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FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Judiciary Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a prohibition from the landlord increasing the rent during the term of the lease, which I agree
- So you may want to talk to some of the reptile people about having the prohibition in the lease itself
- that the bill provides critical protections while still allowing for reasonable rent adjustments upon lease
- Mandy Penny Lemon was the victim of a motor vehicle crash. While stopped at a traffic light, Ms.
Summary:
The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain genetic or medical conditions that can mimic signs of abuse. Senator Sharif and several family members and advocates described cases in which children were removed after injuries were initially misread as abuse, and argued the bill would give parents more opportunity to obtain qualified medical opinions. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language imposing analysis duties on certain medical professionals, then passed the bill favorably after testimony in support from the Florida chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and several affected families.
The committee then considered SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings for terrorism victims, SB 96 on relief for Jacob Rogers, SB 382 on affordable housing rent agreements, SB 4 and SB 6 on claims bills for Patricia Armini and Jose Correa, SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, SB 658 on waiver or release of liens, SB 28 and SB 30 on claims involving South Broward Hospital District and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, SB 24 on relief for Mandy Penny Lemon, SB 72 on campaign funds for child care expenses, and SB 1622 on recreational customary use of beaches. Most of these bills were explained by their sponsors as narrow relief or technical measures, and the committee heard a mix of support and opposition from claimants, local governments, industry groups, and advocacy organizations.
Several bills drew substantive debate. On SB 382, members discussed rent stability and whether the bill should better address lease language and future rent increases; the amendment and bill were both reported favorably. On SB 1142, members raised concerns about environmental and drainage impacts and whether releases of conservation easements should be mandatory or discretionary, but the bill still passed favorably. On SB 72, members questioned the scope of allowable campaign child care expenses and the need for stronger guardrails against abuse; the bill nevertheless passed favorably. On SB 1622, testimony sharply divided between supporters of restoring public beach access and opponents defending private property rights; debate continued when the transcript ended, so no final vote on that bill is reflected here.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a prohibition from the landlord increasing the rent during the term of the lease, which I agree
- So you may want to talk to some of the reptile people about having the prohibition in the lease itself
- This bill provides critical protections while still allowing for reasonable rent adjustments upon lease
- Mandy Penny Lemon was the victim of a motor vehicle crash. While stopped at a traffic light, Ms.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The committee first took up CS for Senate Bill 304, which would address child protective investigations involving children with certain pre-existing genetic or medical conditions. Senator Sharif said the bill is intended to prevent children from being wrongly removed from their families when symptoms of conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, osteogenesis imperfecta, rickets, or vitamin deficiencies are mistaken for abuse. Several parents and advocates testified in support, describing long dependency cases and removals they said were caused by misdiagnosis. The committee adopted a substitute amendment that removed language requiring certain medical personnel to provide differential-diagnosis analysis, and the bill then passed favorably with unanimous support.
The committee then heard SB 1430 on post-judgment execution proceedings relating to terrorism, sponsored by Senator Collins, who described the long effort by U.S. victims of the FARC to enforce a federal judgment and recover assets. The bill would clarify procedures for terrorism-related judgments, modernize intangible asset law, and help prevent terrorists from hiding assets or blocking wire transfers. After one supportive appearance form and no debate, the bill passed favorably. The committee also approved SB 96, a local claims bill for Jacob Rogers, and SB 382, an affordable housing rent bill that was amended to define base rent and apply to certain shorter-term rental agreements entered after July 1, 2026; SB 382 drew support from housing advocates and some opposition, but passed unanimously.
Several claims bills were also approved: SB 4 for Patricia Armini, SB 6 for Jose Correa, SB 28 for Darlene Engerville and J.R., SB 30 for the estate of M.N., and SB 24 for Mandy Penny Lemon, each involving injuries or damages caused by local government or hospital district negligence and each reported favorably after brief testimony and roll calls. The committee also passed SB 658 on waiver or release of liens after discussion about form language and enforceability. SB 72, which would allow campaign funds to pay certain child care expenses incurred while a candidate is actively campaigning, prompted questions about definitions and safeguards; the sponsor said the bill would require the expense to exist only because of campaign activity, and the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, the committee approved SB 1142 on release of conservation easements, which would create a statewide process for releasing certain small, low-value parcels from conservation easements if mitigation credits are secured elsewhere. The bill drew support from the sponsor and a property representative, but environmental advocates and President Passidomo raised concerns about flood control, wildlife corridors, and whether the bill was too property-specific; the sponsor said he would continue working on the language. The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 1622, which would repeal the 2018 customary use law and restore local authority over public beach access. Supporters argued the current law has privatized beaches, hurt tourism, and led to harassment and conflict, while opponents defended private property rights and warned against taking away owners’ ability to exclude others. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1622, before a final vote is shown.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/21/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- On the liability if they break leases.
- Because it is their property that they are leasing.
- I do property that they are leasing.
- </c> lease lei or the owner of the business. lease lei or the owner of the business.
- </c> can get out of these leases easily. can get out of these leases easily.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Apr 23rd, 2026
Louisiana House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- vehicles; provides relative to publicly tolled roads and bridges operated by the state.
- Herbston Brod toll exemptions on certain ferries, bridges, roads for Louisiana School Board-owned lease
- vehicles.
- registration privileges, compulsory motor vehicle liability security, Transportation, favorably.
- House Bill 1032 by Representative Wiley, substances involved in the operation of a motor vehicle under
Bills:
HR192 , HR193 , HR194 , HCR80 , HCR81 , HCR82 , HCR83 , HCR84 , HCR85 , HR188 , HR189 , HR190 , HR191 , SB134 , SB140 , SB281 , SB331 , SB384 , SB389 , SB415 , SB451 , SB458 , SB479 , SB504 , SB523 , HR38 , HR96 , HR160 , HCR31 , HCR61 , SCR19 , HB316 , HB549 , HB578 , HB646 , HB748 , HB798 , HB824 , HB988 , HB989 , HB1001 , HB1032 , HB1081 , HB1108 , HB1129 , HB1140 , HB1157 , HB1186 , HB1192 , HB1195 , HB1198 , HB1222 , HB1244 , SB73 , SB89 , SB128 , SB149 , SB191 , SB196 , SB238 , SB318 , SB340 , HB225 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HCR32 , HB362 , HB893 , HB990 , HB1007 , HB1153 , HB1243 , HB12 , HB42 , HB205 , HB222 , HB267 , HB324 , HB325 , HB350 , HB478 , HB610 , HB617 , HB745 , HB749 , HB752 , HB797 , HB807 , HB821 , HB896 , HB979 , HB992 , HB1000 , HB1024 , HB1050 , HB1166 , HB1172 , HB1173 , HB1207 , HB1218 , HB1223 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , SB244 , SB256 , HB911 , HB306 , HB366 , HB1161 , HB1230 , HB59 , HB481 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1003 , HB1008 , HB1112 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB181 , HB1118 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB284 , HB393 , HB458 , HB459 , HB525 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB864 , HB996 , HB1035 , HB1058 , HB1082 , HB1113 , HB1234 , HB1240
Keywords:
ACOG, maternal health, healthcare professionals, patient-physician relationship, obstetrics, gynecology, condolences, military service, veteran, community, memorial, visual acuity, student health, de-identified data, longitudinal analysis, education policy, property rights, carbon dioxide sequestration, expropriation, Landowner Bill of Rights
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- hold that transmission, they'll have to be able to prove that they've owned the land or they've got leases
- Our members are leading data center owners and operators as well as companies that lease large amounts
- William O: We today have four gigawatts of capacity fully leased all for AI, of which the Stargate is
- If we do a lease with JPMorgan Chase, for example, directly as a bank, and they haven't signed it, as
- And so they've reduced the property tax one year and both the vehicle tax rate in the county two years
Committee:
House State Affairs
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Natural Resources and Environment Mar 31st, 2026
Natural Resources & Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- sought to allow eminent domain to take the Nguyen's land so that they could then use that land to lease
- So LSU contacted me, to which I went to Logan members, about 15 of them, that have state leases that
- I live within 500 feet of a proposed leased area that's going to be I live within 500 feet of a proposed
- leased area that's going to be capturing the carbon.
- I will sign a lease with an oil and gas company any day of the week. Any day of the week.
Committee:
House Natural Resources & Environment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
JLARC – Joint Legislative Audit & Review Committee Sep 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- , Ecology, and DOL. ...registration fees, and the remaining 25% came from federal grants, aquatic leases
- approved applications are because, to qualify for the sales tax exemption, the improvement to the vehicle
- Whether each of these Whether each of these grants and each of these improvements to vehicles is actually
- This exemption that we're evaluating for vehicles works a little bit differently, but again, the metrics
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee met on September 17, 2025, in hybrid format. After roll call, the committee initially lacked a quorum and deferred approval of the July 15 minutes until Representative Berg arrived; the minutes were then adopted. Members also discussed the proposed 2026 JLARC meeting schedule, including possible changes to address crowded July meetings and the annual tax exemption review workload.
Staff presented the annual lodging tax expenditures report, noting that 213 municipalities received distributions in 2024, with 91% reporting compliance, $114 million awarded for more than 1,700 activities, and no independent verification of the self-reported data. Several members questioned the value and usefulness of the report, and the executive committee indicated it may recommend removing the statutory reporting requirement. The committee then heard the preliminary performance audit of the Office of Privacy and Data Protection, which found the office meets its statutory responsibilities and has high user satisfaction, but recommended updating the statute to better match the office’s current capacity and focus and improving performance measures to reflect long-term privacy outcomes rather than outputs. Members asked about FERPA and other federal privacy laws, and OPDP staff said they provide general privacy training and consultation but not law-specific training unless requested.
The committee adopted the final report on Washington State recreational boating programs without recommendation, after staff reported that boating revenues support both general government and boating activities and that no participating agencies submitted formal comments. Members asked about boater safety education and possible overlap among the six agencies involved; Parks staff said education has reached more than 500,000 boaters and that fatalities and incidents have declined. The committee also reviewed planned study questions for a JLARC review of Labor and Industries’ enforcement of farm worker laws, with members raising scope questions about the term “farm worker” versus “agricultural worker,” and for DNR’s Eastern Washington sustainable harvest calculation, which JLARC will review as DNR completes its recalculation. Finally, staff outlined the 2026 tax preference performance reviews covering seven preferences, and members asked about racial equity, environmental impacts, disclosure of beneficiary savings, and how the reviews will measure effectiveness; the meeting adjourned before noon.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (04/07/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would suggest that anything that's bonded or leased, maybe if it's over the figure of $100,000,
- And also if it's a lease or a bond, you know, what are you planning on as a duration at that time?
- So there's any proposed bond or lease<00:43:23.359><c> over</c><00:43:23.720><c> $100,000.
- Maybe that's a good lease over $100,000.
- And also if it's uh a lease or a years.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Apr 16th, 2026
Louisiana House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- certain agreements between hospitals and real estate trusts, definitions, reporting, and entering into leases
- modernization and implementation of the new mainframe hardware and maintenance in the Office of Motor Vehicles
- including nine T.O. positions; $914,414 out of the Enforcement Program for wildlife enforcement vehicles
- . includes nine T.O. positions. $914,414 out of the enforcement program for wildlife enforcement vehicles
- certain active-duty military personnel without civilian driver's licenses to operate government-owned vehicles
Bills:
HR159 , HR160 , HR161 , HR162 , HR163 , HR164 , HCR60 , HCR61 , HCR62 , HCR63 , HCR64 , HR153 , HR154 , HR155 , HR156 , HR157 , HR158 , HCR57 , HCR58 , HCR59 , SB124 , SB399 , SB441 , SB447 , SB460 , HCR4 , HCR47 , HB59 , HB74 , HB159 , HB175 , HB330 , HB364 , HB414 , HB458 , HB525 , HB568 , HB628 , HB786 , HB909 , HB1008 , HB1033 , HB1034 , HB1041 , HB1052 , HB1062 , HB1070 , HB1079 , HB1112 , HB1118 , HB1139 , HB1151 , HB1154 , HB1176 , HB1182 , HB1196 , HB1214 , HB1231 , HB1241 , SB244 , HB1 , HB2 , HB3 , HB312 , HB313 , HB383 , HB314 , HCR3 , HB983 , HB1126 , HR1 , HR17 , HCR5 , HB27 , HB71 , HB214 , HB225 , HB241 , HB244 , HB306 , HB345 , HB366 , HB446 , HB511 , HB514 , HB655 , HB730 , HB743 , HB1027 , HB1037 , HB1043 , HB1082 , HB1091 , HB1096 , HB1103 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175 , HB1230 , HB1237 , HB1238 , HB55 , HB385 , HB394 , HB396 , HB406 , HB608 , HB622 , HB676 , HB772 , HB897 , HB1030 , HB1035 , HB1038 , HB1045 , HB1049 , HB1056 , HB1058 , HB1059 , HB1092 , HB1100 , HB1117 , HB1160 , HB1161 , HB1162 , HB1177 , HB1180 , HB1189 , HB1216 , HB1239 , HB1240 , SB162 , SB349 , SB350 , SB382 , SB383 , SB127 , HB51 , HB58 , HB140 , HB750 , HB911 , HB982 , HB1010 , HB151 , HB180 , HB192 , HB193 , HB310 , HB635 , HB690 , HB961 , HB1003 , HB1146 , HB864 , HB977 , HB181 , HB31 , HB664 , HB615 , HB901 , HR20 , HR74 , HB9 , HB284 , HB393 , HB459 , HB577 , HB582 , HB605 , HB614 , HB682 , HB733 , HB773 , HB996 , HB1113 , HB1234 , HB1236
Keywords:
occupational therapy, healthcare, medical professionals, recognition, professional day, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, Louisiana State Law Institute, real estate law, Black Maternal Health Week, maternal health, racial disparities, healthcare access, culturally competent care, Louisiana, community health, motorcycle safety, awareness month, motorcyclists education
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Jun 3rd, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I wanna look at electric, um, vehicle charging rebuild out.
- I want to hear about that electrical vehicle infrastructure and building out.
- which could not pass this legislature, and I'm talking now about the requirements that electric vehicles
- constitute a very significant percentage of the total vehicles sold in the state and then mandates uh
- fund appropriations increased by 1.2 million or 3.4%, and that went to supporting district office lease
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
TCA Public Hearing 03-25-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This was the vehicle that was put forward by our representative and senator for us to start the process
- Um, anything on the ground, uh, leases to hangers and of that sort, public information.
- Traffic barely moves because of too many vehicles.
- Traffic barely moves because of too many vehicles.
- Traffic barely moves because of too many vehicles.
Summary:
The Committee on Transportation and Culture heard a series of resolutions covering cultural preservation, civic education, dark-sky protection, Taiwan relations, aviation safety reporting, waterborne cargo subsidies, and Maui transportation planning. Testimony on the Hawaii Theatre resolutions (SCR 131/SR 110) came from the Hawaii Theatre Center in support, with a question about whether acquisition funding was in the current budget; the witness said he was not aware of any such funding. The state archivist strongly supported SCR 169/SR 138 on expanding public outreach and civic engagement, and a student testifier supported the measure while urging stronger language to include Indigenous culture and closer work with Native communities. On STR 12/SR 8 recognizing International Dark Sky Week, testimony emphasized light pollution’s effects on birds, marine life, human health, and astronomy, and suggested stronger lighting ordinances and possible dark-sky reserve efforts. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan received support from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, while STR 180/SR 150 on aviation safety reporting drew support from Blue Hawaiian Helicopters but opposition from the Department of Transportation, which said much of the requested information falls under FAA jurisdiction and would be voluntary at the state level. STR 150 on waterborne cargo subsidies was supported by DOT, Young Brothers, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association, with DOT asking that the working group be smaller to speed a report to the 2026 session. STR 37/SR 21 and STR 38/SR 22 on Kihei road planning drew support from the Kihei Community Association, which described severe congestion and safety concerns in South Maui.
In decision-making, the committee advanced SCR 131/SR 110 on the Hawaii Theatre as introduced. SCR 169/SR 138 was advanced with amendments to address comments about Indigenous culture. STR 12/SR 8 on International Dark Sky Week was deferred for further discussion until the following Tuesday. STR 31/SR 17 on Taiwan was advanced with technical, non-substantive amendments. STR 180/SR 150 and STR 150 were both deferred to the same later decision-making date to allow further work on possible amendments and jurisdictional issues. STR 37/SR 21 was passed as introduced, and STR 38/SR 22 was passed with technical, non-substantive amendments. In each vote taken, the measures were adopted without recorded opposition from the members present.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> This is a delete all amendment that provides that any motor vehicle involved in a violation of this
- A local man became impatient and back to his vehicle into a utility pole and fence then attempted to
- He then drove toward the linemen who had to jump out of the way the vehicle.
- However, when he was 15, he was the driver of the vehicle involved in a robbery homicide.
- They're speaking in se waiving against you're a lease Menendez exam, Zamora waiving against Kelby, seen
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Jan 28th, 2025
House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- companies already pay gross receipts tax, corporate income tax, personal income tax, tax on payroll, land lease
- We collect goes directly as an investment in our communities, back into schools, roads, police vehicles
- bill will not only help Tesla owners in New Mexico but all present and future owners of electric vehicles
- are new energy codes to update that, and there are a lot of safety features right now in electric vehicles
- in my observation, we're actually going to be short of generation due to the adoption of electric vehicles
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/13/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:59:48.319><c> the</c><00:59:48.440><c> utilities</c><00:59:48.960><c> Transportation</c> lease the
- We could actually use this type of vehicle.
- </c> actually use this type of vehicle actually use this type of vehicle unfortunately<01:08:22.000><
- in the state that are being vehicles in the state that are being used<01:08:25.199><c> and</c><01:08
- like ambulances off the road Vehicles like ambulances off the road driving<01:08:35.880><c> you</c><
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate - 01/22/25
Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
Transcript Highlights:
- , we talk about managed electric vehicle charging—those technologies can wring out all of the capacity
- , we talk about managed electric vehicle charging—those technologies can wring out all of the capacity
- , we talk about managed electric vehicle charging—those technologies can wring out all of the capacity
- , we talk about managed electric vehicle charging—those technologies can wring out all of the capacity
- and simultaneously running heat vehicles and simultaneously running heat pumps<01:42:26.880><c> or</
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We could have bought them a brand-new vehicle.
- And if you want an electric vehicle, buy them a brand-new electric vehicle.
- We could have bought them a brand-new vehicle.
- And if you want an electric vehicle, buy them a brand-new electric vehicle.
- SB 1275 will provide a federal tax break for Californians when they buy a new or used vehicle.
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 1277, which would create a California Cost of Living Tax Credit modeled on the 2022 middle-class tax refund to provide refundable relief to low- and middle-income Californians facing high housing, fuel, energy, and general living costs. Senator Grove and supporters, including the California Policy Center and some local government representatives, argued the bill would put direct relief into the hands of working families. Opposition came from the California Tax Reform Association and the California Teachers Association, which said California already has progressive tax credits and that the proposal would be costly to the General Fund and reduce money for schools and other services. After extended debate, the bill was not advanced; a roll call vote on a motion to pass it to Appropriations failed 1-4, and the bill was held/fails on the floor with a request for reconsideration noted.
The committee then heard SB 1287, which would create a capped tax credit to encourage private investment in short-line railroad infrastructure. The author and rail industry witnesses said the measure would improve safety, reliability, emissions, and freight movement, especially for rural communities and agriculture, and that it was a public-private partnership rather than a handout. Opposition from CTA and the California Tax Reform Association argued a direct grant program would be preferable to a tax credit. The bill was accepted with committee amendments and placed on call without a final vote in the transcript.
Members also considered SB 1407, which would fully exempt military retirement pay and surviving spouse benefits from state income tax, increasing the prior partial exemption. The author, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, and veterans’ groups said the change would help retain veterans in California, support local economies, and align California with most other states. CTA and CTRA opposed on General Fund grounds. The committee approved the bill on a due-pass-as-amended motion to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, with the roll call showing support and the bill placed on call.
Later, the committee heard SB 1349, directing the Legislative Analyst’s Office to review major tax expenditures and evaluate their goals, beneficiaries, and effects on revenues and Proposition 98 funding. CTA, CTRA, and several local government and labor supporters backed the bill as a way to improve accountability for roughly $94 billion in annual tax expenditures. The bill was accepted with committee amendments and placed on call. The committee also heard SB 1078, authorizing Santa Cruz County to ask voters for a temporary half-cent sales tax to help fund health care and safety-net services amid federal cuts; it was placed on call. SB 1120, extending the California Competes Tax Credit through 2035 and making it refundable for certain strategic industries, received strong support from business and manufacturing groups and was passed on a due-pass-as-amended motion to Appropriations. Finally, SB 1275, which would replace the state sales tax on vehicle purchases with a vehicle license fee structure intended to increase federal deductibility for Californians, was passed 4-0 as amended to the Committee on Transportation.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Ways & Means Feb 24th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Starting in 2024, we were able to lease a hotel in Tacoma where we're housing about 350 residents, half
- Currently operating in an unheated garage with the lease that will soon end, this funding will be used
- One of our playgrounds was severely damaged by a vehicle and had to be completely removed from the park
- One of our playgrounds was severely damaged by a vehicle and had to be completely removed from the park
Summary:
The committee first heard a briefing on the proposed Senate capital budget, Substitute Senate Bill 6003, which would spend about $723 million total using debt-limit bonds, Climate Commitment Act funds, and other cash resources. Staff described major investments in housing and homelessness, human services, local infrastructure, flood response, water conservation and clean energy, K-12 school modernization and seismic work, and higher education projects. Members then took public testimony from a wide range of advocates and project sponsors, most of whom urged the Senate to preserve or increase funding for specific projects in the final budget, including affordable housing, permanent supportive housing, child care facilities, food banks, behavioral health and substance use treatment centers, tribal courthouse relocation, school modernization, community colleges, university projects, floodplain restoration, community forests, and local civic or cultural facilities. Several witnesses also asked the Senate to match or approach House funding levels on items such as the Housing Trust Fund, permanent supportive housing, the Community Forest Program, Floodplains by Design, and CCA-supported clean energy and water projects. The chair noted that amendments to the capital budget were due the next day at noon.
The committee then received a briefing on Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2251, which would restructure Climate Commitment Act accounts by repealing three existing accounts and replacing them with two new accounts: a CCA operating account and a CCA capital account. Staff explained that the bill would preserve most existing uses while changing revenue distribution formulas, capping Ecology administrative costs, expanding allowable uses for EV-related costs, housing, and carbon capture/sequestration, and changing reporting and tribal consultation provisions. The bill also shifts some reporting from annual to biannual and modifies the thresholds for tribal-supported and overburdened-community investments. The fiscal note was described as relatively small, with the main impact being the revised revenue allocation structure.
Public testimony on the CCA bill was mixed. Supporters, including the League of Women Voters, said the restructuring better aligns spending with the intent of the CCA and could improve investments for tribes and overburdened communities. Critics, including the Washington Policy Center, argued the bill still lacks strong requirements to ensure CCA spending is effective and objected to reducing the frequency of the state’s climate-spending report. No votes were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 8th, 2026
Revenue and Taxation
Transcript Highlights:
- We could have bought them a brand-new vehicle.
- And if you want an electric vehicle, buy them a brand-new electric vehicle.
- SB 1275 will provide a federal tax break for Californians when they buy a new or used vehicle.
- replaces it with a one-time addition to the vehicle license fee of the same amount that can be done.
- addition to the vehicle license fee of the same amount that can be deducted from federal taxes.
Committee:
Senate Revenue and Taxation
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Radioactive and Hazardous Materials Sep 2nd, 2025
Radioactive & Hazardous Materials Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair and Vice Chair, so you can't you cannot use any produced water off lease.
- Even if you say you treat it, you still Can't use it off lease.
- Off-lease site, off of a lease, on lease. Sorry, Madam Chair, Mr.
- The same, I'll just reference the example of the leases.
- And Actually, our second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is vehicles.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 03/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- It invests $350,000 to create a joint state union body that would be the vehicle for a defined contribution
- 12.400><c> the</c> joint state union body that would be the joint state union body that would be the vehicle
- <c> for</c><00:03:12.959><c> a</c><00:03:13.120><c> defined</c><00:03:13.599><c> contribution</c> vehicle
- for a defined contribution vehicle for a defined contribution retirement<00:03:14.800><c> program.
- Purchase, lease, transfer, exchange, etc.
Committees:
Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services