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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Disabilities - 03/31/2026
People with Disabilities
Transcript Highlights:
- An act on part of Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2016 amending the Mental Hygiene Law related to closure or
- An act to amend Chapter 670 of the Laws of 2021, requiring the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Committee:
Senate People with Disabilities
Summary:
The Senate Disabilities Committee met on March 31, 2026, with Senator Pat Fahy presiding and a quorum present. The committee considered several bills related to disability services, education, housing, and accessibility. Bills advanced included S.1197, requiring day care facilities to maintain evacuation and block-off plans for children with disabilities during emergencies; S.4042, the Traveling with Dignity Act, which was reported to Senate Finance; S.4845, concerning closure or transfer of state-operated individualized residential alternatives; S.4848, extending the OPWDD Care Demonstration Program; S.4908, creating an innovative housing initiative for people with developmental disabilities; S.5538, expanding early intervention eligibility for infants with elevated venous blood levels; and S.7826, directing school districts to establish parent advisory councils on special education.
The committee also discussed S.7792C, which was laid aside for further work with academics and advocacy groups. Most bills were moved by committee members and approved unanimously or without objection. Several measures were reported to the calendar, while others were referred onward, including S.4042 to Senate Finance and S.7826 to Education.
The meeting concluded after all listed bills were acted on, and the committee adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It also moves, for all small rule chapters eight pages or less, to be moved into statute in that same
- It also moves, for all small rule chapters eight pages or less, to be moved into statute in that same
- Idaho agencies currently are required to periodically review rule chapters on a staggering eight-year
Committee:
House Ways and Means
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
House of Representatives Second Regular Session of the 60th Legislature Day 14 Feb 24th, 2026
Oklahoma House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- citation, whereas Sam Madewell, honored as the 2025 Oklahoma Air and Space Forces Association Jarretti Chapter
- Whereas Sam Madewell, honored as the 2025 Oklahoma Air and Space Forces Association Jarretti Chapter
- state's outstanding educator, Sam Madewell, 2025 Oklahoma Air and Space Forces Association Jarretti Chapter
Summary:
The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, and several introductions and recognitions, including guests from a South African refugee program, Weatherford Middle School students, international students, and the 2025 Aviation State Teacher of the Year, Sam Madewell. Representative Ranson also presented remarks for International Student Recognition Day, highlighting the economic and cultural contributions of international students in Oklahoma. The chamber then took up House Bill 4329 on dental insurance claims, with Pro Tem Moore arguing it would restore fairness by preventing insurers from controlling prices for services they do not cover; the bill drew questions about free-market effects, rural dentistry, and premiums, but Moore said it should not raise costs and noted similar laws in other states. HB 4329 passed 91-5.
The House also passed House Bill 2730, which ties the interest rate on taxpayer underpayments to market rates rather than a fixed statutory rate, after brief questions about how the rate would fluctuate; it passed 87-11. House Bill 3465, extending the sunset on the emission tax credit program from July 1, 2027 to July 1, 2029, passed 82-16. House Bill 4426, extending the sunset on the strategic industrial development enhancement sales tax credit from December 31, 2027 to December 31, 2032, passed 76-20.
During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings, a rural caucus with OSU President Hess, a devotional, and a lunch event tied to International Student Recognition Day. The House then recessed until the next day, Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Affairs Committee: an act relating to the Pediatric Secretive Transitions Parental Rights Act, amending Chapter
- Amending Chapter 48, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 39-401, Idaho Code, to define
- Amending Chapter 48, Title 39, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 39-408-2, Idaho Code, to
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-03-12 (3:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The fraternity has over 250,000 members, with 700 undergraduate and 11,000 alumni chapters.
- The fraternity has over 250,000 members, with 700 undergraduate and alumni chapters in nearly every state
- in the United States, and 13 international chapters.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the pledge, and several introductions recognizing visitors and groups in the gallery, including Moffitt Cancer Center for “Moffitt Day,” students from Lakeland Christian School, representatives from the space industry for Space Day, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity members, licensed investigators, and local delegations from Groveland, Polk County, Auburndale, and the College of the Florida Keys. The chamber then moved to the special order calendar with Committee Substitute for Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 112, relating to children with developmental disabilities.
Senator Harrell presented the bill as a major autism-focused measure aimed at earlier diagnosis and expanded services. The bill would expand autism screening and referral grants, extend Early Steps services to age four with a federal waiver, designate the University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment as a coordinating research hub, create grants for autism-focused charter schools and summer programs, and establish a microcredential for teachers, health workers, and daycare workers serving children with autism. Senators Davis, Jones, Osgood, Duma, and Wright spoke in support while raising concerns about provider recruitment, Medicaid managed care coverage, the need for technology and research, and the importance of early intervention and adult services. Harrell closed by saying the bill was only “step one,” addressed provider and funding questions, and emphasized research and statewide coordination.
The Senate passed CS/CS/SB 112 by a vote of 38-0 and then adopted a motion to waive the rules and immediately certify the bill to the House. Senators also co-introduced Senate Resolution 1856 honoring the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine Thompson, with 38 co-introducers recorded. In addition, Senate Bill 1324 by Senator Simon was withdrawn from further consideration, and the Senate adjourned until the following Wednesday.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Jaramillo for the Land Grant Committee, an act related to land grants amending the section of Chapter
- 1978 to include the Santa Cruz de la Cañada land grant merced as a land grant governed pursuant to Chapter
- Amending sections of Chapter 7. Senate Bill 73.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- a five-year waterfront permit with DCR, and they're seeking to enter into a lease agreement under Chapter
- 65 of the Acts of 2010. ...to enter into a lease agreement under Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2010.
- It's not impacted by the open space provisions of Chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022.
- that bring access to not rich people as well, we wouldn't be able to bring that type of access that Chapter
Summary:
The committee opened by explaining new attendance and public-testimony procedures, including that testimony would be recorded, livestreamed, and generally made public, with possible redactions for sensitive material. The chairs also noted that no committee rules were being formally adopted yet and that no votes would be taken during the hearing. Senator Collins briefly emphasized the committee’s oversight role on land takings and Article 97 issues, including concerns about proposed regulatory changes and the legislature’s constitutional role.
The first major bill discussed was H. 3324, concerning the former Christos site on Crescent Street in Brockton and a proposed transfer of state-owned land from DCAM. Representative Michelle DuBois, Representative Rita Mendes, Mayor Sullivan, the Metro South Chamber’s Chris Cooney, Catholic Charities’ Larry Mayne, and Brockton planning director Rob May all supported the bill, describing the parcel as long vacant and arguing it should be reused for a mixed-use project with Catholic Charities, including affordable/workforce housing, an early education center, food pantry, workforce development, and language classes. Several speakers said the project would help retain Catholic Charities in Brockton and bring tax revenue and community services. DuBois outlined expected amendments, including moving one parcel into a municipal sale partnership and changing a “shall” to “may” regarding a right-turn lane. Some members raised questions about whether a deed transfer to a nonprofit was preferable to a long-term lease and about affordability definitions, but the bill was generally supported.
Representative Connolly then testified on two Cambridge bills: H. 3308, relating to the Riverside Boat Club and a reconfigured DCR parcel boundary to support a lease with no loss of public space, and H. 3309, which would facilitate access to justice by preserving consideration of a vacant former probate court site for future court use. Senator DiDomenico supported the Riverside Boat Club measure and the broader goal of restoring court access in Cambridge. Members discussed accessibility, possible future court configurations, and the site’s prior use as an emergency shelter.
The committee then heard testimony on S. 2217/H. 2108 concerning Columbia Point and access around the UMass/Bayside area. Harbor Point residents, including Orlando Perrella, Michael Corcoran, Richard Fulham, and Miles Byrne, described severe traffic congestion, emergency-access concerns, and frustration with the UMass Building Authority’s handling of the site and prior community commitments. Senator Collins said the committee should consider seeking an SJC opinion, and possibly an Attorney General opinion, on Article 97 and public-access rights. After the in-person testimony concluded, the committee attempted to reach remaining virtual witnesses on S. 2217 but did not receive testimony. With no further witnesses, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- that bill, it says that it would have declared rats, roof rats, and an ag pest for the purposes of Chapter
- of that bill, it says that it would have declared rats, roof rats, and Ag Pest for the purposes of Chapter
- Idaho Code Title 22, Chapter 19 deals with invasive species.
- public health and safety nuisances, and the vermin in public health and welfare pests, Title 39, Chapter
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 19 Feb 26th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 3 of Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2022 is hereby amended by striking out the figures 21,077.
- Section 3 of Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2022 is hereby amended by striking out the figures 21,780 and
- Marcy of Charlton moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 94 of Chapter 93,
- Chapter 25 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 23 the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- unconstitutional, violating the single subject and reasonable... ...notice provisions of Article III, Chapter
- Rick, you're probably more familiar with this, Chapter 1202, 1205 of the Government Code.
- for the ballot proposition or any order or resolution calling for an election required under this chapter
- If you look at existing Tax Code Chapter 2605E, there is already injunctive relief. ...available to the
Bills:
SB3038 , SB3045 , SB3065 , SB3069 , SB3071 , HB2025 , HB2149 , HB3370 , HB4205 , HB4506 , HB5424 , HB5652 , HB24 , HB3687 , HB24
Committee:
Senate Local Government
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-16 (2:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- As a result, rather than invoking the public lodging provisions of Chapter 509, the public lodging establishment
- is forced to go through the landlord-tenant process of Chapter 83.
- The establishment is forced to go through the landlord-tenant process of Chapter 83.
- Florida's Landlord Tenant Act, Chapter 83, currently requires all legal notices related to landlord-tenant
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, doctor and guest introductions, and then moved to the special order calendar. Early bills passed included measures on the Florida Trust Code (SB 806/HB 1173), school district reporting requirements and educator misconduct reporting (SB 1374), debt collection email communications (SB 232), service of process updates (SB 576/HB 157), public lodging and food service establishments (SB 606), lien waivers and releases (SB 658), Crime Stoppers public records exemptions (SB 710), health care licensure and foreign-country business interests (SB 768, amended), diabetes management in schools (SB 772/HB 597), platting procedures (SB 784), fentanyl testing in hospitals (SB 1346/HB 1195), third-party reservation platforms (SB 940), electronic landlord-tenant notices (SB 1164/HB 615), leaving the scene of a crash restitution (SB 1378/HB 479), background screening for athletic coaches (SB 1546), surrendered infants and infant safety devices (SB 1690/HB 791), and affordable housing/Live Local Act changes (SB 1730, amended). Several other bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on trespass, higher education, transportation services, the UCC, altered sexual depictions, firearms during emergencies, Brownfields, false reporting, health care billing, motor vehicles, utility services, and others.
Most of the debate centered on a few controversial bills. Senators debated the fentanyl testing bill in support of faster detection and life-saving treatment, and the surrendered infants bill drew opposition over safety, anonymity, and liability concerns, though supporters argued baby boxes provide a monitored safe surrender option. The affordable housing bill received an amendment and broad support as a continuation of the Live Local Act, with changes to zoning, parking, height, and litigation procedures. The day’s most contentious measure was the agriculture/consumer services package (SB 700), where senators argued over the bill’s fluoride-related preemption; opponents criticized the policy and process, while the sponsor emphasized broader agriculture, consumer protection, and FFA-related provisions. That bill passed 27-9.
Votes on the other major bills were largely bipartisan and often unanimous or near-unanimous, with several bills passing 35-37 yeas and few or no nays. The Senate also adopted a motion to immediately certify all bills passed that day to the House. The session concluded with announcements recognizing visitors, including Taiwan representatives, and remarks about a lantern-lighting observance tied to the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride, followed by adjournment until the next scheduled meeting.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-03 (9:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, this legislation amends Chapter 776.051 to change the current requirement for law enforcement
- When this law was passed in 2008, it reduced the time from 30 months and revised several chapters in
- Florida law, but Chapter 490 Senator Davis: which covers psychological care was omitted from the change
- Try getting through a couple chapters of that book. But we are piling a lot on.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- 2196 establishes a new framework for virtual and hybrid education in Texas, replacing the existing Chapter
- 30A with a new chapter.
- So this would establish Texas Education Code Chapter 30B.
- They're separate chapters of the education code.
Keywords:
early childhood education, task force, governance, Texas Education Agency, child care, education policy, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance, education technology, remote learning, education legislation, workforce development, adult education, high school diploma, industry certification, pilot program, gifted education, education support
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Under her leadership, Nazareth embraced a historic new chapter, transitioning from Nazareth College to
- During his tenure, the Carol County FFA chapter earned national recognition for over 20...
- The Carol County FFA chapter earned national recognition for over 20 consecutive years, produced over
- It reminds us that the story of African Americans is not a chapter added to America's history.
- in my own career this new chapter in my own career without her by my side.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
HHS, HHS DEFER Public Hearings 02-13-2026
Transcript Highlights:
- statute intentionally tracks nearly verbatim its federal analog, and the stated intention of the chapter
- statute intentionally tracks nearly verbatim its federal analog, and the stated intention of the chapter
- is to be interpreted of the chapter is to be interpreted consistent<00:43:11.760><c> with</c><00:43:
- I mean, you can say that in three pages instead of 88 pages that deletes half the chapter 334 and is
- So there's I believe >> under chapter 334.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a large number of health-related measures, with the most extensive discussion on SB 2283, which would expand mail-order pharmacy access for prescription drugs. Supporters including HMSA, the Board of Pharmacy, and health plan groups said mail order could lower costs, improve adherence, and reduce hospitalizations, while independent pharmacies and rural neighbor-island providers warned it could harm local pharmacies, reduce access for patients who rely on face-to-face service, and create delivery and storage problems for medications. No vote was taken on SB 2283 during the excerpt, and the chair moved on after hearing testimony.
The committee also heard SB 2855 on opioid antagonists, with the Insurance Division and HMSA noting that medically necessary opioid antagonists are already covered and suggesting the issue may be addressed through education or administrative fixes. Fentanyl and substance abuse groups supported the measure. SB 3045 on health insurance coverage for continuous glucose monitors drew broad support from diabetes and health organizations; HMSA said it had already expanded coverage for members on injectable insulin but raised concerns about supply constraints and said it had not yet seen an auditor study referenced in discussion. Members asked whether the bill would extend coverage beyond current policy.
SB 2843 on domestic violence received support from the Public Defender’s Office, prosecutors, and victim-related organizations, who said the pilot program for misdemeanor domestic violence cases had reduced backlogs and improved court efficiency. A prosecutor also supported retaining coercive control as a petty misdemeanor tool in larger domestic violence cases. SB 2845 on healthcare facility access drew strong support from many health, legal, and advocacy groups, who said it would protect patients and staff from disruptive interference at healthcare facilities; one opponent argued it would chill lawful speech and protest and unfairly exempt labor demonstrations. The committee then heard SB 2854 and SB 3202, both healthcare-related measures, with testimony largely in support. SB 2854 drew comments from health and dental groups, and SB 3202 focused on workforce and licensing issues, including support for retired physicians volunteering, preceptor tax credits, and adding advanced midwifery and physician assistant-related provisions. The chair repeatedly enforced a one-minute testimony limit and moved through the agenda without recorded votes in the excerpt.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It's the existing definition in that chapter. >> Thank you. >> Other questions?
- It's the existing definition in that chapter. >> Thank you. >> Other questions?
- It's the existing definition in that chapter. >> Thank you. >> Other questions?
- It's the existing definition in that chapter. >> Thank you. >> Other questions?
- It's the existing definition in that chapter. Thank you. >> Other questions?
Committee:
House Judiciary
ND
Transcript Highlights:
- name of a protected individual in a case involving domestic violence or sexual assault under this chapter
- location of a protected individual in a case involving domestic violence or sexual assault under this chapter
Bills:
HB1455
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee took up House Bill 1489, and Victoria Christian from Legislative Council reviewed the latest 3003 version. She explained that the bill was revised to clarify language about individuals who are or were in a dating relationship, to incorporate provisions from related Senate bills, and to narrow confidentiality and hearing provisions to domestic violence and sexual assault protection order cases. She also noted a clarification on page 12 regarding certification of certain individuals under Supreme Court rules rather than by the Supreme Court itself.
Members discussed the consolidation of multiple related bills into one measure. Senator Myrdal moved Amendment 3.03 to engross House Bill 1489, and the motion passed. Senator Myrdal then moved a do pass recommendation on House Bill 1489 as amended, seconded by Senator Luick.
The committee voted in favor of the amended bill by roll call, with all members present voting yes, and the motion carried. Chair Larson then asked for a member to carry the bill to the floor, and it was agreed that the bill would be carried. The committee also discussed its remaining workload and planned to clear the rest of its calendar the following week.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I know there's a current class action by a private group, but has there been any Chapter 93A unfair and
- Are you aware how many Chapter 93A unfair and deceptive business practice lawsuits have been brought
- General Law Chapter 93A, the consumer protection law, to sue the bad actors in the industry.
- Maybe we ought to have an oversight hearing on the Attorney General's failure to enforce Chapter 93A
- I'm Vic Mohenka, Director of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several energy-related bills, with the main focus on H. 3534/S. 2255, which would ban or sharply restrict residential third-party electric suppliers, and on related reform proposals. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, municipal and regional planning officials, environmental justice groups, consumer advocates, and city officials from Boston and Chelsea. They argued that the residential competitive supply market has produced higher bills, deceptive sales tactics, auto-renewals into higher rates, and disproportionate harm to low-income residents, seniors, communities of color, and people with limited English. Witnesses cited AG reports estimating hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges over time, described door-to-door and storefront marketing abuses, and said municipal aggregation programs have saved residents money while offering more stable rates. Several supporters said the Legislature should either ban residential competitive supply or adopt strong guardrails such as ending automatic renewals, banning incentive-based commissions, and capping rates relative to basic service.
Opponents or industry representatives from the Retail Energy Advancement League, Vistra, and Constellation argued that the market can provide savings, longer-term price stability, and value-added products such as renewable options and time-of-use offerings. They said Massachusetts has already improved consumer protections through DPU proceedings, that complaints are relatively few compared with the size of the market, and that a ban would eliminate consumer choice. They also defended direct sales and commissions as normal features of a retail market, while saying they would support additional protections, licensing, bonding, and stronger oversight of bad actors. Committee members pressed both sides on whether the market truly saves money, whether automatic renewals should be banned, and whether the AG’s proposed reforms would be enough.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 3972, a bill to extend utility shutoff protections during extreme heat, with Rep. Mindy Domb arguing that Massachusetts should treat extreme heat like extreme cold and protect customers facing financial hardship. Rep. Barrett also testified for H. 3450, a municipal broadband/right-of-way bill, arguing that communities need easier and cheaper access to utility poles and public rights of way to build municipal broadband. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Creem testified for S. 2239, which would bar utilities from recovering ratepayer funds for lobbying, promotions, trade association dues, and similar expenses. No votes were taken during the hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government Finance and Policy Committee 4/16/26
State Government Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- , the legislature also recognized the importance of sharing data with the authorizing language in chapter
- more curiosity than anything else, but is there a reason why it's separately codified in this new chapter
- 15E rather than making the changes to chapter 13, which is where most of the agency-specific language
- </c> separately codified in this new chapter separately codified in this new chapter 15E<00:44:59.880
- 13, which is where most of the chapter 13, which is where most of the agency-specific agency-specific
Bills:
HF4074
Committee:
House State Government Finance and Policy
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- An act to amend Chapter 396 of the Laws of 2012 amending the education law relating to services to out-of-state
- An act to amend Chapter 217 of the Laws of 2015 amending the education law relating to certified school
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Education met on April 21 and considered several education-related bills, mostly extensions or technical changes. S-57 (BOCES services to out-of-state school districts), S-150B (small-city school board nominating communication deadlines), S-8904A (BOCES lease terms for properties), S-9148 (exempting certain preschool special services providers from separate Commissioner approval), and S-9611 (extending provisions on certified school psychologists and preschool special education services) were all moved to the floor with little or no opposition.
The committee also took up S-2498, which would reduce the required number of lockdown drills in schools from 12 to 10 and adjust the timing of drills. Senator Tedisco spoke strongly against the bill, arguing that repetition is necessary to prepare students and staff for emergencies and that reducing drills would move in the wrong direction on school safety. Chair Mayer responded that the bill still requires a significant number of drills and is intended to reduce trauma, especially for young children. The bill advanced, with Senators Stec and Tedisco opposed and Senator Weber recorded without recommendation.
Most other bills were described as aligning existing rules, easing administrative burdens, or extending current law. The committee concluded by noting the meeting was productive and adjourned after moving all listed bills forward.