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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- update with MnDOT and some of the local communities and partners that provide to help build our road systems
- So if you go into the transit expansion system, we've developed a scenario for bus routes for BRT—37
- So if you go into the transit expansion system, we've developed a scenario for bus routes for BRT—37
- I absolutely feel we need to make investments in our transportation system across the state.
- I absolutely feel we need to make investments in our transportation system across the state.
Bills:
HF4807
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Human Services Committee Apr 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The current system is inequitable.
- I'm a former parent involved in the dependency system.
- My daughter was in the system.
- This bill would move the mandated reporting system in the right direction.
- This bill is about child safety, equity, and modernizing our response system.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Human Services heard a long agenda of bills focused largely on child welfare, foster care, child care, CalWORKs, mandated reporting, and public benefits. Early items included AB 890, which would ease county transfer rules for nonminor dependents in extended foster care; AB 461, which would replace punitive truancy-related penalties with supportive services for families; and AB 753, which would create an interim associate teacher pathway to help address the child care workforce shortage. Testimony on these bills emphasized barriers faced by foster youth, low-income families, and child care providers, and members expressed support for the general policy direction.
The committee also heard AB 926 on foster care visitation, AB 563 on early childhood planning and reporting, AB 601 on standardized mandated reporter training, AB 1074 on CalWORKs reunification aid, AB 822 extending the Commission on the State of Hate, AB 970 creating a Los Angeles County mandated reporter pilot, AB 1161 protecting public benefits during disasters, AB 1172 allowing trained staff to administer emergency seizure medication in community care settings, and AB 363 expanding CalWORKs student supports and work-study. Witnesses generally supported these measures as ways to reduce trauma, improve reunification, modernize reporting and training, and expand access to services. County welfare and child welfare groups, advocacy organizations, and providers largely testified in support, while some bills drew concerns from county representatives about implementation or needed amendments.
Several bills were voted out of committee, often unanimously and sometimes as amended, including AB 926, AB 563, AB 601, AB 1074, AB 822, AB 970, AB 1161, and AB 1172; AB 1172 was reported on call. The committee also took up consent items and later voted on subcommittee-held bills AB 461, AB 753, and AB 890, leaving them on call. At the end of the hearing, the committee heard AB 1211, which would protect CalFresh benefits from federal cuts and require a feasibility study on increasing benefits and eligibility; testimony stressed rising food insecurity and the economic importance of food assistance, but the transcript ends before a final vote on that bill.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So criticality in U.S. nuclear—I'll try not to be jargony—but what that means is that the system has
- And so for a system like these, these are small nuclear systems.
- We also don't have the fuel to power these new systems.
- These are different systems with different standoff zones than the really large reactors.
- I'm hearing two to four years for those systems.
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from January 14 and January 28. It then considered RS 3-2904, a bill from the DOGE Committee to remove 19 obsolete code sections, including provisions related to hazardous waste facility siting and the Big Payette Lake Water Quality Act. The sponsor urged the committee to print the bill so members could review possible unintended consequences, including whether the changes would shift responsibilities or reduce public testimony. After a question about Department of Environmental Quality involvement, the committee voted to introduce RS 3-2904.
The remainder of the meeting was a presentation by Dr. John Wagner, director of Idaho National Laboratory, on energy dominance and security through research, development, and demonstration. He described INL’s role in nuclear energy, critical infrastructure security, and critical minerals, and said the current federal administration has accelerated nuclear policy through executive orders aimed at expanding reactor deployment, reforming NRC processes, and supporting advanced reactor testing. He highlighted INL’s work with private companies on small modular reactors, microreactors, fuel fabrication, and used nuclear fuel research, including projects tied to AI/data center power demand and Department of War applications.
Members asked about used fuel storage, Idaho’s potential role in nuclear recycling and reactor development, transmission and water constraints, public acceptance, and the timeline for deployment. Wagner said Idaho’s advantage lies in its expertise, existing infrastructure, and a regulatory environment that provides certainty, while noting that transmission, water use, and workforce remain key issues. He also said the legislature can help by signaling receptiveness, clarifying policy, and supporting infrastructure and workforce development. The committee took no further action after the presentation and adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- storage system meets the definition of repowered.
- storage system meets the definition of repowered.
- Those systems would be treated differently than a system that just closed up shop and moved their equipment
- And then we have not forgotten about the central ESS systems.
- We have a very complex system.
Summary:
House Finance heard briefings on several tax and housing-related bills, including HB 1717 on a local sales and use tax remittance program for affordable housing, HB 1859 on expanding density bonuses for housing on religious organization property, HB 1960 on a renewable energy excise tax, HB 2133 on making a senior citizen center property tax exemption permanent, HB 2135 on extending a disabled veterans housing sales tax preference, HB 2140 on tax treatment for land transferred to government entities, HB 2442 on a broad package of local tax and levy changes, and HB 2559 on a local option short-term rental tax for affordable housing. Staff also described multiple proposed substitutes and amendments, many of them technical or aimed at shifting administrative duties, changing tax credits, or requiring voter approval.
In executive session, the committee adopted a substitute for HB 1717 and reported it out unanimously with a due pass recommendation. HB 1859 was also reported out with a due pass recommendation after members discussed added flexibility for affordable housing on faith-owned land. For HB 1960, the committee adopted amendments clarifying tax administration and JLARC review, rejected an amendment that would have adjusted property tax levies to offset shifts, and then advanced the bill on an 11-4 vote. HB 2133 and HB 2135 both received technical amendments and were reported out unanimously, with members emphasizing the value of permanent or extended tax preferences for senior centers and disabled veterans.
The committee then advanced HB 2140, which narrows tax consequences when land is transferred to a governmental entity and is used for current-use purposes, with members describing it as a fix for unintended burdens on landowners and farmers. HB 2442, a large local government finance package, drew the most debate; amendments to make new taxes credits against state taxes and to require voter approval were rejected, and the bill passed 9-6. HB 2559, which would allow a local option excise tax on short-term rentals to fund affordable housing, also saw rejected amendments on state tax credits, local control, and voter approval before passing 9-6. Throughout, supporters framed the bills as tools for local governments and affordable housing, while opponents argued they would increase taxes and should require direct voter approval or state offsets.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House energy panel considers bill to boost green ammonia industry 3/27/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- we're going to help to fund the development of the software, Minnesota companies who utilize the system
- to have a lower upfront cost of using the system.
- to have a lower upfront cost of using the system.
- And then if I'm of using the system?
- So, our our system is entire region.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- in Idaho and their role in that system.
- We started in 1923 as states began creating their own work comp systems, but recognized the need for
- So I just developed a few slides to provide an overview of the Idaho work comp system.
- So I just developed a few slides to provide an overview of the Idaho work comp system.
- , premium algorithms, and the experience rating system, and we do appreciate their support.
Summary:
The Senate Commerce committee approved the January 22, 2026 minutes and then heard three gubernatorial appointments. Erica Malman of Boise was introduced for the Idaho Personnel Commission; she described her background as a natural resources attorney and law firm managing partner, and senators asked about the challenges and rewards of commission service and her legal practice. Brett Thomas of Twin Falls was reappointed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and Dr. Karen Cabell of Post Falls was appointed to the same board; both briefly outlined their professional backgrounds and service, and the committee indicated it would likely vote on the appointments the following Tuesday.
The committee then considered two DOPL rules dockets. Docket 24-3201-2101 for the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors moved licensing fees into rule, formalized a 60% fee reduction, and removed intern-related fees; it received no public comments and was approved. Docket 24-3950-2101 for the Public Works Contractors Board finalized temporary fee reductions of 16% to 20% and added “not to exceed” language to allow future reductions; it also drew no public comments and was approved effective sine die.
Senate Bill 1221 was presented by Paul Arrington of the Idaho Water Users Association and supported by a water master from Water District 65. The bill would change Percy retirement language from “irrigation district” to “irrigation or drainage entity” so seasonal retirees can work up to eight months for certain water entities without triggering penalties, matching how the provision is already applied. The committee heard no opposition and voted to send the bill to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation.
The final presentation was an informational briefing from NCCI on Idaho workers’ compensation. Todd Johnson explained NCCI’s role as the state’s rating bureau, described declining claim frequency and generally favorable combined ratios, and noted recent rate decreases, including a 2.5% overall decrease effective January 1, 2026, plus reductions in assigned-risk surcharges. Senators asked about high-risk employers, NCCI’s rating process, and whether it handles claims decisions; Johnson said NCCI sets class-code rate recommendations and does not decide compensability or claims adjustment. The committee adjourned after the presentation.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- With that, I will turn my time over to Todd Johnson, who's here with us today to talk about the system
- in Idaho and their role in that system.
- We started in 1923 as states began creating their own work comp systems, but recognized the need for
- So I just developed a few slides to provide an overview of the Idaho work comp system.
- , premium algorithms, and the experience rating system.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 24th, 2025
Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- This proposal cracks that three-tier system by allowing them to have an... tier system by allowing them
- So, we want to be really protective of our three-tier system.
- or anything like that. the three-tier system or anything like that.
- But you know, there is no greater guardian of the free tier system than the ABC itself.
- If they failed to correct the three-tier system, they would definitely be opposed to it.
Committees:
House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
alcoholic beverages, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, special event license, special events retail license, nonprofit special events retail license, special retail license, event storage license, government venue license, alcohol storage, alcohol transfer, beer, wine, liquor, on-premises consumption, public venue, government-owned property, municipal property, county property, state property
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- will require ignition interlock companies to provide proof of installation of ignition interlock systems
- ignition interlock devices or notifications to prosecuting authorities when an ignition interlock system
- ignition interlock devices or notifications to prosecuting authorities when an ignition interlock system
- It should make... it should add accountability to the system. Thank you, Senator. Sir Lennie.
- So I don't have any statistics that relate directly back to the ignition interlock system.
Summary:
The committee began with a brief introduction of Hazel Stevens, a new page from Kuna High School who said she is interested in government and hopes to attend NNU and become a lawyer. Senators asked a few light questions, then moved to legislation. The first bill, Senate Bill 1311, would require ignition interlock companies to notify the Idaho Transportation Department when an interlock is installed so the court-ordered one-year interlock period begins with proof of installation, and to notify prosecutors when a device prevents a vehicle from starting. Senator Foreman and AAA Idaho’s Matthew Condi testified in support, saying the bill would close loopholes, improve accountability, and help ensure DUI offenders actually comply with restrictions. Some senators raised concerns about surveillance, false positives, and whether the bill could create reports for low-level alcohol readings, but supporters argued prosecutors would retain discretion and the data already exists. The committee voted 5-4 to send SB 1311 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee then received a court presentation from the Idaho Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of the Courts. Imelda Lopez described court assistance officers, who help self-represented litigants with forms, procedures, and referrals but cannot give legal advice; she highlighted statewide services, online forms, fee waivers, and local partnerships. Chris Paulson followed with an overview of family court services, including parenting plans, the Focus on Children course, mediation, and financial assistance for court-ordered services in family law cases. Israel Enriquez then described treatment courts, especially mental health and veterans courts, emphasizing strict supervision, treatment, accountability, and lower recidivism compared with traditional supervision. Senators thanked the presenters, and one noted the importance of treatment courts amid budget concerns.
After the presentations, the committee took up two court-related cleanup bills from Senator Lakey. Senate Bill 1308 removes an outdated statutory reference to Idaho Rule of Civil Procedure 16(j) in the mediation confidentiality statute, and Senate Bill 1309 codifies the priority of payments for juvenile case funds, placing restitution to victims first. Both bills drew little discussion, were moved by committee members, and passed unanimously to the floor with do-pass recommendations. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Budget and Fiscal Review
Transcript Highlights:
- , because there's something wrong in the system, and this is not fixing it.
- Something wrong in the system, and this is not fixing it.
- And basically what I want to say, first of all, is that I use the BART system.
- I use the BART system. I use public transportation in the Bay Area.
- It is tied to our state system for interest. What is it, the pooled money account?
Committee:
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- The growth of data centers will put tremendous strain on the electric power system.
- Energy system growth must not place additional strain on household affordability.
- Happy to answer any questions that you have. ...load dynamics and system constraints.
- As has been discussed in this body, Washington has a constrained power system.
- As has been discussed in this body, Washington has a constrained power system.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
energy facilities, large energy consumers, regulation, environment, sustainability, retail bags, pollution, customer impact, consumer-owned utilities, clean energy, port districts, market customers, energy transformation, renewable energy, public entities, electric generation, contracting, SB 6010, Washington energy siting, EFSEC
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 1/16/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- c> the</c> University of Minnesota system and the University of Minnesota system and the Minnesota<00
- </c> uh also the university is a state system uh also the university is a state system it<01:18:27.800
- </c><01:24:07.600><c> the</c> colleges and universities system the colleges and universities system the
- </c><01:24:13.159><c> in</c> post public postsecondary systems in post public postsecondary systems in
- And I really do appreciate having the other systems in the room, though, all three systems in the room
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee Aug 5th, 2026
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- But first, I would like to go over an important term called total system benefit, or TSP.
- The total system benefit number includes any total system benefits achieved by the regional energy networks
- Okay, we've touched a little bit on total system benefits.
- Okay, we've touched a little bit on total system benefits.
- First, energy efficiency programs provide cost-effective bill and system savings.
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 3, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- THESE FACILITIES ACTIVELY IMPLEMENT NEW EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES WITHIN THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SUCH AS
- TO DELIVER A WORLD CLASS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WOULD ALSO NEED TO HAVE WORLD CLASS TALENT AND RESEARCH
- OUR LANE CLOSURE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM IS ANOTHER GREAT EXAMPLE OF OUR IMPLEMENTING EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
- WE FOR MANY YEARS HAVE BEEN EVALUATING DIFFERENT TYPES OF SYSTEMS.
- BECAUSE IF YOU DON'T GET THE DEFINITION OF DATA THAT YOU NEED THEN THOSE SYSTEMS DON'T MOAN HOW SMART
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (04/13/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> safety dangers that using these systems safety dangers that using these systems could<02:05:50.880
- </c> wattage of the system. wattage of the system.
- </c> systems saying we need to prohibit this. systems saying we need to prohibit this.
- </c><04:16:38.560><c> or</c> the distribution system as a whole or the distribution system as a whole
- :13.680><c> was</c><04:18:13.920><c> used</c> that the word system was used that the word system was
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, the Coroner's Association, we're open to working for a better system, but think that the system
- All I want is some level of fairness in this system.
- , and the system is obviously broken or we wouldn't be here.
- They thrive in a system that is unfair and the opposite of transparent.
- system that is 30 times... for our veterans and those that have served this country to have a system
Committee:
House Health and Welfare
Summary:
The committee first adopted the minutes from several prior 2025 meetings, then took up HB 574 by Rep. Spell, which updates the names of two organizations on the Mental Health Advocacy Service Board of Trustees. Rep. Spell explained it as a technical cleanup bill to correct the names of the Louisiana Mental Health Association and the Louisiana State Medical Society so the board’s membership records match current organization names. With no objections, HB 574 was reported favorably.
The committee then heard HB 486, also by Rep. Spell, to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PsyPact) and allow Louisiana psychologists to provide telepsychology and temporary in-person services across state lines. Rep. Spell and PsyPact representatives said the compact would expand access to mental health care, especially in rural areas, while maintaining standards and disciplinary oversight. The committee adopted amendments on fees and the effective date, and HB 486 was reported favorably with amendments.
HB 198 by Rep. Eccles proposed a Medicaid reimbursement methodology for ambulatory surgical centers, using a Medicare-based rate to improve access for Medicaid patients needing specialty procedures. Amendments were adopted to add ophthalmology-related services and to cap reimbursement at the lesser of the outpatient hospital rate or 100% of the Medicaid rate, along with a technical amendment to address the fiscal note. Supporters from GI and ASC groups said the bill would improve access and lower long-term costs, and the bill was reported favorably with amendments.
The committee spent the most time on HB 182 by Rep. Travis Johnson, which would require hospitals to ensure access to sexual assault forensic exams and related training. Johnson, law enforcement witnesses, and the Attorney General’s office emphasized the need for timely evidence collection, especially in rural areas, and said the current system leaves victims traveling long distances or losing evidence. Hospital and coroner witnesses supported the goal but opposed the bill as written, arguing it could impose duties on hospitals without enough trained personnel, funding, or a workable statewide training and coordination system; they urged a statewide coordinator, mobile SANE units, and clearer implementation. The bill was not finally disposed of in the portion of the meeting provided, and members discussed continuing to work on amendments and timing before floor consideration.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:35 pm
House Consumer & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- as outdoor alarm systems.
- These systems would be permitted like any other alarm system rather than each locality choosing from
- as outdoor alarm systems.
- These systems would be permitted like any other alarm system, rather than each locality choosing from
- Oh, yeah, when you put it in the system, yes, for sure.
Committee:
House House Consumer & Public Affairs
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- We are now moving to S.313, an act relating to transforming Vermont's career technical education system
- If we're going to maintain statewide CTE system rules, they should not sit untouched indefinitely.
- And we agreed on the Senate system...
- So those are still part of the whole education system that are being worked out.
- make sure it was aligned with the statewide system.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- has been more than accommodating to the people on the back side of these issues. ...legal system has
- seeking to be added to the system.
- But House Bill, Oh, one of the largest in the world, so it's very unique system.
- But as Roy Mink mentioned, Cascade and Stanley are both looking at expanding their systems.
- So is your system also re-injecting the water back into the aquifer, or is it consumptive?” Ms.
Summary:
The House Resources and Conservation Committee approved the February 13 minutes and rearranged the agenda to hear HJM 13, HB 737, HJM 14, and HB 676. HJM 13, a memorial urging implementation of the Sackett Supreme Court ruling on federal wetlands regulation, drew extensive testimony from Mike and Chantelle Sackett, who described their 20-year fight with EPA and the Army Corps over a home site they said was wrongly treated as wetlands. Supporters, including attorneys and water-user representatives, said the ruling is not being followed consistently and that clearer enforcement is needed. The committee voted to send HJM 13 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
HB 737 would merge the Office of Species Conservation and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources. Representative Boyle said the offices have similar permitting-related missions and could work more efficiently together. An Idaho Conservation League witness opposed the bill, arguing the offices have distinct roles and that merging them could create conflicts of interest and weaken species conservation funding. Several committee members spoke in support, saying the merger could improve coordination and help landowners and industry navigate federal permitting. The committee passed HB 737 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
HJM 14, sponsored by Representative Fuhriman, urges federal cooperation on research, planning, and feasibility for expanding reservoir storage in East Idaho. It drew little opposition and was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. HB 676, sponsored by Representative Petzke, would allow certain municipal geothermal heating systems to use the reasonably anticipated future needs process if the system is non-consumptive and reinjects water. Supporters from the City of Boise, water-user groups, geothermal experts, and conservation advocates said the bill would streamline expansion of geothermal heating and support renewable energy development. One water attorney urged tabling the bill for further discussion among aquifer users, but the committee ultimately voted to send HB 676 to the floor with a due pass recommendation before adjourning.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:45 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I got to learn a whole lot about voting and the systems.
- So our voting system needs to be more trustworthy.
- Then we go too far out on the bleeding edge and undermine the voting system.
- This is an amazingly complicated financial system.
- As it stands, DRS was contending they needed to pay into both the federal system and the state system
Summary:
The Senate considered and passed several bills, many of them after moving substitutes and suspending the rules to advance them directly to final passage. Second Substitute Senate Bill 6035, dealing with access to voting services for military, overseas, Native American, and disabled voters, was described as a civic engagement measure that would require county auditors and the Secretary of State to work with federally recognized tribes and explore a secure voting portal. Supporters emphasized outreach, access, and helping overseas and disabled voters; opponents raised concerns about online voting security, paper ballot integrity, and emerging technologies. The bill passed 38-19.
Substitute Senate Bill 6034, which statutorily establishes the Governor’s Office on Indian Affairs, passed unanimously 49-0 after supporters said it would formally anchor an office that has existed for decades and better reflect the state’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6247, on school district financial management and training, also passed 49-0 after an amendment was adopted to delay implementation and clarify funding for training. Supporters said the bill would help school boards, superintendents, and ESDs identify districts sliding toward financial distress and improve fiscal oversight.
The Senate also passed Senate Bill 5922, giving school districts more flexibility to transfer unused school bus depreciation funds when declining enrollment means replacement buses may not be needed, and Senate Bill 6278, requiring ongoing review of teacher and principal preparation programs so training better matches classroom needs; both passed with broad support. Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6246, concerning emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act, drew the most extended debate and passed 27-22 after a striking amendment was adopted and a proposed reporting amendment was rejected. Supporters said it creates a framework for future emissions allowance reductions while protecting jobs and competitiveness; opponents warned it would drive mills and other industrial employers out of Washington. The Senate also passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5906, the SAFE Act limiting ICE access to non-public areas of schools, colleges, health care facilities, daycares, and similar sites without a warrant, after adopting amendments related to model policies and union notification; supporters framed it as a safety and due process measure, while opponents called it an attempt to obstruct federal law enforcement. Finally, Substitute Senate Bill 5905, addressing PERS membership for certain port workers in federal railroad retirement plans, passed 49-0 as a technical pension fix.