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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Feb 5th, 2026
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- In theory, like if, well, you know, I think if you still need a majority of voters, you know, if 50%
- , I think for the vast majority of taxing jurisdictions, this language will work and solve that problem
- So for the vast majority of the state, if you had a 25% turnout on local elections, ...that's headline
- So the reality of it is we have to get the bill passed in the format that is acceptable to a majority
- Even though you might have the majority in here, I don't know if you've looked for them.
Summary:
The Special Committee on Property Tax Reform met to consider a large committee substitute for House Bills 2780 and 2668, along with related amendments. Early discussion focused on the substitute’s changes, including removal of provisions dealing with nursing homes, apartment buildings, and the blind pension fund, plus a separate amendment to clean up ballot-language requirements so ballot measures would use neutral alphanumeric labels rather than descriptive titles. Members debated whether the labeling language was clear enough and whether clerks or the taxing entities would be responsible for assigning ballot names; the committee ultimately adopted the ballot-language amendment and the blind pension amendment, then rolled them into a new substitute.
The committee then considered a more controversial amendment that would have required tax measures to receive affirmative support from 25% of registered voters and would have shifted certain elections to the November general election. Members raised concerns about public vetting, the practicality of the 25% threshold, possible strategic behavior, and whether the proposal would actually increase turnout or instead become a negotiating point. After extended debate, the sponsor withdrew that amendment, leaving the committee substitute with the ballot-language and blind-pension changes only.
The committee also took up House Committee Substitute for House Joint Resolutions 148 and 111. An amendment was adopted to address Kansas City Public Schools’ concerns by bringing its levy treatment under Hancock-style rules and clarifying debt levy treatment. Members discussed the impact on school district financing and taxpayer bills, but the substitute and the HJR package were both reported do pass. The committee then reconsidered and re-voted House Bills 2780 and 2668 after a procedural reset, again adopting the substitute and reporting the bill do pass by a 13-3 vote. The meeting adjourned after the committee thanked members for their work and noted further action would continue later.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Finance Committee in Session Jan 15th, 2026 at 09:04 am
Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Major budget drivers, Secretary Nelson mentioned this too.
- Basic revenue assumptions and major expenditure drivers are included.
- Those are the major changes in the school aid formula.
- If there's major changes to federal programs, out of...
- If there's major changes to federal programs, I don't...
Committee:
Senate Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Elect Committee Meeting - 2025-03-26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- a capital project plan and internal service fund for a known process, timeline, and resources for major
- Without the major impact, such large actions can have on our property taxes.
- All of those major discussions on how we are, how are we going to pay for that are largely reduced or
- 2007 and finances the updating and replacement of park assets such as playgrounds, trails, courts, major
- It required a zoning change, which was again voted down by the majority of the council.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 23rd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There are none, Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you are recognized for your procedural motions.
- Thank you Assemblymember Gallagher, Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, you are recognized.
- It takes a majority of those with presence and voting. Members, this is a procedural vote.
- The majority leader is asking for an aye vote. Leader. Gallagher is asking for a no vote.
- Majority leader Aguiar-Curry moves.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (01/14/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><02:28:13.880><c> of</c> will probably see that the majority of will probably see that the majority
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met for an opening/orientation session in which members introduced themselves and explained their interest in the committee. Several members noted backgrounds in trucking, piloting, boating, motorcycles, road safety, or constituent concerns about transportation issues. The chair also noted several absent members and said the committee would first hear agency presentations before covering committee procedures.
The Department of Safety gave the main presentation, outlining its seven divisions and how they relate to transportation policy and the Highway Fund. The assistant commissioner emphasized that Highway Fund revenue supports both the Department of Transportation and the Department of Safety, with collections coming largely from the road toll/gas tax, DMV fees, and the new electric vehicle surcharge. He also noted that 12% of Highway Fund revenues go to local road repair through the DOT Betterment Fund, and warned that the fund has had a structural deficit for several biennia, requiring General Fund transfers that may be uncertain this session. He said the department aims to provide data and fiscal context on legislation and fiscal notes.
State Police then provided a detailed overview of its structure and operations, including the Operations Bureau, Investigative Services Bureau, and Justice Information Bureau. Testimony highlighted Troop G’s role in vehicle inspections, commercial motor vehicle enforcement, fraud investigations, and consumer complaint handling, as well as statewide staffing shortages. The division reported rising calls for service, motor vehicle stops, DWI arrests, and other arrests despite a vacancy rate of about 17%. It also described aviation, K-9, bomb squad, special events response, SWAT, narcotics, major crime, forensic laboratory, and other specialized units, with statistics on drug seizures, investigations, and lab workload. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during this portion of the meeting.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Apr 7th, 2026
State Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- The vast majority of Republicans in this state want the primaries to be open because it makes sense.
- So when Coleman-Madison and I first were elected in 2002, we were in the majority party. 105 members
- So when Coleman-Madison and I first were elected in 2002, we were in the majority party. 105 members
- So when Coleman-Madison and I first were elected in 2002, we were in the majority party. 105 members
- So when Coleman-Madison and I first were elected in 2002, we were in the majority party. 105 members
Committee:
Senate State Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, primary elections, party registration, party affiliation, open primary, closed primary, runoff election, crossover voting, voter registration, Secretary of State, absentee ballot, polling place signage, election integrity, political party, Democrat, Republican
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority having voted in the affirmative, House Bill 688 has passed the Senate.
- Majority having voted in the affirmative, House Bill 645 has passed the Senate.
- Majority having voted in the affirmative, House Bill 645 has passed the Senate.
- Majority having voted in the affirmative, House Bill 738 has passed the Senate.
- Majority having voted in the affirmative, House Bill 521 has passed the Senate.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, February 24, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- And to my right is Command Sergeant Major Thad Edy, who serves as the command senior enlisted leader
- And then do you guys, uh, Command Sergeant Major Edy, anything from you? Do we want to...
- or our Yeah, discuss and um our major or our Yeah, our<00:28:43.600><c> major</c><00:28:43.919><c> general
- I I'm sure our major general border.
- </c><00:29:40.480><c> general</c> with the governor and and major general with the governor and and major
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- However, upon coming into the major, an overwhelming majority of my students could not accurately identify
- As a librarian, I work with students in every major. across disciplines.
- They take them for that reason, but almost no one majors in them. So the evaluation...
- Currently, I am a senior electrical engineering major at UT Dallas.
- Well, I tell you, no, not from this agriculture major.
Bills:
SB 37
Committee:
House Higher Education
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to establish a supplemental energy assistance program, HF771, heard in energy committee 3/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- With our increasing temperatures, cooling needs are just going up, and by the way, the majority of utility
- </c><00:01:37.479><c> of</c> going up and by the way the majority of going up and by the way the majority
- This is why the majority of states provide energy assistance in the summer, including other northern
- This is why the majority of states provide energy assistance in the summer, including other northern
- </c><00:10:34.480><c> of</c> fixed incomes which are the majority of fixed incomes which are the majority
Summary:
House File 771, as amended, was laid over for possible inclusion. The bill would create a state supplemental grant program to build on LIHEAP, with the goal of expanding energy assistance beyond the winter season to cover summer cooling needs and reduce utility shutoffs. Representative Craft said the proposal would use existing LIHEAP systems, help more eligible households, and support related services like weatherization. The committee adopted the author’s amendment, DE2, without objection.
Supporters testified that energy costs remain unaffordable for many Minnesotans, especially in rural areas and among low-income households, seniors, and people using delivered fuels. Annie Levenson-Faulk of the Citizens Utility Board said only about a quarter of eligible households receive assistance, summer shutoffs are common, and cooling needs have grown significantly. Trisha Leite of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, Amanda Macky of Minnesota Valley Action Council, and Ken Schum of the Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association all supported the bill, saying year-round assistance would help households, reduce disconnects, stabilize demand for aid, and ease pressure on utility rates. Michael Schmitz of the Department of Commerce said Minnesota has received about $112 million in LIHEAP funds so far this year and is awaiting additional federal money; he also noted recent funding has been lower than in prior years and inflation has reduced its value.
Members discussed the scale of utility shutoffs, the increase in cooling demand, and whether the bill addresses root causes or serves as a temporary fix. Representative Weiner argued that the state should focus on keeping more money in taxpayers’ pockets and reducing the need for subsidies, while Representative Craft responded that the underlying issue is low incomes and widening wealth inequality, and that policies like the child tax credit are better ways to address poverty. The chair also asked how LIHEAP dollars flow, and Commerce said most benefits are paid directly to utilities on behalf of households rather than as direct cash payments to recipients.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/21/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Sha said he would write the majority report, correct? "Yes, sir."
- Representative Roy do the majority report on that.” “Motion carries.
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- </c><00:29:21.120><c> this</c> public uh Body by a simple majority this public uh Body by a simple majority
- </c><00:29:24.559><c> there</c> requires a 2third super majority there requires a 2third super majority
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Jan 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I said earlier funds prepped, he's a major metric to look at.
- And in terms of there, if you're looking to budget again, what are the major categories?
- The American people tend to not take action until there's a major disasters, right?
- But the majority of their program there integrated with other students on campus.
- So those are major buckets of research and Dr.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Carbone: Yes, Mr. Speaker.
- Majority Leader, rise and report, please. Yes, Mr. Speaker.
- Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
- Majority Leader. Yes, Mr.
- Thank you, Majority Leader Carbone. Motion to adjourn. Yes, Mr.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and recognition of the Doctor of the Day, Dr. Laura Mercer. Members also made several personal privilege introductions, including guests for National Women’s History Month, Father Andres Arango and Interfaith Day participants, Jeremiah Pate, and a proclamation recognizing March 25, 2026, as Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Representative Simacek and others highlighted United Cerebral Palsy’s work, early diagnosis, and expanded services for people with cerebral palsy.
On the floor, the House announced committee substitutions and bill referrals, then moved into Committee of the Whole. Three Senate bills received do pass recommendations: SB 1092, described as ending probation or early release for people convicted of dangerous crimes against children; SB 1097, the annual claimant bill; and SB 1135, a government-related measure. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole report and referred those bills to engrossing.
The House then took up SB 1430, a tax corrections bill. Representative Calles raised concern that a provision might remove multiple tax exemptions, while Representative Olson said the measure was a technical cleanup and that any policy-changing language had been removed in committee. The bill passed 51-0, with nine not voting, and was sent back to the Senate. The House also received committee meeting announcements and adjourned until 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Apr 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And we are on the move, making major changes in enrollment strategies, fiscal strategies, HR, academic
- preparation in majors that serve local workforce needs.
- We also see an opportunity to highlight major preparation. for such common skills courses.
- preparation in majors that serve local workforce needs.
- That money simply isn't realized for the majority of CSU students, faculty, and staff.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 12th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Having failed to receive a majority vote, the amendment is not adopted. Mr.
- Having failed to receive a majority vote, the amendment is not adopted.
- Having failed to receive a majority vote, the amendment is not adopted. Senator Lovick?
- Have received a constitutional majority. Senate Bill 6323 is declared passed.
- I have received a constitutional majority.
Summary:
The Senate took up Second Substitute Senate Bill 5974, which would modernize and strengthen laws governing sheriffs, police chiefs, town marshals, and other law enforcement agencies, particularly by setting certification and background-check standards and addressing what happens if an elected sheriff is decertified. The chamber first considered several amendments focused on preserving voter control over sheriffs, limiting the bill’s reach, and shifting costs to the state. Amendment 632, which would have required a recall-style vote if a sheriff were found uncertified, failed. Amendment 628, which would have excluded foreign convictions from consideration, failed. Amendment 633, which would have made the state pay background-check costs, failed. Amendment 634, which would have exempted current sheriffs from the bill’s five-year uninterrupted employment requirement, failed on a roll call vote of 21 yeas to 28 nays.
Members then rejected additional amendments: Amendment 631, which would have carved out an exception for Capitol security personnel, failed; Amendment 629, which would have prevented a vacancy if a sheriff was acting consistently with the state and U.S. constitutions, failed; Amendment 630, which would have created a private right of action for removed sheriffs, failed; and Amendment 627, which would have retained language barring men and women from being confined in the same cell when removing an old “police matron” provision, failed on a roll call vote of 19 yeas to 30 nays. Supporters of the bill argued it was about accountability, integrity, and aligning sheriffs with certification standards already applied to other law enforcement officers. Opponents argued it would override voter choice, create unfunded mandates, and let an unelected state body remove elected sheriffs.
After amendments were disposed of, the Senate suspended the rules and advanced the bill to third reading and final passage. In final debate, supporters emphasized public safety, professional standards, and the need for clear decertification rules when a sheriff loses certification. Opponents repeatedly framed the bill as an unconstitutional intrusion on local democracy and a solution in search of a problem, warning it would disenfranchise voters and set a dangerous precedent. The transcript ends during final-passage debate, with no final vote on the bill shown in the excerpt.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 013 Jan 27th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Majority Leader Rodriguez.
- Majority Leader Rodriguez.
- Majority Leader Rodriguez.
- Majority Leader Rodriguez.
- Majority Leader Rodriguez.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment committee hears HF1012 3/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- The major enforcement obstacle was maintaining the signs on closed trail areas. It was just...
- The major enforcement obstacle was maintaining the signs on closed trail areas.
- ATV recreation is a major economic driver in our region, bringing in thousands of riders from across
- ATV recreation is a major to establish.
- ><c> compact</c> looked and there was a major compact looked and there was a major compact fiber<00:23
Summary:
The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions.
Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process.
Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Richardson at the Majority Leader's desk. Good morning, Mr.
- The majority of the accidents are caused by human error, either poor decisions, not by the boat or the
- The majority of the accidents are caused by human error, either poor decisions, not by the boat or the
- Senator Cabaldon, you are recognized on the majority leader's desk. Thank you, Mr. President.
- Wong, Raymond Kinn, Army Major, Davis. Chiang, Kenneth, Army Private First Class, Fresno.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered a Memorial Day prayer, and welcomed a third-grade class from Sacred Heart Parish School to the chamber. Members then handled several procedural motions, including suspending a joint rule to allow budget subcommittees to meet during blackout period and removing certain bills from inactive or consent files.
The chamber confirmed multiple gubernatorial appointments, including Nicholas Mueller to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Commission, Arthur Krantz to the Public Employment Relations Board, Chris Ferguson to the California Student Aid Commission, and Brian Haynes to the same commission. The Senate also adopted several resolutions, including SR 102 recognizing National Safe Boating Week, SCR 172 proclaiming Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, SCR 177 declaring World No Tobacco Day, SR 107 for Lupus Awareness Month, and SR 115 marking the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris in California wine history.
On third reading, the Senate passed a series of bills on topics including beverage container recycling fees (SB 1341), school employee misconduct procedures (SB 1083), wildfire preparedness for water suppliers (SB 1153), insurance cost-sharing accounting (SB 1199), nonprofit government liaison services (SB 1240), energy coordination and fuel supply planning (SB 1337), language access in elections (SB 1360), gaming fee transparency (SB 920), mental health evaluation in Care Court-related cases (SB 1016), reckless driving penalties (SB 1198), greenhouse gas reporting for subsidized medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (SB 1213), the Go Green financing program (SB 1265), repossession transport interference (SB 1338), and wildlife coexistence (SB 1135). Most measures passed on unanimous or near-unanimous votes; SB 920 passed 28-1, SB 1265 passed 26-5, and SB 1135 passed with two no votes.
The session concluded with a Veterans Caucus adjournment-in-memory ceremony honoring 82 fallen service members, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled floor session.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education (3-25-26) Upon Adjournment of House
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- If a majority of the members of the Board of Education are elected by voters in Jefferson County Public
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- If a majority of to public education.
- If a majority of the<00:03:15.360><c> members</c><00:03:15.840><c> of</c><00:03:15.880><c> the</c><00
- </c><00:09:08.560><c> that</c> representative in the majority that representative in the majority that
Committee:
House Primary and Secondary Education
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- That means a small, unrepresentative slice of the electorate can end up making major decisions about
- Then second has to go on the ballot and then the voters by majority vote have to approve it.
- Now, we all know Cal California is a blue state, we have a super majority in this legislature, 75% of
- It was mentioned by an opposition witness that we have a three-quarters majority of Democrats in the
- And if the majority of Californians believe that cities should be able to establish.
Committee:
House Elections