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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EIG-GVO, EIG, EIG DEFER Public Hearings 03-18-2025
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill supports the Malu Ars agreement and supports the portion of the state's contribution to the
- This bill supports the Malu Ars agreement and supports the portion of the state's contribution to the
- settlement, to be able to impact, is absolutely critical, um, that all of the parties be able to contribute
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Summary:
The joint committees heard House Bill 344 HD1, which would require new buildings to include electric vehicle charger-ready parking stalls. Testimony was overwhelmingly in support from the State Energy Office, Department of Accounting and General Services, the Disabilities and Communication Access Board, and others. Members asked about cost and infrastructure impacts; the State Energy Office said the added cost would likely be modest if planned from the start, but that electrical capacity remains a key challenge for expanding EV charging. The chairs proposed two amendments: extending the bill to cover on-grade parking lots and adding language for Level 1 or Level 3 charging when appropriate.
After discussion, both committees voted to pass HB 344 HD1 with amendments. In the Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs committee, the chair voted aye, one member voted with reservation, and excused members were noted; the Government Operations committee also passed the measure, with one aye vote and one vote with reservations.
The committees also heard House Bill 10001 HD1 SD1, relating to the Maui wildfire settlement trust fund. The Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Maui County, and the Tax Foundation testified in support. Members questioned Hawaii Electric Industries’ ability to fund its share of the settlement and whether the state should pay first or in tranches. The chair proposed amendments requiring all defendant parties to submit payment plans and proof of ability to pay, and requiring non-state defendants to fund their shares into escrow before the state releases its share. The committee adopted the amendments and passed the bill unanimously by the members present.
Later, the committee deferred action on House Bill 229 HD1 until March 20 for clarification on amendments, then passed House Bill 860 HD1 with amendments addressing liability for limited resurfacing of disputed roads, and passed House Bill 1161 HD2 with amendments concerning highway fund use, formula calculations, and EV-related county fees.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-22 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> SENATE BILL 7010 THE BILL ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO ROTH CONTRIBUTION PLANS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION
- Senator Mayfield: THE FEDERAL TAX LAW ALLOWS DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS TO OFFER BOTH PRETAX CONTRIBUTIONS
- AND POST TAX ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS.
- LIMITS THE STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS TO ONLY OFFER THE PRETAX CONTRIBUTION
- A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT RELATING TO ROTH CONTRIBUTION PLANS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 2, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We're empowering our veterans and contributing to our local economies.
- With celebrating this genius's contributions, not just to this country, but the world.
- And it's supposed to be an insult to little children to learn about his contributions.
- And it's supposed to be an insult to little children to learn about his contributions.
- Put in the archives of the Army his contributions as a military man, we take it out.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Our people of Brownsville contribute greatly to Texas' progress. development.
- Our people of Brownsville contribute greatly to Texas' progress, fostering innovation, diversity and
- Please join me in acknowledging Heather's outstanding contributions to her community and profession.
- Snake, a symbol of wisdom, transformation, and resilience—qualities that reflect the strength and contribution
- integral role in the economic, cultural, and professional fabric of this great state of Texas, contributing
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences May 7th, 2025
Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences
Transcript Highlights:
- schedule is for two tax preferences, a B&O and a PUT tax credit, a public utility tax credit, for contributions
- schedule is for two tax preferences, a B&O and a PUT tax credit, a public utility tax credit, for contributions
- This is a B&O tax credit for businesses that make contributions to the equitable access to credit program
- This is a B&O tax credit for businesses that make contributions to the equitable access to credit program
- This is a B&O tax credit for businesses that make contributions to the equitable access to credit program
Summary:
The Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences met on May 7, 2025, with quorum present. The commission approved the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes and then received its annual open government refresher from the Attorney General’s office, which reviewed key requirements under the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act, including record retention, response deadlines, exemptions, and meeting notice rules.
Staff then provided a 2025 legislative session update, noting that the legislature passed 23 tax-preference-related bills, with several signed by the governor and others pending. Highlights included bills that extended or repealed certain preferences, added reporting requirements for newspaper and digital content exemptions, authorized JLARC to adjust its work plan when data is unavailable, and created a new exemption for zero-emission buses. The commission approved updates to the 2026 tax preference review schedule, which includes eight preferences in seven reviews, and approved unchanged testimony questions for 2025.
The commission also received the 2025 expedited preference review report covering 52 tax preferences, presented as an interactive table drawing on prior JLARC reviews and Department of Revenue studies. Staff then outlined the process for developing the next 10-year review schedule for 2027-2036, including surveying the legislature, incorporating new and repealed preferences, and considering a possible rolling 10-year schedule. No public comment was registered. The meeting ended with acknowledgments of Ron Buing’s long service on the commission and an announcement that the next meeting would be held August 6, 2025.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Mar 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- lives who could be helping to protect our communities as active members in their community and contributing
- lives who could be helping to protect our communities as active members in their community and contributing
- And so AB 984 would again allow those contributions to be tax deductible.
- So any amount of tax deductibility to contributions would help us to incrementally contribute more.
- Contributions would help us to incrementally contribute more to those savings.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation met and announced that, under its suspense-file rules, every bill on the agenda would be referred to suspense because each had a fiscal impact. The chair also reminded attendees to submit position letters in advance for inclusion in the bill analysis. A quorum was established and the committee then heard six bills, all of which drew support testimony and no opposition testimony in the room.
AB 814 would exempt law enforcement pensions from state income tax to encourage retired peace officers to remain in California and support recruitment and retention. AB 918 would create a targeted income tax exemption for pay earned by local first responders deployed under mutual aid during declared emergencies, with supporters saying it would help sustain disaster response and reward extraordinary service. Both bills were backed by police and public safety organizations and were referred to suspense.
AB 976 would create a nonrefundable tax credit for small retailers in disadvantaged communities to help pay for security equipment in response to retail theft and violence; members discussed whether the bill should be broader and how it related to Proposition 36 and crime policy. AB 984 would allow state tax deductions for contributions to CalABLE accounts, with testimony from CalABLE representatives and families describing the program as an essential savings tool for people with disabilities. AB 1282 would create a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses up to $5,000 through 2030, and AB 838 would raise California’s renter’s tax credit from $60/$120 to $2,000 for eligible filers. Each of these bills was also referred to the suspense file, and the committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Prohibiting entities from engaging in election activity 3/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- contributions unconstitutional. contributions unconstitutional.
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- The top 100 of those contributed 2.6 of that.
- three billion in families contributed three billion in the<00:50:24.079>
elections. - Um you know contributed 2.6 of that.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- or other types of contributions in the electoral process in Minnesota.
- or other types of contributions in the electoral process in Minnesota.
- or other types of contributions in the electoral process in Minnesota.
- and expenditures, including a candidate's own contributions and expenditures, to ensure all citizens
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Summary:
The Senate Elections Committee met on February 6, 2025, and first considered the reappointment of Steven Swanson to the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board. Swanson described his background in legal aid, lobbying, judging, and international rule-of-law work, and said he wanted to continue serving the public. Committee members praised his experience and discussed the importance of campaign finance oversight, including preventing corporate participation in Minnesota elections. Senator Wosinski moved to recommend Swanson’s confirmation, and the motion was adopted.
The committee then heard Senate File 529, a proposed constitutional amendment to state that elections shall be free, fair, and equal, and that no civil or military power may interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote. Senator Dibble presented the bill as a way to strengthen voting rights and provide a constitutional basis to challenge voter suppression, gerrymandering, and unfair campaign practices. Testimony in support came from David Fischer of Clean Elections Minnesota and Jean Massie of Fair Vote Minnesota, both of whom argued the amendment would protect access to voting, increase confidence in elections, and align Minnesota with other states that have similar language.
Members discussed whether the amendment’s broad language could invite judicial interpretation or affect future election laws. Senator Koran questioned how the proposal would improve Minnesota’s already high turnout, while Senator Grant raised concerns that the terms “free, fair, and equal” were undefined and could shift power to the courts. Senator Lucero proposed an oral amendment to add “ensuring one eligible citizen, one vote” after the word “equal,” saying it would address concerns about future voter ID laws. The amendment was restated by counsel and discussed, with Senator Dibble saying it did not significantly harm the bill but suggesting it might imply a requirement he did not intend. The transcript ends during discussion of that oral amendment, and no final vote on the bill itself is shown.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- My God, I wouldn't want to contribute to that. But it would ban this substance.
- The overuse of antibacterial chemicals also contributes to antibiotic resistance, a global growing crisis
- Their ingredients may not be safe and may contribute to antibiotic resistance, end quote.
- Its members create nearly 600,000 jobs in California and contribute approximately $45 billion to the
- And it removes harmful microbes without contributing to antimicrobial resistance.
Summary:
The Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee met to adopt its rules, establish quorum, and approve a consent calendar of five bills, all sent to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee then heard three measures: AB 638 by Assembly Member Rodriguez on stormwater capture for irrigation of urban public lands; AB 60 by Assembly Member Papin on banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products; and AB 916 by Assembly Member Lee on restricting certain antibacterial soap ingredients in consumer hand soaps and body washes.
AB 638 was presented as a climate and water-supply measure directing the State Water Resources Control Board to develop guidelines for capturing and safely reusing stormwater for irrigation. Supporters, including NRDC and several environmental groups, argued it would reduce potable water use and help move stalled projects forward. The bill drew no opposition and received strong support from committee members, including requests to coauthor. It passed the committee on a due pass motion to Appropriations.
AB 60 would ban synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products due to health and environmental concerns. Supporters cited endocrine disruption, reproductive harms, persistence in waterways, and international restrictions. The bill passed on a due pass motion to the floor, with one member not voting. AB 916 generated the most debate: supporters said the three targeted antimicrobials offer no added benefit over plain soap, may contribute to health harms and antibiotic resistance, and should be banned in consumer products while exempting health care settings. Opponents argued the ingredients are already under FDA and DTSC review, raised preemption concerns, and warned of costs and impacts on food handling and other uses. After extensive discussion, the committee approved AB 916 on a due pass motion to the Committee on Health, with several no votes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The evidence indicates that she failed to file treasurer appointments for the PACs, accepted contributions
- The organization is incorporated for a lot of its purposes only and accepts corporate contributions.
- In addition, the filer's reports failed to account for $45,293.75 in political contributions received
- Filed by this organization discloses $48,877 in total political contributions maintained.
- Contributions, $38,109 total political expenditures. Has it been reported?
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Higher education committee considers HF2908 4/3/25
Transcript Highlights:
- These accounts will grow through family contributions and state incentives, helping pay for college,
- These accounts will grow through family contributions and state incentives, helping pay for college,
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- will grow through family contributions will grow through family contributions incentives<00:04:16.079
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability May 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- engagement is multi-layered, with residents, practitioners, advocates, and public agencies all contributing
- They depend on vouchers, tenant-based vouchers, down payment assistance, and public land contributions
- They depend on vouchers, tenant-based vouchers, down payment assistance, and public land contributions
- That contributes to the supply of affordable and workforce housing in our communities.
- We can avoid that with HCD contributing the funds earlier and reducing the overall project costs.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 4th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- needs of your people, but have used their education and knowledge to build up their communities and contribute
- By holding the line, Mexico stopped France's ability to support the Confederacy, contributing to a broader
- After all, Cinco de Mayo is also a reminder of the profound contributions and the impacts of Latinos
- The Latino Spirit Awards were founded over 24 years ago by the Latino Caucus to highlight contributions
- Latinos make up about 40% of the state of California's population and bring us incredible contributions
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the session on floor recognitions. Members welcomed the Far West Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and honored its leadership and civic service, including wildfire recovery work and local chapter anniversaries. The body also recognized the 2026 Latino Spirit Award honorees, with remarks tied to Cinco de Mayo and Latino resilience, followed by a series of resolutions and guest introductions.
Several resolutions were adopted, including SR 86 on Cinco de Mayo Week, SCR 146 declaring May Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, SCR 154 establishing Green Star Veterans and Families Day, SCR 123 recognizing California Peace Officers Memorial Day, SCR 164 designating Black Health Equity Advocacy Week, and SCR 103 on Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week. Testimony and remarks emphasized cultural heritage, shared struggles for justice, veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention, law enforcement sacrifice, and persistent racial health disparities. Most resolutions passed by unanimous roll call votes.
The Senate also confirmed multiple Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation appointments, including Kathleen Ratliff and Joseph Tuggle, Jason Johnson, Madeline McLean, Brian Bishop, and Sarah Larson. Senators Grove and others voiced protest over CDCR appointments, arguing for consideration of Frank Silva, but the confirmations still passed overwhelmingly or unanimously. The chamber then approved several bills, including SB 1159 on artificial intelligence and public meetings, SB 1416 shortening refund timelines for duplicate medical/dental payments, SB 1273 expanding tied-house advertising rules for winery instructional events, SB 941 limiting commissary markups in private detention facilities, SB 1099 clarifying local authority to provide public benefits, SB 1195 expanding tied-house exemptions for certain venues, and SB 990 allowing a highway information sign near Ridgecrest. The session concluded with adjournment memories for labor leader and UCLA Labor Center director Kent Wong and recognition of his family and colleagues.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of the students who contributed to today's ratings will have graduated by then.
- Because, right now, property owners contribute... 100% of PID revenue.
- If we're looking at the state of Texas and asking the state of Texas to match our contribution, then
- Just to kind of put a frame of reference on it, if we have to contribute that money, that would be a
- I want to know what the city contribution on this TIRZ is.
Bills:
HB22, SB250, SB375, SB536, SB845, SB1633, SB1944, SB1957, SB2081, SB2137, SB2262, SB2299, SB2419, SB2452, SB2522, SB2549, SB2594, SB2605, SB2631, SB2639, SB2675, SB3029, SJR60, HB22, HB1392, HB2525
Keywords:
emergency communication, broadband, funding, natural disasters, technology, HB 22, Texas broadband development office, comptroller, emergency communications, early warning systems, disaster alerts, natural disaster notifications, interoperable communications, interoperable emergency radio, public safety communications, 9-1-1, next generation 9-1-1, NG911, broadband grants, low-interest loans
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's spending that supports jobs, strengthens local businesses, and contributes to tax revenue.
- Put it in perspective, Minnesota's creative sector contributes 3.08% of the state's GDP.
- It's spending that supports jobs, strengthens local businesses and contributes to tax revenue.
- Minnesota's creative sector create contributes 3.0 8% of the state's GDP.
- Arts and culture contribute to Minnesota's economy.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- the experience of contributing for our students.
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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of strength and nourishment so that, like the giant oak tree, this nation, Have done countless contributions
- This month represents a time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of the Asian
- Our caucus celebrates the significant contributions that API Californians make in every sector of public
- We will recognize 13 distinguished honorees for their invaluable contributions to our state and country
- So thank you, President Rice, for your contributions.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/13/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference
Senate Regulatory Affairs & Government Efficiency Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- The department's lack of accountability mechanisms contributed to this problem, including not having
- Since 2004, tribal gaming has contributed $2.5 billion to the state and local communities. Please.
- Tribal gaming has contributed $2.5 billion to the state and local communities.
- In fiscal year 2025 alone, tribal contributions totaled $163 million to the state and $22 million to
- Eighty-eight percent of the tribal contributions flow into what is called the Arizona Benefits Fund.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on State & Local Government (3-3-25) - Reupload
Transcript Highlights:
- Despite these record contributions, system funding level has only marginally improved, rising from 56.4%
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Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:44
Attendance Roll Call: 00:55
SB 193 (Sen. Girdler): 01:53
SB 9 (Sen. Higdon): 03:22
SB 257 (Sen. Tichenor): 34:14
Adjournment: 50:57, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government first took up Senate Bill 193, a simple measure described as restoring wallet cards for jailers to carry when they are outside the jail. The sponsor noted the fiscal impact was essentially zero, there were no questions, and the committee approved the bill 9-0 for passage to the Senate floor.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 9, sponsored by Senator Higdon, which would change how the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) treats sick leave, personal leave, and annual leave in retirement calculations. The sponsor argued the bill is intended to address TRS’s financial challenges by standardizing leave rules statewide, limiting TRS retirement credit to 10 sick days and 2 personal days per year, preventing annual leave from being rolled into sick leave, requiring districts to pay the actuarial cost for any leave beyond the cap, and adding reporting and oversight requirements for participating agencies. He also said the bill would add 30 days of maternity leave, allow voluntary district contributions for tier four teachers, and direct the state auditor to audit TRS and report on agencies.
Committee members asked about how overages would be audited and billed, the cost of a sick day, and how the bill would interact with local leave policies, including paid parental leave in some districts. The sponsor clarified that existing accumulated leave would not be affected, that the bill applies going forward, and that districts could still offer more leave but would bear the added cost. Members also discussed whether the maternity leave language set a cap or a minimum, and one senator noted the bill was intended to preserve personal days while stopping annual leave from being converted into pension credit. No vote on Senate Bill 9 was shown in the transcript excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - 03/10/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- uh total of$ 35 it is today contribute uh total of$ 35 million<00:03:36.680>
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of already high we need the contribution of already high we need the contribution - It leads them to become contributing members of society and also become taxpayers as well by putting
- It leads them to become contributing members of society and also become taxpayers as well by putting
- it lead them to become contributing it lead them to become contributing member<00:14:16.160>