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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We're just talking about a digital system to request the ballot. Exactly.
- I'll answer any questions you may have, and I respectfully request my right to close. Yes, ma'am.
- That'd be my only request. Thank you. Thank you, ma'am. Members, any questions? Thank you.
- I close and respectfully request favorable consideration from the committee. Thank you.
- We were told that we would have to complete a public information request to see the report.
Committee:
House Elections
Keywords:
Texas elections, Election Code, uniform election date, November election, local elections, political subdivisions, general election date, election administration, municipal utility district, county elections, local government, ballot scheduling, candidate filing, voter turnout, election calendar, HB 3097, early voting, electronic application, mail-in ballot, voting accessibility
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HSH Public Hearing - Thu Apr 10, 2025 @ 11:30 AM HST
Human Services & Homelessness
Transcript Highlights:
- So first today we have STR73 SD1, uh, requesting the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop a report
- Uh, SCR 239 SD1, uh, requesting the Department of Accounting and General Services, Department of Land
- But they humbly request that for existing comfort stations, this would not be a requirement.
- </c><00:12:27.360><c> the</c> SCR uh 239 SD1 uh requesting the SCR uh 239 SD1 uh requesting the Department
- </c><00:14:53.120><c> for</c><00:14:53.600><c> existing</c> but we humbly request for existing but we
Committee:
House Human Services & Homelessness
Summary:
The committee heard STR 73 SD1, which requests the Office of Wellness and Resilience to develop a report on the developmental needs of children born during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Wellness and Resilience testified in support, saying it was eager to work with local researchers on evidence-based, community-informed recommendations. Support also came from a Zoom testifier, the Department of Education, and the Hawaii Community Foundation. The testifier emphasized the need for trauma-informed supports for children who were ages zero to five during COVID, especially in communities also affected by the Kilauea eruption and the Maui wildfires. Members discussed the long-term impacts of the pandemic and natural disasters on children, and one member said they would support the measure but vote with reservations because they wanted the phrase “climate crisis” changed to “natural disasters.” The committee adopted the chair’s recommendation to pass the resolution as is, with some members noting reservations.
The committee then took up SCR 239 SD1, which asks DAGS, DLNR, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation to provide universal changing accommodations in state and county facilities and parks. DAGS submitted comments, DLNR State Parks testified that it supported the intent but raised concerns about the cost and feasibility of retrofitting existing facilities, noting it has 73 comfort stations statewide, ongoing vandalism and maintenance issues, and possible ADA space conflicts. The Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Hawaii Disability Rights Center supported the measure, with testimony stressing that accessible changing facilities are important for independence and equity for people with disabilities. In response to questions, DLNR said it had not received complaints about the lack of such infrastructure and that any future installations should be considered in new designs rather than existing facilities. After discussion, the chair moved to defer the resolution, citing budget and implementation concerns and suggesting the issue be revisited in the future with a revised approach and possible needs assessment. The committee agreed to defer SCR 239 SD1 and then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Emergency rental assistance aid 3/16/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, roll call has been requested. Seeing more than 15 hands, there will be a roll call.
- :05:02.120><c> providers,</c><00:05:03.200><c> the</c><00:05:03.320><c> same</c><00:05:03.640><c> budget
- </c><00:05:04.000><c> neutral</c> same providers, the same budget neutral same providers, the same budget
- </c><00:10:11.320><c> neutral</c> be budget neutral be budget neutral because<00:10:12.960><c> we</c>
- Then it was that we hadn't seen the governor's budget. Then it was that we needed to see targets.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Housing Construction Innovation Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But it’s a small program, as I mentioned; the total budget is only $10 million for the grants.
- A lot of this comes under my budget subcommittee.
- didn't I apologize for not bringing in handouts but I'll that's fine a lot of this comes under my budget
- Specifically happened, and then, as many of you know, seeing the governor's budget last week—it feels
- like it's been longer than a week—but we know that last year the budget was zeroed out.
Summary:
The committee held its second hearing on housing construction innovation, focusing on factory-built and modular housing as a way to lower costs, speed delivery, and expand housing supply. The chair framed the effort as a search for practical innovation paired with land use, financing, and regulatory changes that could make housing more affordable for working families. Government witnesses from HCD, the Strategic Growth Council, and the tax credit and bond allocation agencies explained how factory-built housing is regulated, how California standards and third-party approvals work, and how state programs are trying to build regional demand and financing pipelines for modular production.
Testimony from investors and developers emphasized both the promise and the risks of modular construction. JP Morgan Chase and the Housing Accelerator Fund described projects that achieved meaningful time and cost savings, but said lenders still see elevated risk because of manufacturer solvency, upfront deposits, transportation and installation issues, and the need for standardized designs and experienced teams. They urged more standardization, more local factories, better alignment between financing timelines and construction schedules, and state support such as backstops, top-loss capital, and scoring preferences in tax credit and bond programs. Several speakers noted that recent federal changes to the 4% tax credit program increased production capacity, but warned that without continued state investment the pipeline could face a future funding cliff.
The workforce panel, including union contractors, factory supervisors, and labor representatives, said modular construction can support good jobs if it is paired with union labor, training, and fair standards. They described benefits for workers such as steadier schedules, less commuting, improved safety, and better work-life balance, while also stressing the need for wages, health coverage, retirement benefits, and apprenticeship opportunities. Union representatives supported a model that keeps both factory and on-site work unionized and said the industry could create more jobs overall if California builds more factories and develops a stable, long-term demand pipeline. No formal votes or actions were taken during the hearing.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Texas Ethics Commission Sep 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We were the requester on this matter, um.
- Um, very briefly, we received comments from the requester about an hour ago, and I would request that
- Um, I will briefly, but before I do that, I will also say that the requester has requested a continuance
- And um Filer is now requesting a reversion to $1750.
- Um, the filer requested a reduction to $1,125.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:56.120><c> and</c> through executive action budget and through executive action budget and
- It's part of the governor's budget recommendations.
- </c><00:09:05.959><c> recommendations</c> the governor's budget recommendations the governor's budget
- The request in the governor's budget proposes advancing our fraud detection and prevention efforts by
- Madam Chair, uh, has one been requested? Madam Chair, uh, thank you.
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
Keywords:
opioids, substance use, addiction recovery, mental health, state cabinet, HF1310, Office of Cannabis Management, cannabis, marijuana, tribal consultation, government-to-government relationship, Minnesota tribes, Tribal governments, state government, consultation, rulemaking, Indian affairs, cannabis regulation, tribal sovereignty, state-tribal relations
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/13/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:21:57.120><c> A</c> that a a budget would be passed. A that a a budget would be passed.
- Um the latest update on at the request.
- </c><01:28:05.280><c> these</c> come in the door to to request these come in the door to to request these
- Um we got bids request for proposal.
- </c> when you evaluate those requests? when you evaluate those requests?
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:08:21.120><c> governor</c> budget agreement, the governor governor budget agreement, the governor
- , and core functions structure, budget, and core functions and<00:10:40.560><c> how</c><00:10:40.720>
- And we have budget of other operations.
- So, um, I know we've been talking about that Perpich's budget is around $8 million.
- So, um, I know we've been talking about that Perpich's budget is around $8 million.
Committee:
House Education Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- That blows a giant hole in the side of our budget, and it's very likely that whatever the budget deal
- </c> house budget house budget resolution<01:00:09.760><c> $4.2</c><01:00:10.520><c> trillion</c><01:
- </c> this budget this budget resolution<01:00:21.119><c> again</c><01:00:21.760><c> you're</c><01:00:
- The Budget Lab at Yale University did this analysis based on this budget resolution and said that this
- The Budget Lab at Yale University did this analysis based on this budget resolution and said that this
Committee:
House Taxes
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We are increasing our budget in Texas drastically this session.
- And so you're perceiving this as it's not in the budget, so why are we doing this?
- And I'm respectfully requesting that there be an HBCU there for a variety of reasons.
- Where budget is the number one concern.
- And they don't have the budget to buy a $2,000 machine. then yes, those are used more as a caveat.
Committee:
House Public Health
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Individuals may voluntarily request this envelope through the DHSMV or, Individuals may voluntarily request
- That was a request that came from Palm Beach County. Additional questions, Senator Polsky.
- the county, where is that going to come from in our budget?
- county, where is that going to come from in our budget?
- Nothing real prompted this except for the president's request.
Summary:
The Senate convened with an opening prayer, pledge, and several introductions recognizing visitors, students, local officials, and professional groups in the gallery. The chamber then took up a report from the Ethics and Elections Committee confirming 42 executive appointments; the report was adopted by a vote of 36-0. The Senate also adopted a resolution honoring the Ripple Project for childhood cancer awareness and funding.
The bulk of the meeting was spent on special-order bills, many of them open-government sunset review measures and policy bills. The Senate passed bills preserving or updating public records exemptions for aquaculture records, trade secrets, and cybersecurity information; a child-abuse reporting statute of limitations bill; a commercial driving schools bill; a human trafficking training requirement for nursing graduates; a new injunction for protection against serious violence by a known person and its companion public-records bill; a nature-based coastal resiliency bill with an amendment restricting dredge-and-fill in Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve; a chiropractic patient-funds bill; specialty license plate legislation; a one-time waiver for late financial disclosure fines; public school personnel compensation changes; the Florida Farm Bill with amendments protecting Everglades lands and technical corrections; homestead exemption clarification for long-term leaseholders; disability presumption clarifications for firefighters and law enforcement; reinsurance intermediary manager conformity changes; patriotic displays in public schools; ADS-B aviation fee restrictions; autism-related law enforcement training and a blue envelope program; public post-secondary safety policy requirements; and a bill allowing licensed agents to market health care sharing ministries. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including local vessel restrictions, temporary certificates for practice, and domestic animals.
Members debated a number of measures, especially the health care sharing ministries bill, where opponents raised consumer-protection and commission concerns and supporters argued for free speech, religious liberty, and expanded consumer choice; it passed 32-5. Other debated bills included the autism law enforcement bill, the school athletics bill addressing coach support for student-athletes, and the Farm Bill, where senators discussed surplus land safeguards and biosolids timing. Most bills passed overwhelmingly, often 37-0 or 38-0, with a few closer votes such as the patriotic displays bill (36-2) and the health care sharing ministries bill (32-5).
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- So we would just request that exemption. committee. My name is Jody Leven. I'm committee.
- </c> would just request that exemption. would just request that exemption.
- </c><00:54:27.040><c> Um</c> that as part of their general budget.
- Um that as part of their general budget.
- So I will send her<01:09:12.799><c> another</c><01:09:13.120><c> request.</c> Hi, I can go.
Committee:
House Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- My urge, request, or plea, which will be augmented with written testimony on my behalf and retired judges
- So when there was the need for additional funding, because there’s not enough there in the budget, that
- program so when there was the need for additional funding because there's not enough there in the budget
- When I requested my son's clothes, it is still an open case.
- When I requested my son's clothes, it is still an open case.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Summary:
The hearing opened with procedural remarks and acknowledgments of Rosh Hashanah, followed by testimony on several criminal justice bills before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary. A major focus was S. 1061, the “Raise the Age” bill, which would gradually move 18- to 20-year-olds into the juvenile justice system. Supporters included youth and young adult advocates, former juvenile court Judge Jay Blitzman, ACLU and CPCS representatives, Roca, United Way, Citizens for Juvenile Justice, and Senator Brendan Crichton. They argued that young adults are still developmentally immature, that juvenile court services improve education and rehabilitation, and that adult-system involvement leads to higher recidivism and racial disparities. Committee members asked practical questions about how the bill would work, and witnesses explained that it would expand access to juvenile court diversion, probation, and DYS services for the covered age group. The chairs also noted a notice issue, clarifying that the hearing had been posted seven days in advance rather than the usual ten.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to revise accomplice and joint venture murder liability and sentencing. Representative Sam Montaño and Senator Liz Miranda supported the reform, arguing that current law can impose life sentences on people with limited or no knowledge of a killing and that the doctrine contributes to racial bias and disproportionate punishment. A law professor, a former defendant, and advocates from the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls described cases where people were punished far beyond their actual role and said the bill would better align charges and sentences with individual culpability. Related testimony also supported a proportionality-focused reform to reduce the harshness of joint venture sentencing.
Several other public safety and criminal justice bills drew testimony. Senator Robin Kennedy supported a bill redefining strangulation in domestic violence law, saying the current “substantial pressure” standard is too vague and that strangulation is often lethal without visible injury. District Attorney Ryan and a retail business executive backed a bill on organized retail theft, saying it would give prosecutors more flexible charging options and better address coordinated theft rings. Representative Vieira and the family of Kiana Barros urged action on Kiana’s Law, which would improve restraining-order notification and enforcement after Barros’s daughter was killed after an order was not served. The hearing also included support for the HALO Act, which would create a 25-foot safety zone around first responders and penalize harassment or obstruction, and for a bill to enhance courthouse security by creating specific protections for judges and their families. No votes were taken during the hearing."} 0}]}
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Rules Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So that when that request goes to Apaga, that there are some specific questions that perhaps some of
- This was suggested by the clerks of the court to better align with their budgeting procedures.
- This was suggested by the clerks of the court to better align with their budgeting procedures.
- They're doing it on shoestring budgets. They are doing it more effectively and cost efficiently.
- This change was requested by the OFR, Investment advisors relating to delayed transactions.
Summary:
The committee first confirmed six appointees on a single roll-call vote, then took up a series of bills, many of them on land use, housing, public safety, child welfare, education, and professional licensing. Early debate centered on CS/SB 208, which would require development fees to better reflect review costs and impose objective compatibility findings for residential projects. An amendment folded in additional housing-related provisions, including manufactured housing and a study of urban development boundaries, prompting extended discussion about Miami-Dade’s Everglades protection area and local control. A late-filed rural-boundary amendment was withdrawn. The bill was reported favorably after support from business, housing, and advocacy groups, with some senators voicing district-specific concerns.
The committee then approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments added conservation easement, wildlife corridor, and critical state concern protections, plus a further Everglades-related amendment. Members discussed balancing smart growth, infrastructure costs, and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Other land-use and growth bills also advanced, including CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment, CS/SB 1138 on qualified contractor pre-application review, and SB 218 limiting the reach of prior hurricane recovery zoning protections in counties not affected by the 2024 storms. SB 1474 on biosolids management was amended to reduce the distance threshold for land application restrictions and delay the effective date, and SB 1708 on veterinary licensure by endorsement removed a three-year recent-practice requirement to address shortages.
Several public safety, health, and family-related measures also passed. CS/CS/SB 436 expanded felony battery enhancement to include resisting an officer with violence and certain law-enforcement battery offenses. SB 830 extended public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. CS/CS/CS/SB 600 revised bail bond rules, and an amendment preserved the current treatment of charitable bail funds and nonprofits; the committee heard testimony from The Bail Project and others on both sides. CS/SB 914 expanded dry-needling supervision options for occupational therapists, CS/SB 1092 clarified podiatric use of certain cellular/tissue products, and SB 1504 and SB 1718 updated insurance licensing and educator certification pathways. On the education side, CS/CS/SB 7038 made broad postsecondary changes, including tuition waivers, residency clarification, and licensure rules, while CS/SB 186 required seizure-response training and action plans in schools.
The committee also advanced multiple child welfare and health bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 560 streamlined psychotropic medication procedures for children in state custody and added youth-voice and insurance-review provisions. CS/CS/CS/SB 902 combined several Department of Health changes, including medical marijuana distance rules, autism microcredential eligibility, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and NICU nutrition information. SB 1002 expanded child welfare definitions to address parental drug abuse and neglect, and SB 1708 eased endorsement licensure for out-of-state veterinarians. Most bills were reported favorably on roll-call votes, with several amendments adopted along the way and limited opposition or abstentions noted on some measures.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we can talk about how the enforcement of this is going to balloon the budgets of local governments
- The city of Granbury PD has about 50 officers in its new budget, but no internal affairs unit.
- Through a combination of whistleblowers and public information requests by AP, this was sort of revealed
- POI access requests, basically Freedom of Information Act requests, allowed us to look into these files
- It is very difficult for these communities, especially those on limited budgets, to come back and forth
Bills:
SB6 , SB7 , SB8 , SB11 , SB12 , SB13 , SB15 , SB 6 , SB 7 , SB 8 , SB 11 , SB 12 , SB 13 , SB 15 , SB 17
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life, pro-choice, Texas abortion law, civil liability, qui tam, private enforcement, bounty hunter law, attorney general, parens patriae, abortion litigation, anti-SLAPP, Texas Citizens Participation Act, fee shifting
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 14 Feb 24th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Thank you, that there is not a fiscal impact to our budget on this bill. Thank you.
- There is not a fiscal impact to our budget on this bill.
- Members, House Bill 3465 is a request from the Oklahoma Petroleum Alliance that extends a sunset for
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests from a South African refugee program, Weatherford Middle School students, international students, and the 2025 Aviation State Teacher of the Year, Sam Madewell. Representative Ranson also presented remarks for International Student Recognition Day, highlighting the economic and cultural contributions of international students in Oklahoma. The chamber then took up House Bill 4329 on dental insurance claims, with Pro Tem Moore arguing it would restore fairness by preventing insurers from controlling prices for services they do not cover; the bill drew questions about free-market effects, rural dentistry, and premiums, but Moore said it should not raise costs and noted similar laws in other states. HB 4329 passed 91-5.
The House also passed House Bill 2730, which ties the interest rate on taxpayer underpayments to market rates rather than a fixed statutory rate, after brief questions about how the rate would fluctuate; it passed 87-11. House Bill 3465, extending the sunset on the emission tax credit program from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2029, passed 82-16. House Bill 4426, extending the sunset on the strategic industrial development enhancement sales tax credit from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2032, passed 76-20.
During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings, a rural caucus with OSU President Hess, a devotional, and a lunch event tied to International Student Recognition Day. The House then recessed until the next day, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Also a plug requesting favorable action on Senate Bill 1433, an act for zoning for housing production
- Also a plug requesting favorable action on Senate Bill 1433, an act for zoning for housing production
- I'm the housing analyst at the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, MassBudget.
- My landlord's responsiveness to my maintenance requests when I don't have heat.
- We respectfully request that the legislature grant us an exemption from 3A as written.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government held a long public hearing focused mainly on two sets of issues: proposals to amend or repeal the MBTA Communities Act, and bills to allow local rent stabilization. Committee chairs opened by explaining the hearing would be tightly managed because of the very large number of speakers, with testimony limited to two minutes per person and written testimony still accepted by email. Members and witnesses were called in a mix of in-person and virtual order throughout the hearing.
On the MBTA Communities Act, several legislators and local officials argued the law is too rigid and should be revised to account for local conditions. Speakers from small, rural, or infrastructure-limited communities such as Hanson, Halifax, Marshfield, Winthrop, Dracut, Carver, Rehoboth, and others said the law’s one-size-fits-all approach does not fit towns with limited water, sewer, transit access, or buildable land. Some filed bills would repeal the law, exempt certain communities, or create appeals processes based on infrastructure, environmental, or historical constraints. Supporters of the law’s changes emphasized local control and the need to avoid forcing development where communities believe it is impractical or inconsistent with town character.
A large portion of the hearing was devoted to rent stabilization legislation, especially S. 1447 and related House bills. Supporters included legislators, city councilors, tenant advocates, labor leaders, housing nonprofits, public health organizations, and residents who described sharp rent increases, displacement, homelessness risk, and the strain on working families, seniors, students, and people with disabilities. They argued local-option rent stabilization would let municipalities cap excessive increases and prevent no-fault evictions while preserving flexibility for local conditions. Opponents, including small landlords and property owners, said rent control would discourage investment, worsen housing quality, burden responsible owners, and drive small landlords out of the market. Some witnesses also supported a Cape Cod/Island transfer fee bill and a suburban infrastructure fund, arguing those would provide local revenue for housing or roads. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, February 18, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- one, but uh, we do have a request for funding to update our information systems.
- But at this stage of the game, assuming that we get a budget and our exception request is still in there
- But at this stage of the game, assuming that we get a budget and our exception request is still in there
- I would just assure you that if they brought in and work in our hospitals, we actually budget and pay
- I would just assure you that if they brought in and work in our hospitals, we actually budget and pay
Committee:
House Labor, Health & Social Services
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Five - Tuesday, March 10 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Oregon suffers with budget problems chronically.
- That's about half of our state's budget.
- this could be an improvement to our budget process, correct?
- In 2019, the budget for the state of Missouri was $29.7 billion.
- A roll call vote has been requested in writing.
Summary:
The Missouri House met with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior House journal, and numerous guest introductions, including a tribute to Harris-Stowe State University President Dr. Latanya Collins-Smith during Women’s History Month. The chamber then took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 173 and 174, which would place on the ballot a constitutional change to gradually eliminate Missouri’s individual income tax and allow the legislature to broaden the sales tax base to services if needed. The sponsor and supporters framed the proposal as a long-term tax reform that would let Missourians keep more of their earnings, spur economic growth, and ultimately let voters decide the state’s tax structure.
Supporters argued that no-income-tax states have stronger growth, more business relocation, and better population trends, and said the resolution includes triggers and revenue-neutral safeguards, including protections for school funding and local governments. Several members said the measure is only a referral to the voters, not an immediate tax change, and emphasized that the plan is designed to phase out the income tax only as state growth allows. Opponents countered that the measure would ultimately require a large sales tax increase on goods and services, shifting the burden onto working families, seniors, renters, and low-income Missourians, while threatening public schools, services, and tax-credit-supported nonprofits. They also criticized the ballot language as misleading and warned that the fiscal impact could be as high as an $8.5 billion revenue loss.
Members debated comparisons to Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Washington, Oregon, and Kansas, with supporters citing those states as evidence that lower or no income taxes can attract growth, while opponents said Missouri’s economy, tourism, and budget structure are not comparable and that the Kansas example shows the risks of tax-cut experiments. The sponsor and several allies repeatedly stressed that the proposal is a constitutional amendment for voters to decide, not a final legislative tax hike, and said the plan is different from Kansas because it uses triggers and a defined path to zero. The transcript does not show a final vote on the resolution in the excerpt provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> department is growing their budget department is growing their budget I'll<00:43:58.920><c> leave
- </c> hearing it when we a Governor's budget hearing it when we a Governor's budget that<00:58:57.200>
- were about 2% of their budget.
- were about 2% of their budget.
- </c><01:45:14.679><c> were</c> District's cross subsid budgets were District's cross subsid budgets were
Committee:
House Education Finance