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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (06/16/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
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- of this commission is that exorbitant of this commission is that exorbitant cost<01:44:01.440><c> of<
- . the commission her 1099 study committee. the commission her test<03:56:45.920><c> commission</c><03
- </c> most of that for the 1099 commission. most of that for the 1099 commission.
Summary:
The commission meeting focused on reviewing and correcting draft minutes and then working through a draft report on the cost of special education. Members made mostly clerical corrections, including clarifying references to Spalding, fixing acronyms such as LETRS, and cleaning up membership titles and appointee roles to match SB 57. The minutes were approved as amended, with some members abstaining because they were not present at the prior meeting. The chair also noted the commission’s deadline to complete findings and recommendations by July 1 and said the final report must be delivered to legislative leaders, the governor, the state librarian, and others.
The main substantive discussion centered on the report’s findings about special education funding. Members agreed the report should emphasize that the commission was created to study the cost of special education and reduce reliance on local property taxes. One draft section described FY24 special education funding as coming from three primary state and federal sources totaling about $152 million, or roughly 15% of annual costs, with the remaining 85% paid by local school districts through property tax revenue, estimated at about $825 million. Members discussed adding historical or longitudinal data to show trends over time, and some suggested attaching charts or tables showing funding over the last 20 to 30 years.
A second major topic was demographic data. The draft noted that statewide K-12 enrollment has declined since 2003 while the number and share of students with IEPs has increased. Members questioned whether the data compared like with like, especially given the growth of Education Freedom Accounts and charter school enrollment, and whether the figures included or excluded those students. Several members asked for clearer sourcing from the Department of Education and suggested keeping a list of unresolved questions, including the impact of the shift from ADMA to ADMR and the effect of the EFA program. The discussion ended with agreement to continue refining the report and to gather additional attachments and clarifications before finalizing recommendations.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And with me is Tim Johnson, the president of the California Rice Commission.
- So with me to testify today is Tim Johnson, President of the Rice Commission. Welcome.
- CEO of the California Rice Commission, and I'm here today on behalf of the state's 2,500 rice farmers
- Commissions, as you know, are organizations established to work on behalf of the benefit of the state
- Johnson, my understanding is that he's going to be retiring as President of the Rice Commission, that
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Thomas Gleason, Chairman of Public Utility Commission of Texas.
- Connie Corona, executive Director of Public Utility Commission of Texas. Thank you very much.
- At this time, has the railroad Commission asked the PUC to, to ask a utility to sever power anywhere?
- To date we have not received such a request from the railroad commission, although I will caveat that
- That's the Public Utility commission keeps that list.
Committee:
House State Affairs
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight Mar 24th, 2026
Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- And three, conducting the procurement using what's called a P3 Commission approach, which is designed
- I do note that under the P3 Commission framework, the Governor, the Treasurer, the Senate President,
- and the Speaker all have a role in making appointments to the P3 Commission.
- I look forward to how the reconstituted P3 Commission will play a part in promoting...
- I think there's an ethics commission that might look at that.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Three - Monday, March 30
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Over the years, there's been what they call the county commission, county salary commission, excuse me
- Over the years, there's been what they call the county salary commission, excuse me.
- And it's only always been the officials that the salary commissions affect that.
- So they carved him out of that, and his salary is still set with the salary commission.
- With the Missouri Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the House Journal by roll call vote, 135-1. Members then observed a moment of silence for a constituent killed in a roadway tragedy, and several members introduced guests, including family members, veterans, students, and a child celebrating his birthday on the dais.
The chamber then considered a series of bills. HB 2944, dealing with automatic continuation of a senior property tax freeze without annual reapplication, passed 145-0. HB 2230/2978, addressing school instructional methods by limiting excessive screen-based instruction and promoting cursive writing, passed 143-10 after extended debate over technology use in elementary schools. HB 1825, removing sheriffs and prosecutors from county salary commissions with a Boone County carve-out, passed 152-0. HB 1840, creating a Purple Alert system for missing individuals with developmental disabilities, passed 153-0, and its emergency clause was adopted 143-8. HB 1623, allowing emergency suspension or restriction of licenses for massage therapists and chiropractors, passed 103-48. HB 3279, moving the Community Service Commission to the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development, passed 151-0. HB 2508, clarifying certificates of good standing for series LLCs and making them searchable, passed 152-0. HB 1963, allowing social workers to supervise after three years of practice, passed 151-0. HB 2408, removing the appropriation cap for grants serving the deaf-blind community, was perfected and printed. HB 3113, requiring Narcan in public buildings, designating October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, and expanding school-law enforcement prevention efforts, was perfected and printed after discussion about funding and Narcan shelf life. HB 3000, fixing signature requirements for local audits based on population at the start of petitioning and adding a fire district surplus-sale amendment, was perfected and printed as amended. HB 2898, reviving and refining land bank authority and Chapter 141 judicial foreclosure tools, was perfected and printed after debate about neighborhood cleanup and title clearing. HB 1740, renamed Melanie’s Law, increasing penalties for intoxicated driving and strengthening ignition interlock requirements, was perfected and printed following emotional testimony from members and the sponsor’s explanation of the bill’s origins.
At the end of the session, the House moved to announcements, including committee meetings and a fish fry notice. A member also issued a correction and apology regarding an earlier false report about Willie McGee. The House then adjourned until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the acting director of the New Mexico Sentencing Commission.
- by our Commission.
- The Commission is very split on the additions that have been added with the substitute, and so the Commission
- Stan Ross, the Director of the Governor's Commission on Disability.
- The office is held in a commission of the Ombudsman. It's just one person.
Committee:
House House Judiciary
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to hear from, let's see, Aaron Yost and Philip Johnson from the State Tax Commission to
- I'm Philip Johnson with the Idaho State Tax Commission.
- It also will make the Tax Commission rely more on the Idaho Code instead of using rule as a basis for
- And we appreciate all the work that is done over at the Tax Commission on these.
- I've been in discussions with our friends at the Tax Commission a little bit.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee met on February 3 and first considered RS 32989, the “Rogue Act,” sponsored by Senator Foreman. The proposal would limit annual increases in state agencies’ maintenance budgets to the average CPI-U increase for the western region, while allowing exceptions for exigent circumstances, federal mandates, and other operational needs. Foreman said the bill was intended to restrain government growth without harming agency flexibility or the general fund.
During the print hearing, several senators expressed concern about moving the measure forward given current budget pressures and cuts affecting Medicaid, public schools, and infrastructure. Senator Rowe asked how the bill would affect state-mandated education support units and other required spending, and Foreman responded that the bill’s flexibility language was meant to avoid interfering with necessary services. The committee then voted on a motion to send RS 32989 to print; the motion passed with at least one recorded nay.
The committee also approved the January 20 and January 22 minutes. It then heard from the Idaho State Tax Commission on administrative rule docket 35-0102-2501, a zero-based rewrite of sales and use tax rules that removed restatements of statute, reduced restrictive language, and cut the rules by about 46 percent, or roughly 33,800 words. Commissioners explained that examples had been moved online with hyperlinks in the rules, and senators asked about usability for practitioners and whether any substantive changes remained; the commission said the remaining rules were intended to be clearer and easier for taxpayers to follow. The committee unanimously approved the docket.
At the end of the meeting, senators noted that House Bill 559, the tax conformity bill, had passed the House and would likely come to the committee later in the week. Members emphasized that prompt action would be needed so Idaho taxpayers and the Tax Commission could update forms and software and proceed with filing season.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 008 Jan 22nd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- agenda includes updates from the judicial branch, the State Board of Parole, Access to Justice Commission
- , Commission on Judicial Discipline, BHA, or the Behavioral Health Administration, Office of the State
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- ,<00:26:30.640><c> commission</c><00:26:30.880><c> on</c><00:26:31.039><c> judicial</c> commission, commission
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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 63 Jul 1st, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The commission will meet for a year and report back to this body in December.
- However, I would like to focus my remarks on that portion of the bill that establishes a commission to
- The commission will conduct a thoughtful and comprehensive review of the process and determine which
- He currently serves as a post-commissioner and on the MPTC Commission.
- He currently serves as a post-commissioner and on the MPTC Commission.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- , the Commission on Aging, the Commission on the Arts, the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- operating fund; providing reappropriation authority for the Idaho State Capitol Commission; providing
- House Bill 869, by the Appropriations Committee, an act relating to the appropriation to the Commission
- for the Blind and Visually Impaired, appropriating additional monies to the Commission for the Blind
- , appropriating additional monies to the State Tax Commission for fiscal year 2027, directing the use
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I have some questions about the fiscal note, first of all, and the Tax Commission didn't seem to find
- I believe when I review what the Tax Commission analyzed, I think they were looking at the R&E credit
- And they show that the impact is significantly higher than what our Tax Commission is showing.
- And they show that the impact is significantly higher than what our tax commission is showing.
- Significantly higher than what our Tax Commission is showing.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 4th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Healthcare professionals can be disciplined by the Administrative Hearing Commission include physicians
- And there's a pretty legitimate concern that the commission rules could supersede state law.
- They just, you know, also the commission makeup is very heavy on physician assistants.
- You know, making up that commission, the delegate would be a PA.
- On physician assistants, you know, making up that commission, the delegate would be a PA.
Summary:
The Committee on Professional Registration and Licensing met with a quorum present and first took up House Bill 1797, a public accounting bill. The committee adopted a substitute that was described as clarification language to mirror the Senate version, then voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by unanimous roll call. The committee also considered House Bill 2974, adopted Amendment 0.01H adding clarifying scope-of-practice language, rolled the amendment into a committee substitute, and then voted the House Committee Substitute do pass unanimously.
The committee then heard testimony on House Bill 1623, which would add massage therapists and chiropractors to the list of health care professionals subject to emergency disciplinary action through the Administrative Hearing Commission. The sponsor said the bill is intended to protect patients and give licensing boards faster authority to act against bad actors in vulnerable settings. Supporters included a trial lawyer who described sexual assault cases involving massage parlors and a lobbyist for the Missouri Chiropractic Physicians Association, who said quicker action would improve public safety and professional integrity. No opposition was presented.
Next, the committee heard House Bill 309, which would provide clarity for nonprofit pharmacies serving low-income and underserved patients in emergency situations, inspired by access problems after the St. Louis tornadoes. The sponsor and an RX Outreach representative said the bill would help pharmacies transfer or dispense needed medications during emergencies without reducing oversight, and they discussed limits on quantities and controlled substances. Members asked why the bill was limited to nonprofit pharmacies and whether it applied outside Missouri; the witnesses said they were open to amendments and clarified the bill was aimed at Missouri emergencies.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3129, the Physician Assistant Compact. The sponsor said the compact would improve access to care, especially in rural areas, by allowing reciprocal practice across participating states without changing Missouri scope-of-practice law. A PA testified in support, saying it would help retain and recruit PAs and improve flexibility near state borders. The Missouri State Medical Association opposed the bill, arguing it could affect scope of practice, give compact commission rules too much authority, and weaken Missouri’s regulatory control; the Division of Professional Registration supported it, saying it fits rural health transformation goals and that compact participants would still have to follow Missouri scope laws. A nonprofit workforce group also testified in support. No votes were taken on the hearing bills before adjournment.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I served with her on the Meridian Parks and Rec Commission way back when.
- Kavanaugh to the Commission of Pardons and Parole, terms to expire January 1, 2026, and January 1, 2009
- Kavanaugh to the Commission of Pardons and Parole will be referred to the 10th order of business and
- In addition to his professional experience, he has served on numerous state boards and commissions.
- Senate Bill 1242 by the Agricultural Affairs Committee, an act relating to the Idaho Potato Commission
Summary:
The Senate convened with 32 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the journal. Members then made several introductions recognizing visitors, including hospital leaders, education officials, Head Start representatives, and other guests in the gallery. The chamber also received committee reports and gubernatorial correspondence, including referrals of several memorials and resolutions related to water districts and natural resources projects, as well as appointments to the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, the Commission of Pardons and Parole, and the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
In the 10th order, the Senate considered and adopted committee reports confirming several gubernatorial appointments. Hyatt Erstad and Janice Folkerson were confirmed to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board after supportive remarks highlighting their experience in insurance, health care, and community service. Jennifer White was confirmed as executive director of the Office of the State Board of Education, with senators praising her education, legal, and administrative background. Peter Kohler was also confirmed to the State Board of Education, with testimony emphasizing his long career in Idaho education, military service, and public leadership.
The Senate also returned Senate Concurrent Resolution 115 to the Resources and Environment Committee for a hearing. Later, the chamber advanced first-reading bills, including measures on fish and game public participation, sex offender definitions, guardianship and conservatorship, protection of working animals, and several technical changes to agricultural and education statutes. Senate Bill 1225, as amended, was read for the first time and sent to second reading. The Senate then moved to miscellaneous business, heard a reminder about a Liberty Bell farewell event, and adjourned until 9:45 a.m. the following day.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Ways and Means (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c> commission the vote of the commission commission the vote of the commission was<01:49:01.719><c>
- We've had a gaming commission, or study, on a gaming commission ongoing for the past two years.
- We've had a gaming commission, or study, on a gaming commission ongoing for the past two years.
- that commission also.
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on HB 135, introduced by Representative Michael Harrington. He said the bill would codify a portion of the New Hampshire Constitution to bar New Hampshire businesses from being required to collect sales or use taxes for other states unless Congress mandates it, arguing that the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wayfair decision created an onerous compliance burden for businesses. He described the patchwork of state and local sales tax rules, thresholds, and product exemptions as extremely complex and said the bill was intended to push the issue back toward Congress and the courts.
Members questioned whether the bill’s reference to a “foreign government” would apply to other U.S. states, whether the proposal would conflict with the Supremacy Clause, and whether it would create standing for businesses to challenge Wayfair. Harrington responded that “foreign government” meant any government other than New Hampshire, that he believed the state could challenge the decision in court by passing a law contrary to Wayfair, and that businesses were already being harmed by compliance costs. Some members raised concerns about whether the bill was an unfunded mandate or simply a private compliance burden, and Harrington argued that the state itself would not be collecting the taxes, but businesses would still face recordkeeping and administrative costs.
Sam Garland of the Department of Justice then testified. He said the department was not taking a formal position on the bill, but offered technical comments. Garland acknowledged that Wayfair created significant compliance burdens and noted that states have become somewhat more uniform, with all states now having a $100,000 economic nexus threshold, though not all use the 200-transaction threshold and local tax variation remains substantial. He said the department’s concerns were legal, describing the issue as uncharted constitutional territory involving both vertical and horizontal federalism. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Forty Five - Wednesday, April 1 - Afternoon Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, $50,000 and $130,000—that is for a regional planning commission.
- I always get excited when I hear the term planning and planning commission.
- We have an excellent planning commission in the city of St.
- I always get excited when I hear the term planning and planning commission.
- We have an excellent planning commission in the city of St.
Summary:
The House first established a quorum after a roll call and then moved through House Bills for Perfection, Informal. Members briefly recognized Doug Pitt and Crystal Simon of Care to Learn, with remarks highlighting the organization’s work providing clothing and other support to students in 60 communities and reaching about 130,000 students statewide.
Several bills were then taken up and advanced. HB 2848, creating the offense of masked intimidation, was explained as targeting intentional harassment or threats while hiding one’s face; members discussed examples ranging from domestic intimidation to historical hooded groups, and the bill was ordered perfected and printed. HCS HB 1791, aimed at speeding building permits to help address housing costs and disaster recovery, drew debate over whether the 30- and 60-day permit deadlines would burden local governments; an amendment requiring code-enforcement staff to be certified in the adopted code was added, and the bill was adopted and perfected and printed as amended. HCS HB 2465, expanding small-business health coverage options by allowing one-person businesses to access group plans outside the ACA framework, was adopted and perfected and printed. HCS HB 2711, reducing the assessment rate on broadband infrastructure investment to encourage expansion, received amendments clarifying that the tax break is intended to promote broadband expansion; members debated whether upgrades within existing territories should qualify, and the bill was adopted and perfected and printed as amended.
The chamber also advanced HCS HB 3080, restoring historic preservation tax credit language that had previously been struck down by the courts; supporters cited recovery and redevelopment projects in places such as Joplin, St. Charles, Independence, Odessa, and St. Louis, and the bill was adopted and perfected and printed. HB 1772, increasing state payments for adoption attorneys and separating guardian fees to help move children out of foster care more quickly, was described as a targeted effort to reduce legal barriers to adoption and was perfected and printed. HB 2096, raising state matching funds for regional planning commissions and updating the list of commissions, was also perfected. Finally, HCS HB 2913 and 3228, which would protect teachers and other school employees from liability when intervening to protect themselves or students in violent situations, was supported as a response to teacher concerns and was adopted and perfected and printed.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (01/08/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- So this builds on that by saying the conservation commissions and the regional planning commissions and
- So this builds on that by saying the conservation commissions and the regional planning commissions and
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- </c> regulatory commission regulatory commission and<02:27:50.560><c> I</c><02:27:50.800><c> have</c>
Committee:
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- 502, by the Resources and Conservation Committee, is an act relating to the Idaho Forest Products Commission
- amending Section 38-1503, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the Idaho Forest Products Commission
- the Resources and Conservation Committee, is an act relating to the Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- 22-2718, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the Idaho State Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- 1811, Idaho Code, to revise provisions regarding the powers and duties of the Idaho Real Estate Commission
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The gaming commission is a 10-year commission.
- The gaming commission is a 10-year commission.
- The gaming commission is a 10-year commission.
- The gaming commission is a 10-year commission.
- The gaming commission is a 10-year commission.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Status of Persons with Disabilities Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- But that would be a commission decision, right? Overall commission vote as well.
- Just being newer here representing the Commission for the Blind, and Commissioner Oliver says hello.
- Just being newer here representing the Commission for the Blind, and Commissioner Oliver says hello.
- And again, that’ll be the commission maybe at the next Where we can consider everything, whatever it
- And again, that’ll be the commission maybe at the next commission meeting, Chair Garlick, there can be
Summary:
The Workforce Support Subcommittee met with ASL and CART interpretation, took roll call, and approved the prior meeting minutes by motion and second. The main discussion focused on a proposed apprenticeship-related presentation and outreach to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), including a draft letter and follow-up communication with Undersecretary Josh Cutler and Amara Ram. Members said the draft looked good and discussed keeping trade partners informed, as well as the need to coordinate with the broader commission before moving forward.
A substantial portion of the meeting centered on apprenticeship opportunities for people with disabilities and how to frame the topic. Members discussed a recent Apprenticeship Week event, noting employer interest, Governor Healey’s goal of expanding apprenticeships to 100,000, and concerns raised by employers about a $250 annual fee and the complexity of the registration process. Participants also discussed the need to include people with disabilities in apprenticeship conversations, challenge stereotypes about suitable jobs, and possibly involve the Commission for the Blind, higher education partners, and behavioral health apprenticeship models.
The subcommittee generally agreed to focus first on child care and home health as initial apprenticeship fields, with direct support, house managers, and program managers also identified as important workforce roles. Members discussed inviting trade representatives and state liaisons, but emphasized that scheduling should not become overly complicated. They leaned toward a Zoom-only format, likely around 90 minutes, and agreed to continue coordinating offline on dates, format, and outreach before the next step.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Feb 5th, 2025
Veterans and Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- So, I'd like to ask Ja Pro with the Military Stability Commission to come and present to talk about our
- us very closely, but we're the operating arm of Lieutenant Governor Inworth's Military Stability Commission
- As we sit today, what has been approved by the commission is a 15-bill package.
- We want to make sure that they are permanently at the table on our commission.
- These are pieces from the original World War II deck that the commission kindly provided to us.
Committee:
House Veterans and Military Affairs