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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Local Government (Part II) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • to have a plan they have to publish the plan and so and then they have to do an update of the plan and
  • And very frankly, something this large and complex, that is unreasonable and unfair, I would contend.
  • And so the industry that is in and up...
  • And, Mr.
  • Senator Lindsay saw the value in parks, and the Houston area is much, much greener for it as a result
Summary: The Senate Local Government Committee heard several bills by Senator Bettencourt focused on property tax and local government accountability. SB 32 would provide about $700 million in business tax relief by raising the business personal property exemption from $2,500 to $25,000 and continuing a 20% franchise tax credit for inventory taxes paid. Witnesses from NFIB, the Texas Retailers Association, and Texas Realtors supported the bill, saying business personal property and inventory taxes are burdensome and especially hard on small businesses. After no opposition testimony, SB 32 was left pending. The committee also heard SB 1453, which would change how interest and sinking tax rates are calculated by using only the minimum debt service required under bond schedules, while still allowing a higher rate with a 60% governing body vote and a public explanation. A witness from the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association supported the bill as a way to keep debt rates from rising as property values increase and to preserve tax relief. The bill was left pending after testimony. SB 1883 would tighten rules on local impact fees by requiring 60 days of public availability for capital improvement plans and land use assumptions, raising the approval threshold for adopting impact fees from a simple majority to two-thirds, limiting how often fees can be increased, and expanding notice requirements. Builders and developers testified in support, arguing that impact fees are often poorly reviewed, lack accountability, and are passed on to homebuyers, worsening housing affordability. Committee members discussed adding audit provisions and questioned the lack of city testimony. The bill was left pending with subcommittee action. SB 1452 would require a voter election to decide whether a municipal management district continues to exist, with dissolution if voters reject it; supporters said it would add accountability, while others noted some districts provide essential services and infrastructure. The committee heard testimony from district representatives and builders, then left SB 1452 pending before recessing.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Local Government (Part I) Mar 24th, 2025

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • And OK. Zari. OK.
  • Well, And why doesn't the chair and vice chair keep the gamble and we'll keep going.
  • And I hope this bill will be and the distinction between these two moratoriums and increase accountability
  • And while our industry was frustrated, we understood and worked with the city and the city was very diligent
  • And the members of this committee and Chair Betancourt for listening to us and taking our request under
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Apr 29th, 2025

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, the library has control of it and what they can have there, and so on and so forth.
  • And so when the grandmother comes and she brings the child there, I'm doing Michael Jackson, and you
  • Shakespeare, Hamlet, and if you go back in history, Hamlet and a lot of those... ...history, Hamlet and
  • It's a 5-acre park, and it's deep in... ...park, and it's 1872, 1972.
  • , and you may know it as ARA, HB90, and HB91.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session May 13th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President and members. And boldly struck the gavel for your bill.
  • And I move suspension. Mr. Parks, what purpose? Question the author. Senator Hughes, do you yield?
  • school board sits there, and the work and the benefit and the growth that we've seen in Houston.
  • and others.
  • Senate Bill 3072 by Hughes, relating to the term of an easement grant by the Parks and Wildlife Commission
Bills: SB128, SB203, SB205, SB317, SB393, SB397, SB510, SB582, SB731, SB801, SB867, SB913, SB1071, SB1073, SB1086, SB1087, SB1163, SB1250, SB1285, SB1310, SB1444, SB1483, SB1553, SB1556, SB1723, SB1782, SB1835, SB1861, SB1897, SB1903, SB1950, SB2043, SB2063, SB2082, SB2133, SB2137, SB2260, SB2297, SB2298, SB2334, SB2344, SB2403, SB2446, SB2522, SB2532, SB2549, SB2566, SB2600, SB2619, SB2637, SB2655, SB2688, SB2717, SB2785, SB2790, SB2794, SB2841, SB2847, SB2857, SB2891, SB2919, SB2943, SB2972, SB3047, SB3052, SB3053, SB3057, SB3059, HJR1, HB9, HB26, HB37, HB116, HB334, HB554, HB913, HB1109, HB1151, HB1899, HB2081, HB2809, HB2890, HB2970, HB3012, HB3307, HB3809, HB5092, SB17, SB314, SB455, SB509, SB761, SB963, SB1023, SB1968, SB2122, SB2371, SB2420, SB2544, SB1, SB260, SB1506, SB1637, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SCR12, SCR39, SB2023, SB2943, SB510, SB1835, SB1950, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB507, SB1434, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB1122, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB209, SB2429, SB511, SB2309, SB1085, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB636, SB2056, SB884, SB1200, SB1845, SB2458, SB801, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB2797, SB2076, SB2876, SB1640, SB1449, SB1181, SB1359, SB1234, SB2926, SB2972, SB2841, SB1528, SB2891, SB1854, SB317, SB2532, SB1250, SB2082, SB1285, SB1237, SB2819, SB629, SB2608, SB1602, SB2009, SB2460, SB2785, SB867, SB640, SB1698, SB2680, SB2994, SB2747, SB913, SB1071, SB1086, SB1087, SB1483, SB1444, SB1553, SB1556, SB1703, SB2133, SB2297, SB2298, SB2622, SB2955, SB2334, SB1861, SB2043, SB1367, SB2857, SB128, SB3058, SB2044, SB2363, SB2565, SB1888, SB3048, SB3052, SB3053, SB3036, SB3057, SB3056, SB3043, SB3050, SB3063, SB3047, SB3035, SB2446, SB1790, SB1778, SB2847, SB2619, SB203, SB3061, SB2600, SB2799, SB2790, SB2688, SB2515, SB1230, SB2522, SB2639, SB2403, SB2459, SB3051, SB2655, SB2251, SB1884, SB582, SB2617, SB2751, SB2928, SB1310, SB2566, SB2344, SB1897, SB1749, SB1361, SB2549, SB2553, SB2919, SB1782, SB1705, SB2696, SB1944, SB2215, SB644, SB1232, SB2850, HJR1, HB1109, HB1130, HB1689, HB2884, HB1393, HB2559, HB26, HB3012, HB1327, HB109, HB1238, HB2890, HB9, HB2081, HB4215, HB2970, HB37, HB1899, HB3809, HB334, HB554, HB1593, HB2607, HB3526, HB3810, HB5092, HB388, HB2809, HB1151, HB913, HB3307, HB879, HB116, HB12, HB2703, HB1610, HB1615, HB1620, HB30, HB21, HB2712, HB2692, HB1633, HB1318, HB685, HB630, HB4753, HB2742, HB303, HB198, HB1535, HB762, HB148, HB1520, HB5061, HB2286, HB1606, HB1041, HB132, HB11, HCR7, HCR75, HCR86, HCR92, HCR93, HCR126, SB582, SB1163, SB2344, SB2403, SB2446, SB2600, SB2785, SB3047, HB334, HB554, HB1109, HB2081, HB3809, SB510, SB1835, SB1950, SB2943, SB1073, SB1310, SB2532, SB2619, SB2847, SB2972, SR509, SR512, SJR87, SB3072, SB3073, HB49, HB229, HB361, HB700, HB796, HB1128, HB1534, HB1661, HB1803, HB1837, HB1866, HB2149, HB2282, HB2294, HB2434, HB2440, HB2761, HB2785, HB2867, HB3057, HB3062, HB3134, HB3185, HB3225, HB3233, HB3358, HB3388, HB3421, HB3619, HB3658, HB3675, HB3687, HB3697, HB3743, HB3745, HB3787, HB3848, HB3866, HB3940, HB3984, HB4176, HB4205, HB4226, HB4429, HB4437, HB4463, HB4506, HB4730, HB4735, HB4752, HB4813, HB4903, HB4904, HB5033, HB5057, HB5129, HB5137, HB5138, HB5149, HB5153, HB5155, HB5195, HB5196, HB5200, HB5224, HB5294, HB5339, HB5394, HCR108, SJR87, SB3072, SB3073, HB49, HB229, HB361, HB700, HB796, HB1128, HB1534, HB1661, HB1803, HB1837, HB1866, HB2149, HB2282, HB2294, HB2434, HB2440, HB2761, HB2785, HB2867, HB3057, HB3062, HB3134, HB3185, HB3225, HB3233, HB3358, HB3388, HB3421, HB3619, HB3658, HB3675, HB3687, HB3697, HB3743, HB3745, HB3787, HB3848, HB3866, HB3940, HB3984, HB4176, HB4205, HB4226, HB4429, HB4437, HB4463, HB4506, HB4730, HB4735, HB4752, HB4813, HB4903, HB4904, HB5033, HB5057, HB5129, HB5137, HB5138, HB5149, HB5153, HB5155, HB5195, HB5196, HB5200, HB5224, HB5294, HB5339, HB5394, HCR108
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Apr 2nd, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Menendez and I both represent San Antonio and Mario and Eric. and the whole group up there from
  • Austin chose to do what they did with this hotel and on the outskirts. of Cedar Park right on the border
  • of Cedar Park and so I don't want that to happen in your district or any... a body else's district in
  • Across the state, me and my staff, Andrew Parks, we're in a truck or in a plane going somewhere. for
  • Specifically my staffer Andrew Parks has been with me on this for the last two years and previous staffers
Summary: In this meeting, significant discussions revolved around the passage and modification of various Senate Bills, including SB1388, which pertains to family support services under the Health and Human Services Commission. Senator Kolkhorst advocated for the bill, emphasizing its focus on pro-life, family-centered care. The committee passed the bill after thorough examination, showcasing a collaborative effort among the members to ensure its alignment with successful past initiatives. In another session, Senator Hughes presented SB942, aimed at retroactive child support linked to prenatal care, which sparked a constructive dialogue reflecting bipartisan support for maternal and child welfare.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources & Energy.(6-4-26)

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • Uh and and this is manufacturer.
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  • and PFOS. and PFOS.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Education (6-2-26)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • > program and oversight, eligibility and program and oversight, eligibility and program design
  • of growers program and and and reaching of growers program and and and reaching of the<01:01:16.880
  • And there's so much rich history with Big Bone State Park.
  • And there's so much rich history with Big Bone State Park.
  • And and so and based on some of fifth.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2026-04-08

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we're and supply chain disruptions.
  • <00:04:51.280> per February 26 and and are now $1,000 per February 26 and and are now $1,000
  • And we're to farmers and consumers.
  • <00:23:57.120> and production of of bofuels and such. and production of of bofuels and such
  • and<01:14:41.440> other Labor and Industry and DED and other Labor and Industry and DED and
Bills: HF2103, HF4508
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • Just introduce yourselves for the record and go ahead and proceed with your testimony.
  • the record and um go ahead<00:01:23.600> and<00:01:23.840> proceed<00:01:24.159> with
  • ahead and proceed with your testimony. ahead and proceed with your testimony.
  • determined and that it is a safe and determined and that it is a safe and ethical<00:03:11.680><
  • testimony and thank you for being here. testimony and thank you for being here.
Summary: The House Standing Committee on Health Services met with a quorum and took up one item: House Bill 510. The bill, presented by Representative Neas with testimony from Network for Hope CEO Barry Massa and Kentucky Right to Life executive director Adia Wishner, would create new statutory protocols for organ donation. Supporters said it clarifies medical and legal definitions, requires an immediate pause in organ recovery if anyone observes a concerning neurological change or indication of life, and mandates reassessment before proceeding, with the goal of protecting patients and rebuilding public trust in organ, tissue, and eye donation. Testimony emphasized that the bill is intended to ensure organ recovery only proceeds when death has been confirmed with certainty and that the safeguards largely reflect practices already used by Network for Hope. Supporters framed the measure as both protecting donor dignity and preserving confidence in the donation system. The committee chair said he supported the clarification and noted the importance of the issue. A motion and second were made, and the committee voted by roll call to advance HB 510. The bill received favorable expression and was reported as likely to pass on the House floor. The committee then announced its next meeting date and adjourned.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Finance May 21st, 2025

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • And, and economically and environmentally beneficial, these restaurants are these oysters are served
  • and Hunter, and thank you for your time, and I'm happy to answer any questions today.
  • Did Texas farm-raised oysters according to Texas Parks and Wildlife and the health department with tags
  • and wildlife to regulate and verify the program to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
  • The final change is that the Comptroller office will coordinate the Texas Parks and Wildlife on the oyster
Bills: HB104
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health Apr 17th, 2025

S/C on Disease Prevention & Women's & Children's Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • finances and the relationship between Access to healthy and nutritious food and an individual's age,
  • inclusion and that sometimes we spend too much time and energy on these communities.
  • be a mediator between these programs and HHSC and providers.
  • For adults and for folks in, uh, in managed care and out and out there in the insurance world, uh, there
  • Similarly, if you're a child and you're in a mental hospital and.
Bills: HB231
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Appropriations Apr 15th, 2025

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • I, I think we, we've already discussed that and, and, and I understand your point and it's, it's well
  • Um, and I know there's a pathway to do it, uh, and it's through careful and continuous and dogged investment
  • And, and, and really the, the fund where the $22 million currently and that has $30 million dollar cap
  • , we've had so many talks about our insurance crisis and, and, and homeowner premiums going up, and I
  • And had a lot of Texas vets, uh, buy vet land and, uh, come buy homes from us and, um, and I have, we've
Bills: HB104
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 4/10/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • and and and scholarships.<00:05:27.840> And<00:05:28.000> if<00:05:28.160> and<
  • And it was a leaner, better budget and the agencies also were leaner and better and more efficient and
  • And it was a leaner, better budget and the agencies also were leaner and better and more efficient and
  • 10:12.640> and leaner and better and more efficient and leaner and better and more efficient and
  • And they also have to cover the outdoor recreational equipment used by infants and toddlers.
Bills: HF2436, HF2929
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • Attorneys Association, and I'd like Jeff to come up and maybe explain that area and where we're at.
  • and many times in a life and death situation.
  • People disrespect police, and they go and beat them up with...
  • So when I go and stand—hold on—when I go and sit in and raise my hand, I can sit there and swear that
  • If you would, I’ll get with you and if you would, I’ll get with you and Jeff and other interested parties
Bills: HB403, HB224
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Feb 12th, 2025

Agriculture and Forestry

Transcript Highlights:
  • And all things are created by You and for You.
  • sick, and afflicted.
  • and an hour or two.
  • It just washes up under people and makes a big mess of rocks and... Big mess of rocks and...
  • I guess if you cut the stuff and you drag it... and all you're asking is...
Bills: HB55, HB212