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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/23/26

Health Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • have</c> medications and treat people and have medications and treat people and have better<00:20:51.919
  • and research and applications.
  • </c> response, and advising on maternal and response, and advising on maternal and child<00:57:12.240
  • And I and I believe that's a industry. And I and I believe that's a good<01:32:37.040><c> thing.
  • are complete and And we as a committee are complete and adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Wed Mar 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • c><00:18:30.680><c> think</c> 12,000 installs and not what and I think 12,000 installs and not what and
  • </c> months and that affects our capacity and months and that affects our capacity and that's<00:35:34.840
  • And and don't order fuel for 6 months.
  • And and um between 2020 and 2021.
  • and</c> time, sky-high labor costs and and time, sky-high labor costs and and you're<01:08:33.319><c>
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1984 HD2, which would require government entities issuing building permits to create a self-certification process for certain behind-the-meter rooftop solar and energy storage systems, allowing approved applicants to proceed without waiting for standard permit review. The Public Utilities Commission and DLNR offered comments, and the Hawaii Solar Energy Association, Holoholo Energy, Photon Works Engineering, Malama Solar, RevoluSun, and others testified in strong support. Supporters said the bill would reduce permitting delays, lower costs, and help meet Hawaii’s renewable energy goals while still relying on licensed engineers, electricians, and county inspections for safety. Committee members asked about risk, existing county pilot programs, and whether self-certification had been used before; witnesses said the professional liability remains with licensed signers and that current automated review systems often flag minor issues that slow projects. The committee also noted 16 additional written testimonies in support. The committee then took up HB 1593 HD1, which would require HHFDC-financed affordable rental housing projects to allow residents to own or keep common household pets. The Hawaiian Humane Society testified that the bill is a top priority because housing restrictions are a major reason pets are surrendered and because many unhoused residents with pets avoid housing that does not allow animals. In response to questions, the Humane Society said concerns about pet-related damage are overstated, suggested pet behavior screening as a safeguard, and said it would be willing to work on broader private-market pet-friendly housing policies. Members raised concerns about whether allowing pets in public housing could create problems for residents who later transition to the private market, and the witness said California has a similar law and no major negative effects had been identified. Finally, the committee heard HB 2423 HD2, which would require that by January 1, 2028, diesel fuel sold in Hawaii for on-highway vehicles contain at least 5% biodiesel by volume. The Hawaii State Energy Office offered comments, and Hawaii Transportation Association and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies testified in support. Pacific Biodiesel argued the mandate would improve energy security, stabilize fuel prices amid global supply disruptions, and support local clean-fuel production. In response to questions, the company said its nameplate capacity is 5.5 million gallons per year and it has produced over 6 million gallons annually, but much of its output is tied up in standby generator contracts that can fluctuate. Witnesses said the mandate would provide a stable market signal and could support future investment in expanded local biodiesel production, including agricultural feedstock development and a possible second refinery. No votes or final actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Feb 12, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, and and collectively since 2017.
  • So, I respectfully urge your support. beaches uh and um and and decrease our beaches uh and um and and
  • </c><01:41:13.520><c> on</c> to go ahead and and um and execute on to go ahead and and um and execute
  • kept it and and we have to and they they kept it and and we have to commend<02:02:54.719><c> Brian</c
  • </c> OPSD and further and get back. OPSD and further and get back.
Committee: House Water & Land
Summary: The committee heard testimony on HB 1846, relating to shoreline mitigation districts. DLNR and the Office of Planning opposed the bill, arguing it would improperly shift regulatory roles between the agencies and prioritize private land interests over public trust and natural and historic resources. Supporters, including the Shoreline Preservation Coalition, Kahana Bay residents, and Hawaii Realtors, said regional planning is needed to address severe erosion, especially in Kahana, and that better coordination between state and county agencies could help move stalled projects forward. Testifiers emphasized that shoreline conditions vary by area and that science-based, region-specific solutions are needed. Members asked questions about whether existing law already allows regional planning and emergency shoreline responses. DLNR said it already has authority to process regional projects and cited an existing draft EIS for Kahana Bay that would proceed through normal permitting and public hearing channels. Supporters responded that the bill would provide a clearer regional planning framework and help communities facing urgent erosion impacts. No vote was taken on HB 1846 in the portion provided. The committee then took up HB 2205, relating to emergency erosion mitigation. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it already has authority to issue emergency permits and had recently done so quickly for a collapsed sidewalk at Queen Surf Beach, and warning that the bill’s language could weaken Act 16 by changing a prohibition on shoreline hardening to a requirement to merely minimize it. Kahana Bay representatives and other supporters argued the bill would create a limited, regulated short-term pathway for emergency shoreline solutions while long-term plans are developed, and said current permits have expired or stalled, leaving dangerous sandbags and no practical relief. Additional testimony from a private homeowner stressed that erosion is threatening homes and that private owners are often bearing the cost of protecting public shoreline access. The discussion remained focused on balancing emergency protection, public access, and long-term shoreline management, and no final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Feb 3rd, 2026

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • and nation to learn from the past and imagine a more inclusive, just, and fair future.
  • And so I called a friend of mine and said, I need a van.
  • harm and the heroism, the brutality and the brilliance, the oppression and the resistance.
  • allow that and... ...bail agents and bond in the criminal space, and we certainly allow that.
  • Voting in the affirmative on Tab 12 and Tabs 16 and 17, SB 70, 24, and 26.
Bills: S0014 , S0016 , S0024 , S0052 , S0308 , S0504 , S0506 , S0564 , S0572 , S0590 , S0594 , S0806 , S1396 , S7020 , S7024 , S7026
Committee: Senate Rules
Summary: The Committee on Rules met with 14 members present and considered a long agenda of bills, including several open-government sunset reauthorizations, consumer and election measures, claims bills, and policy bills on public safety, ethics, and child protection. The committee reported favorably SB 7024 and SB 7026, which extend and consolidate public-records/public-meeting exemptions for cybersecurity information and trade secrets held by agencies, and SB 7020, which reenacts the aquaculture records exemption for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It also approved SB 14 and SB 24, two uncontested Miami-Dade County claims bills, and SB 16, a claims bill for Heriberto Sanchez Mayan involving severe injuries after an unlawful arrest and transport incident in St. Petersburg. Several bills drew substantial testimony. SB 308, creating the Florida Museum of Black History Board of Directors and designating St. Johns County as the museum site, received extensive support from advocates and lawmakers who emphasized preserving the full and accurate history of Black Floridians; some speakers urged safeguards to ensure historians and community members help shape the museum’s content. The committee also favorably reported CS for SB 564, allowing registered or pre-registered high school students to volunteer at polling places for community service hours, with supporters saying it would build civic engagement and help election offices. CS for SB 52, which exempts unpaid volunteer armed security at houses of worship from Class D and G licensing requirements, was also reported favorably after testimony both supporting the need for church security and cautioning that congregations should retain control over whether weapons are allowed. The committee approved CS for SB 1396 on litigation financing and consumer protection after a lengthy debate over transparency, foreign funding, and whether the bill would chill access to courts. Supporters said it would create guardrails and disclose foreign involvement; opponents argued it could burden plaintiffs and reveal litigation strategy. The committee also reported favorably CS for SB 504 and SB 506, creating a framework and related public-records exemption for code inspector body cameras, with discussion about notice to property owners and protection of sensitive footage. Additional favorable actions included CS for SB 572, updating ethics law to reflect foster family relationships, and CS for SB 590, tolling the statute of limitations for failure-to-report child abuse offenses until the offense is known to law enforcement or another charging authority.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Ways & Means May 19th, 2025

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you to Representative Garcia-Hernandez and Senator Parker for introducing and supporting this bill
  • Chairman and members.
  • And it should only be done when there is overwhelming consensus and in an appropriate manner.
  • And then propose one following.
  • And with that, I thank you all for your time and look forward to any questions.
Committee: House Ways & Means
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs May 9th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is a pro-consumer bill, and I'm happy to answer any questions and reserve the right to close.
  • Thank you, Chairman King and members.
  • Chair and members. SCR32 aims to honor and recognize Justin.
  • The Chair calls Mark Stover and Sarah Ramone. Thank you. Lower and Storage Association.
  • We urge you to support SB 1036 and stand with Texas families and responsible contractors.
Bills: SB1036 , SB1566 , SB1664 , SB2268 , SCR5 , SCR8 , SCR9 , SCR32 , SCR46
Committee: House State Affairs
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Finance and Taxation Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • And as I Season and I think it paid off.
  • And so we're thankful for our education community and working with us on that, and we want to continue
  • and the budget because he and I had the goal of no conference committee if we could avoid it, and we
  • And Mr.
  • math and science, and all of them.
Bills: HB86 , HB273 , HB379 , HB386 , HB387 , HB388 , HB389 , HB487 , HB600 , SB120 , HB176
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • TENS lower costs for homeowners by centralizing and optimizing heating and cooling, and their efficiency
  • And so with that, members, this bill champions transparency, accountability, and collaboration, and it's
  • We pay property taxes on land and buildings owned, as well as state and county licensing and inspection
  • And with that, Mr.
  • comfort and care.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs Apr 15th, 2025

Intergovernmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the good night kisses and stuff.
  • And...
  • And they just want to continue to push and push and push.
  • And then... And then... And lo and behold, there was one not too far from where I live.
  • And yet, here we are this session, and those promises and savings are gone.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And this is how it's been and how it continues to be.
  • And we are going to go ahead and begin. Good afternoon, Chair and members.
  • The value of the tax credit would be $1 to $2 depending on the carbon and...
  • However, these investments were made at a time when federal initiatives were available and when low-carbon
  • And we look forward to contributing to carbon, the A for A working group, to develop other efforts to
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on State Administration heard several budget proposals from CDTFA, the Board of Equalization, and the Franchise Tax Board. The first panel focused on cannabis, hemp, flavored tobacco, and related enforcement. CDTFA requested ongoing funding to implement cannabis tax changes, enforce the new intoxicating hemp restrictions and flavored tobacco seizure authority, and continue compliance work. The department said it is targeting illicit product, protecting licensed businesses, and using referrals from the public and lawmakers to focus inspections. The LAO supported some of the proposals but urged the Legislature to treat them as part of a longer-term enforcement strategy and raised concerns about the use of General Fund support for cannabis enforcement. Public testimony on the cannabis item largely supported stronger enforcement and funding for the legal market. The committee also heard CDTFA’s request to reappropriate funds for an upgrade to the CROS tax collection system, which would improve taxpayer services, security, and software maintenance without adding new money. A separate CDTFA proposal would make all delivery network companies, such as DoorDash and Uber Eats, marketplace facilitators for sales tax purposes. CDTFA said the change would reduce confusion for restaurants and improve compliance, while the LAO questioned whether the proposal functioned more like a tax increase because it would also capture service fees. Members raised affordability concerns, but the proposal was framed by the administration as a parity and compliance measure. The subcommittee then considered a governor’s proposal for a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit. Finance argued the credit would help decarbonize aviation and support in-state production, while the LAO recommended rejection, citing cost, uncertainty about environmental benefits, possible diversion of diesel excise tax revenues from transportation programs, and concerns about consistency with voter-approved transportation funding rules. Testimony from airlines, labor unions, airports, and refinery workers strongly supported the credit, emphasizing union jobs, refinery conversions, and emissions reductions, while fuel retailers and some others warned about fiscal risk and higher fuel prices. The chair and some members expressed support for the proposal despite the funding concerns. Finally, the BOE presented an IT modernization project for state-assessed property administration, saying the current system is outdated and manual and that a new system is needed to improve accuracy, cybersecurity, and workflow efficiency, especially with a likely increase in workload from new VoIP assessments. The LAO asked for more justification for the timing, but BOE said the urgency stems from aging systems and growing workload. BOE also requested modest funding to implement SB 293 changes to intergenerational property transfers and wildfire relief guidance, which the LAO did not oppose. The Franchise Tax Board began its presentation on the final phase of its Enterprise Data to Revenue modernization effort, describing the project’s rollout across audit, collections, legal, and filing enforcement workloads and noting it is now in a warranty period.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate - 03/26/25

Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Transcript Highlights:
  • Geothermal heat pumps use that constant temperature to capture underground heat in the winter and use
  • Geothermal heat pumps are a carbon-free and efficient way to heat and cool our buildings because they
  • :19:00.559><c> free</c><00:19:00.799><c> and</c><00:19:01.039><c> efficient</c> pumps are a carbon-f
  • free and efficient pumps are a carbon-f free and efficient way<00:19:01.520><c> to</c><00:19:01.679><
  • reduce their carbon save money and reduce their carbon footprint<01:02:52.880><c> via</c><01:02:53.359
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 4/8/26

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • And I think this amendment works to capture that.
  • And I think this amendment works to capture that.
  • And I think this amendment works to capture that.
  • And I think this amendment works to capture that.
  • > be</c> very low carbon intensity and can be very low carbon intensity and can be used<00:25:41.760>
Bills: HF1669 , HF4709 , HF3531 , HF4048
Committee: House Taxes
WA
Transcript Highlights:
  • of both energy and hydrogen, including by using electrolysis to capture hydrogen atoms from water to
  • Carbon-reduced fertilizer to be produced in Washington and then be a value added for producers going
  • And I see Mr. Sambatero, you are on camera and off mute. When you are ready, go ahead and proceed.
  • Coalition, and other tribes and state supporters.
  • Coalition, and other tribes and state supporters.
Summary: The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee heard public testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 5971, which would create a green fertilizer incentive program to support low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer production in Washington. Committee staff and agency witnesses described the bill as implementing recommendations from a prior work group and said the Department of Agriculture and Ecology could develop the program, though Ecology recommended clarifying lifecycle emissions accounting, defining green fertilizer, and tying incentives to emissions reductions. Supporters, including a labor representative, Atlas Agro, NRDC, and TRIDEC, said the bill could reduce emissions, stabilize fertilizer prices for farmers, create jobs, and help Washington capture federal hydrogen tax credits. The committee also heard testimony on Substitute Senate Bill 6097, which would add federally recognized Indian tribes as eligible participants in the Conservation Futures Program; tribal, county, and land trust witnesses said the change would improve conservation partnerships, reduce transaction complexity, and better support stewardship of open space, farmland, and habitat. Public testimony tallies were read into the record for both bills, with strong support and opposition noted on each. After the hearings, the committee took up executive session on three bills. Senate Bill 5919, encouraging fire districts and insurers to create voluntary incentives for wildfire mitigation and agricultural activities, was moved out of committee with a due pass recommendation on a 10-0 vote with one excused. Senate Bill 5816, adding juice grapes as a covered agricultural product under the Agricultural Marketing and Fair Practices Act, was also reported out with a due pass recommendation on a 10-0 vote with one excused. The committee deferred action on engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5838, which concerns membership on the Board of Natural Resources and includes tribal representation; staff explained a proposed amendment would reduce tribal seats to one and alternate east-west representation by term. The chair announced the next day’s hearing would start at 9 a.m. and reminded members to submit any amendments by 6 p.m. that evening.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • Good morning, and welcome to the Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Thank you, and welcome to everyone who is joining us here in Carson City, and those in Las Vegas, and
  • Paul Meracken and all of business and industry.
  • Meracken, and all of business and industry, we have. And we could have left it at that.
  • and Ms.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/09/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • from someone else's property and use it and sell it.
  • And with all the different mass shootings and things that are happening, we need this data and we need
  • what these folks do, but doctors and nurses and P.A.s.
  • And whereas, under the leadership of head coach Tommy Lloyd, the Wildcats achieved a 36-3 record, capturing
  • that Coach Lloyd and the team is here, share my excitement that Coach Lloyd and the team is here and
Summary: The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several points of personal privilege introducing guests and honoring military personnel and other visitors. Members also recognized a resident doctor in the gallery and guests from Sahuarita and Buckeye. Later in the day, the chamber paused to honor the University of Arizona men’s basketball team for its Final Four run with a legislative proclamation, and members met the team during a recess. The session also noted Motorcycle Awareness Day at the Capitol before adjournment. The House then moved through Committee of the Whole on a large consent calendar of Senate bills, adopting committee amendments and reporting numerous measures do pass as amended, including SB 1067, 1100, 1137, 1174, 1189, 1206, 1215, 1235, 1254, 1413, 1503, 1620, 1668, 1671, and 1754. SB 1428 was retained on the calendar. The chamber also sent SB 1160 and SB 1193 to an additional Committee of the Whole under House Rule 12P for further amendment, and both later returned with amendments and were reported do pass as amended. On third reading, the House passed SB 1058, which concerned firearm transactions and merchant coding, after debate over whether it would burden businesses and financial institutions or protect privacy and Second Amendment rights. The House also passed SB 1237 on election conduct and SB 1294 unanimously. SB 1372, dealing with reimbursement for nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists, drew extensive debate over rural health care access, insurance company practices, and the proper role of government; it ultimately passed 33-20. HB 2050, relating to radiologic technology, also passed and was transmitted to the governor. The House concurred in Senate amendments to several House bills and then adjourned until Monday, April 13, 2026.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

04/09/2026 - House Floor Session

Arizona House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The ayes have it, and it is so ordered. Majority Leader Carbone, Mr.
  • The ayes have it, and it is so ordered. Representative Carbone, please move the bill as amended.
  • And then to my floor amendment, it just states— Representative Carbone, the point of order has been called
  • and sell it.
  • And with all the different mass shootings and things that are happening, we need this data and we need
Keywords: 1182, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate Chamber Feb 14th, 2026

New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And Mr.
  • And currently, and again, Mr.
  • And as Senator Steinborn said, they emit more carbon than a lot of utilities in this state.
  • That's who we're capturing in this bill. And so, Mr.
  • That's who we're capturing in this bill. And so, Mr.
Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum on Valentine’s Day and spent much of the opening portion on ceremonial remarks, guest introductions, and announcements tied to Early Childhood Day, the New Mexico State Bar’s anniversary, and other Valentine’s-themed recognitions. Senators also approved several unanimous-consent requests excusing members from the chamber. The body then received House messages announcing passage of House Joint Resolution 6, House Bill 166, House Bill 295 as amended, House Joint Memorials 2 and 3, and House Joint Resolution 5 as amended. Committee reports were adopted on several measures, including Senate Memorial 27, Senate Memorial 21, House bills 10, 12, 34, and 63, Senate Rules Committee substitute for Senate Bill 261, Senate Finance Committee substitute for Senate Bill 151, and Senate Memorials 3 and 16, which were reported as duly enrolled and signed in open session. The Senate also introduced and referred House Bill 166 to Judiciary, House Bill 295 to Finance, House Joint Resolution 6 and House Joint Memorials 2 and 3 to Rules. The main floor action was final passage of Senate Bill 306, which updates New Mexico’s private post-secondary authorization framework to align with federal accreditation terminology and standards; it passed 42-0 after brief questions about tribal colleges and online institutions. The Senate then debated Senate Conservation Committee substitute for Senate Bill 235, the Microgrid Oversight Act, which would require large microgrids over 20 megawatts to meet renewable-energy standards, file annual energy and water reports with the PRC, and address utility cost-shifting concerns. Supporters said it would add oversight and protect air, water, and consumers, while opponents argued it would create uncertainty, discourage major economic development, and undercut a recent policy change allowing microgrids. The debate was ongoing in the excerpt, with no final vote shown for SB 235.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Transportation, Highways and Public Works May 14th, 2026

Transportation, Highways & Public Works

Transcript Highlights:
  • and delays, its intent, and improves efficiency and real-time access?
  • And Kim and D.J., Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And Kim and D.J., your testimony is extremely powerful.
  • And Mr.
  • And Mr.
  • And Mr.
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 31st, 2026

Ways and Means General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • And the beauty about this is this money we're able to use and double basically the money and from the
  • </c><00:12:34.880><c> and</c><00:12:35.120><c> that's</c> &gt;&gt; Five to seven and a half. and that's
  • And so we're our and it it shows.
  • </c> American Rescue uh Plan Act state and American Rescue uh Plan Act state and and<00:21:42.159><c>
  • Authority, and then finally $387,500,000 from the Public Road and Bridge Fund to ALDOT, and related to
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2016 and 2017, the Low Carbon Fuel Standard started to take effect, and then over time has become
  • And so policies like this tax credit, like our Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and others are creating the
  • the ability to leverage additional data capture, both for state and federal.
  • Carbon Fuel Standard, a proven program that drives investment and cleaner fuels.
  • and low-carbon fuel standards and good local union jobs.
Keywords: 987, senate, all