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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Is it a perfect bill? No.
- Is it a perfect bill? No.
- So this bill is a pretty simple bill.
- So this bill is a pretty simple bill.
- So this bill is a pretty simple bill.
Keywords:
Office of Inspector General, inspector general, legislative audit, fraud prevention, waste and abuse, public funds, grant oversight, state grants, grant management, whistleblower protection, retaliation, subpoena power, data practices, government transparency, accountability, law enforcement referrals, sanctions, debarment, payment withholding, public assistance fraud
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-2 May 14th, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- You explained the bill.
- Fourth Reading of the bill, Senate Bill 893 by Caldwell Chad of the House and Howard of the Senate, an
- But my question is, I liked our bill better as well. This is the bill we have.
- , us running another bill next year.
- , it'll be a good bill next year.
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 58-1 May 14th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, we will pass it as soon as we receive the bill from the Senate.
- The law that we the bill does not include language that reduces our tax.
- That will be the order of the second reading of the bill, House Bill 1370, by Boles of the House and
- On the bill, Representative Boles now moves the vote on the bill be considered to vote on the emergency
- Bill processing, engrossment, and enrolling. She is probably processing our bills right now.
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 57 May 13th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The previous state journal, House and Senate bills and joint resolutions on second reading, reassignment
- of bills and resolutions, reports and joint committee reports, ratings, and placing motions will be
Keywords:
legislative procedure, session calendar, deadline schedule, bill deadlines, joint resolution, Oklahoma Legislature, 61st Legislature, regular session, adjourn sine die, floor deadline, third reading, committee deadlines, bill drafting, appropriations, budget bills, ethics commission, agency rules, administrative procedures act, local and special laws, pension legislation
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Are there any questions on the bill? Are there any appearance forms for the bill?
- Are there any questions on the bill?
- And by your vote, Senate Bill 102 is reported favorably.
- Are there any questions on the bill? Are there any appearance forms for the bill?
- Are there any questions on the bill? Are there any appearance forms for the bill?
Committee:
Senate Rules
Keywords:
Florida Statutes, codification, revisers bill, statutory adoption, official law, general laws, repeal by omission, statutory compilation, Florida Legislature, legal code update, session law, statute revision, F.S., codified laws, legislative services, pending civil remedies, accrued rights, reviser bill, statutory cleanup, technical corrections
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine perspectives from the field, focusing on farmer and rancher views on the agricultural economy. Feb 26th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Farm Gate crop value, yet they receive less than 1% of Farm Bill funding.
- Improvement in the Farm Bill.
- We have got to have a farm bill that is a true bill that basically probably is regionalized.
- bill.
- NCBA also urges the House and Senate to swiftly adopt a farm bill.
Keywords:
agriculture, avian flu, bipartisan farm bill, economic challenges, poultry, dairy, specialty crops
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on crucial discussions surrounding the challenges faced by the agriculture sector, particularly concerning avian flu and its impact on poultry and dairy producers. Members provided insights into the economic struggles within the industry, emphasizing the need for a new bipartisan farm bill that addresses the diverse needs of specialty crop and livestock producers. Witnesses from various agricultural sectors spoke about their experiences, illustrating the high costs, regulatory burdens, and emerging diseases that threaten their operations. The meeting underscored a commitment to exploring solutions that will help maintain market stability and ensure food security.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 10, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> already handed out in the big ugly bill. already handed out in the big ugly bill.
- Our bill is about fairness.
- </c> Texas who is the sponsor of this bill. Texas who is the sponsor of this bill.
- </c><02:43:59.439><c> as</c> in the bill is adopted and the bill as in the bill is adopted and the bill
- This bill delivers exactly that. people. This bill delivers exactly that.
Keywords:
financial management, accountability, government oversight, taxpayer funds, federal agencies, budget, performance metrics, improper payments, fraud prevention, payment integrity, government waste, waste, fraud, and abuse, financial loss, federal spending, federal programs, OMB Circular A-123, Do Not Pay Initiative, Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget, Inspector General
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration. Mar 12th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill Briggs to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
- Briggs' family, his parents, Doty and Bill, thank you for being here, as well as his siblings, Susan,
- Bill Briggs to be SBA Deputy Administrator and Dr.
- I got one of my biggest accounting bills ever.
- That bill came out of this committee with an 18-to-1 vote.
Keywords:
SBA, small business, nominations, Bill Briggs, Casey Mulligan, regulations, capital access, public support
Summary:
The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State; to be immediately followed by a hearing to examine the nominations of David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador to the Peopl Apr 3rd, 2025 at 09:30 am
Foreign Relations Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Meanwhile, China's spending billions of dollars on propaganda.
- We spend $7 trillion, we raise $5 trillion, we're short $2 trillion.
- Of the $7 trillion we spend, only $2 trillion is discretionary.
- We've got to find a way to get better use of the money we spend in the federal government.
- Senator, I agree with you when it comes to spending money.
Committee:
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Keywords:
committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy
Summary:
The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: TEA Audit Mar 19th, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm grateful for this bill. I generally do not support new bills because I want to.
- I'm before the legislature, and I would speak against bills that I could see they were vendor bills.
- This bill is very important to that.
- House Bill 3 in 2023 was passed to make our schools safe.
- We can't find a bill since before 2005.
Keywords:
education funding, House Bill 5419, zero-based budgeting, public testimony, school safety, special education
Summary:
State Representative Gina Hinojosa and a group of parents and education advocates testified in support of House Bill 5419, a zero-based budgeting proposal aimed at reviewing Texas Education Agency spending and redirecting more public education dollars to classrooms. Hinojosa argued that public schools are being weakened by chronic underfunding, teacher shortages, delayed special education services, and inadequate school safety funding, and said the bill would help cut bureaucracy, vendor contracts, and other non-classroom spending in favor of teacher pay, safety, and special education.
Several witnesses, including self-identified Republicans and former GOP officials, backed the bill as a good-government measure and said they were crossing party lines because public schools need more direct investment. They criticized TEA growth, vendor contracts, public-private partnerships, and what they described as unfunded mandates from the state, including school safety requirements. One witness said rural districts are being forced into four-day school weeks, while others cited campus closures, deferred maintenance, and local tax increases tied to state funding shortfalls and recapture payments.
The discussion also focused on the need for a systematic review of TEA spending and the lack of a sunset review for the agency since before 2005. Hinojosa and others said increasing the basic allotment would help districts, reduce recapture pressures, and prevent local tax hikes. The exchange was primarily a public hearing and advocacy session; no vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So again, Democrats demanded that over 80 percent of farm bill spending go to SNAP benefits."
- </c><00:59:20.160><c> SNAP</c><00:59:20.559><c> and</c><00:59:20.720><c> they</c> bill spending was going
- to SNAP and they bill spending was going to SNAP and they virtually<00:59:21.359><c> eliminated</c><
- </c><06:24:00.798><c> bills</c><06:24:01.520><c> that</c><06:24:01.760><c> add</c> vote for spending
- bills that add vote for spending bills that add trillions<06:24:02.638><c> of</c><06:24:02.878><c> dollars
Keywords:
agriculture, food security, farm programs, sustainability, conservation, nutrition assistance, budget resolution, fiscal responsibility, government funding, budgetary levels, congressional budget, foreign intelligence, digital currency, privacy, surveillance, FISA, civil liberties, rules resolution, special rule, House Rules Committee
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- If you look at this chart, respondents were asked to report the proportion of time that they spend on
- There was even some librarians that said they had used their own funds to spend at the library.
- There was even some librarians that said they had used their own funds to spend at the library.
- There was even some librarians that said they had used their own funds to spend at the library.
- There was even some librarians that said they had used their own funds to spend at the library.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
Keywords:
HF56, Minnesota bonding bill, capital investment, state bonds, bond proceeds fund, Hutchinson Area Transportation Services, Hutchinson, McLeod County, transportation facility, vehicle storage, equipment storage, fueling facility, temperate storage, local infrastructure, public works, general obligation bonds, education finance, school funding, state aid, appropriations
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Press Conference: High Speed Rail Apr 28th, 2025 at 09:04 am
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm excited to talk about House Bill 483 and how we're going to pass this bill and connect Texas.
- House Bill 483 offers a bold step in that direction.
- We can do this by passing House Bill 483.
- It takes a bill like House Bill 483; it takes bills like the projects working in Houston and Dallas,
- This bill is very flexible.
Keywords:
House Bill 483, high-speed rail, transportation network, Texas, public testimony, rail connectivity, economic development
Summary:
The meeting was a press event in support of House Bill 483 and its Senate companion, SB 424, which would repeal the current state ban on high-speed rail investment and direct TxDOT to partner with a private entity to develop a Dallas-Austin-San Antonio rail line along the I-35 corridor. Rep. John Bucy, County Judge Andy Brown, Rep. Rafael Anchia, Rep. Ray Lopez, and Sen. Sarah Eckhardt all argued that Texas’ population growth and highway congestion make passenger rail a necessary transportation alternative and a long-term economic development tool. They emphasized benefits such as reduced commute times, improved mobility, lower congestion and emissions, stronger workforce access, and better connections between major metro areas.
Testimony focused on the Texas Triangle as a strong candidate for high-speed rail because of its population density, flat geography, and existing growth patterns. Speakers cited examples from other places, including Florida’s Brightline and rail systems in other countries, to argue that Texas is behind and could catch up through public-private partnerships. They also discussed transit-oriented development, last-mile connections through local systems like DART and Austin’s Project Connect, and the possibility of future expansion beyond the initial corridor. In response to questions, Bucy said the bill would allow TxDOT to seek bids and keep costs flexible, that the line would likely require dedicated high-speed track, and that express service could reduce Austin-San Antonio travel time to roughly 30 minutes and Austin-Dallas to under an hour and a half, though no launch date was set.
No formal vote or committee action was taken in the transcript. The event ended with Bucy saying the bill was a positive step and could become a bipartisan effort to build a more connected Texas.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Culture, Recreation & Toursism May 1st, 2025 at 10:05 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill HB 5259 and recognizes Vice Chair Flores to explain her bill.
- The chair lays out Senate Bill 1248 and recognizes Representative Kerwin to explain the bill on behalf
- Senate Bill 1248 will be left pending. The chair lays out Senate Bill 1247.
- Members, I will... explain the bill.
- Senate Bill 1247 is left pending.
Keywords:
wildlife corridors, animal-vehicle collisions, HB5259, licensing, concurrent resolutions, cultural significance, Senate Bill 1247, public safety, environmental conservation
Summary:
The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine risk management, credit, and rural business views on the agricultural economy, focusing on views from the field. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- We look forward to working with you as you reauthorize the Farm Bill.
- This is why bankers are so supportive of a long-term farm bill.
- The main thing, Senator, is quick action on a farm bill.
- This is the bill that Senator Hoeven and I have.
- We've done that before and that's been part of the Farm Bill as we've reauthorized the Farm Bill.
Keywords:
farm bill, rural economy, crop insurance, access to credit, young farmers, USDA funding freeze, agricultural policy, risk management
Summary:
The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the Capitol Board is aware of this bill and is agreeable to this bill.
- Thank you. this bill. I think this makes a lot of this bill.
- </c> for everybody's bill. for everybody's bill.
- </c> is not like it's your re-election bill. is not like it's your re-election bill.
- allocated for every bill.
Committee:
House Capital Investment
Keywords:
HF4470, Melissa Hortman, memorial, statue, memorial garden, State Office Building, Capitol Mall Design Framework, capital investment, appropriation, Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, Department of Administration, public art, commemorative monument, landscaping, artist selection, family consultation, Minnesota legislature, state building site, capital appropriation, political subdivisions
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1335 Senate Bill 1335 relates to decedents' estates.
- We're on Senate Bill 1760.
- This bill just allows for that.
- Any public testimony on Senate Bill 1734 will close. This is Senate Bill 1734.
- On Senate Bill 1975, is there anyone wishing to testify for or against Senate Bill 1975?
Committee:
Senate Jurisprudence
Keywords:
probate court, statutory judge, reimbursement, court costs, court proceedings, judicial assignments, judge assignment, cost reimbursement, judicial expenses, estate management, statutory requirement, court expenses, estates, inheritance, representative duties, court authority, personal representative, real property, deed fraud, title fraud
Summary:
The committee heard several probate, family law, judicial, property, and contract-related bills. Senate Bill 1335, relating to decedents’ estates, would remove outdated references to a clerk’s certificate, allow courts to remove personal representatives on their own motion with notice by qualified delivery method, and add independent administrators to provisions that referenced only independent executors; an estate-planning attorney testified in support, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1760, concerning guardianship transfer fees and procedures, was described as setting a $45 filing fee for transferred guardianship cases and clarifying completion and dismissal procedures; it received no testimony and was left pending. Senate Bill 2127 would shorten the eligibility period for retired judges to serve as visiting judges from eight years to six, restrict practice in their assigned region for two years, and require conflict-related certification; it also was left pending without testimony. Senate Bill 302 would shift the cost of a traveling probate judge to the requesting estate or parties rather than the county; one witness registered in favor, no one testified, and the bill was left pending.
The committee then considered a committee substitute for Senate Bill 252, which would clarify the parental presumption in conservatorship cases, require non-parents seeking relief against a parent to file an affidavit showing significant impairment to the child if relief is denied, require courts to state specific findings when overcoming the presumption, confirm the clear-and-convincing standard, and clarify that agreed prior orders do not defeat the presumption. The substitute was explained as consensus language from a work group, public testimony was reopened, and the bill was left pending. Senate Bill 1734, on deed fraud, would create a streamlined ex parte process for property owners to have fraudulent deeds declared void, modeled on the fraudulent lien statute; county clerk and title association representatives testified that it would provide a low-cost self-help remedy for a growing problem, and the bill was left pending subject to the chair. Senate Bill 1975 would prevent Texas contractors from being forced to litigate disputes in foreign jurisdictions and require disputes to be handled in the county where the project is located; it was presented as a repeat of a previously vetoed bill and was left pending.
Finally, the committee took up a substitute for Senate Bill 1940, concerning transfer-on-death style beneficiary designations for manufactured homes. The substitute would allow one or more beneficiaries instead of only one, transfer the interest to surviving designated beneficiaries who survive by 120 hours, extend the application period for transfer to 365 days, void the designation if not timely filed, and require mailing by certified or registered mail with return receipt requested. The substitute was adopted without objection. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, July 13, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the rules and pass the bill HR6332? the rules and pass the bill HR6332?
- bill. >> Union Calendar Number 647, H.R. 8874, a bill to amend the James M.
- </c> The clerk will report the bill. The clerk will report the bill.
- </c> to support this bill and I reserve. to support this bill and I reserve.
- </c> pass the bill HR7574? pass the bill HR7574?
Bills:
HB8897 , HB3106 , HR1398 , HB8738 , HB3535 , HB7574 , HB8535 , HB8168 , HB9388 , HB9391 , HB8874 , HB9328 , HB8770 , HB7809 , HB6332
Keywords:
FEC, Federal Election Commission, campaign finance, electioneering communications, political committees, electronic filing, e-filing, disclosure reports, campaign reporting, disbursements, checkless payments, payment methods, administrative reform, election law, FECA, 52 U.S.C. 30104, 52 U.S.C. 30102, campaign administration, political spending, Department of Homeland Security
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- are affected by this bill.
- And so when I think about this bill, I think this is a bill that is going to be passed.
- Strong support of the bill.
- So this bill here.
- But when I read the bill, as I understand the bill, a child is defined as underage.
Keywords:
social media, children, account verification, data privacy, parental control, property owners' association, residential watering restrictions, vegetation, fine limitations, drought, technology, innovation, economic development, grants, Texas Economic Development, business funding, HB 1395, private passenger vehicle rental, car rental, vehicle rental
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- When we look at the bill later, that's up, Mr.
- Thank you, Chair Anderson. bringing this bill for members I have bringing this bill for members I have
- He said House File 1500 is one of the more complicated bills in terms of making a change in bill language
- That is what the bill does.
- simple bills are the ones that worry me simple bills are the ones that worry me the<01:07:20.319><c>
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF770, Rural Finance Authority, RFA, capital investment, state bonds, general obligation bonds, bonding bill, agricultural loans, farm loans, beginning farmer, new farmer, seller-sponsored loans, loan restructuring, agricultural improvement loans, livestock expansion, modernization loans, rural development, Minnesota agriculture, farm credit, chapter 41B