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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House fraud committee reviews HF3542 2/23/26
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not going to be like some giant website or something. It's on request.
- It's not going to be like some giant website or something. It's on request.
- It's not going to be like some giant website or something. It's on request.
- It's not going to be like some giant website or something. It's on request.
- It's not going to be like some giant website or something. It's on request.
Summary:
House File 3542 was heard in committee and moved forward with a recommendation to be re-referred to the Children, Families, Finance, and Policy Committee. The bill would change current law so that the commissioners of Human Services and Children, Youth, and Families must disclose the existence of an investigation, rather than may disclose it, with the stated goal of increasing transparency to the public and legislature.
Members and agency officials discussed concerns that mandatory disclosure could tip off subjects of investigations, especially in fraud cases, allowing them to destroy evidence, coordinate stories, or otherwise interfere. The Department of Human Services and the Inspector General said disclosure can compromise investigations and noted that providers are typically notified when payments are reduced, suspended, or withheld, though federal law can sometimes require delayed notice. Representative Pinto offered an A2 amendment to require disclosure within 30 days unless it would compromise an investigation, but it was rejected.
Representative Hudson then offered an oral amendment stating that disclosure would be required if the commissioner has taken action to reduce, suspend, or withhold payments to the subject of the investigation. The chair waived the rule to allow the oral amendment, and it was adopted. Staff clarified that the bill would only require disclosure of the existence of an investigation, not underlying details, and would not address trade secret redactions. After the amendment, the committee approved the motion to re-refer the bill.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. Mar 6th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- They just don't count for those, so it looks like a huge cost, and my colleagues will say that's a giant
- A giant tax cut. For millionaires, billionaires, and massive corporations.
- In fact, it was so giant that a big hunk of it lasted only eight years and still... costs two trillion
- To pass giant tax cuts, and then try to tell the American people those tax cuts cost nothing.
- And I am extraordinarily afraid that we are going to take a giant step.
Committee:
Senate Finance Committee
Keywords:
nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations
Summary:
The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation May 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The first thing, urgency that we need is we need a giant marketing campaign.
- A giant marketing campaign.
- A giant marketing campaign.
- The first thing, urgency that we need is we need a giant marketing campaign.
- A giant marketing campaign.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Walter Fisher Memorial Jun 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Walter was a giant in this place, a calming presence who had most definitely seen it all.
- Walter was a giant in this place, a calming presence who had most definitely seen it all.
- Walter was a giant in this place, a calming presence who had most definitely seen it all.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tax Expenditure Review Commission 6/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- subsidies, giant piles of public dollars to the largest and most profitable companies that have ever
- subsidies, giant piles of public dollars to the largest and most profitable companies that have ever
- </c><00:42:57.680><c> profitable</c> to Meta, which is a giant profitable to Meta, which is a giant profitable
- So, that they have a contract with<00:43:52.120><c> the</c><00:43:52.240><c> giant</c><00:43:52.560><
- c> corporation,</c><00:43:53.240><c> not</c><00:43:53.560><c> the</c> with the giant corporation, not
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 11, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 13
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- nation by taking down the number one ranked team in the nation in commanding fashion, slaying the giant
- :20:37.200><c> fashion,</c><00:20:38.320><c> slaying</c><00:20:38.720><c> the</c><00:20:38.880><c> giant
- </c> in commanding fashion, slaying the giant in commanding fashion, slaying the giant and<00:20:39.360
Bills:
HB2391 , HB2294 , HB2374 , HB1997 , HB2147 , HB2185 , HB1641 , HB2195 , HB2023 , HB2031 , HB2033 , HB1937 , HB2586 , HB2575 , HB2030 , HB2115 , HB2233 , HB1801 , HB1546 , HB2132 , HB2102 , HB2356 , HB2457 , HB2292 , HB2554 , HB676 , HB1528 , HB2061 , HB2094 , HB2095 , HB2181 , HB2369 , HB2578 , HB2493 , HB1642 , HB1991 , HB1652 , HB2104 , HB2593 , HB1553 , HB1823 , HB1918 , HB1860 , HB2604 , HB2605 , HB2001 , HB2437 , HB1947 , HB2384 , HB2473 , HB2140 , HB1458 , HB2603 , HB2411 , HB1611 , HB2138 , HB2141 , HB2284 , HB1568 , HB1924 , HB1928 , HB2570
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
MN Zoo officials present bonding request to Capital Investment Committee 2/25/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We have skinks in Minnesota, and our skinks are probably about this long, so this is considered a giant
- We have skinks in Minnesota, and our skinks are probably about this long, so this is considered a giant
- Big giant ears to help them here.
- Big giant ears to help them here.
- ears to help them and sensing big giant ears to help them here<00:03:47.400><c> and</c><00:03:47.599
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- The gentle giant, you know. >> Yes, uh, recognize Senator from the 23rd. in ways that is very different
- The gentle<00:18:52.440><c> giant,</c><00:18:53.000><c> you</c><00:18:53.080><c> know,</c><00:18:53.240
- ><c> the</c> gentle giant, you know, the gentle giant, you know, the Uh<00:18:54.480><c> yes,</c><00:
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Aug 29th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I am proud and privileged to present this morning this academic giant, which is in my district, and honor
- I am proud and privileged to present this morning this academic giant, which is in my district, and honor
- This academic giant, which is in my district, is an honor to introduce my special guests to the floor
Summary:
The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with a prayer marking the 80th anniversary of Hiroshima, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and several guest introductions, including a recognition of UC Merced’s 20th anniversary. Members then moved through the Daily File, with several items passed or retained on file, and took up concurrence votes on a number of bills.
Among the measures discussed, AB 385 on park property and AB 1119 on teacher credentialing both received unanimous concurrence in Senate amendments. SB 351, dealing with health practices and enforcement of California’s corporate practice of medicine rules, was presented as a way to protect physician decision-making from private equity and hedge fund interference and passed 61-0. SB 697 on water rights adjudication and use of technology, including drones for investigations, also passed unanimously.
The most detailed debate centered on SB 346, which would help local governments enforce short-term rental ordinances and collect transient occupancy taxes by requiring platforms to provide property information. Supporters argued it would improve local control, public safety, and revenue collection, while members with local government experience described the difficulty cities face regulating short-term rentals. The bill passed 50-0. The chamber then moved to adjournment-in-memory remarks honoring Miguel Antonio Cano, Vincent Dino, Andrew Meredith, and Erica Hoffman, before adjourning until Tuesday, September 2 at 1 p.m.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 28 (2-17-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And so, today we mourn this giant, and I send my sincere condolences to the Jackson family.
- I thought that I would have an opportunity to meet such a giant as he was and what he has done for our
- And so, today we mourn this giant, and I send my sincere condolences to the Jackson family.
- And so, today we mourn this giant, and I send my sincere condolences to the Jackson family.
- And so, today we mourn this giant, and I send my sincere condolences to the Jackson family.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- County Attorneys Association board of directors, but it does reflect a reasonable framework and it is a giant
- County Attorneys Association board of directors, but it does reflect a reasonable framework and it is a giant
- County Attorneys Association board of directors, but it does reflect a reasonable framework and it is a giant
- reflect a reasonable framework and it<00:13:53.120><c> is</c><00:13:53.279><c> a</c><00:13:53.440><c> giant
- <c> forward</c><00:13:54.399><c> by</c><00:13:54.639><c> our</c><00:13:54.880><c> work</c> It is a giant
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Natural Resources & Energy Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026
Natural Resources & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a giant ditch on the edge of their property. It is their yard. They mow it.
- So that was one of the decisions that was left to the regulatory advisory committee by the giant stakeholder
- So they're going to be... [00:37:55.000] ...the giant stakeholder group that met on it, but a distinction
Bills:
SB9
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Energy
Summary:
The House Natural Resources and Energy Committee met and first considered SB 321 with Senate Amendment 1, the community solar utility billing bill. The sponsor explained that it would consolidate the two-bill system for community solar subscribers into one utility bill, with the utility forwarding the subscriber fee to the solar facility through an escrow mechanism so costs are not shifted to other ratepayers. Testimony from the solar industry, the Public Advocate, and environmental advocates supported the measure, emphasizing easier enrollment, fewer barriers for low-income customers, and guaranteed savings. The committee initially lacked enough members present to release the bill, but after a roll call vote it was released from committee.
The committee then heard SB 9 with Senate Amendment 1, a wetlands protection bill creating a state non-tidal freshwater wetlands permitting program. The sponsor and DNREC described a framework of exemptions, general permits, and individual permits based on wetland type and value, with an advisory committee to develop regulations. Witnesses explained that “exceptional value” wetlands would include unique wetland communities and high-functioning wetlands, and that the bill was intended to preserve important habitat while allowing farming, drainage, and other exempt activities to continue. Some members raised concerns about flooding, land classification, and the balance of the advisory committee, while supporters said the bill was the product of broad stakeholder consensus and would protect wetlands without unduly harming agriculture or development.
Public comment on SB 9 was strongly supportive from environmental groups, the Delaware Native Species Commission, the Home Builders Association, the Farm Bureau, The Nature Conservancy, and affordable housing advocates, who said the bill balanced conservation with practical land use concerns. After remote testimony, the committee took a roll call vote and SB 9 was released from committee. The meeting concluded with remarks thanking the chair for her service and instructions for members to sign the backers before adjournment.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- And we purchased a giant transformer that was two stories high, probably half this room, and we had to
- And we purchased a giant transformer that was two stories high, probably half this room, and we had to
- Madam Chair, there are And we purchased a giant transform of this two stories high, probably half this
Bills:
HB2479 , HB2091 , HB2105 , HB2107 , HB2151 , HB2190 , HB2191 , HB2218 , HB2243 , HB2303 , HB2345
Committee:
House Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
unpaid wages, wage theft, wage recovery, labor standards, Department of Labor and Industries, L&I, worker protection, low-wage workers, back pay, interest on wages, civil penalties, retaliation, immigration status coercion, gig workers, transportation network companies, rideshare drivers, app-based drivers, employment law, wage complaint, payroll enforcement
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- think that there's a lot of meaning here, especially in our 250th year of our birthday, with two giants
- I view this as inclusive, and that these are giants from our past in American history, men that represented
- I view this as inclusive, and that these are giants from our past in American history, men that represented
Committee:
Senate Education Pre-K - 12
Keywords:
autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, special education, exceptional student education, ESE, teacher preparation, educator certification, micro-credential, loan forgiveness, student loan repayment, teacher stipend, salary supplement, professional development, inclusive education, developmental disabilities, Down syndrome, behavioral disabilities, school district compensation, collective bargaining
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 27, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Look at Europe, where Russia built the giant pipeline to bring gas into Germany and other areas.
- Look at Europe, where Russia built the giant pipeline to bring gas into Germany and other areas.
- Look at Europe, where Russia built the giant pipeline to bring gas into Germany and other areas.
- Look at Europe, where Russia built the giant pipeline to bring gas into Germany and other areas.
- </c> government accountable is a giant government accountable is a giant mistake<03:11:55.560><c> if<
Bills:
HJR20
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a student with Sequoia Grove Charter School. I oppose AB 84. My name is Stephanie Birch.
Committee:
House Education
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- them all out because in different agencies there's multiple changes from the House, which is that giant
- multiple changes from the house which is multiple changes from the house which is that<00:18:51.280><c> giant
- 51.919><c> report</c><00:18:52.080><c> and</c><00:18:52.240><c> we'd</c><00:18:52.480><c> have</c> that giant
- compare report and we'd have that giant compare report and we'd have to<00:18:52.640><c> dump</c><00
Committee:
Senate Finance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 31, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We in the Congressional Black Caucus stand on the shoulders of giants.
- We in the Congressional Black Caucus stand on the shoulders of giants.
- We in the Congressional Black Caucus stand on the shoulders of giants.
- We in the Congressional Black Caucus stand on the shoulders of giants.
- Arizona has lost a giant, and I lost a dear friend.
Keywords:
House of Representatives, code of conduct, suspension of rules, time zone clocks, rules reform, legislative efficiency, hospital, healthcare, anniversary, Sisters of Mercy, community outreach, American cowboy, cattle trails, historical recognition, 250th anniversary, cultural heritage, economic impact, tourism, agriculture, disaster relief
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (02/10/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, now you have some giant number that has no relation to 2 plus some other giant number that has
- no relation to 3 equals a third giant number that has no relation to 5.
- </c> relation to three equals a third giant relation to three equals a third giant number<01:10:28.480
- </c><01:10:58.880><c> So</c><01:10:59.199><c> so</c> giant numbers back to 2 + 3= 5.
- So so giant numbers back to 2 + 3= 5.
Summary:
The meeting began with roll call and approval of the prior meeting minutes, which passed unanimously. Members then introduced the day’s presentations, including one on the Canton network and another on tokenizing real-world assets, with a focus on how blockchain systems can support regulated financial institutions and asset tokenization.
Julie, the director of policy and government affairs at Digital Asset, presented on the Canton network, describing it as a privacy-enabled public blockchain designed for regulated finance. She said tokenization should preserve the same legal and economic rights as the underlying asset, and argued that blockchain-based books and records can shorten settlement times, improve 24/7 trading, and reduce friction in capital markets. She identified three main barriers to institutional adoption of public blockchains: lack of privacy, limited throughput/scalability, and lack of control for compliance purposes such as freezing assets, pausing transactions, and meeting AML/sanctions obligations. She explained Canton’s structure as a public, permissionless network with application-level privacy controls, a global synchronizer, and super validators chosen by vote. She also highlighted current ecosystem participants and use cases, including Broadridge, Circle, and the DTCC’s planned tokenization of U.S. Treasuries on the network.
Members and online participants asked about the relationship between tokenized assets and the Clarity Act, tokenized deposits, safeguards for faster settlement, and whether the platform could be used for municipal or property records. Julie said Digital Asset was not taking a position on rewards, but supported clearer statutory definitions because tokenized securities should carry the same rights as the underlying assets and investors need to know whether a token is a true tokenized security or a synthetic/reference token. She said the company is agnostic on whether the cash leg is stablecoins or tokenized deposits, though it expects both to develop. In response to concerns about rapid settlement, she pointed to institution-level permissions and SEC disclosure expectations as safeguards. She also said the technology could be used for other records, including potentially property-related records, if those assets can be tokenized.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Jan 30, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 6
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- But in that case, it's about how do you keep the people in the state rather than the giant supply problem
- But in that case, it's about how do you keep the people in the state rather than the giant supply problem
- But in that case, it's about how do you keep the people in the state rather than the giant supply problem
- But in that case, it's about how do you keep the people in the state rather than the giant supply problem
- </c> state rather than than the a giant state rather than than the a giant supply<00:51:29.760><c> problem