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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC/CPN Joint Info Briefing - Wed Dec 17, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- >> so when the annual premium is less than 25,000<01:06:00.960><c> the</c><01:06:01.119><c> foreign
- </c><01:06:01.520><c> unregulated</c><01:06:02.160><c> carriers</c> 25,000 the foreign unregulated carriers
- 25,000 the foreign unregulated carriers are<01:06:03.520><c> not</c><01:06:03.680><c> as</c><01:06:03.920
- </c><01:43:42.000><c> in</c> Cayman Islands, UK and foreign in Cayman Islands, UK and foreign in foreign
- alien countries foreign countries alien countries >> and<01:43:44.719><c> and</c><01:43:44.880
Summary:
The joint committees held an informational briefing on efforts to expand insurance capacity in Hawaii’s property market, especially for condominium and homeowners coverage. The Insurance Commissioner reviewed the background: a legislative task force, the governor’s emergency proclamation in August 2024, and Senate Bill 1044 in May 2025 led to new condo insurance products. He said the work over the past two and a half years was producing positive results and introduced representatives from HPIA and HHRF/HHR to provide updates.
HPIA’s board chair and its administrator described the organization’s history, structure, and current products. HPIA said it was created in 1991 as a residual market for homeowners insurance, now writing four residential products: HO2 homeowners, renters, HO6 condo unit owners, and dwelling fire. They reported policy counts have grown again as admitted-market carriers tightened underwriting, and they discussed financial pressure from reinsurance costs, though those costs had declined in 2025 after different purchasing decisions. They also said the market has become more favorable overall, with some capacity returning and deductibles beginning to ease.
Members focused much of their questioning on HPIA’s proposed higher dwelling limits. HPIA explained that the current $450,000 limit for homeowners and dwelling fire was set in 2023, but agents are now asking for a higher limit in the $650,000 to $750,000 range because construction costs have risen and many policies are not being submitted when the limit is too low. HPIA said it has the authority to raise the limit through a filing with the Insurance Division and expects more submissions if the cap increases. They also discussed the shift in the book of business from roughly 70% lava-zone coverage to closer to a 50/50 split between lava and non-lava risks.
HPIA outlined strategic initiatives: a new policy administration system that went live October 1 and now allows online payments, online claims reporting, and electronic notices; a filed request to raise the homeowners and dwelling fire limit to $650,000 effective March 1 for new business and April 1 for renewals; an increase in the HO6 condo unit owners limit from $5,000 to $100,000; and a planned commercial property all-other-perils-excluding-hurricane condo product targeted for filing by January 31. No votes were taken, and the meeting was informational only.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- competitive elections in Russia, all the while portraying his pro-democracy critics as Western-backed foreign
- Western-backed</c> pro-democracy critics as Western-backed pro-democracy critics as Western-backed foreign
- 06.600><c> trying</c><00:10:06.840><c> to</c><00:10:06.920><c> interfere</c><00:10:07.360><c> in</c> foreign
- agents trying to interfere in foreign agents trying to interfere in Russian<00:10:07.680><c> politics
- A leaked 17-page draft executive order reveals a plan to use false claims of foreign interference in
Committee:
Senate Elections
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections
House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- You would think that the military, and all our brilliance, we just watch our military go into a foreign
- Code, and it keeps foreign products out of our voting machines. Mr.
- Code, and it keeps foreign products out of our voting machines. Mr.
- Collin will probably want to speak. foreign products out of our voting machines. Mr.
- then we'll have to go through a penetration test, and during that time of the penetration test any foreign
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 2348, which would appropriate state funds for Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs training-center needs, including Wi-Fi for reserve units at joint facilities, a reimbursement program for service members using personal computers, lodging and kind for drill weekends, and HVAC upgrades and maintenance. Two amendments were considered: the Marquez Amendment, which filled in dollar amounts for each purpose, failed; and the Gillette Amendment, which added national-security restrictions on networking equipment, removed the reimbursement and lodging provisions from the underlying bill, and adjusted the funding language, passed. The sponsor and several military witnesses testified that reserve and Guard members at places like Buckeye lack Wi-Fi, adequate HVAC, and lodging, forcing soldiers to use public libraries, personal devices, or sleep in cars or on armory floors. After debate over whether the state should fund needs tied to federal reserve units and how the money would be sourced, the committee recommended HB 2348 as amended by a 4-3 vote.
The committee then took up House Concurrent Resolution 2016, a ballot referral that would cap precinct size at 2,500 registered voters and eliminate county authority to use vote centers, emergency voting centers, and certain on-site early voting options. The sponsor said the measure was intended to restore precinct-based voting and reflect voter preference, noting the change from an earlier 1,000-voter cap to 2,500 after feedback from county officials. County and advocacy witnesses opposed the resolution, arguing that vote centers provide flexibility, are often more cost-effective, and are necessary in rural counties and large counties like Maricopa; they also said precinct voting would require many more locations, staff, and equipment, and could force some counties into central-count tabulation. Supporters argued precinct voting improves voter confidence and access. The committee approved HCR 2016 for the ballot by a 4-3 vote.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2165, which exempts veterans from Arizona State Parks admission fees, and adopted the Marquez Amendment to extend the exemption to active military, National Guard, and reserve members and to broaden acceptable identification. Arizona State Parks testified in a neutral position, saying the agency is self-funded through user fees and already offers discounts to active duty, veterans, and disabled veterans, but warned that expanding free admission could affect park revenue and rural economies. The bill discussion ended with the amendment adopted and the measure moving forward.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Mar 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- </font> <font color="aaaaaa">passport or passport card or a </font> <font color="aaaaaa">foreign passport
- with this </font> <font color="aaaaaa">passport or passport card or a </font> <font color="aaaaaa">foreign
- with this </font> <font color="aaaaaa">stamp or mark by the federal </font> <font color="aaaaaa">foreign
- provide add of </font> <font color="aaaaaa">state drivers licenses and </font> <font color="aaaaaa">foreign
- which could </font> <font color="aaaaaa">state drivers licenses and </font> <font color="aaaaaa">foreign
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 45 Apr 22nd, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- In Peru, he has held senior roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and contributed to international
- Joining us as well is Marcia Thompson, recognized by Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Peruvian Women
Summary:
The House convened, the clerk called the roll, and members proceeded through prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and routine floor business. The chamber recognized a number of guests and groups, including family members of members, Horizon Bankers from the Oklahoma Community Bankers Association, the Edmond Democratic Women’s Group, the Red Oak basketball team, the Union wrestling teams, the Doctor of the Day, and a Peruvian consul general and guest commemorating U.S.-Peru diplomatic relations. The House also announced Earth Day-related activities and 4-H Day at the Capitol.
A major focus of the day was 4-H. House Resolution 1052 was presented and adopted without objection, proclaiming April 22, 2026, as the 27th annual Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol. Two 4-H members, Cian Tarafet and Kate Sherrill, addressed the chamber about the program’s impact on leadership, citizenship, workforce readiness, and community engagement. Members and program leaders also recognized the contributions of extension agents, land-grant universities, and 4-H participants across the state.
The House also held several special presentations honoring student achievements and public service. Kane Lee of Sand Springs was cited for calling 911 and helping calm students during a school bus medical emergency. The Red Oak basketball team and the Ponca City High Steppers were recognized for state and national championships, and the Union girls wrestling program was honored for multiple state titles. Representative Ken LaTrell delivered a farewell address reflecting on his legislative service, veterans’ issues, tribal policy, energy work, and family, with members offering remarks in response.
No substantive legislation beyond the 4-H resolution was debated in the transcript, and the only formal action recorded was unanimous adoption of H.R. 1052. The House then adjourned until Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- No catch and release for the most dangerous, violent criminals, and no foreign adversaries in Arkansas
- a half years serving as President Trump's press secretary, I traveled on every single one of his foreign
Summary:
The transcript covers the opening of the Arkansas House and a joint session of the 95th General Assembly’s fiscal session. The House first established a quorum, granted leave for absent members, recognized guests, and adopted House Resolution 1001 to convene a joint session with the Senate for Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s address. Several bills and resolutions were read for the record, including House Resolution 1002 and House Bills 1001, 102, and 103, before the House recessed to await the Senate and then the governor.
In the joint session, leaders recognized the late Representative Stan Barry with a moment of silence, introduced constitutional officers, judges, and other guests, and appointed committees to escort the governor. Governor Sanders then delivered a lengthy fiscal-session address focused on her budget priorities and policy agenda. She emphasized continued funding for education under LEARNS, teacher pay and literacy gains, public safety and law enforcement funding, government efficiency and tax cuts, and the 1033 initiative aimed at helping vulnerable Arkansans move from crisis to self-sufficiency. She also urged lawmakers to avoid new Medicaid mandates or ongoing spending and said she would call a special session to cut income taxes further if the budget is passed.
After the governor’s remarks, the joint session adjourned. The House then reconvened briefly, adopted a motion to adjourn until the next day, and announced that the Joint Budget Committee would meet later that afternoon and again the following morning.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- poor, the oppressed, the disabled, the hungry, the alien who resides among us, the sojourner, the foreigner
- his resurrection, we are called to welcome and serve the poor, the disabled, the imprisoned, the foreigner
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and introductions of the Doctor of the Day, guests, and visiting student groups. Members also made several personal privilege remarks, including birthday recognitions and comments about Easter and Arizona’s role in the Artemis moon program.
The chamber then took up several Senate bills on third reading. SB 1126, relating to educational records, passed 31-17. SB 1252, relating to assignment for benefit of creditors, passed 48-1. SB 1479, relating to real property and photo ID for official acts, passed 49-0, with one member explaining support for photo identification. The House then resolved into Committee of the Whole for additional measures.
In Committee of the Whole, members considered and advanced SB 1099 on defamation and online publication, SB 1107 on public safety and law enforcement, SB 1148 on judiciary matters, SB 1294 on property tax treatment of destroyed property, and SB 1366 on transportation and infrastructure. The committee also considered SB 1237 on election procedures manuals, SB 1243 on notice to guardians in court-ordered treatment releases, SB 1281 on notice of federal land acquisitions, SB 1586 on government matters, and SB 1741 on school release time for religious instruction and academic credit. Several bills drew debate over free speech, election administration, guardianship rights, federal land transactions, and religious accommodation in schools, but all were ultimately recommended do pass. The House adopted the Committee of the Whole reports, placing SBs 1237, 1243, 1281, 1586, and 1741 on third reading and engrossing or advancing the other measures as required. The House then adjourned until Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- poor, the oppressed, the disabled, the hungry, the alien who resides among us, the sojourner, the foreigner
- his resurrection, we are called to welcome and serve the poor, the disabled, the imprisoned, the foreigner
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 763 by Ways and Means Committee, an act relating to foreign adversaries, providing legislative
- Chapter 21, Title 57, Idaho Code, to define terms, to establish provisions prohibiting investments in foreign
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 12th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was also an ambassador of Belgium and a Minister of Foreign Affairs and Communities in the country
- not only comes from a family that has helped Cape Verde for decades, including being Minister of Foreign
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 21, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- SHOCKINGLY, AMERICANS PAY 422% MORE ON AVERAGE FOR BRAND-NAME DRUGS AND THE PEOPLE OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES
- THAT WOULD LOWER THE COST OF MEDICINES BUT AS FAR AS AMERICANS GETTING SHAFTED I WOULD SAY YES, THAT FOREIGN
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine being in a car accident in a foreign country and being unable to communicate with your doctors
- and nurses as you're ...accident in a foreign country and being unable to communicate with your doctors
Summary:
The committee heard several bill presentations and took executive action on three measures. House Bill 2249 would remove a civil service exemption for Washington Technology Solutions cybersecurity employees, allowing those workers to be covered by state civil service law; the prime sponsor and a Washington Federation of State Employees representative said the bill would correct an unintended statutory discrepancy and let similarly classified IT security staff organize like counterparts in other agencies. House Bill 2475 would direct the Office of Equity to develop uniform language-access guidelines for state agencies and address interpreter and translator shortages; supporters from the Latino Community Fund, WFSE, and the Office of Equity said the bill would improve access to public services for limited-English-proficiency residents. House Bill 2237 would require deputy state fire marshal salaries to be competitive with comparable local fire agencies and direct a report on whether the State Fire Marshal’s Office should be made independent of the State Patrol; supporters said current pay is too low and hurts recruitment and retention. House Bill 2408 was described as a cleanup bill removing expired provisions and obsolete references to the Department of Personnel and other outdated statutes, and OFM supported it.
In executive session, the committee adopted amendments and reported out three bills. Substitute House Bill 2281, concerning tribal traditional cultural places and consultation, was amended to narrow consultation scope, remove a reference to “contemporary” lands, and add a three-year statute of limitations; a proposed amendment to remove the cause of action was rejected, and the bill passed 4-3. House Bill 2309, which limits OFM from treating a postgraduate degree as the only way to show qualifications unless required by law, was reported out unanimously. House Bill 2244, a Sunshine Committee cleanup bill on ethics and public disclosure, was amended to restore exemptions for certain donor records and driver case records and then passed unanimously.
The committee also heard House Bill 2352, which would lower the ownership threshold for state ethics conflicts from 10% to 1% to align state law with municipal ethics rules. Representative Paulette argued the current 10% standard is too lax and weakens public trust, but no vote was taken on the bill during the meeting. The hearing on House Bill 2435, which would create a Legislative Office on Indian Affairs to provide training and resources for legislators and staff on tribal affairs, featured strong support from Representative Lekanoff, who said it would strengthen the legislature’s government-to-government relationship with tribes. The committee then recessed and later adjourned after completing the remaining hearings.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- We had some DA people there to investigate drugs coming in from foreign entities and in China, where
- we were... ...some DEA people there to investigate drugs coming in from foreign entities, and in China
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Statute Law Committee Dec 10th, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Statute Law Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And I was just looking at the civil foreign civil asset forfeiture.
- And I was just looking at the civil foreign civil asset forfeiture.
Committee:
Joint Statute Law Committee
Summary:
The Statute Law Committee met on December 10, 2025, with members and staff introducing themselves and approving the June 10, 2025 minutes. The office reported on publications, noting that the 2025 RCW volumes and session laws are available, sales remain generally steady but modestly declining, and selected volumes have been ordered. The committee also heard a presentation from retired Judge Ann Levinson about how decodified or repealed laws are displayed online, using the civil protection order reforms in E2 SHB 1320 as an example. She argued that current disposition-table language can be confusing to the public and suggested clearer cross-references to the new chapter so readers can find the law more easily.
Code Reviser staff responded that their office generally avoids editorializing and has limited tools in the current system, but they discussed possible solutions such as “later enactment” language, brief notes directing readers to the new chapter, and clickable links to session laws. Members generally supported making the code more reader-friendly while preserving neutrality, and staff said they would explore options further, including possible updates to the 7.105 RCW dispositions and improved hyperlinks.
The committee then received financial and operational updates. Staff reported the office remains fully staffed, is managing its budget conservatively, and expects to revert some funds to the general fund while maintaining a healthy publications fund reserve. They also updated the committee on the move from the modular office back into the rebuilt Pritchard building, expected in late 2026, and on proposed office-hour changes from 8 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, with exceptions for active work, requests from clients, and floor action. The committee also recognized the upcoming retirement of longtime editor Barb Sage and Vice Chair Sam Thompson’s impending departure from the committee, with members expressing appreciation for their service.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A strategic gateway for international trade, ranking among the top ports in the United States for foreign
- trade. foreign waterborne export tonnage, as well as one of the largest petrochemical and energy ports
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Commission to Study Stable Tokens (10/15/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:42:43.599><c> and</c> Singapore to serve foreign clients. and Singapore to serve foreign clients
- This is coming at a time where foreign holders are typically selling off those debt positions.
- We know that many foreign exchange transactions are ultimately settled in dollars, but there's always
- they are exploring asset tokenization for a variety of real-world assets: bonds, equities, funds, foreign
- world assets um bonds equities<01:58:37.760><c> funds</c><01:58:38.400><c> uh</c><01:58:38.480><c> foreign
Summary:
The Stable Token Study Commission held its first regular meeting, welcomed all remaining appointed members, and completed brief introductions from legislators and agency designees. The chair outlined the commission’s plan to use the first part of the enabling legislation as a “level-setting” discussion, focusing this meeting on the basics of blockchain, the current landscape for stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, and leaving blockchain-based trust for a later meeting. No votes were taken.
The main presentation came from Deanna Bario Zales of the Global Blockchain Business Council, who described stablecoins as increasingly converging toward fiat-backed or asset-backed models, with algorithmic designs viewed more cautiously. She said stablecoins are being used for payments, remittances, DeFi activity, cross-border transfers, retail use in high-inflation markets, and treasury functions, while noting risks such as peg instability, reserve transparency, counterparty and network risk, and possible capital flight from weaker banking systems. She cited growth in supply, wallet activity, and transfer volume, and said U.S.-pegged stablecoins dominate the market, with USDT and USDC leading.
Zales also discussed tokenized real-world assets, describing them as digital representations of physical assets that can enable fractional ownership, liquidity, and faster settlement. She said the market is growing quickly, with institutional participation from firms such as BlackRock and Franklin Templeton, and projected continued expansion. She closed with an overview of regulatory developments, emphasizing the new U.S. stablecoin framework under the Genius Act, the proposed Clarity Act, OCC guidance, and similar regimes in the EU, UK, UAE, Singapore, Japan, and elsewhere, all of which she said are shaping compliance requirements and market development.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- In my opinion, this is another attempt to split our nation into a thousand bits so that foreigners can
- In my opinion, this is another attempt to split our nation into a thousand bits so that foreigners can
- Bits so that foreigners can take over.
- So the question foreign and domestic.
- citizenship, there's already a foreign citizenship, there's already a method<01:45:07.199><c> of</c>
Committee:
House Election Law
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And that means that we don't have to beg foreign dictators for oil.
- And that means that we don't have to<00:18:40.480><c> beg</c><00:18:40.799><c> foreign</c><00:18:41.120
- </c> to beg foreign dictators for oil. to beg foreign dictators for oil.
- ><c> illegally</c><03:14:37.120><c> under</c> foreign nationals here illegally under foreign nationals
- He once said, quote, “We don't have to give foreign aid.
Keywords:
appropriations, military construction, veterans affairs, VA funding, USDA, agriculture appropriations, legislative branch appropriations, fiscal year 2026, omnibus, spending bill, rural development, rural housing, broadband, SNAP, WIC, school lunch, food safety, FDA user fees, veterans health care, toxic exposure
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> There are some Wall Street Journal articles in your packets reporting on Chinese foreign national
- And one thing I think that, you know, to the final testifier's point about foreign nationals coming into
- the United States to utilize surrogacy services, um, foreign nationals don't actually have United States
- nationals coming into the United foreign nationals coming into the United States<00:26:49.200><c> to
- nationals don't actually have foreign nationals don't actually have United<00:26:54.159><c> States</
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
Keywords:
infertility, fertility treatment, fertility preservation, IVF, assisted reproductive technology, ART, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, egg freezing, sperm freezing, reproductive health, maternity coverage, health insurance mandate, health plan benefits, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, MinnesotaCare, family planning, oncology fertility preservation, chemotherapy
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Aug 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We have the ability to thwart and push back and continue to fight against foreign adversaries that are
- There are more that are in the public domain that were vulnerabilities from foreign influences that were
- with various different layers of companies that hide the... ...true affiliation with a potential foreign
- it—again, I'm not 100% sure if North Dakota has this yet—but solidifying critical infrastructure foreign
- There are many more than the two I gave you that were examples of foreign influence in and around military
Summary:
The committee met at Minot State to continue its study of artificial intelligence, with a focus on child safety, sexual exploitation, chatbot risks, and education policy. Members first approved the minutes and then received a Legislative Council overview of AI-related harms to children, including AI-generated child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, extortion, and chatbot companion risks. The memo reviewed North Dakota and federal law, recent state enactments, First Amendment limits, and examples from other states, including Connecticut’s AI companion safeguards and federal efforts such as the Take It Down Act. Members discussed whether North Dakota’s existing 2025 laws on minors and harmful material are strong enough in light of recent court decisions, and Legislative Council indicated it would provide additional comparison material before the next meeting.
Superintendent Levi Bachmeier then presented on AI in education, arguing that schools need guardrails but should not ban AI outright. He said AI should be treated as a tool that can support instruction, teacher efficiency, and digital literacy, while warning against passive use, academic integrity problems, and overreliance on machines. He suggested embedding AI and digital literacy across subjects rather than creating a standalone class, and said schools should provide basic instruction when students receive one-to-one devices. Members asked about parent concerns, local control, higher education partnerships, and how to balance access with safety; Bachmeier emphasized a “threading the needle” approach and said the department would likely seek more guidance on digital literacy and cybersecurity.
Special Agent Hellseth of BCI followed with testimony on AI and child exploitation. He said AI is already being used in North Dakota to create explicit images from innocent photos, impersonate children and adults, and facilitate grooming, harassment, and extortion. He described several cases involving AI-generated sexual images and said victims often suffer lasting trauma even when the images are fake. Hellseth explained that investigators use AI tools themselves to process large volumes of data and identify synthetic images, but that the workload is growing and victim services need expansion. He urged stronger accountability for companies, more resources for law enforcement and victim support, and continued training and public education. Members asked about cyber tip volume, staffing, false accusations, and corporate reporting obligations; Hellseth said every tip is reviewed, the unit is small but expanding, and current federal reporting laws are not proactive enough. Representative Porter suggested combining the Legislative Council memo and Bachmeier’s recommendations into a comprehensive bill draft for the next meeting.