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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Electricity as Vehicle Fuel Working Group 01/05/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So I think that's compounded by the fact that vehicles may or may not become more gas efficient.
- Um more and become more gas efficient.
- </c><00:20:04.960><c> on</c><00:20:05.200><c> on</c><00:20:05.520><c> the</c> weight uh fuel efficiency
- on on the weight uh fuel efficiency on on the roads<00:20:06.320><c> and</c><00:20:06.480><c> I</c><
- But, Representative Elkins, doesn't this number change based on gas efficiency? Um, vehicle.
Summary:
The working group approved the prior meeting minutes with one correction to reflect Laura Ziggler’s attendance. Staff then outlined the report due February 13, 2026, which must summarize the group’s activities and include findings and recommendations adopted by the group; the report will go to the governor and legislative transportation leaders. The chair emphasized that the group’s charge is broad and includes analyzing electricity used as vehicle fuel infrastructure opportunities and barriers, developing policy and funding recommendations for sustainable transportation funding, and reviewing other states’ laws and policies.
Discussion focused heavily on how to replace declining gas tax revenue as more vehicles become electric. The chair framed the issue as a fairness and implementation challenge, noting that EVs are a growing share of the fleet and that the group should consider both policy and funding, not just one or the other. Members and guests raised several ideas already submitted, including a road user charge, changes to the EV charging tax, ending or modifying the EV surcharge, broadening the tax to publicly owned charging stations, reducing the charging level threshold to level 2, ending sales tax on electricity, addressing off-road use, and expanding the definition of auto parts to include charging equipment.
Representative Elkins argued that charging based on electricity used at home is impractical for most vehicles, that public charging is already much more expensive than home charging, and that the current sales tax plus surcharge amounts to double taxation for public-charging users. He said a mileage-based user charge modeled on Utah’s approach is workable, could be phased in, and could preserve privacy by allowing a voluntary or alternative method for home charging estimates. Senator Howe responded that home electricity use can be estimated similarly to mileage deductions on taxes and said the state should tax all electricity used as fuel, regardless of charger level, if it can be identified. Other speakers echoed that all road users should pay a fair share and that the main challenge is implementation. Tony Kis of Quick Trip asked that a late letter be included in the record and urged clarification of the sales, use, excise tax, and collection rules to avoid double taxation and reduce administrative burden, noting the current monthly collection date and suggesting the group should streamline collection methods. No final policy decisions or votes were taken beyond approval of the minutes.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:15.520><c> into</c><00:08:15.919><c> account</c><00:08:16.319><c> and</c> vehicle efficiency
- into account and vehicle efficiency into account and rewards<00:08:17.199><c> drivers</c><00:08:17.759
- </c><00:08:20.400><c> environmentally</c><00:08:21.199><c> friendly</c> more efficient environmentally
- friendly more efficient environmentally friendly vehicles.<00:08:22.560><c> We</c><00:08:22.800><c>
- </c> So to give an example, the driver of a fuel-efficient gas car like a Toyota Prius pays about $75
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 3 - 05/17/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So this allows for greater efficiency, acknowledging the artificial divisions on growing the plant, and
- So this allows for greater efficiency, acknowledging the artificial divisions on growing the plant, and
- So this allows for greater efficiency, acknowledging the artificial divisions on growing the plant, and
- So this allows for greater efficiency, acknowledging the artificial divisions on growing the plant, and
- So this allows for greater efficiency, acknowledging the artificial divisions on growing the plant, and
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board (12-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- And I think you know that the efficiencies of cell phones and text messaging, uh, there's some promising
- And I think you know that the efficiencies of cell phones and text messaging, uh, there's some promising
- And I think you know that the efficiencies of cell phones and text messaging, uh, there's some promising
- And I think you know that the efficiencies of cell phones and text messaging, uh, there's some promising
- The core of this bill is financial efficiency.
Summary:
The Medicaid Oversight Advisory Board met with a quorum, approved the November 12 minutes by voice vote, and then heard a presentation from former Governor Ernie Fletcher and Dave Johnson on Medicaid reimbursement for substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Fletcher argued that addiction should be treated as a chronic disease requiring a longer continuum of care, not just short residential stays, and said recovery should combine clinical treatment with social supports such as housing, transportation, employment, peer coaching, and recovery housing. He cited data on overdose trends, low treatment rates, and high costs for people with SUD, and said current reimbursement models create poor incentives and do not adequately support long-term recovery or measure outcomes well.
Fletcher proposed a “carve through” model administered at the MCO level with standardized metrics, data sharing, and an independent recovery coordinator that would assess patients, coordinate care, and connect them to clinical and social recovery services. He suggested using bundled payments, shared savings, and partial risk arrangements, with recovery housing reimbursed on a PMPM or weekly basis and funded in part through existing Medicaid spending and other sources such as opioid abatement funds. He also emphasized peer support, telemedicine, criminal justice coordination, workforce and education supports, and the use of technology, including text messaging and possibly AI, to maintain long-term follow-up and identify relapse risk.
Members questioned how the model would work in practice, especially the education and staffing requirements for recovery coordinators, reimbursement levels, and how many patients each coordinator or peer would serve. Fletcher said peers could be certified and would need additional training in assessments such as ASAM and recovery residence standards, but he did not give a precise salary figure, saying the market and bundled rates would determine that. He also said follow-up should continue for years, noting relapse risk over the first 18 to 24 months and that meaningful employment and ongoing peer contact help sustain recovery. No formal vote or action was taken on the substance use presentation.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, just for the sake of brevity and efficiency, I'd like to just take a moment to say just how cool
- ,</c> the sake of of brevity and efficiency, the sake of of brevity and efficiency, I'd<00:40:12.320>
- Um, and just again for the sake of efficiency and time, I'll just say again that St.
- ,</c><01:10:35.280><c> having</c><01:10:35.520><c> that</c> for being so efficient, having that for being
- so efficient, having that amendment<01:10:36.080><c> adopted</c><01:10:36.560><c> right</c><01:10:36.719
Committee:
Senate Taxes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- to testify instead of riding in a horse-drawn buggy. technology has made my life safer and more efficient
- This also promotes efficiency use of the resources, like you said.
- It's about finding the most efficient way to make my voice heard.
- So that's an option I think that. be a lot more convenient or a lot more efficient for the counties and
- County-wide polling makes elections more efficient and accessible.
Bills:
SB16 , SB76 , SB310 , SB311 , SB396 , SB505 , SB827 , SB964 , SB1209 , SB1210 , SB1386 , SB1470 , SB2035 , SJR37 , SB 16
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
voter registration, proof of citizenship, Election Code, criminal offenses, limited federal ballot, transportation, infrastructure, funding, public safety, state regulation, election, polling places, voter access, state oversight, electronic voting, voting, polling place, elections, countywide program, election integrity
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25 - Part 1
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Turnover is very costly in terms of training, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
- <c> supply</c><00:36:30.839><c> chain</c><00:36:31.200><c> has</c><00:36:31.400><c> serious</c> efficiency
- the supply chain has serious efficiency the supply chain has serious issues<00:36:32.240><c> both</c
- 38:07.000><c> affordable</c><00:38:07.520><c> and</c><00:38:07.680><c> more</c><00:38:07.920><c> efficient
- </c><00:38:08.359><c> ways</c> more affordable and more efficient ways more affordable and more efficient
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:17:43.600><c> uh</c><00:17:43.679><c> than</c> or five months more efficiently uh than or five
- months more efficiently uh than MHC<00:17:44.559><c> was</c><00:17:44.720><c> able</c><00:17:44.960>
- Uh, we were very fortunate to be efficient enough to be able to save enough dollars within that to be
- > to</c><00:20:45.840><c> be</c> Uh we were very fortunate to be Uh we were very fortunate to be efficient
- enough to be able to save efficient enough to be able to save enough<00:20:47.760><c> dollars</c><00
Bills:
HF4148
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
Keywords:
Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Outdoor Heritage Fund, executive director, natural resources, conservation, wetlands, prairies, forests, wildlife habitat, fish and game, bipartisan hiring, interview panel, legislative branch, Minnesota Statutes 97A.056, administrative expenses, nonpartisan staff, council governance, environment and natural resources, 1183, house
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (10/22/2025)
Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It might be more efficient if I just go to them and say, here's the original language, and if you want
- I'm suggesting that it might be more efficient if you do it that way.
- if I just go to might be more efficient if I just go to them<01:12:51.600><c> and</c><01:12:51.840><
- </c><01:13:15.520><c> So</c><01:13:15.760><c> you</c> efficient if you do it that way.
- So you efficient if you do it that way.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill, 2014, is intended to incentivize the use of more efficient water and wastewater infrastructure
- By creating credits against those impact fees from water-efficient equipment installed by the developer
- So would it be fair to say that your position is where we work together on improving efficiencies, we
- Your small businesses are relying upon the city to produce a quick, efficient, and fast recovery.
- We must ensure that the most efficient and effective services... we offer is protected.
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
Keywords:
HB26, law enforcement contracts, sheriff, constable, county commissioners court, commissioners court, private security, special law enforcement district, property owners association, POA, municipal utility district, school district, junior college district, local government, contract policing, supplemental police services, large counties, population over 3.3 million, Texas Local Government Code, Harris County
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 2438 - Transportation Omnibus - 05/09/25
Transcript Highlights:
- EVs, though, are much more efficient, with an average MPG of 100.
- We need to maximize efficiency. These studies are going on in other jurisdictions.
- We need to maximize efficiency. These studies are going on in other jurisdictions.
- We need to maximize efficiency. These studies are going on in other jurisdictions.
- We need to maximize efficiency. These studies are going on in other jurisdictions.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission have all developed very successful and efficient
- and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission have all developed very successful and efficient
- and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission have all developed very successful and efficient
- and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission have all developed very successful and efficient
- and Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission have all developed very successful and efficient
Bills:
HF2563
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
Keywords:
HF2563, legacy finance bill, Legacy Amendment, outdoor heritage fund, clean water fund, parks and trails fund, arts and cultural heritage fund, Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, Clean Water Council, Minnesota legacy funds, habitat conservation, prairie restoration, wetland restoration, forest conservation, riparian buffers, water quality, groundwater protection, drinking water, septic systems, watershed planning
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- issue, additional support from the state is essential to ensuring that we can complete this project efficiently
- She said the efficiency and cost savings matter because doing the work outside the project would be a
- ><c> that</c> project with the highway because of that project with the highway because of that efficiency
- 54.239><c> with</c><01:18:54.360><c> the</c><01:18:54.520><c> cost</c><01:18:54.840><c> costs</c> efficiency
- along with the cost costs efficiency along with the cost costs that<01:18:55.480><c> would</c><01:18
Bills:
HF201 , HF217 , HF314 , HF315 , HF406 , HF408 , HF425 , HF426 , HF730 , HF731 , HF652 , HF761 , HF1079 , HF928 , HF1017 , HF1056 , HF1081
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF201, Minnesota income tax, tax subtraction, tax deduction, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire and rescue, emergency responder, ambulance service personnel, EMR, EMS, search and rescue, canine search and rescue, underwater search and rescue, paid-on-call, part-time volunteer, tax relief, state tax law, section 290.0132, drivers license, identification card
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Property Tax Div. Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And for us, that's been more efficient than the staff time of doing it in our office.
- This would be way more efficient because we wouldn't have to deal with...
- This would be way more efficient because we wouldn't have to deal with programmers, not that I don't
- And I would agree, and I think that's the direction that we're talking about becoming more efficient
- But let's try to make this more efficient for everybody across the state.
Summary:
The subcommittee of the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee met to begin its study of whether the content of the real estate tax statement should be revised to improve transparency. Legislative Council staff reviewed the study directive from HB 1176 and the statutory requirements for tax statements, including required line items such as true and full value, mill levy, legislative tax relief, primary residence credit, legacy fund share, discounts for early payment, and special assessments. The Tax Department then explained how the current uniform statewide statement is prescribed and approved, and noted that changes are typically driven by statute and implemented collaboratively with counties and vendors.
County officials from NDACO, including auditors from McKenzie and Richland counties, described the full annual property tax timeline from budgeting through mailing final statements. They explained how counties gather budgets, calculate levies, verify taxable values, handle centrally assessed property, and prepare required notices and statements. They also said public attendance at budget hearings is generally very low, though the notices and statements generate some calls, mostly about whether attendance is required or why taxes are changing. Several members questioned the usefulness of the legislative tax relief line and the complexity of the 5% discount calculation, and county officials said the current process can be confusing and depends on manual data entry and coordination among counties, vendors, and taxing districts.
The committee also discussed assessment frequency, valuation equalization, the 3% cap, and whether more frequent reassessment would reduce large jumps in taxable value. County officials said they try to use rotating reassessments and sales-ratio reviews to keep values within statutory tolerance, but staffing, training, and local market changes make the work difficult. NDACO staff estimated, based on a small county survey, that tax statement preparation and mailing costs average about 74 cents per statement, with outsourcing generally cheaper than in-house printing, and said HB 1176 added some mailing and administrative costs even if the tax statement itself did not change dramatically. Software vendors from CPT and Tyler then began presentations showing how their systems handle budgeting, valuation notices, tax statement generation, primary residence credit processing, and levy worksheets, emphasizing that many of the required calculations and reports are still manually entered or verified by county staff.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We found some efficiencies in this program by moving it under the toddler program.
- So they're really looking hard to make this as efficient as they can. Number two.
- So they're really looking hard to make this as efficient as they can.
- And we believe that some efficiencies will be held there. And we discussed this quite a bit.
- to see those efficiencies.
Summary:
The House first approved the journal and then received several Senate messages, including enrolled bills and resolutions sent onward for gubernatorial action. It also concurred in Senate amendments to House Bill 516 after a lengthy debate over process and committee referral; members argued both that the bill had been handled through the rules and that it had been routed around the Education Committee and public input. The concurrence passed 41-23-6, and a later motion to send HB 516 to the Education Committee failed 20-45-5.
The chamber then suspended rules to take up Senate Bill 1254, which would allow chiropractors with a clinical nutrition certification to acquire certain vitamins, minerals, fluids, epinephrine, and oxygen for office use. Supporters described it as a narrow deregulation to reduce barriers and costs, while opponents said it expanded scope and raised patient-safety concerns. The bill passed the House 43-22-5 and was transmitted to the Senate.
The House next debated Senate Bill 1247, a 287(g) immigration-enforcement bill requiring local law enforcement agencies to apply for participation or explain why they could not. Supporters said it would strengthen immigration enforcement, bring federal reimbursement, and align with constituent concerns; opponents said it would impose an unfunded mandate, undermine local control, and force agencies into federal arrangements they did not want. After extensive debate, the House passed the bill 47-13-4. The House then moved to House Bill 621, a firearms/preemption measure affecting county buildings and courthouses, with supporters arguing it protected constitutional carry rights and opponents warning of major local costs and safety risks; debate was interrupted by a recess and continued when the transcript ended.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judicial Retention - 2026-03-25 - 10:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They also noted his ability to manage proceedings efficiently while keeping cases focused and moving
- proceedings</c> noted his ability to manage proceedings noted his ability to manage proceedings efficiently
- She was knowledgeable, efficient,<00:54:12.040><c> and</c><00:54:12.160><c> was</c><00:54:12.280><c>
- able</c><00:54:12.480><c> to</c><00:54:12.560><c> maintain</c><00:54:12.960><c> an</c> efficient, and
- was able to maintain an efficient, and was able to maintain an orderly<00:54:13.440><c> courtroom</c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Discussion of farm down payment assistance program modifications 2/23/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As a farm expands, it becomes more efficient and the cost per acre of production is lowered.
- it just get a little bit bigger, um, it just becomes<00:08:05.520><c> more</c><00:08:05.840><c> efficient
- </c><00:08:06.560><c> Your</c><00:08:06.720><c> your</c><00:08:07.120><c> cost</c> becomes more efficient
- Your your cost becomes more efficient.
- </c> more efficient. more efficient. >> Representative<00:08:56.480><c> Yander.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We believe in a limited and efficient government, but cutting frontline providers is the least efficient
- Instead of eroding services on the front line, let's find administrative efficiencies to limit the size
- would really look at the burden that they place on providers, there would be opportunities for efficiently
- would really look at the burden that they place on providers, there would be opportunities for efficiently
- Perhaps if the state wants to efficiently address the shortfall, they might look toward the people with
Committee:
House Budget
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We believe in a limited and efficient government, but cutting frontline providers is the least efficient
- Instead of eroding services on the front line, let's find administrative efficiencies to limit the size
- would really look at the burden that they place on providers, there would be opportunities for efficiently
- Children at home, responsibly, efficiently, and with dignity. Thank you. I appreciate your time.
- Perhaps if the state wants to efficiently address the shortfall, they might look toward the people with
Committee:
House Budget
Summary:
The committee first heard the State Auditor’s fiscal year 2027 budget request. Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick described rebuilding the office after staffing had fallen to a historic low, explaining that the office has grown from 92.5 to 119 FTE but still needs several years to reach full staffing, especially at the manager level. He said most of the budget is payroll, noted the office’s use of lapsing general revenue while staffing is rebuilt, and outlined requests including core operating funds, a small sports betting audit NDI, and a $290,000 increase to the CPA stipend to address recruitment and retention problems. Members also discussed the auditor’s authority to audit state agencies and subrecipients, the office’s role in performance audits, and the meaning of “E” appropriations and the auditor’s recent general revenue conditions report.
The committee then moved to public testimony on House Bill 10, focusing on Department of Health and Senior Services and Department of Mental Health issues. One witness from the American Heart Association supported continued funding for cardiac emergency response planning in schools, citing AEDs, CPR training, and about 480 schools served. Another witness from the Alzheimer’s Association urged rejection of a proposed $1 million reduction to the Missouri caregiver program, arguing it supports families caring for people with dementia and helps avoid more expensive institutional care.
Most of the testimony concerned proposed cuts to developmental disability services, especially day habilitation and self-directed supports (SDS). Providers, family members, and workers said the proposed reductions would force service cuts, reduce wages, and threaten community-based care that keeps people at home and out of more costly facilities. They argued the cuts would shift costs to emergency, residential, or institutional settings and asked the committee to preserve current funding levels. Several members asked questions about provider rates, the share of services delivered by private providers, and the cost difference between SDS and institutional care. The hearing ended with the chair apologizing for earlier tension, explaining the schedule, and recessing the committee to return later because of House floor obligations.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Lastly, the bill seeks to improve government efficiency by repealing and modifying unnecessary reporting
- This bill establishes a uniform, efficient process while maintaining proper oversight, and that's the
- By standardizing license transfers, we make Florida's foster care system more accessible and efficient
- More accessible and efficient.
- Senate Bill 1162 expands... more accessible and efficient.
Summary:
The Senate convened with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including guests from Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Clay County, and others. Senators also observed a moment of silence for Pope Francis. After routine announcements, the chamber moved to the special order calendar and took up a long series of bills, often substituting House companions for Senate bills before final passage.
Among the measures approved were bills creating an expedited DNA testing grant program for local law enforcement, adding aggravating factors in capital cases involving gatherings for religious, school, or government activities, requiring state health coverage for fertility preservation services for cancer patients, authorizing indemnification for commuter rail providers, prohibiting abandonment of migrant vessels in Florida waters, and creating new specialty license plates. The Senate also passed bills on Alzheimer’s awareness, relocating the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys to Florida Memorial University, charter schools, sex offender registration, utility worker protections, juvenile justice, student mental health reporting, foster home licensure transfers, water access facilities, Florida Virtual School, school readiness, sexual images involving children, tampering with electronic monitoring devices, certified recovery residences, the FSU Election Law Center, the Office of Faith and Community, and bonuses for county property appraiser employees. Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on social media use by minors, veterans’ nursing homes, Parkinson’s disease, mental health and substance use disorders, education, educator preparation, officers injured in the line of duty, school social workers, and Brownfields.
Debate was especially extensive on the Office of Faith and Community bill, where an amendment to bar political activity by office staff was offered but failed 13-23 after arguments over election-related communications and the scope of existing law. The certified recovery residences bill also drew notable debate, with supporters emphasizing housing as essential to recovery and opponents raising concerns about implementation and local control. Most other bills passed with little or no opposition, though a few drew dissenting votes, including the capital aggravating factors bill, charter schools, and the Office of Faith and Community measure.