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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 3/11/25

Taxes

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  • Um, thank you for your testimony, and thank you for your service.
  • educate itself.
  • your next bill up of your time and get your next bill up so<00:59:40.480> uh<00:59:40.680>
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  • supply this to your your staff Mr chair supply this to your your staff Mr chair but<01:30:55.800
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 10th, 2025

S/C on County & Regional Government

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  • Your perspectives, your dedication, and your commitment to the work that you do.
  • ' Office Salary Assistance Program, or Reassistance Grant Program.
  • if your firefighter chooses to.
  • And tell me how this program would interact with the program we approved.
  • of $45,000. 5,000, and your jailers a minimum of 40,000.
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  • you no longer qualify for the program.
  • I'm gonna hold yours till a little later. Okay, all right.
  • So that answers your question.
  • Eligible to participate in the domestic violence treatment program authorized by the drug court program
  • So, if you own more than one vehicle. You. It's me and my wife, and I own more.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Transportation Apr 16th, 2025

Transportation

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  • Okay, go ahead, sit and state your name for the record and your position on the bill. Yes, sir.
  • Thank you for your time today.
  • An interim, I'd like to come and look at your program, Bennett. What would these funds be used for?
  • What's your?
  • Texas City is privately owned.
Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on several bills aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of Texas transportation and port authorities. Key discussions included the implications of SB2080, which seeks to streamline operations for navigation districts by raising procurement authority, exempting security discussions from recording requirements, and aligning Texas ports with national standards to foster economic growth. Senator Alvarado advocated fervently for the bill, emphasizing its positive impact on competitiveness with ports in states like Virginia and New Jersey. Public testimony reflected mixed responses, with strong support from industry representatives but opposition from some municipal authorities concerned about the potential overreach of port authorities into local development.
TX
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  • Okay, go ahead, sit, and state your name for the record and your position on the bill. Yes, sir.
  • Thank you for your time today.
  • In an interim I'd like to come and look at your program, Bennett.
  • What's your?
  • Texas City is privately owned.
TX
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  • The Senate Committee on Education, Case 16, will come to order.
  • Also, to build upon existing healthcare programs through A&M's current end of residency program with
  • Because of that, we need growing career programs and job opportunities that relate to the agricultural
  • Department of Education amended federal rules to no longer require institutions of higher education to
  • Department of Education. The U.S.
TX
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  • programs offered by TSTC.
  • programs offered at TSTC.
  • of higher education programs and assign each performance rating based on how student debt compares to
  • If you could state your name, your position. and who you represent and your timing would be set at four
  • Unlike in K-12 education, students in post-secondary programs must self-disclose their disability status
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  • Thank you for your debate.
  • Thank you for your debate.
  • Thank you for your debate.
  • Thank you for your debate.
  • Thank you for your debate.
Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and pledge, and then took up a series of Senate amendments, conference reports, and Senate bills. Early action included unanimous adoption and passage of House Bill 3940, which added a five-year Oklahoma National Guard service requirement for benefits. Members also passed H.J.R. 1096 on Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority rule changes, H.J.R. 1100 on Office of Management and Enterprise Services fleet-related rules, and H.J.R. 1099 on Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules, with little debate. The chamber also rejected Senate amendments to H.J.R. 1067 and held a special recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People awareness, including a citation honoring MMIP advocates and Oklahoma’s response through Ida’s Law and related efforts. Several other measures were considered and passed, including House Bill 2992 on Corporation Commission/data center ratepayer protections, Senate Bill 1636 establishing a procedure for cold-case review, House Bill 4302 on children-related disclosure language, Senate Bill 1613 on liquefied petroleum gas, Senate Bill 1443 on anesthesiologist payment in health benefit plans, House Bill 1409 on open meetings, House Bill 1675 on emergency management, House Bill 1225 on vital records, and House Bill 4359 on extending the school testing window from the last three weeks to the last four weeks. House Bill 1381 on alcoholic beverages failed on final passage after debate. Several bills also carried emergency clauses, including House Bill 2992, House Bill 1225, and House Bill 4359, and those emergency votes were adopted where applicable. The longest and most contentious debate centered on Senate Bill 1503, the Choosing Childbirth Act. Supporters argued it would help pregnant women choose childbirth, connect them to resources, and save babies’ lives, while opponents raised concerns about women’s autonomy, maternal health, privacy of online data, out-of-state nonprofit involvement, and whether state funds should instead support Oklahoma-based services and broader health care needs. After extensive debate and multiple questions, the House passed the bill 73-18. The chamber also heard announcements recognizing the Doctor of the Day, Nurse of the Day, Beef Day at the Capitol, and a farewell acknowledgment for Representative Kevin West, who was noted as having presented his last bill on the House floor.
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  • Members, the motion to vote or change your vote. The Chair is pretending to close.
  • Assistance program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services.
  • Thank you for your debate.
  • Members are wishing to vote or change your vote. The chair is preparing to close.
  • Representative Harris, you are recognized to explain your amendment. Thank you.
Summary: The House considered and passed a series of Senate bills and Senate amendments, mostly on criminal justice, education, health, and administrative matters. Measures approved included SB 1319 creating a revolving fund for the Corporation Commission; SB 1264 expanding the definition of great bodily harm; HB 4237 streamlining court collection of fees, fines, and costs; SB 1277 codifying OESC employment-benefit procedures; SB 269 creating the Advanced Nuclear Office through a strike-everything amendment; HB 3066 renaming a health workforce revolving fund; HB 2153 removing statutory eligibility language and leaving OSSAA transfer rules to the association; HB 2268 adding $2.5 million for PACE; HB 2961 providing a tuition waiver for Gold Star recipients; SB 1679 reaffirming the Oklahoma and U.S. Constitutions as courtroom standards; SB 2018 addressing ad valorem tax cost basis for new construction; HB 4294 restoring title and enacting clause on a health insurance measure; SB 2095 protecting landowners in guiding-service situations; HB 4113 clarifying voting rights restoration for felons; SB 1894 allowing extra professional development hours for newer teachers; SB 1810 updating human trafficking victim and expert-testimony provisions; HB 4268 adjusting terms on the education commission; HB 1752 allowing certain prosecutorial agencies to buy vehicles directly; HB 3413 modifying contract-services dashboard reporting; SB 625 using a strike-everything amendment for domestic-violence/civil-procedure cleanup; and HB 3644 on venous thromboembolism, with title/enacting-clause restoration and other cleanup. Most bills passed with little or no debate, and several emergency clauses were adopted by the required two-thirds vote. One notable bill that failed was HB 2115, which would have moved administration of the federal weatherization assistance program from the Department of Commerce to the Department of Human Services. Representative Osborne explained the bill as a placement change for the program, but after questions about possible budget synergies, the House rejected it 39-41. Osborne later gave notice of intent to reconsider the vote. HB 2153 drew the main substantive debate: Representative Pogemiller opposed the measure, arguing it would weaken transfer-eligibility safeguards for student athletes, while Representative Hall said the bill simply removed duplicative statutory language and left eligibility decisions to OSSAA rules. The chamber also handled several Senate amendments that were largely technical, such as restoring titles and enacting clauses or clarifying fund names and commission terms. Votes on the measures that passed were generally strong, including unanimous or near-unanimous support on several bills. The House later noted a main water break in the building, shifted to announcements and introductions, and adjourned with a motion to reconvene on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

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  • So the thing that would be different is if you're left out of this program, your PIP or SEIB, if an ambulance
  • ,<00:13:28.480> your you're left out of this program, your you're left out of this program
  • your mic on. We have an overflow room. your mic on. We have an overflow room.
  • pay your deductible and that's it. pay your deductible and that's it.
  • Your bill receives a f report. >> Oppos. Your bill receives a f report.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select Aug 22nd, 2025

Disaster Preparedness & Flooding, Select

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  • So I appreciate your question.
  • So again, thank you for your time and appreciate your support. Thank you for your testimony.
  • If you could please state your name, who you represent, and your position on the bill.
  • We really need your help.
  • Do you want to just say your name? Do you want to say your name, please? Yeah.
Summary: The committee met in special session to hear a series of flood, preparedness, and youth-camp safety bills, with members repeatedly noting that many of the measures were intended as planning, warning, or authority-clarifying bills rather than direct spending bills. House Bill 254 would expand eligibility for the Rural Infrastructure Disaster Recovery Program to include Kerr County and 18 other flood-affected counties by raising the GDP cap and lowering the poverty threshold; it drew no opposition and was left pending. House Bill 68 would direct a study of flood mitigation in flatland areas, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, to develop cost-effective drainage and infrastructure recommendations; local officials and advocates supported it, and it was also left pending. The committee then heard several youth camp bills tied to the recent Hill Country flooding. House Bill 75 would impose flood-aware building and site standards for youth camps near floodplains, and House Bill 71 would require camps and youth activity entities to submit emergency preparedness plans to TDEM, coordinate with local responders, and maintain readiness protocols; both bills were supported by safety advocates and camp representatives, and both were left pending. House Bill 171 would require campgrounds near flood-prone waters to give written flood-risk notice to campers and obtain signed acknowledgment; it was presented as informed consent and left pending. Testimony on these bills emphasized Camp Mystic and other recent flood tragedies, with some witnesses urging broader building-code and floodplain reforms. The committee also heard House Bill 117, which would let counties regulate impervious cover for flood mitigation in unincorporated areas. Supporters, including county officials, environmental groups, and residents, argued that rapid development in the Hill Country and other growing areas is worsening runoff and downstream flooding; opponents from the builders’ association said counties already have substantial authority and warned about overreach into rural property use. After extensive testimony, the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 18 would streamline permitting for certain flood control districts to repair dams and reservoirs and build small holding areas, and it was left pending after supportive testimony from Plum Creek Conservation District. Senate Bill 3 would create a state-backed outdoor flood warning siren program for identified flood-prone areas, funded through a grant program; witnesses generally supported it, though some cautioned that sirens are not sufficient by themselves and may not be heard indoors or in overnight storms. It too was left pending. The committee also began hearing House Bill 149 on public-safety radio interoperability, but the transcript cuts off before the bill’s full testimony or action is shown.
TX
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  • Stage your inquiry.
  • Members, may I have your attention? Please take your seats.
  • You don't have your own opinions? I've already stated my opinion.
  • It is people in your own communities that fall for this misinformation.
  • It is people in your own communities. that will take this instead of actual medication, and they will
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 21st, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

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  • Members and guests, please bow your head with me.
  • Let your spirit produce in us the fruit of gentleness, reflecting your love and bringing unity among
  • And to each one of you, thank you for your support of higher education.
  • Probably a lot of your constituents.
  • I think what's your item.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

PSM-HWN Informational Briefing 04-13-2026

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

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  • So, they have an evening educational program with the residents there.
  • program they have an evening educational program um<00:26:06.760> with<00:26:07.280> the
  • You can go in detail on your own. But I try to hit the really key points for you today.
  • So, your programs here tend to be aimed at helping the individuals successfully re-enter into society
  • Um, we have increased the number and type of education and health centered program spaces within the
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Sep 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • We pray for your guidance and direction, that we will seek your help to understand what we should do,
  • Imagine living in fear of the man behind you at the pharmacy. of the delivery driver, even of your own
  • This is not some one-off. when you're brave enough to share about your own experience, because I'm not
  • Rig the game, pick your...
  • I oppose the growing...
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Sep 3rd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

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  • You don't just have to have, you know, nine letters behind your name and some education degree to run
  • stories, your patents, your hunting trips, your world travels, and all of your accomplishments. ...and
  • Thank you for your service, your friendship, and your legacy of leadership.
  • You're such an independent person that you make up your own mind based on facts. ...based on logic, and
  • Your character, your integrity, your honesty, your intelligence—all those sterling virtues that everybody
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education Apr 28th, 2026

Education

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  • They recruited the leaders of the People's Liberation Army out of the Nationalist Education program.
  • Those programs.
  • I see where... ...programs that had higher increased cost of running those programs.
  • The CCAP program is a program for families needing assistance with child care.
  • As you know, we have a physical therapy program, a PhD program at ULM in Monroe.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human Committee Meeting - 2026-04-16

Human Services Finance and Policy

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  • Representative Curran, to your<00:04:13.000> amendment. your amendment. your amendment.
  • Chair Noor, to your amendment. Chair Noor, to your amendment.
  • Creating this incentive is go get what you can and put it in the account and use it for your own purpose
  • it in the account and use it for your it in the account and use it for your own<00:27:03.000>
  • No, I appreciate your candor and your thoughtfulness.
Bills: HF4338