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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Taxes Committee Meeting - 2025-05-06

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first order of business is the approval of the minutes.
  • Of the bill, page three of the summary.
  • of the certificate of rent paid.
  • There are parts of our city where people have their private property.
  • of this.
Bills: HF2730 , HF2257 , HF2768 , HF1932 , HF2437
Committee: House Taxes
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 5/6/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, first order of business is approval of the minutes.
  • Section one of 10 of your summary.
  • c> rent</c> with a copy of the certificate of rent with a copy of the certificate of rent paid.<00:23
  • There are parts of our city where people have their private property.
  • Many of the landowners who participate in SFIA are private individuals, some who may be motivated to
Bills: HF2730 , HF2257 , HF2768 , HF1932 , HF2437
Committee: House Taxes
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And while we are at risk of potentially losing future federal funding if we don't take action this year
  • the underlying causes of the billions required for roadway funding in coming years.
  • You know, we've kind of seen this trend of privatizing public government services, and, you know, this
  • And so I would just, instead of, you know, allowing these private entities to skim off the top of taxpayers
  • of this waste, fraud, abuse, is because we're farming out this stuff to private entities instead of the
Bills: HF198 , HF269 , HF185 , HF303 , HF305 , HF189
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session May 5th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do you believe that if people do is a lot of one thing, or they cause a lot of problems that they should
  • He's validating certain actions and proceedings of the Cole Ranch Improvement District number one of
  • And validating certain actions and proceedings of the Hunter Ranch Improvement District, number one of
  • Members HB 1169 I would have the Railroad Commission develop a comprehensive oil and gas plan of action
  • SB 72 by Zaffirini relating to the regulation of private passenger vehicle rental companies.
Bills: HJR34 , HB 113 , HB184 , HB198 , HB247 , HB367 , HB449 , HB1778 , HB514 , HB576 , HB632 , HB1395 , HB2225 , HB2582 , HB2494 , HB766 , HB2715 , HB2712 , HB3069 , HB3505 , HB 1269 , HB4224 , HB3609 , HB5032 , HB2240 , HB5180 , HB3348 , HB4668 , HB4909 , HB4665 , HB4895 , HB3395 , HB3157 , HB4762 , HB4395 , HB4325 , HB4952 , HB4386 , HB4273 , HB2760 , HB2697 , HB2820 , HB1828 , HB1768 , HB1579 , HB1773 , HB1871 , HB2035 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB1411 , HB4753 , HB4666 , HB4529 , HB1499 , HB1610 , HB2028 , HB1506 , HB886 , HB3546 , HB796 , HB223 , HB1475 , HB3556 , HB4638 , HCR126 , HB38 , HB 104 , SB1008 , SB1106 , SB1172 , SB2629 , SB2964 , SB616 , HB2214 , SB552 , HB3181 , HB3628 , HB589 , HB3529 , HB3354 , HB333 , HB2914 , HB4130 , HB4131 , HB24 , HB 1160 , HB3962 , HB4115 , HB2295 , HB5398 , HB1407 , HB3800 , HB2613 , HJR138 , HB42 , HJR34 , HB 129 , HB677 , HB426 , HB668 , HB1699 , HB2017 , HB2128 , HB2038 , HB3783 , HB3717 , HB2316 , HB3686 , HB2563 , HB3883 , HB4021 , HB2788 , HB2663 , HB3305 , HB3173 , HB3474 , HB 1105 , HB3531 , HB3490 , HB3597 , HB 1295 , HB3512 , HB3010 , HB3112 , HB4215 , HB3223 , HB3464 , HB3120 , HB4214 , HB4511 , HB3704 , HB4081 , HB4783 , HB4063 , HB2783 , HB4937 , HB5085 , HB2510 , HB3426 , HB4361 , HB 1169 , HB2516 , HB2347 , HB4034 , HB4700 , HB3560 , HB5150 , HB3860 , HB3146 , HB3924 , HB 113 , HB184 , HB198 , HB247 , HB367 , HB449 , HB1778 , HB514 , HB576 , HB632 , HB1395 , HB2225 , HB2582 , HB2494 , HB766 , HB2715 , HB2712 , HB3069 , HB3505 , HB 1269 , HB4224 , HB3609 , HB5032 , HB2240 , HB5180 , HB3348 , HB4668 , HB4909 , HB4665 , HB4895 , HB3395 , HB3157 , HB4762 , HB4395 , HB4325 , HB4952 , HB4386 , HB4273 , HB2760 , HB2697 , HB2820 , HB1828 , HB1768 , HB1579 , HB1773 , HB1871 , HB2035 , HB2448 , HB2492 , HB1411 , HB4753 , HB4666 , HB4529 , HB1499 , HB1610 , HB2028 , HB1506 , HB886 , HB3546 , HB796 , HB223 , HB1475 , HB3556 , HB4638 , HCR98 , HCR92 , HCR126
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • This action increases the scope by $6.1 million, for a total authorized project appropriation of $9.6
  • This action increases the scope by $6.1 million, for a total authorized project appropriation of $9.6
  • uh</c><00:10:53.360><c> now</c> Approval of the action items.
  • The method of sale is a private placement. Hi. So I have one action item.
  • The method of sale is a private placement.
Summary: The committee first handled informational reports on several bond and lease matters, including school district and board of education debt-service items, upcoming revenue bond issues in Henderson and Jessamine counties, and three advertised lease-space requests for state agencies. Members also reviewed prior lease transactions that had not been approved in November and December; the Finance and Administration Cabinet later canceled and rebid the Harlan County lease and moved ahead with the Perry County lease modification. Additional information items included a Kentucky Communications Network Authority quarterly capital projects report and Eastern Kentucky University asset preservation revisions. The committee then heard from Deputy State Budget Director Janice Thomas on four action items. She reported a $2.85 million USDA-funded renovation at Kentucky State University’s Betty White Building, a $294,000 increase for the Kentucky School for the Deaf’s Middleton Hall renovation, and a $6.1 million restricted-funds scope increase for the KCTCS Science Building Expansion in Elizabethtown. Members asked about how often the statutory 15% increase authority is used for school dormitory and cottage projects and about the competitiveness of construction bids; Thomas said bids are typically competitive but recent estimates have been difficult because of higher material and equipment costs. The committee approved the three action items unanimously and also received a no-action report on a $3.918 million Corrections project to repair and replace the KCIW kitchen drain line. Next, the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority presented seven loans and grants, all of which the committee approved unanimously. The package included sewer and water projects for Frankfort, Sturgis, Scottsville, Morganfield, Western Pulaski County Water District, and Springfield, plus an emergency $5.487 million Kentucky Waters grant for Eddyville after a catastrophic sewer plant failure and weather-related emergency declarations. The projects covered wastewater interceptor and treatment upgrades, sewer collection rehabilitation, water transmission main installation, and planning/design work, with loan terms ranging from five to 30 years and interest rates from 0.5% to 2.25%. Finally, the committee considered a $38.4 million Kentucky Housing Corporation conduit issuance for a 322-unit multifamily rental project in Jefferson County. A member asked how the committee participates in the transaction, and staff explained that it is a conduit issuance and not state debt. The committee then moved to approve the issuance.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 5th, 2025

Boards, Agencies and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • Ever heard of the town of Ralph, Alabama? It's outside Tuscaloosa County.
  • may know of someone.
  • That's one of your...
  • And all those in favor of a favorable report of the substitute say aye.
  • Of the committee, this bill will have the continuance of the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
Bills: HB25 , HB108 , HB109 , HB111 , HB112 , HB113 , HB117 , HB118 , HB119 , HB120 , HB121 , HB122 , HB124 , HB126 , HB127 , HB128 , HB129 , HB130 , HB131 , HB25
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Retirement and Government Resources

OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Retirement and Government Resources REVISED Feb 17th, 2026

Retirement and Government Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • opt out of OPERS.
  • years of service.
  • of service.
  • I think the bulk of those kind of contracts are through corrections.
  • You know, I'm not stuck on moving every one of these out of OMES.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Retirement and Government Resources considered a series of retirement, pension, and state employee bills. Senate Bill 1870 would let small municipalities in OPERS with populations of 2,000 or less opt out for new employees; members questioned the fiscal impact and the bill passed 8-0 after the chair struck the title to get a clearer actuarial analysis. Senate Bill 1722 passed 9-0 and would require OMES construction contract fees to be based only on construction costs, not interior design and furnishings, with members discussing how to define those terms and whether historical or specialized projects could still be accommodated. Senate Bill 1639 passed 9-0 after an amendment removed provisions affecting the Indian Education Act commission, leaving a bill to repeal several dormant boards and commissions. The committee also passed Senate Bills 715 and 716, which would increase municipal contributions to firefighter and police pensions, respectively; members raised concerns about city budgets, and the sponsor said he was open to phasing in the increases. Senate Bill 182 passed 5-2 to add certain DHS Inspector General officers and OJA residential care specialists to hazardous duty retirement, and Senate Bill 609 passed 7-0 to allow police recruits to buy up to five years of prior out-of-state service credit as a recruitment tool. The committee then passed Senate Bill 169 5-2 to increase state employee longevity pay by 50%, with supporters citing high turnover and opponents warning about budget pressure and the need for broader raises. Senate Bill 134 passed 7-0 to shorten the waiting period for county employees to return to work from one year to six months. Senate Bill 432 passed 6-0 to raise volunteer firefighter pension benefits, and because it was double-assigned it would next go to Appropriations. Senate Bill 1407 passed 7-0 after an amendment requiring OMES to provide the Commission on the Status of Women an itemized accounting of funds; the bill generally clarifies staffing and financial reporting authority for the commission. Finally, Senate Bill 2039 passed 8-0 after an amendment narrowing the bill to military personnel who are also teachers and defining salary for buyback purposes; the sponsor said the measure would help service members return to teaching and buy back up to five years of credit. The committee also passed Senate Bill 1356 7-0, a broader OMES cleanup bill moving certain functions elsewhere, though members flagged concerns about relocating the state use program and the pay-for-success fund and suggested further study on those sections.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee Mar 5th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • All right, and in lieu of—you got a copy of that...
  • care of this... ...care would take care of this situation.
  • types of vaccines. ...and different types of vaccines.
  • rape of a child under the age of 12 and sodomy of a child under the age of 12 to potential punishment
  • of being capital.
Bills: HB2 , HB43 , HB49 , HB94 , HB137 , HB156 , HB200 , HB250 , HB3 , HB42
Committee: Senate Judiciary
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Local Government.(7-8-26)

Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • of the Court of provide an overview of the Court of Appeals<00:04:54.720><c> decision.
  • </c><00:13:46.079><c> uh</c> 20,000 ft uh view of of all this, Mr. uh 20,000 ft uh view of of all this
  • </c> that panel of the court of appeals that panel of the court of appeals repeatedly<00:15:08.320><c
  • We identify the deceased, determine the cause and manner of death.
  • </c> thousands of dollars of opioid monies. thousands of dollars of opioid monies.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Health Services (2-12-26)

Health Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> of it. of it.
  • We've provided all of you all, and I encourage you to read this kind of a cheat sheet of some of the
  • All of us in the coalition, and many of you, have been aware of the chronic underfunding of our mental
  • good cause means good cause.
  • good cause means good cause.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:11:01.680><c> of</c><00:11:02.000><c> their</c> 75 or 80% there's something of of their 75 or
  • 80% there's something of of their pay. pay. pay.
  • </c><00:21:54.080><c> to</c><00:21:54.240><c> to</c> kind of a synopsis sheet sort of to to kind of a
  • </c><00:26:36.240><c> the</c> of the 100,000 or is the 30% of the of the 100,000 or is the 30% of the
  • </c><00:30:09.360><c> of</c> For hazardous, it's $50 per month of of For hazardous, it's $50 per month
Summary: The meeting opened with roll call, a quorum was confirmed, and the minutes were approved. The committee then heard testimony on Senate Bill 9, which concerns TRS sick leave audit requirements and process. Auditor Allison Ball’s staff said the audit is an information-gathering review of how teacher sick leave is accumulated, current balances, how many employers use the sick leave function, and the policies and procedures governing sick leave. Members discussed how unused sick leave affects retirement calculations, the distinction between the state’s financial responsibility and school districts’ responsibility, and whether the audit would also examine related leave categories such as personal leave, annual leave, and leave of absence. Committee members emphasized that Senate Bill 9 was intended to add accountability and standardize reporting, including preventing annual leave from being rolled into sick leave. Several members asked for clarification on how sick leave is factored into retirement benefits. Witnesses and members explained that, under the system described, accumulated sick leave can be converted into retirement credit based on a teacher’s daily rate and then multiplied by a percentage, with the school district often bearing the cost. Members also noted nuances in the law, including different accumulation limits by hire date and tier, and that the audit may help the public better understand why some educators retire relatively young. The auditor’s office said it is still early in the process, has met with TRS leadership, and will report back once the audit progresses. The committee also asked whether maternity leave would be included; the auditor’s office said it was not specifically mandated but could be examined if the body requests it. The committee then received an overview of Senate Bill 10 from KPA representatives Ryan Barrow and Rebecca Atkins. They explained that the bill enhances retiree health insurance benefits for certain CRS members who are non-Medicare participants and meet specified career thresholds, with different rules for hazardous and non-hazardous service. They described the benefit as $40 per month per year of service for non-hazardous service and $50 per month per year for hazardous service, both inflated annually, and clarified that these amounts are not cumulative with prior benefit formulas. Members asked about the interaction between the new amounts and existing benefits, and the presenters explained that the bill also changes current employee health insurance contribution rates effective July 1, 2026, with different impacts by tier and hazardous status. The committee discussed the need for clear communication to affected employees and reviewed example calculations showing how the new contribution structure would work.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 4/20/26

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> them up, of course. them up, of course.
  • Although there were no criminal charges, that outcome was not due to a lack of probable cause.
  • </c> this kind of the subsequent uh kind of this kind of the subsequent uh kind of two<00:37:40.520><
  • </c> of Eveleth. of Eveleth.
  • </c> here because of the Secret War of Laos. here because of the Secret War of Laos.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Chair calls Megan to speak on behalf of herself and Texas Values Action regarding House Bill 3284
  • Texas Values Action is very supportive of legislation that promotes families, long-lasting marriages,
  • just going to some of the root causes.
  • They suffer because of both parents' individual actions, together with the breakdown of the family.
  • in the use of threats or force or other actions that jeopardize the child's safety.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • But in the arrangement of a marriage, without publicly stating that sort of thing, it happens.
  • They do wake up with all of the rights of adulthood.
  • Of that, 78% were girls wed to adult men, with an average age difference of four years.
  • Yes, there is data on the long-term effects of... ...long-term impacts of child marriage.
  • A word of regret.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Special Committee on COVID 19 April 9, 2020

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Keywords: HI Senate YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8tQ_IM11lI, 2026-07-02T01:22:43+00:00, 2.2.24, Data collected via generic collector engine, This video was aired on Olelo Channel 49 on April 9th, 2020. Footage courtesy of Olelo Community Media. Agenda The special committee will convene to assess and advise the Senate regarding the State of Hawaii's COVID-19 plans and procedures to include, but not limited to: 1) Confirm the development of the state departmental plans and procedures; 2) Review and assess current state departmental plans and procedures; 3) Review and assess whether state departmental plans and procedures are properly and timely implemented to safeguard public health and safety; and 4) To communicate and disseminate information obtained therefrom. The special committee will be meeting with the following: 11:00 a.m. Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Mr. Scott Murakami, Director 12:00 p.m. Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness Mr. Scott Morishige Behavioral Health Services Administration Mr. Edward Mersereau, Deputy Director Partners in Care Ms. Laura E. Thielen, Executive Director 1:00 p.m. Releasing of incarcerated persons Honorable Daniel Foley (Ret.), Special Master 2:00 p.m. Department of Public Safety Mr. Nolan Espinda, Director Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. Meeting of the Special Committee Senate State of Hawaii COVID-19 Friday, March 27, 2020 The meeting will be available for live viewing on Olelo Channel 49 on Oahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. It will also be live-streamed via http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13. No public testimony will be accepted. If you require special assistance, please call 586-6800 or email your request to waysandmeans@capitol.hawaii.gov. -End of Agenda-, 912, senate, all, 2.2.42, 2.1.47
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Jun 1st, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, first of all, if you really want to take care of your specialties and have enforcement actions that
  • They have limited enforcement actions for other professional boards, and those boards of specialty can
  • complaints and the number of enforcement actions taken if it's to... ...statistically an outlier, then
  • Until the District Attorney takes enforcement action, you're putting people at harm by the passage of
  • So if the idea is putting the enforcement action with the Board of Specialty, then that amendment basically
Bills: SB27 , SB8 , SB15 , SB30 , SB268 , SB568 , SB650 , SB1405 , SB1540 , SB1610 , SB1637 , SB1660 , SB2024 , SB2217 , SB2308 , SB2753 , SB2878 , SB2900 , SB2972 , SB3059 , HB4 , HB40 , HB46 , HB119 , HB145 , HB493 , HB705 , HB1545 , HB2017 , HB2516 , HB2885 , HB2963 , HB2974 , HB3642 , HB3909 , HB5138 , HB5246 , SJR36 , SJR50 , SJR63 , SCR12 , SCR39 , SB2023 , SB62 , SB666 , SB847 , SB284 , SB854 , SB810 , SB1505 , SB583 , SB507 , SB1434 , SB1772 , SB2016 , SB1122 , SB731 , SB397 , SB508 , SB1436 , SB287 , SB1882 , SB393 , SB1791 , SB209 , SB2429 , SB1085 , SB1975 , SB2717 , SB1262 , SB636 , SB2056 , SB884 , SB1200 , SB1845 , SB2458 , SB801 , SB3014 , SB3013 , SB758 , SB2797 , SB2076 , SB2876 , SB1640 , SB1449 , SB1181 , SB1234 , SB2926 , SB2841 , SB1528 , SB1854 , SB317 , SB1250 , SB2082 , SB1237 , SB2819 , SB629 , SB2608 , SB1602 , SB2009 , SB867 , SB640 , SB1698 , SB2680 , SB913 , SB1071 , SB1086 , SB1087 , SB1483 , SB1444 , SB1553 , SB1556 , SB1703 , SB2133 , SB2297 , SB2298 , SB2622 , SB2955 , SB2334 , SB1367 , SB2044 , SB2363 , SB2565 , SB1888 , SB3036 , SB3057 , SB3043 , SB3063 , SB3035 , SB203 , SB2688 , SB2522 , SB2459 , SB2655 , SB2251 , SB1884 , SB2928 , SB2566 , SB2549 , SB2553 , SB2919 , SB1944 , SB1232 , SB1798 , SB2603 , SB2607 , SB2683 , SB1319 , SB3045 , SB3071 , HB796 , HB1523 , HB5294 , HB748 , HB3395 , HB180 , HB3171 , HB146 , HB5596 , HB5694 , HB1135 , HB3225 , HB186 , HB1449 , HB3793 , HB112 , HB104 , HB3336 , HB3520 , HB3320 , HB5663 , HB2399 , HB111 , HB3483 , HB4580 , HB3748 , HB632 , HB4730 , HB5690 , HB5689 , HB3385 , HB4359 , HB5381 , HB123 , HB5606 , HB1057 , HB3664 , HCR141 , HCR40 , HCR59
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee Jan 28th, 2026

Ways and Means Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • the state of Alabama in working towards solutions that will benefit the people of Alabama.
  • </c> morning to all of you. morning to all of you.
  • systems, of both of our two school systems, whether<00:09:39.120><c> St.
  • Uh, but in light of that Thank you, Mr. Chairman, members of the committee.
  • of the STEM hub.
Bills: HB130 , HB190 , HB123 , HB250 , HB130 , HB190 , HB123 , HB250
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources & Energy (7-2-26) - Reupload

Natural Resources & Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to our group. moment of silence uh in honor of John moment of silence uh in honor of John Stacy
  • executive director of Community Action Kentucky, the state association for the 23 Community Action agencies
  • agency back in the community action agency back in the height<00:20:53.360><c> of</c><00:20:53.480><
  • Um, you'll see some of your rural community action agencies will go through money a little bit faster
  • But hopefully, with some of the actions by this committee and many other members, we're going to try
Bills: SB8