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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's some infrastructure work being done right now.
  • I'm not as familiar with the ins and outs of that project because it is still being fully developed,
  • we have in transportation infrastructure we have in this<01:00:18.920> state<01:00:19.559>
  • He said he was excited to see the Infrastructure Council get up and running in the next few months, and
  • Council get up and the um infrastructure Council get up and running<01:11:22.640> here<01:11:
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs (Part II) Mar 17th, 2025

State Affairs

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs resumed consideration of several pending bills, first taking up Senate Bills 667, 1349, 1585, and 2312. After inviting testimony had already been heard, no members of the public came forward to testify on any of those measures, and the committee closed public testimony and left all four bills pending. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1355, which Senator Parker explained as a committee substitute aimed at helping Texas distillers recover unpaid invoices from wholesalers. The substitute would require distillers to invoice at the time of purchase, send a demand letter if payment terms are violated, and allow complaints to be filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which could determine an appropriate penalty based on the facts. Natasha Dehart of Bent Distilling Company testified in support, describing serious cash-flow problems and unpaid invoices from a Texas wholesaler that had forced layoffs, late vendor payments, and operational strain. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending. The committee also heard Senate Bill 1378, a narrowly tailored local bill for a Carrollton facility recently acquired by Sazerac that employs more than 1,000 Texans. Senator Parker said the bill would create a limited exemption to avoid forcing the company to shut down or move because of current permit restrictions, while preserving the three-tier system and preventing the company from selling wine to itself. A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission resource witness said the bill was drafted so it would not open the door to broader industry changes. Mason Moreland testified against the bill as filed, arguing it gave special treatment to one company and failed to address broader problems in the wine industry, including direct-to-consumer sales and permit issues. After questions from senators, public testimony closed and SB 1378 was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is limited to economic development districts.
  • What this is relative to is it allows new development to pay a proportionate share of the public infrastructure
  • capacity made by the development.
  • , zoning, and economic development, as well as parliamentary procedure.
  • , zoning, and economic development, as well as parliamentary procedure.
Summary: The committee on local and municipal affairs met on May 7, 2026, approved the prior meeting minutes, and then took up a series of local bills. HB 362 creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish was reported favorably without objection. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew questions about whether it targeted a specific entity and about how long an entity should be out of good standing; the committee adopted an amendment changing the trigger to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would give the Orleans Parish City Council more authority over the Sewer and Water Board. The sponsor, Council President J.P. Morrell, and Representative Hilfordy argued the bill would move New Orleans toward a more local, responsive public-works model and help address long-standing dysfunction. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified that it supported increased local control but urged a formal study or transition plan so the city would document the future governance structure. Despite those concerns, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying ownership of assets and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills and other local measures. SB 348, allowing third-party administrative support for motor vehicle enforcement, and SB 444, granting expropriation authority for certain public projects, were reported favorably. SB 485, transferring insurance premium tax authority to the City of St. George, was initially amended but then reconsidered; the amendment was stripped and the bill was reported favorably. HB 990, concerning Jefferson Parish and unpaid water/sewer bills on multifamily properties, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish property-tax rebates, HB 664 raising parish ordinance fines, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief for the Village of Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil-service pay restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 updating a crime prevention district fee, HB 368 raising fines for improper demolition of historic properties, and HB 441 returning Sewer and Water Board employees to city civil service were all reported favorably, most without objection. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete 16 hours of annual training, was amended to add continuing legal education and national conferences and then reported as amended. The committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Municipal May 7th, 2026

Municipal

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is limited to economic development districts.
  • projects, water, sewer, and utility infrastructure, and other public capital projects.
  • What this is relative to is it allows new development to pay a proportionate share of the public infrastructure
  • capacity made by the development.
  • , zoning, and economic development, as well as parliamentary procedure.
Summary: The committee on Local and Municipal Affairs met on May 7, 2026 and approved the prior meeting minutes before taking up a series of local bills. Early action included HB 362, creating the Regency Park Towns Townhomes Crime Prevention and Security District in Orleans Parish, which was reported favorably. HB 822, dealing with nonprofit entities that hold appointments on boards and commissions while not in good standing with the Secretary of State, drew discussion about how long an entity must be out of compliance and whether notice should be required; the committee adopted an amendment changing the threshold to three consecutive years and then reported the bill as amended. A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 1243, which would shift more authority over the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board to the Orleans Parish City Council. Supporters, including Representative Hilfriddy and Council President J.P. Morrell, argued the current structure is dysfunctional and unresponsive, and that local elected officials need authority to act more quickly. The Bureau of Governmental Research testified without taking a position on the bill itself but urged a formal transition plan or study committee so the city would have a clear governance path. Despite that concern, the committee adopted an amendment clarifying asset ownership and then reported HB 1243 as amended. The committee also handled several St. George bills. SB 348, allowing local law enforcement to contract for administrative support related to motor vehicle enforcement, was reported favorably. SB 444, granting St. George expropriation authority for certain public infrastructure projects, was also reported favorably. SB 485, concerning the city’s authority over insurance premium taxes, initially had amendments adopted but was then reconsidered; the amendments were stripped and the bill was reported favorably in its original form. HB 431, requiring mayors to complete annual continuing education, was amended to clarify approved training and then reported favorably. Other measures reported favorably included HB 990 on Jefferson Parish master water meters, HB 466 on West Feliciana Parish tax rebates tied to a data center project, HB 664 raising the maximum fine for parish ordinance violations, HB 87 increasing per diem for a Livingston Parish gas utility district board, HB 115 abolishing the police chief position in Edgefield, HB 741 creating emergency housing vouchers for human trafficking survivors, HB 377 removing civil service pay-plan restrictions for state examiners, HB 162 allowing a fee increase for the Jefferson Place/Bocage Crime Prevention District, HB 368 increasing fines for improper demolition of historic properties in New Orleans, and HB 441 returning New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board employees to city civil service. The committee adjourned after reporting the bills.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

EDU Public Hearing 03-20-2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • with educational activities to develop the skills necessary to be gainfully employed.
  • It's developed to be affordable. >> Okay.
  • would be interested in developer would be interested in building. building. building.
  • control of certain land for development control of certain land for development or<01:36:01.360>
  • "And efficient for development of those lands.
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Transcript Highlights:
  • looking and I've talked to the new workforce commission and several others that work in the workforce development
  • that was why, through conversations with business owners and some of the ones in The workforce development
  • owners, some of the people in education, and then I've had several conversations with workforce development
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Jan 29th, 2026 at 02:36 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • I do have Economic Development Secretary. Chair and members of the committee.
  • I do have Economic Development Secretary, Rob Black, with me.
  • This can help us with our goal of developing a quantum economy as well.
  • our research and development.
  • But this bill actually helps with the economic development of New Mexico.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Juvenile Justice Apr 14th, 2025

S/C on Juvenile Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • access to equitable, high-quality learning experiences that support their mental health and creative development
  • This program helps participants process trauma, express themselves constructively, and develop the confidence
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25

Human Services Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • recommended extending the sunset provision for two years, during which time the legislature must develop
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  • which time the legislature must develop which time the legislature must develop DCT<00:16:03.000
  • People develop schizophrenia regardless of whether they have autism prior, right?
  • their systems to allow them to develop their systems to allow them to develop Community<01:02:24.000
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/17/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • He explained that the bill is about developing a market for cover crops, more than just on-farm uses.
  • cover crop or this bill is developing cover crop or market<00:59:47.880> for<00:59:48.119>
  • <01:01:56.480> some<01:01:56.599> of think uh if we can help develop some of think
  • PPGC has received funding from the Developing Markets for Continuous Living Cover Crops program to develop
  • PPGC is working to develop a robust and redundant Minnesota-based supply chain.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Education May 19th, 2026

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're developing the training. And they already have to do it by law.
  • our professional development focused on the academic areas.
  • according to how that agency develops those.
  • From there, we were able to provide professional development for teachers.
  • We also have developed our AI framework. And we've We also have developed our AI framework.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • New Mexico proves energy development and environmental protections are not mutually exclusive.
  • Bottom line is, oil and gas development doesn't power our economy.
  • National Board certification was designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers and
  • Gentlelady from Santa Fe, your Rural Development, Land Grants, and Cultural Affairs Committee will meet
  • House Bill 203, introduced by Representatives Dow and Armstrong, an act relating to spaceports development
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Transportation May 8th, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Through our nationally recognized Safe Cyclist program developed in partnership with Texas DPS, Text,
  • These developments rely on the Port of Corpus Christi as a strategic partner.
  • Decisions about truck traffic, infrastructure strain, air emissions, and land use conflicts.
  • and economic development demands.
  • We have a development partner.