from J.W. Wood and Jody Mink. They described the council’s checkoff-funded promotion, education, research, consumer outreach, BQA training, Spanish-language materials, a national “Prime Rib and Prom” campaign, and the Idaho Beef Counts food assistance program. No formal action was taken on that presentation, and the committee adjourned after concluding its agenda.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- You saved 80 people their jobs.
- You saved 80 people their jobs.
- You saved 80 people their jobs.
- And my last question is, why do you want this job? Why do you want this job? Thank you, Senator.
- I enjoy this job. I've been with this agency for 10 years.
Committee:
Senate Rules
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Jan 14th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- hungry, whether that’s because, Many people in our communities go hungry, whether that's because of job
- Now, what you may know is that the Department of Agriculture did an exceptional job.
- Yeah, so Battleground School District, we've got school meals, we're doing a great job with that.
- Good job. Thank you. Sir, when you're ready, go ahead and proceed.
- Good job. Good work today.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
HB 2238, HB2238, statewide food security, food security strategy, hunger, food insecurity, food access, food assistance, anti-hunger, nutrition education, food system literacy, agricultural viability, supply chain resilience, Washington Department of Agriculture, food policy forum, BIPOC, tribal consultation, small farmers, diet-related health disparities, food affordability
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I think, yeah, seems like we've done— you did a great job. Thanks very much, sir.
- thank you mr. chair thank you both any questions I think yeah seems like we've done you did a great job
- thanks you very much sir and with that You've did a great job.
- I think staff did a really good job of describing what these supportive living facilities are.
- Conversely, and probably more common, if a provider is doing an excellent job managing complex behaviors
Committee:
House Early Learning & Human Services
Keywords:
homelessness, youth programs, advisory committee, prevention, protection, developmental disabilities, residential settings, data access, safety, stability, community oversight, residential services, regulation, service providers, monitoring, HB 2319, residential habilitation center, state school renaming, Rainier School, Firecrest School