Video & Transcript Research : 'extension'

Page 67 of 334
US
Transcript Highlights:
  • We made significant progress in whittling down the extensive timelines, but there's still much work to
  • You have extensive experience in this area, and I think we've been very fortunate in recent years to
  • I think that article I was referring to, the extension of the New START treaty with no strings attached
Summary: The meeting featured a thorough examination of various bills, including substantial discussions on HB22 and SB4. Key points included amendments proposed by committee members, particularly from Senator Flinstone, who emphasized the need for clarifications on certain provisions. The committee actively engaged with several witnesses providing public testimony, some in favor of the proposed legislation while others highlighted concerns and potential implications. The discussions were vibrant, showcasing different perspectives, especially on the environmental and economic impacts of the bills in question. The meeting concluded with a consensus to reconvene after a recess to further address the outstanding issues related to the bills.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Finance Apr 9th, 2025

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • office about how the current incentives are working, or not working so well, and also about how an extension
  • I just want to clarify that this is a program that's currently in place; it's really just an extension
  • Extensive research already shows that when dad is actively involved in a child's life, they are more
Summary: The Senate Finance Committee heard several tax and economic development bills. SB 935 would exempt counties from the motor fuels tax on fuel used exclusively in county vehicles; Sen. Hall and Cass County Judge Travis Ransom argued it would save counties money without changing fund allocations, and the bill was left pending while the committee waited for the House version. SB 2206 would extend and revise Texas’s research and development incentives by tying the franchise tax credit more closely to federal law and changing the program’s effective date; supporters from business, manufacturing, and tax policy groups said it would protect innovation jobs and help startups, while the Comptroller’s office explained the fiscal note and said the committee substitute was no longer needed. The committee later withdrew the substitute and left the bill pending before ultimately voting it out favorably. The committee also heard SB 2020, which would repeal the “rehab tax” on nonresidential remodeling. Sen. Campbell said a large fiscal note led him to delay a full presentation, but builders, architects, and contractors testified that the tax raises remodeling costs, complicates audits, and discourages reuse and reinvestment in existing buildings. The bill was left pending. SB 2018 would create a two-year “strong families” tax credit for businesses donating to nonprofits that provide family support services; supporters from Family First, Buckner International, and Texas Baptist said it would strengthen families, father engagement, and upstream prevention, while the author said the Comptroller and HHSC were still working on administration details. That bill was also left pending. After a quorum was established, the committee heard and later reported several bills favorably. SB 1030 would exempt certain aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul parts from sales tax for general aviation; industry, airport, and local economic development witnesses said it would keep high-wage aviation work in Texas and improve competitiveness with neighboring states, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 214 would create a temporary sales tax holiday for qualifying residential HVAC systems; it was laid out and left pending. SB 1901 would make administrative and ethics changes to the Opioid Abatement Fund Council, including staggered terms, conflict rules, and fund reallocation procedures; it was reported favorably. SB 266 would repeal the Texas Research Incentive Program and use the appropriation to address the existing backlog of unmatched donations; the chair and Sen. Paxton said the state should honor past commitments, and the committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Apr 2nd, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Opening debate, A, the opening debate on SB1 shall not exceed 40 minutes, one extension of time not to
  • exceed 20 minutes may be granted by majority vote, a second extension of time may be granted only by
  • of the Appropriations Committee see the second 20 minutes of the opening debate period and any extensions
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • This extension is supported by our local government partners.
  • “As noted, there has been no opposition to prior extensions.
  • We definitely support the extension of the act that is proposed to be extended under AB 330.
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation held its second regular hearing of the 2025-26 session and announced that, under reinstated suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense rather than voted on immediately. The committee first heard AB 53, which would create a state income tax exemption of up to $20,000 for military retirees and certain survivor benefits. Supporters, including veterans’ groups, military retirees, and local officials, argued California is the only state taxing military retirement pay in full and that the exemption would help retain veterans and their families. Committee members voiced strong support, but the bill was sent to suspense. The committee then heard several wildfire-related tax relief bills. AB 429 would exempt certain wildfire settlement payments from gross income for victims of fires from 2020 through 2026; the author and a Greenville fire victim described the burden of taxing settlement funds, and rural county and forestry groups supported the measure. AB 97 proposed similar relief for Bobcat Fire settlement payments, and AB 389 would create a personal income tax credit for home-hardening expenses in high fire-risk areas, with Cal Fire and realtor representatives supporting the bill as a way to reduce future losses. Each of these measures drew no formal opposition in the hearing and was referred to suspense. AB 386 would create a tax credit for employers that help full-time employees repay student loans, up to $3,000 per employee per year. Supporters said it would help recruit and retain workers and reduce student debt burdens, while the California Tax Reform Association opposed the bill because it lacked allocation criteria and would reduce General Fund and education revenues. Committee members expressed interest but asked for clearer eligibility standards, and the bill was sent to suspense. AB 490 would allow a deduction for interest paid on qualified personal vehicle loans; the author framed it as relief for families dependent on cars, but opposition again came from the tax reform group, which argued the deduction would mainly benefit higher-income taxpayers. The bill also went to suspense. The committee also heard AB 547, which would create a tax credit of up to $5,000 for IVF and other fertility-treatment expenses. The author and a witness who described a long and costly IVF journey said the credit would help families afford treatment and support parenthood; members responded sympathetically and asked why the proposal was structured as a tax credit rather than a health coverage mandate. Finally, AB 330 would extend the prepaid mobile telephony services collection act through 2031, preserving an 80-cent surcharge that supports 911 and local government revenues; local government representatives and cities supported the extension, and it too was referred to suspense. The hearing ended with the committee adjourning after all measures were held for suspense-file consideration.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation Mar 6th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We also are very proud of our extensive multimodal system and I know that you all are going to hear from
  • department first met the requirement to adopt rules by December 1st of 2024, which we did, uh, after extensive
  • We have worked extensively with dealer associations, the tax assessor collectors.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Rules Feb 3rd, 2025

Senate Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • I agree 100 percent when I look through your resume and see extensive business experience.
  • Extensively, you look at your community of volunteers.
  • I want to be very clear that looking over your extensive resume, you are being nominated because of what
MN
Transcript Highlights:
  • There's an extension of an exemption for certain contracts that some higher education institutions enter
  • There's an extension<00:04:37.759> of<00:04:37.919> an<00:04:38.080> exemption<00
  • :04:38.960> for<00:04:39.199> certain extension of an exemption for certain extension of
  • Uh this reflection<01:20:52.960> or<01:20:53.199> the<01:20:53.360> extension<01
  • or the extension I'm grateful to<01:20:54.560> Senator<01:20:54.960> Fate<01:20:55.360
Keywords: 918, senate, all
Summary: The conference committee received a nonpartisan walkthrough of the House and Senate side-by-side for higher education-related legislation, with staff identifying Senate-only, House-only, identical, and technical-difference provisions. Topics included paid blood donation leave for Minnesota State employees, a revised higher education attainment goal, athletic fee restrictions, developmental course disclosures, American Indian Scholars Program eligibility, protections and definitions for pregnant and parenting students, online program management contracts, student aid reporting, work-study and dual training grants, private and out-of-state postsecondary education regulation, private career school licensing and data privacy, college savings plan changes, and several University of Minnesota-related provisions. House-only items also included an unemployment insurance aid adjustment, a $1.5 million ongoing appropriation for an identity verification system to combat enrollment fraud, and $5,000 for Bemidji State University reforestation; Senate-only items included Board of Regents appointment language, limits on for-profit control of medical school curriculum, and reporting on for-profit funding in medical education. After the walkthrough, the committee moved to adopt the same and similar provisions and direct staff to make technical corrections. A senator asked about proposed adjustments to the pregnant and parenting student language, and the chair said amendments would be considered after adopting the same and similar provisions. The motion to adopt prevailed. During public testimony, Sydney Spre of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees supported the Senate’s paid blood donation leave language, saying it would create parity for Minnesota State employees and encourage blood and plasma donation. Commissioner Dennis Olsen of the Office of Higher Education thanked the committee for adopting most of the agency’s proposed language and said he was available to help clarify remaining differences. In response to questions, he explained the Senate’s higher education attainment goal proposal, saying it would extend and broaden the existing goal, raise the target from 70% to 75%, expand the age range, and use additional metrics and partner agencies; he also said the overall attainment rate had been 63.5 under the prior goal. The transcript ends as the commissioner was being asked whether the proposal would require additional appropriations.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 3/10/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 338, State Retirement and Pension System, Transfers Between Systems, Work Group Extension
  • , systems, work group extension, systems, work group extension, favorable. favorable. favorable.
  • House Bill 321, Environment — Synthetic Turf Industry and Disposal Study Deadline Extension, favorable
  • House Bill 561, Maryland Child Care Credential Program extension of funding.
  • Credential Program extension of funding. Credential Program extension of funding.
Summary: The House convened with 124 members present, offered a prayer, and recognized foster youth visiting the chamber. Members then adopted two House resolutions honoring Dr. Sonja Santelises for 10 years as CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools and recognizing Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, for 104 years of service, scholarship, and sisterhood. The House also received Senate bills and began taking up committee reports. Several bills were reported favorably and advanced to third reading, including measures on higher education grants, public safety pay restrictions, retirement and pension system work group extensions and cost-of-living adjustments, synthetic turf and aquaculture studies, rail crew requirements, Howard County speed limits, election address confidentiality, IT investment fund uses, ethics financial disclosures, Public Information Act divorce records, aging-in-place grants, judicial assignments, clerk and register salaries, and firearm literature distribution. House Bill 428, concerning temporary assignment of former judges, was special ordered until the next day after the minority whip requested time for an amendment. The chamber also considered and adopted amendments on several bills. House Bill 437, the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026, was amended to exempt the Chesapeake Bay Bridge project and then special ordered after questions about greenhouse gas impacts on major highway expansion projects. House Bill 457 on menstrual hygiene products at higher education institutions, House Bill 538 on student enrollment disclosures, House Bill 561 on child care credential funding, House Bill 720 on a veterans scholarship, and House Bill 212 on out-of-state vehicle registration all received amendments and favorable reports as amended. HB 212 drew extended debate about Maryland residents using out-of-state tags, with supporters saying it would help enforce registration laws and opponents raising concerns about legislative вмешательство in vehicle regulation and enforcement discretion.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/11/2026)

Resources, Recreation and Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • If anything, being part of this process has become an extension of the classroom.
  • If anything, being part of this process has become an extension of the classroom.
  • <00:12:36.639> This<00:12:36.880> has an extension of our classroom.
  • This has an extension of our classroom.
  • I'm I'm just this is extensive wells?
Keywords: 1189, house, all
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • But we have heard that CMS may be strict in applying this good-faith extension, and so it may not be
  • Um there are is a good faith extension Um there are is a good faith extension option<00:18:00.160
  • <00:18:02.559> for<00:18:02.720> implementation faith extension for implementation
  • faith extension for implementation through<00:18:04.160> December<00:18:04.880> of<00:18
  • applying this good faith um extension applying this good faith um extension and<00:18:13.200>
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The committee met and approved the minutes from its August 27 meeting. It then received a presentation from Katherine Castanza of the National Conference of State Legislators on the Medicaid provisions in the 2025 budget reconciliation bill, referred to as HR1. She explained that the bill is estimated by CBO to save the federal government $911 billion over 10 years, with more than 20 Medicaid-specific provisions, most of the savings concentrated in five policies and largely backloaded into 2030-2034. She emphasized that the bill’s effects will vary by state, but that expansion states and hospitals are expected to be most affected, in part because of changes to eligibility, provider taxes, and state-directed payments. Castanza highlighted several new funding and flexibility provisions, including a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund for 2026-2030 and a new home- and community-based services waiver option effective July 1, 2028, with $100 million in grants in fiscal year 2027. She also outlined major eligibility changes for Medicaid expansion adults: work or community engagement requirements effective January 1, 2027; twice-yearly redeterminations for the expansion population effective the same date; and new cost sharing for certain expansion adults effective October 1, 2028. She noted that Kentucky, as an expansion state, would be subject to these changes and that state agencies would face significant implementation demands, especially because federal guidance and timelines are tight. A substantial portion of the presentation focused on financing changes. Castanza described new limits on provider taxes, including a 0% safe harbor for new taxes and a phased reduction for existing taxes in expansion states beginning in 2028, while nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities are exempt from the reduction if already taxed. She also explained that state-directed payments will be capped and phased down over time, with existing arrangements grandfathered only briefly; she said Kentucky has 11 approved state-directed payments and could see significant fiscal effects. She added that the bill also bars Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood or similarly situated providers for one year, changes immigrant eligibility rules effective October 1, 2026, lowers the federal match for certain emergency services, and expands the scope of the federal erroneous payment recoupment provision effective October 1, 2029. Throughout, she stressed that federal savings may translate into state cost shifts and that implementation timing will be critical.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Public Safety Committee Jul 15th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have worked extensively, and I do want to let Ms.
  • There is no extension of any sentence. If you engage in oral sex, you're automatically registered.
  • We have worked extensively, and I do want to let Ms.
  • There is no extension of any sentence. If you engage in oral sex, you're automatically registered.
  • There are also extensive rules of court.
Summary: The committee heard several public safety measures, with extensive testimony on firearms regulation, disability and sexual assault, mental health diversion, emergency response, and law enforcement masking. SB 704 by Senator Arreguín would require firearm barrels to be purchased through licensed dealers with a background check, as a response to the rise in ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms; supporters said barrels are a key component of untraceable guns, while opponents argued the bill burdens lawful gun owners and does little to stop criminals. SB 258 by Senator Wahab would eliminate the remaining spousal rape exception for victims unable to consent because of disability; supporters called it a needed closure of an archaic loophole, while disability-rights advocates opposed it unless amended, warning it could worsen misunderstandings about capacity to consent and harm disabled people’s autonomy. After debate, SB 258 passed the committee on a due-pass motion to Appropriations, with several members voting aye and the bill held on call. Senator Umberg presented SB 398, which closes a loophole in the law prohibiting paying or offering money or other value to induce someone to vote or register to vote; there was little opposition, and the bill passed on a due-pass motion to Appropriations and was held on call. He also presented SB 27, a CARE Court cleanup measure that would allow certain misdemeanor defendants found incompetent to stand trial to be routed into CARE Court and would expand eligibility to some people with mood disorders with psychotic features. Supporters said it would improve access to treatment and reduce unnecessary incarceration, while county behavioral health directors and disability advocates warned it could blur the line between voluntary civil treatment and coercive criminal proceedings and expand CARE Court beyond its intended scope. SB 27 passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations. The committee also heard SB 36 from Senator Umberg, a price-gouging measure tied to wildfire-related emergency conditions that also expands search-warrant authority for certain misdemeanor investigations. Public defenders opposed the search-warrant expansion as unnecessary, while a late supporter from the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office spoke in favor; the bill was moved on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and held on call. SB 571 by Senator Arreguín would increase penalties for impersonating emergency personnel and related conduct during disasters; supporters cited post-fire looting and impersonation, while opponents argued longer sentences do not deter crime and that existing law is sufficient. The bill passed on a due-pass motion as amended to Appropriations and was held on call. Finally, Senator Wiener presented SB 627, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing extreme masks except in limited circumstances, aimed largely at masked federal immigration enforcement operations. Supporters said masked, unidentified officers create fear and undermine trust, while law enforcement groups argued the bill wrongly sweeps in local officers, is too broad, and should instead target federal agents or impersonators. Testimony was still underway when the transcript ended, and no final committee action on SB 627 is shown here.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're at extension services within those communities.
  • 14.640> and<00:48:15.119> RDOS's<00:48:15.599> and<00:48:15.760> all extension
  • services and RDOS's and all extension services and RDOS's and all that<00:48:16.160> good<00:
  • They're at extension services campus.
  • They're at extension services within<00:48:40.000> those<00:48:40.319> communities.
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/17/25

Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • harpstead had presented extensively harpstead had presented extensively about<00:38:31.839> the
  • There's also been a huge launch of an extensive training program for all BHA grant managers.
  • > training<00:40:35.920> program<00:40:36.400> for<00:40:36.680> all an extensive
  • training program for all an extensive training program for all BHA<00:40:37.599> Grant<00:40:
  • um or we've also monitored extensive um or we've also monitored compliance<00:40:54.800> with
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • c><00:32:10.519> and<00:32:10.720> the<00:32:10.840> egg million that go to extension
  • and the egg million that go to extension and the egg experiment<00:32:11.880> station<00:32:12.399
  • our Public Service Mission, taking our discoveries out to farmers and rural communities through extension
  • our Public Service Mission, taking our discoveries out to farmers and rural communities through extension
  • And in the service to community's lane, it supports Minnesota Extension, the mobile dental clinic, our
Keywords: 1183, house
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 01/30/25

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • We strongly support the extension of the reinsurance program, and we thank Chair Dahms for his authorship
  • We are pleased that Governor Walz included the extension in his budget.
  • basis we strongly support the extension basis we strongly support the extension of<00:51:16.640>
  • in his budget uh included the extension in his budget uh how<00:52:33.240> we<00:52:33.400>
  • We'd also ask that any extension be contingent on protecting funding for MinnesotaCare, and that those
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The committee heard a reinsurance overview from Deputy Commissioner Julia Dryer of the Minnesota Department of Commerce on the Minnesota Premium Security Plan. She explained that reinsurance helps stabilize premiums in the individual market by reimbursing insurers for high-cost claims, and said Minnesota’s program has lowered premiums, preserved carrier participation, and helped maintain consumer choice. She warned that without continued funding, the program would be depleted and individual-market premiums could rise by about 25%, with potential losses in coverage and access to care. She also described the program’s structure under a federal 1332 waiver, the role of MCHA in administering the program, and the state’s receipt of more than $650 million in federal pass-through funds to date. Dryer said the current program is funded through the end of 2025, though the federal waiver authority runs through 2027. The governor’s proposal would create a new assessment on insurers, estimated at roughly 2% to 3%, to fund the state share of the program and avoid another full waiver submission. She noted that the proposal assumes MinnesotaCare funding would be held harmless and that the program would be reduced if federal basic health plan funding were negatively affected. She also said projected costs changed because individual-market enrollment has grown and enhanced federal subsidies were removed from the estimate. Members raised concerns about the proposal’s impact on premiums and the history of the fund. Senator Rasmusson argued the new assessment amounts to a large tax increase on health insurance and questioned who would be assessed and whether the surcharge would be capped. Dryer responded that the assessment would be based on annual claims experience and market conditions, with final amounts determined at the end of each year, not monthly. Senator Duckworth and Senator Frentz supported reinsurance as a way to keep premiums lower, while also questioning how the program should be financed. Senator Green asked about the mechanics of the assessment and the role of the department in setting it, and Senator H questioned why the fiscal note assumed 12% annual growth for program costs when general premium growth was lower. No vote or formal action was taken in the meeting.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Human services budget bill aimed at 'restoring trust' passes House 5/11/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • How will this work compared to the what is already drafted extensively under that chapter?
  • putting the financial requirement within the bill, the underlying bill, which we are spending an extensive
  • putting the financial requirement within the bill, the underlying bill, which we are spending an extensive
  • <01:01:30.000> under is already drafted extensively under is already drafted extensively under
  • <01:03:14.799> time which we are spending an extensive time which we are spending an extensive
Keywords: 919, house, all
Summary: The House took up Senate File 4476, described as the human services program integrity package, and first adopted a motion declaring urgency so the bill could move quickly to conference committee before the end of session. The House then adopted a DE amendment to insert House language, followed by a technical A7 amendment clarifying that prepayment review would apply to all fee-for-service systems. Members then debated the A5 amendment, which would have removed a sunset on the periodic data matching reporting requirement tied to eligibility checks for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare. Supporters argued the report is essential for fraud prevention, accountability, and ensuring only eligible recipients receive benefits, citing missed or delayed reports and claiming the process can save the state money. Opponents said the report had been received, that federal HR1 changes would require different data-matching procedures, and that the amendment was not the right vehicle. After roll call, the A5 amendment failed, 63-67. The House next debated the A6 amendment, which would require DHS reporting on homelessness programs, including outcomes, costs, and participant movement, and would allow recoupment of funds if reporting was not provided. Supporters said the state spends tens of millions on homelessness without clear results and needs better data to guide policy; opponents said homelessness reporting and stakeholder work are already underway and objected to the amendment’s approach. Debate continued with questions about the amendment’s details and stakeholder consultation, but the transcript ends before a final vote on A6.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session-Day 15, February 26, 2026-PM

Wyoming House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It was developed through extensive work among Wyoming education leaders and practitioners, including
  • It was developed through extensive work among Wyoming education leaders and practitioners, including
  • It was developed through extensive<00:31:34.320> work<00:31:34.960> among<00:31:35.360>
  • Wyoming<00:31:36.000> education extensive work among Wyoming education extensive work
  • room 3 to hear two and capital extension room 3 to hear two bills.<01:55:29.599> Senate<01:55
Keywords: 916, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 2/25/26

Education Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and so we're not taking testimony today as we heard extensive testimony last week.
  • Um, and so we're not taking testimony today as we heard extensive testimony last week.
  • testimony today as we heard extensive testimony today as we heard extensive testimony<00:01:16.880
  • This is a logical and legally defensible extension.
  • <00:53:48.400> The legally defensible extension. The legally defensible extension.
Bills: HF3409, HF3487, HF3401
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

JDC-WLA, JDC, JDC Public Hearings 02-18-2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • 45.360> You<01:15:45.440> could<01:15:45.760> get<01:15:46.080> up an extension
  • You could get up an extension of time.
  • Further,<01:17:45.400> this<01:17:45.600> extension<01:17:46.320> will<01:17:46.440
  • > provide<01:17:46.840> the Further, this extension will provide the people of Hawaii with
  • But it's a general opposition to an extension of the statute of limitations.
Bills: SB2041
Summary: The committees heard SB 2041, which would repeal the Land Court, transfer its functions to the Bureau of Conveyances, and create a working group to recommend implementation. DLNR and Judiciary stood on their written testimony, while Realtors supported the bill and one testifier raised concerns about the loss of judicial authority, title disputes, adverse possession, and possible effects on Kuleana lands. Members questioned whether property could be deregistered and what the legal consequences would be, and the Bureau of Conveyances said deregistration is already available but burdensome. The committees ultimately recommended passage with amendments, and the measure was adopted by both committees. The Judiciary Committee then heard SB 2247, which restricts certain governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed executive branch employees from participating in campaign fundraising. The State Ethics Commission and Campaign Spending Commission supported the bill as a way to curb pay-to-play concerns and the appearance of undue influence, and several advocacy and civic groups also testified in support, with one person opposing. The committee agreed to amend the bill so the restrictions apply only after confirmation and continue until the person leaves the covered position. The committee voted to pass SB 2247 with amendments. Finally, the Judiciary Committee heard SB 2143, which would make the Attorney General the interim Chief Election Officer if that office becomes vacant until the Elections Commission appoints a replacement. Supporters argued the bill would provide continuity, prevent delays in certifying election results, and protect election integrity; opponents argued it would politicize the office, create a conflict of interest, and was unnecessary because current law already provides a process for filling vacancies. Testimony was extensive and sharply divided, with many speakers on both sides. The transcript provided does not include a final vote or action on SB 2143.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/25/25

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • new regulations I'm far more extensive new regulations I'm not<00:21:58.600> trying<00:21:58.799
  • Chair, I worked with you last year to extend the year extension so everybody could have a look at that
  • Chair, I worked with you last year to extend the year extension so everybody could have a look at that
  • <01:13:17.120> these<01:13:17.320> updates exemptions and extensions these updates
  • exemptions and extensions these updates aim<01:13:17.920> to<01:13:18.040> strengthen<01
Keywords: 1187, senate, all