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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/18/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails, and the minutes are approved.
- Motion prevails.
- Motion prevails.
- </c><01:10:27.000><c> the</c> opposed osed motion prevails the opposed osed motion prevails the amendment
- Motion prevails. The DE3 is adopted.
Keywords:
veterans, veterans affairs, State Soldiers Assistance Program, Veterans Stable Housing Initiative, MAXIS, human services data, data sharing, eligibility verification, informed consent, private data, benefits coordination, veteran housing, veteran assistance, Department of Human Services, Children Youth and Families, state benefits, federal benefits, privacy, public assistance, foreclosure
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails. prevails. prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- ><c> amendment</c><00:26:13.520><c> is</c> prevails and the A2 amendment is prevails and the A2 amendment
- 29:24.040><c> is</c><00:29:24.240><c> now</c> prevails and the Senate is now prevails and the Senate
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 7th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- There being seven ayes and two nays, the motion prevails.
- There being ten ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
- Hearing 10 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 10 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 8 ayes and 2 nays, the motion prevails.
Keywords:
criminal history, background checks, government code, licensing, information access, rural law enforcement, child care grants, community support, law enforcement retention, advisory committee, SB 523, Texas driver’s license, alternative address, residential address, confidential address, address confidentiality, Department of Public Safety, DPS, Transportation Code, Section 521.1211
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 5/14/25
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- There being eight ayes and eight noes, the motion does not prevail. The calendar is not adopted.
- </c><00:02:56.640><c> The</c> the motion does not prevail. The the motion does not prevail.
- The motion prevails and House File 3321 is on its way. That concludes our agenda for today.
- Those opposed, nay.<00:05:06.960><c> The</c><00:05:07.280><c> motion</c><00:05:07.680><c> prevails</c
- The motion prevails and House File nay.
Bills:
HF3321
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails and the A17 is no.
- The motion prevails.
- </c> prevails. The Senate is now in recess. prevails. The Senate is now in recess.
- The motion prevails.
- </c><02:06:56.239><c> are</c> prevails and their confirmations are prevails and their confirmations are
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails. Members, if you would be so kind as to stand.
- The motion prevails. Members, we will now proceed to the ...
- The motion prevails.
- The motion prevails. The motion prevails.
- The motion prevails, and the Senate is now adjourned. [Music]
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The Chair hears none and the motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- There being 11 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 11 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 11 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
Keywords:
water rights, Texas Water Trust, water bank, environmental conservation, water quality, instream flows, aquifer, water injection, Edwards Aquifer, environmental regulation, groundwater, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, water conservation, drought, utility regulation, water use restrictions, Public Utility Commission, civil penalties, drought contingency, environmental protection
MN
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Culture, Recreation & Toursism May 1st, 2025 at 10:05 am
Transcript Highlights:
- There being eight ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
- There being eight ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 8 ayes, 0 nays, the motion prevails.
- There being eight ayes, zero nays, the motion prevails.
- There being seven ayes, one nay, the motion prevails. Members, thank you.
Keywords:
wildlife corridors, animal-vehicle collisions, HB5259, licensing, concurrent resolutions, cultural significance, Senate Bill 1247, public safety, environmental conservation
Summary:
The meeting of the committee centered around significant legislative measures, including several bills aimed at enhancing wildlife safety through the establishment of wildlife corridors and licenses for outdoor activities. Key discussions highlighted House Bill 5259, led by Vice Chair Flores, which proposes a wildlife corridor action plan to reduce animal-vehicle collisions in Texas. This bill is crucial given Texas's alarming rate of wildlife-vehicle accidents, and testimonies from supporting members emphasized the need for action to protect both wildlife and public safety. Furthermore, Senate Bill 1247 was brought forward, simplifying the non-resident hunting license system to improve compliance and conservation funding. The committee also addressed multiple concurrent resolutions recognizing towns for their cultural significance, reflecting a broader commitment to community identity and heritage.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- There being 80 nays, motion prevails.
- There being 8 ayes, 0 nays, motion prevails.
- There being 80 nays, motion prevails.
- There being 80 and a motion prevails.
- There being 8 I 0 nays, motion prevails.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:02:57.320><c> Motion</c><00:02:57.760><c> prevails.</c> Opposed? Motion prevails. Opposed?
- Motion prevails.
- Motion prevails. Thank you, >> Opposed. Motion prevails.
- Motion prevails. Thank you Mr. >> Opposed? Motion prevails. Thank you Mr.
- Motion prevails.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Motion prevails.
- Motion prevails. The Chair lays out House Bill 513.
- There being 11 ayes, 2 nays, the motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
Bills:
HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794, HB46
Keywords:
peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, disclosure, next of kin, public information, deceased persons, privacy rights, patient solicitation, marketing practices, healthcare regulation, task force, deceptive advertising, nurse aide, certification, Texas Board of Nursing, healthcare workforce, nursing standards
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/30/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails. The minutes are approved. Next order of business is the calendar for the day.
- The motion prevails, and the calendar is adopted as amended.
- The motion prevails, and House File 1849 is placed on the general register.
- The motion prevails, and House File 1849 is placed on the general register.
- The<00:04:38.800><c> motion</c><00:04:39.160><c> prevails,</c><00:04:40.200><c> and</c><00:04:40.920>
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 23rd, 2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The motion prevails. Thank you.
- The motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- The motion prevails.
- There being 10 ayes and 1 nay, the motion prevails.
Bills:
HB2226, HB2269, HB2343, HB2760, HB3621, HB4079, HB4204, HB4518, HB4531, HB4555, HB4850, HB4876, HB4903, HB4996, HB5122
Keywords:
construction trust funds, Property Code, Chapter 162, construction payments, mechanics lien, contractors, subcontractors, laborers, material suppliers, materialmen, real property improvement, assignment of payment rights, unpaid trust funds, trust fund beneficiaries, construction industry, payment protection, Texas construction law, property owners association, landscaping, grass maintenance
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025 at 10:04 am
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- There being 10 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 10 ayes and zero nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 10 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 11 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
- There being 11 ayes and 0 nays, the motion prevails.
Bills:
HB2963, HB3005, HB3287, HB3288, HB3289, HB3290, HB3344, HB3712, HB3862, HB3874, HB4196, HB4308, HB4901, HB4984
Keywords:
digital equipment, repair rights, manufacturers, maintenance, consumer rights, construction contracts, payment regulations, public works, dispute resolution, audit procedures, construction, trust funds, mechanic's lien, contractor, subcontractor, residential properties, disputes, payment obligations, accountability, payment disputes
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 3862, which would restrict social media app use for minors and limit smartphone/social media access in classrooms. Supporters, including representatives from Champions for Childhood, argued that smartphones and social media are linked to addiction, distraction, cyberbullying, and worsening youth mental health, and said the bill would help parents and schools protect children. After testimony, the committee left HB 3862 pending.
Members then heard HB 3712, a construction retainage bill that would stop owners from withholding reserved funds on specially fabricated materials once they are delivered, approved, and warranted, while still allowing retainage for labor and installation. Witnesses from the precast concrete industry said current retainage practices delay payment for years and create financial risk for subcontractors and suppliers. The bill was left pending after closing. The committee also heard HB 2963, a right-to-repair bill requiring manufacturers to provide parts, tools, and information for owners and independent repair providers, with carve-outs for medical devices, vehicles covered by existing repair agreements, trade secrets, and security protections. Support came from consumer, environmental, repair, and policy groups, while one witness from Safelite was neutral and urged removal of the MOU reference for auto manufacturers. HB 2963 was left pending.
The committee also heard HB 4308, which would create county industrial development districts to attract industrial employers and finance infrastructure through local elections and a board structure. Supporters, including the Fort Bend County commissioner, said the bill would help counties diversify tax bases and create jobs; the bill was left pending. Later, the committee took up several pending bills and voted to report HB 74, HB 112, HB 2214, HB 3016, HB 3133, HB 3173, HB 3807, HB 4063, HB 4115, HB 5008, and HB 2652 favorably to the full House, with some sent to the Local and Consent Calendars. The committee also heard HB 3874 on construction contract transparency and HB 4196 on creating a task force to modernize manufacturing, both of which were left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 3344, which would create a licensing and regulatory framework for re-roofing contractors; supporters said it would curb storm-chasing and protect homeowners, while one roofing contractor opposed it as too restrictive and argued existing fraud laws are sufficient. HB 3344 was also left pending.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee held a study on the potential effects of living wage or minimum wage laws in Oklahoma, with the chair emphasizing that the discussion was not intended to advocate for or against State Question 832. The first panel focused on economic and workforce impacts. An Oklahoma Department of Commerce representative argued that living wage calculations vary by region and household type, that Oklahoma’s average wages are already near or above many living-wage estimates, and that higher mandated wages could lead employers to cut hours, reduce hiring, automate, or avoid expansion, especially in rural areas where childcare, healthcare, broadband, and infrastructure constraints also affect labor participation. Committee members asked about wage distributions, rural cost differences, training pathways, and whether higher wages might draw workers or businesses out of state; the witness said many low-wage workers move up over time and that Oklahoma has seen net in-migration. A State Chamber Research Foundation witness then testified that a $15 statewide wage floor would raise payroll costs substantially, especially for small rural employers, and cited examples from California and Seattle to argue that higher wages can reduce hours, jobs, and benefits while increasing consumer prices. She suggested alternatives such as expanding the state earned income tax credit and promoting upskilling through existing education and training programs.
A Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry representative described Missouri’s recent voter-approved minimum wage increase to $13.75, rising to $15, along with paid sick leave provisions. She said the chamber opposed the measure because it would raise business costs, hurt rural communities and youth employment, and force some employers to cut hours, reduce hiring, or close. She cited examples from Missouri businesses facing significant added costs and warned that a future ballot initiative could create a patchwork of local minimum wages. In response to questions, she said Missouri’s law did not distinguish by age or industry, that businesses had raised concerns about union contracts and compliance, and that the chamber viewed the measure as harmful to competitiveness.
Peter Hansen of NFIB presented the final major testimony, summarizing an NFIB study projecting that a higher Oklahoma minimum wage would produce some short-term GDP gains but longer-term losses, with GDP turning negative by the early 2030s and job losses growing over time. He said businesses respond to higher wage mandates by raising prices, trimming jobs, converting full-time positions to part-time, reducing benefits, and shifting investment toward automation or other capital. He argued that the burden falls most heavily on vulnerable workers such as young or marginal employees, who are less likely to be hired when labor costs rise. In questioning, he acknowledged that higher wages can improve pay for some workers and may have some short-term positive effects, but maintained that the long-term employment and investment effects are negative. No votes or formal actions were taken in the meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/16/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- and the amendment is not uh, prevail and the amendment is not adopted.
- Motion prevails and the A19 is adopted. Senator Dames. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- Motion prevails and the A22 is adopted. Senator Rasmusson. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- The motion prevails and the A13 is adopted.
- The motion prevails and the bill is on its way.
AZ
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee and Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Feb 11th, 2026
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