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TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
Transcript Highlights:
- Sorry, she is a professor at the University of Texas at the Moody College of Communication. Dr.
- I'm a professor at the University of Texas. Excellent. Welcome, and you may begin. Thank you.
- Of course, then I want to talk briefly about the types of infrastructure. and the service quality of
- And part of the story of broadband is really the story of two industries converging.
- There are a lot of metrics that we use in terms of evaluating service.
Committee:
House S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 23rd, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Journal of the Senate, State of Washington, 69th Legislature, Day 40, Friday, February Journal of the
- I move that the reading of the journal be dispensed with and the journal of the previous day's business
- First order of business: reports of standing committee. The Secretary will read.
- Eighth order: presentation of resolutions. Eighth order: presentation of resolutions.
- Rising on this side of the aisle is one of our folks from east of the Cascades, the only folk east of
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 10 Feb 17th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Dr. and or a nurse of the day, correction of previous day's journal, House and Senate bills and joint
- She's the current president of the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians.
- Franklin is a graduate of Shawnee High School, a third-generation graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University
- Health University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Dr.
- House Bill 3044 by West of the House and Stanley of the Senate, an act relating to taxes.
Summary:
The House convened, took the roll, heard an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then recognized Dr. Rachel Franklin as Doctor of the Day. Members also held a special presentation honoring the Christian Heritage Academy varsity cheer team for winning national titles in two divisions and grand champion honors.
On the floor, House Bill 3044 was presented by Leader West. The bill renews the tax checkoff allowing taxpayers to donate part of their refund to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs equipment and capital improvement program. The House advanced the bill from general order and passed it 95-0. House Resolution 1032, designating February 17, 2026, as Oklahoma Aggregates Day at the Capitol, was also presented and adopted without objection.
The remainder of the session consisted largely of announcements and introductions, including recognition of visitors from the aggregates industry, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission Leadership Class, ALS advocates, and several constituent and guest groups. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings, and the House adjourned until Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Some of us have worked together in this committee for a while, and some of us haven't.
- part of the state.
- first part of the session.
- When I graduate, I am planning on attending the University of Idaho for a degree in agricultural biotechnology
- When I graduate, I am planning on attending the University of Idaho for a degree in agricultural biotechnology
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The House Education Committee held an introductory organizational meeting focused on getting acquainted for the new session. Members briefly introduced themselves, described their districts and backgrounds in education, agriculture, public service, and related fields, and expressed general support for public education and the committee’s work. The new page, Ethan Cowell, also introduced himself and described his background in agriculture and plans to study agricultural biotechnology at the University of Idaho.
The committee handled a few housekeeping items, including selecting members to approve the minutes and asking proofreaders to meet with the chair and secretary after the meeting. The chair also reminded members to turn off microphones during recesses because the audio is captured by AI. Members were asked to schedule individual 15-minute meetings with the chair and secretary to discuss their goals and priorities for the committee.
No bills were heard and no substantive policy votes were taken. Near the end, the chair noted that Representative E. Hart was absent because she was in Washington, D.C., related to a Supreme Court case involving men’s and women’s sports, and said the committee expected to hear the outcome later in the year. The meeting then adjourned.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- of these issues.
- Of course, Arkansas is different.
- the last 30 days of duck season.
- So you know, in western Oklahoma, we have a lot of peanut farmers. We have a lot of Is there a PCS?
- of it viable in this piece of legislation.
Committee:
House Wildlife
Keywords:
wildlife conservation, hunting regulations, mountain lions, black bears, archery season, senior citizens, licensing fees, waterfowl, nonresidents, public lands, farmed cervidae, chronic wasting disease, genetic resistance, wildlife management, agriculture, wildlife tagging, Cervidae family, feral swine, exotic wildlife, conservation
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Public Body Procurement Workgroup Jun 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Association of State Colleges and University presidents and we'll just purchasing professionals, and
- Charles Colliato, the Director of Regulatory Government Affairs with the Department of General Services
- One is our deputy director, Sandra Gill, and one is the new director of the Division of Purchase and
- Moving on to our next order of business is our approval of meeting minutes from 2024's last meeting.
- Proposed plan and the recap of the 2024 and 2025 work. So first, I recap of the 2024 work.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- The The committee will allow no more than 40 minutes of testimony in total.
- I have a change of all and about the time. It's going to go.
- It's just kind of decorating like one thing to require the house.
- It also requires the Regents of the University of California to adopt similar measures.
- Andy Leavenbaum from the County of Los Angeles in strong support and sponsor of the bill. Great.
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee met on July 16, 2025, with a quorum present and 51 bills on the agenda. The chair reviewed public testimony rules, noted Assemblymember Arambula was absent, and took up the consent calendar. Several bills were approved on consent in two motions: one group eligible for the Assembly floor consent calendar and another group approved do pass with amendments. The suspense calendar was then deemed approved, covering a long list of Senate bills that were not individually heard.
Two bills were presented before the committee. Senator Sívants presented SB 307, which would require CSU and UC to adopt protections for undocumented students affected by immigration enforcement, including preserving nonresident tuition exemption status, providing access to financial and academic support, and creating policies for grade withdrawals and re-enrollment. The California Faculty Association supported the bill, and an Assemblymember spoke in favor, citing the need to protect undocumented students; the bill was sent out on a roll call. Senator Allen presented SB 413, which would allow limited access to juvenile court records in certain civil and government claims cases to speed resolution and reduce costs, while maintaining privacy safeguards. The County of Los Angeles sponsored the bill, and it also moved out on a roll call, with Assemblymember Dixon not voting.
After those presentations, the committee opened the floor for public comment on bills not heard that day, but no additional testimony was offered. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - Part 1 - 04/02/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- we're answering 95% of of of um you we're answering 95% of of of um you know,<00:37:29.119><c> of</c
- you</c> responsible stewards of uh of of of you responsible stewards of uh of of of you know,<00:47:07.200
- </c><01:18:35.600><c> not</c> universities, majority of them are not universities, majority of them are
- Each year we have students from the University of Minnesota that come to learn at our institution.
- And we will be in the next two years by joining teams with the University of Minnesota as well as North
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House Select Committee on Homeland Security May 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- University of Louisiana did some research on their own volition.
- University of Louisiana did some research on their own volition.
- All of this is kind of funneled through the Office of Interoperability.
- And it's a dividend of a dividend of a dividend of a dividend of the state's... ...infrastructure.
- And it's a dividend of a dividend of a dividend of a dividend of the state's general fund.
Summary:
The committee first heard an update on the Northwest Louisiana earthquake cluster. Laura Sori of the Department of Conservation and Energy said the agency has inspected Class II injection wells within 12 miles of the earthquakes, found no permit violations, and is requiring monthly reporting of daily injection data. LSU and Tulane researchers explained that the swarm includes about 50 earthquakes detected by USGS since December 2025, including a 4.9 magnitude event on March 5, and that better monitoring is needed because Louisiana has very limited seismic station coverage. Dr. Cynthia Ebinger said her temporary array has detected more small quakes than USGS, that the pattern looks more like a swarm than normal aftershocks, and that the data suggest pressure changes in the subsurface, though no definitive cause was identified. Keith Hall of LSU described how other states responded to suspected induced seismicity with more monitoring, more frequent reporting, injection limits or moratoria, and “traffic light” systems that escalate regulatory responses as seismicity increases. Members asked about depths, fault locations, possible links to injection or fracking, and whether more monitoring and data-sharing should be pursued; several speakers said Louisiana likely needs a denser monitoring network and more structured data collection. A Texas geoscientist, William Berger, also testified that Texas uses large-scale data analysis and AI to study injection-related seismicity and argued for secure sharing of operator data to improve forecasting and risk management.
The committee then took testimony on UAV and drone incursions over Barksdale Air Force Base. GOSEP said the incident was logged in WebEOC and the common operating picture, but that Barksdale did not request direct GOSEP resources and that the matter was handled through law enforcement channels. Louisiana State Police and the FBI said they were limited in what they could disclose, but confirmed multiple drone sightings on the morning and evening of March 9 and continued monitoring for several days. State Police said they have created a task force with the Police Chiefs Association, Sheriffs Association, GOSEP, and LSP, and that officers are receiving FBI-related training to help detect and, where authorized, mitigate drones. Members discussed whether the activity was nefarious, what counts as an incursion, and the need for better public education about drone restrictions near military and critical infrastructure sites. No formal action was taken, but members said the issue will continue to be tracked alongside pending legislation.
Finally, the committee received a one-year update on the merger of GOSEP with the Louisiana National Guard and Military Department. Major General Thomas Freelieu and Brigadier General Jason Maffus said the merger has reduced GOSEP from seven divisions to three, shifted administrative functions to the Military Department, and produced about $10.5 million in first-year cost avoidance. They said the agency has modernized its common operating picture, returned staff to in-person work, and continued statewide preparedness exercises. Freelieu highlighted Guard missions including cyber expansion, the new Air National Guard cyber squadron at Jackson Barracks, modernization of the 159th Fighter Wing, and ongoing support for homeland security missions in New Orleans and Washington, D.C. Maffus said GOSEP’s core mission remains emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, and that the merger is intended to make state support to parishes faster and more efficient.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House Select Committee on Homeland Security May 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- University of Louisiana did some research on their own volition.
- University of Louisiana did some research on their own volition.
- All of this is kind of funneled through the Office of Interoperability.
- And it's a dividend of a dividend of a dividend of a dividend of the state's... body of water.
- And it's a dividend of a dividend of a dividend of a dividend of the state's Into SURF in good years.
Summary:
The committee met on May 26, 2026, and first approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. The main topic was the Northwest Louisiana earthquake cluster, with testimony from Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy staff, LSU and Tulane geoscientists, and later LSU law professor Keith Hall. Witnesses said the cause of the swarm has not been definitively identified, but induced seismicity from wastewater injection or hydraulic fracturing remains a concern. They described 50 earthquakes reported by the USGS in Red River, Bienville, DeSoto, and Natchitoches Parishes, including a magnitude 4.9 event on March 5, 2026, and explained that Louisiana’s sparse seismic network limits detection and depth/location estimates. C&E said it inspected Class II injection wells within 12 miles of the events, found no violations, now requires more frequent injection reporting, and is working with researchers and LSU on a possible state monitoring network and future policy changes.
Committee members asked about injection depths, fault locations, whether the activity could be natural, and whether Louisiana should adopt stronger monitoring or a traffic-light regulatory system like other states. The witnesses said more data is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn, but that denser monitoring can detect smaller quakes and help identify patterns. Professor Hall summarized responses in other states, including more frequent reporting, increased monitoring, injection reductions, moratoria, and traffic-light systems in Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. Members also discussed whether operators should share more seismic and geologic data, and several said the state should avoid jumping to conclusions while still improving oversight.
The committee then heard from William Berger, a Texas geoscientist, who described using AI and operator data to model wastewater injection and seismic risk, and said broader data sharing would improve forecasting and siting decisions. He and another witness emphasized that many earthquakes arise from clusters of wells rather than a single well, and that proprietary concerns limit voluntary disclosure. The committee also received a brief update from GOSEP and the Louisiana National Guard on the Barksdale Air Force Base drone incursions. GOSEP said it logged the incident in WebEOC and shared releasable information, while State Police and the FBI said they were limited in what they could disclose. Officers said a task force has been formed, some personnel have received federal drone-mitigation training, and House Bill 940 is intended to mirror the task force MOU.
Finally, Major General Thomas Friloux and Brigadier General Jason Maffus updated the committee on the merger of GOSEP into the Louisiana Military Department. They said the merger has reduced GOSEP from seven divisions to three, brought back employees to in-person work, modernized the state’s common operating picture, and produced about $10.5 million in first-year cost avoidance through staffing and contract changes. They also noted the planned transfer of the Louisiana Center for Safe Schools to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement, ongoing hurricane preparedness, and continued coordination with parish emergency managers. No votes were taken on the substantive topics, and the meeting ended with the committee moving through its agenda items and receiving informational testimony.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We host a whole universe of meetings for the public that we don't call public meetings.
- University of Texas, Cesar Kleyberg Wildlife Research Institute at Texas A&M Kingsville. working on CWD
- And, you know, Colorado Parks and Wildlife watches after that thing and when the University of Colorado
- That's a resource of the people of the state of Texas, owned by the people of the state of Texas constitutionally
- Having taught at Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine for 17 years with teaching fourth-year
Committee:
Senate Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Health Committee Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And we will be moving away from the ideals of universal health care coverage.
- We will be moving away from the ideals of universal health care coverage, which we embodied in health
- The 2025-26 state budget included cuts that reversed years of progress towards universal coverage.
- Good afternoon, Jen Chase, on behalf of the University of California.
- beyond capacity at the University of California.
Summary:
The Assembly Health Committee held an informational hearing on the impact of federal H.R. 1 and related state budget actions on California’s health care system. Opening remarks framed the federal changes as a major threat to Medi-Cal, Covered California, hospitals, clinics, and the broader safety net, with warnings that millions could lose coverage and that costs would shift to providers, counties, and consumers. Testimony from the California Health Care Foundation and the Legislative Analyst’s Office focused on implementation challenges, the administrative burden of work requirements and more frequent renewals, the loss of federal funding, and the need for California to consider long-term structural changes to Medi-Cal, county safety-net programs, and cost containment.
A Covered California enrollee, Chas Franklin, described sharply rising premiums for his family after losing subsidies, illustrating the personal impact of federal policy changes. Committee members raised concerns about whether premium increases were driven by H.R. 1 or insurer pricing, the cost of rebuilding county-based indigent care systems, and the need to account for the cost of inaction. Dr. Hernandez pointed to pre-ACA models such as Healthy San Francisco as examples of coordinated local safety-net care, while also emphasizing the importance of primary care, data interoperability, and the Office of Health Care Affordability in reducing waste and improving access.
Department of Health Care Services officials then outlined the state’s implementation plan for H.R. 1, including work requirements, six-month redeterminations, reduced retroactive coverage, cost-sharing, and immigration-related eligibility changes. They said the department would try to automate eligibility checks, expand outreach, and train counties and partners, but estimated up to 2 million Californians could lose coverage over time. Covered California reported that the expiration of enhanced federal premium tax credits and new federal marketplace rules are already raising costs and reducing enrollment, with an estimated 400,000 enrollees at risk of dropping coverage. County, hospital, and safety-net representatives warned that coverage losses will increase uncompensated care and strain local systems, while one coalition proposed a temporary state-funded coverage option as a bridge if full-scope Medi-Cal cannot be maintained. The hearing concluded with a policy analyst urging stakeholder engagement, immigrant protections, and new state revenue options to preserve coverage and offset federal cuts.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Mar 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- In order to facilitate the goal of the hearing, and as much of the public within the limits of our time
- Vanessa Kiel, on behalf of Parent University and the Parent University Consortium, we support.
- of Marin.
- of Merit.
- of education, teacher colleges, and universities.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee heard several education bills, with AB 887 by Assemblymember Berman proposing that every school district and charter school adopt a plan so all high schools offer at least one computer science course by 2029-30. Supporters, including a teacher and student, argued California is falling behind other states and that computer science is essential for student opportunity and workforce readiness. ACSA opposed the bill, citing the shortage of qualified computer science teachers and administrative burden. The bill passed the committee on a 6-0 vote and was sent to Appropriations.
The committee also heard AB 1390 by Assemblymember Solache, which would allow local and county school boards to raise trustee compensation above long-standing statutory minimums that have not changed in decades. Supporters said the current stipends are too low to make board service accessible to working families and younger community members. There was no opposition testimony, and the bill passed with five votes, with the roll left open for additional members.
AB 865 by Assemblymember Gonzalez would create a $5 million, three-year grant program for dual-language immersion instructional materials, split between high-demand languages and other languages. Supporters said districts often lack standards-aligned materials in languages beyond Spanish, forcing teachers to create their own. The bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations. AB 857 by Assemblymember Gibson, requiring annual cultural competency training for K-12 staff, also passed 5-1 after supporters linked it to the state reparations task force report and argued it would improve trust and student outcomes.
The committee additionally approved AB 677 by Assemblymember Bryan, which would make it easier for unhoused students to access school-based vision and dental screenings by allowing directory information to be used for that purpose with an opt-out process; it passed 8-0. AB 903 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, directing the Department of Education to develop best practices on education technology and digital equity, passed after amendments and with some opponents indicating they would remove opposition once the amendments were in print. Finally, AB 917 by Assemblymember Avila Farias, extending permanent-status protections to certain educators in small districts and county programs, drew significant opposition from small districts and regional occupational programs over flexibility and funding concerns; the bill still passed 5-2 with the roll held open for additional votes.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Tribal and State Relations Committee Jul 22nd, 2026 at 11:00 am
Tribal and State Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- University of Mary got some for that.
- get Native American enrollment in University of Mary and stuff like that for scholarships, especially
- But I think that they both got, I know that University of Mary got two and a half million for that.
- But South Dakota wanted us to become part of their South Dakota university system.
- And we said no, that we were not giving up our identity as tribal colleges to be part of the university
Committee:
Joint Tribal and State Relations Committee
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor May 30th, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Commerce and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- We brought these folks out to the University of Oregon to see what they were doing out there.
- We brought these folks out to the University of Oregon to see what they were doing out there.
- And it also allocates those resources to our university. like further define that scope of practice.
- Sheila Bray from the University of Batarino.
- Hi, Chair and members of the committee. Sheila Bray with the University of Vatterino.
Committee:
Assembly Commerce and Labor
Keywords:
health insurance, claims process, insurance regulation, admin penalties, healthcare access, cannabis, cannabis establishment, medical cannabis, adult-use cannabis, advertising regulations, packaging requirements, unlicensed cannabis activities, state prosecution, confidentiality, Cannabis Compliance Board, disciplinary proceedings, mental health, counseling, interstate practice, telehealth
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- times, they had 8 times the rate of the average Texan of, of facing tickets, and the cost of insurance
- a term of art.
- Combinations of data to come up with, you know, with a value of, um, of the vehicle and obviously taking
- A lot of them we have. And a lot of others today.
- of Texas.
Committee:
House Insurance
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- that have been studying this at UC Berkeley, University of Chicago, and you can name any other prestigious
- university, whether it's conservative or liberal, that have... ...of Chicago, and you can name any other
- I'm one of the representatives of the Islamic Community Center of Tempe.
- In 2009, Gassan Elashi, who was a member of the founding board of directors of the Texas branch of CAIR
- In 2009, Gassan Ilashi, who was a member of the founding board of directors of the Texas branch of care
Summary:
The committee convened with roll call, member and staff introductions, and a review of amendment deadlines and decorum rules. Members also suspended the committee rule on late-distributed amendments to allow consideration of a Kolodin amendment. The chair then moved to the agenda bills, beginning with HCM 2001, a memorial urging Congress and the President to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization and asking Arizona agencies to monitor related organizations. Testimony on HCM 2001 was sharply divided, with supporters arguing the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR are linked to terrorism and Sharia law, and opponents calling the memorial discriminatory, unsupported by evidence, and an attack on Muslim civil rights organizations and free speech. The committee voted 4-3 to pass HCM 2001 out of committee.
The committee then heard HCM 2002, which urges a federal review of CAIR for possible foreign terrorist organization designation and supports related congressional action. Testimony again split along similar lines: opponents, including CAIR representatives, a veteran, and community members, said the measure was scapegoating, lacked legal basis, and would stigmatize Muslim communities; supporters cited the Holy Land Foundation case, FBI concerns, and alleged ties between CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Hamas. After debate, the committee voted 4-3 to pass HCM 2002 out of committee. Following a brief recess, the committee took up HB 2009, which would prohibit committees primarily organized to influence constitutional amendments from accepting foreign national contributions and require disclosure of out-of-state funding. The sponsor said the bill was intended to improve transparency and keep constitutional initiatives focused on Arizona voters; members discussed whether the measure should apply to all ballot initiatives and how donor verification would work. HB 2009 was also approved 4-3.
The committee then began HCR 2001, a proposed constitutional amendment on election procedures, including citizenship requirements for voting, limits on foreign contributions to candidate and ballot measure campaigns, government-issued ID requirements, and changes to early voting and mail ballot rules. The committee adopted a late amendment after procedural discussion, and the sponsor described the resolution as a broad election-security reform modeled on Florida. Members raised concerns that the proposal could reduce access, increase lines, and create confusion for mail voters, while the sponsor argued it would improve security and voter confidence. The transcript cuts off during this bill’s discussion, before final action is shown.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- So we ask the sovereign of the universe this afternoon to help us this year to be committed to doing
- So we ask the sovereign<00:02:25.360><c> of</c><00:02:25.520><c> the</c><00:02:25.599><c> universe</c
- ><00:02:26.000><c> this</c><00:02:26.319><c> morning,</c> sovereign of the universe this morning, sovereign
- of the universe this morning, this<00:02:27.040><c> afternoon</c><00:02:27.440><c> rather</c><00:02:
- </c> of the people of the state of Maryland. of the people of the state of Maryland.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Consumer and Public Affairs Feb 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- of the costs.
- fee is one of the cost drivers of the cost of the exact same visit.
- So larceny of property of the value of stolen firearms is guilty of a third-degree felony when its value
- It consists of stealing anything of value.
- F of X. Sorry, I'm not thinking of math.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 306, which would prohibit facility fees on certain routine health care services, including preventive care, vaccinations, and telehealth, while preserving fees in inpatient, emergency, and some rural hospital settings. The sponsor and Health Care Authority said the bill is meant to reduce surprise billing, improve transparency, and lower costs for patients and premiums. The Hospital Association opposed the measure as a potential threat to hospital operations, while insurers, consumer advocates, and a private citizen supported it. Members asked about rural exemptions, which hospitals would be affected, uninsured patients, and whether premiums might fall. The committee approved HB 306 on a 5-0 vote.
The committee then considered House Bill 166, which would create statewide standards for battery-charged electric fences with alarm systems for commercial properties. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, provide uniform rules, and help businesses deter property crime. There was little opposition, and members focused mainly on signage requirements and the bill’s limited application to commercial, not residential, fencing. HB 166 was passed on a 4-0 vote.
Next, the committee took up a proposed tax credit for gun safes tied to safe storage of firearms. Supporters argued it would encourage compliance with safe-storage laws and help people afford secure storage, but members raised concerns about the size of the credit, possible administrative complications, and whether it should be handled in tax committee instead. The sponsor agreed to roll the bill and work with stakeholders rather than move it forward immediately.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 100, a committee substitute clarifying the definition of “dwelling” for burglary and aggravated burglary after a Supreme Court case involving a portal/porch area. Supporters, including law enforcement, business, and property-rights groups, said the bill would provide clarity and better reflect privacy expectations around enclosed spaces. The Public Defender and Criminal Defense Lawyers Association opposed it, arguing the law already distinguishes between trespass, attempted burglary, and burglary, and that the case was correctly handled under existing law. The committee passed SB 100 on a 6-0 vote.
Finally, the committee considered House Bill 196 and House Bill 197, both governor’s bills increasing penalties for firearm-related offenses. HB 196 would raise the penalty for receiving a stolen firearm from a fourth-degree to a third-degree felony, and HB 197 would do the same for larceny of a firearm. Opponents argued higher penalties would not deter crime and could increase incarceration, while supporters from state police and the Chamber of Commerce said the bills target stolen guns that fuel violent crime. HB 196 was tabled on a 3-2 vote after debate over deterrence and the narrow scope of the offense. HB 197 was then heard separately, with no opposition testimony, and members discussed how the higher penalty would work in practice; the transcript ends before a final vote on HB 197 is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Capital Investment Cmte hears St. Paul bonding requests for sports facility upgrades 3/20/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The University of Iowa has pink locker rooms for the players in the football stadium, and the reason
- Iowa okay the University of Iowa has Iowa okay the University of Iowa has pink<00:10:17.760><c> locker
- Next season, I will be staying close to home and playing hockey at the University of St.
- And as a chair of the delegation of our Capitol of St.
- And as a chair of the delegation of our Capitol of St.