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TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 2nd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- these businesses, I'm proud to lay out HCR9, which is supported by more than a dozen chambers of commerce
- subjects these services to the outdated in-home sales law under Chapter 601 of the Business and Commerce
- I want to just take one step back regarding Chapter 601 of the Business and Commerce Code.
- purchases made outside of a merchant's place of business within Chapter 601 of the Business and Commerce
Keywords:
science park district, economic development, technology innovation, higher education collaboration, infrastructure development, Texas Economic Development Office, workforce development, unemployment benefits, state average unemployment rate, benefit year, economic support, Texas Workforce Commission, property owners' association, free speech, assembly rights, government officials, political candidates, floodplain, landlord, tenant
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Maritime Commerce. moves 24-7, 365, through Texas Maritime Ports, propelling the Texas economy.
- infrastructure is like a transmission, shifting transportation modes. and accelerating the movement of commerce
- States are aggressively investing in their ports to attract commerce and economic benefit potentially
- maintaining Texas' competitive advantage. and ensuring our state remains the national leader in trade and commerce
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Also, while working extremely hard not to stifle commerce and productivity in South Texas.
- Working extremely hard to not stifle commerce and in productivity in South Texas.
- know, 100% support your efforts, but at the same time we cannot allow cartel activity to dictate commerce
- Support your efforts, but at the same time we cannot allow cartel activity to dictate commerce in the
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Border Security held its first hearing of the 89th legislative session, established a quorum, welcomed new and returning members, and adopted the committee rules without objection. The chair said the hearing would be limited to invited state agency witnesses and was intended as a status update for new members on current border operations, especially in light of the change in federal administration.
Testimony came from the Office of the Attorney General, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Texas Military Department. The Attorney General’s representative said border-related litigation is largely in a holding pattern while the new U.S. Department of Justice awaits additional leadership, and noted prior cases involving concertina wire, buoys, and the CBP One app. DPS described Operation Lone Star’s evolution from filling gaps when Border Patrol was overwhelmed to current operations focused on interdiction, criminal arrests, fentanyl and meth seizures, and national security concerns, while also noting improved morale and more voluntary deployments as border pressure has eased. The Texas Military Department reported more than 5,000 personnel on state active duty, extensive use of barriers, drones, boats, and rapid-response forces, and said Operation Lone Star has resulted in more than 531,000 apprehensions and a 90% reduction in illegal crossings.
Members and witnesses discussed whether the state should maintain its current border-security footprint while federal policy settles, with the chair emphasizing preserving institutional knowledge and leaving tactical decisions to the governor. Questions also covered trooper fatigue, Border Patrol training under SB 602, and concerns about cartel-driven commercial trucking and fuel depots near the border. The committee heard that Border Patrol training with DPS has resumed, and the chair asked agencies to keep the Legislature informed as legal and operational circumstances change. No bills were heard and no votes were taken beyond adopting the committee rules.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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multiple Commerce Committee has held multiple Commerce Committee has held multiple - Men of California moves to recommit the bill, H.R. 6409, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you like to move that your bill be re-referred to Commerce Finance and Policy?
- I'm with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
- I'm with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
- I'm with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
- I'm with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
Keywords:
undocumented immigrants, state funding, MinnesotaCare, scholarship ineligibility, state assistance, permit to carry, concealed carry, handgun permit, firearm permit, pistol training, sheriff, application process, electronic filing, mail application, fax submission, certified mail, certified delivery, gun rights, Second Amendment, firearms regulation
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Members, this is a reappropriation for the Division of Workforce Services within Commerce.
- improvement project within the Arkansas Economic Development Commission under the Department of Commerce
- improvement project within the Arkansas Economic Development Commission under the Department of Commerce
Summary:
The House convened with a prayer and pledge, established a quorum, approved leave requests, dispensed with the prior journal, and received a governor’s communication listing several fiscal-session bills that had been signed into law. The chamber also adopted a consent calendar of resolutions and recognized multiple guests, including law enforcement officers, a doctor and nurse, a House staff member celebrating her 80th birthday, and several student athletic teams and Special Olympics participants.
During the floor session, members heard a personal privilege statement from Representative Dolly Henley apologizing for any confusion about her request to vote no on House Bill 1098. The House then took up appropriations and related budget measures. Senate Bill 1, the Arkansas Senate appropriation, passed 90-1 with the emergency clause. An amendment to House Bill 1034 concerning the Secretary of State’s appropriation was rejected. The House passed a batch of general appropriation bills, then separately passed House Bill 1020, House Bill 1041, House Bill 1098, Senate Bill 2, Senate Bill 14, Senate Bill 26, Senate Bill 68, Senate Bill 69, and Senate Bill 72. House Bill 1023 and House Bill 1053 failed.
Several bills were pulled from batches for separate votes at members’ requests, and the chamber repeatedly noted that some measures contained no appropriation increase while others reflected pay-plan, security, performance-fund, or capital-project adjustments. Senate Bill 69 was described as a supplemental for a University of Arkansas food science building without drawing on general revenue. Most measures passed with strong margins, though House Bill 1023 and House Bill 1053 failed. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 3 p.m. Monday, and committee announcements noted House Management would meet 15 minutes after adjournment and that the deadline for submitting resolutions was that day.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Incentive Evaluation Commission -IEC- Jan 29th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of them were grouped together in 2023, particularly the ones in commerce that relate to pool finance
- the way this works out is in June, we meet with the administering agencies, which are primarily Commerce
- First of all, we will provide you criteria for evaluation for the side act Talked to Commerce before
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 29, 2026 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- the designation of the chief manufacturing officer among senior leadership in the Department of Commerce
- The Department of Commerce, in consultation with the chief manufacturing officer and the state manufacturing
- Colton Maddell with the Florida Chamber of Commerce, waving in support.
Summary:
The Housing, Agriculture, and Tourism Subcommittee heard five bills and reported all of them favorably. House Bill 827, by Rep. Anderson, would require online real estate listings to disclose estimated ad valorem taxes based on the listing price rather than the seller’s current taxes, to reduce surprise tax increases for homebuyers. The bill drew support from the Property Appraisers Association of Florida, the Florida League of Cities, and the Florida Association of Counties, and passed unanimously after a technical amendment.
House Bill 483, by Rep. Cobb, aimed to support Florida’s manufacturing sector by formally recognizing the chief manufacturing officer, creating a workforce development grant program, launching a voluntary promotional campaign for Florida-made products and manufacturing careers, and requiring biennial reporting. The bill received broad support from manufacturing, economic development, and business groups, was amended with technical cleanup language, and passed unanimously. House Bill 675, by Leader Driscoll, sought to expand affordable housing efforts by limiting Live Local Act incentives to affordable housing, extending affordability periods from 30 to 50 years, lowering the income cap for eligible units, and eliminating documentary stamp taxes for certain first-time homebuyers. After two amendments and supportive testimony from United Way Suncoast, the bill passed on a party-line style roll call with all members voting yes or excused.
House Bill 495, by Rep. Albert, transferred golf course best management practices certification from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services without changing the underlying BMP requirements. After an amendment clarified that all BMPs remain in place, the Florida Golf Course Superintendents Association testified in support, and the bill passed unanimously. House Bill 1497, by Rep. Hunschofsky, revised the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program by narrowing eligibility to lower-income associations, removing a coastal-only requirement, and tying grants to completion of opening protection for all common elements; two amendments further refined eligibility and grandfathered pending applications. The Community Associations Institute supported the measure, and it also passed unanimously. The committee ended with remarks about the prior night’s softball game and then adjourned.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- There is no interstate commerce. So everything that is ultimately uh provided to folks like Mr.
- There is no interstate commerce. So everything that is ultimately uh provided to folks like Mr.
- You can't buy it from other commerce.
- uh constitution the dormant commerce uh constitution the dormant commerce clause<01:04:40.079>
- level court to say the dormant commerce level court to say the dormant commerce clause<01:05:27.200
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Commerce, to which was referred Senate Bill 84, an act relative to zoning procedures
- committee on Commerce to which was committee on Commerce to which was referred<00:31:31.760>
Senate - The Committee on Commerce, to which was referred Senate Bill 163, an act prohibiting local moratoria
- majority of the Commerce Committee asked for<01:26:06.560>
your <01:26:06.760>support < - The Commerce Committee recommended the motion of re-referral to committee on Senate Bill 172.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Eric Carr from the Florida Chamber of Commerce waiving in support.
- We have Carlton Mandil waving in support with the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
- We have Colton Madill, Board of Chamber of Commerce, waiving in support.
- We have Colton-Madill, Board of Chamber of Commerce, waiving and support.
- Eric Carr, Florida Chamber of Commerce, waiving in support.
Summary:
The committee met and first reported favorably CS for SB 1782, which creates a new offense for dangerous excessive speeding, with support noted from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida PBA. It also reported favorably CS for SB 306, which addresses Medicaid managed care provider network access by requiring after-hours and holiday appointment availability and a minimum level of primary care participation. CS for SB 716, imposing mandatory minimum sentences for certain sexual offenses committed by registered sex offenders or predators, and CS for SB 1084, expanding protections against non-consensual dissemination of intimate images and digitally forged intimate images, were also approved.
The committee then approved CS for CS for SB 1604, a corrections package that would require prepayment of court costs for certain inmate lawsuits, shorten the limitations period for confinement-condition claims, allow consecutive sentencing in some cases, and revise mental health treatment procedures in correctional settings. Members discussed constitutional concerns and access-to-courts issues, but the bill was reported favorably. CS for CS for SB 1804, which creates a capital offense for trafficking a child 12 or younger or a mentally incapacitated person for sexual exploitation, drew extensive debate and opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Floridaans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty; despite objections about constitutionality and ethics, it was reported favorably.
The committee also approved CS for SB 1838, expanding protections for court officials against tampering, harassment, and retaliation, and CS for CS for SB 890, the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act, which creates a statewide VTE registry and requires blood clot screening and training in hospitals and care facilities. Members and public witnesses spoke in strong support of the blood clot bill, including family members and survivors. Finally, the committee reported favorably CS for SB 1252, directing FDLE to study a statewide pawn data database, CS for SB 468, increasing penalties for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and allowing vehicle impoundment, CS for SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility for correctional officers and correctional probation officers, and CS for SB 572, the Pam Rock Act on dangerous dogs, which was amended to refine enclosure, confiscation, euthanasia, and insurance requirements.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - Part 2 - 03/27/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Of commerce. Um, and we're not right? Of commerce.
- Uh, one was yours: a free will of commerce.
- Doesn't um promote the free will of commerce.
- Um, yes, OHE, and Commerce are subject to Meta's OHE, and Commerce are subject to Meta's party<01:29:
- Uh Commerce party discovery requests.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We packaged all of this up and we reached out to the Department of Commerce and the Public Utilities
- Uh, I want to thank the Department of Commerce for all of their help in reviewing this, and I'd like
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was presented in in front of commerce was presented in in front of commerce
Keywords:
real estate, appraisers, disciplinary actions, sanction matrix, Minnesota Statutes, direct primary care, healthcare agreements, medical services, patient care, health insurance, mortgage fees, residential loans, commercial loans, finance regulations, investment properties, insurance, supplemental health insurance, short-term care, home health care, nursing care
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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Committee <00:10:41.720>on Time and is referred to the Committee on Commerce - The bill was referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, which recommends that the
- governing banking and commerce. governing banking and commerce.
- of Commerce and Economic Development<01:29:18.280>
voted <01:29:18.520>the <01:29:18.560 - on Commerce and Economic Development? on Commerce and Economic Development?
Summary:
The House opened with a devotional reading for St. Patrick’s Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of a resignation letter from Representative Hooper of Burlington. The letter said the House environment had changed significantly and that he was resigning before the next cycle, while thanking colleagues and urging bold leadership to address major problems facing Vermonters.
Members then received first readings and referrals for a large slate of bills. House bills introduced included measures on tax administration, hunting license fees, emergency management, oath and affirmation language in statutes, judiciary procedures, a Vermont homelessness response continuum, paperwork reduction, public utility subjects, municipal regulation of agriculture, miscellaneous agricultural subjects, and municipal permitting of ground-mounted solar arrays. Senate bills referred to House committees included vocational rehabilitation, home improvement and land improvement fraud, advanced metering infrastructure devices, water quality, and fair employment practices. Several other bills on the notice calendar were also referred to Ways and Means or Appropriations because they affected state revenue or carried appropriations.
The House adopted two concurrent resolutions on the consent calendar: HCR 214, honoring Irish-American patriots and their role in American independence, and HCR 220, welcoming the USS Vermont’s namesake visit and designating April 18, 2026 as USS Vermont Day. Members also offered announcements recognizing guests from the USS Vermont and related veterans’ groups, remembering former Representative Ken Harvey, and noting upcoming events such as March Madness pools, the Legislative Cabaret, a Rural Caucus meeting, and a NAMI Walks team.
On the floor calendar, H. 723 on posting of land was taken up, amended as recommended by the Committee on Environment, and ordered to third reading on a 10-0-1 committee vote. The House then began second reading of H. 757 on manufactured homes and limited equity cooperatives; committee members described manufactured housing as a key affordable housing option in Vermont and said the bill would clarify how these homes are purchased, titled, taxed, and financed, while reducing costs and improving consistency for homeowners, lenders, and municipalities.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Special Session - Senate Floor Session - Part 1 - 06/09/25
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File Number 4 is a bill for an act relating to commerce.
- Thank you. the Department of Commerce and the the Department of Commerce and the public<01:12:54.239>
- The bill's not perfect, but it funds the Commerce Department energy. It funds the PUC.
- perfect, but it funds the Commerce perfect, but it funds the Commerce Department<01:34:24.320>
- Senate File 3 comprise of permanent reform language that has the support of the Chamber of Commerce and
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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on <02:58:38.000>the <02:58:38.239>status the Department of Commerce - on the status the Department of Commerce on the status of<02:58:38.800>
the <02:58:38.920> - 1992, Congress, led by the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, authorized the Secretary of Commerce
- 1992, Congress, led by the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, authorized the Secretary of Commerce
- 1992, Congress, led by the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, authorized the Secretary of Commerce
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 03:04 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- comply with federal law and the United States Supreme Court's interpretation of it in Chamber of Commerce
- viewed as violating the financial or penalty section that the Supreme Court nixed in the Chamber of Commerce
- kind of business warfare here, got a competitor coming in, and I see them talking at a Chamber of Commerce
- I see them talking at a Chamber of Commerce meeting.
- So you're saying across the state border, a company from Ohio or somewhere, e-commerce, no matter where—can
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities.
The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Fiscal Policy Apr 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have Eric Car, the Florida Chamber of Commerce waiving in support.
- We have called 10 men deal waiving in support with the Florida Chamber of Commerce.
- You know, what we discovered in conversations with Florida Commerce is that often times businesses may
- It's because in other loan programs that exist within the Department of Commerce consultation with Sbdc
- We have a cold and mobile Florida Chamber of Commerce waiving in support.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment May 6th, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- You've got a boat that is sitting there that is out of commerce.
- chain of title all the way back to the owner in the event that it's just been lapsed and out of commerce
- It's hard for us to get vessels into commerce.
- But I also drafted a letter to the Secretary of Natural Resources or Energy and Commerce.
- But I also drafted a letter to the Secretary of Natural Resources or Energy and Commerce.
Summary:
The committee heard a series of natural resources and environmental measures, mostly local property transfers and Wildlife and Fisheries bills. It reported favorable on Senate Bills 229 and 71, which authorize property transfers in Bossier and Lafayette parishes, and on several department bills dealing with fishing and boating rules: SB 203 on possession of catch during multi-day trips, SB 429 on registration of lapsed or “orphan” boats, SB 204 on commercial fishing gear licenses for nonresidents, SB 205 reducing duplicate registration for federally documented boats, SB 213 on titling certain vessels and outboard motors, SB 257 removing Social Security number requirements from certain tags, and HB 662, a substitute bill setting a hierarchy for handling seized sick, injured, or orphan wildlife. The committee also adopted amendments and reported favorable SB 379, a technical cleanup bill tied to the Department of Conservation and Energy reorganization, though an opposition witness warned it could reduce minimum oil and gas royalties and asked for a fiscal note.
Members also advanced several measures aimed at coastal and flood-related concerns. HCR 62, by Rep. Domangue, urges FEMA to review flood maps every five years instead of every ten and to better account for local flood-protection projects; members broadly supported it and discussed the burden of flood insurance in coastal parishes. SB 214 would give the Teche-Vermilion Fresh Water District authority to stop pumping during immediate flood risk events identified by the National Weather Service or GOSEP, and it was reported favorable. SB 274, as amended, requires lead hazard risk assessments and remediation for certain child care and pre-kindergarten facilities, with DEQ and LDH testimony supporting the update. HCR 78 memorializes Congress to pass the American Seafood Competitiveness Act of 2026, which supporters said would help Louisiana’s seafood industry and access federal loans and grants.
The committee also debated broader policy resolutions. HCR 216, by Rep. Owen, sought to repudiate the Louisiana Climate Action Plan of 2022, but after extensive discussion about its purpose, possible effects on existing projects, and whether the legislature should instead hold a hearing, the resolution was voluntarily deferred. Finally, the committee took up SCR 24 on chronic wasting disease rules, adopted amendments raising the prevalence threshold from 1.5% to 2.5% and adjusting zone and baiting provisions, and continued discussion of the bill’s reset of management rules for deer disease control.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/12/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And that was an issue that dealt with in my commerce committee, where its jurisdiction lies.
- And that was an issue that dealt with in my commerce committee, where its jurisdiction lies.
- And that was an issue that dealt with in my commerce committee, where its jurisdiction lies.
- Chair and Senator Reschke, so once again, the issue of insurance mandates was handled in the Commerce
- Um, so, just as the Commerce Chair, is it more expensive to pay for 20% of children to be hospitalized