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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Education Finance Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Career passports would be a student-controlled electronic record that's intended to make it easier for
- Under the Common Cloud, each institution will continue to have control over their own data, but will
- So you would be utilizing the vendor that is being utilized in the pilot? Demonstration projects?
- We need to find and utilize every dollar.
- For the Chancellor’s Office reductions pursuant to both... ...of these control sections.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 4 on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation May 15th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have trailer bill language for the State Water Resources Control Board for water quality control planning
- We have trailer bill language for the State Water Resources Control Board for water quality control planning
- Air Resources Board and the Water Resources Control Board.
- For the Department of Toxic Substances Control, $837,000 from the Hazardous Waste Control Account and
- Next, for the Department of Toxic Substances Control as well, $2 million from the Hazardous Waste Control
Summary:
The Assembly Budget Subcommittee hearing focused on the governor’s May Revision, especially the proposed extension of the cap-and-trade program to 2045 as “cap-and-invest,” the related greenhouse gas reduction fund (GGRF) spending framework, and several trailer bill proposals. Department of Finance staff outlined budget solutions including a $1.5 billion annual General Fund-to-GGRF shift for Cal Fire that would grow to $1.9 billion by 2029-30, continued support for high-speed rail, climate bond implementation, and various environmental and water-related statutory changes. The administration also described proposals affecting the Delta Conveyance Project, water quality planning, groundwater bulletin timing, Exide cleanup funding, and other agency-specific items, though the chair repeatedly asked staff to keep the presentation high-level and save details for the next hearing.
Members from both parties raised strong concerns about the cap-and-invest proposal, arguing that it could reduce or displace funding for transit, affordable housing, active transportation, wildfire prevention, zero-emission vehicles, and other previously committed programs. Several members questioned whether the administration was effectively shifting essential ongoing services like Cal Fire onto a temporary carbon market fund, how the General Fund backstop would work if auction revenues fall short, and whether the proposal would leave enough money for continuous appropriations and future awards. Members also criticized the inclusion of cap-and-invest reauthorization in the budget process and asked for clearer information on the impact to high-speed rail, transit, and other GGRF priorities.
The Delta Conveyance Project and related trailer bill language drew significant opposition from members and public commenters, who argued the proposal would fast-track the project, weaken CEQA-related review, and authorize revenue bond financing without sufficient legislative oversight. Public testimony also included support for maintaining or expanding funding for transit, affordable housing, AB 617 community air protection, offshore wind infrastructure, and ignition interlock programs, while environmental and community groups opposed cuts to wildfire prevention, housing, and school climate-related programs. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational, and the chair said the committee would continue the discussion and receive more detailed responses at the follow-up hearing on Tuesday.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, June 5, 2026
Minerals, Business & Economic Development
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- Utilities. >> So, Mr.
- electric utility.
- Utility, but it's any person who is performing the functions of an electric utility.
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WY
Transcript Highlights:
- That it needs to be under the full control of the state. Full control of the state.
- Uh, we have some interaction with the Treasurer's office and the IFC, but we do not utilize them fully
- So, we decided to utilize the State Small Business Credit Initiative through the U.S.
- Those funds are utilized over the course of the program, not in one given year or one biennium.
- Those funds are utilized over the course of the program, not in one given year or one biennium.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 9, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- She had over $10 million of assets under her control. There was missing jury.
- Finding 10 dealt with Sentry System access controls.
- Finally, Finding 11 dealt with Sentry controls like user authentication.
- Finding 10 dealt with Sentry System Access Controls.
- With those new controls in place for a year.
Summary:
The Human Services Subcommittee met to receive updates on implementation of House Bill 1349, which created guardianship transparency measures, and on the Department of Elder Affairs’ Office of Public and Professional Guardians (OPPG). The Clerk of Courts Operations Corporation described the statewide guardianship database for judges and a public-facing website, noting the system went live in March 2025 after a soft launch in 2024. Officials said the database now includes information from all 67 clerks, with 388 users, about 6,400 wards, and 518 professional guardians. Members asked about unique identifiers, data duplication, training, and how the system is being used; CCOC said it is working to use registration numbers as identifiers, improve search functions, expand training, and seek continued funding.
Secretary Michelle Branham then outlined OPPG’s implementation of HB 1349 and its broader oversight role. She said the department has doubled education requirements, expanded transparency through the Sentry system, and brought investigations fully in-house in August 2024. She described the complaint and investigation process, including legal sufficiency review, regional investigators, mandatory in-person interviews, and possible outcomes ranging from corrective training and fines to suspension or revocation. Members asked about complaint categories, disciplinary actions, whether guardians can be suspended during investigations, and how older cases are handled; the secretary said most complaints are administrative/technical, serious allegations are referred to law enforcement, and one older case discussed remained ongoing.
The Auditor General’s office presented its operational audit of OPPG, covering July 2022 through January 2024 and follow-up on prior findings. The audit identified problems with monitoring private professional guardians and public guardian offices, complaint processing timeliness, incomplete public profile information, late registration renewals, failure to assess contract penalties, weak collection safeguards, missing follow-up on required public guardian reports, lack of needed rules, and Sentry system access/security controls. In response, Secretary Branham said the department does not dispute the findings and has already taken corrective steps, including launching Sentry, hiring additional monitors, moving investigations in-house, adding automated renewal reminders, updating forms, and drafting new rules. She also said the department plans to seek subpoena power and stronger fines in the next legislative session. The subcommittee took no formal vote and adjourned after members’ questions were completed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee Jul 1st, 2026
Communications and Conveyance
Transcript Highlights:
- And lastly, a public announcement as noticed in the Daily File: the Utilities and Energy Committee is
- This bill would allow the California Air Resources Board and the California Public Utilities Commission
- So is there any flexibility for that, which is out of their control?
- So is there any flexibility for that, which is out of their control?
- We don't have local control of commercial AVs at this time. DMV has occupied that space.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Utilization of our facilities.
- We required the first-ever audit, which is a system organizational controls audit of SHARE.
- We're utilizing the funds that are appropriated by this body.
- I guess it would depend if the segment of, say, a utility line was on state trust land.
- Is there anyone here from the Gaming Control Board?
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 051 Mar 6th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Appointed Crystal Schubert of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a utility representative. recommends the
- Schubert of Denver, Colorado to serve as Schubert of Denver, Colorado to serve as a<00:30:55.039>
utility - a utility representative appointed. a utility representative appointed.
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Commission, Board, Air Quality Control Commission, Board, Air Quality Control
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the March 4, 2026 journal, and received committee reports advancing several bills, including House Bills 1182, 1067, 1040, 101, and 1041, and Senate Bills 62, 113, and 120, along with a set of appointments to the Building Decarbonization Enterprise Board of Directors recommended for consent calendar confirmation. The chamber then moved into Committee of the Whole for second-reading consideration of bills on the consent calendar.
House Bill 1020, concerning calorimetric field drug testing in drug possession cases, was adopted on the consent calendar and later reported out of Committee of the Whole as passed on second reading and placed on the calendar for third reading and final passage. Senate Bill 63, concerning non-emergency medical transportation services for Medicaid members, was laid over until March 9, and Senate Bill 40, concerning the affordable home ownership program, was laid over until March 6.
Senate Bill 95, concerning measures to support victim survivors of certain crimes, was removed from the consent calendar, amended with L6 to clarify appellate procedure for the anti-SLAPP provision, and then passed on second reading. During debate, Senator Zamora Wilson raised concerns about language allowing individuals in the room with the victim and possible coaching or bias, while supporters said the amendment clarified the issue. The Committee of the Whole report was adopted, sending SB 95 to third reading and keeping SB 40 and SB 63 on the calendar.
The Senate also confirmed several governor’s appointments on the consent calendar, including members of the Colorado Aeronautical Board and the Colorado School of Mines board of trustees. Steven Fenberg’s appointment to the School of Mines board drew extended, mostly humorous floor discussion about his qualifications and punctuality, but it was ultimately confirmed 35-0. The meeting ended with announcements about upcoming committee hearings, a Colorado Optometric Association reception, and a Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance event, followed by recess until 11:00 a.m. that day.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services May 13th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- But essentially, we have the ability within the bill to utilize... Either private sector or TDEM.
- Of a procedure, the cost of healthcare is spiraling out of control.
- In these investigations, we often require coordination with agencies like the OAG's Medical Fraud Control
- Hidden costs and fees bring in millions for equity investors who control so much of healthcare.
- But my point is, HB138 is intricately linked to that data, and if it's not utilized, I can... ...saying
Bills:
HB35, HB138, HB754, HB1314, HB1612, HB2254, HB2510, HB2789, HB3560, HB3597, HB4224, HB4273, HB4643, HB4783, HB138
Keywords:
peer support, first responders, mental health, confidentiality, emergency services, health impact analysis, cost analysis, coverage mandates, health insurance, legislative analysis, health care data, human trafficking, trafficking prevention, medical assistant training, health care facilities, hospital compliance, clinic compliance, anti-retaliation, whistleblower protection, employee reporting
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The IRS has to assign what's called a terminal control number.
- I'll correct myself for Brownsville; it will go through the city but with traffic control devices and
- So you really don't control what happens at the port. The CBP operates the bridge, correct?
- Terrorist organizations control the Mexican toll roads adjacent to the Texas-Mexico border.
- According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, terrorist organizations control the Mexican toll
Keywords:
overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- affirmed that parents have a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control
- You said that this is a loss of local control, and it absolutely 100% is.
- Uh, it is at least worth noting that there's a federal prohibition against utilizing federal funds and
- House Bill 1831 simply allows local control and expanding who might benefit from these great programs
- The important thing about this bill is it puts back local control for counties that are not accepting
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Agriculture Finance and Policy
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Officials American Plant Food Control Officials American Plant Food Control - Uh, I can't control that.
- Uh, I can't control that.
- Uh, I can't control that.
- Uh, I can't control that.
Keywords:
pesticides, wild rice, environmental protection, agriculture, water quality, pollinators, training, management plan, fertilizer research, education grants, Minnesota Agricultural Council, technology transfer, agricultural productivity, HF4372, Minnesota agriculture, meat processing, meat processing training, retention incentive grants, grant extension, project deadline extension
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue (6-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
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process. - You control what you can control, and let's first look at what it is that Blue Oval SK's been able to
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let's <00:51:16.720>first what you can control and let's first what you can control and- That's where these utility grid.
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Meeting start 00:00:00
Discussion of Nickels and School Facility Funding 00:02:13
Economic Development Projects in Elizabethtown and Hopkinsville 00:29:33
Correspondence and Reports Received 01:09:25, 958, all
Summary:
The committee received an informational presentation from the Kentucky Department of Education and the School Facilities Construction Commission on school facilities funding. Staff explained the main funding sources used for school construction and renovation, including the mandatory “nickel” property tax levy, growth and equalized growth nickels, the equalized facility funding nickel, the Fort Knox/BRAC-related nickel for Hardin County, and the recallable nickel that districts can adopt locally. They also described the state equalization formula, noting that local construction costs have risen and that state support is formula-driven rather than a dollar-for-dollar match.
The SFCC outlined how unmet facility need is calculated through district facility plans, which are developed locally with community, staff, and board input and then reviewed by KDE staff for consistency and reasonableness. The commission said it will update the statewide unmet need report this fall, adopt it in December, and provide the figure to the committee in January 2026. It reported that the statewide unmet facility need was about $7 billion in 2023, with about $951 million in local revenue available, and said its offers of assistance are paid as debt service over eight years. The commission also said the most recent legislative offer of assistance was its smallest since SFCC’s creation in 1985, and requested an additional $60 million for the next biennium.
Members asked about how districts use nickel tax levies, who determines facility need, whether the process includes physical inspections, and how bonding capacity affects offers of assistance. Staff said nickel levies are generally adopted with regular tax rates, that facility need is locally developed but reviewed by KDE, and that KDE project managers and district-hired architects review plans on paper rather than through in-person inspections. They also explained that bonding capacity can affect a district’s ability to use or receive assistance. Questions were also raised about federal funds tied to earlier KIX grants and about districts with zero remaining offers of assistance; staff said most grant-funded projects are underway or complete, and that a zero balance means a district has spent its available assistance. No votes or formal actions were taken.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration May 20th, 2025
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- These are independent business relationships that today under the regulatory scheme- We have no control
- Regulatory control is a serious issue, and that's why we developed the proposal to regulate our ban and
- It doesn't have direct control or authority over any of the employees, so it's a collective.
- One of the areas that was very delinquent in RTS was a complete lack of fraud control.
- And in some cases, what we refer to, utilizing survival sex.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- is the bill we previously heard from Representative Slauson related to the dissolution of a public utility
- When those developments go in, we utilize the U.T. EGCD, which Mr.
- Senate Bill 2568, Plum Creek Conservation District manages 28 flood control structures. ...built on the
- This is a list of over 2,000 of these control structures that are regulated by local sponsors, which
- In this instance, it's dam and public health and safety flood control.
Keywords:
SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/12/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 1606 would require electric utilities, retail electric providers, cooperatives, and municipally
- owned utilities to periodically include notice on customers' bills about how to request maintenance.
- This is a simple fix that doesn't create new regulations or require utilities to take any specific action
- We utilize our park board to register our short-term rentals annually.
- The bill also respects the role of municipally owned utilities, allowing them to continue.
Bills:
HB346, HB1360, HB1510, HB1606, HB1804, HB1805, HB2156, HB2391, HB2767, HB3022, HB3044, HB3272, HB3293, HB3493, HB3809, HB3824, HJR110, HB2463
Keywords:
expedited service, business records, veteran-owned businesses, franchise tax, fee schedule, Texas Ethics Commission, election reporting, campaign finance, violation categorization, penalties, public disclosure, Texas Utilities Code, electric utility, retail electric provider, municipally owned utility, electric cooperative, vegetation management, tree trimming, line clearance, transmission line
NH
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- over their costs, such as utilities, real estate taxes, city water and sewer.
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of <02:15:54.119>their and more control of their and more control of
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I mean, do they still retain the power to control their deputies?
- was charging inconsistent rates for the installation of utilities.
- House Bill 91 does not apply to private utility companies; it only applies to municipally owned utility
- Many of our smaller systems don't have a separate utility website; some do.
- They can utilize the nonprofit attorneys as well to do this.
Keywords:
municipality, local government, Type A, Type B, Type C, change authority, emergency medical services, civil service status, municipal government, public safety, local government code, school funding, education, state budget, local control, equity, tenant legal services, eviction, low-income tenants, disability rights