Transcript Highlights:

• to please vote out to pass so that we are not in danger of violating the law and finding the best prices
• to please vote out to pass so that we are not in danger of violating the law and finding the best prices
• to please vote out to pass so that we are not in danger of violating the law and finding the best prices
• from the manufacturer for a brand named drug or through pricing agreements we may effectuate with those
• to please vote out to pass so that we are not in danger of violating the law and finding the best prices

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Yet, they chose the nuclear option to their price increase anyways, raising prices 20 to 40% seriously
• <00:21:03.160> and told it was market-based pricing and told it was market-based pricing and
• waiting list to move could have a price waiting list to move could have a price concession<00:21
• , prices, prices, charge<00:35:17.880> fees,<00:35:18.840> take<00:35:19.080> away
• price index for urban areas. price index for urban areas. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And according to the National Association of Home Builders, every $1,000 increase in a home's price prices
• So a 5% jump would price out thousands of Californians.
• Not only have imports pushed sale prices down, but feedstock prices are artificially higher.
• California drivers face some of the highest and most volatile fuel prices in the nation.
• E85 is typically priced $1.50 to $2 per gallon lower than conventional gasoline.

Keywords: 987, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• pricing power, consolidation in the industry.
• You know in his first term President Trump said he favored reference price for drugs.
• Would you support reference pricing?
• We have got to get a fair price.
• They drop precipitously in price, and it's that way forever.

Keywords: Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing

Summary: The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.

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• <00:11:03.920> more ability to lower prices more ability to lower prices more expeditiously
• prices that patients pay. prices that patients pay.
• Right now, the price is less come to us.
• to reduce energy costs and lower prices to reduce energy costs and lower prices before<00:40:12.240
• prices in their annual reports. prices in their annual reports.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• bills are going to go down in price. bills are going to go down in price.
• because of how high our energy prices because of how high our energy prices are<02:08:01.719>
• form of much higher electricity prices. form of much higher electricity prices.
• pressure on REC prices. While a reliable pressure on REC prices.
• in the REC prices will proportionally in the REC prices will proportionally reduce<02:49:35.360>

Keywords: Senate streaming session for Thursday, April 2, 2026, 960, senate, all

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation by Reverend J.C. Austin of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, and journalized the prayer. Members also introduced several guests and interns, including a shadow from the 45th District, a Legislative Black Caucus fellow, a ninth-grade author from Annapolis High School, a World Autism Acceptance Day group in the gallery, and a student shadowing the Senator from District 30. The chamber then moved to House bills on second reading and Senate bills on third reading. The Senate adopted favorable committee reports and passed several House bills without objection, including measures extending the Maryland Horse Industry Board sunset, requiring housing counseling information for certain first-time homebuyers, expanding the educator expense tax subtraction to full-time pre-K teachers, increasing funding for the State Library Resource Center, extending agricultural use assessment eligibility for community solar projects, allowing the Seat Pleasant Police Department to join the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System, authorizing changes to a tax sale legacy protection program, and granting special taxing authority for the Village of Drummond. The chamber also adopted seven amendments to Senate Bill 1007 on state debt authorizations and ordered it printed for third reading. On final passage, Senate Bill 956 on Maryland Transportation Authority video toll collections passed with 44 affirmative votes. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 841, a major energy affordability and utility reform bill, with two committee amendments adopted. The bill was described as providing short-, medium-, and long-term rate relief, including changes to EmPOWER Maryland, utility cost recovery, data center tariffs, net metering, solar policy, transmission planning, battery storage, nuclear incentives, and low-income assistance. Debate began on the amended report, and a motion to lay the bill over was withdrawn while members discussed waiting on additional amendments.

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• And then on top of the price going else.
• These are the kinds over asking price.
• So you want that higher price.
• So boy, it sure is a that higher price.
• <00:58:26.640> tag note that that comes with a price tag note that that comes with a price

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Tariffs are mostly passed through to domestic buyers and so also contribute to higher prices and higher
• Tariffs are mostly passed through to domestic buyers and so also contribute to higher prices and higher
• Uh I hope I've answered your question. consumer prices Mhm. uh because consumer prices Mhm. uh because
• and so it's not international prices and so it's not that<01:30:27.160> you<01:30:27.280>
• . prices. prices.

Bills: HF3425

Keywords: supportive housing, grants, housing assistance, funding, Minnesota Statutes, 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Drug prices again are criminal.
• If you look at a price point, a price point is if you've had economics in university or even in high
• The higher the demand, the price goes up. The higher the supply, the price goes down.
• This won't fix the price of insulin.
• And we can set prices.

Bills: SJR47, SB1491, SB1579, SB1806, SB1552, SB483, SB63, SB137, SB346, SB514, SB1344, SB1360, SB1380, SB1437, SB1189, SB1217, SB1221, SB1262, SB1272, SB1325, SB1339, SB201

Keywords: voter ID, elections, constitutional amendment, Oklahoma, proof of identity, presidential electors, vacancies, oath of office, political party, property tax, valuation increase, taxpayer rights, homestead, protest process, foster care, adoption assistance, transitioning youth, Department of Human Services, voluntary services, county home rule charter

Transcript Highlights:

• This is characterized by low inventory and high demand that's driving up prices because supply isn't
• or what they also do is they buy price or what they also do is they buy up<00:23:51.760> huge
• power of rental resulted in pricing power of rental assets. assets. assets.
• set rent price set rent price hikes<00:42:57.800> across<00:42:58.120> their<00:42
• back to us and keep raising the price until who knows when.

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The committee took up House File 2687, as amended by a DE1 amendment. The amendment narrowed the bill to prohibit private equity companies from buying single-family homes and to limit corporations and partnerships to owning no more than 50 single-family homes, with enforcement through the Attorney General’s office. The committee adopted the DE1 amendment, and the author, Representative Bajaj, described the bill as a step toward expanding homeownership and reducing corporate concentration in the housing market. Representative Bajaj and supportive testimony argued that corporate ownership of single-family homes makes it harder for first-time buyers and working families to compete, especially in lower-income neighborhoods, and can lead to absentee ownership and poor maintenance. Ellen Sahli of the Family Housing Fund cited research on single-family rentals showing that larger portfolios are associated with worse renter experiences, higher rents, and more repair problems. Rachel Ruby Jones testified in support based on her experience renting from Havenbrook, describing flooding, delayed repairs, safety concerns, and poor treatment by management, and said private equity ownership can shift risks and costs onto vulnerable tenants. Opposition focused on market effects and the bill’s scope. Mark Brunner of the Minnesota Manufactured Home Association said the language was too broad and could unintentionally affect manufactured home communities on leased land. Paul Eger of Minnesota Realtors warned that market prohibitions could create unintended consequences, especially in a cyclical housing market, and suggested alternatives such as tax incentives for sales to owner-occupants and more first-time buyer assistance. In member discussion, Representative Nash questioned whether the problem was widespread and pressed for details on enforcement and divestiture; Representative Agbaje said the current language is forward-looking, would not force existing owners below the cap, and would rely on lawsuits and remedies the Attorney General deems appropriate, with more detail to be worked out later. The chair indicated the bill would be laid over for further consideration and likely move next to Judiciary, with some discussion of whether Commerce should also be a stop.

Transcript Highlights:

• As the price the meals and rooms tax.
• is only a portion of the the total price is only a portion of the the total price paid.<00:03:50.159
• adjustment and the final purchase price. adjustment and the final purchase price.
• They take price more on top of yours. They take price increases<00:27:05.279> quarterly.
• the prices of their product up and down. the prices of their product up and down.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Mr Roberts Sir Mr melson Mr or Mr Price Mr Roberts Sir Mr melson Mr or Mr Price Mr Roberts Sir Mr sessions
• Mr Price Mr Price Mr Roberts Mr sessions Mr sessions Mr shellnut Mr singon Mr sman singon Mr sman Mr
• has got some amendments Senator price has got some amendments Senator price has got some amendments
• amendment Williams 29 i0 n Senator price amendment is adopted thank youat price thank you is adopted
• thank youat price thank you is adopted thank youat price thank you Mr sponsor thank you senator all

Bills: SJR 36, SJR 2, SB 4, SR 45, SR 47, SR 63, SR 66, SR 70, SR 85, SCR 14, SB 10, SB 11, SB 10, SB 11

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:

• lowering their price. Why would they? lowering their price. Why would they?
• home price was just $162,000.
• The only way shortage, the prices go up.
• stabilize and their sale rental prices stabilize and their sale prices<00:51:19.800> stabilize.
• So, that's my prices stabilize.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And so this Those are 340B pricing.
• We are paying for the drugs at market price instead of at the discount price that the state would get
• Thank you, Chair. because we are paying inflated prices because we are paying inflated prices for<01:
• instead of at the at market price instead of at the discount<01:24:56.159> price<01:24:56.400
• discount price that the state would get. discount price that the state would get.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Minnesota are really paying a price with their pocketbooks and with their sense of safety and security
• price with their pocketbooks. Um and price with their pocketbooks.
• The gas prices are now at the pump. The gas prices are higher than I can ever remember.
• Um, and uh, you know, we could do a gas price holiday, but I don't think that would actually work very
• The gas prices are now at the pump.

Keywords: 918, senate, all

Summary: The interview focused on the Minnesota Senate DFL’s end-of-session accomplishments and frustrations. The senator said the caucus entered the session expecting little to get done in a divided, election-year legislature, but instead passed a range of major measures, including emergency rental assistance, immigration enforcement, gun violence prevention, an independent Office of the Inspector General, consumer protections for homeowners associations, and a $1.2 billion bonding/infrastructure bill for water, roads, and bridges. He said the bonding bill was a success but criticized the limited funding for lead pipe replacement, noting only $15 million was included. He also discussed affordability measures, especially a vehicle tab fee reduction negotiated in connection with the bonding bill, saying Democrats wanted the relief to take effect sooner but Republicans pushed implementation to January. He described other unfinished or blocked items, including a small business relief package tied to Metro Surge and efforts to protect Medicaid and SNAP from federal changes. He said many Senate proposals were developed through committee hearings and were meant to be negotiated publicly, but argued the House often failed to do comparable work, leading to last-minute deals and more party-line votes. The senator was sharply critical of federal actions under the Trump administration, saying cuts and mandates were harming states, counties, Medicaid, and SNAP, and weakening the state-federal partnership. Looking ahead, he said interim work will likely focus on procedural changes and health care, including stabilizing HCMC and supporting rural hospitals. He said the session’s work was aimed at serving Minnesotans first, and expressed optimism about the upcoming election season and the possibility of changing legislative practices next session.

Transcript Highlights:

• versus library price.
• from 2022 to 2025, library ebook pricing from 2022 to 2025, library ebook pricing increased<00:58
• retail and library e audio pricing retail and library e audio pricing increased<00:58:14.960>
• > and<00:59:06.480> they inequitable pricing practices, and they inequitable pricing practices
• c><01:20:37.920> often current pricing models are often current pricing models are often significantly

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• <00:05:16.000> point building more at that lower price point building more at that lower price
• That said that for every $1,000 that is added onto the price of a house, you're pricing 4,000 potential
• month to the price.
• Cities and utility providers have inflated their pricing, and then just our materials pricing—new appliances
• Cities and utility providers have inflated their pricing, and then just our materials pricing—new appliances

Keywords: 1183, house

Summary: The House Housing Finance and Policy Committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes and then heard testimony from Housing First Minnesota and the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities on housing supply, affordability, and land-use policy. Mark Foster of Housing First Minnesota said the state is chronically undersupplied by roughly 100,000 units, that the median new single-family home price has risen above $530,000, and that only about 27% of Twin Cities households can now afford a new home. He argued that regulatory and local approval processes, especially planned unit developments and aesthetic mandates, add significant cost and reduce the number of homes built, and he urged the committee to remove exclusionary barriers and modernize residential development approvals. Members questioned Foster about zoning, aesthetic requirements, and homeowners associations. He said most new housing in growing metro communities is negotiated through PUDs, which he described as increasing costs and limiting supply, and gave examples such as stone exterior requirements adding thousands of dollars to a home. He also said HOAs can be useful in some cases but are often imposed when not needed. Several legislators responded positively to the Housing First Minnesota Foundation’s work, including transitional housing and veteran housing projects. Elizabeth Wefel of the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities said cities outside the metro also face a housing shortage, but their challenges differ: market failure, inadequate sewer and water infrastructure, and gaps in starter, workforce, and senior housing. She said many Greater Minnesota cities are already updating zoning, reducing lot sizes, allowing more density and ADUs, and investing local money, land, and partnerships to spur development. She asked the legislature to speed up rollout of housing funds, support infrastructure and workforce programs, and adjust housing tax credit and TIF rules, while warning against one-size-fits-all preemption of local zoning authority. Members discussed the need for tailored solutions and the differences between metro and Greater Minnesota housing markets.

Transcript Highlights:

• <01:19:58.320> And has negotiated a price of 250. And has negotiated a price of 250.
• So pricing, we look at these.
• So pricing, we look at these.
• Pricing, we look at these.
• for prescription prices.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• And it is not divisive for us to try to take action for the rest of session on the high prices that are
• result of things that are coming from Washington, D.C., whether it is the tariffs, the increased prices
• result of things that are coming from Washington, D.C., whether it is the tariffs, the increased prices
• result of things that are coming from Washington, D.C., whether it is the tariffs, the increased prices
• result of things that are coming from Washington, D.C., whether it is the tariffs, the increased prices

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The discussion focused on reactions to Governor Walz’s final State of the State address and the remaining priorities for the end of session. DFL leaders described the speech as hopeful and a summary of accomplishments over the past several years, highlighting education, paid family and medical leave, climate and labor policies, fraud prevention, affordability, and a new economy shaped by AI. They said the governor’s call to action on gun violence was especially important and argued that Minnesotans care more about the results of legislation than whether bills passed with bipartisan support. Gun violence prevention was a major topic. Leaders said the legislature had already passed measures in 2023 and 2024 including red flag laws, universal background checks, and a ban on binary triggers, and they defended those laws as saving lives. They said the governor’s renewed push for gun legislation was not divisive and that Republicans should join the effort. They also discussed public safety more broadly, including capital security and judicial security, saying there was bipartisan support for a security bill. Other priorities mentioned for the final weeks included combating fraud, making life more affordable, child tax credit changes, a tax on social media/data companies, HCMC modernization and IT, bonding, and school safety. Leaders said the Senate would take up health and human services next, expected the gun package to move out of finance and reach the floor soon, and anticipated conference committees or working groups to begin. They said they were confident the legislature could resolve differences with the House’s single-subject approach and finish its work by the May 18 deadline without a special session.

Transcript Highlights:

• Price. Mr. Roberts. Mr. Sessions. Mr. Shelnut. Mr. Singleton. Mr. Singleton. Mr. Smithman. Mr.
• President. >> Senator Price. I asked for the B with previous role, without any objections.
• . >> Senator Price.
• Thank you, Senator Price. Thank you, Mr. President. All right, Secretary, call next bill.
• <00:41:04.319> All Price. Thank you, Mr. President. All Price. Thank you, Mr. President.

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 30 members. The chamber approved excusing absent senators, dispensed with reading the prior journal, and allowed introduction of bills and committee reports throughout the legislative day. It then took up a series of confirmation reports from the Committee on Confirmations, all of which were approved unanimously, confirming multiple appointees to the State Textbook Committee for Social Studies and Arts Education, including Harilyn Benjamin, Robin Dunn, Dietra Howy, Rebecca Mener, Lakesha Cohill, Kevin King, Kristen Law, and Dana Marie Liur. The Senate also received a gubernatorial message returning House Joint Resolution 4 with an executive amendment; the chamber concurred in the amendment by unanimous consent. House messages reported several bills referred to committees, including measures on state employees retirement, EMS personnel education, seafood dealer licenses, local legislation for Monroville, law enforcement officers, state marine waters, evictions, and taxation. The Senate also re-referred Senate Bill 183 to the Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development. Under motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted Senate Joint Resolution 23 honoring Junior Harold Sorrels and Senate Joint Resolution 24 honoring John Waller Giles. The Rules Committee report establishing a special order calendar for the seventh legislative day was adopted, and the Senate then passed several bills on the special order calendar, including SB 136 on the Alabama Massage Therapy Licensing Board, SB 158 on public high schools and military recruiter testing access, SB 22 on the Commission on Uniform State Laws, SB 137 creating the Alabama Resilience Council, SB 60 on criminal procedure, SB 109 on peer-to-peer car sharing, SB 77 on the 911 board, and SB 163 on the Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Most of these were adopted by unanimous or near-unanimous voice or roll-call votes, with no recorded opposition. Near the end of the session, senators offered brief personal remarks, including thanks for support during illness and appreciation for floor coordination. The Senate then adjourned on a motion until Thursday, January 29 at 12:15 p.m., with the journal left open until 4:30 p.m. to receive messages.