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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Rules and Administration - 05/12/25
Rules and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The state and local government committee has primary jurisdiction on gambling, but we've seen through
Committee:
Senate Rules and Administration
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Apr 11, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 49
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- There are two primary reasons why House File 1669, as amended, can benefit water quality.
- definitely warrants serious consideration and presents a unique opportunity for the state that should be closely
- SMMPA, along with our plant co-owner Xcel Energy, will be closing the very large Sherco 3 power plant
- In closing, I ask the committee to recognize clear local support for the requested exemption and the
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
tax credits, sustainable aviation fuel, environmental policy, corporate franchise, Minnesota taxation, electricity generation, property tax exemption, renewable energy, incentives, economic development, fuel delivery, tax exemption, retail transactions, diesel exhaust fluid, fuel lubricants, healthcare tax, gross receipts tax, hospitals, chiropractors, healthcare providers
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 042 Feb 25th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please close the machine. Madam Majority Leader. Thank you, Madam Speaker.
- It costs money to live in a primary location.
- Please<02:44:26.080><c> close</c><02:44:26.319><c> the</c><02:44:26.560><c> machine.
- With 39 I, 23 Please close the machine.
- Please close the machine.
Summary:
The House convened with a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements about upcoming committee meetings, events at the Capitol, and recognitions, including Music Therapy Day, Black History Month activities, adoptable puppies, and a Colorado Agricultural Forum. Members also celebrated Representative Story’s birthday and recognized the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) for its long-running support of arts, culture, science access, and economic impact in Colorado. The House adopted Senate Joint Resolution 12, designating February 20, 2026, as Colorado FFA Day, by a vote of 64-1 with one excused.
The chamber then moved to special orders for several bills. The first major bill considered was House Bill 1017, which would prohibit insurers from receiving criminal restitution unless they are direct victims. Sponsors argued the bill prioritizes human victims, prevents restitution from becoming an unpayable burden on low-income defendants, and clarifies the law in response to court concerns and stakeholder feedback. Opponents argued it would shift costs to taxpayers and policyholders and could increase civil litigation and insurance premiums. An amendment, L005, was adopted to clarify the bill’s scope, and the bill then passed as amended.
The House also took up House Bill 114, concerning minimum lot size and local land-use rules. An amendment, L002, was offered to prohibit certain local lot frontage, setback, open-space, or coverage requirements that would effectively prevent construction of a single-family home on a 2,000-square-foot residential lot. Supporters framed the measure as protecting housing access, while opponents argued it would override local land-use decision-making and public hearing processes. The transcript ends during debate on a substitute motion related to the amendment, before final action on House Bill 114 is shown.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:30:49.279><c> with</c> the past and working closely with the past and working closely with Representative
- So, we're paying close attention to that.
- So, we're paying close don't want waste.
- So, we're paying close attention<01:19:04.080><c> to</c><01:19:04.320><c> that.
- And right close attention to as well.
Committee:
Joint Health Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 04/16/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Hospitals are closing departments, hospitals that are closing themselves.
- pretty much all of Unity uh and closed pretty much all of Unity Hospital<00:34:30.960><c> practically
- In the discussion about closing the overnight pediatric beds at the hearing that we had, that was, you
- In the discussion about closing the overnight pediatric beds at the hearing that we had, that was, you
- And even if this amendment were law, HCMC could not close.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/27/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> funded by these grants I work closely funded by these grants I work closely with<00:07:44.879><c
- Close? Yeah? Oh, you're good. Okay.
- And sometimes we close on a transaction within 30 days.
- And sometimes we close on a transaction within 30 days.
- And sometimes we close on a transaction within 30 days.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WLA, WLA DEFER Public Hearings 02-18-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- this measure prohibits the sale of tickets at a higher price than the original price charged by the primary
- We've been working closely in a co-management working group for six months on this.
- Closing or repurposing streets, even though it sounds really great, even temporary.
- Uh, the ability to be able to close the MLCD is one of the tools if you need to close for, um, storm
- ><c> traffic</c><02:05:15.840><c> made</c> have the bay closed to boat traffic made have the bay closed
Summary:
The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt.
Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (02/09/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:15:58.240><c> this</c> this legislation, we will close this this legislation, we will close this
- I think folks on this committee closely.
- ,</c><01:03:27.359><c> blue</c> relations team works very closely, blue relations team works very closely
- </c> obviously adhere very closely to that. obviously adhere very closely to that.
- So, with that, we'll close the exec session on House Bill 1290.
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we will then close the anything.
- </c> close-knit community. close-knit community.
- Seeing none, we'll close the hearing on 1594.
- So would be nice to do a become closed.
- </c><02:15:56.000><c> a</c> system is every time we post or close a system is every time we post or close
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/19/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Matthews, I'm I'm not closing the door to your amendment.
- Senator Matthews, I'm I'm not closing the door to your amendment.
- Senator Matthews, I'm I'm not closing the door to your amendment.
- </c><00:59:56.400><c> This</c> close and we talk about this a lot.
- This close and we talk about this a lot.
Committee:
Senate State and Local Government
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/11/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Governor recommends $991,000 in fiscal year 2025 to close that, and the chairman concurs.
- fiscal year 2025 to close that and the<00:19:52.480><c> chairman</c><00:19:52.880><c> concurs.
- So they're pretty close to the same.
- The only thing pretty close to the same.
- </c> All right, Senator Latz, closing comments. Thank you, Madam Chair.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/19/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, this is very close to the healthcare industry, and believe me, I have had relatives and even
- </c><00:36:33.520><c> to</c><00:36:33.760><c> the</c> um you know this is very close to the um you know
- this is very close to the when<00:36:34.480><c> you</c><00:36:34.720><c> when</c><00:36:34.960><c> you
- There was one year out of four, uh, massage parlors in the city of Way Park, we closed down three of
- Uh, any closing remarks? Senator Leur. Uh, Mr. Chair, I think the bill is fairly straightforward.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- But I'm wondering, um, you know, preventative primary care, I guess the part of me is wondering: do we
- Now, when they closed, I went out and visited them, and this last one was just recent, and of course
- I think we’re going to see even more nursing homes closed in the future, and I do have a strong concern
- </c><01:03:29.400><c> I</c><01:03:29.480><c> went</c> facilities now when they closed I went facilities
- now when they closed I went out<01:03:29.799><c> and</c><01:03:30.000><c> visited</c><01:03:30.400><
Committee:
Senate Human Services
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Tue Jan 6, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
MN House passes omnibus workforce, labor, and economic development policy and finance bill 5/5/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> to prevent debate from closing to prevent debate from closing on<00:48:54.560><c> bills</c><00:48
- So people who were in business who are now closed could qualify.
- </c> are now closed could qualify. are now closed could qualify.
- The clerk will close the roll. There being 67 nays, the motion does not prevail.
- </c> is on the edge of closing. is on the edge of closing.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/11/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> >> Okay, having no more cards, we'll close >> Okay, having no more cards, we'll close
- That's what I would say, and not close things off.
- I will close the public hearing on 11:74.
- I will close the pulling our legs. Okay.
- :50:07.360><c> hearing</c> will close the public hearing will close the public hearing and and and we
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Summary:
The hearing focused on House Bill 1281, which would establish standards and voluntary certification for agency-owned “facility comfort dogs” used by police and other public safety agencies. Representative Morton, the prime sponsor, said the bill is intended to create a consistent statewide framework because different departments currently use different policies. He emphasized that the bill is meant to distinguish comfort dogs from service animals, emotional support animals, and therapy dogs, and noted that a small amendment may be needed to make that distinction clearer. He also said the bill is timely under the ADA because comfort dogs fall outside service-animal protections, but still need training standards for public safety and consistency.
Committee members questioned whether the bill was too detailed and whether the legislature should be setting rules on matters like training methods, diet, and breeding. Laura Barker of Hero Pups, who helped train New Hampshire’s first police comfort dog, supported the idea of a minimum standard but said the bill should be less prescriptive and should not interfere with therapy dogs or private handlers. She explained that comfort dogs vary in temperament and deployment needs, that raw diets raise zoonotic disease concerns, and that the program should remain voluntary and not cost the state money. Detective Michelle Jones of Portsmouth Police opposed the bill as written, saying the term “facility comfort dog” is confusing, the bill is overly restrictive, and some provisions go beyond what should be mandated by statute; she suggested a more flexible, guideline-based approach and noted that departments already have their own SOPs and can enforce them internally.
Justin Brassen of the Manchester Police Department also testified, describing the history of comfort dog programs in New Hampshire and the work of a prior subcommittee formed through the governor’s commission on PTSD among first responders. He said there are currently no statewide standards and that the earlier study involved police, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and NAMI New Hampshire, with the goal of creating a thoughtful work product. He agreed the bill needs work and answered questions about how departments handle training and public access. By the end of the hearing, members and witnesses discussed possible amendments, and one committee member suggested the bill may be better handled through interim study because of the amount of work still needed.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> start closing some of these loopholes. start closing some of these loopholes.
- </c> superintendent, but they held a closed superintendent, but they held a closed meeting<02:37:54.080
- ><c> the</c><02:37:55.600><c> public</c> meeting with closed votes, so the public meeting with closed
- </c><02:38:09.400><c> Yes,</c> allowable closed meeting still? Yes, allowable closed meeting still?
- <02:53:23.600><c> delegate</c><02:53:24.200><c> from</c> pretty close to the delegate from pretty close
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/27/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> want to thank you and I'm going to close want to thank you and I'm going to close the<01:16:35.120
- Robarge, and I'm going to close the public hearing on House Bill 1743, FN.
- </c> Okay, seeing none, I'm going to close Okay, seeing none, I'm going to close the<03:16:52.080><c>
- All right, let's close that executive session.
- Then we close that executive session.
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- they can go there and have the opportunity to say, hold an event, and it's in a space that's very close
- to campus and very close to Dinkytown.
- It's very close to Dinkytown, a lot of opportunities in that regard.
- So, in closing, I want to thank you for having me here today and for your interest in these important
- </c> the public uh selling over 900 or close the public uh selling over 900 or close to<01:47:12.679>
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy