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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Marty, Mathews, Maye Quade, McEwen, Miller, Mohamed, Murphy, Nelson, Oumou Verbeten, Pappas, Pha, Port
- Murphy, Nelson, Omerzu-Payton, Pappas, Murphy, Nelson, Omerzu-Payton, Pappas, Pa,<00:06:29.680><c> Port
- ,</c><00:06:30.320><c> Pratt,</c><00:06:31.080><c> Putnam,</c><00:06:31.760><c> Rarick,</c> Pa, Port,
- Pratt, Putnam, Rarick, Pa, Port, Pratt, Putnam, Rarick, Rasmussen,<00:06:33.680><c> Rest,</c><00:06:
- The following members intend to vote pursuant to rule 40.7: Carlson, Hauschild, and Port.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans Feb 24th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- And that's where this conversation started with the Senate sponsor and with our ports: if we're going
- through this potential opportunity to create infrastructure at our ports, how are we emphasizing Washington
- So this has been a very collaborative process with the bill sponsor and with our ports.
- And we've learned so much in my time on this committee about the importance of our port system and freight
- bill helps create better competitiveness, and we certainly are in a competitive environment with our ports
Bills:
SB5420
Keywords:
veterans, military spouses, service members, uniformed services, National Guard, reservists, active duty, qualifying discharge, veterans preference, hiring preference, public employment, state benefits, license renewal, professional licensing, retirement service credit, pension, public retirement system, Washington RCW, military leave, reemployment rights
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- WSDOT's Rail Freight and Ports Division, I'll refer to them as the RFP Division, is responsible for the
- Our current freight and rail ports division does not have a mandate or...
- Our current freight and rail ports division does not have a mandate for mode shift; that is not part
- Our current freight and rail ports division does not have a mandate or Our current freight and rail ports
Summary:
The Transportation Committee heard briefings and public testimony on four bills. HB 1823, a Transportation Improvement Board cleanup bill, would remove obsolete references, update terms, and repeal outdated sections; a proposed substitute would restore remaining bond authority that the original bill would have inadvertently removed. The sponsor and TIB supported the technical corrections, describing the bill as good-government cleanup, and there were no questions or opposition. HB 2092 would create a Washington State Amtrak Cascades Passenger Rail Advisory Committee to provide regular user feedback to WSDOT; the bill was presented with a fiscal note of about $82,000 this biennium and $156,000 ongoing for staffing. The prime sponsor and multiple advocates supported the concept, while committee members and witnesses raised possible amendments to broaden membership, include disability representation, and possibly add rail industry and statewide passenger rail interests.
HB 2111 would allow the Interstate 5 bridge replacement project toll facility bond retirement account to retain its share of interest earnings instead of sending them to the general fund. The sponsor, the Treasurer’s Office, and a business community witness said the change would keep dedicated toll-related revenue with the project and avoid accounting and tax concerns; the bill was described as a technical fix with fiscal impact expected to benefit the project account. HB 2114 would require the Department of Licensing to waive replacement plate fees for defective plates within two years of issuance and allow waivers between two and five years in some cases. The sponsor said the bill responds to widespread plate delamination, especially in eastern Washington, and county auditors and subagents testified in support as a customer-service measure, though they noted the fiscal note seemed high relative to the small number of replacements estimated and asked for clearer definitions and implementation guidance.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The chair closed public hearings on HB 1823, HB 2092, and HB 2111 after testimony, and temporarily closed HB 2114 to allow a later opportunity for a witness who had audio issues to testify.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Sean Duffy, of Wisconsin, to be Secretary of Transportation. Jan 22nd, 2025
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- billions of dollars of investment and many projects throughout the state of Washington, including our ports
- as a gateway, we grow a lot of products all throughout the country that are delivered through our ports
- investment. to moving systems throughout the United States—our roads, our bridges, our public transit, our ports
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They helped build the Port of Los Angeles.
- They helped build the Port of Los Angeles, shaped the fishing industry in Monterey, and were among the
- I invite you, if you're over my neck of the woods, to come visit the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy with
- Aviara Oaks, thank you for visiting us today. Welcome to the California Assembly. Mr. Haney. Nope.
- Members, AB 607 will benefit the lives of children and families in the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program
Summary:
The Assembly met on May 23, 2025, established a quorum after a roll call, and proceeded through a long House of Origin floor session with prayers, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine parliamentary actions. Early in the day, a motion by Assembly Member Gallagher to suspend the rules and take up AB 12 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. The chamber then moved through the daily file, with many measures passing by wide margins, often with bipartisan support and little or no opposition.
Among the notable bills discussed were measures on law enforcement oversight and records access (AB 847), CalFresh data-sharing exemptions (AB 593), campus-area housing for students and staff (AB 893), insurance and wildfire hardening updates (AB 1), missing middle housing code changes (AB 6), tribal peace officer status in a pilot program (AB 31), utility bill analysis before new mandates (AB 61), fairgrounds funding (AB 258), Diwali as a state holiday (AB 268), labor and worker organizing rights (AB 288), algorithmic price-fixing and antitrust enforcement (AB 325), elections and jail voter information (AB 331), protections for judges and court personnel (AB 343 and AB 352), school construction procurement (AB 361), school-zone speed limits (AB 382), transit worker protections (AB 394), blue carbon coastal mitigation (AB 399), K-9 standards for law enforcement (AB 400), livestock carcass composting (AB 411), translation of housing materials (AB 413), immigrant educational rights notices (AB 419), gun violence restraining order implementation (AB 451), special education and child care measures (AB 560 and AB 563), cannabis tax relief (AB 564), and disability access protections for businesses (AB 649). Several bills addressed housing, energy, public health, and public safety, and many authors emphasized affordability, transparency, and administrative efficiency.
The session also included several ceremonial or recognition items, including ACR 73 declaring Italian American Heritage Month, which was adopted by voice vote after 65 coauthors were added. Most measures were approved overwhelmingly, though a few drew some dissent, including AB 421? no—AB 399 passed 42-30, AB 450 passed 49-6, AB 461 passed 49-8, and AB 621 passed 58-0. The transcript ends partway through AB 772, which was introduced as an educational equity bill addressing cyberbullying after school hours, but the remainder of that item is not included in the provided text.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the last meeting we had, one of our major topics was ports.
- We had a great presentation and discussion on our ports.
- They all want to meet you, they want to talk to you, and they want you to visit Mexico.
- So we'll talk about it; I'm sure we'll have a lot to visit about. Looking forward to it.
- I'm sure we'll have a lot to visit about. Looking forward to it. Yes. Thank you.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , and we had a great presentation and discussion on our ports.
- I'd be happy to visit with you more about that, sir. Okay. Thank you very much. Thank you.
- Be happy to visit with you more about that sir. Okay. or maybe it's worthwhile considering it.
- I'd be happy to visit with you more about that, sir. Okay. Thank you very much. Thank you.
- I'm sure we'll have a lot to visit about. Looking forward to it. Yes, thank you.
Bills:
SB 1
Keywords:
campground safety, youth camp regulations, flood safety, emergency evacuation, health and safety standards
Summary:
The committee began with Article I budget items for the Secretary of State. LBB staff outlined recommendations that would reduce the agency’s appropriation by about $40.3 million, including changes to HAVA funding, removal of one-time business system replacement money, and a rider directing the agency to use Fund 5095 first. Secretary Jane Nelson and staff then defended several exceptional items, especially additional staffing for elections and business filings, a new website, digitization of records, cybersecurity tools, and renovation of the James Earl Rudder Building. Members focused heavily on election administration, cross-checking voter rolls, Harris County complaints, call-center response times, and whether online voter registration should be expanded. No votes were taken; the discussion was informational and budget-focused.
The committee then heard the Office of the Governor and trustee programs. LBB presented a recommended $2.4 million decrease for the governor’s office proper and a much larger decrease in trustee programs driven by one-time funding and unexpended balances, while still preserving major border security funding and victim assistance funding. Governor’s staff emphasized Texas’ economic growth, the importance of border security, and efforts to seek federal reimbursement for the roughly $11 billion Texas has spent on border operations. Members discussed whether shifting National Guard deployment to federal control could reduce state costs, and they also reviewed the music incubator program, the Governor’s University Research Initiative, and the semiconductor innovation consortium. Staff highlighted a $5 million late-added request for grants to protect nonprofits from violence and terrorism. Again, the exchange was largely explanatory, with no formal action.
Finally, the committee took up the Texas Facilities Commission and lease payments for revenue bonds. LBB recommended major reductions overall, including removal of border wall construction funding and capital complex bond funding, but added money for higher utility costs, renovation of the Rudder Building, and additional facilities staff. George Purcell also noted stable maintenance-and-renewal funding and new riders related to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission building, tenant communications, and space utilization. For lease payments, LBB recommended a smaller appropriation tied to revenue-bond costs allocated across agencies. The discussion was informational, with members asking about the Rudder Building renovation, border wall progress, and capital complex construction timelines; no votes were recorded.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-03-19 - 11:00AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- associated with the actual registration number, and this would require it to be within 6 in on the port
- associated with the actual registration number, and this would require it to be within 6 in on the port
- associated with the actual registration number, and this would require it to be within 6 in on the port
- associated with the actual registration number, and this would require it to be within 6 in on the port
- associated with the actual registration number, and this would require it to be within 6 in on the port
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/25/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:41:41.680><c> and</c> Minnesota uh thank you chair port and Minnesota uh thank you chair port
- Well, thank you, Senator Abeler, and thank you, Chair Port.
- Well, thank you, Senator Abeler, and thank you, Chair Port.
- </c> Senator P thank you chair Port Senator P thank you chair Port um<01:30:45.159><c> and</c><01:30:
- Oh, um, I apologize, Senator Port, if you're okay. Oh, yeah.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- All of us, as senators and House members, have the statutory authority to make unannounced visits to
- appreciating and acknowledging why unannounced visits are important for oversight?
- appreciating and acknowledging why unannounced visits are important for oversight?
- We have to follow their rules for visitation. We have to follow their rules for clergy.
- We have to follow their rules for visitation. We have to follow their rules for clergy.
Summary:
The committee on Appropriations met with a quorum present and took up four bills. SB 434, relating to assessment of residential property, was presented as a measure to prohibit counties from increasing a home’s assessed value because the owner installed wind mitigation improvements; it was reported favorably. CS for SB 110, concerning homestead exemption eligibility for 98-year or longer residential leases that terminate at death, was described as a clarifying, remedial change for long-term leaseholders and was also reported favorably.
SB 856, which requires online residential listing platforms to display estimated property taxes using prescribed calculation methods and not the current owner’s tax bill, drew supportive testimony from property appraisers, Zillow representatives, and local government groups. Senators emphasized consumer transparency and the problem of buyers being surprised by post-sale tax increases. The bill was reported favorably after discussion about where the estimates would appear and whether realtors already have disclosure duties.
The committee then spent most of the meeting on SPB 7040, which would recreate and extend the Emergency Preparedness and Response Trust Fund through December 31, 2027. Supporters, including the Executive Office of the Governor and Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie, argued the fund is needed for hurricanes, other disasters, and emergency response operations, and that reimbursements from federal or other sources are returned to the fund. Opponents, including the Florida Center for Fiscal and Economic Policy, SPLC, Florida for All, and others, argued the fund has been used too broadly for immigration enforcement and detention-related activities, lacks sufficient oversight, and should be narrowed to true disasters. Senators questioned spending levels, reimbursements, detention facilities, State Guard involvement, and oversight; no final action on SPB 7040 was taken in the portion provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And as you can see, there's the ports to plane corridor that is shown.
- that opposition because it's been crystal clear from the federal level and the state level that the ports
- The mandate has been at the federal and state level that it has to go through Carrizo Springs, the ports
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Feb 18th, 2025
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
Transcript Highlights:
- The Port St. Lucie comes to mind. We have excellent space for it.
- Florida under 295.23 that establishes our marketing relationship with Visit Florida and that covers
- We also use Visit dollars for military job fairs, major events, and our annual expo.
- So I'm going veterans for—or excuse me, Visit Florida—what do they do for you?
- Visit Florida funds are directed toward marketing the state of Florida to veterans and their families
Summary:
The committee took up SB 116 by Senator Burgess, a veterans bill aimed at several FDVA-related changes. The bill would reduce annual nominations to the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame from 20 to 5, expand FDVA’s survey work to assess veterans’ awareness of available programs and their health literacy, add mental health training to the veterans suicide prevention pilot, strengthen coordination and reporting between Veterans Florida and FDVA, direct FDVA to develop a plan for adult day health care facilities statewide, and allow the Florida Veterans Foundation to use a portion of Gadsden flag plate proceeds for administrative costs. Senator Burgess said the measure builds on prior “Forward March” efforts and helps close service gaps for aging veterans and others who may not know about available benefits.
Testimony on SB 116 was uniformly supportive. FDVA leadership said adult day health care could be added at existing facilities such as Port St. Lucie and Lake City, and that the state would need authority and funding to move forward. A veterans legal collaborative, AARP Florida, and Endeavors all voiced support, with speakers emphasizing the importance of better outreach, mental health awareness, and care options that allow veterans to remain at home. The committee then voted favorably on SB 116.
The remainder of the meeting was devoted to agency and stakeholder presentations. Florida National Guard officials described a high operational tempo, deployments at home and abroad, hurricane response efforts, and the need to grow the force and infrastructure. FDVA’s adjutant general reported Florida now has the nation’s second-largest veteran population, rising in-migration of younger veterans, a large and aging Vietnam-era population, strong claims and outreach activity, declining veteran homelessness, and improved suicide prevention outcomes. The Florida Veterans Foundation outlined its emergency relief, dental, transportation, and license-plate-funded programs, while Veterans Florida and CareerSource Florida detailed workforce, apprenticeship, SkillBridge, entrepreneurship, and job-fair programs for veterans and spouses, along with efforts to expand recurring funding and better protect customer information.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 15, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I visited an ICE facility in Tacoma, Washington.
- I visited<01:59:40.639><c> an</c><01:59:40.800><c> ICE</c><01:59:41.119><c> facility</c><01:59:41.360
- ><c> in</c><01:59:41.599><c> Tacoma,</c> visited an ICE facility in Tacoma, visited an ICE facility in
- Based at the Port Chester Carver Center, home to many other worthwhile efforts, Troop 400 serves boys
- The troops draw from the heavily Hispanic youth of Port Chester and have developed incredible numbers
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-25 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Today marks his final official visit before his retirement next month.
- And this legislative session, probably like many of you, I was visited by folks from my home community
- Each of my council's work very hard to inform visitors of the importance of visiting our part of the
- tunnel and increase critical infrastructure that supports the Port of Miami.
- The Port of Miami is one of the most fiscally successful ports in the entire state of Florida, and I
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The Rules and Ethics Committee report setting the special order calendar was adopted, and the Speaker announced schedule changes for the following week, including canceling the floor session on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
The main floor action centered on CS/HB 7033, the House tax package. Sponsor Rep. Duggan described broad tax changes, including reducing the state sales tax rate from 6% to 5.25%, exempting certain bullion sales, repealing the aviation fuel tax, delaying the natural gas fuel tax, changing corporate income tax treatment for charitable trusts, reducing the pari-mutuel tax on card rooms, and major changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use. The bill would redirect most TDT revenue toward property tax relief, dissolve tourist development councils, and include related property tax and local tax administration changes. Several amendments were debated: a Driscoll amendment to preserve local TDT flexibility failed; Duggan’s amendment giving local governments 25% discretion over TDT revenues was adopted; Eskamani’s combined-reporting amendment failed; and a Duggan amendment requiring audit certification of compliance with the TDT/property tax relief provisions was adopted. After debate, CS/HB 7033 passed 78-29.
The House then took up CS/CS/HB 1221 on local option taxes, which was presented as a companion-style measure to give local governments more flexibility while redirecting TDT revenues toward property tax relief. Supporters argued the bill would provide immediate relief to property owners and restore accountability in local tax use, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism funding, infrastructure, and local services. An amendment allowing local governments to retain 25% of TDT revenues for general purposes was adopted, and the bill passed 62-45 after floor debate.
The final item shown was the reading of CS/CS/HJR 1257, a proposed constitutional amendment related to property tax exemptions and assessment limits, but the transcript cuts off before debate or action on that measure.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- with the children, and it was a very exciting time for that visit.
- </c><00:41:21.359><c> with</c> parents, talk to the staff, visit with parents, talk to the staff, visit
- . one of the exciting time for that visit. one of the the<00:41:27.440><c> many</c><00:41:27.680><c>
- I don't have any background, but I first heard that Senator Port had referenced that in an elections
- had referenced that in a Senator Port had referenced that in a elections<01:48:28.000><c> committee<
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- to address a wide range of needs, including vouchers for daycare, prenatal care, checkups, home visiting
- We are not all going to go to the City Council or the Port Commission meetings, but we benefit when local
- For the record, my name is James Coburn, Government Relations Manager for the Washington Public Ports
- For the record, my name is James Coburn, Government Relations Manager for the Washington Public Ports
- And actually. ...to Port Angeles. We're testifying in opposition to 5387.
Bills:
SB6294, SB6211, SB5650, SB6033, SB6297, SB6343, SB6067, SB6082, SB6323, SB6324, SB5862, SB5923, SB6151
Keywords:
local government finance, Washington state, RCW, real estate excise tax, REET, sales and use tax, property tax levy, county tax, city tax, affordable housing, housing services, behavioral health, mental health, developmental disabilities, children and families services, youth services, utility tax, low-income utility assistance, veterans assistance, homelessness
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Apr 8th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- But when those cattle come through port, they are branded. One's got a C for Canada.
- So all of our product has to come through port of entry, correct?
- And it has country of origin when it comes through port of entry.
- So all of our product has to come through port of entry, correct?
- And it has country of origin when it comes through port of entry.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the agency has properties, as I said, from the Rio Grande with Port Isabel Lighthouse, the Charles
- That said, I appreciate both of you, uh, for visiting with me. I think it was last week.
- my campground in 2002, I never dreamed that 3 years later, a major hurricane named Rita would come visit
- Our tourists visit Texas to see the beauty.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS Senate Floor - 10 February, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- They're here today visiting us at the Capitol.
- They're here today visiting us at the Capitol.
- They're here today visiting us at the Capitol.
- us at the Uh they're here today visiting us at the Capitol.<00:22:29.320><c> Uh</c><00:22:29.560><c>
- Um so, this would be port of entry.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/24/2026 - Senate Appropriations, Transportation and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- He's here for a bill on this port. Thank you. Okay, I'm here for 1272.
- He's here for a bill on this port. You've been waiting. I have a total box, so...
- Right now we're looking at a port of entry for Douglas, Arizona.
- do, ports of entry.
- Castro port of entry.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 1630, which would direct AHCCCS to seek federal approval for a home- and community-based services program for adults determined to be seriously mentally ill, with quarterly implementation updates, a stakeholder work group, and a cap on enrollment. The sponsor and advocates from Arizona Mad Moms argued the bill would create a Medicaid-funded long-term care option for the most disabled SMI patients, reduce costly hospital and state-only care, and improve continuity of care. A committee amendment narrowed eligibility to individuals needing a long-term SMI level of care, changed reporting to semiannual, reduced the initial cap to 250 members with possible growth tied to savings, and required AHCCCS to keep pursuing approval if CMS denies it. The amendment was adopted, and SB 1630 as amended passed 10-0.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1131, which originally required every school district and charter school to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan and appropriated $1 million for implementation. A Warner amendment replaced the mandate with a reporting requirement on AED counts, CPR/AED-trained staff, and whether a plan exists, while shifting the appropriation toward AED grants and limiting school spending to purchasing and maintaining AEDs. The American Heart Association supported the amendment as a way to gather baseline data and target resources, while some members questioned the funding split and the rural-school priority. The amendment was adopted, and SB 1131 as amended passed 9-1.
Next, the committee took up Senate Bill 1582, dealing with the school safety interoperability fund. The amendment changed the appropriation from ADE to ADOA and allocated funds to specific county sheriff’s offices to continue existing interoperable communication systems linking schools and first responders; supporters said the systems had been used in drills and some real incidents, and were important for school safety. One member raised concerns about the auditor general’s report and whether the program should continue, but sheriffs and school officials described it as a useful communication tool. The amendment was adopted, and SB 1582 as amended passed 6-4.
Finally, the committee began hearing Senate Bill 1504, which would change retirement rules for Tier 2 and Tier 3 public safety personnel and reduce the waiting period for cost-of-living adjustments. The sponsor, police and fire representatives, and pension consultants argued the bill would improve recruitment and retention and align benefits more closely with what employees were promised, while cities, counties, and taxpayer groups warned it would add substantial unfunded liabilities and undermine the 2016 pension reforms. The committee spent extensive time on actuarial costs, funding status, and the effect of the amendment exempting the bill from statutory pre-funding requirements; the transcript ends during that discussion before a final vote on SB 1504 is shown.