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ND
Transcript Highlights:
- you asked how we were coming on the environmental impact statement for Highway 85 south of the interstate
- those projects funded moving forward, we have not started on any environmental work south of the interstate
- It goes from the interstate right around the New Salem area north to Hanover, which is about 17 miles
- So we do not have funding to fund Highway 85 from the interstate to 200.
- into a contract to build that, we would not start the environmental document to go south of any interstate
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- you asked how we were coming on the environmental impact statement for Highway 85 south of the interstate
- those projects funded moving forward, we have not started on any environmental work south of the interstate
- It goes from the interstate right around the New Salem area north to Hanover, which is about 17 miles
- So we do not have funding to fund Highway 85 from the interstate to 200.
- into a contract to build that, we would not start the environmental document to go south of any interstate
Summary:
The Budget Section met to approve prior minutes and receive a series of budget, revenue, and program updates from OMB, the Tax Department, DOT, DMR, and DPI. OMB reported that general fund revenues through May were about $76 million below the legislative forecast, driven mainly by individual income tax and sales tax shortfalls, though the biennium is still projected to end with a positive balance. OMB also reviewed oil price and production assumptions, the budget stabilization fund transfer above its cap, Legacy Fund performance, federal grant applications, fiscal irregularities, tobacco settlement proceeds, budget guidelines for agencies, vacancy savings, and the DAPL settlement, noting that most of the settlement funds had been deposited but a small amount of accrued interest would require a future deficiency request.
The committee then considered Emergency Commission requests. It approved requests for Public Service Commission abandoned mine lands federal authority, an Attorney General FTE and related funding for criminal investigator work tied to the Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, and a DPI transfer for bridge software costs. After discussion, the committee also approved DPI’s request for a $500,000 transfer for the food vendor program, despite questions about the program’s savings and cash-flow structure. Later, the Tax Commissioner presented the primary residence credit program, reporting that current biennium costs are expected to exceed the appropriation by about $22 million and explaining how the credit interacts with homestead and disabled veteran credits and the 3% property tax levy cap.
The Legacy and Budget Stabilization Fund Advisory Board reported strong returns for both funds, and DOT sought and received approval for two flexible fund highway projects on ND 49 and ND 31. DOT also updated members on Highway 85 construction and said remaining flex fund dollars were essentially fully allocated. DMR reported on the abandoned well plugging and site reclamation fund, noting North Dakota’s relatively small orphan well inventory, current and projected fund balances, rising remediation costs, and a possible need to adjust the fund cap in future sessions. Finally, DPI outlined the new integrated formula gap funding program, explaining that it compensates school districts that cannot reach the assumed 60-mill local contribution because of the 3% levy cap; the first year’s gap funding totaled about $1.8 million, with future costs expected to grow.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Budget Section Jun 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- you asked how we were coming on the environmental impact statement for Highway 85 south of the interstate
- those projects funded moving forward, we have not started on any environmental work south of the interstate
- It goes from the interstate right around the New Salem area north to Hanover, which is about 17 miles
- So we do not have funding to fund Highway 85 from the interstate to 200.
- into a contract to build that, we would not start the environmental document to go south of any interstate
Summary:
The Budget Section approved the March 18 minutes and received an OMB update showing the general fund is still ahead of the budgeted starting point, but revenues through May are now about $76 million below the legislative forecast, driven mainly by individual income tax and sales tax shortfalls. OMB also reported the budget stabilization fund is above its cap, meaning a transfer to the general fund is expected, and reviewed oil price/production assumptions, noting continued volatility. Members asked about the income tax netting process, the sales tax decline, oil price discounts/premiums, natural gas taxation, and when the executive branch would present its revenue forecast.
The committee then acted on several Emergency Commission requests. It approved, as a group, requests for federal mine reclamation funds for the Public Service Commission, an additional criminal investigator FTE and funding for the Attorney General’s office, and a DPI transfer for bridge software costs. It separately approved DPI request 2164 for $500,000 to support the food vendor program after debate over whether the program’s savings were known and whether the money was simply a pass-through. OMB also reported on federal grants, fiscal irregularities, tobacco settlement proceeds, budget guidelines for agencies, FTE pool usage, vacancy savings, and the DAPL settlement, noting the settlement funds had been deposited and that a deficiency appropriation may be needed later to cover remaining accrued interest.
Tax Commissioner Brian Kroshus presented on the primary residence credit program, saying participation has grown sharply and that the current biennium will likely need about $431 million, roughly $22 million above the appropriation. He explained how the credit interacts with homestead and disabled veteran benefits, how the 3% property tax cap works, and why county valuations and mill rates vary. The committee also received a Legacy Fund/Budget Stabilization Fund report showing strong returns, and DOT Director Ron Henke received approval for two Flex Fund highway projects on ND 49 and ND 31. Henke also explained remaining Highway 85 funding and said the department is exploring uses for leftover state dollars. Finally, the Department of Mineral Resources reported on abandoned well plugging and site restoration, noting North Dakota remains in relatively strong shape compared with other states, and DPI began a presentation on gap funding tied to the 3% levy cap, reporting 24 districts received $1.8 million in the first year and projecting higher future needs.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 037 Feb 20th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- concerning allowing a local government to locate an automated vehicle identification system on an interstate
- It was brought about that it was all about safety and where you can be on an interstate and if it goes
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be <00:46:58.800>on <00:46:58.960>an <00:46:59.200>interstate - <00:46:59.599>
and <00:46:59.839>if <00:47:00.000>it you can be on an interstate - and if it you can be on an interstate and if it goes<00:47:00.319>
through <00:47:00.480>a
Summary:
The House convened, established a quorum, approved the corrected journal, and heard several announcements recognizing visiting groups and advocacy days, including the Colorado Association of Gifted and Talented Students, Colorado Mad Moms, and a hidden-figure tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson. Members also announced upcoming committee meetings and special orders, and the majority leader moved several bills to special order, which was adopted without objection.
The chamber then sat as the Committee of the Whole and considered four bills. House Bill 1071, concerning local governments locating automated vehicle identification systems on interstate highways, was adopted after a technical amendment removing counties from the bill language; supporters framed it as a local-control and safety measure, while opponents argued it functioned as a revenue-generating camera program. House Bill 1034, a technical fix to irrigation equipment standards, was adopted after committee amendments requested by CDPHE to clarify the bill and avoid unintended regulatory consequences; supporters said it corrected unintended effects from prior legislation while preserving water-efficiency goals.
House Bill 1070, dealing with third-party network lease agreements for dental services, was adopted after testimony emphasizing transparency, provider consent, and consumer choice; supporters said it would protect small dental practices and require explicit opt-in for network leasing. House Bill 1136, creating a pathways to public service program in the Department of Personnel and Administration, was also adopted after an education committee amendment clarifying data and reporting requirements; supporters described it as a skills-based hiring and workforce pipeline bill, while an opponent argued the program was already functioning and did not need to be codified. The Committee of the Whole report was then adopted 41-20, with the four bills advanced on second reading and ordered engrossed, and the House laid over the remainder of the calendar until the next day before recessing.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Public Safety & Law Enforcement #1
Transcript Highlights:
- They're changing the dynamics and the workflow or the flows of narcotics across the interstate system
- Well, Interstate 40 and Interstate 10 are the main thoroughfares that many of these drugs are leaving
- He explained that, based on an average seizure encountered along Interstate 40 in Navajo County, the
- And as the sheriff talked about, because of the interstates that run through our state, we are unfortunately
Summary:
The committee heard several public safety measures. HCR 2059, a resolution reaffirming support for county sheriffs and recognizing their constitutional authority, drew debate over language describing sheriffs’ authority as “supreme” or “supreme constitutional.” Supporters said it was a tribute to sheriffs’ work, especially in rural areas, while opponents objected to the phrasing as tied to fringe legal theories. The resolution passed with a do-pass recommendation, 8-3.
HB 2811 was presented as closing a gap in Arizona law by making interference with a lawful arrest involving violence or threats of violence a felony under obstructing governmental operations. Supporters said it would clarify the law and align it more closely with federal standards; opponents argued the conduct was already covered by existing resisting-arrest and hindering statutes and that the bill was duplicative and confusing. The bill received a do-pass recommendation, 8-4.
HB 4129 would create a Department of Public Safety mental health and wellness program for law enforcement officers and appropriate $15 million for confidential counseling, peer support, family counseling, telehealth, and related services, with some funding reserved for smaller agencies. The sponsor and supporters emphasized officer trauma and suicide prevention, while opponents said similar services already exist and raised cost concerns. Before a final vote, the sponsor requested the bill be held for further work, and the committee agreed.
The committee also advanced HB 2270, which expands protections for county seals, logos, insignia, and related identifiers and gives sheriffs exclusive authority over naming and dissolving posses. Sheriffs and county officials said the bill was needed after disputes over posse names and branding; critics warned the language was too broad and could raise First Amendment and due process concerns. The bill passed 12-1. HB 2416, appropriating $20 million for local border support and law enforcement costs related to drug trafficking, smuggling, prosecution, detention, and equipment, also passed after testimony both for and against the funding, 7-5. HB 4018, a strike-everything amendment clarifying sheriffs’ authority over volunteer posses and reserves, passed 10-0 after testimony from sheriffs’ office staff and a member of the public who opposed expanded use of armed volunteers. HB 2253, barring retaliation against employees who testify in law-enforcement disciplinary appeal proceedings, passed unanimously after an amendment removed language voiding restrictive policies. The committee then began hearing HB 4044, which would create a Public Safety Parity Fund using investment earnings from the state rainy day fund to pay DPS and corrections salaries, with the sponsor saying he intended to remove the forfeiture component before floor consideration.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- The pilot program would include one section of interstate in the state of Alabama only.
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of program would include one section of program would include one section of interstate - interstate in the state of Alabama only. interstate in the state of Alabama only.
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job <00:21:15.679>in <00:21:15.840>the It's only one interstate - There are very few miles within the almost 10,000 miles of non-interstate roadway that ALDOT maintains
Keywords:
medical clinic board, clinic board, hospital bankruptcy, Chapter 11, bankruptcy, debt restructuring, municipal indebtedness, municipal bankruptcy, health care provider, acute care hospital, lease property, board immunity, director liability, civil liability, healthcare finance, insolvency, debt readjustment, federal bankruptcy law, Alabama Code 11-58-5.2, library materials
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles VI, VII, & VIII
Transcript Highlights:
- Recommendations include $0.4 million in general revenue funds for the Rio Grande Compact Administration
- Compact Commission, and the chair calls AJ Lyenberger. with the Legislative Budget Board.
- presenting. the summary but budget recommendations for the Texas low-level radioactive waste disposal compact
- Commission The commission is a federal compact between Texas and Vermont that provides for the disposal
- We'll move on to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So they, they have assurances that that big highway interstate corridor will go through their community
- So we're not asking for anything out of the ordinary four lane and huge interstate.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- They have assurances that that big highway interstate corridor will go through their community, and so
- Asking for anything out of the ordinary, four lanes and a huge interstate, we're aware.
Keywords:
transportation, Farm-to-Market Road, highway designation, Texas Transportation Commission, state highway system, SCR 37, Senate Concurrent Resolution, Panama Canal, Texas ports, port infrastructure, maritime trade, shipping lanes, supply chain resilience, global commerce, exports, LNG, liquefied natural gas, crude oil, refined petroleum, agriculture
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- You may be driving down the interstate and see the big blue H.
- 00:35:16.880>
driving <00:35:17.119>down <00:35:17.200>the <00:35:17.359>interstate - <00:35:17.680>
and may be driving down the interstate and may be driving down the interstate
Keywords:
immigration, law enforcement, fingerprints, DNA collection, illegal aliens, Alabama state law, SB80, Buddy Sharpless Education Institute, Alabama Local Government Training Institute, county commissioner training, local government training, ethics training, State Ethics Commission, county commissioners, Association of County Commissions of Alabama, local emergency management director, public officials, municipal officials, Alabama Code Title 11, Alabama Code Title 31
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- ...investment information from contractors working on interstate highways, toll roads, or other TxDOT-managed
- response from the railroad company was that all of these acts at the local level were preempted by the Interstate
- we were able to receive a response, and we were informed that it was, in fact, correct that the Interstate
- Well, not surprised, right, because the Interstate Commerce Clause, when you go, but it was interesting
Bills:
HB341, HB791, HB1564, HB1695, HB1722, HB1729, HB1772, HB2003, HB2954, HB2989, HB3084, HB3134, HB3135, HB3309, HB3611, HB3679, HB3727, HB3832
Keywords:
affordable housing, zoning, development, community support, local regulations, bicycle lanes, traffic collisions, Texas Department of Transportation, study, public safety, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, road safety, transportation study, HB 791, Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, specialty license plate, specialty plates
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Baldwin County Legislation Committee Apr 17th, 2025
Baldwin County Legislation
Transcript Highlights:
- You got a five lane road, and it's turned into an interstate in Fairhope. ...turned into an interstate
Bills:
HB575
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/11/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the interstate commerce clause.
- So, of the interstate commerce clause.
- And somebody mentioned interstate commerce. Okay.
- <04:21:39.120>
commerce want to stop uh interstate commerce want to stop uh interstate commerce - <04:35:22.561>
commerce was a primmer on the interstate commerce was a primmer on the interstate
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- opportunity to drastically reduce congestion on one of the most overburdened highways in our state, Interstate
- Interstate 35.
- Uh, first of all, how many of you can say you enjoy driving on Interstate 35?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Foster Youth Bill of Rights established 3/11/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- that is something that you would consider, you know, to look at something that's a little bit more compact
- that is something that you would consider, you know, to look at something that's a little bit more compact
- And if you can't do it, then don't. little bit more compact that's doing little bit more compact that's
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Third reading of Senate Bill 169, Senate Draft 2, relating to the cosmetology licensure compact.
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the <00:20:08.919>cosmetology <00:20:09.640>lure <00:20:10.400>compact - relating to the cosmetology lure compact relating to the cosmetology lure compact is<00:20:11.320
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota has the fourth largest roadway system in the country, and that includes interstates, state
- Minnesota has the fourth largest roadway system in the country, and that includes interstates, state
- Minnesota has the fourth largest roadway system in the country, and that includes interstates, state
- The dark blue is for interstate pavements, and the percent poor target is to stay under 2%.
- Interstate is not a boulevard. Interstate is connecting interstate from one state to another.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG) - Thu Jun 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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environments, regulatory environments, regulatory environments, compact - <00:16:18.320>
models, compact models, compact models, tourism<00:16:20.040>markets, tourism - So, Class II is like bingo; Class III is your true slot, sports wagering, under the purview of a compact
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/7/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know why we're not looking at nurses compact. Thank you, Chair Bierman.
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nurses know why we're not looking at nurses know why we're not looking at nurses compact - . compact. compact.
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to <00:29:06.480>the <00:29:06.640>nurse <00:29:06.960>compact - our state and as to the nurse compact our state and as to the nurse compact that's<00:29:07.760>
Keywords:
health care transparency, ownership disclosure, control reporting, health care consolidation, private equity, management services organization, MSO, provider organization, health insurer, pharmacy benefit manager, hospital system, affiliate reporting, financial disclosure, public reporting, market concentration, horizontal consolidation, vertical consolidation, health care ownership, corporate practice, health care regulation
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/18/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the examples is the compact, the Seneca Nation compact, which is now, I believe, three years in
Summary:
The Senate opened with routine proceedings, approved the prior day’s journal, and then took up a budget extender. Senator Serrano’s appropriation bill was recalled from the Assembly, reconsidered, amended, and sent through Rules to the floor. During debate, senators discussed the ongoing delay in finalizing the state budget, the 13th extender, school aid payments, the Yonkers school district payment, and unresolved issues such as Tier 6 retirement changes and other budget policy items. The extender was passed 57-2 after debate, with senators pressing for more transparency about the budget negotiations and the majority responding that those issues were not germane to the extender.
The chamber then recognized several resolutions and guests. Senators spoke in support of Resolution 1948 honoring New York State 4-H and its Capital Days participants, Resolution 2054 commemorating Italian American Day, and Resolution 1620 mourning Denis Michael Troy of Rockland County. The Italian American Day resolution drew extensive remarks from many senators about family histories, immigration, cultural contributions, scholarships, and community traditions, and the Senate welcomed honored guests from the Italian American community. The Rosalyn Yalow Charter School fencing team was also introduced, along with the family of Denis Troy.
The Senate then moved through a long calendar of bills, passing measures on public service, city administrative code, municipal law, correction law, criminal procedure, real property tax, education, social services, public health, executive law, parks, judiciary, and alcoholic beverage control, among others. Several members explained votes on bills related to ratepayer protection, hip-hop lyrics in criminal cases, sovereign nations and gaming compacts, and the Traveling with Dignity Act requiring adult changing stations in public facilities. Most bills passed with broad support, though some drew notable negative votes. The Senate completed the calendar and adjourned until Tuesday, May 19, at 3:00 p.m.