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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Public Service

Transcript Highlights:
  • So it really just depends on geography based on Chapter 32. It lays out how you do that.
  • The delinquent reporting bill would make changes to Chapter 32, Sections 18 and 22, which are parallel
  • provisions in Chapter 32 that deal with data reporting.
  • Chapter 32 that deal with data reporting.
  • Currently, Chapter 32 allows 19 different types of service that may be purchased by public employees.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several public service and retirement-related bills. Senator Kelly Dooner and Rep. O’Rourke supported a Taunton home rule petition to extend Chief Walsh’s service during the city’s transition to a new public safety facility, citing the need to manage new equipment, cameras, and 911 systems smoothly. Senator Lovely testified in favor of bills expanding retirement savings access through the SMART Plan and the CORE Plan, arguing that automatic enrollment and broader eligibility would help state, municipal, and nonprofit workers save for retirement. No questions were raised on the Taunton petition, and the hearing later moved through the remaining testimony without any votes taken during the transcript. Mary Waldron of the Old Colony Planning Council and Jeffrey Walker of the Southeast Regional Planning and Economic Development District urged support for legislation protecting regional planning agencies from being required to make retroactive payments to the State Retirement Board for past employer contributions. They warned that the costs would be unsustainable, could force layoffs or closures, and would jeopardize their ability to provide transportation, housing, economic development, and planning services. Bill Keith and Patrick Charles of PEREC testified on several retirement administration bills, including measures to ease statement-of-financial-interest filing rules, require payment for certain creditable service purchases, and clarify the definition of wages to include sick, vacation, and personal time; committee members asked questions about regional transit authorities joining retirement systems and about adding local retirement board representation to a proposed commission. Jonathan Osimo and Rob Fabino of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System supported bills to penalize delinquent pension reporting by employers and to create a special commission to study retirement credit purchases, saying better reporting would improve retirement processing and that a broader review could improve fairness and sustainability. Eddie Boynton of the Braintree Education Association backed the SMART Plan bill, describing how automatic enrollment and low-fee fiduciary oversight could protect educators from high-cost supplemental retirement products. Matthew Nugent testified for a bill to divest public pension funds from firearms and ammunition. After the final witnesses, the chairs asked if anyone else wished to testify, heard none, and then adjourned the hearing.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 3, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, on the federal unemployment tax side, they normally would have to pay a 6.0% tax on taxable wages
  • <00:35:02.800> side, on the federal unemployment tax side, on the federal unemployment tax
  • tax tax on<00:35:07.960> taxable<00:35:09.040> um on taxable um on taxable um wages. wages
  • compliance with state unemployment tax. compliance with state unemployment tax.
  • NFB Hawaii chapter in Thank you. NFB Hawaii chapter in opposition.
Summary: The committee heard several administration bills related largely to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance. On HB 2323 HD1, which would modernize workers’ compensation notice and filing procedures, DLIR and other agencies testified in support of the original bill language but said HD1 removed key components and weakened the bill’s clarity and continuity. HB 2324 HD1, which would repeal state hoisting-machine certification requirements and the separate crane operator certificate, drew support from DLIR; members asked about whether the change would affect safety or local operators, and DLIR said OSHA-compliant certifications already exist and the union supported the change. HB 1509 HD1, which would require faster employer responses to treatment plans and impose penalties for nonresponse, received support from DLIR and others, while DHRD said it wanted an amendment. The committee also took up HB 2164 HD1 on compounded prescription drugs in workers’ compensation. DLIR supported the bill as a way to define compounded drugs and curb inflated pricing, but DHRD and a medical provider opposed it and asked for amendments. Testimony focused heavily on whether the definition should include 503B compounding facilities and whether physician dispensing should be limited to the first 30 days after injury. HB 2165 HD1, dealing with unemployment insurance eligibility and removing the two-year limit on recouping overpayments, was supported by DLIR but opposed by Unite Here Local 5, which argued it would make it harder for striking workers and other claimants. Members questioned the impact of changing reporting deadlines from calendar days to business days and raised concerns about future benefit offsets; DLIR said the bill was needed for federal conformity and that the committee would revisit the offset percentage and effective date. Later, the committee heard HB 2367 on pay transparency, requiring salary ranges in job postings and removing the small-employer exemption. The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, AAUW, Hawaii Women Lawyers, and an individual testifier supported the bill, saying pay transparency promotes fairness, trust, and pay equity; one testifier described being underpaid compared with a predecessor and said posting ranges would save applicants’ time. HB 2619 HD1, concerning homemade food products and farm kitchens, received generally supportive comments from the Department of Health, which requested an amendment to preserve flexibility in future rulemaking. HB 1765 HD1, on spear-fishing safety warnings, drew support from a safety educator and comments from DLNR; supporters said warning labels would help prevent hypoxic blackout deaths and were low-cost and easy to implement. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • Matthew chapter 6, verses 26 through 33.
  • The requirements of this chapter and Title 36 of the Oklahoma statutes and the Oklahoma Insurance Code
  • This is food truck fire code.
  • Yes, I did look at federal tax structures, but this bill is looking at the state Oklahoma tax commission
  • That is why I picked the tax attorney as a Senate author.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am

Joint Committee on Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • pencil out because as they make those determinations about how they're going to pay back the bonds, the tax
  • I would argue to consider even tax credits, which some other states do offer tax credits as well, as
  • Since that time, 297 communities out of our 351 are now Green Communities, and they represent over 90%
  • Since that time, 297 communities out of our 351 are now Green Communities, and they represent over 90%
  • Get it boarded up, get it secured, get a lockbox, the homeowner, you know, the homeowners with the code
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on a wide range of insurance-related bills, with much of the discussion focused on affordable housing insurance, homeowners insurance practices, climate resilience, and consumer protections after property losses. Senators and representatives testified in support of a resolve to create a commission on affordable housing insurance (S. 768/H. 1279), arguing that rising premiums and deductibles are threatening the viability of affordable housing properties and new development. Supporters also backed bills to establish private flood insurance standards (S. 719), create climate-resilient home retrofit grants (S. 720), expand the MVP climate resilience program (H. 1310/S. 686), and protect urban trees and limit insurer-driven tree removals (H. 1316). Several lawmakers and advocates said these measures would help reduce risk, preserve insurability, and address the effects of increasingly severe storms and flooding. The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing insurer use of aerial imagery (H. 1242/H. 2142) and notice periods for nonrenewals or repairs (H. 4042 and related measures). Supporters said insurers should be allowed to use drones and satellite images but with stronger guardrails, including current photos, disclosure of risk factors, an appeals process, and time to cure defects. They argued that homeowners are sometimes blindsided by nonrenewals based on inaccurate aerial photos or given too little time to make repairs. Opponents from the insurance industry said aerial imagery is already regulated by the Division of Insurance, that additional statutory requirements could create confusion and litigation, and that existing notice rules already provide 45 days for nonrenewals and 60-day limits on cancellations. Industry witnesses also warned that some proposed timelines conflict with current law and could restrict useful underwriting tools. Another major topic was H. 1077, which would restrict solicitation by restoration companies and public adjusters at fire scenes. A homeowner described being approached immediately after a house fire by restoration and public-adjuster representatives and said the experience was intrusive and overwhelming; supporters said homeowners need time and space to make informed decisions after a disaster. Public adjusters and restoration contractors opposed the bill, saying they provide needed guidance, emergency mitigation, and claims assistance when homeowners are under stress, and that some existing protections already allow consumers to cancel contracts. The hearing ended after all listed witnesses testified, and the committee voted to close the hearing; no bill dispositions were taken during the session.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

89th Legislative Session Mar 6th, 2025

Texas House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bye. 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352
  • and veterans affairs hba 84 by garcia hernandez And as relating to the municipal sites and uses for tax
  • local taxes added, and related school finance reform. form imposing taxes referred the committee on
  • . subcommittee on property tax appraisals, HB 964 by Harrison relating to the regulation of laboratory
  • in the appraised value of the The homestead for the subsequent tax years based on the inflation rate
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Mar 24th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

March 12, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • appoints Delegates Carlson, Simon, and Cornett, and that is companion legislation with Senate Bill 351
  • For Senate Bill 351, the Speaker appoints Delegates Colson, Simon, and Cornett, and that is companion
  • In addition, the data center industry generates more than $2 billion in local tax revenue annually.
  • But eliminating the sales tax exemption would cost Virginia far more than lost tax revenue.
  • Speaker, groceries are too high, as is car tax and so forth. Talk to the President.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
  • An act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to local school taxes.
  • It does not authorize unlimited tax increases.
  • So the tax rate is based on the prior year's tax warrants and property values, so I don't understand
  • They need to pay their burden of the taxation and the tax.
  • There’s your match taxes, your tuition taxes, that they have that purview on now.
Keywords: 1064, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Conference Committee on HF2432 5/7/25

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh on line 56, the tax court, adum.
  • <00:41:41.680> Uh of the animal cruelty chapter. Uh of the animal cruelty chapter.
  • The House repeals these provisions code.
  • remedies and penalties under chapter 13. remedies and penalties under chapter 13.
  • And predating state fire code repealed.
Keywords: 1183, house
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 22nd, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 436 by Senator Cloud, relative to aviation fuel taxes, provide for annual estimates of taxes
  • on the proposition in an election held for that purpose in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code
  • The bill would authorize certain taxing bodies in West Feliciana Parish to rebate property owners on
  • property taxes paid.
  • Senate Bill 458 by Senator McMath: local ethics entities, providing for the use of taxes imposed for
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives Apr 7th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's been endorsed by the state chapters of pediatricians, family physicians, internists.
  • Our state chapter represents over 4,000 physicians and medical students.
  • Our state chapter represents over 4,000 physicians and medical students.
  • And, you know, thirdly, really thinking about the risk coding and recognizing that this risk coding will
  • I can tell you, risk coding is a massive pain for us in primary care.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on a large docket focused on primary care, workforce development, and medical debt. Chairs Cindy Friedman and John Lawn outlined hearing procedures and noted that testimony would be taken on 17 matters. The committee first heard testimony on bills to establish a community health center nurse practitioner residency program and to strengthen mental health centers. Senator Keenan, Rep. Keefe, and health center leaders described the Worcester nurse practitioner residency as a successful pipeline and retention strategy, citing workforce shortages, training needs in community health centers, and the cost of the program. Rep. O’Day also supported the mental health centers bill, saying it would raise payment rates, improve reimbursement for behavioral health services, and help clinics retain staff and expand access. The committee then took testimony on bills to address medical debt through hospital financial assistance reform. The Attorney General’s Office, Health Care for All, Health Law Advocates, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and individual patients supported the measure, arguing that hospital financial assistance policies are inconsistent, hard to find, and difficult to navigate. Witnesses said the bill would standardize eligibility criteria, create a uniform application, improve notice requirements, and expand access to discounted care up to 400% of the federal poverty level. Several personal stories described medical bills being sent to collections, confusion over insurance billing, and the burden of debt on low-income and chronically ill patients. Committee members asked about hospital concerns, the role of the health safety net, and whether the bill addressed root causes of medical debt; testimony emphasized that the proposal was meant to improve transparency and access rather than replace broader insurance reforms. The hearing also focused heavily on “Primary Care for You” legislation, H. 1370 and S. 867, which would increase primary care investment and create a new payment model. Rep. Haggerty, physicians, a patient, community health center leaders, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers described a primary care crisis marked by low reimbursement, staffing shortages, long waits, burnout, and difficulty recruiting clinicians. Supporters said the bills would shift spending toward preventive, team-based care, improve access and equity, and reduce long-term costs. The Massachusetts Association of Health Plans said it was directionally supportive of increased primary care investment but warned that any new spending must stay within the cost growth benchmark and preserve existing contracting structures. The hearing ended with additional testimony on a community health center workforce and loan repayment grant bill from Rep. Stanley, and with further discussion from Dr. Alan Garo about the need for payment reform in primary care.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Elections May 15th, 2025

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's a separate section of the Code, Chapter 87. Then go to page 6.
  • I would like to put that back at more than 3, which is consistent with the rest of the code.
  • Where is that in the code? Paper code?
  • Is there a paper code about wanting to be too emphatic about wanting paper?
  • We can pay our taxes and close on a home online. But registering to vote in Texas...
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • law without changing the existing 10-year framework under Section 89.029 of the Natural Resources Code
  • temporarily defer certain costs, such as post-in-service carrying costs, known as PISCC. and property taxes
  • Certainly, the bill entitles the utility to overcollect for ad valorem taxes, and for all these reasons
  • Yeah, for the record, Cyrus Reed, Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club.
  • power line serving a well site or certain surface facilities in accordance with the National Electric Code
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Natural Resources Apr 16th, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • format-related that the Legislative Council has proposed. ...deemed necessary and removes the list of codes
  • that do not have a change in the code from the section.
  • agencies are subject to the same regulatory... ...framework and procedures as water districts under Chapter
  • 13 of the Texas Water Code, which governs the... site of utilities providing water and sewer services
  • I think we have about 15,000 homes that currently pay taxes.