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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Going after late fees charged by utilities 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I also wanted to flag that this is an issue in Xcel's, um, rate cases currently before the PUC.
- Um, I also wanted to flag that this is an issue in Xcel's, um, rate cases currently before the PUC.
- Um, I also wanted to flag that this is an issue in Xcel's, um, rate cases currently before the PUC.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 3912, as amended, and the author moved that the bill be laid over for consideration in a future omnibus bill. The amendment was adopted without objection. Representative Holland described the bill as an energy affordability measure that would bar utilities from charging certain fees during the cold weather rule for customers above 50% of state median income, prohibit reconnection fees after shutoff for nonpayment, and create a framework for regulating late fees. He argued that late fees are often high, compound monthly, and disproportionately burden low-income households, citing utility debt and disconnection figures and noting that the need for relief is concentrated in greater Minnesota.
Annie Levenson Faulk of the Citizens Utility Board supported the bill, saying reconnection fees and late fees fall on households already struggling to pay for essential service. She said reconnection fees should be treated as part of the cost of doing business and that late fees should be limited to a reasonable approximation of actual carrying costs, with protections for low-income customers. She also said the issue is already being considered in utility rate cases before the Public Utilities Commission, but that legislative action is still appropriate.
Nick Martin of Xcel Energy and Katherine O'Donnell of CenterPoint Energy opposed the bill in its current form while emphasizing their companies’ commitment to affordability and customer assistance. Xcel said the bill would shift reconnection costs to other customers and could undermine a proposed arrears management program funded by late payment charges; Xcel also noted that the PUC is already reviewing these issues in its rate case. CenterPoint said it already offers extensive outreach, payment plans, and assistance programs, does not charge late fees once a customer is on a payment plan, and that its reconnection fee does not fully cover costs. After testimony and brief discussion, the chair noted the helpful information from utilities, the author said he was open to further work on the bill, and the bill was laid over.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Chamber Meeting Feb 5th, 2026 at 12:10 pm
New Mexico House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- Gentlelady from McKinley and San Juan, Representative Johnson, with the pledge to the New Mexico flag
- I salute the flag of the state of New Mexico, a symbol of perfect friendship among one united culture
Bills:
HB95, HB111, HJR1, HB32, HB33, HB61, HJM2, HM7, HM17, HM4, HM22, HM23, HM24, HM26, HM3, HM11, HM14, HM15, HM21, HM34, HM50, HB8, HB30, HB43, HB156, HM2, HM16
Keywords:
HB95, additional judgeship, district court, judicial district, First Judicial District, Second Judicial District, district judges, court administration, judicial staffing, caseload, access to justice, New Mexico courts, judiciary, judge vacancy, court backlog, state courts, water law, state engineer, civil penalty, compliance order
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session (Part 1 of September 12, 2025 Legislative day)
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We ask our guests and visitors to remain standing and join us in the flag salute.
- Please join me in saluting our nation's flag. Ready, begin.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
Summary:
The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine procedural motions. Members then moved through a long agenda of Senate and Assembly bills, including several concurrence votes on budget trailer bills and policy measures. Early actions included defeating a motion to send AB 1207 to the inactive file, then passing SB 855 on armory property transfers, SB 57 on data centers and ratepayer impacts, and SB 614 on carbon capture pipeline transport, with SB 614 transmitted immediately to the Senate. The house also approved AB 144 and AB 149, the health and resources budget trailer bills, and later took up a large concurrence file with many mostly bipartisan measures.
Among the major policy items, the Assembly concurred in AB 7 on consideration of descendants of enslaved people in higher education admissions, AB 1400 on community college nursing/bachelor’s degree pilots, AB 56 on social media warning labels for children, AB 253 on housing plan-check timelines, AB 265 on disaster recovery support for small businesses, AB 301 on housing reconstruction timelines after fires, AB 325 on antitrust and pricing algorithms, AB 478 on emergency planning for pets, AB 670 on renter stability, AB 841 on the State Fire Marshal, AB 979 on AI cybersecurity, AB 1007 on faster housing permitting, AB 1032 on mental health care for wildfire victims, AB 1181 on firefighter cancer protections, and AB 1264 on ultra-processed foods in school meals. Several bills drew brief opposition or questions, including AB 149, where Assembly Member Dixon criticized omnibus budget drafting and fee increases, and AB 1264, where members discussed agriculture concerns and school nutrition. Most measures passed with strong margins, many unanimously.
Later in the day, the Assembly also considered a separate set of Senate bills, including SB 760 on behest reporting for charitable appeals, SB 271 on student parents’ access to child care and financial aid services, SB 613 on methane emissions from imported fossil fuels, SB 744 on postsecondary accreditation, SB 461 on a facility transfer for police services in Imperial, SB 487 on compensation for injured firefighters and peace officers, SB 635 on street vendor protections, SB 641 on licensing relief after disasters, SB 720 on red-light camera programs, SB 763 on Cartwright Act penalties, and SB 274 on limits for automated license plate reader data retention. SB 274 drew the most extended debate, with supporters emphasizing privacy, civil liberties, and misuse of data, and opponents arguing the bill would hamper law enforcement and crime-solving tools. The transcript ends during that debate, with no final vote shown for SB 274 in the excerpt provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So these incidents are often not flagged for the child's team, and those involved in the child's case
- And do you have those people flagged in your system as long-term recipients?
- Do you have a way that you mark those recipients, especially the ones that you flagged?
Bills:
HB1531, HB2667, HB2809, HB2865, HB3589, HB3151, HB3748, HB3750, HB4419, HB4643, HB3597, HB4129, HB4130, HB4131
Keywords:
workplace violence prevention, health and safety code, Chapter 331, facility definition, home and community support services agency, home health agency, home health care, nursing staff, registered nurses, health care workplace safety, hospital, nursing facility, ambulatory surgical center, freestanding emergency medical care facility, mental hospital, Texas health care regulation, provider compliance, occupational safety, senior living, referral agencies
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- beautiful procession with people lined up on the side of the road and the streets holding American flags
- the freeway, there is a bridge, and all I remember that day was filled with people holding American flags
- , and the big American flag, and... a big poster that said, "Welcome Home."
Keywords:
Veterans of Foreign Wars, veterans, commemoration, military service, recognition, September 29, waiver programs, toll roads, discount programs, transportation, affordable housing, land bank program, low-income households, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, HB 2061, Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 225, State Highway 242, Interstate Highway 69, Montgomery County
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
State Committee Meeting - 2025-04-03
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, we passed a new state flag with 14 people; we didn't take it to the ballot to let the people
- When the flag, everybody got silence on that except for 14 people, and we had to take that on.
- think there's a fundamental difference when we talk about whether or not we should change our state flag
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Cote de Vistuta, Brazoria County, to lead us in the pledges of the United States and Texas flags.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
- Honor the Texas flag. I pledge allegiance to Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
Keywords:
occupation tax, securities, financial regulation, tax exemption, legislative amendment, capital gains tax, realized gains, unrealized gains, investment income, asset sale, capital assets, wealth tax, estate tax, trust tax, tax limitation, constitutional amendment, Texas Constitution, Article VIII, property tax, sales tax
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 24th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- doctor, right now the doctor has to divulge that they have a substance abuse problem and they're red flagged
- When the baby's born, the baby is tested, and if the baby has drugs in its system, CPS will red flag
- Don't seek help and the child is born with a drug abuse problem, or they do seek help and they get flagged
Keywords:
digitized signature, waiver of citation, marriage dissolution, electronic notarization, family law, HB 1193, informal marriage, common-law marriage, declaration of informal marriage, confidentiality, privacy, county clerk, vital statistics unit, Family Code, Health and Safety Code, marriage records, public records, personally identifying information, PII, legal representative
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Aisha Davis of Dallas County to lead us in the pledges of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags
- Please join me in our pledge to our United States flag. to the car. there. the One nation under God,
- And our Texas flag. One Thank you The Chair will now hear excuses for absent members.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 18th, 2025
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to flag one very big thing that's happened a few years, and it's part of the story.
- I just want to flag it. It's a big priority.
- For the comment, you don't have to, it could just be a flag for you guys, but we'll leave it at that
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands
- , one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. flag of the United States of America
- and flag of the United States of America and to<00:07:10.400>
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AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
- Members and guests, please join me in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
- prohibiting the classification of gun sales, we would really eliminate a tool that can be used to flag
- So, as a result, actually banks issuing those cards are in a unique position to observe and flag these
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and several guest introductions, including recognition of Lutheran Day at the Capitol and the doctor of the day. The chamber also handled routine business such as journal approval, temporary committee substitutions, and multiple motions to move into Committee of the Whole for floor consideration of bills and resolutions.
A series of election, campaign finance, immigration, and public safety measures were taken up. Bills and resolutions discussed included SB 1003 on election canvass certification, SB 1006 and SCR 1002 on campaign finance disclosure thresholds, SB 1037, SB 1040, SB 1057, SB 1060, SB 1141, SB 1168, SB 1237, SB 1289, SCR 1010, SCR 1013, and SCR 1014 on various election administration topics, plus SB 1055 and SB 1152 on immigration enforcement and benefits, SB 1058 on firearm transaction merchant codes, SB 1093 on rioting, SB 1308 on a foreign adversary fraud office appropriation, and SB 1160 on drones in entertainment districts. Most of these measures received do-pass recommendations, several with committee or floor amendments, and some were retained on the calendar.
The most extensive debate centered on social policy bills affecting transgender people and minors, including SCR 1006, SB 1015, and SB 1095. Opponents argued these measures were discriminatory, harmful to trans youth and families, and an improper intrusion into medical and school decisions; supporters framed them as protecting parental rights, privacy, and children from irreversible medical decisions. SB 1049 on spousal maintenance also drew opposition over a proposed four-year cap. Later, the Senate took third-reading votes and passed SB 1049, SB 1053, SB 1415, SB 1015, SB 1095, and SCR 1006, with recorded roll-call tallies generally around 16-11 or 17-10 on the more contentious measures, and the bills were transmitted to the House.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- His public safety assessment identified him as having a new violent criminal activity flag, with a new
- His public safety assessment identified him as having a new violent criminal activity flag with a new
- And I just wanted to flag something that we are doing this session. We did it in the first week.
- And so I just wanted to flag that because I do think we've done something big, and I appreciate if the
- So I just want to flag that piece of this, and it feels like that is a decision... ...that piece of this
Bills:
SB100
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:26 am
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Peterworth, the Pledge of Allegiance in Español to be led by Senator Nava, and the salute to the New Mexico flag
- Wirth, the Pledge of Allegiance in Español to be led by Senator Nava, and the salute to the New Mexico flag
- Senator Wirth, I pledge allegiance to the flag.
- I salute the flag of the...
- Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Sep 3rd, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- John McQueeney to lead us in the Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands
- Honor the Texas flag.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.
- I have the microwave, fridge, TVs, flags, and pictures, if I gave a sizable donation to her favorite
Bills:
SB 1, HCR 20, HR 131, HR 133, HR 135, HR 136, HR 137, HR 144, HR 145, HR 146, HR 149, HR 150, HR 151, HR 152, HR 158, HR 161, HR 162, HR 163, HR 165, HR 166, HR 168, HR 169, HR 170, HR 175, HR 178, HR 127, HR 129, HR 130, HR 132, HR 134, HR 138, HR 139, HR 140, HR 141, HR 142, HR 143, HR 153, HR 154, HR 155, HR 156, HR 159, HR 160, HR 164, HR 167, HR 172, HR 173, HR 176, SB 1, HB 8, HB 15, HB 27, SB 5
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards, memorial, remembrance, legacy, condolences, community, higher education, university merger, research, public health, economic impact, healthcare, insurance, affordability, medical coverage, state regulations
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Pledges of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags.
- Members and guests in the gallery, please join me in the pledge to the United States flag.
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands
- Enter the Texas flag. Honor the Texas flag.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And the one that, that kind of raised a red flag that I haven't seen anyone bring up yet is the, the,
- This bill would force medical records to permanently flag intersex traits in a way no other conditions
- are flagged, automatically adding us to every provider, regardless of context or medical relevance.
- their entire collections annually for any book with any possible description of sexual conduct and flag
- To deliberately grow a generation of children with such a notion is a red flag that our society is headed
Bills:
HB 45, HB 755, HB 1232, HB 1555, HB 2460, HB 2702, HB 2973, HB 3120, HB 3225, HB 3314, HB 3356, HB 3371, HB 3634, HB 3638, HB 4247, HB 4283, HB 4290, HB 4302, HB 4503, HB 4511, HB 4565, HB 4581, HB 4627, HB 4632, HB 4660, HB 4668, HB 4960, HB 5042
Keywords:
housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money, HB 1232, whistleblower, whistleblower protection, public employee, retaliation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The one that kind of raised a red flag that I haven't seen anyone bring up yet is...
- This bill would force medical records to permanently flag intersex traits in a way no other conditions
- Flagged automatically, outing us to every provider regardless of context or medical relevance.
- collections annually for any book that might be deemed inappropriate. description of sexual conduct and flag
- To deliberately grow a generation of children with such a notion is a red flag that our society is headed
Bills:
HB45, HB45, HB755, HB 1232, HB1555, HB2460, HB2702, HB2973, HB3120, HB3225, HB3314, HB3356, HB3371, HB3634, HB3638, HB4247, HB4283, HB4290, HB4302, HB4503, HB4511, HB4565, HB4581, HB4627, HB4632, HB4660, HB4668, HB4960, HB5042
Keywords:
flooding, disaster response, emergency preparedness, state guidance, public safety, housing, affordable housing, rent control, landlord-tenant laws, housing rights, lobbying, public entities, expenditures, government code, transparency, Texas Ethics Commission, government regulation, lobbying restrictions, government accountability, taxpayer money
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House committee approves omnibus elections policy bill, HF1378 4/2/25
Transcript Highlights:
- know your amendment is trying to address, but also I could just see a political rally where perhaps flags
- know your amendment is trying to address, but also I could just see a political rally where perhaps flags
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Summary:
The committee took up House File 1378, an elections administration bill, and first adopted the DE5 amendment. The author described DE5 as a negotiated package combining provisions from several bills on election administration, including notice of temporary polling locations, residence standards for people under civil commitment orders, polling place closure/change notices, absentee voting provisions, special election filing periods, and timelines for filing statements of economic interest. The committee then adopted two additional amendments, A6 and A8, both presented as technical or corrective changes; A8 restored language on off-reservation temporary polling that had been inadvertently left out.
Testimony from county election officials and the Secretary of State’s office was generally supportive of the bill’s election-administration changes. Blue Earth County’s Michael Stalberger said the bill would streamline election-day work, improve absentee ballot deadlines, clarify ballot correction procedures, formalize chain-of-custody plans, and speed out-of-court remedies for ballot errors. He also raised concerns about implementation details, including the timing for first chain-of-custody plans, applying candidate filing changes to townships and school districts as well as cities, the short turnaround for college student housing lists, and whether the statewide system could handle new absentee-ballot data fields. Nicole Freeman of the Secretary of State’s office echoed support for the technical cleanup and several policy changes, including removing the permanent absentee application box from voter registration forms, clarifying ballot-board procedures, chain-of-custody planning, and the out-of-court remedy, while also flagging concerns about the absentee application cutoff, city opt-outs from absentee voting, and staffing requirements for absentee locations.
Later in the hearing, members discussed a separate proposed amendment, A4/A3, dealing with prohibitions on inducements to vote or register, including lotteries or other chances to win money or goods. The author explained it was intended to clarify existing law and respond to recent examples of large-money election-related giveaways, but after discussion the chair declined to offer the amendment in committee, saying it would likely not have enough support and could be taken up later on the floor. The hearing ended with the technical amendments adopted and the bill advanced with the committee continuing broader discussions on the remaining issues.