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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- She said the amount of tax credit that workers without dependent children can receive is much smaller
- children in 1993 and it has dependent children in 1993 and it has long<01:13:51.320><c> been</c><01:
- </c> credit that workers without dependent credit that workers without dependent children<01:14:23.159
- without dependent children uh qualifying<01:14:35.199><c> taxpayers</c><01:14:35.840><c> must</c><01
- </c> for households without dependent for households without dependent children<01:19:24.360><c> thank
Keywords:
property tax, exemption, leased land, public use, commercial property, HF632, Minnesota property tax, conservation easement, conservation restriction, assessed value, property valuation, tax assessment, real property, land conservation, farmland preservation, natural areas, riparian buffer, water quality, water quantity, county assessor
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Virnig, it would depend.
- Representative Virnig, it would depend.
- Representative Virnig, it would depend.
- </c> representative Vernie it would depend representative Vernie it would depend the<01:04:00.960><c>
- </c><01:04:09.359><c> on</c> component to it so it would depend on component to it so it would depend
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
Transcript Highlights:
- So it depends on which approach you're looking at for how the grid is working as well.
- >> It depends how you look at it, but yes, it depends on how you look at the system.
- But again, it depends.
- I hear different numbers from different folks depending on who they represent.
- And so we are weather dependent on when we can leverage those and seasonally dependent.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce held its first interim hearing on securing critical infrastructure and supply chain integrity, with a focus on Texas’s electric grid and the Lone Star Infrastructure Protection Act. The chair also highlighted Texas’s relatively low electricity prices and welcomed new committee members. ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission (PUC), and the Attorney General’s office were invited to explain how the state screens market participants and grid equipment for ties to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and how the agencies respond to noncompliance.
ERCOT testified that it has implemented the requirements of three related Senate bills by requiring attestations on corporate affiliations and on critical grid equipment and services. ERCOT said it has processed thousands of attestations, used additional requests for information and third-party verification tools such as Dun & Bradstreet, and terminated nonresponsive market participants. ERCOT also said it has not seen a case requiring direct Attorney General involvement, but it does refer matters to the PUC when needed. The PUC said it can investigate suspected violations and impose penalties of up to $1 million per violation per day, and that most investigations into late or missing attestations have been resolved through compliance, market exit, or removal by ERCOT. The Attorney General’s office said its role is currently limited to audits and court involvement, and that it lacks broad independent investigatory authority under the act.
Members pressed the panel on whether the current system is too reliant on self-reporting and whether it adequately addresses indirect foreign influence, especially through supply chains for batteries, inverters, transformers, and other equipment with routable connectivity. ERCOT acknowledged that the current attestation process has gaps and said it plans to refine definitions of critical grid equipment and grid services, improve information requests, and continue stakeholder rulemaking. The panel also discussed possible legislative changes, including tying prohibitions to the Department of Defense Section 1260H list and the Texas Prohibited Technologies list, clarifying warranty and service access, and expanding the statute to cover grid services more directly. Several senators raised concerns about cost, reliability, and the extent to which foreign-sourced components remain embedded in Texas infrastructure, while others suggested incentives for domestic manufacturing and stronger verification tools, including possible work with national labs such as Sandia.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:35:48.880><c> This</c> and chemical dependency counselors.
- This and chemical dependency counselors.
- Access to school-based mental health should not depend on zip code.
- Access to school-based mental health should not depend on zip code.
- Access to school-based mental health should not depend on zip code.
Keywords:
education finance, safe schools revenue, school safety, charter schools, funding, safe schools, school security, school levy, pupil units, safe schools aid, cooperative units, intermediate school district, school resource officer, peace officer liaison, sheriff liaison, drug abuse prevention, gang resistance education, violence prevention, suicide prevention, mental health services
Summary:
The committee first adopted the March 3rd minutes by voice vote after Representative Lee moved them and there was no discussion. Members then reviewed hearing rules on decorum, safety, and participation before taking testimony from Dr. James Densley and Dr. Jillian Peterson of the Violence Prevention Project Research Center at Hamline University.
The presenters summarized research on mass shootings and K-12 school shootings, drawing on a database of homicides in school settings from 2000 to 2025 and a smaller set of 15 K-12 mass shooting cases. They said school shooters are usually insiders, most often current or former students, and typically young males. They described common patterns including a noticeable crisis before attacks, perpetrators viewing the shooting as a final act, studying prior shooters online, and “leakage” in which most tell someone in advance. They also emphasized that many perpetrators use unsecured firearms from family members and argued that prevention should combine reporting systems, behavioral threat assessment, counseling, mentoring, secure storage, and other layered interventions rather than rely on a single solution.
The presenters also discussed broader violence trends in the Twin Cities, saying much school violence is spillover from community violence and that pandemic-era disruptions and weakened trust in institutions contributed to serious violence. They cited a national survey finding that exposure to gun violence is associated with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of public spaces, especially among young people. During member questions, Representative Wam asked for clarification on the data set and the rural/small-town share of the survey sample.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I will note for us members that in 2022 we passed a revisor instruction to change chemical dependency
- And so with intention, we change chemically dependent person to person with substance use disorder.
- And then second, the bill deletes an unnecessary second definition of chemically dependent person or
- to substance use disorder, dependency to substance use disorder, but<01:14:16.080><c> the</c><01:14:
- ><c> chemically</c><01:14:22.000><c> dependent</c> adjective phrases chemically dependent adjective phrases
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- It should not depend upon who gallery. It should not depend upon who gallery.
- So we depend a sales tax in the nation. So we depend a sales tax in the nation.
- exemption from $100,000 to dependent exemption from $100,000 to dependent exemption from $100,000 to
- It changes of the dependent exemption. It changes of the dependent exemption.
- qualify for what what is your dependency qualify for what what is your dependency exemption, what is
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Tue Mar 12, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
- So if they get the education to these types of programs and knowing that one day they can't depend on
- So if they get the education to these types of programs and knowing that one day they can't depend on
- So if they get the education to these types of programs and knowing that one day they can't depend on
- ...depend on a shipment coming in.
- on what that is so to depending on what that is so to potentially<01:43:29.880><c> address</c><01:43
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- His entire life depends on the care they get through an emergency Medicaid waiver.
- Why are we causing so much pain across so many families in this country who depend on basic needs so
- </c> programs American families depend on. programs American families depend on.
- It would only apply to able-bodied adults without dependents.
- the very people that depend on it every<02:56:42.240><c> single</c><02:56:42.560><c> day.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 16, 2026 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- What safeguards are there to prevent schools from becoming too dependent on state funding for Title IX
- So if I'm understanding your question right, it would depend on where they're enrolled too, because of
- I would imagine there are other options and opportunities that would exist for them, and it would depend
- So sometimes our smaller institutions, you know, could possibly cost more, or depending on where they're
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And when you make a change, you have to do it in four different sections, depending on who the insurer
- It depends on what we get today, tomorrow, and Sunday.
- It depends on what we get today at tomorrow.
- It depends on what we get today, at tomorrow and Sunday.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first took up the committee substitute for HB 38, a complex insurance bill concerning coverage for prosthetics, orthotics, and complex rehab technology. The sponsor and expert witness explained that the substitute made technical clarifications across multiple sections of law, including explicit coverage language, restoration of services and supplies, and replacement timing rules to avoid overuse while preserving access when a patient’s medical needs change. They said the changes had been reviewed and supported by the Office of Superintendent of Insurance and insurers, and there was no opposition from the public.
Members asked about the need to return the bill to committee because of the number of statutory changes, and the sponsor said the Speaker wanted a clean committee substitute before floor action. The committee adopted the substitute and then approved a do pass recommendation on the committee substitute for HB 38, with no opposition.
The committee then heard House Memorial 59, which requests a study of fair compensation for foster parents, including consideration of a cost-of-living allowance, with findings due to the Legislative Health and Human Services Committee by November 30. CYFD testified that the study would likely use a contractor and that the department already has related recruitment, retention, and placement work underway. Members asked about foster parent numbers, foster care plus stipends, Social Security benefits for children in care, and clothing allowances; CYFD explained current payment structures, including a $50 monthly clothing amount built into the rate and separate vouchers in some cases. The committee heard supportive testimony from the New Mexico Child First Network and then voted do pass on HM 59 without opposition. The chair announced there would be no meeting the next day and adjourned the meeting.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
ACT 310, SLH 2025 Nonprofit Grants Program Informational Briefing 11-20-2025
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- this funding as soon as possible so you can still get operations going and help people who really depend
- operations going and help people uh who operations going and help people uh who really<00:02:14.959><c> depend
- </c><00:02:16.959><c> We</c><00:02:17.200><c> want</c> really depend on your services.
- We want really depend on your services.
Summary:
The hearing was an informational briefing on Act 310, which set aside $50 million for nonprofit and community organizations facing uncertainty, especially amid federal funding disruptions. Speakers thanked Aloha United Way for handling applications, as well as the governor, lieutenant governor, House and Senate leadership, and legislative staff for helping craft the measure and review more than 200 applications totaling over $150 million in requests. They noted the funding was intended as a safety net for organizations serving at-risk populations and those that had lost federal support, with priority given to healthcare, human services, education, the arts, and food distribution.
The co-chair then presented the recommended award list, describing it as aimed at programs with broad reach and high impact. The list included a large number of nonprofits and community providers across the state, such as food banks, health centers, youth and family services, domestic violence and legal aid organizations, cultural and educational groups, and hospitals. Several of the larger awards mentioned included Hui Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club of the Big Island, West Hawaii Community Health Center, The Food Basket, and multiple Maui and Oahu service organizations.
After the full list was read, the chair asked for discussion or objections. Hearing none, the committee adopted the list of nonprofit awards as read. The briefing then adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/27/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> would all have to contemplate depending would all have to contemplate depending on<04:23:29.600>
- </c><04:32:57.199><c> on</c> you know pretty commonly depending on you know pretty commonly depending
- It depends on location. It depends on how large a facility wants to be.
- It depends on location. It depends on how large a facility wants to be.
- It depends on location. might look like. It depends on location.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 23, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Their lives are depending on it.
- Their lives are depending on it.
- Their lives are depending on it.
- Their lives are depending on it.
- Their lives are depending on it.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce Jul 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It depends on what the weather is at any given day.
- It depends on what the weather is at any given day.
- Wind, it'll depend on if the wind's blowing.
- And it will be different depending on the study area.
- We doubled down on weather-dependent energy.
Summary:
The Senate Business and Commerce Committee held its third interim hearing on Texas electric grid reliability and 765 kV transmission lines/private property rights. Chair Schwertner opened by noting record ERCOT summer demand of 91,089 MW and emphasized the committee’s focus on managing rapid load growth, ensuring adequate generation, and protecting homeowners, businesses, landowners, and ratepayers. The committee also adopted strict two-minute limits for public testimony and planned to hear invited witnesses first, then public testimony.
PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson, ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas, and OPUC Chief Counsel Benjamin Barclay testified on Senate Bill 6 implementation, large-load interconnection, transmission cost allocation, and market design. Gleeson said the PUC has adopted or is finalizing rules on net metering/co-location, large load interconnection standards, and a transmission cost recovery rule that would move from 4CP to 12CP, lengthen the interval to 30 minutes, and add a minimum demand charge to better allocate costs to large loads. Vegas explained ERCOT’s new batch process for large loads, saying it provides year-by-year capacity allocations, clearer financial obligations, and a transmission plan; he reported 205 GW eligible for Batch Zero, with 65 GW classified as baseload, 25 GW in an intermediate category, and 114 GW as allocated load. Barclay supported the changes as better protection for residential and small commercial customers, while warning that the minimum demand charge may need an exit-fee concept to address stranded costs if large loads leave.
Members pressed witnesses on whether additional market changes are needed to attract dispatchable thermal generation and whether DRS/DRRS Plus could become a capacity-market substitute. Gleeson and Vegas said the current market still favors solar, batteries, and other low-variable-cost resources, and that more incentives may be needed for gas and other thermal generation; Gleeson said the commission’s reliability standard assessment will begin this year and conclude next year with a 2029 outlook. They described DRS as an ancillary service for intraday reliability and DRS Plus as a proposed real-time revenue mechanism for thermal resources during scarcity, not a forward capacity market. Senators also questioned whether 12CP could still be gamed, whether curtailment authority under SB 6 should be expanded from EEA 2 to earlier stages, and whether the batch process should be bifurcated so traditional industrial loads are handled differently from data centers. Witnesses said the batch process is intended to prevent speculative projects from driving transmission costs, that most large-load projects are data centers, and that future rules may need to better distinguish among types of large loads.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Management Jun 11th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Legislative Management
Transcript Highlights:
- Okay, so again, I'm just without repeating myself, I just, so we're completely dependent on the parents
- Hogue and Representative Bosch, if the school was participating, then the reimbursement would be dependent
- so it's a, it's, Okay, so again, I'm just without repeating myself, I just, so we're completely dependent
- Hogue and Representative Bosch, if the school was participating, then the reimbursement would be dependent
- Funding is dependent on that, so because at this point in our history—and things can always change at
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Feb 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a plan that we developed that's meant to go over 15 years, possibly a little bit longer depending
- This is obviously going to flex depending on... Decarbonizing our entire campus.
- This is obviously going to flex, depending on funding capabilities and availability to the university
- Depending on what season we're in, the water may be a couple degrees warmer or cooler when we push it
- Depending on what season we're in, the water may be a couple degrees warmer or cooler when we push it
Summary:
The Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee first waived the five-day notice rule and held a public hearing on Substitute House Bill 2525, which would establish a Heritage Orchard Program at Washington State University. Staff explained the bill was narrowed from the original version and would require WSU to maintain a registry of heritage orchards and a list of rare and lost apple varieties, with a null and void clause and fiscal note available. Representative Gloria Mendoza testified in support, describing Washington’s apple history and the effort to identify and preserve old apple trees still found on farms and trails around the state. Members asked questions about how the program would locate trees and preserve historic varieties, but no vote was taken on the bill during the hearing.
The committee then heard several gubernatorial appointments to higher education boards. Representative Deborah Inteman was nominated to the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Bryce W. McKibben to the Pierce College Board of Trustees, former Senator David Frockt to the Western Washington University Board of Trustees, and former Senator Christine Rolfes to the Olympic College Board of Trustees. Each appointee described their background in higher education, public service, and community college or university advocacy, and members asked about attendance, board service, and how they would help bridge legislative and institutional priorities. The committee also held a work session on Central Washington University’s geothermal and decarbonization efforts, with staff explaining the university’s open-loop geothermal system, planned geo-eco plants, and climate action goals tied to state clean building and decarbonization mandates. CWU officials said the project is intended to reduce emissions, support campus heating and cooling, and serve as a living laboratory for students.
In executive session, the committee moved to report a panel of gubernatorial appointments, including the higher education appointments heard that day, with a recommendation that they be confirmed. The motion passed by voice vote, and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Budget and Fiscal Review
Transcript Highlights:
- So that will then depend on the needs of the different agencies?
- What other operational money are we depending upon other than— is that the federal grants?
- So... ...we're depending upon other than— is that the federal grants year after year?
- SB 79 and so many other policies, GGRF, the climate bond, they depend on transit-oriented development
- The pandemic hit; like most commuter-dependent systems, we saw our ridership plummet.
Summary:
The Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee heard two measures: AB 107, a budget bill junior making largely technical changes to the 2023, 2024, and 2025 budget acts, and AB 117, a trailer bill authorizing a $590 million loan structure to support four Bay Area transit agencies through the Metropolitan Transportation Commission using unallocated Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program funds. Finance explained AB 107 included technical fixes such as extending encumbrance periods, updating federal authority, correcting fiscal language, moving $20 million for California travel promotion from Visit California to GoBiz, and adding an APA exemption for implementation of already-approved climate bond programs. AB 117 was described as a cost-neutral regional solution with a 12-year loan term, two years interest-only, and repayment secured through existing state transit funding streams, with oversight by CalSTA, CTC, and MTC to limit impacts on other projects.
Members raised concerns about transparency, competitive bidding, and whether APA exemptions and no-bid or emergency processes could reduce oversight, while supporters argued the exemptions were needed to get voter-approved climate and wildfire-related funds out the door. On AB 117, senators questioned whether the loan could become a de facto bailout if a Bay Area sales tax measure fails, whether post-pandemic ridership declines and safety/fare-evasion issues are temporary or structural, and whether the loan could jeopardize TIRCP-funded capital projects such as BART Phase 2. Transit agencies and local representatives testified in support, saying ridership is recovering, the loan is critical to avoid service cuts, and the Bay Area economy depends on transit stability.
The committee first passed AB 107 on a 9-4 vote and AB 117 on a 9-4 vote, then held both bills on call. After recess, absent members returned and both measures were lifted from call and passed with 11 votes each. The committee then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So that will then depend on the needs of the different transportation agencies?
- What other operational money are we depending upon other than those? Is that the federal grants?
- We're depending upon other than those? Is that the federal grants year after year?
- SB 79 and so many other policies, GGRF, the climate bond, they depend on transit-oriented development
- The pandemic hit; like most commuter-dependent systems, we saw our ridership plummet.
Summary:
The Senate Budget Committee heard two bills: AB 107, a budget bill junior making largely technical changes to the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Budget Acts, and AB 117, a trailer bill authorizing a regional transit loan package for Bay Area agencies. Department of Finance staff said AB 107 contains no new state money or new policy items, but makes adjustments such as extending encumbrance periods, updating federal authority, moving $20 million in tourism promotion funding from Visit California to GoBiz, and adding an APA exemption for certain climate bond program guidelines. AB 117 would allow CalSTA to loan up to $590 million from unallocated Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program funds to MTC, which would then lend to BART, Muni, Caltrain, and AC Transit; the loans would run 12 years with two years interest-only, and the state said the structure is intended to be cost-neutral and protected by repayment safeguards.
Committee discussion focused heavily on transparency, oversight, and whether the transit loan could jeopardize future projects or become a de facto bailout if a Bay Area sales tax measure fails. Several senators questioned the need for the APA exemption in AB 107, arguing that emergency or existing public processes might provide better oversight, while supporters said the exemption was needed to get voter-approved climate bond funds out the door and that the language had already been agreed to in the budget process. On AB 117, senators raised concerns about declining ridership, fare evasion, safety, post-pandemic travel patterns, repayment sources, and the impact on other TIRCP projects such as BART Phase 2. Finance staff and transit representatives responded that ridership changes were driven by COVID-era shifts, labor and safety issues, and changing commute patterns, and that the loan would be secured against existing state transit assistance streams rather than general fund dollars.
Public comment was largely supportive of both bills. Water, natural resources, and environmental groups backed the APA exemption in AB 107, saying it would speed implementation of Proposition 4 funding for water recycling, wildfire, coastal resilience, and related projects. Transit agencies and labor groups supported AB 117, saying the loan is needed to stabilize operations and preserve service while local revenue measures and efficiency efforts are pursued; San Francisco, Caltrain, BART, and AC Transit all testified in favor, though San Jose asked for stronger protections for previously approved TIRCP-funded projects. The committee first passed AB 107 and AB 117 on 8-4 and 9-4 votes, placed them on call, then later lifted the calls and both bills ultimately passed with 11 votes each and were sent out of committee.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Feb 10th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- These facilities are important to process the needed materials that we are dependent upon internationally
- We're trying to get away from that, and Missouri possesses the ability to eliminate a lot of that dependency
- So it could be a one-time appropriation, or it could be continued year to year, and it depends on what
- The way I'm seeing this, yes, it's an opportunity for the United States to be less dependent on China
- That's really, for the United States to be less dependent on China.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Now we'll move on, members, to tab number two, SB 422, automated dependent surveillance broadcasts by
- Senate Bill 422 defines automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, or ADS-B, as an advanced aviation
- Now we'll move on members to tab number two, SB 422, automated dependent surveillance broadcasts by Senator
- Senate Bill 422 defines automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts, or ADS-B, as an advanced aviation
- knowing that you're there, what your altitude is, possibly what your direction and your speed is, depending
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met and first took up CS/SB 86, which would make operation of a commercial motor vehicle by an unauthorized alien an imminent safety hazard and require lawful presence, a valid CDL, English proficiency, and ability to communicate with law enforcement. The bill also authorizes impoundment, a $250,000 civil penalty on the motor carrier, and an out-of-service order until violations are corrected. After adopting an amendment and hearing support from the Florida PBA, the committee reported the bill favorably on a vote with Senator Arrington voting no.
The committee then considered CS/SB 706, which preempts naming of major commercial service airports to the state and would rename Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport. An amendment added FAA approval, trademark authorization, and a flexible implementation period for Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County representatives supported the measure, and the bill was reported favorably. The committee also passed CS/SB 1670, a specialty license plate bill for the “outsider” plate, after amending the distribution of proceeds so the Huber Brothers Foundation may receive up to 10% instead of 25%.
Next, the committee approved CS/SB 1054, which increases penalties for traffic infractions that result in a crash after running a red light or stop sign, including higher fines, license suspensions, and a one-year bodily injury insurance requirement after an injury crash. Law enforcement testimony supported the bill. The committee also considered CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation surveillance data, which would bar use of that data to calculate or collect landing-related fees; an amendment narrowed the prohibition to landing and touch-and-go fee scenarios. Aviation groups and pilots supported the bill as protecting safety and preventing surprise billing, while airport representatives said they could still charge landing fees but would need to rely on more manual methods. The committee reported CS/SB 422 favorably, and the meeting adjourned after all measures were approved.