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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Sam Houston State.
- And a great state of Texas where we have freedom of choice. State of Texas.
- We need a state-level regulatory agency only focused on cannabis like other U.S. states.
- I am Texas VFW State.
- If the state allows it. If the state allows it. If the state allows it.
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, state health, youth protection, licensing fees, criminal offenses, HB28, public testimony, committee decorum, bill substitute, legislative process
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
Transcript Highlights:
- Please state your name for the record and proceed.
- And state your name for the record and proceed.
- Whoever's going to start first can state your name for the record and proceed. Thank you.
- Go ahead and state your name for the record and proceed. Our next speaker.
- Go ahead, state your name for the record and proceed.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25 - Part 2
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- where we stand in the state to other states.
- Bartha, you get bumped just for a... states so with that Mr chair I will move states so with that Mr
- state.
- state.
- state.
Bills:
HF5
Keywords:
tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house
Summary:
The Transportation Committee resumed consideration of House File 5, which would reduce transportation-related revenues while also providing tax relief, including a subtraction for Social Security income, elimination of the delivery fee, and a cap on automatic gas tax indexing. The committee adopted the A1 author’s amendment, which added the phrase “using existing resources,” and then proceeded to public testimony. Representative Joy described the bill as making Minnesota more affordable, while several members and testifiers raised concerns about the impact on transportation funding and road maintenance.
MnDOT Commissioner Nancy Doppenberg testified that reductions in planned transportation investments would worsen pavement, bridge, and roadway conditions, reduce construction projects and jobs, and add to an already large funding gap. Committee discussion focused on the estimated revenue losses from the bill, including about $45 million in fiscal year 2026 and $55 million annually from repealing the delivery fee, plus additional losses from capping gas tax indexing, for a combined transportation revenue reduction of about $131 million in the 2026-27 biennium. Members also asked about bridge aesthetics, paint, transit impacts, and whether other mandates and cost increases should be considered alongside revenue reductions.
Supporters of the delivery fee repeal, including the Minnesota Grocers Association and Minnesota Retailers Association, argued the fee is costly to administer, confusing to consumers, and disproportionately burdens small businesses and lower-income or disabled consumers who rely on delivery. The Minnesota Association of Townships and the Minnesota Transportation Alliance emphasized that rural and local governments face major road and bridge funding needs and warned that reducing revenue would shift costs to property taxpayers or leave projects unfunded. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion of the meeting provided; the committee continued with testimony and member questions.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/10/25 - Part 1
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Then you can see State Patrol initiatives on line 51 for hiring and a new State Patrol headquarters for
- Then you can see State Patrol initiatives on line 51 for hiring and a new State Patrol headquarters for
- Then you can see State Patrol initiatives on line 51 for hiring and a new State Patrol headquarters for
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Bills:
HF5
Keywords:
tax modification, transportation funding, electric vehicle tax, Social Security subtraction, retail delivery fee, motor vehicle registration, state budget, transportation policy, 1183, house
Summary:
The committee began with member and staff introductions, then heard an overview of the governor’s transportation budget recommendations from fiscal staff Andy Lee. He explained that the spreadsheet showed only proposed changes, not base spending, and highlighted General Fund and trunk highway adjustments for MnDOT and the Department of Public Safety, including operating changes, extensions of prior appropriations, increased state road construction and Blatnik Bridge authority tied to anticipated federal funds, State Patrol hiring and a metro headquarters item, aeronautics changes, and revenue adjustments in the Driver and Vehicle Services special revenue account.
The main testimony came from Metropolitan Council Chair Charlie Zelle, who outlined three budget-related items: advancing funds to MnDOT to help coordinate a highway reconstruction with a transitway project, making Metro Mobility riders eligible for free fixed-route transit, and reducing the Metro Transit general fund appropriation by $32.454 million annually. He said the advance would speed delivery and reduce disruption, the free-fare pilot had been successful and could save money if even a small share of Metro Mobility trips shifted to fixed-route service, and the general fund reduction was manageable in the near term because of new revenue streams but could constrain future expansion and capital maintenance.
Members questioned the long-term effects of the proposed reduction, possible impacts on safety, service expansion, and capital maintenance, and whether federal funding uncertainty could affect operations and bus procurement. Zelle said the cuts would not affect immediate operations but could limit future BRT, microtransit, and transitway expansion, while also noting that capital maintenance needs include platform rebuilds, track work, rolling stock, and station repairs. He also said the 2023 funding package had accelerated projects and that the council was opening three transit lines this year. No votes or formal actions were taken in the portion provided.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 49 - Afternoon Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- An act relating to state symbols.
- Oklahoma is the second-largest state to produce hard red winter class of wheat in the United States.
- Every activist in the state and from other. States were coming to my office constantly.
- our state.
- It requires no state dollars.
Bills:
HR1055, SB2170, SB1833, SB1198, HR1056, SB1730, SB563, SB1379, SB1645, SB2155, SB1280, SB1455, SB1456, SB1461, SB1457, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1344, SB1309, HR1054, SB2159, SB1948, HB1371, SB1365, SB1976, SB1975, SB2026, SB1565, SB1621, SB237, SB933, SB1427, SB1642, SB171, SB1873, SB2067, SB1623, SB1771, SB1805, SB1826, SB2072, SB444, SB2184, SB1966, SB1812, SB2117, SB2135, SB330, SB1239, SB1428, SB1531, SB1484, SB1405, SB3
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 49 - Morning Session Apr 29th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- These guys went down to the state of Texas and beat all the teams down there to win the Texas state championship
- He grew up and became the state representative from the district Just north of me in Lincoln County,
- The recipient of the top cadet in the state was Cadet Colonel Miranda Donowood.
- We appreciate your service to the state of Oklahoma. You will be greatly missed, Mr. Floor Leader.
- I'm happy to announce that last night they qualified for the state tournament.
Bills:
HR1055, SB2170, SB1833, SB1198, HR1056, SB1730, SB563, SB1379, SB1645, SB2155, SB1280, SB1455, SB1456, SB1461, SB1457, SB1463, SB1465, SB1466, SB1344, SB1309, HR1054, SB2159, SB1948, HB1371, SB1365, SB1976, SB1975, SB2026, SB1565, SB1621, SB237, SB933, SB1427, SB1642, SB171, SB1873, SB2067, SB1623, SB1771, SB1805, SB1826, SB2072, SB444, SB2184, SB1966, SB1812, SB2117, SB2135, SB330, SB1239, SB1428, SB1531, SB1484, SB1405, SB3
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- And also, listen, a lot of capital cases aren't tried anymore because the state of Alabama can't afford
- So, a large percentage of these cases get settled because the state of Alabama, as you know, doesn't
- So, a large percentage of these cases get settled because the state of Alabama, as you know, doesn't
- So, a large percentage of these cases get settled because the state of Alabama, as you know, doesn't
- So, a large percentage of these cases get settled because the state of Alabama, as you know, doesn't
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi are conservative states that, like Florida, are very cost-conscious
- Although the other member states do have...
- Amendment bar code number 547041. Thank you, Chair.
- Department of Transportation and state transportation policy.
- And it says, "on the state transportation system."
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- members, Senate Bill 1097 is the annual name claimants' bill and appropriates $370,211.08 from the state
- General Fund for the payment of claims against state agencies in fiscal year 2026.
- I'm here today in support of SB 1308 on behalf of State Armor, an organization that works with states
- Have we seen settlements in other states? Other examples?
- Have we seen settlements in other states, other examples?
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As a former state employee, I think that state employees are the ones interacting with the people every
- We shouldn't be relying on fees to fund anything, but because we are a welfare state and a state that
- For example, park fees when you go to a state park, that's a... ...park fees when you go to a state park—that's
- has already been stated, so I'll be brief.
- The state uses it, meaning that the state can invest more money in education.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
Transcript Highlights:
- county in this state.
- And our state, of course, as it stands in all of the United States, because it seems like all lives are
- Pensacola State has almost 16,000 students.
- And that's certainly with Pensacola State being such an important workforce engine in the state, being
- My niece is a freshman at Florida State.
Keywords:
missing persons, special needs, autism, search-and-rescue, Florida, voluntary program, funding, genetic counseling, education grants, state universities, faculty recruitment, student financial assistance
Summary:
The committee heard and approved two bills before moving to a long confirmation agenda. SB 1570, by Sen. Gates, would restore Project Leo, a previously sunset program that helps locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination between CARD centers and local sheriffs; it was praised as a proven tool for families and first responders and was reported favorably. CS/SB 1376, by Sen. Burgess, would create grants to support genetic counseling education and help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors; testimony noted the state’s limited supply of licensed counselors and the need to expand clinical training, and the bill also passed favorably.
The committee then considered a block of reappointments to university and college boards of trustees, including institutions such as UWF, Broward College, Chipola College, FIU, Pasco-Hernando, Polk State, St. Petersburg, Valencia, FAMU, FAU, UCF, FSU, New College, UNF, USF, and others. No one requested separate votes on the reappointments, and the block was confirmed unanimously for recommendation to the next committee.
A series of new appointees then appeared and largely emphasized workforce training, nursing, military support, and local economic development at their institutions. Witnesses included appointees to Pensacola State, Polk State, St. Petersburg College, UNF, FIU, UWF, Valencia, the College of the Florida Keys, and others; several highlighted strong NCLEX pass rates, dual enrollment, and partnerships with employers or military communities. One nominee, Florida Poly reappointment Ilya Shapiro, faced pointed questioning from Sen. Bracey Davis about past comments regarding race and the Supreme Court; he said his remarks were about hiring criteria, not a specific justice, and reiterated opposition to race- or sex-based selection. The committee also briefly struggled to reach Sherry Young by phone before hearing her testimony for Chipola College, where she said she wanted to give back as an alumna and nurse practitioner. Most new appointees were recommended for confirmation in a block, while Thomas Zachary Smith of UWF was pulled for separate consideration.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
AEN-GVO DEFER, GVO DEFER, GVO-HHS, GVO-PSM, GVO Public Hearings 02-17-2026
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- throughout the state.
- This is state facilities.
- This is state facilities.
- This is state facilities.
- The state did have to take care of them. The state did them<00:46:32.319>
wrong.
Bills:
SB2094
Keywords:
toxic chemicals, environmental action levels, public notice, environmental safety, pollution control, Hawaii State Constitution, public participation, government transparency, environmental health, 912, senate, all
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 2094, which would require state agencies monitoring environmental toxins and pollutants to establish environmental action levels and limit changes to those levels without meeting procedural requirements. The chair recommended passing the bill with amendments, including inserting estimated costs for a secure portal website and webinars into the committee report and deferring the effective date to July 1, 2050. The motion passed unanimously among those voting, with excused members noted.
The committee then considered several other measures and adopted recommendations to pass them with amendments, generally adding technical and clarifying changes and setting a defective date of 2525. SB 2862 was amended to broaden the preamble, make additional appointees confirmable, clarify reporting requirements for gubernatorial appointees, and was held for further discussion. SB 2781 on lei production created a working group to review existing studies and conduct a statewide study of Hawaii’s floriculture industry. SB 3015 adopted California’s definition of PII, applied it to government agencies and political subdivisions, created a private cause of action, and required a compliance report. SB 3230 removed a categorical prohibition on certain third-party project management procurements while preserving state oversight responsibility, in line with procurement office requests.
The joint GVO Health and Human Services agenda then focused on two related bills requiring universal changing accommodations in public restrooms. SB 2932 would apply to new state building construction beginning July 1, 2026, and testimony from disability advocates, the Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others supported the measure while asking for language clarifying that the requirement applies only where technically feasible and, in some cases, only to state-managed buildings. SB 2268 was described as broader, extending beyond government buildings into the private sector and including a private right of action; witnesses supported the concept but raised implementation concerns, especially for smaller businesses, and requested the same technically infeasible language and other clarifications. Both bills were advanced with amendments, and the committee noted adoption of the recommendations.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 17th, 2026 at 08:37 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:46 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 16th, 2026 at 08:37 am
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services, February 11, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- services within the state. Thank you. services within the state. Thank you.
- where both this state and other states where both this state and other states where um<01:00:55.440
- States which takes a long time. States which takes a long time.
- be eently transferred out of state. be eently transferred out of state.
- licensed by the state.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So SB 1376 is a bill seeking to address the shortage of genetic counselors in our state.
- So SB 1376 is a bill seeking to address the shortage of genetic counselors in our state.
- bill would establish an education grant program to support students pursuing a career in genetics at state
- I remember back when we didn't even license genetic counselors in the state of Florida.
- it's something that more people would take advantage of if we had enough genetic counselors in the state
Keywords:
genetic counseling, education grants, state universities, faculty recruitment, student financial assistance, missing persons, special needs, autism, search-and-rescue, Florida, voluntary program, funding
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and first considered SB 1376, which would create an education grant program to help address Florida’s shortage of genetic counselors by supporting students in genetics programs at state universities. Senator Burgess described genetic counselors’ roles in oncology, prenatal care, rare diseases, and other clinical settings, and noted Florida’s limited number of licensed counselors. The committee adopted an amendment requiring graduate programs to be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling and to show sufficient clinical training capacity. Members spoke in support, and CS/SB 1376 was reported favorably by roll call vote.
After a brief recess, the committee took up SB 1570, which would revive Project Leo, a prior Florida program that helped locate missing persons with special needs who are at high risk of wandering or elopement. President Gates explained that the bill would allow participating CARD centers to work with local sheriff’s offices to provide voluntary tracking devices and included $1 million in nonrecurring funding. Senators Berman and Harrell supported the measure, citing the dangers of wandering, especially for individuals with developmental disabilities or autism, and the importance of preventing drownings and other tragedies. The bill was reported favorably by roll call vote.
No other business was raised, no senators requested to be recorded on the bills, and the committee adjourned without objection.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/26/2026 - Senate Military Affairs and Border Security
Military Affairs and Border Security
Transcript Highlights:
- is arrested by a state or local law enforcement official or agency for a violation of state or local
- is arrested by a state or local enforcement official or agency for a violation of state or local law
- Please state your name for the record.
- of the state for a violation of state or local law. ...city, town, or other political subdivision of
- the state for a violation of state or local law.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Since then, the state Board of Private Reservation Board created a policy specifically stating that you
- into our state.
- been injured to enforce a state law without state supervision?
- the laws of the state.
- What they're doing is illegal in the state of Texas and this bill is about giving the state.