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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:02:22.959><c> As</c> ownership to rising home prices. As ownership to rising home prices.
- </c><00:02:36.239><c> from</c> costs by separating land ownership from costs by separating land ownership
- in the state so productive for ownership in the state so productive for such<00:05:19.039><c> a</c><
- </c><00:06:52.720><c> journey,</c> through their home ownership journey, through their home ownership
- </c><00:07:14.000><c> home</c><00:07:14.160><c> ownership</c> generations achieve home ownership generations
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords:
housing, community land trusts, competitive development, development programs, Minnesota, HF3809, Minnesota eviction law, landlord-tenant, residential lease, minor child, children in eviction, eviction complaint, defendant prohibition, expedited eviction, expedited hearing, summary eviction, tenant protections, housing policy, civil penalty, nonwaivable lease terms
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Increasing renter’s credit eligibility, amounts 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> talk about barriers to home ownership talk about barriers to home ownership you<00:20:25.120><c>
- And of course, the to home ownership.
- So I really... home ownership. Yeah, it's a goal of many people, not a goal of all.
- So I really... home ownership. Yeah, it's a goal of many people, not a goal of all.
- So I really... home ownership. Yeah, it's a goal of many people, not a goal of all.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 13th, 2026 at 05:24 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Carefully studying the possible impacts of private equity ownership of our public utilities is needed
- Across the state, we are seeing broad bipartisan concerns about private equity ownership of essential
- The state of New Mexico and its communities can benefit from the state ownership of public utilities
- or at least a majority ownership of these assets.
- What this memorial is about is whether it is better for New Mexico to obtain some ownership stake in
Keywords:
public utility, certificate of public convenience and necessity, certificate of need, Public Regulation Commission, PRC, utility regulation, ratemaking, energy storage, battery storage, grid reliability, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, generation plant, utility expansion, service territory, mutual domestic water consumer association, economic development department, clean energy, fossil fuel reduction
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on SF2298 5/17/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Moving on down to line 71, it's for the workforce home ownership program.
- </c> for the workforce home ownership for the workforce home ownership program.<00:02:39.680><c> It's
- Line 78 um has a ownership assistance.
- home ownership change items for home ownership assistance<00:03:51.840><c> of</c><00:03:52.159><c> $4
- We got what, about 2,000, um, into their first-time home ownership opportunities.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Carefully studying the possible impacts of private equity ownership of our public utilities is needed
- of public utilities or at least a majority ownership of these assets.
- Rather than protecting ratepayers, state ownership involvement would likely erode reliable service...
- State ownership involvement would likely erode reliable service and drive up costs.
- What this memorial is about is whether it is better for New Mexico to obtain some ownership stake in
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 96, which would reduce local zoning, fee, parking, HOA, and sprinkler-related barriers for child care operators and home-based child care facilities. The sponsor and the Early Childhood Education and Care Department said the bill is intended to expand child care access, especially in rural areas and child care deserts, while maintaining safety standards. Firefighters, child care advocates, and other supporters testified in favor, while one member objected to the bill’s limits on local control. The committee asked about “stacking spaces” and parking rules, then approved SB 96 on a 7-4 vote.
The committee then considered House Bill 303, as amended, dealing with utility construction and certificate of convenience and necessity timing. Utility representatives from El Paso Electric, Xcel Energy, and PNM, along with consumer and energy groups, supported the bill, saying it would let utilities begin construction before the CCN process is complete, with the utility bearing the risk and no cost recovery if approval is later denied. Members questioned impacts on ratepayers, PRC oversight, co-ops, and the bill’s policy rationale. The committee adopted the amendment and then passed HB 303 as amended unanimously, 11-0.
Finally, the committee heard House Memorial 6, as substituted, which asked for a study of private equity involvement in critical utilities and whether the state should consider a direct equity stake in utilities. Supporters argued the memorial would provide independent data before major ownership decisions, citing concerns about private equity acquisitions and the need to protect ratepayers and public interests. Opponents, including utility and business representatives, argued the PRC already has authority and expertise, warned about due process and conflict-of-interest concerns, and said the memorial could create uncertainty for investment. After extensive debate, the committee first tabled the committee substitute and then tabled HM 6 itself on an 8-3 vote, ending consideration of the memorial.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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- pattern home ownership is the desire<00:09:14.480><c> of</c><00:09:14.680><c> all</c><00:09:14.920><
- in a safe themselves home ownership in a safe durable<00:10:19.720><c> home</c><00:10:19.959><c> was
- </c> that wants that home ownership that wants that home ownership opportunity<01:19:28.840><c> to</c
- </c> of closing our racial home ownership of closing our racial home ownership disparity<01:19:44.320
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 1/21/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Workforce and Affordable Home Ownership Program is a program that finances home ownership development
- Workforce and Affordable Home Ownership Program is a program that finances home ownership development
- </c> the committee um home ownership the committee um home ownership assistance<00:19:51.280><c> is</
- </c> home ownership and this home ownership home ownership and this home ownership assistance<00:19:59.919
- </c> housing stability or home ownership housing stability or home ownership assistance<00:38:00.040>
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- First of all, the main purpose of this bill is to return complete ownership of securities back to the
- Back before 1994, when the UCC was last modified in the area of security ownership, the purchaser—the
- In 1994, we made a change to go to a digital society, where now we have digital entries of ownership,
- So it's the purpose of this bill to try and return those ownership rights, regardless of the circumstances
- Right now, the UCC... ...kind of difficulties in claiming ownership.
Committee:
House Business
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill to expand MN renter's credit heard in House tax committee 3/26/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, I want to incentivize home ownership.
- Uh, home ownership is increasingly out of reach for Minnesotans, right?
- Uh, home ownership<00:15:30.480><c> is</c><00:15:30.720><c> increasingly</c><00:15:31.360><c> out</c>
- <00:15:31.600><c> of</c><00:15:31.760><c> reach</c> ownership is increasingly out of reach ownership
- Representative Lee: Home ownership rate overall in Minnesota.
Summary:
The committee heard House File 2499, authored by Representative Lee, which would expand Minnesota’s renters’ credit to more closely match the homestead credit for homeowners. Lee explained that the bill would raise the income cutoff from about $75,389 to $143,140 and increase the maximum credit to $3,500, with the goal of addressing what she described as an inequity between renters and homeowners who both pay property taxes. She cited revenue estimates showing the change could make about 80,000 additional renters eligible, while acknowledging the bill would be costly to enact this year.
Nan Madden of the Minnesota Budget Project testified in support, describing how the renters’ credit works, including the assumption that 17% of rent goes toward property taxes. She highlighted 2022 data showing most recipients had low incomes, many were seniors or people with disabilities, and participation was higher in greater Minnesota in some respects. Michael Dah of Homeline also supported the bill, saying renters face rising housing costs and use the credit for basic needs such as groceries, school supplies, medical care, and car repairs.
Members discussed whether expanding the credit would simply benefit landlords or encourage rent increases. Representative Anderson opposed the bill on the grounds that policy should incentivize homeownership, while Representative Huitt argued the credit could help renters build savings and move toward homeownership if they choose. Representative Lee responded that the housing market is broken and that the credit is one tool to help renters in a broader housing continuum. The discussion also covered outreach and administration of the credit, including the recent move to file it with income taxes, electronic certificates of rent paid, and funding for tax-preparation assistance and outreach through VITA sites and community organizations. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus tax bill.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- What House Bill 702 deals with is ownership of stocks and other security interests.
- You probably kept it in a safe or some safe location, and that was your evidence of ownership.
- And that stock is on the... ...is not considered to have ownership of his stock.
- of that food chain and other creditors have claims over his ownership of the stock.
- Number one, it unwinds the whole issue of ownership up through the chain.
Summary:
Senate Commerce met with a quorum, approved the March 10, 2026 minutes, and recognized page Hayden Carter with remarks from committee members and a presentation of a Capitol flag and certificate. The committee then took up several bills, generally under tight time constraints, with brief sponsor presentations and testimony from supporters and opponents.
House Bill 773, a code cleanup bill related to credit unions and corporate credit unions, was presented by Rep. Ayler, received no public testimony, and was sent to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 702, which would alter Uniform Commercial Code provisions on securities ownership and creditor priority, drew extensive debate: sponsors argued it would better protect stock owners in insolvency situations and cited examples such as Lehman Brothers and MF Global, while a Uniform Law Commissioner testified that the bill would make Idaho an outlier and could disrupt the securities system and access to margin accounts and clearing liquidity. After discussion, the committee adopted a substitute motion to hold HB 702 in committee.
House Bill 648, an oral anti-cancer medication parity bill, received strong support from sponsors, cancer survivors, and advocacy groups, who said it would prevent patients from facing much higher out-of-pocket costs for oral chemotherapy than for IV treatment. Members noted personal experiences with cancer treatment, and the bill was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 787, which consolidates the Medical Board of Podiatry under the Board of Medicine, also passed with a do pass recommendation after brief discussion of expected efficiencies. House Bill 790, a voluntary certification bill for interior designers that would allow sign-and-seal authority for limited nonstructural work, drew the most divided testimony: supporters said it would remove barriers and reduce costs, while architects warned it could expand into the practice of architecture and raise public-safety concerns. Despite reservations from some members, the committee voted to send HB 790 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/03/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> providing both rental and home ownership providing both rental and home ownership opportunities.
- </c> together to deliver our home ownership together to deliver our home ownership program.<01:08:40.319
- </c> family uh homes for home ownership family uh homes for home ownership opportunities<01:21:52.639
- </c> move forward in home ownership. move forward in home ownership.
- </c> that pathway to home ownership. that pathway to home ownership.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Housing Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- By way of background, the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act, or WACOIA, took effect on
- The bill makes four changes to the Washington Uniform Common Ownership Interest Act, or WACOIA.
- This shared ownership model is what allows affordability and stability to coexist.
- And last, the ownership and management of LECs is different than what UCCA requires.
- The ownership and management of LECs is different than what UCCA requires.
Summary:
The Senate Housing Committee held public hearings on four bills and then took executive action on several measures and two gubernatorial appointments. At the start, the committee waived the five-day notice rule for Substitute House Bill 2354, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, and Second Substitute House Bill 2590. The committee also heard public testimony on House Bill 1859, which would expand affordable housing on property owned by religious organizations by lowering the affordability threshold needed to qualify for a density bonus. Supporters, including the sponsor, faith leaders, and local officials, said the current 100% affordability requirement has made projects difficult to finance and that the bill would better unlock underused church land for housing.
The committee then heard Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2266, which would further standardize where and how permanent supportive housing, transitional housing, indoor emergency housing, and shelters can be sited, while limiting local barriers and allowing some negotiated conditions near schools or when local governments provide significant support. The sponsor and supporters from King County, housing providers, the Attorney General’s office, disability advocates, medical professionals, and others argued the bill would reduce discriminatory or inconsistent local siting rules and expand needed housing. Some local government representatives supported the bill but asked for additional amendments to preserve local flexibility, require on-site contacts, and clarify how operating conditions and funding agreements would work.
The committee also heard House Bill 2590, which would revise rules for limited equity cooperatives so they can better function as a long-term affordable homeownership model and remain exempt from certain Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act requirements. Supporters said the bill would help preserve manufactured housing communities and other cooperative housing while maintaining affordability and oversight. House Bill 2354, a trailer bill to WACOIA, would make technical changes affecting common interest communities, including EV charging and heat pump cost responsibility, reserve studies, and audit thresholds; the Washington State Community Association’s Institute testified in support. In executive session, the committee confirmed gubernatorial appointments Aaron T. McGrath and Ann T. Malone and voted do-pass recommendations for EHB 1687, SHB 2269, and HB 2304, all subject to signatures.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
Transcript Highlights:
- on House Bill 501, which would impose sweeping new requirements on the disclosure of beneficial ownership
- House Bill 501 mandates that all disclosed beneficial ownership information, including each beneficial
- the federal Corporate Transparency Act and the New York LLC Transparency Act require beneficial ownership
- the federal Corporate Transparency Act and the New York LLC Transparency Act require beneficial ownership
- And while the District of Columbia does include some beneficial ownership information on the public record
Summary:
The committee met to hear testimony on House Bill 501, an economic development-related bill concerning beneficial ownership disclosure for domestic and foreign LLCs operating in the Commonwealth. Chair Fiola noted the hearing’s delayed start, introduced members present, and limited testimony to four minutes. The main witness, Alan Stekora of the National Public Records Research Association, testified in opposition to the bill’s public-record provisions, arguing that making beneficial owners’ personal information public would create privacy, identity theft, and cybersecurity risks. He said similar federal and state transparency laws keep such information in secure, nonpublic databases and urged amendments to remove public disclosure and clarify ambiguous terms and reporting requirements.
A second witness, Pia Angelicus, attempted to testify remotely but had connection problems and was asked to submit written testimony instead. No other witnesses came forward. After confirming there was no further testimony, the committee adjourned without taking any vote or other action on the bill.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA/AGR Joint Public Hearing - Tue Feb 4, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The House Committees on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs and Agriculture and Food Systems heard testimony and began decision-making on HB 1246, which would establish the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within DCCA to regulate cannabis. Chair Tarnas described the bill as divisive and noted the hearing had received 95 testimonies in support, 135 in opposition, and 11 comments. Members were told the office would be administratively attached to DCCA, and the department emphasized it would not direct day-to-day operations. DCCA also raised concerns about banking access due to federal law, while the Department of Agriculture supported a one-plant, one-agency approach and noted its current authority over cannabis plant importation and movement.
Several agencies and advocates supported the bill with cautions or requested amendments. The Department of Health said it appreciated the bill’s public health protections but remained concerned about increased adult-use access, youth mental health, pregnancy-related risks, and effects on developing brains; it requested a 12-month delayed effective date. The Attorney General’s office said legalization should include safeguards, recommended a longer implementation timeline and seed funding, and flagged issues in the bill involving impaired driving, open-container language, and penalties for under-21 possession. The Office of the Public Defender supported the bill but objected to new driving and possession offenses, saying existing law already covers impaired driving. Doctors for Drug Policy Reform supported the measure, citing regulation of intoxicating cannabinoids, testing, childproof packaging, and public education as public-health benefits.
Opponents focused on youth access, public safety, and the bill’s broader social effects. The Honolulu Police Department opposed the bill over access and diversion concerns, and the City and County of Honolulu Prosecutor strongly opposed legalization, citing higher-potency cannabis, youth harms, psychiatric risks, and increased poison-center calls. The Hawaiʻi Substance Abuse Coalition argued legalization should wait until prevention programs are in place and funded first, while the Hawaiʻi Family Forum and Hawaiian Republican Women also opposed the measure, citing concerns about youth exposure, added bureaucracy, and taxpayer costs. The Tax Foundation of Hawaiʻi questioned the purpose of the proposed cannabis taxes, asking why cannabis should be taxed heavily if legalization is intended. The hearing continued with additional testimony after a brief audio issue for one testifier.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- </c><00:24:42.840><c> know</c> University of why shouldn't deed know University of why shouldn't deed
- ><02:08:45.040><c> his</c><02:08:45.239><c> office</c><02:08:45.679><c> under</c><02:08:46.119><c> deed
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- By law, it would transfer ownership once it percolated into the ground.
- You mentioned that ownership of water while it's in a...
- Are you saying there's ownership while it's moving down the river?
- But are we talking about private ownership? Are we talking about the state's ownership?
- Ownership of it appropriately as the landowner's resource is crucial.
Committee:
House Natural Resources
Keywords:
groundwater, conservation, water permits, sustainability, resource management, 997, house, all
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- In that regard too, are there any restrictions in regard to the ownership of these companies in terms
- of having to be, you know, or foreign ownership or partial ownership, or do they all have to be 100%
- of having to be, you know, or foreign ownership or partial ownership, or do they all have to be 100%
- As we all know, in Idaho, land ownership matters.
- They're legal boundaries that define ownership and rights.
Committee:
House Business
Summary:
The committee considered several RS drafts and one bill, with most of the discussion focused on property rights, business regulation, and state payment modernization. RS 32990, which would allow businesses to use a commercial registered agent address instead of a home address, was introduced after questions about whether it could make it harder to tell if a business is actually located in Idaho. RS 33170, dealing with short-term rentals, was also introduced; the sponsor said it would clarify property owners’ rights while preserving existing nuisance and public-safety protections. RS 33182, requiring employers to verify legal immigration status through E-Verify, was introduced after members said they wanted to discuss carve-outs and current verification practices in more detail.
The committee then heard RS 33102, which would extend the state’s inspection “shot clock” to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections. Members asked how the private-inspector backup system would work, whether municipalities might delay inspections knowing private options exist, and how refunds or certifications would be handled. The sponsor said the bill continues last session’s approach and that private inspectors are already certified, but several questions were left for the full hearing. RS 33063, a stablecoin proposal, drew the most skepticism and questions about whether it resembled a digital dollar, the fiscal impact, company ownership restrictions, and whether foreign ownership could be involved. Despite concerns, the committee voted to introduce it.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 512, which would reinstate an open-book Idaho jurisprudence exam for land surveyors. The sponsor and several surveyors testified that Idaho-specific law is essential because surveying affects property boundaries, rights-of-way, subdivisions, and irrigation issues, and that mistakes can lead to costly disputes years later. Opponents were not prominent in the testimony, though members asked about reciprocity and how out-of-state surveyors are licensed. After public testimony, the committee voted to send HB 512 to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Investing in Minnesota Housing - Senator Eric Lucero Feb 3rd, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator, what do you think is the greatest obstacle when it comes to home ownership here in Minnesota
- Well, the cost of home ownership and housing has risen dramatically in the last couple years.
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- </c> the cost of current home ownership the cost of current home ownership current<00:07:48.199><c> rent
- :41.519><c> because</c><00:08:42.159><c> home</c> I'm very excited about this topic because home ownership
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Industry, Business and Labor Apr 2nd, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Industry, Business and Labor
Transcript Highlights:
- It had taken out the opportunity for change of ownership, and you might recall I expressed concern.
- What if a mom and dad want to change ownership to their son or daughter or what...
- What if a mom and dad want to change ownership to their son or daughter or what have you.
- of ownership, a new owner shall obtain a license within 30 days from the date of sale.
- But at some point do they have to kind of requalify under their new ownership for the next year?
Committee:
House Industry, Business and Labor
Summary:
The committee reconvened to hear a revised version of Senate Bill 2385, with Representative Casper walking through changes made in consultation with the bill sponsor and agency counsel. He explained that the amendments restored language on change of ownership and license transfer for mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, and campgrounds; removed a proposed $5,000 civil penalty and returned the violation penalty to an infraction; extended the correction period before disciplinary action to 30 days with possible additional time for good-faith compliance; and removed the tenant right of first refusal, leaving park sales to willing buyers and sellers. Casper said the changes simplified the bill and addressed concerns raised earlier in committee.
Members asked about how licenses would work after a sale, and Casper said a transferred license would continue for the current year, but the new owner would need to reapply annually. He also said all participating parties and the Attorney General’s counsel were amenable to the amendments. The committee adopted the Casper amendments by voice vote and then moved to a do pass as amended recommendation.
The first roll call on the amended bill was confusing because several members were absent, and the committee briefly discussed whether to wait for Representative Ruby and whether votes should be repeated. Members explained their earlier no votes, with Representative Koppelman saying he had intended to vote against the amendment rather than the bill, and Representative Schauer citing concerns about provisions affecting park owners and evictions. After waiting briefly, the committee retook the vote and approved SB 2385 as amended on a 7-3-4 roll call. Representative Casper was asked to carry the bill.