Transcript Highlights:

• And then they meet, they beat way down there.
• So I'd like to distill this down so we have one law consistent.
• I'm just as bad a driver down there as I would be up here, you know.
• They went down the wrong way because the sign was in English.
• Went down the wrong way because the sign was in English.

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Why are they down? Because parents are afraid to send their kids to school.
• You don't need wind. You don't need the sun to shine. It's just based upon what?
• And it's time that we stop listening to their point of view in trying to water down our crime.
• All crimes have gone down significantly over the last two or three decades.
• crime is going down.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They were forced to deal with practice and regatta cancellations due to weather and high winds, but none
• private schools, teams from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and also overcame treacherous wind

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted several congratulatory resolutions, including one honoring Thomas Dayhill on his 100th birthday. The chamber also took up a petition and bill to promote safety of dogs in kennels; after suspending the applicable rules, the matter was referred to the Municipalities and Regional Government Committee. In addition, the Senate advanced a House bill establishing a sick leave bank for a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office employee, ordering it to a third reading after suspending the rules. The Senate later welcomed the Hingham girls crew team, recognizing them as the 2025 Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association Spring State Champions. The introduction highlighted the team’s season, including early-morning practices, weather-related cancellations, and their championship performance in difficult conditions, and members were invited to congratulate the athletes. The Committee on Ways and Means reported a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill, Senate No. 2529, with direct appropriations of $532,508. The Senate adopted an order setting the bill for second reading on June 18, 2025, with amendments due electronically by June 16, and providing for immediate third reading after amendment. The Senate also adopted a resolution designating August 9 and 10, 2025 as a sales tax holiday, and referred a petition concerning accidental death benefits for the surviving spouse of former Boston firefighter Matthew M. Troy to the Committee on Public Service after suspending Joint Rule 12. The chamber then adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• We do 5% down 30-year loans.
• Also, the Auxiliary... ...sponsors 600 girls that go to Texas Lutheran down in Saguin every year.
• When I was state commander I had an opportunity to address that group of young ladies down there.
• Our passing and so that organization at the national level will be winding.
• down operations.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Same for wind.
• When they took the windmill down, they said they couldn't take the cement base down because it was too
• field when they took the windmill down field when they took the windmill down they<00:31:45.639>
• <00:36:44.240> in happens with a polar vortex down in happens with a polar vortex down in
• grow up burning the whole thing down grow up burning the whole thing down Senator<01:43:01.000><

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• [Music] seconds, repres— [Music] Representative Freeman, you got to give me a thumbs up or thumbs down
• He said they heard in committee that, hey, you know, up could be down, down could be up, it could be
• Wind turbines frequently use a diesel motor to start them because the blades are so heavy that the wind
• Yes, I would agree to that, and it falls under the same problem as the wind turbines.
• up or down. Representative Marco, up or down? Have all members present had an opportunity to vote?

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• really leaves them upside down really leaves them upside down financially<03:46:33.240> in
• They'd have to shut down the schools, which shuts down the cafeterias.
• They'd have to shut down the schools, which shuts down the cafeterias.
• shuts to shut down the schools which shuts down<03:56:16.760> the<03:56:17.320> the<03
• Um I for the wind pool on the coast.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 4 March, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then heard several guest introductions, including a minister for the day, visiting school groups, forestry and farm organizations, and members of the Divine Nine. Members also recognized the East Webster Wolverines football team, the East Webster non-tumbling cheer champions, and the Simpson Academy Lady Cougars softball team for state championships. The chamber then moved to the calendar after dispensing with the journal reading. On the concurrence calendar, the House concurred in House Bill 1758 by a vote of 120-0 after members noted the Senate had made only grammatical changes. On the general calendar, the House passed Senate Bill 2126, with a strike-all amendment clarifying that sex-offender registry restrictions on name changes still allow changes for marriage or divorce with notice; the bill passed 118-0. The House also passed Senate Bill 2230, expanding authority for electronic hearings, notices, and certain electronic orders and warrants for justice, circuit, and county court judges on misdemeanors, by 116-0. Senate Bill 2631, creating a Mississippi Grain Indemnity Act to help grain producers recover losses if a buyer goes bankrupt, passed 121-0. Senate Bill 2637, giving the Northeast District livestock shows flexibility to move locations if facilities are inadequate, passed 121-0 after questions about the Verona site and possible improvements. Senate Bill 2648, allowing MSU Extension Service assistance with poultry litter plans and amended to include Alcorn State University in developing comprehensive nutrient management plans, passed 121-0. Senate Bill 2809, concerning ag theft officers’ firearm rights in the event of death or retirement, passed 116-2. Senate Bill 2638, removing a reverse repealer from a meat-labeling bill, passed 119-0. The House also began consideration of Senate Bill 2399, which would authorize DPS security personnel at certain Mississippi Department of Agriculture facilities to respond to security alarms because those facilities were omitted from the Capitol complex security arrangement. The transcript ends during the explanation of that bill, before final action is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• For gusty winds, play with that little box down there. Again, I really appreciate that.
• I was out there working my bad boot down and out and up and down. It was kind of out there.

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• I hope we don’t go down this route.
• I hope we don’t go down this route.
• I hope we don’t go down this route.
• I hope we don’t go down this route.
• down there, but we don't feel safe." down there, but we don't feel safe."

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Ideally, it's nearby the farm operations to cut down on travel time, but I wouldn't say it's entirely
• <00:10:09.959> on<00:10:10.079> the<00:10:10.240> travel operations uh to cut down
• on the travel operations uh to cut down on the travel time time time um<00:10:13.680> but<00:
• <00:26:27.880> the<00:26:28.000> street lives down the street lives down the street
• Even as they're temporary, because there's so much wind behind making them permanent, we have quite a

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1294 HD2, which would create a workforce housing working group within the Department of Agriculture to address agricultural workforce housing shortages. The Department of Agriculture supported the bill’s intent but emphasized that the first step should be a study to determine actual housing demand, noting many farmers have very low incomes and may not be able to support housing costs. A DHHL representative said the department supports the measure as a first step but does not currently plan to expand housing on its agricultural lands; members also discussed the distinction between agricultural and pastoral leases and asked for follow-up information on lease numbers and ranchers growing feed. Testimony on HB 1294 was overwhelmingly supportive, with farm and farmers’ organizations saying housing is critical to sustaining agriculture and should be located near farm operations when possible. Members questioned how housing eligibility would be enforced and whether federal housing funds could be used. The committee reported 38 testimonies in support, none opposed, and two comments, then voted to pass HB 1294 HD2 with amendments, including a date defect to July 1, 2050; the motion carried with five in favor and the recommendations were adopted. The committee then took up HB 428 HD1, establishing the Hawaii Farm to Families Program to address food shortages and requiring reports before the 2026 regular session. The Department of Agriculture urged the bill’s continuation and appropriations, citing rescinded federal grant programs and a planned $1.1 million application to support food banks and kalo production. Food banks, the Hawaii Farm Bureau, the Hawaii Farmers Union, and other groups strongly supported the measure, describing rising demand for charitable food assistance, especially for fresh produce and protein, and noting that many families are struggling despite working multiple jobs. Witnesses also described school pantry and backpack programs, food rescue partnerships with retailers, and the need for more stable state support; one witness asked for at least $5 million in funding for farm families. Committee members asked about food insecurity levels, food safety, abuse of food assistance, and how the program would connect farmers with schools and food banks. Food bank representatives said they already work with DOE school pantry programs and inspect all donated food for safety, and they suggested a grant or escrow-style payment model could help farmers by reducing reimbursement delays. The transcript does not show a final vote on HB 428 before the excerpt ends.

Transcript Highlights:

• owners the swept rate will go down owners the swept rate will go down somewhat<00:21:45.640>
• <00:50:10.280> so need to pay is going down so need to pay is going down so theoretically<
• swept rate would probably go down swept rate would probably go down because<00:50:31.079> you're
• <01:00:32.319> to<01:00:32.640> then comes down to then comes down to then is<01:00
• <04:07:32.040> or means solar or wind or means solar or wind or Hydro<04:07:34.840> so<

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Contracting out could slow down the process, and if the review is insufficient due to lack of technical
• Contracting out could actually slow down Contracting out could actually slow down the<00:18:39.400
• <00:57:44.119> resources intermittent solar and wind resources intermittent solar and wind
• <01:13:01.679> this now I don't don't want to go down this now I don't don't want to go down
• The cards that I've been dealt is that the Sherco power plant will be finally shut down in 2030.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• I want to kind of go back to. to Chairman Lambert's question on, you know, we do a lot down here that
• Part of the reason, even if the hospital stays open, is that they're closing down their labor and delivery
• What winds up happening is, at the same time that we're holding tuition and fees steady, we've done this
• So you wind up with universities that are not supported by the Permanent University Fund scrambling to

Bills: HB42, HB 125, HB 1233, HB2853, HB3148, HB3326, HB3701, HB4066, HB4361, HB4762, HB4909, HB4912, HB42, HB125

Keywords: higher education, funding, financial allocation, state budget, Texas A&M University, University of Houston, education funding, medical education, osteopathic medicine, healthcare workforce, Tarleton State University, industry-recognized credentials, workforce development, career opportunities, feasibility study, student fees, university funding, student union, education, UT El Paso

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• /c><00:10:48.320> bring<00:10:48.560> the<00:10:48.720> cost<00:10:49.040> down
• <00:10:49.360> because<00:10:49.600> it order to bring the cost down because it order
• to bring the cost down because it does<00:10:50.000> need<00:10:50.160> to<00:10:50.240
• Just close down the project. Uh, with your agreement, we'll open this up for any comment.
• > response Chairman, that's a long-winded response Chairman, that's a long-winded response of<

Bills: HB0111, HB0112, HB0122

Keywords: capital construction, state funding, Wyoming, major maintenance, community colleges, task force, legislative services, budget appropriation, unexpended funds, sunset clause, healthcare, rural health, transformation program, funding, incentives, training, access, perpetuity fund, 916, all

Transcript Highlights:

• if we were at whole, maybe we could withstand these federal cuts that are coming, but we're already down
• coming, but we're already down there. coming, but we're already down there.
• So, uh, we have to break it down for us. So how much is out of ticket sales?
• <01:32:47.600> So uh we have to break it down for us.
• So uh we have to break it down for us.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, for example, people coming down the Pali Highway where the speed limit drops, airport viaduct where
• Uh, for example, people coming down the Pali Highway where the speed limit drops, airport viaduct where
• That's where it comes down.
• >> That's where it comes down. >> That's where it comes down.
• and solar and electricity like wind and solar and enough<00:59:05.440> energy<00:59:05.839>

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The Committee on Transportation heard several bills, beginning with SB 2010, which would authorize impoundment of motor vehicles for certain alleged or committed traffic violations. The Department of Transportation supported the bill, while the Department of the Attorney General asked for clarification in section 4 on who could seek remedies and what remedies would be available. The Office of the Public Defender opposed the measure, citing unclear officer-initiated impound criteria, potential strain on judicial or administrative resources, and concerns about hardship for families and indigent owners; the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill with amendments, saying it should be limited to traffic offenses and could serve as an alternative to fines or imprisonment. The chair then recessed before moving to the next items. The committee next heard SB 2527 on commercial driver licensing, which would require state and county firefighters exempt from CDL requirements to be subject to an alcohol and substance abuse policy equivalent to or stronger than federal DOT standards. DOT, the Department of Human Resources Development, county officials, and the Hawaiʻi Firefighters Association all indicated support. SB 2697, which would prohibit driving on roadway shoulders except in limited circumstances, also drew DOT support, with the Attorney General, judiciary, and others submitting comments. SB 2812, requiring driver license applicants to be tested on the dangers larger vehicles pose to pedestrians and bicyclists, was supported by DOT but opposed by the Public Defender, who argued the excessive-speeding portion was too broad for first offenses and that the DUI-related language was unnecessary because DUI relicensing already requires re-examination. SB 291, clarifying that drivers whose licenses were revoked for certain alcohol-related offenses must undergo re-examination before relicensing, received DOT support. The committee then took up SB 3044, which would remove references to pedestrian countdown timers and the requirement that pedestrians begin crossing before the timer starts. DOT opposed the bill, but Hawaiʻi Appleseed supported it, arguing the current rule is confusing and can lead to citations even when pedestrians can safely cross. The Department of Health submitted late comments emphasizing the importance of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and physical activity, and the chair noted the split in testimony. Finally, SB 2995 proposed a zero-emissions rideshare rebate program funded by a rideshare fee and administered by DOT. Earthjustice strongly supported the bill, describing it as a fee-and-rebate structure to help rideshare drivers transition to zero-emissions vehicles. A witness for Tom Yamachika suggested that if the state wants to tax ridesharing, it should amend existing tax law instead of creating a new chapter, but the bill’s supporters said DOT was better suited to administer the rebate program and that similar models exist in California and Washington. The committee also heard SB 3153, which would authorize DOT to designate airport special district zones at airports statewide to improve security and enforcement; DOT’s airports deputy director supported the measure, saying it would clarify jurisdiction and help address trespassing and hazards, and senators asked about boundaries, mapping, and coordination with the Attorney General. No votes were taken in the portion of the hearing provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• They are shutting down.
• things down.
• We don't seem to be winding down.
• has been going down.
• drill down.

Keywords: 908, all

Transcript Highlights:

• They are shutting down.
• things down.
• And again, speaking only for our unit... ...we don't seem to be winding down.
• has been going down.
• drill down.

Summary: The committee first approved the minutes and then received a lengthy DPI presentation from Stanley Schauer on statewide reading and math assessment data for students with and without disabilities. He explained the assessment systems used over time, the absence of 2019-20 data, and how North Dakota’s standards are set by educators. Members asked about alternate assessments, cohort trends, the apparent drop in proficiency in higher grades, and the new NDA+ assessment. Schauer emphasized that the biggest pattern in the data was the relative stability of students with disabilities, the post-pandemic drop and partial recovery, and the need to focus on reducing the novice category. He also said the state plans to revisit high school standard setting and that future data could be broken out by program, disability category, and schools using science-of-math or other initiatives. Public testimony from special education staff suggested that the flat performance of students with disabilities during COVID likely reflected continued services and intensive supports, and committee members discussed whether the current disparity goal is realistic and whether growth measures would be more useful than simple proficiency buckets. After the presentation, the committee took a short break and then moved into discussion of special education funding models. Chair Richter said members should contact Schauer directly with ideas for additional data views and noted that the committee would continue its work on funding and possible model changes. Brandon Bomback of Grand Forks Public Schools began a presentation arguing that the special education funding formula, especially the weighting factor, should be reconsidered if the committee wants a system that better reflects accountability and student needs. He said his comments were based on the perspective of a larger district and focused on the special education weighting factor rather than other parts of the formula. The remainder of his presentation was not included in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• They are shutting down.
• things down.
• down.
• has been going down.
• drill down.

Summary: The committee met with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 minutes, and received a lengthy Department of Public Instruction presentation from Stanley Schauer Jr. on North Dakota student performance data in math and ELA, with comparisons between students with disabilities and students without disabilities. Schauer explained the assessment systems used, the 1% alternate assessment cap for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, the absence of 2019-20 data due to the pandemic, and how state standards are set by North Dakota educators. Members asked about cohort trends, the role of alternate assessments, grade-level patterns, and whether the state should focus more on reducing the novice category than on moving students from approaching to proficient. Schauer also discussed the new NDA Plus assessment, the state’s planned growth model, and the possibility of future breakdowns by disability category or by schools using science-of-math approaches. Special education educators testified that students with disabilities continued to receive services during COVID because of FAPE obligations, which likely helped limit learning loss, and emphasized that IEP teams focus on individual growth rather than only proficiency buckets. Committee members then shifted to special education funding and possible funding models. Brandon Bombach of Grand Forks Public Schools presented on the state aid formula, focusing on the special education weighting factor and arguing that the current formula does not adequately respond to growing student needs because it counts enrollment but does not adjust when the number of students with IEPs rises. He used examples to show that a district can have the same enrollment and receive the same weighting even if the number of students needing services increases. Members discussed whether the formula should be tied more closely to actual need and accountability, and the chair indicated that the committee would continue gathering data and ideas for a later meeting.

Transcript Highlights:

• You basically have to wind it down to remove it as an entity, and part of this process will be figuring
• these bonds down to get away from having this kind of entity?
• something to encourage the efficient use of that, so it’s not being accusatory at all, but somebody down
• There’s a case that occurred last year where a property owner tore down a 19th-century shotgun house
• cost... ...historic property, and it's just a cost of doing business to go ahead and just tear it down

Bills: SB348, SB444, SB485, SB517, HB87, HB115, HB162, HB362, HB368, HB377, HB431, HB441, HB466, HB664, HB741, HB822, HB990, HB1243

Keywords: motor vehicles, enforcement, administrative support, law enforcement, private service provider, regulatory compliance, expropriation, public purpose, property rights, compensation, city governance, St. George, insurance premium tax, city of St. George, municipal authority, local taxation, East Baton Rouge Parish, economic development, Baton Rouge North, commissioners

Summary: The committee on local and municipal affairs met on May 7, 2026, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up a series of local bills. HB 362 creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish was reported favorably without objection. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew questions about whether it targeted a specific entity and about how long an entity should be out of good standing; the committee adopted an amendment changing the trigger to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would give the Orleans Parish City Council more authority over the Sewer and Water Board. The sponsor, Council President J.P. Morrell, and Representative Hilfordy argued the bill would move New Orleans toward a more local, responsive public-works model and help address long-standing dysfunction. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified that it supported increased local control but urged a formal study or transition plan so the city would document the future governance structure. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying ownership of assets and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills and other local measures. SB 348, allowing third-party administrative support for motor vehicle enforcement, and SB 444, granting expropriation authority for certain public projects, were reported favorably. SB 485, transferring insurance premium tax authority to the City of St. George, was initially amended but then reconsidered; the amendment was stripped and the bill was reported favorably. HB 990, concerning Jefferson Parish and unpaid water/sewer bills on multifamily properties, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish property-tax rebates, HB 664 raising parish ordinance fines, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief for the Village of Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil-service pay restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 updating a crime prevention district fee, HB 368 raising fines for improper demolition of historic properties, and HB 441 returning Sewer and Water Board employees to city civil service were all reported favorably, most without objection. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete 16 hours of annual training, was amended to add continuing legal education and national conferences and then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.