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WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 23, 2026 PM 1

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
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KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • There were local governments created by the state governments, but ultimately it was the states that
  • created the federal government and that ratified the Constitution.
  • They were creating units of government.
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  • Business with government or whatever.
Summary: The joint meeting of the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee and the House State Government Committee was called to consider House Concurrent Resolution 45, sponsored by Representative Jason Petri. The resolution would support calling for a federal balanced budget amendment through the Article V process. Petri argued that Kentucky’s own constitutional balanced-budget requirement shows the value of fiscal restraint, and he said decades of federal deficit spending and rising debt make a constitutional amendment necessary. Governor Ron DeSantis and Lauren Ends of the National Campaign for a Balanced Budget Amendment also testified in support, emphasizing the growth of federal debt, the risk of a future debt crisis, and the view that Congress is unlikely to solve the problem on its own. Members asked about the mechanics and risks of an Article V convention, including whether the convention’s “sole purpose” language would be enforceable and whether a convention could become a “runaway” process. DeSantis and Ends said states can impose guardrails on delegates, including criminal penalties and delegate-limitation laws, and noted that any proposed amendment would still require ratification by 38 states. They also said that if Congress chose to draft the amendment itself in response to state pressure, that would be acceptable. One witness said 18 states have passed faithful-delegate or delegate-limitation laws. Representative Callaway asked what would happen if the debt issue is not addressed. Witnesses responded that continued borrowing could lead to economic dislocation, higher interest costs, and a debt crisis that would crowd out other federal spending. They said the current debt burden is already more than $100,000 per U.S. citizen and roughly $300,000 per taxpayer, and that a balanced budget amendment would be a first step toward stopping the growth of debt before any long-term paydown could occur. The transcript provided does not show a final vote or other committee action on the resolution.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/11/2026 - House Ways & Means

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • this is a follow-up cleanup bill to some significant reforms that were made to this area of the tax code
  • clause on there, then it's effective, it's in statute, and it would comply with this change in the code
  • One thing you said, you said, that's just the way government works.
  • Operations is not an efficient or responsible way to run our government. Thank you.
  • Well, we can get the government out of the way. We can stop adding to the problem.
Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 2780, a technical cleanup measure related to Arizona’s judicial tax lien foreclosure and excess proceeds process. The sponsor and a witness said the bill clarifies when a court should order a public sale, standardizes distribution of sale proceeds, and corrects inconsistencies left from prior reforms. No opposition was raised, and the committee approved HB 2780 unanimously on a 9-0 do pass vote. The committee then took up House Bill 4029, which would require the Governor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to evaluate the revenue impact of federal tax conformity changes earlier in the process, and would require the Department of Revenue to issue tax forms consistent with statute. An amendment was adopted to have OSPB and JLBC each make the evaluation and to require a governor’s report if the impact is $100 million or more, along with new reporting deadlines for DOR. Supporters argued the bill would force earlier action on conformity and prevent tax forms from diverging from statute; opponents said it added bureaucracy and could delay filing. The committee approved HB 4029 as amended by a 5-4 vote. The committee also heard House Bill 4030 and the related HCR 2052, both aimed at limiting local tax and fee increases. HB 4030 would bar municipalities and counties from adopting, imposing, or collecting increased fees, transaction privilege taxes, and utility rates from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. The sponsor said the measure was intended to protect taxpayers from inflation and rising local costs. Cities, counties, and utility representatives opposed the bills, warning they would hinder infrastructure financing, water and wastewater projects, road improvements, and public safety services, and could force general fund subsidies or delayed maintenance. Supporters argued local governments have seen substantial revenue growth and should be restrained from further increases. The committee did not reach a final vote on HB 4030 or HCR 2052 in the portion provided.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:01 am

House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • government... ...a true partnership between local government and state, asking local government to also
  • What are the commitments of the local government to help also with that transition?
  • METRO redevelopment code and projects. Representative Patahom.
  • This bill deals in a statute called the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code.
  • This bill deals in a statute called the Metropolitan Redevelopment Code.
Bills: HB310, HB323, HM51, HB194
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband May 2nd, 2025

S/C on Telecommunications & Broadband

Transcript Highlights:
  • that will be able to offer these services to a state government like Texas?
  • A cable franchise fee is an annual fee charged by local governments to a private cable television company
  • You are seeking to amend section 660002 of the Utilities Code.
  • As a state, we retained our public lands when other states ceded them to the federal government.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate legislative Session Mar 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • People have to have these up to code.
  • As far as the plumbing, I mean, code is code. That's the National Fire Protection Act. That's.
  • And again, they help govern.
  • Members, this is a government transparency bill.
  • So with this bill, would it apply to foreign governments?
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Culture, Recreation & Tourism Apr 3rd, 2025

Culture, Recreation & Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • Moore-Johnson, I just had a question about the governing board for the Operation Game Thief.
  • It expands government authority and undermines the free market.
  • This bill puts a government agency at the center of wind energy developments in a way that not even the
  • Authorizing a government agency to block energy development without any reasoned justification is not
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Mar 20th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • The preference of certain materials based on environmental, social, or governance criteria.
  • Um, part of this came from concerns that the federal government was trying to put strings attached to
  • And so I just want to make sure that if the federal government did try to impose those standards, OK,
  • Under the current transportation code, judges are not allowed to have tinted windows in their vehicles
  • However, Committee sub for HB 1126 amends Section 547.613B of the Transportation Code, allowing vehicles
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/18/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
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  • to make sure that government information is as open as possible to the public.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb 26th, 2025

Military and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • The commissioner will be a government Cabinet member. They did not change that.
  • The governor's office, that's how the government works. And for the people in the audience, uh...
  • I knew you all did some work with the government.
  • This is from Act... bring to your attention that this is from Act 24-329 last year of our military code
Bills: SB67, HB295, SB104
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26

State Government Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to call this meeting of the State Government Finance and Policy Committee to order.
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  • Good morning, Chair Nash, Chair Cleborne, fellow members of the State Government Policy Committee. >>
  • Government Finance Committee. Government Finance Committee.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/3/26

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • There are no guidelines for how and when government uses facial recognition technology.
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  • <00:10:14.399> And banning or governing its use. And banning or governing its use.
  • I am an open government and privacy advocate for decades here at the state legislature.
Summary: The committee approved the minutes from February 24 and February 26. It then took up House File 3661, a bill originally authored by Representative Gomez and presented by Representative Feist, which would ban government use of facial recognition technology and be re-referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee. The committee adopted the A1 amendment, described as a technical amendment based on House Research recommendations, before hearing testimony on the bill. Representative Feist said the bill is aimed at preventing serious privacy and civil-liberties harms, including secretive surveillance, racial and gender bias, and the lack of statewide rules governing government use of facial recognition. Supportive testimony came from Chad Marlo of the ACLU, who argued the issue is bipartisan, the technology has accuracy problems, and government use is expanding against vulnerable groups. Chris Wayland of Restore the Fourth Minnesota also supported a ban, emphasizing the inability to opt out of facial recognition and the lack of standards, disclosure, and community input. Rich Newmeister urged stronger transparency measures, including agency policies and public notice in buildings using the technology. Major Spencer Baky of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office opposed an outright ban, saying facial recognition is used only as an investigative lead, not for positive identification or real-time surveillance, and that results are corroborated before use. He said the office has used the tool in hundreds of investigations and supports a statutory framework with safeguards instead of a ban. In member discussion, Representative Hudson argued a blanket ban was too broad and suggested a more targeted evidentiary approach, while Representative Moller and Representative Kurr expressed concern about misuse and the federal government's use of the technology. Representative Durant asked whether there was a current Minnesota problem and whether stakeholders and law enforcement had been involved in drafting the bill. No final vote on the bill was taken in the portion provided, beyond adoption of the amendment and the committee’s continued consideration of HF 3661.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Feb 4th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the fourth, as an instructor, a certified instructor for the federal government, who has used that
  • This is inefficient and confusing, leading to wasted government employee time.
  • This is inefficient and confusing, leading to wasted government employee time.
  • With this bill, the Legislature can increase government efficiency, reduce errors and confusion, and
Bills: S0132, S0418, S0646, S0820, S1734
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice met with a quorum and took up several bills. SB 646, relating to drug paraphernalia, was presented by President Gates as a narrow measure to allow drug testing tools such as fentanyl test strips and reagent kits to detect dangerous adulterants and help prevent overdose deaths. Senator Osgood spoke in strong support, describing the bill as important for people in recovery. The bill had one support appearance and was reported favorably by unanimous roll call. The committee then heard SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Senator Jones explained that the bill requires autism awareness and communication/de-escalation training for officers and creates a voluntary Blue Envelope Program for drivers with ASD. Multiple advocates, including Disability Rights Florida, an Autism Society representative, parents, and a retired federal officer, testified in support, emphasizing safety, communication, and the need to avoid tragic misunderstandings during police encounters. Senators also discussed whether broader disability training should be considered in the future. SB 418 was reported favorably unanimously. Next, the committee considered SB 132 on restoration of voting rights, which would require the Florida Commission on Offender Review to create and maintain a public database to help people determine whether they have completed sentence requirements for rights restoration and to publish clearer instructions for eligible individuals. An amendment was adopted to make the database subject to legislative appropriation. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1734, which recognizes juvenile probation and detention officers as officers under state law and extends training, certification, and certain benefits, and CS/SB 820, which strengthens reporting requirements for problem-solving courts and sets annual reporting deadlines. Both bills were reported favorably after brief discussion and support appearances.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 15th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • As you can see, this bill is really about transparency in government.
  • wanted to make it clear that the league supports policies that uphold transparent and accountable government
  • Public records requests are a tried-and-true mechanism for public engagement and government transparency
  • um the LP Gas Board, when they do their due diligence, if there is a safety violation, which was a code
  • So if you change the setbacks from 25 ft, 50 ft or whatever, you're adding to a code that we already
Bills: HB407, SB306, SB320, SB321