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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/6/26 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That doesn't have anything to do with those barriers that you said exist.
- I just need to point out points made by Representative Hudson about physical barriers.
- And yet in these last 6 years, this institution this institution >> has created a barrier after barrier
- after barrier after barrier after barrier. >> To Minnesotans reaching their elected officials members
- Speaker one border. >> State. Your point of order, Mister Speaker.
Summary:
The House took up Senate File 3432, a public safety bill requiring identifying equipment and insignia to be removed from emergency vehicles sold to the public. The chamber first adopted a House language amendment, then debated a broader security package that would fund judicial and courthouse security, Capitol security measures, short-term protection for legislators facing credible threats, State Patrol deficiency funding, and additional BCA analysts and investigators to assess threats statewide. Supporters framed the bill as necessary to protect public safety, democracy, and First Amendment activity at the Capitol and courthouses; they also said the package was pared down from larger requests and based on security reviews. The House adopted an A-1 amendment clarifying that BCA staff could investigate threats statewide, and later rejected a Schultz A-3 amendment that would have eliminated all appropriations in the bill. The A-3 was defeated on a 37-94 vote after the House upheld the Speaker’s ruling that a proposed school-safety secondary amendment was not germane, with that appeal decided 69-62.
A major theme of debate was whether the Legislature should prioritize security for members and the Capitol before passing school safety funding. Several members argued they could not support spending tens of millions on Capitol and legislative security without first funding school safety for all students, including public, charter, private, and tribal schools. Others defended the bill as necessary because of recent threats and violence, including the June 14 tragedy, and said the Capitol security changes were based on professional recommendations. Some members also criticized the new security setup as overly restrictive or “security theater,” while supporters said the measures were needed to keep the public, staff, and lawmakers safe.
After the A-3 was defeated, the bill was read for third time and members continued floor debate. The discussion remained split between those emphasizing immediate Capitol and legislative security needs and those insisting school safety should come first. Representative Agbaje then moved to table the bill, and the clerk began a roll call on that motion.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
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Next question for you: one of the challenges that we have is that we have plenty of bordering
- What are you doing to address, or how is the agency handling, cross-border employees and employers and
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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the Border Transportation, we're asking for 6 helicopters.
- Border Patrol uses it.
- One is driver's license, uh, and the other is, is border related.
- Um, the border.
- crossings, yeah, apprehensions at the border.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Hunger is not something that stops at our district borders.
- Hunger is not something that stops at our district borders.
- Um, I appreciate that we have kind of some barriers that are in place there.
- So, in light of those barriers that our food shelves face, how do food banks make sure that the food
- I appreciate that we have kind of some barriers that are in place there.
Keywords:
child care, day care, child care center, licensing, license requirements, parent access, guardian access, custody order, court order, furnishings, equipment standards, learning materials, early childhood education, infant care, toddler care, preschool, school-age child care, play materials, sensory materials, gross motor equipment
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
Transcript Highlights:
- following a model that is already in place, the cost to companies doing business in the Commonwealth is borders
- health care for the women and patients in our state, and the patients that travel for care within our borders
- able to use this data to identify people and organizations helping migrants across the southern U.S. border
- companies invest in the capabilities to shut that off immediately when they cross the Massachusetts border
- Because there's no ability to get that affirmed... ...cross the Massachusetts border because there's
Summary:
The committee hearing focused on a package of Massachusetts privacy and technology bills, especially measures to ban the sale of location data, establish a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, and regulate biometric recognition and surveillance pricing. Chairs and sponsors argued that self-regulation has failed, that data brokers and large tech companies routinely collect and monetize sensitive information, and that state action is needed because federal protections are weak or absent. Several speakers tied the bills to reproductive health, gender-affirming care, domestic violence, children’s data, and other sensitive uses of location and biometric information.
Supporters included legislators and advocates who backed H. 86/S. 197 (Location Shield), H. 78/S. 45/H. 104/S. 29 (comprehensive privacy bills), H. 99/S. 47 (surveillance pricing in grocery stores), and H. 36/S. 36 (biometric recognition accountability). They emphasized data minimization, bans on selling sensitive data, consumer rights to access, delete, and opt out, and in some cases a private right of action. Several witnesses said Massachusetts should lead or align with other states, while others argued that stronger protections are needed because data can be weaponized by stalkers, anti-abortion actors, abusive partners, insurers, or law enforcement.
Industry and coalition witnesses urged the committee to favor a more standardized, interoperable framework modeled on laws already adopted in other states, warning that novel definitions, data-minimization rules, and private rights of action could create compliance burdens, confusion, and costs for businesses, including small businesses. They argued that entity-level exemptions for sectors already covered by federal laws like HIPAA or GLBA promote consistency, and that Attorney General enforcement is preferable to private lawsuits. Committee members questioned witnesses on patchwork concerns, the scope of exemptions, and whether the proposed bills would harm or help consumers and small businesses. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; written testimony was noted as due later, and the committee continued taking testimony from multiple panels and virtual witnesses.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Mar 31st, 2026 at 09:30 am
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- the discharge with the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, as one of the objectives monitored at the border
- If I could, Chairman Hauck— At the border is sulfate.
- could, Chairman Hauck and Senator Luke, you had asked about, I think, the quality of water at the border
- Otherwise, they've met the border objectives of 250. As of— Chairman, currently we are okay then?
- And still maintain our ability to make decisions on the impacts to the Cheyenne and at the border.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Mar 31st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- the discharge with the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909, as one of the objectives monitored at the border
- If I could, Chairman Hawke... ...at the border is sulfate.
- could, Chairman Hock and Senator Luke, you had asked about, I think, the quality of water at the border
- Otherwise, they've met the border objectives of 250. As of... Chairman, currently we are okay then?
- And still maintain our ability to make decisions on the impacts to the Cheyenne and at the border.
Summary:
The committee opened its third interim meeting with roll call, approved the November 13, 2025 minutes, and the chair reviewed prior committee work, including a denied request for a fertilizer-capacity study and a planned later discussion of the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger issue. Commissioner Doug Goring then presented Department of Agriculture updates on uncrewed aerial systems grants to detect noxious weeds, the state’s irrigation potential, the low-carbon fuels program for ethanol plants, the Environmental Impact Mitigation Fund, model zoning ordinances for animal feeding operations, and fertilizer production and supply in North Dakota. Members asked about funding sources, fertilizer storage and availability, natural gas and water needs for future fertilizer plants, and how the model zoning website would help counties and townships apply setback and odor tools.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the Department of Water Resources’ economic analysis tool for water conveyance and flood-related projects. Dr. Dwayne Poole explained that the department is proposing changes to better account for end-of-useful-life conditions and updated hydrologic data, while still limiting the model to direct, demonstrable costs and benefits. He said the goal is to make the analysis more realistic and consistent without changing statute, and he provided examples of how project benefits could change as drains age or as rainfall and flood data evolve. Committee members and water-user representatives generally supported continued work on the proposal, while raising concerns about downstream impacts, closed-basin projects, and whether the changes would meaningfully affect project approvals.
The committee then heard from John Paskowski, state engineer, on Devil’s Lake, the West End and East End outlets, and the Tolna Coulee control structure. He reviewed lake history, outlet capacities, sulfate and downstream flow limits, and explained that the control structure is intended to prevent a catastrophic uncontrolled release by slowing erosion and head cutting. Members asked about water quality trends, the length of the downstream flow constraint, and whether the Tolna Coulee area had been studied for possible natural overflow or silt buildup. The discussion emphasized ongoing flooding concerns, mitigation for affected landowners, and the need to balance outlet operations with downstream water quality and infrastructure protection.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently, various statutes use the term border region or Texas-Mexico border region with inconsistent
- HB 1240 resolves this inconsistency by aligning all references to the Texas-Mexico border region with
- by leveraging federal funds along the Texas-Mexico border and up to 62 miles inland.
- This collaboration has led to the successful financing of numerous projects along the border.
- Leveraging more of our own capital allows us to support not only more border infrastructure, but also
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AEN-HHS, AEN, AEN-EIG Public Hearings 04-11-2025
Agriculture and Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- There's no border.
- You could literally so that lead doesn't... there's no invisible border keeping that in.
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There's <00:03:05.040>no <00:03:05.280>border. - There's no border. You the beach park. There's no border.
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keeping <00:03:10.239>that there's no invisible border keeping that
Summary:
The joint Health, Human Services, Agriculture, and Environment hearing first took up HTR 28, which would reconvene the working group created under House Resolution 18 to continue addressing water and air contamination and remediation issues tied to the Pua Range Training Facility. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support, with speakers describing long-standing community concern and alleged lead contamination near the shooting range and nearby beach areas. One testifier urged passage as a critical mechanism for protecting the community. The committees then voted to recommend passage of HTR 28 as is, and the motion was adopted.
The committees next considered HCR 25 HD1, asking the Department of Agriculture to add a statement on desecration laws to the plant and animal declaration form, and HCR 200, concerning the Maui axis deer control and venison initiative. The Department of Agriculture and DLNR offered comments on HCR 25 HD1, and HCR 200 drew support from the Hawaii Cattlemen’s Council and others, who said axis deer pose economic and environmental threats. Both measures were advanced with technical amendments, and both recommendations were adopted.
The hearing then moved to HCR 27, which asks Hawaii’s congressional delegation to petition USDA to address disparities affecting Hawaii’s agricultural exports, and HCR 42 HD1, encouraging each county to develop its own biosecurity plan. The Department of Agriculture supported HCR 27, and testimony on HCR 42 HD1 emphasized county-level invasive species prevention, the need for local biosecurity planning, and gaps in state and county authority over noxious weeds and invasive plants. After a brief recess to regain quorum, both committees voted to pass HCR 27 with technical amendments and HCR 42 HD1 as is; all motions were adopted and the hearing adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- 2 Senate committee on border security will now come to order. Mr. Clark please call the roll.
- Texas, of course, is a border state, as face many... challenges with this crisis that we've seen at our
- southern border related to illegal immigration, including law enforcement costs, health care services
- And dealing with not only border security, but dealing with immigration in general.
- That's a cross. the state up and down you know the border not just the border all over Texas so everyone's
Bills:
SB825
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 26th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- That has that needs to be moved off these servers and protected the border transportation asking for
- Border Patrol uses it.
- Border Security Operations Center, and to the law enforcement in those areas.
- You're referring to border crossings. Yeah. Apprehensions at the border. Yes, sir.
- What you're seeing less of is large groups looking for Border Patrol to turn themselves in.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Committee on Border Security will now come to order. Mr. Clerk, please call the roll.
- structures and real property, and adding continuous smuggling of persons to the list of recognized border
- will also make the bill a legislative council draft and require law enforcement to provide requested border
- Many properties along the southern border are managed by lessees.
- Is there any other business come before the Senate Committee on Border Security?
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- As in 1455, iron ability upon border security. ATT.
- And the federal agents that are there who ensure Border Patrol have a certain colored vehicle.
- . is the problem that was created by Barack Obama and Joe Biden with open borders.
- Those were unfortunate, and we're fortunate that President Trump has secured that border.
- Military Affairs and Border Security at 1:30 p.m. in Senate Hearing Room 109. Sounds great.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Jan 21st, 2025
California Assembly Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It's happening in our own communities, including the district I represent that sits along the border
- You cannot talk about ending human trafficking if you don't talk about securing the U.S. border.
- I will help arrange a ride-along with the Border Patrol Unit.
- The seven or $8,000 to come across the border illegally.
- I welcome President Trump's executive orders this week dealing with border security.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Kentucky Housing Task Force 2025 (10-21-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Particularly, you know, we are a border state, right?
excessive permitting barriers, and excessive permitting barriers, and excessive regulations<01- Government barriers at both the issue.
- remove barriers and empower people. remove barriers and empower people.
- ><01:14:36.480>
innovation, remove barriers and embrace innovation, remove barriers and embrace
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:07
Roll Call 00:00:25
Discussion of Lexington’s Housing Affordability Partnership 00:02:26
Discussion of Northern Kentucky’s Housing Blueprint 00:30:12
Discussion of Religious Institution Land Use 00:57:33
Discussion of Free-Market Solutions to Kentucky’s Housing Crisis 01:04:18
Adjournment 01:26:37, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum and began informally, with members noting this was the final information-gathering meeting on housing before a November meeting to discuss findings and report back to the LRC. The main presentation focused on the Lexington Affordable Housing Partnership, a public-private effort supported by a $10 million state allocation. Presenters described Fayette County’s housing shortage, citing a gap of more than 22,000 units, rising home prices, and the challenge of assembling land and capital for affordable projects.
The partnership explained that five local banks created a $3 million capital investment fund to buy and hold land at no interest, with deed restrictions keeping the site at 80% or below area median income and allowing the banks to seek Community Reinvestment Act credit. The first project is a 12.5-acre former Transylvania University baseball field, planned for about 242 units, including detached homes, townhouses, garden-style apartments, and senior housing. Speakers said the project required extensive neighborhood engagement and zoning/development approvals, but that the planning phase is now largely complete and infrastructure work should begin soon.
Financing details included roughly $64 million in additional funding through tax credit equity, market-rate loans, city support, Kentucky Housing Corporation resources, and donations from nonprofit partners. Developers said the multifamily bond applications are due to Kentucky Housing Corporation the next day, and they expect the land purchase to be repaid into the revolving fund once the property is entitled and closed, allowing the original $3 million to be redeployed for future projects. They estimated rental units could be filled within about six months of completion, while for-sale units would come online over 12 to 36 months.
In discussion, members asked about regulatory barriers and project timelines. Presenters pointed to rising construction costs tied to new federal and state requirements, and one member highlighted the need to continue reviewing planning and zoning reforms to speed development plan approvals and reduce delays. The group also endorsed a possible statewide $20 million housing fund, a residential infrastructure fund, and efforts to avoid additional regulatory burdens on housing development.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs May 14th, 2025
Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, the, uh, Senate Bill 2201 addresses the border crisis.
- I'm also a former United States Border Patrol agent, and I also served 22 years in the military.
- Uh, we do keep a record, uh, both Border Patrol and Customs.
- Or corrupt border patrol agents, customs, local agents.
- Uh, the National Guard is currently in Border Patrol's tactical Operations Center.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
New York State Senate Session - 05/12/2026
New York Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- with him, and it is always so good to see him year after year, use something that could have been a barrier
- with him, and it is always so good to see him year after year, use something that could have been a barrier
- Four years, open borders, tons of fentanyl brought into this country.
Summary:
The Senate convened, approved the journal, and took up a series of motions to discharge identical Assembly bills to the Third Reading Calendar, along with committee reports and amendments. The chamber also received an introduction from Senator Gonzalez honoring Maria Raine and her advocacy for guardrails on AI chatbots after the death of her son, and later adopted a Rules Committee report sending several General Business Law bills directly to Third Reading. The resolution calendar was adopted with some exceptions, and the Senate recognized several previously adopted resolutions honoring individuals and observances, including Barnabas McHenry, Arthur Jones Jr., Floyd Todd Peterson III, the Lexington School for the Deaf, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Apraxia Awareness Month, Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Prevention Week, Physician Anesthesiologists Week, and Golf Day in New York.
The Senate then considered and passed numerous bills, many on consumer protection and public policy topics. Measures included bills on General Business Law, Public Health Law, Correction Law, Environmental Conservation Law, Executive Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Public Officers Law, Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, Public Housing Law, Education Law, Labor Law, and Public Service Law. Several bills were laid aside, including a Public Health Law bill by Senator Fernandez and a Public Service Law bill by Senator Parker. The chamber also passed a concurrent constitutional resolution by Senator Stec proposing an amendment to Article 14.
During floor debate, senators explained votes on several measures. Senator Ramos spoke in support of paid sick leave for domestic workers, describing the bill as a long-overdue labor protection for a workforce historically excluded from such rights. Senator Fernandez described her bill as the Manufacturer Disclosure and Transparency Act, aimed at requiring notice and public disclosure of certain pharmaceutical patent settlement agreements to improve transparency and competition in prescription drug pricing. Senator Ryan and Senator Martins supported a bill restricting hidden algorithmic price manipulation online, and Senator May supported a bill limiting excessive rental car fuel charges as part of a broader consumer protection package. The Senate also passed a memorial highway bill naming a portion of Route 19 in LeRoy for Lieutenant Gary A. Scott, with Senator Borrello explaining the veteran’s service and sacrifice.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- complexity of each of these issues, and are you committed to trying to break down these bureaucratic barriers
- And we determined that that was the right thing to do because, first of all, there's language barriers
- The grid we depend on spans the entire West, and our fuel supply is tied to forces beyond our borders
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- But coming home and having barriers, like not getting a job, when they have all of the experience, I
- they can come home instead of starting from square one all over again when they already have other barriers
- enforcement in the state of California, including state and local law enforcement officers, as well as ICE, Border
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Public Safety met on April 14, 2006, beginning without a quorum and taking up several bills while waiting for members to arrive. SB 1157 by Senator Archuleta proposed a framework for less restrictive juvenile placements in the probation system, including Judicial Council guidelines on insurance, staffing, background checks, risk assessment, notice to local governments, and zoning compliance. Supporters, including county probation and local government representatives, said the bill would add needed oversight and safety standards; opponents, including youth defenders and public defenders, argued it would impose rigid rules on a diverse set of placements and that the Judicial Council was the wrong body to set substantive standards. The bill drew mixed comments from committee members but no final vote was recorded in the portion provided.
The committee then heard SB 1012, the Fire Camp to Career Act, which would connect incarcerated fire camp participants to state-approved apprenticeships and require apprenticeship programs to consider their training and experience. The author and supporters, including labor groups, a former incarcerated apprentice, and a fire academy representative, said the bill would recognize real skills, improve reentry, and create career pathways. Members generally supported the measure while noting that certification still must reflect demonstrated competence. The bill was presented favorably, but the transcript does not show a final roll call vote in the excerpt.
SB 1401 by Senator Stern sought to align felony incompetent-to-stand-trial procedures with existing misdemeanor rules by adding timeframes for assessment, allowing certain information-sharing with courts, and permitting preliminary findings for conservatorship referrals. Supporters said it would close gaps that leave seriously mentally ill defendants without timely treatment; Disability Rights California and other opponents warned it would expand court control, weaken confidentiality, and increase conservatorship referrals. After discussion, the committee took a roll call and passed SB 1401 to the Appropriations Committee on a 4-0 vote, with one member absent. SB 1027 by Senator Strickland, as amended, would create a task force to study street prostitution and human trafficking impacts, victim services, and best practices; it received support from local officials, law enforcement, and district attorneys, while civil liberties and drug policy groups registered concerns with the original version. The committee approved SB 1027 as amended and sent it to the Governmental Organization Committee on a 4-0 vote, with absent members held on call.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Apr 1st, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- who is certified with our board, the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons, if he crossed the border
- What the bill is doing is just giving some clear direction and removing some of those barriers so you
- I think you'll sort of remove these barriers and... to start to see the market bring these pieces in.
Bills:
SB331, SB883, SB926, SB1137, SB1138, SB1144, SB1151, SB1236, SB1270, SB1522, SB1869, SB2207, SB2422
Keywords:
healthcare, cost disclosure, transparency, administrative penalties, health facility compliance, COVID-19, off-label use, prescription drugs, patient access, medical standards, insurance, physician ranking, incentives, fiduciary duty, health plan issuers, SB 1137, group home, assisted living, residential care, board and care