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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- While doing this work, we noticed that food delivery rides—the food deliveries—were While doing this
- work, we noticed that food delivery rides—the food deliveries—were surpassing the number of rides that
- looking at this more deeply, specifically at the transportation, land use, and economic impacts of rapid food
- We estimate that the number of rapid food deliveries in Massachusetts has likely tripled from 2019, when
- There’s growing demand for rapid food deliveries, which creates really difficult dynamics for municipalities
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Transportation
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 31 bills covering driver privacy and data, distinctive license plates, public awareness signage, railroad safety, superload permitting, TNC/delivery data reporting, and MBTA safety measures. Chairs Jim Arciero and Brendan Crighton outlined the hearing process, and the committee heard testimony from state officials, advocates, family members of fallen officers and firefighters, transportation industry representatives, civil liberties groups, and others. No votes were taken during the hearing itself, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
Several speakers supported bills creating a Blue Star Family license plate to honor families of fallen law enforcement officers, and a separate motorcycle plate for fallen firefighters. Colonel Jeffrey Noble and others from the Healey-Driscoll Administration and law enforcement groups said the plates would complement existing memorial practices and provide a lasting public tribute. Family members of officers killed in the line of duty gave emotional testimony in support, and Representative Steve Ultrino and Paul Jakes backed the firefighter memorial motorcycle plate as revenue-neutral, with proceeds supporting the fallen firefighter memorial.
The committee also heard testimony on transportation policy and safety bills. Industry witnesses urged modernization of Massachusetts superload permitting rules, saying current requirements are slower and more expensive than neighboring states and delay public projects. Advocates supported a human trafficking awareness bill requiring hotline signage in transit facilities, a driver privacy bill limiting automatic license plate reader data retention and sharing, and a bill requiring two-person crews on freight trains and other railroad safety measures such as hotbox detectors and transportation for railroad employees. Senator John Keenan also testified for expanded naloxone availability in MBTA stations and said the MBTA had not fully complied with prior legislative directives.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- That is specific to food services only.
- And it is specific to food services, food purchases, delivery of food for seniors in the senior service
- for the solid waste infrastructure for recycling grant as part of the national recycling goal and food
- This is to construct the Center of Excellence for Food Science and Innovation in Fayetteville.
- The letter notes this project will bridge Arkansas agriculture and the food industry.
Committee:
All ALC-PEER
Summary:
The committee met to review a large slate of fiscal year 2026 and 2027 appropriation, transfer, and continuation requests across multiple sections. Early items included temporary appropriations for agencies such as Health, DHS, Education, Public Safety, State Police, Emergency Management, Aeronautics, Military, Economic Development, and Game and Fish, covering items like maternal health outreach, energy assistance repayments, Wynne High School tornado rebuilding, senior food services, cybersecurity, crime victim reparations, aviation grants, conservation incentives, and emergency tower maintenance. Members asked questions on several items, including DHS aging carry-forward funds and Treasury custodial banking fees tied to COVID-era balances; the committee also approved a disclosure by the chair on the Game and Fish-related item before voting to approve the section.
The committee then approved continuation requests, CARES Act and ARPA reallocations, and federal grant appropriations. Notable discussion included the Boonville developmental disability project, ALIGN program reallocations at several universities, a small business technical assistance grant at UA Little Rock, and a Department of Public Safety highway safety grant, for which members requested more detail on operating expenses and professional fees. Additional approvals covered a transfer to the Merit Teacher Incentive program, restricted reserve fund transfers for military medical command and university projects, and a state central services deduction held at 2%. The Department of Commerce also received approval for a reallocation of positions and spending authority tied to its organizational realignment.
Later sections included shared technology and higher education transfers, cash fund appropriations for school Medicaid reimbursements, corrections, youth mental health, narcotics detection canines, bike safety equipment, a state motor pool pilot, and law enforcement safety costs. The committee also reviewed budget classification transfers, including a Governor’s Office legal fee transfer related to a California lawsuit, and heard explanations about E-Rate reimbursements affecting the Office of State Technology. Members asked about VOCA funding levels for crime victim services and about the National Security Grant Program for nonprofits and faith-based organizations; officials said federal funding had declined from prior highs but appeared to have stabilized, and that the nonprofit security grant is an annual federal program. The meeting concluded with review of pay plan requests, DHS overtime funding for child protection caseloads, and a year-end adjustment request allowing DFA to make up to $1 million in transfers to close the books, after which the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She transformed the center into a vital COVID-19 response hub, advanced food security partnerships, and
- into a vital COVID-19 response hub, advanced food security partnerships, and champions community resilience
- The organization supports its community through monthly food drives and resource fairs.
- countywide effort that supports immigration and working-class families through health and education, food
- and outreach services for the homeless. ...overseeing all food distribution and outreach services for
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 15, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- reduced ad valorem resulting in the elimination of addiction diversion programs and Meals on Wheels food
- Lots of our congregations are small and we have food pantries.
- zip code but they still have a food pantry and we keep this.
- Initially you may be able to make do with the same amount of food feeding the one additional person,
- but at some point you will have to buy more food.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was already mentioned today, some of the food that many of us enjoy.
- It was already mentioned today, some of the food that many of us enjoy.
- Many opened small businesses and entered farming and food distribution.
- I want to echo the thoughts of so many of my colleagues about the rich history, the culture, the food
- He has highlighted the importance of the Korean American identity, culture, community, and food.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved the journal, and took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 106 by Senator Choi, which designates January 13, 2026 as Korean American Day in California. Senator Choi and many members spoke in support, highlighting the history of Korean immigration, the contributions of Korean Americans in business, public service, culture, education, health care, and civic life, and the significance of Korean American communities across the state. Several members also shared personal and district-specific examples, including Koreatown, the Korean Friendship Bell, Pachappa Camp in Riverside, and Korean American organizations and businesses affected by the recent wildfires. The resolution was adopted on a 38-0 roll call vote.
After the vote, Senator Choi introduced Korean American guests visiting the chamber, including the Consul General of Korea in San Francisco and other community leaders. The Senate then returned to motions and committee announcements, including notices that the Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Human Services Committee would meet after adjournment. Senator Smallwood-Cuevas also requested that SB 626 be removed from the inactive file and returned to the Assembly for amendments.
The remainder of the session was devoted largely to adjournment memorials. Senator Umberg honored Monica Lynn Martinez-Hays, a longtime legislative staffer and artist. Senators Pérez and Allen jointly memorialized the 19 people who died in the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires, describing the devastation, the community’s recovery, and the names and lives of many victims. Senator Menjivar also asked for adjournment in memory of Marine Corps Sergeant Adrian Carrillo, who died in a December traffic collision. The Senate announced its next floor session for Friday, January 16 at 9 a.m. and then recessed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It was already mentioned today, some of the food that many of us enjoy.
- It was already mentioned today, some of the food that many of us enjoy.
- the history, the resilience, and the contributions of Korean Americans in California: the art, the food
- Many opened small businesses and entered farming and food distribution.
- He has highlighted the importance of the Korean American identity, culture, community, and food.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Our HEAPR request includes a long-overdue renovation of the Food Science Nutrition building on the Saint
- It's a 1956 facility, and it's home to a nationally ranked food science and nutrition department.
- State University, Michigan State, Kansas State, and Illinois have all made major investments in their food
- science buildings, and we will continue to lose food and agricultural talent if we don't match their
- We welcome anybody in our buildings, and the more people we get, the better our food service does and
Bills:
HF3220
Committee:
House Capital Investment
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 10th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Transcript Highlights:
- bizarre crusade against the scrub jay, claiming that because the bird lands in people's hands for food
- Senate Bill 196 defines and adds food as a drug if it contains a vaccine... Thank you, Mr.
- Senate Bill 196 defines and adds food as a drug if it contains a vaccine or vaccine materials into law
- This bill will require any food product containing vaccine and vaccine materials to be properly labeled
- Senator Sharif: What foods contain vaccines? I'm just curious.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard and advanced a large slate of bills, beginning with SB 978, which directs DEP to report on large sewage disposal facilities, rank them for wastewater treatment upgrades, and provide progress reports; it was reported favorably without public opposition. The committee also adopted an amendment and favorably reported SB 1388, which restricts vessel safety inspections without probable cause, creates a five-year safety decal, addresses spring protection zones, and bars FWC fishing licenses for commercial vessels owned by alien powers. Members raised some questions about spring protections and boating access, and one public witness urged further review of the spring-zone language. The committee then favorably reported SB 880, designating the American flamingo as state bird and the Florida scrub jay as state songbird, after testimony supporting both birds as symbols of Florida’s identity and conservation values.
Several other measures were heard and passed. SB 830, dealing with lost or abandoned migrant vessels and aligning with House language, was amended and reported favorably. SB 1326, which requires local plans to maintain hurricane evacuation clearance times and allocates building permits in Monroe County and nearby municipalities, was amended to spread allocations over at least 10 years and then passed. SB 490, expanding off-duty concealed carry eligibility to correctional officers and correctional probation officers and exempting certain public safety personnel from the waiting period for rifles and shotguns, was reported favorably after support from the Florida PBA. SB 26, an uncontested claim bill for injuries from a 2022 crash, also passed, with one member suggesting future consideration of health insurance coverage for victims in similar cases.
The committee additionally approved SB 98 on securities regulation and fingerprinting requirements, SB 1212 on firefighter health and safety, SB 196 on labeling food and cosmetics that contain vaccine materials or certain chemicals, SB 1300 restricting oil and gas drilling structures in sensitive areas, SB 1612 on financial institution assessment and stock offering timelines, and SB 492 on mitigation banking and wetland conservation easements. SB 1212 drew strong support from firefighters, while SB 492 drew both support and opposition from environmental and development interests, with concerns raised about wetland function, credit release timing, and conservation easement releases. Finally, the committee unanimously recommended confirmation of 12 appointees to water management district governing boards and adjourned after members recorded individual votes on selected bills.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 19, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And the food there is great as well.
- And the food there is great as well.
- </c><00:14:42.240><c> And</c> the food there is great as well. And the food there is great as well.
- </c> These are the deepest cuts to food These are the deepest cuts to food assistance<07:19:38.160><c
- </c> benefits and food stamps in this body. benefits and food stamps in this body.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
FIN Info Briefing - Fri Jan 16, 2026 @ 9:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> 151 which is doubling the state's food 151 which is doubling the state's food production,<01:14:
- This includes your food, non-food, as well as intellectual property.
- </c> look at how do we double food look at how do we double food production,<01:31:01.840><c> how</c>
- With food is different.
- With food is different. You equipment. With food is different.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> history, PEPAR, and strengthened food history, PEPAR, and strengthened food assistance<02:21:36.479
- Food is medicine.
- </c> health care and ransacks the food health care and ransacks the food budgets<02:45:55.600><c> of<
- ,</c> some of these people between food, some of these people between food, medicine,<02:51:53.040><c
- It also provide food for people.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So waiver for certain food restrictions.
- Uh, essentially it was entered into a contract with the New Hampshire Food Bank to provide mobile food
- Bank uh to provide uh Hampshire Food Bank uh to provide uh mobile<01:28:17.120><c> food</c><01:28:17.440
- </c> losing SNAP does to our charitable food losing SNAP does to our charitable food system.<01:32:53.600
- Huge lines at food pantries who system.
Committee:
House Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force 10/8/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Some are doing it for food medicine.
- </c> nature and more access to to food items. nature and more access to to food items.
- </c><00:16:22.160><c> or</c> members or people foraging for food or members or people foraging for food
- </c> these as food. these as food.
- There is no value in them to them as a food source.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- You will see today we have great food; all the food you're going to get is from within these two blocks
- to matter of hand so we're going to give you a reason to be here you will see today we have great foods
- Again, I want to leave you... ...no food, so please take your time and go out and get some. Rep.
- This includes nurses, medical staff, social workers, food service professionals, facility staff, and
- We want any more of those things that were here for food.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Summary:
The hearing was a FY27 budget session on Health and Human Services held in Mattapan, hosted by the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. Opening remarks from Senator Lydia Edwards, Representative Brandy Fluker-Reed, Representative Russell Holmes, and Boston Public Library President David Leonard emphasized the significance of holding the first Ways and Means hearing in Mattapan, the importance of community access, and the role of libraries as human services institutions. Committee members and attendees introduced themselves before agency testimony began.
MassAbility testified first, describing its mission to support people with disabilities through employment, independent living, and disability determination services. The agency highlighted federal funding uncertainty, a modest FY27 budget reduction, and a proposed reworking of its home care program, which it said is outdated and should better target those most in need. Members questioned the home care cut, staffing reductions, and federal coordination. MassAbility also shared a participant story about recovery and community support to illustrate the impact of its services.
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing then presented its FY27 request, focusing on interpreter and captioning access, workforce development, emergency communication, aging-related hearing loss, and transition services for deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Members asked about interpreter shortages, after-hours emergency coverage, ASL education, and community training; the commission said it is expanding mentorship and referral systems but still faces staffing and vendor challenges. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind followed with a $30.8 million request, describing services for nearly 9,000 consumers, peer support groups, vocational rehabilitation, and Turning 22 services, while noting federal funding uncertainty and a 7% budget cut. Members raised concerns about maintaining services with fewer resources, and the commissioner said the agency had trimmed overhead and could manage the proposal.
The Office for Refugees and Immigrants closed the segment, outlining expanded legal, housing, workforce, citizenship, and financial literacy supports for immigrants and refugees, including Know Your Rights trainings, legal defense initiatives, and the Massachusetts Access to Counsel Initiative. Members discussed the effects of federal policy changes, the loss of refugee resettlement funding, and the need for state support to fill gaps. No votes were taken in the portion provided; the hearing consisted of agency presentations and committee questioning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, we have our food licensing modernization request.
- </c> ensuring the Integrity of our food ensuring the Integrity of our food supply<00:26:28.360><c> the
- </c> Health next uh we have our food Health next uh we have our food licensing<00:27:34.399><c> modernization
- We also create a new licensing category for home food processors.
- We have a huge impact on the local food supply.
Bills:
HF1063
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Thu Feb 20, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- While the department regulates the taking of game animals, it does not oversee the processing or food
- food food bank<00:32:05.519><c> on</c><00:32:05.919><c> Zoom</c><00:32:06.399><c> is</c><00:32:06.480
- Testimony and support from Lauren Zerel of the Hawaii Food Industry Association, not present.
- Hawaii Food Policy is in support. Maui Chamber of Commerce is in support.
- </c><01:36:18.320><c> for</c><01:36:18.639><c> human</c> donated foods for human donated foods for human
Committee:
House Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard a series of transportation and public safety bills, beginning with HB 706, which would require skateboard users under age 16 to wear helmets. The Department of Transportation supported the measure, and the chair noted written support from AAA Hawaii, Kulani Medical Center for Women and Children, and several individuals. No opposition was mentioned, and the bill appeared to draw no questions.
Members then heard HB 860, which would grant immunity to the state or county that repairs or maintains a street when ownership or jurisdiction is disputed. DOT and DLNR supported the bill, with county support from Maui and a Hawaii Island county representative, while the Hawaii Association for Justice opposed it. The committee also heard HB 1162, requiring applicants for a motorcycle instruction permit to complete an approved basic rider course, with DOT support and a recommended amendment to exempt motorcycles used for training; the Public Defender asked about the current process, and DOT explained the bill was intended to improve safety given motorcycle fatalities. HB 1259, allowing speed-limit reductions within 10 mph of the current limit without an engineering study, also drew DOT support and support from the AAHU Metropolitan Planning Organization and individuals.
The committee next considered HB 1158, a governor’s package bill limiting civil liability for people who provide firefighting services with vessels at commercial harbors or roadsteads to gross negligence or wanton conduct. DOT Harbors said the bill was prompted by lessons from the Lahaina fires and was intended to encourage privately owned firefighting-equipped vessels to assist without hesitation; the Hawaii Harbor Users Group and an individual supported it. HB 54, which would make a third or subsequent excessive speeding offense a Class C felony and allow vehicle forfeiture, drew DOT support but strong opposition from the Public Defender, who argued the bill was overly harsh, would force jury trials, and could create sentencing problems; the Public Defender also said existing penalties were already significant. The committee then heard HB 1334, which would exempt donations of wild game meat, including axis deer, to charitable and nonprofit organizations from certain meat inspection and transportation laws; DLNR and multiple community and food-related groups supported it, and no opposition was noted.
Finally, the committee took up HB 698 on animal cruelty, which would increase criminal penalties for various offenses. The Public Defender opposed the bill, arguing the cases are rare, enforcement is limited, and the proposed penalties—up to Class A felony treatment in some cases—were too severe; animal welfare advocates strongly supported the measure, saying cruelty cases are widespread, underreported, and under-enforced, and that stronger penalties are needed as a deterrent. No votes or final actions were taken on any of the bills in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/6/26 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He has also improved access to affordable, healthy food in schools, workplaces, and communities.
- also improved access to affordable, has also improved access to affordable, healthy<00:10:08.000><c> food
- c><00:10:08.520><c> schools,</c><00:10:09.440><c> workplaces,</c><00:10:10.720><c> and</c> healthy food
- in schools, workplaces, and healthy food in schools, workplaces, and communities.<00:10:12.160><c> His
MS
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a 2% tax to be imposed on food and drink, and there is a referendum.
- The ayes have it. um tax to be imposed um tax to be imposed on<00:03:13.760><c> food</c><00:03:14.000
- ><c> and</c><00:03:14.120><c> drink</c> on food and drink on food and drink and<00:03:15.600><c> there
Committee:
Joint Finance
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
Rural Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We just got back from Fort Worth, Texas, me and my crew, and we competed at the World Food Championship
- aside a spot down that way to monitor all that, so that's a good, and that's security too with our food
- are our main line of defense for stopping fentanyl and drugs from entering the country, keeping our food
- ...our main line of defense for stopping fentanyl and drugs from entering the country, keeping our food
- Our number one driver is, I think, about 28% is the food tax, not driven by our residents but by Mexican
Bills:
SB1272
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, beetles, and praying mantises help produce much of the food we
- Without pollinators, food would be more expensive.
- So by supporting our pollinators, you are helping safeguard our food supply, our environment, and the
- And so that's an important part of the pollination process and the yield of our food as we go forward
- security and food safety on selling it.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
Summary:
The committee took up several agriculture and wildlife-related bills. Senate Bill 1550, presented by Senator Axson, would give county commissioners more authority to issue burn bans during drought conditions and provide liability protection for those decisions; it passed 13-0. Senate Bill 2065, presented by Senator Bullard with help from Lucille Morehouse, would designate several native pollinators and recognize the importance of pollinators to agriculture and food production; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 2152, by Senator Kern, would allow the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to move black bear muzzleloader and archery season earlier, starting no earlier than September 1; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 2159, by Senator Peterson, would designate wheat as the state crop; it passed 12-0. Senate Bill 2172, also by Senator Peterson, would prohibit future ownership, sale, trade, or breeding of primates while allowing existing lawful owners to register and comply with rules, with exceptions for sanctuaries, research, veterinary, law enforcement, and zoo settings; it passed 11-0.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 2110 from Senator Murdoch, which would allow farmers to sell ungraded eggs. Members raised concerns about the low egg limit and asked about sales to restaurants and urban farms; the author said he would work on the number and other details. The bill passed 11-0. Senate Bill 2111, also by Senator Murdoch, would remove the orange-clothing requirement for hunters on private hunt reserves or private hunt facilities; it passed 12-0.
Finally, Senator Guthrie presented Senate Bill 2114, as amended by committee substitute, to make it unlawful to knowingly, recklessly, or negligently allow a dog to harass wildlife on property without permission, while excluding lawful hunting, livestock protection dogs, and brief accidental crossings. Members discussed dog hunting, property rights, and possible GPS or collar language; the chairman struck the title to allow further work on the bill. The measure passed 12-1. The meeting then adjourned after the chair noted the committee would continue with more bills in future meetings.