Transcript Highlights:

• For the record, I'm Senator Karen Horner, representing Legislative District 8.
• Carter reached out to me about the legislation, and really the main part is about the operator with a
• . decisions about legislation, appropriations, etc.
• We have an obligation to advocate for legislation for victims.
• We've had legislative council opinions put out. It is very specific.

Committee: House House Judiciary Committee of Reference

Summary: The Judiciary Committee heard and advanced several bills focused on criminal justice, public safety, firearms, immigration-related enforcement, and victims’ rights. SB 1170 would enhance sentencing for selling dangerous or narcotic drugs to a minor when the drug sale contributed to the minor’s death; supporters, including grieving parents, argued it would hold dealers accountable, while opponents warned it would remove judicial discretion and increase prison terms for people with addiction. The committee also approved SB 1012, which narrows a restaurant-related concealed-carry restriction for properly permitted handgun holders in certain Series 12 restaurants; supporters framed it as a limited correction, while beverage industry representatives said it overrides property rights and creates confusion. SB 1511, requiring proof of lawful status for drivers using non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and allowing citations and possible impoundment, also received a do-pass recommendation after emotional testimony about trucking-related fatalities. The committee then took up a strike-everything amendment to SB 1100 creating an Arizona registration and disclosure system for lobbying on behalf of foreign adversary principals, with the Department of Homeland Security supporting the measure and civil rights advocates objecting that it could stigmatize people based on origin rather than conduct. SB 1004, dealing with GPS monitoring for homeless registered sex offenders, was amended to remove DPS as the monitoring agency and passed despite concerns about overcriminalization and loss of judicial discretion. SB 1213, which would bar probation for people unlawfully present in the U.S. and require ICE notification, passed over objections that it conflicts with existing probation statutes and raises constitutional concerns. SB 1402, requiring probationers on electronic monitoring to pay the fee, also passed, with opponents arguing courts already have discretion and should consider ability to pay. The committee next approved SB 1709, which mandates re-arrest, probation revocation, and consecutive prison terms for adults on probation for dangerous crimes against children who commit new offenses or violate probation; supporters said it was needed to protect children, while opponents said it strips judges of discretion and can punish technical violations too harshly. SB 1413, removing a $100,000 cap on restitution for serious injury or death caused by moving violations, passed after the county attorney’s office said the cap had already been found unconstitutional. SB 1416, updating missing-child notification procedures and requiring faster photo and media dissemination, passed unanimously after testimony from missing-child advocates. Finally, SB 1725, creating a civil and petty-offense remedy for excessive marijuana smoke or odor drifting onto neighboring property, passed after debate over private-property rights, medical marijuana protections, local control, and possible conflict with the Voter Protection Act; the committee also heard SB 1723, a domestic-violence-related bill expanding protective-order, bail, and parenting-time considerations, but the transcript cuts off before action on that measure.

Transcript Highlights:

• So, in conclusion, legislative body.
• So, we do support the legislation.
• If a that it is enabling legislation.
• More importantly, a lot the legislation.
• ,</c> support the spirit of the legislation, support the spirit of the legislation, but<00:55:45.920>

Committee: Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• We do have some legislation. Also, one of our real priorities.
• We do have some legislation that we're coming forward with in this session.
• The Louisiana Talent Accelerator is being created by joint legislation.
• One, y'all were talking about your fee increase and have legislation for that.
• I've been asked in my district about legislation. What would that look like?

Committee: House Appropriations

Keywords: 965, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c><00:16:57.839><c> We</c><00:16:58.320><c> legislated</c> were successful at it.
• We legislated were successful at it.
• I was part of the American Society of Legislative Clerks and Secretaries.
• ><c> Clerks</c><00:23:56.240><c> and</c> Society of Legislative Clerks and Society of Legislative Clerks
• </c> outside legislative authorization. outside legislative authorization.

Keywords: 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• There is no money on this piece of legislation. This piece of legislation was double-referred.
• There is no money on this piece of legislation. This piece of legislation was double-referred.
• There is no money on this piece of legislation. This piece of legislation was double-referred.
• </c> Why are we proposing this legislation? Why are we proposing this legislation?
• </c><00:40:53.200><c> that</c> positive piece of legislation that positive piece of legislation that

Committee: Joint Finance

Keywords: Finance - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 10:30 AM, 925, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The legislation, Madam Chair, Senator Kuby, says clear and convincing. Okay.
• Shope of Legislative District 16.
• And $200 can be a lot of money, especially in smaller races and legislative races.
• That was part of the legislation last year. What's problematic is that the court is...
• That was part of the legislation last year.

Bills: SB1015 , SB1049 , SB1066 , SB1081 , SB1092 , SB1133 , SB1134 , SB1139 , SB1147 , SB1148 , SB1168 , SB1189 , SCR1001 , SCR1002 , SCR1005 , SCR1010

Committee: Senate Judiciary and Elections

Keywords: gender transition, detransition, healthcare liability, medical malpractice, youth protection, legal action, Arizona law, spousal maintenance, court guidelines, self-sufficiency, financial support, marriage dissolution, child safety, dependency cases, attorney regulation, foster care, legal representation, probation, dangerous crimes, children

Transcript Highlights:

• I think it was in 2018, no, excuse me, 2020, when the legislation was passed to facilitate autonomous
• The concern that I have meeting with you all in Gallup last week during the legislative forum is the
• fact The concern that I have meeting with you all in Gallup last week during the legislative forum is
• And I will just switch over to our legislative priorities.
• But we don't have the authority to legislate like you do or to enforce any legislation.

Committee: Joint Economic & Rural Development & Policy Committee

Keywords: 996, all

Transcript Highlights:

• I know you're chairing a committee also on the CSU system as well of legislators.
• It's a long road ahead in this legislative session, but to... ...conversations.
• I'm happy to support this legislation here today with that. Madam Secretary, roll call, please.
• Nothing in this legislation, AB 1235, would preclude...
• All right, we'll now have the Chair present his legislation.

Summary: The Assembly Higher Education Committee heard a series of bills focused on expanding access to higher education, addressing workforce shortages, student housing, and labor standards on campus projects. AB 662 would create a South County Higher Education Task Force to explore a mixed-use, intersegmental institution in Chula Vista; supporters said South San Diego County is a “college desert,” while the bill passed on a due pass as amended motion to Appropriations. AB 885 would establish a College Access for All Fund to help make CSU and UC attendance more affordable; supporters cited student debt and affordability concerns, and it also passed to Appropriations. AB 730 would provide $15 million to help establish a medical school in the Central Valley to address physician shortages, and it advanced on a due pass motion. AB 1400 would let up to 15 community college districts pilot bachelor’s degrees in nursing; supporters argued it would expand affordable BSN access and keep students local, while CSU, UC, and other higher education groups opposed it as unnecessary and inconsistent with the master plan. The bill passed to Appropriations, with members raising questions about clinical placements, faculty shortages, and possible effects on associate-degree programs. The committee also considered AB 1235, which would require CSU design-build projects to use a skilled and trained workforce, aligning CSU with other public higher education construction standards. Supporters said it would improve safety, training, and local job opportunities, and the bill passed to Appropriations. AB 1247 would restrict contracting out of classified school and community college jobs unless workers meet training and qualification standards and would address pension and training concerns; supporters said it would protect students and classified employees, while school and college groups warned it would disrupt services and add unfunded mandates. The bill passed to Appropriations with one no vote. AB 1470, presented on behalf of Assemblymember Haney, would allow a portion of student housing revolving loan funds to be used for affordable student, faculty, and staff housing in downtown and commercial districts; it was discussed as a housing and downtown revitalization measure, but the committee held off on a motion pending more members. ACA 3, also on behalf of Haney, would require UC to offer limited down payment loans to eligible long-term support staff first-time homebuyers; it drew extensive support from UC workers and unions, while UC and business groups opposed it as costly and outside UC’s mission, and the measure was still under discussion at the end of the transcript.

Transcript Highlights:

• could be done with uh future legislation could be done with uh future legislation and<00:14:59.480><c
• Hopefully by the end of this legislative session we will, but that's so far what we have.
• Hopefully by the end of this legislative session we will, but that's so far what we have.
• Hopefully by the end of this legislative session we will, but that's so far what we have.
• Hopefully by the end of this legislative session we will, but that's so far what we have.

Committee: House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The House Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs heard several transportation and public safety measures on March 28, 2025. SB 1195 would prohibit parking within certain distances of crosswalks and intersections, direct parking fine revenue to the Safe Routes to School special fund, and remove the need for signs or curb markings in some cases. The Department of Transportation, Department of Health, and Ulupono Initiative supported the bill, emphasizing improved visibility, pedestrian safety, and funding for school-route improvements; written testimony included both support and one opposition. No vote was taken during the hearing segment provided. The committee also heard SB 1102 on the aircraft rescue firefighting unit chief, which would set term-based appointment provisions for the airport division’s fire chief. DOT supported the measure, saying it would give the director flexibility to select leadership and adapt to changing needs, while a member asked about current removal procedures for underperforming employees. The bill was presented as a management and leadership measure, with no action taken in the excerpt. SB 1216, addressing noisy mufflers and safety inspection requirements, drew DOT support in principle but concern that existing rules already cover inspection standards and that enforcement after inspection remains difficult; DOT also described a planned noise-detection camera pilot on Oʻahu. Testimony included support from neighborhood and advocacy groups and opposition from three individuals. For SB 30, which would require helmets for moped riders under 21, DOT and HPD supported the bill, citing crash data and injury prevention; testimony was evenly split overall, with six in support and six in opposition. SB 344 would require helmets for skateboard users under 18; DOT supported it, and a DOT witness explained current helmet rules for other devices such as e-bikes, scooters, and motorcycles. SB 1095, increasing decal size limits for special number plates, drew DOT concerns that larger decals could interfere with plate readability and automated enforcement. SB 1522 would make proof of filing required vehicle-transfer notice forms a complete defense to actions arising from the vehicle’s later use or abandonment; the Judiciary said it had no position on the bill’s merits but objected to language requiring new court forms and raised access and legal-advice concerns, while Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services supported the measure. The committee then heard SB 597, extending the deadline for the Administrative Driver’s License Revocation Office to issue written review decisions. The Attorney General and DOT supported the extension, citing limited toxicology capacity and shipping delays for testing, and several law enforcement and public health entities also supported it. In contrast, the ADLRO hearing officer testified with serious concerns about due process, warning that eliminating or delaying the review process could create constitutional problems, disproportionately burden people without attorneys, and jeopardize thousands of cases. Finally, SB 1285 proposed a tiered revocation system for DUI arrests; ADLRO strongly opposed it on due process grounds, while DOT supported it as a safety measure and the Hawaii Public Health Institute commented that evidence is lacking for standalone mandatory revocation and suggested stronger impaired-driving standards instead. The committee had not yet taken final action in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• balance from FY 26-27 rolls over to the next biennium, meaning any new spending in this upcoming legislative
• </c><00:04:29.759><c> of</c> spending in this upcoming legislative of spending in this upcoming legislative
• But as you can see, spending decisions made this legislative session will have impacts on the planning
• session of $700 million and legislative session of $700 million and those<00:25:49.640><c> savings</
• That represents the end of the significant one-time spending that was enacted in the 2023 legislative

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Minnesota Management and Budget presented the February 2025 budget and economic forecast, with Commissioner Aon Campbell, State Economist Anthony Becker, and Budget Director Anam Mingi outlining updated revenue, spending, and long-term balance projections. The state’s FY 2026-27 general fund outlook remains positive but weaker than in November, with an ending balance of $456 million, down $160 million from the prior forecast. Looking ahead, the planning years FY 2028-29 show a projected deficit of just under $6 billion, driven largely by spending growth outpacing revenues. Officials emphasized that discretionary inflation is a major factor in the forecast, but also noted that those amounts are not automatically appropriated and would require legislative action. Becker said the national outlook has changed since November, with higher expected inflation, higher interest rates for longer, and slower growth in later years. He highlighted uncertainty around tariffs, trade policy, immigration policy, federal spending, and possible changes to tax and debt-ceiling policy, all of which could affect Minnesota’s economy and revenues. Minnesota’s labor market remains tight, with low unemployment and rising wages, and the revenue forecast was revised upward overall for FY 2026-27, including higher income and sales tax receipts, though corporate tax revenue was slightly lower than previously projected. Mingi said projected general fund spending is up $79 million in FY 2026-27 and $960 million in FY 2028-29 compared with November. The largest increases are in education and health and human services, especially due to inflation, higher pupil counts, special education costs, long-term care, and higher Medical Assistance spending. She noted that higher utilization of weight-loss drugs also raises Medicaid costs, and that a smaller assumed bonding bill helps offset some debt service costs. The commissioner and staff repeatedly warned that federal policy changes, especially possible Medicaid reductions, pose a major risk; they said Minnesota could face billions in lost federal funding, including a potential $2.4 billion hit if the enhanced Medicaid match for adults without children were eliminated. No votes or legislative actions were taken in the presentation.

Transcript Highlights:

• And I would point out that you and I and the senators are the ones who make and move legislation.
• And I would point out that you and I and the senators are the ones who make and move legislation.
• And I would point out that you and I and the senators are the ones who make and move legislation.
• And I would point out that you and I and the senators are the ones who make and move legislation.
• I have talked to the legislative auditor.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Now, during the last legislative session, Lonnie from the state VA had a successful legislative endeavor
• We as legislators need to give them something more downstream.
• Legislative Council, I believe, June or July, perhaps.
• I want to express my appreciation for our legislative council team.
• A timeline was provided of legislative efforts.

Committee: Joint Human Services

Keywords: 908, all

Summary: The Human Services Committee met in interim session and first approved the previous meeting minutes before receiving a series of presentations on homelessness and housing stability. Jennifer Henderson of the North Dakota Housing Finance Agency updated members on the new Interagency Council on Homelessness, describing its executive-order mandate to review resources, gather input from stakeholders, identify gaps, and develop recommendations. She said the council’s first work is building a statewide program matrix of existing homeless services and funding sources, with attention to youth, tribal communities, and other vulnerable populations. Members raised concerns about youth homelessness, homeless veterans, and how the council will stay focused on a practical framework rather than getting lost in details. The committee also discussed possible connections to the rural health transformation grant and agreed to continue the topic later in the spring. Beth Olson of Presentation Partners in Housing described the organization’s housing-first model in Cass County and Clay County, including homeless prevention/diversion, housing navigation, and Cooper House, a 42-unit permanent supportive housing building in Fargo. She said the organization focuses on people with long-term and chronic homelessness, many with mental health, addiction, health, domestic violence, and Indigenous identity-related barriers, and reported strong outcomes: 85 of 86 people housed in 2025, 91% still housed after one year, and major reductions in emergency room use, ambulance rides, jail stays, detox days, and shelter use. She also explained that state funding has grown from a small share of the budget to about $1.1 million in state-connected funding for fiscal 2026, largely through contracts tied to supportive services. Members asked about vouchers, rent contributions at Cooper House, length of stay, and whether similar projects could be expanded elsewhere. Andrea Olson of the Community Action Partnership of North Dakota outlined statewide homeless and housing-related services delivered through six community action agencies in all 53 counties. She explained the Community Services Block Grant structure, said housing was identified as the top need in the most recent statewide needs assessment, and described programs including Supportive Services for Veteran Families, North Dakota Homeless Grant services, and Home ARP supportive services. She emphasized that the end of North Dakota Rent Help has increased pressure on the system, that the current $2 million annual homeless grant is far smaller than prior rent-help assistance, and that community action is using case management and financial assistance to move households toward self-sufficiency. Members asked about funding formulas, rural service delivery, and coordination with Presentation Partners to avoid duplication. YouthWorks then began a presentation on youth homelessness, describing services for ages 12 to 24, the special needs of youth and former foster youth, and the organization’s use of federal and state funds to support transitional housing, emergency shelter, maternity housing, and diversion services.

Transcript Highlights:

• My name is Eric Schroeder, Legislative Budget Board. With me is Lyle Blanco.
• Thank you, my name is Amit Patel, Legislative Budget Board.
• The agency plans to roll out these two regions in the 90th legislative session.
• the complying with the legislation you reference on page six.
• So going into to the next legislative session.

Bills: SB1 , SB 1

Committee: Senate Finance

Keywords: appropriations, budget, state funding, education, healthcare, infrastructure, campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, 1185, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• My employment status currently at the Capitol is as a legislative aide to Representative Amato.
• </c><00:54:57.280><c> aid</c> at the capital is as a legislative aid at the capital is as a legislative
• Thank you. and to enact this legislation to protect and to enact this legislation to protect our<00:55
• </c><00:56:55.119><c> to</c><00:56:55.359><c> be</c> comprehensive legislations to be comprehensive legislations
• Thank you, Chair, for introducing this legislation. I think it's so important right now.

Committee: House Education

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The committees heard testimony on HB 1872, which would create an early learning apprenticeship grant program to help early childhood providers participate in approved apprenticeship programs, require annual reporting, and appropriate funds. Testifiers in support included the University of Hawaiʻi, the Executive Office on Early Learning, the City and County of Honolulu, Commit to Keiki, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, the Commission on the Status of Women, Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network Speaks, Parents for Public Schools of Hawaiʻi, and Kīʻoka Family Learning Centers. Supporters said the bill would reduce financial barriers, strengthen recruitment and retention, improve compensation and career pathways, and help address child care shortages and workforce instability. The committee then voted to pass HB 1872 with amendments, including an HD1 and a defective date to allow further discussion. The committee next took up HB 2489, which would appropriate funds for the University of Hawaiʻi to establish a bachelor’s degree program in American Sign Language interpretation, with a longer-term plan for a master’s program. Testimony in support came from the Disability Communication Access Board and the University of Hawaiʻi, and members also heard detailed support from DECAP and other advocates describing a statewide shortage of ASL interpreters, long waiting lists for ASL courses, and the need for locally trained interpreters who understand Hawaiʻi’s cultural and community needs. Witnesses said the shortage affects schools, courts, hospitals, emergency services, and other settings, and that the program could be expanded through articulation with other campuses. The committee voted to pass HB 2489 with amendments, again using an HD1 and defective date. After those two measures, the committee moved to HB 441 on campus safety, which would require students, including transfer students, to complete training on federal laws and university policies regarding sexual misconduct before initial registration and would change how often training is provided to students and employees. The University of Hawaiʻi stood on its written testimony, while supporters including IMUA Alliance and other testifiers urged passage, citing survivor experiences, national best practices, and the need for prevention before harm occurs. No vote on HB 441 was reached in the portion provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Chairman Hunter for carrying this important legislation. Very good, thank you.
• Association of Texas's legislative committee and incorporated their feedback.
• To that point, without getting into any other specific legislation...
• Well, I think you have local control, but you also have a legislation that is good legislation that,
• Thank you. to give you, as legislators, more tools to make property tax policy.

Bills: HB19 , HB30 , HB851 , HB1663 , HB1681 , HB1769 , HB1937 , HB1979 , HB2428 , HB2433 , HB2825 , HB3159 , HB3424 , HB3486 , HB3487 , HB3504 , HB3605 , HB3879 , HB3994 , HB4382 , HB4752 , HB5444 , HB5446 , HB5447 , HB3199 , HB4847 , HB19

Committee: House Ways & Means

Keywords: local government debt, property tax, ad valorem tax, bond election, certificate of obligation, anticipation note, school district tax rate, voter-approval rate, debt service cap, municipal finance, county bonds, flood control district, hospital district, public works, tax transparency, property tax notice, November uniform election date, general obligation bonds, local debt reform, taxpayer notice

Transcript Highlights:

• But is the basis of this legislation strong? Is it constitutional? Is it fair?
• But is the basis of<01:16:13.440><c> this</c><01:16:13.920><c> legislation</c> of this legislation of
• this legislation uh<01:16:16.040><c> strong?
• However, it should be noted that the 1998 legislation was made permanent in 2016.
• Uh and lastly, uh it was uh legislation.

Committee: Senate Taxes

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> has reversed or repealed the legislation has reversed or repealed the legislation that<00:04:53.120
• The legislation will remove the current restrictions on oral medications and injections, as outlined
• The legislation will remove the current restrictions on oral medications and injections, as outlined
• This legislation only expands our ability to provide non-invasive treatments, not surgeries involving
• :54.880><c> ability</c><00:12:55.200><c> to</c> legislation only expands our ability to legislation only

Committee: House Health Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• what I think we do every day, well, two days a week in this committee, is we're trying to pass legislation
• Without legislative flexibility, we may be forced to return to a post-Labor Day start despite having
• Without legislative flexibility, we may be forced to return to a post-Labor Day start despite having
• Without legislative flexibility, we may be forced to return to a post-Labor Day start despite having
• Thank you for your time and for considering this important legislation. Thank you.

Committee: Senate Education Policy

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This legislation is about fairness and equalization.
• </c><00:12:59.600><c> legislation</c><00:13:00.199><c> is</c><00:13:00.360><c> about</c> this legislation
• legislation is about this legislation legislation is about fairness<00:13:01.120><c> and</c><00:13:01.720
• This storm shelter legislation actually added for me a building project.
• </c><00:35:05.440><c> actually</c> this storm shelter legislation actually this storm shelter legislation

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• they don't understand here in the legisl they don't understand here in the legisl they don't understand
• because we just support this legislation because we just support this legislation because we just had
• I think it's just a lot of legislation I think it's just a lot of legislation I think it's just a lot
• mentioned in support of the legislation mentioned in support of the legislation have to do with it I
• here they have to go back to legislation here they have to go back to legislation here they have to

Keywords: 1136, house, all