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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House passes housing supplemental finance and policy bill 5/4/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • If you are somebody who's going to put your personal wealth at risk to buy a building, perhaps renovate
  • a your personal wealth at risk to buy a building,<00:15:39.199><c> perhaps</c><00:15:39.760><c> renovate
  • /c><00:15:40.240><c> it,</c><00:15:40.720><c> make</c><00:15:40.959><c> it</c> building, perhaps renovate
  • it, make it building, perhaps renovate it, make it nice<00:15:41.519><c> again,</c><00:15:42.320><c>
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 20, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Federal Reserve's renovation ballooned to nearly $2.5 billion.
  • The Federal Reserves renovation<05:17:23.040><c> ballooned</c><05:17:23.440><c> to</c><05:17:23.600><
  • c> nearly</c><05:17:24.000><c> $2.5</c> renovation ballooned to nearly $2.5 renovation ballooned to nearly
  • 07:53:18.160><c> like</c><07:53:18.320><c> an</c><07:53:18.558><c> imaginary</c><07:53:19.200><c> prison
  • </c> constrained us like an imaginary prison constrained us like an imaginary prison and<07:53:20.398
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Local Government Committee Jun 23rd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • continue to be a growing challenge for businesses across the state, including retailers trying to open, renovate
  • continue to be a growing challenge for businesses across the state, including retailers trying to open, renovate
Summary: The Senate Committee on Local Government heard several bills focused on housing, utility billing, permitting, oversight, disaster recovery, and traffic safety. AB 2058, by Assemblymember Harropetian, would streamline inspections and fees for factory-built housing by reducing duplicative local review and allowing third-party inspections; supporters said it would cut costs and delays, while the author noted local land-use authority would remain intact. AB 1945, by Assemblymember Hodgwick, would let Lassen Municipal Utility District offer voluntary prepaid electricity accounts without deposits or start-service fees, with consumer protections and electronic notices; municipal utility and power agency representatives supported it. AB 2418, by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, would set timelines for commercial plan review and allow third-party plan checkers for delayed tenant improvement projects; business and property groups supported it, and the bill was narrowed by amendments. AB 2433, by Assemblymember Alvarez, would expand density bonus incentives for for-sale affordable housing; supporters said it could help produce more homeownership opportunities, while labor and local government concerns led to amendments removing ministerial/by-right provisions. AB 2760, by Assemblymember Sharpe Collins, would allow counties with an Office of Inspector General to extend oversight to probation and animal control in San Diego County; the author and county supervisors supported it, but probation officials opposed it as duplicative. AB 2385, by Assemblymember Petrie-Norris, would clarify local authority to plan for disaster recovery and create local reconstruction agencies; cities and other supporters said it would improve post-disaster rebuilding. AB 1976, by Assemblymember Hitt, would limit late-stage public process for pedestrian, bicycle, and traffic calming projects and exempt pedestrian malls from CEQA; supporters framed it as a safety streamlining measure, while local government groups raised concerns about reduced community engagement. The committee also adopted the consent calendar for AB 2118 and AB 2728. Final votes were taken after quorum was established: AB 1945 passed 6-0 to the Senate floor; AB 1976 passed 5-1 to the Committee on Transportation; AB 2058 passed 7-0 to Appropriations; AB 2385 passed 6-1 to Emergency Management; AB 2418 passed 7-0 to Judiciary; AB 2433 passed 7-0 to Housing; AB 2760 passed 5-2 to the Senate floor; and the consent calendar was adopted 7-0.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Finance Feb 9th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It specifies that renovation of a government-owned facility is a public improvement, and it removes the
  • written permission from the Office of Financial Management and the agency owning the facility being renovated
Committee: House Finance
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Other - PSCOC Dec 11th, 2025

Public School Capital Outlay Oversight Task Force

Transcript Highlights:
  • language to include a change from new construction to a replacement of a replacement facility to renovation
  • engaged in continuing discussions to try and make sure that both the teacher housing and the school renovation
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • for the construction,<04:24:41.359><c> improvement</c><04:24:41.760><c> or</c><04:24:41.920><c> renovation
  • </c> construction, improvement or renovation construction, improvement or renovation of<04:24:42.479>
  • all black battalion, but there were all black battalion, but there were German<08:20:27.920><c> prisoners
  • <c> who</c><08:20:29.200><c> actually</c><08:20:29.440><c> had</c><08:20:29.600><c> a</c> German prisoners
  • who actually had a German prisoners who actually had a chance<08:20:30.000><c> to</c><08:20:30.160><
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires DHS to conduct an analysis of the cost to staff or construct or renovate an existing structure
Summary: The caucus primarily discussed HB 2307, which as amended would allow the Arizona Department of Health Services to place a dangerous, incompetent defendant in a secure setting at the Arizona State Hospital when no in-state secure mental health bed is available. Members and the sponsor explained that the bill is intended as a temporary fix while the state works toward building a secure facility, and that it also directs DHS to study costs and options for a new secure state mental health facility and possible interstate compacts. The sponsor said the measure is needed to ensure such defendants are treated in a secure environment and receive mental health services aimed at restoring competency so they can stand trial. Questions focused on where the individual would be housed, whether the placement would be secure, and whether treatment would address mental health needs; the sponsor said the person would be in a guarded, separate room at ASH and receive treatment there. The caucus also took up HB 272. Staff explained that the House bill originally created an optional state certification program for lactation care providers and a related advisory committee, but the Senate adopted a strike-everything amendment that instead repeals Dr. Cesar Estrada Chavez Day and makes the bill an emergency measure. It was noted that Representative Fink concurs with the Senate amendments. No votes were taken during the discussion, and the meeting ended after the caucus concluded.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
  • We toured a couple of schools in Natrona that have been renovated, and I thought that was really eye-opening
  • We toured a couple of schools in Natrona that have been renovated, and I thought that was really eye-opening
  • We toured a couple of schools in Natrona that have been renovated, and I thought that was really eye-opening
  • We toured a couple of schools in Natrona that have been renovated, and I thought that was really eye-opening
  • We toured a couple of schools in Natrona that have been renovated, and I thought that was really eye-opening
Summary: The Select Committee on School Facilities met to satisfy its quarterly statutory requirement and to discuss interim priorities. Staff from LSO reviewed the committee’s duties: monitoring K-12 school facilities statewide, prioritizing needs for the interim, and preparing a budget request due by November 1. They also noted the ongoing litigation related to the Chapter 3, Section 8 exception process and said the committee would move forward with securing a consultant to study that issue, as previously authorized by Management Council. A major topic was school funding formulas, especially how average daily membership (ADM) affects routine and major maintenance funding and how excess square footage is treated. Members revisited an earlier proposal to fund 135% of allowable square footage, which did not advance this session, and discussed whether some schools should instead be funded at a minimum percentage of their actual square footage. Staff explained that some districts have buildings larger than their formula allowance, and that the issue is complicated by older buildings, pools, and other unique facilities. They also noted that recent changes to the major maintenance multiplier increased funding and that some districts are still not fully covered by the formulas. Safety and security funding was another focus. The State Construction Department reported that $10 million was appropriated this year for safety and security upgrades, with some funds expected to go toward vestibules, bollards, and design work, and the rest through a district application process. Officials said the last comprehensive safety assessment was done more than 10 years ago and suggested a new consultant-led study to update priorities, since technology and building conditions have changed. Members also discussed the role of school resource officers and whether the committee should continue leading this work rather than handing it off to the recalibration committee. The committee also examined declining enrollment and excess capacity across the state, citing examples such as Newcastle, Shoshoni, Casper, Campbell County, and Fremont County. Officials said some districts are right-sizing by taking schools offline, while others cannot easily reduce capacity because the buildings are essential to the community. Charter school leasing was raised as a related concern, including the Mills charter school and the fact that the state pays lease costs based on ADM and allowable square footage. No formal votes were taken, but the committee agreed to continue studying these issues, likely including site visits and further data requests during the interim.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh we completed phase one of that<00:49:47.680><c> renovation</c><00:49:48.400><c> uh</c><00:49:48.559
  • ><c> roughly</c><00:49:48.880><c> two</c><00:49:49.119><c> years</c> that renovation uh roughly two years
  • that renovation uh roughly two years ago.<00:49:50.160><c> Began</c><00:49:50.559><c> immediately</c
  • > finished</c><00:52:07.760><c> sometime</c><00:52:08.319><c> we</c><00:52:08.559><c> think</c> Renovation
  • And so we'll be renovating this to allow us to be able to accommodate other groups that might have corporate
Summary: The Budget Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Protection, Energy and Environment, and Tourism met for its fourth meeting and approved the February 10 minutes. The committee then heard a presentation from the Cabinet for Economic Development, led by Secretary Jeff Noel, with staff from the cabinet and Kentucky Innovation. The presentation focused on the cabinet’s strategy, including workforce, entrepreneurship, innovation, infrastructure, and placemaking, and emphasized a goal of supporting higher-wage jobs while tailoring programs to urban, non-urban, and rural “heritage communities.” The cabinet reviewed several funding tools and programs, including economic development bond funds, EDF funds, KBI, the Kentucky Innovation Pool, KSTC-related startup and commercialization programs, veteran workforce programs, and Bluegrass State Skills Corporation training funds. Officials said many projects take years to close and that funds are often committed before they are actually disbursed because reimbursements occur after project completion. They also said Kentucky is less competitive than before because of changes in tax policy and that EDF funds are increasingly important to remain competitive with other states. Members asked about whether previously allocated money remained available, whether some funds could be clawed back, and the status of the Blue Oval project. The cabinet said it is oversubscribed, with some committed dollars likely to go unused and be reoffered to other projects. On Blue Oval, officials said progress had been made and described negotiations tied to repayment and job creation requirements. They also discussed the Ford/SK loan structure, saying the companies may assume the full $250 million obligation and that repayments would be required if job targets are not met. The presentation closed with discussion of workforce coordination and the need to connect economic development projects with training and support systems, including possible ripple effects for rural suppliers and related businesses.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Education Funding (01/22/2026)

Education Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • renovations or you know future building products<04:07:30.479><c> um</c><04:07:30.960><c> future</c>
  • Um, we can ask vendors to renovation.
  • , compared to the cost the district would take on for actually renovating the place.
  • ,</c> know construction or major renovation, know construction or major renovation, how<04:08:53.520>
  • </c> on as actually renovating the place? on as actually renovating the place?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Mar 18th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I took them and used my private capital, along with this exemption, to renovate those properties, provide
  • If it had not been for... that tool that completely renovated that property.
  • I'm going to invite you to send the pictures that you showed me of before and after these renovations
  • It has problems and needs renovation.
  • Summit Living's footprint shows before and after the renovations of some of these properties, and it
Bills: HB21 , HB211 , HB223 , HB323 , HB524 , HB530 , HB636 , HB762 , HB21 , HB211 , HB223
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Mar 2nd, 2026

Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Transcript Highlights:
  • But for those months that it was a law and the tax credit was available for historical renovations, many
Summary: The Commerce Committee met in executive session with a quorum present and considered three measures. House Bill 3308 was amended with a committee substitute and a further amendment changing language from “deeded” to “owned” in a provision related to approved development plans; the committee then adopted the substitute and voted the bill do pass unanimously. House Bill 3080, dealing with historic tax credits, was also amended via committee substitute to restore credits for projects already underway after a Supreme Court decision affected the prior law; the committee adopted the substitute and voted the bill do pass by an 8-0 vote with one member present. The committee then took up House Bill 2366, which was described as the “illegal immigrant employee” bill, along with House Bill 2511, which was rolled into the same substitute. The committee substitute made several changes, including replacing “should have known” language with a constructive knowledge standard, requiring cooperation with the attorney general, adding sworn affidavit/perjury provisions, allowing E-Verify as an affirmative defense, limiting suspensions to state licenses and permits after injunction, increasing monetary penalties, authorizing the AG to suspend and punish upon a guilty finding, and granting immunity to contractors who report illegal operators in good faith. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted the combined substitute for House Bills 2366 and 2511 do pass unanimously, then adjourned.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Commerce Mar 2nd, 2026

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • But for those months that it was a law and the tax credit was available for historical renovations, many
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Finance Division II (03/03/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was a renovation of an old Spalding Life Sciences building.
  • of of an old the old a renovation of of an old the old Spalding<00:29:13.480><c> Life</c><00:29:13.760
  • We're renovating some. It's a very large, beautiful project.
  • </c><05:07:27.878><c> this</c> redo and renovate this redo and renovate this property<05:07:30.280><c
  • some it's a very large we're renovating some it's a very large beautiful beautiful beautiful project
Summary: The committee heard a presentation from the University System of New Hampshire chancellor on the system’s budget, enrollment, finances, workforce role, and response to federal policy changes. The chancellor said the governor’s recommended budget would reduce university system funding by about $16.5 million over the biennium, or roughly 8.3%, and asked that state funding be held at the governor’s level. She described planned cost reductions already underway, including lower headcount, reduced benefits and retirement contributions, property sales, and lease reductions, and said the system expects to remove about $20 million from its cost structure in fiscal year 2026. A large portion of the discussion focused on enrollment and finances. The chancellor said fall 2024 enrollment was about 23,000, with New Hampshire enrollment increasing for the first time since 2013, and noted that the system remains a major workforce pipeline, with about 3,000 graduates entering the state workforce each year. She explained that net tuition has fallen over time because of declining enrollment and increased financial aid, while research grants and contracts have grown significantly. She also walked through endowment funding, explaining that payouts are based on a 12-quarter rolling average and are intentionally smoothed to reduce volatility; members asked for follow-up information on payout comparisons, administrative salaries, headcounts, and compensation per student. Members questioned the university about the relationship between state support, tuition, endowments, and research spending. The chancellor said the system has used state capital support to leverage major investments, including the UNH Life Sciences building, Plymouth’s Hyde Hall, and the Olson Advanced Manufacturing Center, and described partnerships with businesses such as Lonza and regional manufacturers. She also explained a long-running New Hampshire 529-related revenue stream that has built endowment support for scholarships, and said the system’s endowment now totals about $988 million. In response to questions about possible cuts, she said the system is considering academic program sharing, consolidation of specialties, online delivery, AI-assisted administrative efficiencies, and footprint reductions, but declined to name specific programs. The committee also discussed DEI-related issues and federal grants. The chancellor said the system is reviewing executive orders and a U.S. Department of Education Dear Colleague letter, and that general counsel is working through websites, programs, and more than 1,200 federal grants to ensure compliance. She said the system spends about $3 million on what it calls DEI-related offices and services, but emphasized that these services include disability support, veteran support, Title IX, ADA, and employment-law compliance, and that the system does not have race-based programs, separate housing, or separate graduation ceremonies. She reported that the system had received stop-work orders on four federal grants totaling about $700,000 and warned that reductions in federal direct or indirect costs could affect research, jobs, and innovation.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 29th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Department of Corrections is basically doing, and that's requiring that when someone is released from prison
  • certificate, a Social Security number, and documentation of any coursework they've completed while in prison
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • It requires DHS to conduct an analysis of the cost to staff or construct or renovate an existing structure
Summary: The caucus briefly reviewed House Bill 2307, which addresses the placement and treatment of dangerous, incompetent defendants when no secure mental health beds are available in Arizona. Staff explained the Senate amendments would allow one such defendant to be housed temporarily at the Arizona State Hospital in a secure setting, require DHS to study the cost of building or converting a secure facility on ASH grounds, create a study committee on long-term secure mental health facility options, and include an emergency clause. The sponsor said the bill is intended as a temporary fix while the state works toward a permanent secure facility, and noted the individual would receive mental health treatment aimed at restoring competency to stand trial. Members asked about where the person would be housed, whether treatment would be provided, and whether out-of-state compacts might be used if needed. The group then discussed House Bill 272, which as passed the House would have created an optional state certification program for lactation care providers and a related advisory committee under the Arizona Department of Health Services. Staff reported that the Senate adopted a strike-everything amendment turning the bill into an emergency measure repealing Dr. Cesar Estrada Chavez Day. The sponsor, Representative Fink, was reported to concur with the Senate amendments. No votes were taken during the caucus discussion.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
  • It was an abandoned school before an adaptive renovation to use the space for 28 apartment rentals, as
  • The renovation took place before 2020, demonstrating a creative architectural reuse to meet community
  • They have a renovated theater, the Colonial Theater, which was beautiful.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal Apr 29th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • There was another complex about a mile away from there, had recently been renovated and they were leasing
  • There was another complex about a mile away from there, had recently been renovated and they were leasing
  • apart had recently been renovated and they were leasing apartments to live.
Committee: House Municipal
Summary: The committee met on April 29 and considered a series of local and special bills affecting municipal and parish governance, blight enforcement, development districts, and term limits. Early action included a motion to apply a three-minute rule. House Bill 483, concerning the Fulberg/Marini Security and Improvement District in Orleans Parish, was voluntarily deferred after discussion and no support cards. House Bill 484, which revised the New Orleans Regional Business Park board by reducing membership from 12 to 11 and giving the mayor four direct appointments with removal authority, was adopted as a substitute and reported favorably. Senate Bill 78, dealing with the Shreveport Downtown Development District, was amended to correct a legislative district reference and then reported favorably. The committee also heard announcements that several previously deferred bills would not be heard that day. Several Shreveport-related blight bills were advanced. House Bill 1051, authorizing demolition of certain dilapidated properties in Shreveport, was amended to allow the city to rely on findings from code enforcement, fire, police, or other public safety officials, and then reported favorably. House Bill 1080, addressing condemned commercial property in Shreveport, was also reported favorably, though the author said he would continue consulting with the city attorney before floor consideration. House Bill 66 for Alexandria expanded the city’s administrative adjudication authority to cover a broader range of ordinance violations, including building, zoning, vegetation, nuisance, sewer, drainage, licensing, and permit matters; it was supported by the city and reported favorably. House Bill 326, requiring the Tickfaw police chief candidate to reside within the village, also passed favorably. House Bill 793, a contentious bill concerning recorded subdivision plats and prescription, drew extensive testimony from the author, parish officials, a former appellate judge, and the McCormick family. Supporters said the bill closes a loophole exposed by recent court rulings that could let noncompliant plats become enforceable after five years without actual notice to local governments, while opponents argued the current substitute still creates uncertainty and could burden property owners; the author said the bill was prospective only and would also go to the Law Institute. Despite the debate, the committee moved the substitute favorably. Senate Bill 148, allowing municipalities to pay a modest per diem to planning and zoning commission members by local ordinance, was reported favorably with support from Lake Charles. The committee rejected House Bill 208, which would have let St. Helena Parish voters decide whether to impose term limits on parish governing authority members. The bill’s author argued the people should decide, but the St. Helena Police Jury opposed it and committee members emphasized local control; the final vote was 3 yeas to 10 nays. House Bill 1215, concerning the disposition of historical statues and monuments, was amended to bar the Office of State Parks from placing transferred monuments back in the parish from which they were removed, and then was reported favorably. House Bill 472, authorizing local rent stabilization ordinances during a governor-declared emergency, was amended to limit such ordinances to the emergency period, tie increases to the consumer price index, and cap them at 365 days; discussion continued on whether the measure duplicated existing price-gouging laws and whether a broader study would be preferable.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Ways and Means Apr 7th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • People are not renovating these properties by the time this process goes. changing anything about that
  • People are not renovating these properties by the time this process goes. ...renovating these properties
Summary: The committee first took up HB 1088, which would authorize state and local sales and use tax rebates for certain items used in aerospace facilities and activities. Chairman Bacala, LED Secretary Susan Bouchois, and governor’s office representative Julie Emerson argued the bill would help Louisiana compete with states like Texas and Florida for aerospace and defense investment, build on Michoud’s history, and attract high-paying jobs. Members asked about job growth, the scope of aerospace versus defense, and whether downstream activities like jet fuel production could qualify. The bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee then approved HB 1179, which extends the ad valorem tax exemption for certain manufacturing establishments to aerospace manufacturing establishments, also reporting it favorably without objection. HB 1122, a placeholder bill tied to a future path toward reducing the state income tax rate, was voluntarily deferred by its sponsor after brief explanation. The committee then heard HB 515, which would let political subdivisions sell certain adjudicated properties directly to buyers at appraised value if the property is under $50,000. The sponsor and supporters said the bill was intended to help parishes clear long-vacant blighted properties and return them to commerce and the tax rolls. Members raised concerns about transparency, competition, title issues, and possible conflicts with recent tax-sale reforms. The committee adopted a conceptual amendment requiring the property to have been offered at public auction within the preceding 12 months before an over-the-counter sale could occur, and HB 515 was reported favorably as amended. The committee next considered HB 440, a constitutional amendment allowing parishes to increase the homestead exemption above the current level. The sponsor said the exemption has not been updated since 1980 and argued that raising it would provide relief from rising property taxes, insurance costs, and cost of living pressures. Amendments were adopted requiring parish approval and a local election before implementation, and delaying effectiveness until 2030. Several members and LABI warned the change could shift tax burdens onto businesses and other taxpayers, create parish-by-parish disparities, and affect bond ratings. The committee voted 5-9 against reporting HB 440, and the sponsor voluntarily deferred the companion bill, HB 543. Finally, the committee took up HB 614, presented with help from eighth-grader Elijah Brown as part of a civics competition. The bill would rebate state sales taxes on lodging and meals for utility company workers performing disaster or emergency-related work. After discussion, the committee adopted a large amendment set that narrowed the bill to water, gas, and electric utilities regulated by the PSC, limited the rebate period to 10 days after a declared disaster, tied eligible lodging and meal costs to federal per diem rates, and capped annual rebates at $55,000. Members asked about administration, eligible workers, and fiscal impact; the Department of Revenue said it could administer the rebate with existing resources. The discussion was ongoing at the end of the transcript.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Ways and Means Apr 7th, 2026

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • People are not renovating these properties by the time this process goes. changing anything about that
  • People are not renovating these properties by the time this process goes.
  • Renovating these properties by the time this process goes on and on and on, then the property is a lot
Committee: House Ways & Means