What happened on Monday, 17 February 2025
Ashe County, North Carolina
Officials express gratitude for utility workers' dedication during the hurricane recovery process.
Ashe County, North Carolina
County leaders and the Department of Social Services updated the Board of Commissioners Feb. 17 on housing losses, open disaster cases, donated temporary housing and state energy-assistance funds; DSS asked the board to press the state to restore NCWorks grant funding that the county was removed from.
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Finance and Taxation Committee voted 5-1 to give Senate Bill 22-81 a due-pass recommendation; the bill would raise the cigarette tax from $0.44 to $0.69 and extend taxes to e-cigarette and vaping products.
Education, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2105 was amended to exempt surveys administered or approved by licensed teachers or administrators "of a school, including a center for career and technical education," then passed as amended; committee debate focused on parental notification and the Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture said it will begin a mandatory milk-testing program next Monday to detect H5N1 in dairy herds, citing Colorado and California examples where testing helped identify and contain outbreaks.
Wake County, North Carolina
Advocates urge expansion of pretrial services instead of expanding jail facilities.
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee voted 4-2 for a "do not pass" recommendation on Senate Bill 23-78, which would have limited political subdivision budgets to the consumer price index, citing concerns about restricting fee-for-service revenues and essential services.
Education, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The committee passed an amended human-trafficking education bill that narrows required student education to grades 4–12, removes an annual faculty two-hour training mandate, adds tribal schools, and frames curriculum elements as required for schools while limiting certain prescriptive elements.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Board of Animal Health told a Senate committee that recent federal funding freezes and personnel changes are disrupting grants, inspection programs and emergency response capacity, putting state programs and farmers at risk.
Wake County, North Carolina
The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 17 held a public hearing and adopted a resolution authorizing up to $304.5 million in 2025 limited-obligation bonds to refinance amounts under a 2021 bond anticipation note for schools and to provide debt funds for the Cary Main EMS station. The board approved the action unanimously.
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee members discuss vaccination rights and parents' ability to opt out of mandates.
Education, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Education Committee voted to recommend "do not pass" on a bill that would have authorized intelligent-design content; members cited litigation risks and concerns about appropriateness in public school science instruction.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Committee explores regional salary variations and benefits for Oregon's public school districts.
Wake County, North Carolina
Commissioner Cheryl Stallings announced that Wake County will restructure its Health and Human Services operations effective July 1, creating separate Social Services and Public Health departments and appointing directors for each; Deputy County Manager Duane Holder will oversee the change and the Health and Human Services Board will remain a joint
Education, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The committee amended and passed a bill that would let the superintendent contract for state-provided accreditation options and changed language to avoid naming specific stakeholder organizations in statute.
Human Services, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Human Services Committee voted on a package of bills covering statutory language, public-health rules, reporting requirements and adult foster-care monitoring. Several bills passed out of committee; one measure to audit pregnancy resource centers was rejected after debate.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 313 directs the Department of Administrative Services to develop a plan for a potential statewide bargaining structure for licensed educators, prompted by a task force that met 16 times and recommended further study of a central-table/local-table model.
Wake County, North Carolina
At the Feb. 17 public comment period, a resident identified as Lou criticized Raleigh‑Durham International Airport (RDU) plans to develop land at Lake Crabtree Park, urged prioritizing alternative sites and called for a vetted land‑use master plan and preservation of parkland.
Education, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Education Committee amended and advanced a bill to require county superintendents to send certified-mail notice at least 14 days before annexation hearings to each owner of real property directly affected by a petition and to accept testimony about potential tax effects at the hearing.
Industry, Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee examines bill banning insurance practices that undermine co-payment assistance for patients.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 310 would restore the availability of fact finding in public education labor disputes at the request of a single party during the 30-day cooling-off period; the former chair who sponsored the bill said it would help avoid strikes, while school district associations urged a broader review and raised concerns it could delay settlement or"
Wake County, North Carolina
At the Feb. 17 public comment period, Peter Van Dorsten of North Carolina Interfaith Cash Bail Reform urged commissioners to reconsider a roughly $172 million plan to expand the detention facility and to instead expand pretrial services, benchmark against peer counties and invest in data systems to better manage jail populations.
Ashe County, North Carolina
Local officials report 211 households with unmet needs, focusing on energy and assistance programs.
Education, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Education Committee voted to give Senate Bill 2241 a "due pass" as amended after members said a clerical error had been corrected in consultation with counsel.
Industry, Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Industry, Business and Labor Committee further amended House Bill 1216 to prevent insurer ‘claw back’ of third‑party copay assistance toward a patient’s deductible and approved a motion for a due pass in committee after a roll-call vote.
Wake County, North Carolina
The Board approved schematic design for an 8,500-square-foot Sandy Plains Public Safety Station in northern Wake County that will house Northern Wake Fire, Wake County EMS and a sheriff drop‑in area. Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the design after staff presentations on site, building and sustainability features.
Education, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
A Senate Education Committee hearing heard testimony supporting Senate Bill 905, which would eliminate the requirement that school districts and related entities keep printed copies of Healthy and Safe School Plans and test results while requiring districts to post the materials online.
Ashe County, North Carolina
Local leaders push for timely federal funding and resources to assist hurricane victims.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Legislators advance funding for behavioral health services to reduce jail recidivism statewide
Industry, Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Industry, Business and Labor Committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 1454 that would bar state entities from requiring medical products unless individuals were first notified and given an opportunity to decline. Allison Hicks, general counsel to the Public Health Division, told the committee the language is overly broad and could bar
RICHARDSON ISD, School Districts, Texas
Board votes unanimously to reject grievance claims and uphold administrative decision
Ashe County, North Carolina
The board authorized the High Country Council of Governments to administer a Golden Leaf grant for a shell building at the county industrial park and received updates on local housing repair programs and regional housing capacity-building efforts.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Speaker emphasizes support for legal immigration while addressing fentanyl epidemic affecting youth.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
House Bill 1032 enhances municipality court oversight and establishes district court jurisdiction.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Representative Hedlund presented House Bill 14‑87 to transfer a small parcel of DOT land and authorize up to $4.9 million for construction of a combined Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Highway Patrol office in Minot. Agencies said they are losing leases and need purpose‑built space for evidence rooms and vehicle storage; no committee vote was
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
Alaska's new initiative aims to incentivize graduates to return home by addressing student debt.
Ashe County, North Carolina
The board approved revisions to the county's solid-waste decal policy, clarifying visibility requirements, small-business access and adding a one-replacement allowance per household per two-year decal cycle with proof of vehicle transaction.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
On Feb. 17 the Minnesota Senate Human Services Committee heard Department of Human Services officials present the governor and lieutenant governor's budget proposal, which includes proposed rate and program changes across disability waivers, substance use disorder services, recovery residences, long-term care and nursing facilities. Committee and (
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The committee voted to give House Bill 13‑19 a do‑pass recommendation after amending it to protect sensitive information. The retirement and investment office said a public website would reduce open‑records costs but will require a substantial initial build and ongoing maintenance.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
The House Education Committee on Feb. 17, 2025, reported House Joint Resolution 5 urging Congress and the president to reinstate the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self‑Determination Act of 2000 and to make its funding mechanism permanent. The committee moved the resolution out with individual recommendations and an attached fiscal note after a
Ashe County, North Carolina
The Ash County Board approved amendments to state debris-removal contracts contingent on FEMA approval and received updates on Army Corps waterways work, private-bridge funding talks and FEMA application backlogs.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Committee endorses Senate file 1360 to raise farm vehicle speed limit statewide to 35 mph.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House Appropriations Committee recommended a do‑pass on House Bill 14‑85, which raises the monthly personal allowance residents may keep from $100 to $110; committee members said the bill is straightforward and will not affect Social Security benefits.
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The House Education Committee held the first hearing on House Bill 28, a three-year pilot that would provide up to $8,000 per year (maximum $24,000) in student loan repayments to former Alaskans who return to work as full‑time public school teachers or state employees. The committee set an amendment deadline and held the bill over for further work;
Ashe County, North Carolina
The Ash County Board of Commissioners approved reclassifying a vacant Department of Social Services position to an Income Maintenance Investigator 2 and heard updates on disaster case management, energy-assistance allocations and requests to restore NCWorks funding.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senate File 1395, which permits qualified participants to request signage that directs the public to externally mounted, publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs), was amended (A4) to clarify qualifying criteria, require the requesting party to pay costs, and direct road authorities to determine sign locations. The committee sent
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
University of Alaska expands partnerships to address workforce training in aviation and maritime sectors.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House Appropriations Committee recommended a do‑not‑pass on House Bill 13‑37, a proposal to create up to $10 million in grants for mental‑health and substance‑use services in county jails. Sponsors and state behavioral‑health officials disagreed about overlaps with existing programs and whether Human Services should administer ongoing funding.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Kansas leaders offer prayers for strength, health, and collaboration at chamber meeting.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senate File 1158, which permits state troopers and other specified law enforcement personnel to acquire surplus badges after a state seal update, was recommended to pass by the Transportation Committee after an author's amendment (A2) changed sale language to provide badges at no cost.
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee votes on motion addressing rising property tax revenues funding UND medical school.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Committee of the Whole reported a package of bills favorably, moving measures on 9-1-1 administration, memorial highway designations, veteran license-plate rules, corrections education and county fair board membership forward for consideration by the full House.
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Representative Mike Schatz presented House Bill 12‑44 to create a nonrefundable state income‑tax credit for homeschooling expenses (capped at $1,000 joint/$500 single); senators questioned its reach and an amendment to make the credit refundable was withdrawn pending legal review of constitutional gifting concerns.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senate File 823 was advanced to fix a 2023 drafting error so money appropriated for the Trunk Highway 282 project goes directly to MnDOT instead of requiring Scott County to advance $4.9 million up front.
Committee on Legislative Modernization, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Bill prohibits use of AI platforms controlled by hostile nations on state devices.
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Representatives testified on two similar bills (House Bill 11‑52 and House Bill 12‑32) to change Century Code language so residential lots with standalone garages or outbuildings in residential subdivisions are taxed as residential, not commercial, until evidence of commercial use exists.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate Transportation Committee recommended passage of Senate File 1360, a bill to make the statewide speed limit for implements of husbandry 35 miles per hour for consistency across counties. The measure was brought by Senator Johnson Stewart and supported by the Minnesota State Patrol.
Committee on Legislative Modernization, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The Committee on Legislative Modernization worked and forwarded multiple IT-related bills: HB 2271 (removing sunset on SB 291 provisions) and HB 2270 (updates to executive branch IT authority) were recommended favorably; HB 2313, a bill banning access to certain foreign-controlled AI platforms on state devices, was passed out of committee after pro
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Finance and Tax Committee voted 4–2 to recommend 'do not pass' on Senate Concurrent Resolution 40‑23, which would have put a statewide 1‑mill property tax for the University of North Dakota School of Medicine on the ballot.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Coalition seeks state commitment after distributing $100 million in grants for social impact.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Lawmakers discuss how state laws may align with changing federal crop insurance rules.
Committee on Legislative Modernization, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The Legislative Office of Information Technology Services described steps including U.S.-based Microsoft 365 storage, automated asset inventory, 24/7 SOC monitoring, data loss prevention, role-based/time-limited access and plans for zero-trust VPN replacement.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
University of Alaska officials told a House Finance subcommittee that nearly 27,000 graduates since 2013 show strong earnings and high in‑state residence rates, but legislators pressed for year‑by‑year trends, program performance and an FY2026 recruitment funding request.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The North Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 1032, a comprehensive rewrite creating Chapter 40‑18.1 to clarify municipal‑court procedures, transfers to district court, prosecutor presence for certain misdemeanors and rules for abolishing municipal courts. Supporters said the bill modernizes an outdated chapter; opponents pressed for
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Groundbreak outlines plans for startup loans and equity enhancements to support new businesses.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Lawmakers replaced device‑ and app‑based age‑verification methods with an ID‑based approach in Senate Bill 23‑80; the committee unanimously approved the amendment and then recommended the bill with the amendment.
Committee on Legislative Modernization, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Judicial Branch IT leaders told the Committee on Legislative Modernization they installed endpoint detection, established a disaster recovery site in Johnson County, migrated public websites and email to kscourt.gov, and scheduled a CISA assessment as part of Senate Bill 291 compliance.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
Japan agrees to invest $1 trillion in the US amid revised trade strategies.
Appropriations, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislators introduce initiative allowing mothers in prison to have their infants with them.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The committee voted 4‑1 to recommend moving the securities commissioner’s duties under the elected insurance commissioner. Supporters cited administrative efficiencies and access to enforcement resources; one senator opposed citing concerns about independence and appointment versus election.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Sheriff East emphasizes the need for judicial review in proposed eviction law changes.
2025 Legislature Alaska, Alaska
At a Feb. 17 Senate Finance hearing ADA reported its strongest recent statutory net income and reviewed investments and projects including loan participations, a methanol plant, Ambler Access and Anwar lease work; senators requested portfolio delinquency lists, project details and local‑hire plans.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Groundbreak initiative aims to unlock $5.3 billion for wealth-building in Minnesota.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Industry and Business Committee voted 5-0 to give a do‑pass recommendation to a major insurance bill after adopting a package of amendments that carve out federal crop insurance from rebating rules, tighten claim reopening timelines, and adjust definitions for large commercial risks and arbitration for surplus lines.
Appropriations, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Appropriations Committee considered a package of bills covering school device policy, an audit of Commerce programs, health‑care reimbursement changes, research‑park funding, residential care provider reporting, maternal‑infant program in corrections, dental coverage for Medicaid expansion and juvenile competency processes. The committee
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The committee approved an A‑1 amendment and passed Senate File 7‑75 to create an ombudsperson for agricultural and food‑processing workers housed in the Department of Employment and Economic Development; the bill was referred to the Agriculture Committee by voice vote.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
House Bill 2378 would create an expedited affidavit process allowing a property owner or agent to ask law enforcement to remove an unauthorized person from a dwelling; supporters said it shortens months‑long evictions, while the Kansas Sheriffs Association urged clarifying amendments and suggested notarization and judicial‑review questions.
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At a Feb. 17 Senate Finance hearing in Juneau, lawmakers pressed Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (ADA) officials about a proposed corporate guarantee that could expose ADA to up to $50 million to backstop FEED work on a phased gas pipeline. ADA says funds would remain on its books and exposure would be limited to completed work;
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Industry and Business Committee voted unanimously to recommend a do-not-pass on Senate Bill 2394 after members said a similar measure already addressed the subject.
Appropriations, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved an amendment clarifying allowable reimbursements from the Agricultural Diversification and Development Fund and postponed final committee action pending additional information from the Department of Agriculture.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Sen. Kupek introduced a bill to create grants for dental assisting and dental hygiene schools to expand capacity, equipment and faculty; stakeholders told the committee programs are at maximum enrollment and the request was laid over for possible inclusion.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
HB 2372 would abolish an existing entity and establish a Kansas Firefighters Memorial Advisory Committee and relocate the state fallen firefighters memorial from the Capitol Plaza to the Kansas Firefighters Museum in Wichita; the State Fire Marshal offered neutral testimony and said the fire service had not objected.
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
The department advances two rules addressing human trafficking and adult safe home certification.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Lawmakers address unmet counseling requirements and the impact of private sector competition.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Committee members approve 10 mills tax reduction across all property classes totaling $120 million.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Sen. Umu Verbatim and Film North director Robert Ndondelei urged the Jobs Committee to fund a one‑time, statewide film workforce training pilot; Film North requested $400,000 for FY2026 to study and pilot a program and develop a sustainable statewide curriculum.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
House Bill 2279 would exempt rules adopted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks from a statutory requirement that rules expected to cost $1 million or more over five years receive legislative approval; supporters said the exemption preserves agency timeliness, opponents said it weakens the REINS Act and risks unchecked regulatory costs.
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
Staff presented a proposed amendment to Section 120.65 to align appointment and retention of administrative law judges with judges of compensation claims. The committee heard concerns from DOA leadership about conflicts of interest and procedural differences, then voted to forward the material to legislative leaders.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Representative Eric Murphy presented an amended version of House Bill 11-61 proposing central institutional pools for funds tied to vacant full-time equivalent positions at institutions under the State Board of Higher Education; the bill drew widespread testimony and mixed reaction from higher-education leaders and was left in committee for further
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The committee heard and voted to give a due-pass recommendation to House Bill 1382, which would add 3¢ per gallon to the motor fuels tax and distribute the proceeds evenly to counties, cities and townships; the committee vote to give the bill a due-pass was 13 yeas, 7 nays and 3 absent.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Sen. Umu Verbatim and Ujamaa Place leaders asked the Senate Jobs and Economic Development Committee for $2.5 million in FY2026 and $2.5 million in FY2027 to expand job training, GED enrollment and mental-health supports for Black men aged 18–30; the bill was laid over for possible inclusion.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The Committee on Federal and State Affairs heard testimony on HB 2028, a technical bill that would remove sunset provisions for youth and senior lifetime hunting licenses; sponsors said it carries no new cost to the state, while members asked for caution about fee-funded agency revenue impacts.
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JAPC staff proposed amending Section 120.534 to limit emergency rule renewals to one year pending legislative ratification and to require notice to JAPC to start ratification procedures. The committee voted to forward the staff proposals to the Senate President and House Speaker.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
House Bill 15-16, proposing a school board observer role, received a committee do-not-pass recommendation after brief discussion; the committee vote was 7-3-4 in favor of do not pass.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
House Bill 1575 would change the percentage formulas used to calculate property tax relief: residential from 9% to 6.25% and commercial/ag from 10% to 8.5%. Committee discussion flagged a larger-than-expected fiscal note and possible implementation questions.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Dibble highlights risks to Minnesota jobs and economy from halted federal funding.
Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Law enforcement highlights increasing cryptocurrency use in drug transactions and illicit activities.
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
The Department of Children and Families said it finalized signage content for residential treatment and children's safe homes and has submitted a notice of final rule for a new adult safe‑home certification process created by 2023 legislation.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Education Committee adopted two amendments to House Bill 15-27 that add a working definition of antisemitism tied to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance and incorporate the matter into the next standards review; the bill was recommended for passage as amended.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Members described a funding package for House Bill 1176 that creates a Property Tax Relief Fund and redirects legacy earnings into it; committee reviewed fiscal allocations and approved an amendment restricting override timing and election type.
Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Officials question the effectiveness of cannabis bills amid increasing fentanyl overdose deaths.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Education Committee approved amendments and recommended a due pass for House Bill 13-63, which as amended requires schools to maintain cardiac emergency plans and provide brief defibrillator awareness training to appropriate school personnel.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House Finance and Tax Committee amended House Bill 1168 to reduce the legislature-required mill levy from 60 to 50, a 10-mill reduction applying to all classes of property, and approved an amendment that identifies funding buckets for the measure.
Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Kansas experiences daily fentanyl-related deaths attributed to drug trafficking from Mexican cartels.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislative committee votes 11-1 to urge Supreme Court reconsider marriage definition ruling
Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Testimony reveals cartels use money remitters to launder billions to Mexico each year
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The North Dakota House Education Committee voted to recommend 'do not pass' on two bills that would have altered school counselor staffing and required periodic psychological evaluations, citing existing DPI oversight and questions about scope and cost.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Judiciary Committee voted 7-6 to recommend a do-not-pass on House Concurrent Resolution 3021, a proposed constitutional amendment that would alter rulemaking authority and liability protections for judges.
Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Legislators propose fee on international wire transfers to fund drug enforcement efforts in Kansas.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Judiciary Committee voted to pass House Concurrent Resolution 3028, which asks the legislature to study victim services and reentry programs for survivors of human trafficking, with an emphasis on reentry and workforce connections.
Committee on Financial Institutions and Pensions, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
HB 2337 would charge a $7.50 fee on international transfers of $500 or less and 1.5% on transfers above $500, direct revenue to tax credits and three law‑enforcement funds, and create a misdemeanor offense related to unlawful wire transfers. Supporters said funds are needed to fight fentanyl trafficking; industry witnesses warned the fee could push
Committee on Local Government, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Committee approves HB 2160 to enhance whistleblower protections for municipal employees.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Judiciary Committee voted 11-1 to recommend House Concurrent Resolution 3013, which urges the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider the federal definition of marriage, a multi-state effort proponents described as correcting past errors.
Committee on Local Government, Standing, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The Committee on Local Government voted to advance House Bill 2160, which would extend whistleblower protections to municipal employees, add statutory definitions for malfeasance and misappropriation, and permit employees to sue in district court.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Judiciary Committee voted to recommend House Bill 1596 as amended, converting most low-level tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) possession cases for adults to a $150 noncriminal citation and directing similar cases involving people under 18 into the juvenile system as infractions.
Judiciary, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Lawmakers introduce bill to limit public access to warrant and subpoena details for safety.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Jim Fleming advocates for House Bill 1066 to enhance training funding for low-income seniors.
Judiciary, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The Senate Judiciary Committee on the final day before turnaround advanced several bills, including legislation to seal case, warrant and subpoena records (SB204), authorize notices to appear for unavailable witnesses (SB203), clarify enforcement of restrictive covenants (SB241), remove agency deference in administrative review (SB222), and allow a
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Human Services Committee approved an amendment and then gave a unanimous do-pass recommendation to Senate Bill 2297, which reorganizes the order of decision-makers for medical consent involving incapacitated individuals and minors and clarifies who may act absent a court order.
Federal and State Affairs, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Committee passes amendment to restrict historical horse race machines to one Sedgwick County facility.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
House Bill 1068, which reorganizes language on autopsy reports, working papers and images into Title 23 and clarifies who may receive those records, received a unanimous do-pass recommendation from the Senate Human Services Committee.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Board revises policies to include tribal schools and focus on grades 4 through 12
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Public Utilities Commission told the Senate committee that complex dockets, rising public participation and newly assigned duties from 2024 permitting reform require additional staff, tribal consultation capacity, gas‑sector modeling and IT maintenance; commissioners also highlighted recent regulatory outcomes including $1.7 billion of rejected
Federal and State Affairs, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee voted to pass Senate Bill 260, which amends the Kansas Pari‑Mutuel Racing Act to change licensing rules and direct a split of historical horse race (HHR) tax revenues to the Kansas Horse Breeding Development Fund and Horse Fair Racing Benefit Fund; the measure includes an amendment limiting HHR machine
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Education Committee voted Thursday to advance or amend six education-related bills, including measures on charter schools, school annexation notice, accreditation options, human-trafficking education and parental notice for certain student surveys; it rejected a bill to add intelligent design to school curricula.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Human Services Committee voted 6-0 to give a "do pass" recommendation to House Bill 1066, which sets an initial $12 hourly compensation rate for participants in the Senior Community Service Employment Program to increase federal fund use and reduce state administrative costs.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Commerce told the Senate Environment and Climate Committee on Feb. 17 that more than $1 billion in federal awards and contracts that support state energy programs are frozen and that the department's governor-requested operating ask is $14.25 million per year. Officials said the freezes could delay or endx
Financial Institutions and Insurance, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Senate Bill 42 establishes online insurance verification for motor vehicle liability in Kansas.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislators debate safety concerns and regulations as micro school bill advances.
Financial Institutions and Insurance, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Senate Bill 139, a bill making corrections and updating definitions in the state banking code including provisions affecting trust companies, was reported favorably by the Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Caucus leaders emphasize commitment to defend reproductive rights amid national anti-abortion threats.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee members debate house bill 1491 before passing do not recommend motion 9 to 5.
Financial Institutions and Insurance, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Senate Bill 121, described by staff as an accreditation bill adopting NAIC model provisions and adding exemptions for self-funded health plans maintained by governments and certain churches, passed the committee with two amendments and was reported favorably.
Financial Institutions and Insurance, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The Senate Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance voted to pass Senate Bill 42 as amended, a measure to create a web-based motor vehicle insurance verification system and to amend related statutes; the committee approved a technical amendment and discussed system downtime, insurer immunity and continued need for motorists to carry proof.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Education Committee voted a do‑not‑pass recommendation on House Bill 14‑91 but received notice the High School Activities Association’s board approved creation of an independent appeals/hearing body to review certain eligibility decisions.
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The Department of Health told the committee it contracted a vendor and built a sickle cell disease and trait registry, began intake for newborns in May 2024, and filed notice of rule development for forms in February 2025.
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Senate Bill 80 amends tenant definitions for deer hunting permits in Kansas.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
House Bill 14‑72, which would create a "micro‑school" classification and exempt such sites from some local codes, divided the House Education Committee. The panel passed a narrow amendment removing a criminal‑history exemption but ultimately deadlocked 7‑7 on both a do‑pass and a do‑not‑pass recommendation; the committee opted to send the bill to
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
The committee amended Senate Bill 184 to restrict the Department of Health and Environment's authority to collect charges to amounts assessed under the Kansas Dry Cleaner Environmental Response Act, restored a lower civil penalty cap and clarified corrective‑action payment rules, then passed the bill out of committee favorably as amended.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Education Committee amended House Bill 12‑22 to require school boards to adopt policies giving students the voluntary opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each school day and recommended the bill for a due pass to the floor.
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
Representative Anthony Esposito presented HB 305, a proposal to amend Chapter 120 that would require an eight-year sunset review of agency rules, add retrospective cost‑benefit analysis and require express legislative authority for rulemaking.
Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Education Committee reconsidered House Bill 14‑97, approved an amendment to align the text with the version in the committee's "laws" document, added an emergency clause, and voted to give the bill a due‑pass recommendation to the floor.
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
Committee unanimously confirms Walt Trewiler's four-year term as Florida Public Counsel from 2025.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Mike Schatz advocates for state income tax credit for homeschooling families in Texas
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate adopts bills for mental health services and K-12 education funding amid debates.
Public Health and Welfare, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
Committee approves changes to align nurse anesthetist prescribing with existing APRN regulations
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
The Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight unanimously approved Walt Treuerweiler to a four-year term as Public Counsel beginning March 1, 2025. The committee noted only one applicant met the advertised requirements and praised Treuerweiler’s recent work representing utility customers.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
House files propose gender restrictions and funding shifts reflecting Christian nationalist ideals.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Finance and Tax Committee voted 4-2 to give a do-not-pass recommendation on Senate Concurrent Resolution 40-23, which would have placed the constitutionally authorized 1-mill state property levy for the University of North Dakota State Medical Center before voters; senators debated fiscal impacts and replacement funding options.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
A roundup of final Senate action Feb. 17, including passage of education, veterans, and housing bills and defeats of multiple foreign-adversary measures.
Public Health and Welfare, Standing, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
A Senate committee passed a substitute for Senate Bill 67 that inserts prescribing language for certified registered nurse anesthetists, aligning it with language copied from KSA 60 five-eleven 30; the Kansas Medical Society said the change preserves physician or dentist orders, while one senator warned it increases opioid prescribers.
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
Activists highlight numerous troubling incidents impacting local Pride celebrations this year.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Finance and Tax Committee heard two similar bills that would change state tax code so residential lots with standalone garages or outbuildings in residential subdivisions are taxed as residential rather than commercial; committee members asked for more input from county assessors and the Association of Counties and took no action.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 23-85 created a receivership program for mobile home parks in severe disrepair, required annual ownership disclosures, added tenant protections and set limits on fees; the Senate passed the bill unanimously with one absence.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Elected officials request wisdom and civility in today's decision-making process.
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
Deputy Auditor General Matthew Tracy told the legislative committee that operational and federal-awards audits between late 2023 and early 2025 identified recurring problems in capital-asset controls, contracting, information-technology access and oversight at several state agencies, including a troubled audit of PRIDE and questioned premium short
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Leah Isaac emphasizes the importance of survivor testimony in addressing human trafficking issues.
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
On Feb. 17 the North Dakota Senate rejected multiple bills intended to limit land ownership and development by foreign adversaries, including measures that would have extended prior restrictions and created new enforcement paths; sponsors said overlapping House legislation reduces the need for some proposals.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Senators offered remarks honoring Burnsville public safety personnel who were killed while responding to a domestic violence call and announced a memorial at the InterContinental St. Paul River Site.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
A survivor shares her harrowing journey, urging systemic reform to aid victims.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate voted to adopt committee reports and re-referred Senate File 1268 to the Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention. Bills on the introduction calendar were given first reading and referred to committees as listed.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Minnesota representatives address concerns over abortion-related legislation's impact on grieving parents.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Representative Laurie Van Winkle presented HCR 3021 proposing removal of judicial immunity in civil and criminal cases for certain acts and directing vacancies to be filled by a bipartisan appointment committee; opponents including the governor’s legal counsel and the State Bar raised procedural and practical objections.
2025 Legislature MO, Missouri
Senators address public safety bills while dividing on accountability for St. Louis policing
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Minnesota legislators reaffirm commitment to religious liberty against Christian nationalist rhetoric.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Supporters of HCR 3013 told the House Judiciary Committee that Obergefell v. Hodges was wrongly decided and asked legislators to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to restore a traditional definition of marriage; opponents, including civil-rights groups, said the resolution would roll back rights and recommended a do-not-pass.
2025 Legislature MO, Missouri
Missouri Senate leaders sparred over Senate Bills 52 and 44 as the chamber entered its seventh week; proponents framed the measures as public-safety priorities, while the minority leader said they threaten local control in St. Louis City. Committee hearings continue and the bills remain on the informal calendar.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Caucus leaders urged protection of recent Minnesota reproductive laws, warned a federal Comstock Act enforcement or other measures could curtail care, and outlined state-level priorities including the Equal Rights Amendment and opposing bills they say target trans people and abortion access.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Representative Steve Vetter asked the Judiciary Committee to direct legislative management to study services and reentry supports for human-trafficking victims; advocates, service providers and a survivor described gaps in data, protection and long-term supports.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
AB 3 aims to increase mandatory arbitration cap from $50,000 to $100,000 for efficiency.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
MALSI addresses teacher recruitment, funding initiatives, and strategic planning for agriculture education.
Judiciary, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
A bill sponsored by Representative Liz Conmey would lower some possession thresholds and create a traffic-like citation process for the smallest amounts of marijuana and THC, seeking to reduce court and prosecutor workload; law-enforcement and public-safety groups told the committee they have concerns about deterrence and repeat offenders.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
John McCormick of the Nevada Supreme Court presented AB65 to broaden guardianship investigators' duties, remove a staff cap in the Guardianship Compliance Office, and move special immigrant juvenile language into chapter 159A; stakeholders support the bill's goals but raised issues about fingerprinting language and timing of notice to proposed ward
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
GreenSeam testified about work to build an ag-tech and ag-business talent pipeline, support entrepreneurship, and partner with schools and colleges; Mankato-area educators and students described benefits of local support for an FFA program.
2025 Legislature FL, Florida
The Auditor General’s office told the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee that 2022–23 local government audit reports showed repeated internal-control failures, budgeting problems and a cluster of special districts meeting statutory financial-emergency indicators; the committee voted to pursue action against one local government that failed to res
Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The North Dakota Senate passed Senate Bill 2,100 to require certain emergency medical services (EMS) training be affiliated with licensed EMS training centers. Supporters said the change standardizes training; opponents warned it could reduce rural volunteer training availability and increase costs.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Presenters for AB3 proposed raising the mandatory nonbinding arbitration cap from $50,000 to $100,000 to move more civil cases into arbitration, shorten resolution times and reduce district court dockets; stakeholders asked questions about evidentiary rules, appellate records and access for low-income litigants.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
University representatives express opposition to House Bill 1161 despite proposed amendments.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
County fair representatives told the committee about how AGRI grants and premium funds support fair infrastructure, ag education and access for exhibitors; they urged continued state support.
2025 Joint Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
Burrard emphasizes new building necessity for Idaho State University's technological advancement and growth.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The board introduces non-live online training options to streamline security officer certification.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Chair Kirk Hendrick and board staff gave the Assembly Judiciary Committee an overview of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and presented Assembly Bill 58, which would streamline administrative approvals for new games and related technology and remove duplicative registrations for certain cash/ticket devices.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Counselors in rural areas struggle with shortages as DPI issues compliance notices.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Two legislatively funded rural mental health specialists told the committee they fielded hundreds of sessions and outreach contacts in 2024 and urged continued support; committee staff said the program's base appropriation is $520,000 for the biennium.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Regulations now allow non-live online training for aspiring security officers in the state.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Citizen counties in Nevada implement new language access programs but face funding sustainability issues.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Representative Eric Murphy presented an amended version of HB1161 to create central, institution-held pools for funds tied to vacant full-time-equivalent positions and require reporting by the State Board of Higher Education to the legislative budget section. University leaders and the State Board urged caution, saying the change could reduce local
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Presenters described Minnesota's Farm Business Management (FBM) program, its reach and role in farm financial resilience. Representative Nelson moved House File 653 to increase FBM challenge-grant funding; the committee laid the bill over for future consideration.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Representatives of the North Dakota Appraisal Board told a Senate committee that House Bill 1080 is intended to bring state law regulating appraisal management companies into compliance with Title XI of FIRREA and the federal AMC rule; committee closed the hearing and requested consolidated amendment language for future consideration.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Nevada Commission on Ethics asked the money committees for funding to build a new case management and publication system to replace a limited current platform, citing improved accuracy, reporting and customer service; the agency is not requesting additional positions this session.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
House Bill 15 27, which requires review of K–12 standards to include instruction on contemporary manifestations of antisemitism, passed committee as amended after lawmakers added the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition and clarified timing for standards review.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Members of the House Ag Finance and Policy Committee heard testimony on funding increases for the Minnesota Agriculture Education Leadership Council and related grant programs. Chair Anderson moved House File 711; the bill was laid over for later consideration.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The committee recommended do not pass on House Bill 15 16, the school-board observer proposal, following a brief discussion and recorded roll call.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Governor's Office for New Americans told the joint money committees that $25 million allocated for language access under AB 480 is largely unspent, with agencies so far requesting roughly $5.8 million; the director asked to extend expenditure deadlines and recommended allowing cities and counties to access funds.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Industry and Business Committee voted 5-0 to give a due-pass recommendation to House Bill 1045, which would authorize an application fee for non‑live online apprentice security training and require renewal and late fees for nonlicensed officers and owners with at least 10% interest in private security or detective agencies.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Hannah Barnhart supports additional funding for farm business management to aid farmers' financial literacy.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House Education Committee adopted amendments to HB1363 requiring cardiac emergency response plans and limited CPR/defibrillator training for appropriate school personnel, then recommended the bill for passage as amended.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Legislators amend laws to allow cigar lounges to operate without prior sales requirements.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada asked the legislature’s money committees for a $37.2 million biennial collection funded mainly by the annual mill assessment, proposed near historical limits, and requested four technical positions to handle growing contested cases and complex filings.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Lawmakers heard testimony supporting House File 653, which would increase funding for Farm Business Management challenge grants by $750,000 annually (a $1.5 million biennial increase) to expand instructor capacity and reduce tuition barriers for beginning and transitioning farmers. The bill was laid over pending budget forecast.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The committee voted 5‑1 to recommend a due pass on Senate Bill 2281, a proposal to raise North Dakota’s cigarette tax (from 44¢ to 69¢, per sponsor’s notes) and to add comparable taxes on electronic cigarettes and vaping products. Supporters said the change aims to reduce youth use; opponents argued the levy is regressive and questioned using taxes
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House Education Committee voted to recommend 'do not pass' on companion bills HB1449 and HB1490 after members questioned enforcement, cost and whether the measures would single out school counselors.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Nevada introduces blockchain technology for domestic partnerships and upcoming presidential election certification.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Committee reviews House File 10 to tackle Minnesota's budget deficit issues.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee voted 4‑2 to recommend a do‑not‑pass on Senate Bill 2378, which would have capped political subdivision budgets to the consumer price index (with voter override). Senators raised concerns that the proposal would restrict fee‑for‑service revenues and could force cuts to essential local services.
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Crystal's community initiative successfully reopened its grocery store despite funding shortfalls.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
The Assembly Committee on Government Affairs heard AB72, a Secretary of State-sponsored bill that would require separate bonds for each document‑preparer business, establish a professional code for notaries and clarify that electronic notarial acts must be performed by notaries physically present in Nevada; testimony was mostly supportive and no on
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
House File 27, carried by Rep. Backer, would bar state work toward a MinnesotaCare "public option" waiver and rescind an appropriation; the Health Finance and Policy Committee voted to re-refer the bill to Commerce, Finance and Policy after two-minute testimony slots from insurers, hospitals, employers and patient advocates.
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senator Woznick promotes financial support to bolster North Dakota's dairy processing industry.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco "Cisco" Aguilar told the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs his office is pursuing Project Orion to replace the SilverFlume business portal, implemented a statewide voter registration management system and has piloted blockchain for domestic partnerships and election certification.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee voted to give amended House Bill 1440 a do-pass recommendation after removing a new exemption for pipe tobacco and clarifying permit language. The bill lets new cigar lounges operate for a first year without prior cigar-sales history and keeps a 15% gross-receipts requirement for renewal; opponents said the
2025 Joint Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
Idaho proposes funding for offices, military readiness, police facilities, research labs, and veterans centers.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The House Health Finance and Policy Committee voted 11-10 on Feb. 17 to send House File 10 to the Committee on State Government Finance and Policy. The bill, carried by Rep. Isaac Schultz, would remove MinnesotaCare eligibility for people who are not lawfully present; supporters said it would save state dollars, while hospitals, physicians and many
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2342, amended in committee, rephrases a proposed incentive as a processing (not production) incentive for new dairy processors, changes quantity units and removes a direct $10 million appropriation in favor of a mechanism to seek ad‑fund support. The committee approved the bill as amended (motion: due pass).
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
House committee narrowly approves vaccination bill with significant industry implications.
2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
Attorney General Aaron D. Ford told the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs his office is organized around five policy priorities and highlighted recent consumer recoveries, Medicaid fraud judgments and active enforcement against notario fraud and other scams.
2025 Joint Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
State Controller Brandon Wolf told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee that the Business Information Infrastructure Fund (BIF) that financed LUMA work will expire and the controller's office seeks general‑fund and dedicated‑fund authority to keep key staff and infrastructure in place.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Kraft proposes to reduce EV fees while funding greenhouse gas mitigation projects in Minnesota.
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2363 would reduce the school-mill levy applied to agricultural land from 60 mills to 30 mills (effectively halving that portion), a change proponents said would address the heavy property-tax burden borne by agricultural landowners in many counties. Advocates asked the committee to include ag land relief in any final property-tax reform
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The committee took recorded votes on a sequence of House bills. This roundup lists each bill mentioned in the transcript with the committee’s formal action and the recorded tally(s).
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Officials address need for enhanced fraud detection and accountability training in Minnesota
2025 Joint Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
The Department of Administration's insurance office asked the committee for an additional property‑value analyst after identifying widespread over‑valuation in agency property records and limited ability to recover prior overpayments.
2025 Joint Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
Legislators reviewed the permanent building fund and Division of Public Works portfolio, including $1.9 billion in active projects and a set of FY2026 capital and maintenance requests spanning higher education, military readiness, and state facilities.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Deputy Commissioner Stacy Christiansen told a legislative committee that the Office of Grants Management has implemented statutory changes from 2023 including mandatory pre-award risk assessments, a public grantee-evaluation portal and expanded enforcement powers; the office has completed more than 1,500 risk assessments and used termination powers
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2254 would authorize a one‑time $5 million appropriation to the Department of Transportation to grant Minot, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Fargo funds and commission a study of fixed-route and paratransit funding formulas. Proponents said federal reclassification and the end of COVID-relief funds have strained local transit systems.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Legislators discuss proposed $62 annual fee for electric vehicles to support infrastructure funding.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Lawmakers advanced several bills related to vaccine exemptions, public information and research limits. The committee approved multiple amendments, recorded close roll calls on some measures and directed additional work on information‑sharing and implementation details.
2025 Joint Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee reviewed the Department of Administration's FY2026 budget request, including a plea to stabilize the governor's housing fund and ongoing concerns about dedicated fund accounting and deferred maintenance funding.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
Bill allows property owners to amend deeds to remove unlawful restrictions on property sales.
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Witnesses urged senators to support Senate Bill 2390, a Rural Catalyst Challenge Grant, and related House Bill 1524 to increase staff capacity at regional councils. Testimony emphasized matching requirements, examples of shovel-ready projects, and the councils' role in accessing federal and private funds.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
A Minnesota House committee heard House File 189, a bill to raise annual electric vehicle (EV) registration fees to better match gasoline-tax contributions for roads and bridges. Sponsor Rep. Zalesnikar said the proposal would set the fee at about $137 per year based on mileage math; an A1 amendment from Rep. Kraft that would have reduced some fees
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The committee adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 269 that prevents the Department of Health from requiring backflow-prevention assemblies to be inspected more frequently than once every three years for low-hazard systems and once per year for high-hazard systems; members cited inspection cost and inspector availability concerns.
Business, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Preston French introduces himself as a senior athlete and new page for the session.
Appropriations - Government Operations Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Witnesses told the Appropriations - Government Operations Division that reauthorizing Senate Bill 2228 with a $1 million appropriation would help sustain and reopen small-town grocery stores, assist succession planning and support collaborative distribution efforts across North Dakota.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
HF 72 aims to ensure nonprofit funds benefit public good, not political campaigns.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The Senate Government Organization Committee voted to report Senate Bill 38 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it pass; the bill lets individual owners record an amendment removing unlawful restrictions from deeds and lets common-interest governing bodies remove unlawful restrictions by board action.
Business, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
House Bill 149 would require companies that call consumers based on mortgage-trigger leads to disclose they are not the consumer's current lender and that they purchased a mortgage lead; the committee approved the bill after sponsor testimony and questions about enforcement.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
West Virginia Senate begins session with collective prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
Business, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
House Bill 151 would require licensing agencies to provide annual, itemized reports to the Legislature on counts of licensees, applications, denials and disciplinary actions; the committee approved sending the bill to the House after hearing an academic witness.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The committee adopted an amendment to modernize the Political Contribution Refund (PCR) process and laid over House File 73, which would raise the PCR refund and allow electronic filing, for possible inclusion in an omnibus bill.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate adopted Senate Resolution 6 recognizing the Sport Fish Restoration program's role in conservation funding; the senator from Upshur highlighted cumulative contributions since 1939.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The committee referred House File 69 to the Education Policy Committee after testimony from school boards and municipal groups arguing that forcing odd-year districts into even-year elections would erode local control and could disrupt ranked-choice voting plans in some cities.
Business, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The committee voted to send House Bill 122 to the floor to remove a license for glamour photography; sponsors said only two licensees exist and no recent consumer complaints were reported.
2025 Legislature WV, West Virginia
The West Virginia Senate on Feb. 14 approved House Bill 2024 and House Bill 2025, updating terminology in the state personal income tax and corporate net income tax acts to align certain definitions with federal law; both bills were declared effective from passage.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The committee moved House File 66 to the General Register after testimony from minor-party officials and discussion about the barriers short filing windows create for minor-party and independent candidates in special elections.
Business, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The House Business Committee approved sending House Bill 121 to the floor to remove the state license requirement for makeup artists. Sponsors said the license is rarely used and no consumer complaints appeared in recent years.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Senate passes a bill to name a bridge in Oklahoma County after Donald Ray Ward.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The House Elections and Government Operations Committee voted to move House File 72 to the General Register after debate over whether state-funded nonprofits and corporations should be barred from spending on elections and how broadly to define recipients of state benefits.
Business, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The House Business Committee voted to send House Concurrent Resolution 7 to the floor after sponsors and an industry witness described federal programs they said could undermine state-regulated title insurance.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Burnsville community remembers Officers Rugi and Elmstrand and firefighter Finseth one year later
Commerce and Human Resources, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Legal representatives urge committee to reject bill undermining transparency in workers' comp tests.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Lawmakers in the Minnesota House of Representatives remembered three first responders who were killed Feb. 18, 2024 in Burnsville, urging continued support for first-responder families and observing a moment of silence.
Commerce and Human Resources, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Senator Murray investigates acute stress disorder diagnoses lowering veterans' disability payments.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
On Feb. 13, 2025, the Minnesota House of Representatives recalled four House Files from their original referrals and re-referred them to different committees, approved the prior day's journal, adopted standing committee reports and completed a first reading of a set of bills.
Commerce and Human Resources, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The House Commerce and Human Resources Committee voted 11‑4 to hold House Bill 115 after a two‑hour hearing in which psychologists, attorneys and insurance representatives debated whether audio/video recording or third‑party observation of standardized psychological and neuropsychological testing undermines test validity or protects claimants’ due‑
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
HF 303 aims to streamline CDL testing for transit agencies in Greater Minnesota.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
House File 305 would transfer revenue from voluntary blackout special plates into the Highway User Tax Distribution Fund; Driver and Vehicle Services warned the transfer would reduce funds in the DVS operating account and could create a deficit, while an amendment to earmark funds for exam staffing failed 8-7.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
State requires refunds on property payments found to be incorrect within a year.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
House File 185 would create a resilient paving program to fund modest pavement-thickness increases and life-cycle design changes intended to more than double pavement life on selected routes; concrete industry and MnDOT described pilot examples and cost-effectiveness safeguards.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
A House committee approved amendments to House Bill 14‑30 after extended debate over whether the measure would allow or prohibit conversion therapy by licensed social workers and other professionals. Members voted 10‑3 to advance the bill as amended and directed staff to seek input from the Board of Social Work before final action.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Leah Isaac shares her experience during a House resolution hearing focused on human trafficking.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Committee members express concerns over proposed bill affecting disease control and vaccination requirements.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
House File 303 would allow transit agencies to conduct third-party CDL testing similar to the school-bus model; transit leaders said current wait times of six to eight weeks for CDL testing hamper hiring and force service reductions in Greater Minnesota.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The committee advanced a series of bills on condemnation refunds, driver licensing and training, airport planning, road funding, rail sales, and other transportation matters; most measures passed unanimously or with strong margins.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
A trafficking survivor recounts her struggles for safety, support, and healing after abuse.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
House File 189, a bill to adjust electric vehicle registration fees toward parity with gas-tax contributions, was presented and debated. Representative Kraft offered an amendment to redirect some revenue for greenhouse-gas mitigation and reduce some fees; the amendment failed on a 7-8 roll call. The bill was laid over.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
An Oklahoma Senate committee heard several bills on invasive species, homemade food sales and wildlife management, advancing most with votes and laying others over for revision; raw milk, guide licensing, cattle-containment rules and a proposed mountain‑lion permit generated the most debate.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The committee amended House Bill 1216 to prevent insurers from counting third-party cost-sharing assistance toward a patient’s deductible or maximum out-of-pocket while still allowing copay-assistance to reduce the patient’s at-the-counter cost. After further amendment the committee voted to recommend a "do pass" on the bill as amended.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Representative Laurie Van Winkle presented HCR 3021, which would remove judicial civil immunity for certain rulings, declare void judgments violating due process and require bipartisan appointment panels for Supreme Court and district court vacancies; supporters argued for accountability and critics said existing remedies and commissions already do
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Committee passes bill allowing 12 weeks of paid leave with a six-week cap on state leave.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Lawmakers heard testimony supporting House File 198 to provide a $14 million state match to leverage federal funds to replace the aging air traffic control tower at Duluth International Airport; proponents said the project supports regional service and local jobs.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
A House committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 1454 that would bar state and local governments from requiring individuals to take, receive or disclose medical products unless they were first notified and failed to opt out. The Department of Health and Human Services' counsel said the bill's current language is too broad and could impede EMS,
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Lawmakers discuss bill requiring high schoolers to enroll in college courses on campus.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Committee advances RS 32420 and RS 32388 to enhance charter school enrollment and funding.
General Government, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Experts emphasize annual pension valuations to improve governance and response to market corrections.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
House Concurrent Resolution 3013 received extensive testimony both supporting and opposing a call for the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges and restore a traditional definition of marriage; testimony reflected deeply held legal, religious and civil-rights views but the committee took no vote.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Senators support bill promoting added value in North Dakota's agriculture sector.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma House Education Committee on Wednesday voted to advance a package of K–12 education bills, including a requirement that concurrently enrolled high school students attend classes in brick-and-mortar settings, a statewide student fitness assessment, a grant program to support phone-free school plans, and extensions to teacher bonus and M
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Representative Doug Pickett presented RS 32388 to raise the charter-school facilities funding cap from about $200 million to $500 million and to simplify the cap formula; the committee voted to introduce the proposal and recommend it to the floor.
General Government, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Joint Ways and Means subcommittee received an informational briefing on Senate Bill 5534, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 2025–27 budget, focusing on modernization, investment performance, side-account declines and employer contribution increases.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
House Concurrent Resolution 3028 would direct legislative management to study victim services and reentry programs for human-trafficking survivors; sponsors and service providers described gaps in data, funding and shelter/transportation safety and urged inclusion of survivor voices in any study.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee on Feb. 20 considered more than a dozen bills, approving amendments on several and advancing many to later consideration. Key items included changes to the Agricultural Diversification and Development Fund, a reduced rural endowment request, and funding and policy motions on school device rules, a N‒
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Texas legislators approve two bills addressing foster care and juvenile hiring challenges.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
New legislation aims to identify original sources of large political contributions for voter clarity.
Education, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The House Committee on Education voted to introduce RS 32420, a proposal that adjusts charter-school enrollment priority to place active-duty military personnel third on the list to prevent siblings from being bumped. The measure was recommended for placement on the House second-reading calendar.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House Judiciary Committee took testimony on House Bill 1596, which would convert the lowest possession ranges of marijuana and THC into noncriminal citations, lower the adult ingestion age to 18 and adjust sealing and adjudication processes; sponsors and supporters said the change would reduce court backlogs while law enforcement and chiefs of
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Committee debates effectiveness of studies versus direct action for human trafficking support.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
A legislative committee voted 5-0 to pass House Bill 2030, aimed at supporting foster families, and House Bill 1579, an optional change to county juvenile bureau pay caps; debate was limited and both measures were presented by floor leaders.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
The Minnesota House Elections Committee voted 6-5 to move House File 72 to the general register after debate and failed amendments. The bill would require greater disclosure of original sources of certain large independent political expenditures tied to organizations that receive state resources.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House Judiciary Committee voted to adopt amendments and give HB 1596 a do-pass recommendation as amended, converting many low-level tetrahydrocannabinol possession charges into noncriminal citations for adults and infractions for juveniles and setting a $150 fine for the new citation level.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
State leaders advocate for new dairy processing facilities to boost local industry viability.
Health and Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Advocates highlight Idaho's low breast cancer screening rates and seek legislative change.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
NMD collaborates with DEED to enhance clarity on Paid Family Leave financial documentation.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
House Bill 1046 establishes grant program for spay and neuter services in Oklahoma.
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
North Dakota's House proposes annexation of Greenland to enhance national security and resource access.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Senate Government Operations Division reviewed a large DOT budget package with members debating a continuing appropriation, adding $100 million for a non‑federally eligible six‑mile segment of Highway 85, potential environmental‑impact‑statement work on Highway 2, and modest equipment purchases for district facilities; the committee asked DOT for a
Health and Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Amber Mosling urges enhanced breast screening access to prevent delays in cancer diagnosis.
2025 Legislature MN, Minnesota
Legislators, the Legislative Budget Office (LBO), the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) spent a Ways and Means Committee hearing reviewing how fiscal notes were prepared for the paid family and medical leave law and discussing improvements to timing, baseline assumptions and inter-agy
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
An Oklahoma House policy committee reviewed more than a dozen bills, approving multiple measures including film industry changes, a competitive spay/neuter grant program, increased grant caps for the Water Resources Board and an eight-year parks maintenance plan; one food-access proposal failed and several measures required later appropriations or,
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
During a long floor session, the North Dakota House laid over one bill, reconsidered and rejected a motion to reconsider an earlier bill, and recorded votes on a range of bills and concurrent resolutions with varied outcomes.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Senate Bill 2363 would reduce the school mill levy applied to agricultural land from 60 mills to 30 mills, a proposal supporters say would make property tax relief more equitable for farm and ranch landowners; witnesses warned the change would shift burdens without broader offsets, and the fiscal note was cited at roughly $80.5 million.
Health and Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Representatives Green and sponsors introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure coverage for women in need.
Public Safety, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Parole Board seeks to enhance efficiency through technology and data analysis partnerships.
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Subcommittee approves bill to address public safety and invasive cedar tree risks
House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The North Dakota House approved House Concurrent Resolution 3016, which encourages state and federal support for enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide, after a floor debate that split members over economic benefits and concerns about government-created markets and sequestration.
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Sen. Josh Baucher urged a $5 million one‑time appropriation (Senate Bill 2254) to fund a study and interim work on fixed‑route and paratransit funding for Minot, Bismarck, Grand Forks and Fargo after federal census reclassifications reduced federal transit support for some cities.
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The House Transportation Subcommittee A and B met to consider several transportation-related bills. Members passed a package of bills including an extension of aerospace tax provisions, expansion of an engine-testing grant to rocket engines, and several turnpike-related measures; one bill on wrong-way driving countermeasures was laid over for more
Health and Welfare, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The House Health and Welfare Committee voted to send House Bill 134 to the floor with a "due pass" recommendation after testimony from lawmakers, doctors and survivors urging coverage of MRI, contrast mammography or ultrasound for women at heightened risk of breast cancer.
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House Education Committee reconvenes to address important educational topics and policies.
Public Safety, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
At a Feb. 17 Public Safety Subcommittee hearing, the Oregon Board of Parole and Post‑Prison Supervision told legislators it cannot meet a December 2026 deadline to classify historic sex‑offender registrants, requested $100,000 for an IT modernization and proposed three bills to reprioritize leveling work.
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Lawmakers amended Senate Bill 2342 to focus on dairy processing (not production), adjusted a volume metric, and removed a $10 million direct appropriation in favor of a process that would seek ad‑fund approval and legislative appropriation later; the committee voted to give the bill a ‘do pass’ recommendation.
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House representatives present citation to Colonel Lynn Wilson for 28 years of service.
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The House Education Committee voted 9-5 for a do-not-pass recommendation on House Bill 14 91, which would have changed how high school athletes and activities are governed; committee members and the High School Activities Association discussed adding an independent appeals panel.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Oregon responds to rising water costs by expanding funding for low-income utilities assistance.
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Senate Bill 2390 would create a Rural Catalyst (challenge) grant program to fund community projects up to 8,500 population, paired with capacity funding for regional councils (House Bill 1524). Speakers said simple applications and a matching requirement would help small towns complete projects such as community centers, childcare, pools and sports
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Majority Floor Leader Pfeiffer announced a delayed floor start because of inclement weather; the House, by unanimous consent ('without objection'), adjourned and will reconvene Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Supporters of HB 3526 told the committee current real estate timing can leave buyers unaware of well contamination; the bill would require sellers to provide test results to prospective buyers before sale and improve state reporting of results to better track groundwater concerns.
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The Senate Government Operations Division heard testimony urging reauthorization of a rural grocery sustainability grant (Senate Bill 2228) and a $1,000,000 appropriation to help rural communities preserve and reopen grocery stores, with witnesses arguing matching funds and flexible eligibility will stretch the funding.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
Election Board Secretary asserts strong laws ensure election integrity in Oklahoma.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Panelists and public-health experts testified in favor of HB 3525, which would require landlords of rental properties served by domestic wells to test for arsenic, E. coli, nitrates and lead, share results with tenants and report results to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
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Senate Bill 2370 establishes a $25 monthly cap on insulin costs for NDEPRS members.
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House Bill 2191, presented as a committee substitute, would require notaries who notarize more than 20 absentee ballots (the existing statutory threshold) to turn in the copy of the list they already keep; the committee passed the measure 5–1 after members cited a historical Adair County notary fraud case behind the original limit.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Representatives, agency staff and community providers testified in support of HB 3527 to provide $11 million to bridge a gap left by expiration of federal LIHWAP, citing prior assistance to more than 18,500 households and ongoing unmet need.
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Officials propose a nursery in a new women's prison to support mother-child bonding.
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House Bill 2106, a committee substitute presented to the House Elections Committee, would reduce the number of distinct election dates in Oklahoma by setting five recurring election days each year; the committee voted 5–1 to pass the measure.
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The subcommittee gave a due‑pass recommendation for legislation to expand Medicaid dental services at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) under Medicaid expansion; sponsors and witnesses said expansion could increase access where providers participate but members noted workforce shortages may limit service availability.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Supporters and program leads told the committee HB 3528 would continue the Water Equity Fund, which provides small grants for community water projects, and asked for $3.2 million for the University of Oregon and $800,000 for Portland State University to expand awards and outreach.
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The House Elections Committee approved a committee substitute for House Bill 1515 that would require registered voters applying for absentee ballots to indicate a reason on the application; the measure passed the committee 4–3 after members debated privacy, recordkeeping and the stated goal of “strengthening integrity.”
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Senate Bill 2370 (as amended) would continue an existing $25/month cap on insulin and diabetic supplies for members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) health plan; the system’s actuary estimated a 0.12% premium increase (about $2.07 per contract per month) if the program continues for the next biennium.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The bill introduced by Representative Lawson passes in the tourism meeting.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2345 was moved out of committee with a due-pass recommendation after members discussed a late-filed amendment that would shift monitoring funds to hatchery operations and expand tribal and STEP program participation; paperwork for the amendment was not yet available and a vote on it was deferred.
Resources & Environment, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Committee seeks support for memorial urging Congress to delist grizzly bears in Idaho.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Senate subcommittee gave a due‑pass recommendation to a bill authorizing mothers at the Heart River Correctional Centre to reside with their children for up to 18 months in a planned four‑apartment nursery; sponsors and agencies said the program aims to strengthen bonding, reduce foster‑care costs and lower recidivism trends.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
After hours of debate about definitions, zoning preemption, and exemptions from building and health codes, the House Education Committee split 7-7 on House Bill 14 72 and will send the bill to the House floor with both majority and minority reports (no committee recommendation).
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At a tourism meeting, members moved and seconded a motion to report a bill introduced by Representative Lawson as 'due pass.' The chair declared the motion passed after a majority of votes present; the transcript does not record the bill text or vote tally.
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 2343 shortening a proposed sunset extension for the Columbia River Fishery Enhancement Fund and approved sending the bill to the House floor with a due-pass recommendation.
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Senators questioned why the federal VA would not fund a gathering and support building at Fargo National Cemetery as bill sponsor sought a $3 million line of credit to finish construction; nonprofit leaders and the Fargo Memorial Honor Guard said the VA will assume operations after construction and no federal funds currently exist for a building at
Resources & Environment, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
House Joint Memorial 6, advanced by the Resource and Conservation Committee, asks Congress to reconsider how the Equal Access to Justice Act applies to environmental and natural-resource litigation; supporters said current practice encourages litigation that halts projects, while opponents were not recorded during testimony.
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Panel votes unanimously on new fee structure amid stakeholder concerns for hunting licenses.
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The House Education Committee amended House Bill 12 22 to require school boards to adopt policies offering students the voluntary opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of each school day; the committee recommended a due pass on the amended bill.
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Oregon's arts organizations create 36,000 jobs and return $256 million in tax revenue.
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A Senate human resources subcommittee heard testimony on Senate Bill 2239, which would create a state grant to help apprentices with up‑front costs; sponsors said the $3,000 cap is flexible across a three‑year apprenticeship window and is designed to reach people excluded by scholarship GPA rules.
Resources & Environment, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The Resource and Conservation Committee voted to send House Joint Memorial 4 to the House floor urging Congress and the president to reconsider federal grizzly-bear protections and return management to the states; testimony included a retired Fish and Game official who urged caution and recommended the committee not act precipitously.
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The House Education Committee voted to reconsider House Bill 14 97, adopt a corrected amendment (version 0.03), add an emergency clause and recommend a due pass on the amended bill.
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A House committee unanimously reported out a working draft to reauthorize an income-tax checkoff that funds the Oklahoma Wildlife Department's diversity program, Representative Mins said; the measure passed the committee 6-0.
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Eugene Chamber supports House Bill funding to enhance arts as economic development driver.
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Team implements changes in provider enrollment to streamline access to Medicaid services.
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A House committee voted 6-0 to report out House Bill 1668, which would shift regulation of commercial deer ranches and associated harvesting operations from the Department of Wildlife to the Department of Agriculture amid stakeholder support and questions about licensing and fiscal impact.
Industry, Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The committee passes a bill to enhance dental insurance transparency despite opposition from some members.
Resources & Environment, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The Resource and Conservation Committee voted to send House Bill 148 to the floor with a “do pass” recommendation after debate over whether the measure would be retroactive and how much the constitutional defense fund might be used to reimburse private legal costs in suits against the federal government.
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Miranda Atkinson promotes arts funding's role in enhancing Eugene's economic and cultural landscape.
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Senate Bill 667 modernizes chiropractic licensing and Bill 804 enhances medication management protocols.
Industry, Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The Industry, Business and Labor Committee recorded do‑not‑pass recommendations and other procedural outcomes on several bills during the session, including a do‑not‑pass on legislation to rescind the Office of Legal Immigration and a do‑not‑pass on a smart‑meter restriction bill. The committee also assigned floor carriers for several bills.
Revenue and Taxation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Committee approves House Bill 165 with due pass recommendation for full House voting
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Filmmakers and businesses praise Oregon's film incentive for revitalizing local economies and tourism.
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The Oklahoma Senate Health and Human Services Committee voted on a package of health, licensing and regulatory bills, passing measures on public-employee health plan coverage, Medicaid family caregiver reimbursement and several licensing cleanups while rejecting a proposal to move massage therapy oversight to the chiropractic board in a 5-5 tie.
Industry, Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The Industry, Business and Labor Committee amended House Bill 14‑81 to set a dental medical loss ratio (MLR) threshold of 75 percent, add an exemption for carriers with 1,000 or fewer covered lives (three‑year average), and set an effective date of Jan. 1, 2027. The insurance department supported the implementation timeline but raised staffing and,
Revenue and Taxation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
House Bill 165 was sent to the floor with a due-pass recommendation after Representative Joe Alfieri and Treasurer Ellsworth described technical clarifications to the state's unclaimed property and securities codes, including notification timing and alignment with national securities practices.
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
HB 3329 would raise the annual cap on certified film production tax credits from $20 million to $28 million. Testimony at a Feb. 17 public hearing highlighted local business, tourism and job gains tied to film production, especially in smaller communities.
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Senate Bill 891, described by the sponsor as a corrective amendment to add the word "synthesize" before "kratom," passed the Senate by voice vote.
Industry, Business and Labor, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The Industry, Business and Labor Committee amended House Bill 13‑95 to require landlords who perform criminal background checks to furnish proof of the completed check to prospective tenants within 14 days if requested, and to refund only fees charged for the background check when proof is not timely provided. The committee voted to pass the bill,
Revenue and Taxation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Representative John Weber introduced RS 32313 to permit local governing bodies to dissolve an urban renewal agency early if there is no outstanding debt and to allow certain fire and ambulance districts to exclude tax increment revenue from revenue allocation areas when no debt exists. The committee voted to introduce the resolution and asked thes
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
HB 3048 would study and authorize steps toward a semi‑independent agency combining the Oregon Arts Commission and the Oregon Cultural Trust; both boards unanimously approved drafting language and testified the change would improve governance and responsiveness.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Senate session begins after prayer, declaring a quorum with 45 senators present.
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Senate Bill 443, a request of the Oklahoma Medical Board, passed the Senate to streamline licensing processes, clarify roles, and align background checks with OSBI/FBI requirements.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Alfieri advocates electing five out of seven State Board of Education members by district.
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Lawmakers and arts leaders testified Feb. 17 in support of HB 3189 (operating and operating‑support allocations) and HB 3191 (a capital slate). Witnesses described the arts sector’s economic contribution and urged passage; no committee vote occurred in this transcript.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Representative Skogg brought RS 32,400 asking committee consideration of allowing motorcycles to travel between lanes (lane-sharing); the RS was not moved and therefore died for lack of a motion.
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Senate Bill 405 passed the Senate; it adds ambulance service districts to the list of public entities county commissioners may assist, limited to cost-minimization and facility maintenance.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
On Feb. 17 the North Dakota Senate approved bills on emergency medical services training, mobile‑home park receiverships, K‑12 math supports and recognition of health care sharing ministries, while rejecting multiple measures aimed at restricting foreign investment and other duplicate proposals.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Health and Human Services Committee reviewed statewide Medicaid utilization and budget projections, including growth in the 1915(i) behavioral-health-related program, claims-timing distortions from a national billing outage, and provider-enrollment efforts that state staff say will increase access.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Representative Joe Alfieri introduced an RS that would divide Idaho into five districts for election of five state board members, retain two gubernatorial appointees, and provide a $12,000 stipend per member; the committee voted to introduce the RS for drafting.
Economic Development and Small Business, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Economic Development, Small Business and Trade on Feb. 17 recommended HB 2350 “do pass” and referred the bill to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. The bill would direct the Oregon Business Development Department to create a program and fund to provide financial assistance to support retention or expansion of eligible in‑
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Senate Bill 135, which adds "rocket" and "space propulsion" language to the state's aircraft engine testing statute, passed the Senate and was designated an emergency measure after floor questions about funding and program details.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
An RS to require candidates, campaigns and organizations to display political affiliation on campaign materials was introduced in committee; lawmakers asked about scope and practical enforcement before the RS was introduced.
Judiciary, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Clameen supports House Bill 1033 to allow state prosecutions of juvenile offenses on military bases.
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Committee votes against NDSU's $5M funding request citing formula adjustments.
2025 Legislature OK, Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Senate unanimously adopted House Concurrent Resolution 1005, a measure highlighting the economic and lifelong-learning contributions of the state's museums.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The committee voted to send House Bill 48 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation after testimony from instructors and a retired officer arguing retired trainers improve public safety and consistency in enhanced concealed-weapons training.
Judiciary, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Judiciary Committee reconsidered and amended Senate Bill 2373 (electronic pull-tab venue language), approved it as amended, and passed Senate Bill 2383 as amended following debate and workgroup-driven changes. The committee also discussed several other pending bills and scheduling items.
Ashe County, North Carolina
Officials are called to ensure timely distribution of federal relief funds to needy families.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Education and Environment Division reviewed long sheets for the North Dakota University System office and institutions, discussed a legislative study of the higher‑education funding formula, and rejected an amendment to give challenge‑grant money to two private colleges; the committee registered a set of one‑time and ongoing funding priorities,
Finance and Revenue, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Stakeholders discuss equity and funding challenges in Oregon's transportation system funding.
2025 Senate Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
John's impactful policies on water conservation and campaign transparency recognized after his passing.
Judiciary, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
House Bill 1031, a legislative council technical corrections bill, was given a do-pass recommendation after legislative counsel outlined multiple typographical and cross-reference corrections across the Century Code; committee emphasized that the bill contains no policy changes.
2025 Senate Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
On Feb. 17, 2025, the Idaho Senate completed roll call, approved the corrected journal, advanced orders of business, referred several bills to committees including finance and judiciary, and referred a gubernatorial appointment for confirmation.
Judiciary, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
House Bill 1033 would authorize the state and federal government to negotiate concurrent jurisdiction for juvenile offenses on military installations; committee moved the bill forward after Department of Defense and state military supporters testified.
Ashe County, North Carolina
Local agencies provide heating support and generator donations for Hurricane Helene survivors
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
During a long review of the judiciary branch budget the Education and Environment Division recommended moving some FTE funding into the judiciary budget, approved partial funding for a new Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship, added money for courtroom audio/video systems and interpreters, and approved a small ongoing allocation for a rural‑r
Finance and Revenue, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
An informational hearing Feb. 17 before the Oregon Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue presented the 2025–27 Highway Cost Allocation Study (HCaS). The study and a recent look‑back show light passenger vehicles underpaying and heavy commercial vehicles overpaying relative to estimated costs; the study review team recommended a revenue‑neutral, “
2025 Senate Legislative Sessions, 2025 Legislative Sessions, Idaho
On Feb. 17, 2025, the Idaho State Senate held a memorial service in Boise and adopted memorials honoring six former state senators, recognizing their public service and inviting families to be recognized on the floor.
Judiciary, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
After a staff study and stakeholder input, the Senate Judiciary Committee gave House Bill 1030 a do-pass recommendation to replace the term “drug court” with “treatment court,” citing destigmatization and broader focus on recovery and access to services.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The Education and Environment Division amended dollar allocations in Senate Bill 2029 on funding for guardianship programs, reducing several line items and removing a provision that would have added attorney general funding; the committee approved the amended bill and a due-pass recommendation to the full committee.
Ashe County, North Carolina
The Board approved a contract with the High Country Council of Governments to administer Golden Leaf grant tasks for construction of a roughly 15,000-square-foot shell building at the county industrial park; administration costs will be paid from the grant, not county funds.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Oregon's upcoming resilience hubs aim to strengthen local emergency response capabilities statewide.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Kelsey Zack presents legislation to protect Idaho veterans from fraudulent claims assistance.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Lawmakers emphasize Greenland's resources for US security and economic interests in resolution.
Ashe County, North Carolina
Commissioners approved amendments to state debris-removal contracts that increase unit prices for right-of-way removal, with approval contingent on FEMA confirming reimbursements; the Army Corps of Engineers has approved some waterway work and contractors are expected to mobilize in coming weeks.
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislature aims to fund apprenticeships, addressing barriers for students with GPA issues.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Senator Denhartaug introduced RS 32352 to print; sponsor said the measure concerns the statutory definition of flow and will prompt further meetings with solid-waste providers and counties.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
House Bill 15 45 changes First Nations Day to Indigenous Peoples Day with overwhelming support.
Ashe County, North Carolina
The Board approved changes to the county’s landfill decal policy including visibility requirements, a provision for small businesses to request decals, updated effective dates and a one-time replacement policy per household per two-year decal cycle.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Senate Bill 1103 would remove a cap on credit unions’ ability to accept state deposits beyond the federal insurance limit while requiring collateral for uninsured deposits; the Senate State Affairs Committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation after testimony from the treasurer.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House considered scores of measures during the floor session. Highlights include adoption of a carbon-capture resolution, passage of measures on criminal sentencing and mandates for reporter training, and a controversial vote barring state support for public broadcasting.
House of Representatives, Legislative, Iowa
During a brief session the Iowa House of Representatives filed first readings for roughly 22 House Files on topics ranging from Medicaid coverage and workers' compensation to a proposed School of Intellectual Freedom and a Second Amendment preservation measure; all were placed on committees or the calendar for further consideration.
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2231 would expand Medicaid expansion dental coverage, allowing federally qualified health centers and other providers to claim reimbursement for dental services under the expansion program; the committee voted to advance the bill to the full appropriations committee after witnesses described access gaps and FQHC interest.
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Senate Bill 1080, which would restrict unaccredited private claim consultants from charging for initial VA benefits claims, drew split testimony from veterans service groups and private vendors; the committee voted to send the bill to the fourteenth order for possible amendments.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Representative Rios read a lengthy resolution (HCR 3026) urging federal pursuit of a peaceful annexation of Greenland, citing strategic and resource considerations; the House took the resolution up for final consideration but the transcript does not record a final vote.
Judiciary, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senator Lueck advocates for integrating additional legal concerns into the current bill
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
House Bill 34 would change Idaho Code to let state agencies work more directly with in-state universities for some contracts by removing a formal solicitation requirement while keeping a consult requirement among the four public universities; the Senate State Affairs Committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
Judiciary, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1032, a comprehensive rewrite of the law governing municipal courts (new chapter 40‑18.1). Proponents said the bill modernizes and clarifies procedures for small-city courts; opponents urged stronger requirements for courts of record, licensed judges and timely case reporting.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The House passed House Bill 12 55, which prohibits use of public funds to support public broadcasting, 48-41 after committee testimony and extended floor debate about Prairie Public's finances and the use of charitable gaming revenue.
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate Bill 2370 (as amended) would continue a $25 per-month cap on insulin and diabetic supplies for members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) health plan; PERS actuaries estimated a 0.12% premium increase (~$2.07 per contract per month) for the affected PERS population (about 18,000 contracts / ~50,000 covered lives).
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted to send Dane Hardy’s gubernatorial appointment to the Public Utilities Commission to the full Senate with a recommendation of confirmation after an uncontested motion.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee approves allocation from general and property tax relief funds totaling $473 million.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
The North Dakota House passed House Concurrent Resolution 3016 urging continued support for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and carbon-capture technology, prompting debate over economic benefits and government involvement in the market.
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate panel gave a due-pass recommendation to a bill authorizing infants to live with their mothers at the Heart River Correctional Centre for up to 18 months; Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) witnesses said the proposal aims to preserve bonding, lower foster-care costs and reduce recidivism, while requesting a placeholder $
State Affairs, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Reed Hansen, a longtime Idaho businessman, introduced himself to the Senate State Affairs Committee as the governor’s nominee for reappointment to the treasurer’s investment advisory board; committee members asked about market volatility and said a confirmation vote will be scheduled later.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Representative Craig Hedlund described House Bill 1382, which would add 3¢ per gallon to the motor fuels tax and distribute the revenue equally (1¢) to counties, cities and townships; the committee recommended a due pass on the bill by recorded vote.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee explores $10 million funding proposal for expanding mental health services in jails.
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Sen. Scott Meyer and local veterans and civic leaders asked the Senate panel to authorize a $3 million state line of credit to complete a veterans memorial facility at Fargo National Cemetery; proponents said the VA would assume ownership and ongoing costs after approving the project, and private fundraising has already raised about $1.5 million.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
New pages introduce themselves at Idaho legislative session starting their service.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Representative Craig Hedlund described committee amendments to House Bill 1575 that change percentage factors used in the property-tax formula for residential, commercial and agricultural property and noted a fiscal note showing a large cost increase.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Appropriations Committee heard multiple human‑services and state‑property bills, including a debated $10 million grant proposal for mental‑health services in county jails that the committee voted not to advance. The panel approved a nursing‑home personal‑allowance increase and a mandate for a legacy‑fund disclosure website, and discussed,
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
State Controller Brandon Wolf told the Joint Finance committee that the Business Information Infrastructure Fund (BIF) that has paid much of LUMA's costs will expire June 30, and the controller's office is requesting general‑fund and dedicated‑fund appropriation to retain staff and infrastructure needed to operate and finish the statewide ERP (LUMA
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Sen. Josh Baucher told the Senate Appropriations Human Resources Division that SB 2239 would set up a grant program to help apprentices with upfront costs, up to $3,000 within the first three years of a registered apprenticeship; sponsors and agency witnesses said the grant addresses gaps left by a scholarship program that requires a 2.75 GPA.
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Representatives outlined a plan in HB1176 to consolidate legacy earnings into a Property Tax Relief Fund and to appropriate several hundred million dollars to tax relief programs; the committee approved an amendment (03/0002) that set election and override language and other provisions.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Lawmakers reviewed the Permanent Building Fund structure, revenue sources and a slate of fiscal 2026 capital and maintenance requests including projects at Idaho State University, Boise State/Micron research labs, an ISP District 2 facility in Lewiston, and deferred maintenance priorities; committee staff were directed to obtain project‑level roll‑
Appropriations, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Finance and Tax Committee heard Representative Craig Hedlund summarize amendments to House Bill 1168 that would reduce the required mill levy from 60 to 50 and, after an amendment to name funding sources, the committee approved the amendment to the bill.
Finance and Taxation, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
House Bill 1465 aims to increase charitable organizations' proceeds in North Dakota communities.
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee plans multiple meetings today to process bills and avoid Saturday work.
Finance, SENATE, Committees, Legislative, Idaho
Analysts and the Department of Administration told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee that the governor's housing fund lacks a steady revenue source and will be exhausted in August 2026 unless the legislature provides an appropriation; the department also sought staff and one‑time purchases across risk, insurance and facilities programs.
Human Services, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Legislature considers bill to enhance funding utilization for low-income seniors job training.
Finance and Taxation, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The Finance and Tax Committee amended House Bill 1572 — an omnibus tax reform bill — to raise a park district maximum to $15 million, add a uniform taxing‑district reporting system, reinstate the legislative tax reform advisory committee, and add a requirement for the tax commissioner to estimate values of exempt property. The committee voted to
Appropriations - Human Resources Division, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
State health officials briefed the Appropriations - Human Resources Division on Medicaid utilization and budget projections, highlighting claim-timing distortions from a national billing outage, growth and implementation limits in 1915(i) home- and community-based services, and long-term-care pressures that drive most Medicaid spending.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Emergency shelters expand as Oregon faces rising severe weather and houselessness challenges.
Human Services, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Human Services Committee approved an amendment and then voted 6-0 to pass Senate Bill 2297 as amended, a measure clarifying who may provide informed consent for incapacitated adults and specifying an ordered list for decision-making authority.
Finance and Taxation, House of Representatives, Legislative, North Dakota
The House Finance and Tax Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1465, which would create a tiered gaming tax to reduce the state tax burden on smaller charitable gaming operators so more net proceeds remain with local charities. Supporters said the change would direct more money to community projects; opponents’ concerns focused on reserves and a
2025 Legislature IA, Iowa
Council reviews timeline adjustments for greenhouse gas reports and addresses other business items.
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Williston requests $1.5 million to address startup costs for delayed healthcare initiative.
2025 Legislature IA, Iowa
At a meeting of the 2025 Legislature IA, an unidentified staff member requested changes to the timeline for a Department of Natural Resources greenhouse-gas report and said a related document exists. The speaker also asked if there was any other business; no formal motions or votes are recorded in the transcript segments provided.
Human Services, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Human Services Committee advanced House Bill 1068 to move autopsy-record and image-release rules into a single chapter of state law and to amend funeral-practice language so licensed funeral-home employees may perform certain graveside services.
2025 Legislature NC, North Carolina
Representatives discuss changes to landlord background check requirements and fee reimbursement policies.
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The committee walked through the North Dakota University System long sheet, added a one-time $1.5 million dual-credit scholarship appropriation from Bank of North Dakota profits, approved a lower-cost financial aid system enhancement (205,000 total) and debated — then rejected — an amendment to add two private colleges to the challenge-grant list.
House of Representatives, Legislative, Iowa
Johnson presents Black History program at Polk to honor cultural contributions.
Human Services, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Human Services Committee advanced House Bill 1066, a departmental request to set a program-specific compensation rate for Senior Community Service Employment Program (CSEP) participants so federal funds can be fully used and state administrative costs reduced.
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The committee amended and voted to advance House Bill 1395, narrowing refund exposure to background-check fees, extending the compliance window from seven to 14 days and making tenant requests the trigger for proof. The committee approved a do-pass as amended motion and designated a floor sponsor.
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The panel reviewed the judiciary branch budget (02/2002), recommended moving certain FTE funding into the judiciary budget, left accrued leave payouts at zero (to be paid from a vacant FTE pool), and approved targeted additions including 1.2 million for the Office of Guardianship and Conservatorship (4 FTEs), $470,000 for Guardian ad Litem program,
Senate, Legislative, Iowa
Trump announces elimination of USAID and envisions a better future for Gaza.
House of Representatives, Legislative, Iowa
Representative Johnson (Polk County) delivered Black History Month remarks on the House floor honoring his mother, Janice Deborah Johnson, and credited her with helping to establish subsidized guardianship—also called kinship care—in 33 states, while describing the family's local ties and public-service legacy.
Industry and Business, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senators discuss the future appointment process of North Dakota's securities commissioner amidst concerns.
Housing and Development, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
At an informational hearing Feb. 17, Oregon state and county emergency managers and shelter providers described a “patchwork” severe-weather shelter system, praised recent investments in resilience hubs and prepositioned equipment, and urged clearer advance notice, trained staffing and solutions for rural transportation and medical needs.
Appropriations - Education and Environment Division, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Appropriations Education and Environment Division approved amendments to Senate Bill 2029 that change several guardianship-related line items and remove Section 7 (attorney general funding); the committee voted a due pass on SB2029 as amended.
Senate, Legislative, Iowa
Lawmakers criticize bureaucracy impact and shift focus on food assistance expenses.
Industry and Business, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The North Dakota Appraisal Board testified in support of amendments to House Bill 1080 intended to align state appraisal management company (AMC) law with federal Title XI and the AMC rule; the committee closed the hearing and asked staff to prepare consolidated amendment language for review.
Industry and Business, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Industry and Business Committee approved an amendment replacing device- and app-based methods with an ID-based age-verification method in Senate Bill 2380 and gave the bill a due-pass recommendation; sponsors said industry had signaled support for the ID approach.
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 450 designates November 14 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Oregon.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Oregon legislators recognize Roger Martin's impactful public service and dedication to bipartisanship.
Senate, Legislative, Iowa
The Senate announced committee referrals for several Senate files, the secretary read that the House had passed Senate File 167, and the chamber adopted a voice vote to adjourn until Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m.
Industry and Business, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Industry and Business Committee recommended a due-pass on House Bill 1045, which would allow a board-set application fee for non-live online apprentice security training and impose renewal and late fees for corporate officers and nonlicensed security personnel associated with private security and detective agencies.
Industry and Business, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Industry and Business Committee voted 4-1 to recommend Senate Bill 2214, which would transfer securities-commissioner duties to the elected insurance commissioner; supporters cited resource and enforcement benefits while at least one senator raised concerns about independence and appointment authority.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Rules held a public hearing Feb. 17 on House Bill 2922, which would let Oregon Parks and Recreation Department employees request that DMV use the agency address instead of their home address; the department cited safety incidents while the Society of Professional Journalists raised concern the bill is overly broad and said it
Industry and Business, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate committee approves House Bill 10 45 enhancing training pathways for security officers.
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 224 would prohibit the Secretary of State from publishing residence addresses for candidates and key campaign committee members on its electronic filing system, making nondisclosure the default while preserving access via public records requests; testimony emphasized candidate safety and proposed technical amendments for request-tracing
Industry and Business, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The committee approved a package of amendments to Senate Bill 2374 that adjust rebating rules, carve out federal crop insurance, set a 12‑month limit on reopening supplemental claims, and continue negotiations on arbitration for surplus lines; the bill was reported out with a due-pass recommendation.
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate committee votes 4 to 2 for do not pass on the fee service cap proposal
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House Bill 1033 would permit North Dakota to enter agreements with the federal government enabling state juvenile courts to adjudicate offenses committed on military installations once a memorandum of agreement is in place. The Department of Defense and state military and base-affiliated representatives supported the change.
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Senate Bill 47, a governor-request bill to eliminate several inactive or duplicative boards and change appointment authority for some commissions, was presented to the Rules Committee for testimony; no committee vote was recorded.
Industry and Business, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
The Senate Industry and Business Committee voted 5-0 to recommend a do-not-pass on Senate Bill 2394, which related to association community bylaws and boards of directors; Senator Klein made the motion and Senator Kessel seconded.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Concurrent Resolution 13 honoring Ralph Groener was adopted by the House Rules committee on Feb. 17 after testimony noted his early sponsorship of anti‑employment‑discrimination legislation, work on land‑use law and long public service.
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House Bill 1031, the Legislative Council’s technical corrections bill, received a unanimous do-pass recommendation after Legislative Council staff summarized corrections to outdated cross-references, merged definitions, and other nonpolicy edits to the North Dakota Century Code.
Rules, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The Senate Committee on Rules voted to send Senate Bill 450 to the Senate floor with a "do pass" recommendation, a measure that would designate Nov. 14 as Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day in Oregon and declare an emergency making it effective on passage.
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Senate members debated whether to convert a proposed "shall consider" study on tribal land taxation into a mandatory legislative management study. Members asked legislative counsel and the bill's House sponsor to draft clarifying amendments before further action.
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Legislators urge transition from drug court to treatment court to destigmatize substance abuse.
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Senate Bill 2373 was reconsidered and amended after members raised concerns that an earlier version unintentionally restricted existing bingo halls. The committee adopted language excluding bingo halls that were authorized sites on Jan. 1, 2025 and are owned by licensed organizations, then voted a due-pass as amended.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Rules on Feb. 17 adopted House Concurrent Resolution 10 honoring Roger Martin for his legislative career and public-service contributions; colleagues and former staffers offered memories at a public hearing.
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Senate resolutions SJ 253 and SJ 259 discuss election consolidation and judicial selection issues.
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Senate Bill 2383, a contested family law bill, advanced from the Judiciary Committee after Senator Cory moved a multi-page amendment that reworked shared-parenting provisions, removed duplicative text, and added parental fitness language. The amended bill passed the committee on a 5–2 roll call.
Finance and Taxation, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
After testimony from public-health groups and local officials, the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee advanced House Bill 14-40 as amended (removing pipe tobacco and a wording change) by a 4-2 vote. The bill clarifies permitting rules for cigar lounges, including a provision letting new lounges operate for a first year before meeting a 15% cigar
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The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended a due-pass on House Bill 1030 to replace the term “drug court” with “treatment court,” citing a desire to destigmatize substance use disorder and align adult and juvenile specialized dockets. Supporters emphasized access to treatment as the central issue.
Rules, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
The House Committee on Rules on Feb. 17 advanced House Concurrent Resolution 1 to honor Private First Class Shaughnessy Lauren Noble, a Linn County native who served during Operation Desert Storm and died in service in April 1991.
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Small scale agricultural organizations struggle as USDA funding becomes unpredictable.
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Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture implements mandatory testing to combat avian influenza in dairy.
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Food bank leaders report funding shortages threaten aid as Minnesota faces food insecurity crisis.
Human Services, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Public health officials implement outreach and support to families with domestic wells in Umatilla Basin.
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Grant aims to enhance farming capacity and promote sustainable small businesses in Minnesota.
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Midwest Processors and cereal maker 7 Sundays told a Senate committee that a $530,000 RFSI reimbursement grant has been delayed, leaving the processor with equipment orders, loans, and production halted until funds or approvals resume.
Human Services, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Oregon Health Authority officials told the Joint Subcommittee on Human Services that public health modernization, domestic well nitrate response, communicable disease prevention, hospital licensing, school-based health centers and tighter tobacco rules are priorities in the governors budget request tied to House Bill 5025.
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A Virginia Senate committee advanced a large docket of bills and resolutions on Feb. 1, 2025, reporting many items out of committee, tabling several others with letters to state agencies, and adopting technical amendments. Measures touched on elections timing, judicial selection, pandemic response, WIC outreach, cemetery registration, cybersecurity
Housing and Homelessness, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
April Aster warns House bill 2305 will worsen Oregon's housing crisis and tenant protections.
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Committee votes favorably on legislation for student athlete safety and education guidelines
Housing and Homelessness, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2,305, described by sponsors as the "Good Neighbor Act," would let landlords issue 30‑day termination notices after repeated material lease violations; supporters said it helps remove chronic disruptive tenants, while civil‑rights, disability and tenant advocates warned it risks disproportionate harm to vulnerable households and reduces
Housing and Homelessness, House of Representatives, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
House Bill 2,134 would allow tenants in fixed‑term tenancies who are served a 90‑day termination by a landlord to give their own 30‑day written notice and vacate earlier; supporters said it prevents double rent burdens and makes relocation feasible, while property groups warned it would undermine fixed‑term lease certainty.
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At its final full-committee meeting of the General Assembly session, the Virginia House Education Committee reported a series of Senate bills to the full House, including changes to athletics physical timelines, school diabetes care rules, student data protections and other K‑12 measures. Several bills were amended or substituted before being sent.
Human Services, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
Oregon aims to enhance health services and nutrition access for vulnerable populations by 2030.
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Minnesota farmers and food banks told the Senate committee that the federal pause on Local Food Purchase Assistance and other USDA programs has left grants unreimbursed, purchases unpaid and processing and delivery plans in limbo.
Human Services, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
WIC served over 114,000 clients and distributed $59 million in benefits last year.
Education, Senate, Legislative, North Dakota
Committee votes 4-1 to oppose Senate Bill 23 55 on intelligent design education.
Human Services, Ways and Means, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Oregon
PhD organizes parent education night addressing fentanyl concerns in black and African communities.