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US
Transcript Highlights:
  • Bill Briggs to serve as Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
  • Bill Briggs to be SBA Deputy Administrator and Dr.
  • Senator Shaheen requested a briefing on DOJ inside the SBA in the White House.
  • I got one of my biggest accounting bills ever.
  • That bill came out of this committee with an 18-to-1 vote.
Summary: The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Energy Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • House File 845 is a bill of net energy metering provisions.
  • We are opposed to House File 845. This bill goes in the wrong direction.
  • We are opposed to House File 845. This bill goes in the wrong direction.
  • We are opposed to House File 845. This bill goes in the wrong direction.
  • </c><01:17:52.480><c> unless</c><01:17:52.679><c> I</c> this bill off the house floor unless I this bill
Bills: HF845
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:11:01.399><c> with</c><00:11:02.040><c> with</c> yes house Bill 186 passes with with yes house
  • We're going to go ahead and move on with House Bill 370.
  • Next, we'll have House Bill 304.
  • House Bill 304 passes with favorable expression and should do so on the House floor.
  • House Bill 304 passes with favorable expression and should do so on the House floor.
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 186, which would streamline food-service rules for churches and nonprofits providing meals to homeless shelters and people displaced by natural disasters. Representative Duvall said the bill is meant to remove unnecessary kitchen and plumbing requirements so organizations can safely serve simple meals in emergencies. Members discussed food safety, whether the bill applies only in declared disaster situations or also to homeless shelters, and whether training should be offered; Duvall clarified that the disaster and homelessness provisions are separate and that food must still be safe and wholesome. After discussion, the committee took a roll call vote and House Bill 186 passed with favorable expression. The committee then heard House Bill 370, a Department of Agriculture reorganization measure sponsored by Representative Payne. Payne and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell said the bill would move the Division of Farm Safety and Rural Health and create an Office of Economic Development to better support programs such as Food Is Medicine, rural health, farmer mental health, and farm safety. Members asked about the removal of references to shows and fairs, whether the bill would affect livestock shows and county fairs, and whether any new funding was included; Payne said the department would still support shows and fairs, the change was about efficiency and focus, and no new funding was specified because budget decisions come later. Discussion on House Bill 370 also highlighted the department’s broader economic role, including agricultural economic development and outreach tied to the new USDA secretary’s visit to Kentucky. The committee then voted and the bill passed with favorable expression. Finally, the committee began House Bill 304 on soybean assessment language. Representative Bivens and soybean association representatives explained it as cleanup language related to the soybean checkoff and a contingency if the federal checkoff changes. Members asked whether a referendum had already occurred and whether producers supported the measure; the witnesses said the referendum had already taken place and that soybean producers and the association supported it, while one member noted the state may increasingly need to adjust to federal changes.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • With President Trump back in the White House, and with new challenges and opportunities facing him, facing
  • The historic Blair House welcomes visiting dignitaries and provides a five-star hotel experience for
  • First of all, we've got to get our financial house in order.
  • In recent years, over 90% of Iranian oil experts were purchased by China.
  • And this is going to affect about 90 to 95 percent of our beef exports to China. huge market.
Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • I appreciate the opportunity to lay out House Bill 1093 that relates to requirements for notice advertising
  • I am here today to support House Bill 517. Yesterday I supported Senate Bill 542.
  • Uh, Texas Legislative Action Committee on House Bill 517.
  • Members, this bill is a refile from last session. It passed the House last session 138 to 2.
  • So I appreciate your support in this House bill.
Bills: HB 186
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/10/2026 - Joint Appropriations

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 4155 and Senate Bill 1848 are the amusement verbs.
  • Next bills: House Bill 4164 and Senate Bill 1857. Mr.
  • Next bills: House Bill 4165 and Senate Bill 1858. Mr.
  • Next bills: House Bill 4166 and Senate Bill 1859. Mr.
  • That's my bill, House Bill 2531.
Committee: Appropriations
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/20/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, the bill, House File 56 as amended, is before us. of couple words nothing far reaching of
  • </c><00:01:58.840><c> house</c><00:01:59.119><c> file</c> sign all right the a the bill house file sign
  • </c><00:02:58.239><c> file</c><00:02:58.599><c> 56</c> bill Mr chair members uh house file 56 bill Mr
  • Chair Kisha, please present your bill. Members, the bill in front of you is House File 780.
  • Representative Kisha, House File 780 is the annual forecast adjustment bill.
Bills: HF56, HF780
Committee: Education Finance
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, so in the House bill, the tenant relocation was... It's removed.
  • Senate Bill 785 relating to the regulation of new HUD code manufactured housing.
  • Senate Bill 785. manufactured housing. You're recognized for motion Senator Flores. Mr.
  • Members this is a companion to House Bill 782 by Representative Symphonia Thompson.
  • You know, I think we're around 280 or 90 bills. I think the House is around 25. We're working hard.
Summary: The meeting focused on several crucial pieces of legislation, notably Senate Joint Resolution 40, which proposed a constitutional amendment to clarify the powers of the governor, the legislature, and the Supreme Court during emergencies. Senator Birdwell presented the resolution, emphasizing the need for legislative involvement during prolonged crises. It garnered broad support, passing with 29 votes in favor and only 1 against. Following this, Senate Bill 871, considered the enabling legislation, was also moved for discussion, with the aim of reinforcing the legislature's authority during emergencies while establishing clear guidelines for the governor's powers.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • This substitute is the bill we heard on the floor of the House yesterday.
  • House Bill 5259. Executive Director of the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society, and self.
  • Is there anyone else who wishes to testify for or against House Bill 5259?
  • If there is no objection, House Bill 5259 will be left pending. Is there any objection?
  • House Bill 5259 will be left pending.
Summary: The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • We look forward to working with you as you reauthorize the Farm Bill.
  • This is why bankers are so supportive of a long-term farm bill.
  • The main thing, Senator, is quick action on a farm bill.
  • This is the bill that Senator Hoeven and I have.
  • We've done that before and that's been part of the Farm Bill as we've reauthorized the Farm Bill.
Summary: The meeting of the agricultural committee focused on significant concerns regarding the current state of America's rural economy, highlighting the need for a strong five-year farm bill to address the challenges faced by farmers, particularly young and beginning farmers. Key testimony was given by multiple stakeholders including agricultural leaders and young farmers, emphasizing issues related to crop insurance, access to credit, and the adverse impact of recent USDA funding freezes. Various members discussed the necessity of risk management tools that farmers rely on to secure financing, which is crucial for sustaining agricultural operations and supporting rural communities. The importance of timely legislative action was underscored, as many farmers reported struggles in the current economic climate, raising urgency for reforms within the Farm Bill framework.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Capital Investment Committee 3/24/26

Capital Investment

Transcript Highlights:
  • Next up we have Chair Tackey's bill, House File 2418.
  • Thank you. this bill. I think this makes a lot of this bill.
  • </c> for everybody's bill. for everybody's bill.
  • The first bill is House File 3365. 350,000 into, uh, water main extension 350,000 into, uh, water main
  • The first<00:25:10.720><c> bill</c><00:25:10.920><c> is</c><00:25:11.040><c> House</c><00:25:11.280><
Committee: Capital Investment
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Healthcare Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Healthcare

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill would further... ...this bill would further require doctors and other healthcare professionals
  • The bill is given a favorable report. Thank you very much. Please call the next bill, HB79, by...
  • From HB108 to the end of the agenda are all sunset bills, right? They are. All sunset bills, right?
  • So, SB132 is the bill with the controls... SB132 is the bill with the hemp regulating substitute.
  • Just because if I read the bill correctly from the previous bill for those municipalities or counties
Committee: Healthcare
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Finance Committee 2/18/25

Education Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So with that, uh, members will now proceed to the two bills on the agenda, House Files 52 and 53.
  • </c><00:01:55.520><c> files</c> the two bills on the agenda house files the two bills on the agenda house
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  • the chair lays House File 52 over for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill at a later time.
  • Representative Bennett then said, to your bill as amended, House File 6. She thanked Mr.
Bills: HF6, HF52, HF53
Committee: Education Finance
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs Apr 7th, 2025 at 03:30 pm

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair lays out as pending business House Bill 28. Chair offers up substitute to House Bill 28.
  • I am in opposition of House Bill 28.
  • All right, I'm here to oppose House Bill 28.
  • House Bill 28 threatens all of that.
  • I'm here testifying against House Bill 28.
Bills: HB 28, SB 3
Committee: State Affairs
Summary: The meeting featured significant discussions regarding HB28, where the chair outlined the plans to bring forward a substitute for the bill. The chair emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum during the proceedings. Members engaged in deliberations, and a number of public witnesses were invited to testify, thereby enriching the discussion around the bill. This interaction provided valuable insights into public sentiment regarding the issues at hand.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/28/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • When it comes time to put together a budget bill, we'll be using House File 2432 as the vehicle, but
  • When it comes time to put together a budget bill, we'll be using House File 2432 as the vehicle, but
  • I think there's a bill coming.
  • I think there's a bill coming.
  • I think there's a bill coming.
Bills: HF2432
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Mar 19th, 2025

Trade, Workforce & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I'm here to speak in support of House Bill 1093.
  • I am here today to support Senate House Bill 517. Yesterday I supported Senate Bill 542.
  • Texas Legislative Action Committee on House Bill 517.
  • Appreciate your support in this House bill.
  • down a similar provision in House Bill 186.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for the opportunity to share our support for House File 770, a bill to replenish the Rural
  • Thank you for the opportunity to share our support for House File 770, a bill to replenish the Rural
  • The next item of business is House File 1500. Chair Anderson asked to move the bill.
  • He said House File 1500 is one of the more complicated bills in terms of making a change in bill language
  • Chair Anderson was asked to move the bill, and he moved to lay House File 43 over in the committee.
Bills: HF770, HF857, HF38, HF1500, HF43
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Feb 18th, 2026

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • You brought us safely into this house. Ask you to bless this nation.
  • Ask you to us safely into this house.
  • So, u, House Bill 454 is now before us.
  • /c> House Bill 454 is now before us, dealing with evidence. >> Any questions by any members of the committee
  • Your bill has favorable report. That brings us to House Bill 49. Representative Rafferty.
Bills: HB454, HB429, HB454, HB429
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you for hearing this bill.
  • I'm up on your bill.
  • We're here speaking in support of this bill. Thank you, Rep. Truenow, for introducing this bill.
  • That's the bill. Thank you, Senator Martin. Any questions on the bill?
  • Any debate on the bill? Seeing none, Senator Martin, you're recognized to close on your bill.
Bills: S0382, S0628, S0654, S0696, S0880
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum and considered five bills, all of which were reported favorably. First, SB 628 designated a portion of South Navy Boulevard in Pensacola as “Warrior Sacrifice Way” to honor Ensign Joshua Watson, Petty Officer Muhammad Hatham, and Cameron Walters, who were killed in the 2019 Naval Air Station Pensacola attack. Senators spoke in support, emphasizing remembrance and support for the families. The committee then heard CS/SB 382 on electric bicycles and scooters. The bill would require riders on shared pathways to yield to pedestrians, sound an audible signal before passing, and limit speed near pedestrians, while creating an e-bike safety task force and reporting requirements. Law enforcement, local officials, and school board representatives supported the bill and described safety concerns and data gaps, while several senators raised questions about enforcement and asked that e-scooters be addressed more explicitly. The bill was reported favorably. Members also approved SB 880, creating a Miami Northwestern Alumni Association specialty license plate to fund scholarships and school programs, and SB 696, which allows online trademark registration applications and updates Florida’s trademark classification and verification procedures. Finally, the committee took up CS/CS/SB 654 on traffic infraction enforcement cameras for red light, school zone speeding, and school bus violations. The bill and an amendment added guardrails on data use, hearings, reporting, signage, and contract limits; senators raised concerns about privacy, surveillance, and school zone enforcement, and a Hillsborough County sheriff’s representative testified that all-day school zone enforcement has improved safety. All measures were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned after recording additional affirmative votes on SB 628 from Senators Martin and Smith.