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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • For the record, Commissioner Robin Say, of the State Land Department.
  • And commissioner of the State Land Department.
  • Thank you, Commissioner.
  • Commissioner, you're on. Madam Chair, Ms.
  • with establishing a state land commissioner or commission composed of elected county land commissioners
Bills: HB2150, HB2262, HB2267, HB2268, HB2351, HB2425, HB2426, HB2427, HB2755, HB2781, HB2913, HB2943, HB2956, HB2975, HB2985, HB4009
Keywords: state land department, mineral lease, renewals, indexed royalties, land use planning, auditor general, five-year plans, geospatial data, Arizona Geological Survey, resource analysis, geographic information systems, wildlife protection, public nuisance, renewable energy, wind farm, solar farm, residential property, public health, local regulations, state land
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2150, which would continue the State Land Department until July 1, 2030. Members discussed a Griffin amendment requiring quarterly updates from the commissioner, a public hearing on the department’s strategic plan in 2028, changes to conceptual land use plans and five-year disposition plans, and legislative findings. The hearing focused heavily on State Land Department practices, including whether it is subject to state agency statutes, the department’s internal ASAP application review process, backlog levels, appraisal and consultant use, audit findings, privileged documents in the Fondomonte matter, Proposition 207 notices, and the Coyotes land auction. Members also raised concerns about land sales, leases, special use permits, and the department’s compliance history. The amendment was adopted and HB 2150 was passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2975, which would suspend the department’s solar scoring map and require new mining and housing resource maps, with a Griffin amendment extending the mapping deadline to ten years or earlier and requiring website posting. Supporters argued the bill would restore neutrality, improve planning, and maximize trust revenue; opponents said the solar map is only a guidance tool and that removing it could reduce transparency and harm solar development. The State Land Department said it was neutral but noted the solar layer is used as guidance and that additional staff or consultant support might be needed to create the new maps. The bill passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. House Bill 2781 followed, proposing county or municipal decommissioning standards and financial assurance requirements for solar energy power plants, along with a remediation fund. A Griffin amendment narrowed local authority to decommissioning standards only and limited applicability to projects receiving permits after the effective date. The sponsor and several witnesses from Pinal County planning and zoning supported the bill, saying solar projects should be required to post real financial assurance so land can be restored if operators go bankrupt or abandon sites. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2781 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2267, which would classify certain renewable energy projects within four miles of residential property as a public nuisance, with a Heap amendment narrowing it to new utility-scale wind or solar farms and preserving existing projects. The sponsor argued the bill responds to concerns about large wind and solar projects near homes, property values, and wildlife impacts. Testimony and questioning centered on nuisance standards, property value effects, and environmental and health concerns, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 2267.
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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Mar 17th, 2026

Education Policy

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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/17/25

Agriculture Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • that the RFA declared an emergency in terms of livestock diseases in Minnesota, and talking to Commissioner
  • that the RFA declared an emergency in terms of livestock diseases in Minnesota, and talking to Commissioner
  • including the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation and the Minnesota Department of a assistant commissioner
  • Minnesota Department of a foundation and Minnesota Department of a assistant<01:35:35.320> commissioner
  • Commissioner Peterson, or his designate, has a seat on our board, as well as several higher institutions
Bills: HF711, HF653
Keywords: agriculture, agricultural education, leadership development, Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council, MAELC, chapter 41D, grant funding, general fund appropriation, commissioner of agriculture, farm education, youth agriculture programs, ag literacy, workforce development, extension education, research funding, extension services, technology transfer, grant programs, 1183, house
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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Feb 25th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

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ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Apr 10th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Agriculture and Veterans Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • limits it more to the section of code that is pertaining to the pesticides registered with the commissioner
Bills: HB1318
Keywords: HB 1318, pesticide labeling, pesticide warning, duty to warn, failure to warn, labeling defense, EPA-approved label, Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, FIFRA, North Dakota agriculture commissioner, product liability, tort reform, preemption, carcinogenicity classification, human health assessment, pesticide regulation, agricultural chemicals, herbicide, insecticide, rodenticide
Summary: The Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee met on April 10 and took up House Bill 1318, a bill dealing with pesticide-related liability and warning-label issues. The chair explained that the bill had drawn strong interest from both agriculture and public health sides, and that the committee was trying to craft language that would protect consumers without unduly harming agricultural production. He said the committee had worked through multiple draft amendments and was now considering Amendment 1006, which was described as a compromise combining earlier proposals and narrowing the bill’s scope to pesticides registered with the state commissioner. Members discussed whether the amendment would weaken the original intent of the bill. Senator Myrdal said the revised language added needed guardrails and addressed concerns about overly broad preemption language and warning-label standards, while also preserving agriculture’s ability to operate. After a motion to rescind the earlier action on the bill passed, Amendment 1006 was adopted unanimously by the members present. A motion to move the bill without committee recommendation failed for lack of a second. The committee then voted on House Bill 1318 as amended. The do-pass motion passed on a roll call vote, with Senators Weber, Luick, Myrdal, and Lemm voting yes, and Senators Marcellais and Weston voting no. The chair said he would carry the bill. The meeting ended with members thanking the chair and staff for their work during the session, and the chair noted he might call the committee back if a conference committee report required further input.
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Lee County Legislation Committee Apr 24th, 2025

Lee County Legislation

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, & Judiciary (2-9-21)

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Budget Review Subcommittee on Health and Family Services (2-15-23)

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 3/3/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • from the trust fund to the commissioner from the trust fund to the commissioner of<00:36:18.800>
  • Assistant Commissioner Meyer, welcome to the committee.
  • Assistant Commissioner Meyer, welcome to the committee.
  • Thank you, Assistant Commissioner Meyer. Uh, any questions? I am not seeing any questions.
  • Thank you, assistant uh Commissioner Thank you, assistant uh Commissioner Byer.<00:41:11.200>
Bills: HF3426, HF3428
Keywords: natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, land acquisition, real property, trust fund, commissioner approval, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, conservation easement, land purchase, state land, public lands, property acquisition, value assessment, tax assessed value, Metropolitan Council, Board of Water and Soil Resources
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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hied Committee Meeting - 2026-04-09

Higher Education Finance and Policy

Bills: HF4698, HF4608
Keywords: higher education, identity verification, enrollment fraud, funding, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, postsecondary education, community college, university, developmental education, remedial education, remediation, corequisite, co-requisite, English composition, college readiness, adult basic education, ABE, student placement, credit-bearing courses, noncredit courses
Summary: The committee first approved the March 26 minutes after Representative Coulter pointed out and moved a technical correction to add a missing “T” in “Regents.” The committee then took up HF 4698, which Representative Duran said would address enrollment fraud at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities by funding an automated identity-proofing system. Testimony from Chief Information Security Officer Craig Munson described a commercial software system that would verify student identities using a selfie and a state ID image, reduce ghost students and fraud, speed enrollment, and lessen staff time spent on manual investigations. Members focused heavily on privacy, data retention, and biometric concerns. Representative Cleveland asked what biometric data would be collected, and Munson said it would be limited to a selfie and ID images, not fingerprints or retinal scans. Chair Klippert and others urged stronger Chapter 13 protections and clearer data practices, while Chair Scott asked how long images would be stored; Munson said they should be deleted as soon as identity is validated, with possible revalidation later. Members also raised concerns about racial bias in biometric matching and the need for alternate verification methods. The bill was laid over, and Duran said he would work on the data practices with committee members. The committee then heard HF 4608, presented by Representative Allen for Representative Koznick, on developmental education reform. Allen said too many students are placed into remedial courses that do not count toward a degree, costing time and money and reducing completion rates. Jane Groatman of the International Institute of Minnesota supported the bill, describing students who spent years in noncredit remedial coursework and arguing for a one-semester cap on remedial classes and clearer notice that such credits do not count toward a degree. Mark Grant of Minnesota State College faculty opposed the bill’s approach, saying it imposed a one-size-fits-all model, could undermine open admissions, and should not limit colleges’ flexibility to meet diverse student needs. The bill was laid over for further consideration.
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MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 5/6/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Thank you, Commissioner. questions. Thank you, Commissioner.
  • We will start off with Commissioner Glistenbach and then have Commissioner Row be ready to go.
  • Thank you, Commissioner.
  • <00:26:23.039> is ready to go once the commissioner is ready to go once the commissioner is
  • Thank you, Commissioner.
Bills: HF3228, HF2441
Keywords: workers' compensation, insurance programs, employee protection, Minnesota statutes, safety regulations, prevailing wage, certified payroll, payroll reporting, construction contracts, public works, project registration, labor standards, contractor compliance, subcontractor reporting, state government, Department of Administration, Commissioner of Labor and Industry, Metropolitan Council, highway construction, public construction
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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Education (10-17-23)

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NV

Nevada 2025 Regular Session

Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor Jun 1st, 2025 at 11:30 pm

Commerce and Labor

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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26

Housing Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • one testifier that signed up who's testifying<00:08:12.319> virtually,<00:08:12.960> Commissioner
  • <00:08:13.440> Annie testifying virtually, Commissioner Annie testifying virtually, Commissioner
  • Commissioner,<00:08:17.680> welcome<00:08:17.919> to<00:08:18.080> the<00:08:18.240
  • Commissioner, welcome to the committee. Commissioner, welcome to the committee.
Bills: HF3403, HF2687, HF2381
Keywords: HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Insurance REVISED: Link Added Feb 17th, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So in some areas it said that the Commissioner required Commissioner's approval for rates as the...
  • So in some areas it said that the Commissioner, it required Commissioner's approval for rates.
  • can only disapprove if it's deemed... ...excessive and the Commissioner can only disapprove if it's
  • So do you not worry that if the commissioner uses... Thank you.
  • Solely in the hands of the Commissioner, right?
Bills: HB3048, HB3259, HB3646, HB3696, HB3780, HB3781, HB3802, HB3818, HB4294, HB4488, HB2929
Keywords: insurance, nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines, insurance regulation, Oklahoma, health insurance, contracting entities, medical providers, enrollment, beneficiary rights, property and casualty, rates, filing, Insurance Commissioner, regulation, property, regulations, actuary, rate filing, independent review
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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 46 Apr 23rd, 2026 at 09:30 am

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 45 Apr 22nd, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma House Floor Meeting

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AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Mar 4th, 2026

State Government

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KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Standing Committee on Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (3-3-22)

KY
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Interim Joint Committee on Education (8-20-24)