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TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Higher Education Apr 29th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • All public comments submitted through the portal will be posted. on electronic legislative information
  • systems known as TELUS and TELO.
  • We're going to vote on some bills that's been left pending. Chair lays out, as pending...
  • University system to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems. located on university
  • system property.
Bills: HB232
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government Apr 15th, 2025

Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • So any change, we have to know electronically.
  • Like many Floridians, I love our state park system.
  • And I'm here to demand that you vote yes on SB 80.
  • I just would so appreciate your vote to protect our parks.
  • Please vote no on this amendment. Thank you.
Summary: The committee first took up SB 80, the Parks Preservation Act, which would define state park purposes around conservation-based recreation and public access, prohibit uses such as golf courses, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields, and hotels, require more public notice and advisory input on land management changes, and mandate reporting on park spending and maintenance backlogs. Testimony was overwhelmingly supportive, with conservation groups, youth advocates, and other members of the public backing stronger protections for state parks. The bill was reported favorably. Members then approved SB 200, directing DEP to develop a statewide waste reduction and recycling plan, and CS for SB 496, which clarifies that timeshare facilities are governed by Chapter 721 and only need annual board meetings. CS for CS for SB 1404, dealing with illegal gambling, was amended to add reporting requirements, tighten penalties, preempt local gambling legalization, and create a process for vetting certain machines and veteran-service-organization gaming questions; the bill drew significant concern from veterans groups and others over vague machine definitions and the need for clearer standards, but it was still reported favorably. The committee also passed SB 622 to allow pari-mutuel permit holders to lease facilities across horse-racing classes. The committee next approved CS for CS for SB 712 after adopting a strike-all and amendment that covered synthetic turf rules, change-order timelines, public works scoring, elevator and alarm contractor issues, mass timber code updates, pool and spa contractor scope changes, spaceport building-code exemptions, and solar/energy-storage inspection provisions. Support came from timber, construction, and industry groups, while pool contractors objected to parts of the scope changes. The committee also reported favorably CS for CS for SB 1742, a major condominium reform bill that pauses reserve funding after milestone inspections, expands financial flexibility, adds disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules, and increases data collection and oversight; members from both parties praised the sponsor’s work on condo issues. Finally, the committee approved SB 1574 on renewable natural gas infrastructure and SB 1580 authorizing DEP coastal resiliency public-private partnerships. It also passed CS for SB 1760, which requires certain public officials and agency leaders to meet Florida residency or proximity requirements. The last bill, SB 820, would codify the Office of Faith and Community in the Governor’s office; while supporters said it would permanently support faith-based and community organizations and improve coordination, several senators raised concerns about church-state separation, the office’s ties to Hope Florida, and whether codifying it could make the program more political. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, September 11, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The first electronic vote will be conducted as a 15-minute vote pursuant to clause 9 of rule 20.
  • Remaining electronic votes will be conducted as five-minute votes.
  • > will<01:14:04.480> be The first electronic vote will be The first electronic vote will
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15-minute vote. [Music] Heat. Heat.
  • Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a five-minute vote.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/16/26

Judiciary and Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • Chair and members, I wonder if instead of electronic mail, we could insert electronic messages, and that
  • Chair and members, I wonder if instead of electronic mail, we could insert electronic messages, and that
  • reasons, I respectfully urge you to vote reasons, I respectfully urge you to vote no<02:03:42.719
  • <02:44:25.680> for pricing tools and digital systems for pricing tools and digital systems
  • <02:44:41.359> respond systems allow retailers to respond systems allow retailers to respond
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Banking and Insurance Feb 11th, 2026

Banking and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please silence all electronic devices. Quorum is present. Please silence all electronic devices.
  • Yes, and by your vote, C.S. for SB 326 is reported favorably.
  • Yes, and by your vote, CS for SB 598 is reported favorably.
  • By your vote, SB 1588 is reported favorably. Yes? Okay.
  • By your vote, SPB 7044... By your vote, SPB 7044 is reported favorably as a committee bill.
Summary: The Banking and Insurance Committee met with a quorum present and temporarily postponed SB 7042 on legal tender and SB 1380 before taking up the remaining agenda. The committee first reported favorably C.S. for SB 326, which modernizes Florida’s curator statute in probate law by clarifying when curators may be appointed, what they may do, and what oversight applies. It then reported favorably SB 1256, which standardizes PBM pharmacy audits by requiring uniform audit standards, scope, frequency, penalties, and due process protections for pharmacies; testimony from pharmacists emphasized concerns about conflicts of interest, excessive audits, and disproportionate penalties, while preserving fraud investigations. The committee also reported favorably C.S. for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery services after adopting an amendment that removed provisions on civil damages caps and phasing out direct disposers; the bill updates licensure and contract rules and addresses unclaimed remains. SB 632, which sets insurance requirements for transportation network companies during the period after a ride is accepted but before pickup, was reported favorably despite opposition from an attorney who argued the existing coverage framework should not be reduced. C.S. for SB 786, creating a nonjudicial process to close out undisputed trusts and discharge trustees, was also reported favorably. The committee then took up SB 1110, a major bill expanding Medicaid and private insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including activity limbs, and requiring annual reporting. After adopting an amendment clarifying eligible recipients, the committee heard extensive emotional testimony from amputees, parents, and advocates describing the medical, developmental, and financial importance of prosthetic coverage, and members spoke in strong support before the bill was reported favorably. Later, the committee considered SB 1588, which implements last session’s legal tender law by refining definitions, narrowing custodian provisions, eliminating unnecessary examination requirements, and repealing the sunset clause; members raised questions about verification and anti-money-laundering concerns, but the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee approved SPB 7044 as a committee bill to expand public records exemptions to records relating to newly regulated custodians of gold and silver. The meeting concluded with senators recording additional affirmative votes on selected bills and adjourning.
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Judiciary Committee Apr 9th, 2025

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • nicotine delivery system and the product does not use a... ...system and the product does not use a
  • If you wish to not amend this bill, then your vote would be no.
  • We will not vote on this today, Senator.
  • Now, we're not going to vote on this today.
  • If not, we will vote on this next week.
HI

Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

WAL Public Hearing - Thu Mar 20, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST

Water & Land

Transcript Highlights:
  • Voting<02:07:56.639> on Voting on Voting on SB746 SB746 SB746 SD2HD1.<02:08:00.000> Recommendation
  • Voting on SB 541 SD1 HD1. Voting on SB 541 SD1 HD1.
  • Other members vote voting no. All right. Other members vote I<02:12:44.400> chair.
  • Anyone voting no or reservations? Seeing none, all members vote I.
  • Voting on SP 66 SD2 HD1. Okay. Voting on SP 66 SD2 HD1.
Keywords: 910, house, all
Summary: The committee heard several bills on water, land, housing, permitting, and historic preservation. For SB 746/SD2/HD1 on invasive species, DLNR and the Department of Agriculture supported the intent but warned that a bounty approach for coconut rhinoceros beetle could have unintended consequences, divert resources from biocontrol research, and be vulnerable to abuse; Hawaii Farm Bureau supported the measure. The committee also heard SB 1541 on the WoE water system, with testimony from ADC, Kunia Village Title Holding Company, and Farm Bureau in support, emphasizing the importance of the system for agriculture and the high cost of water on lands already dedicated to farming. The most extensive discussion was on SB 66, relating to building permit review and county permitting authority. DPP opposed the bill, saying the problem is not just agency review time but the broader permitting process, including applicant corrections, outside-agency review, staffing shortages, and low pay that make it hard to fill vacancies. DPP said it already meets or beats existing review deadlines for residential permits and is using tools like electronic plans and AI to help applicants submit better plans. Several supporters, including Iron Workers Local 625, an individual witness, and Hawaii Food Industry Association, backed the bill but urged a pilot program or other safeguards; some also asked for broader permit coverage beyond single-family homes. Committee members questioned DPP about whether applicant correction time should count against the clock, whether self-certification could be used, and whether the state should fund any new mandate. The committee then took up SB 26 on affordable housing, with HHFDC, OPSD, and HCDA in support and no opposition noted. Finally, on SB 1263 relating to historic preservation, HHFDC and DLNR supported the bill, while OHA offered comments and requested amendments, especially on the new risk-based review process for high-, medium-, and low-risk areas. OHA said the new procedure should be implemented carefully and allowed more time, describing it as a pilot that should be done well to be useful while still protecting cultural and historic resources. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Higher Education Apr 29th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • systems known as TELUS and TELO.
  • , practically speaking the UT system with UTEP, could establish.
  • We're going to vote on some bills that's been left pending. Chair lays out, as pending...
  • University system to construct, acquire, improve, extend, and equip utility systems. located on university
  • system property.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure May 11th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • The removal of judges for cause as determined by a majority vote of the legislature.
  • They vote yes, sends it to the floor. A vote no keeps it in committee. Chairman Muscarello? Yes.
  • Yeah, so this is, again, a constitutional amendment that would go to a vote of the people.
  • A vote yes sends it to the floor. A vote no keeps it in committee. Objection.
  • A vote yes sends it to the floor. A vote no keeps it in committee. Ms.
Summary: The House Civil Law Committee met on May 11, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several bills and resolutions. It reported favorably without objection Senate Bill 466, which bars foreign adversaries from using expropriation authority in Louisiana and creates a narrow expropriation category for very large aerospace/LED projects of at least 20,000 contiguous acres with no residential structures. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 986, requiring child support payments from persons convicted of vehicular homicide for the benefit of a child who lost a parent. The committee then considered two constitutional amendments by Senator Morris. Senate Bill 123 would allow judges to be removed for cause by a majority vote of the legislature and certification by the governor; it was amended to change the ballot language to refer to removal for malfeasance, gross misconduct, or incompetence, and was reported favorably after a roll-call vote of 5 yeas and 1 nay, with Representative Carter voting no. Senate Bill 97 would require prosecutorial consent for a defendant to waive a jury trial, except in capital cases; after adopting Amendment Set 5277 to clarify the capital-case exception, the committee heard opposition from Chris Alexander of the Louisiana Citizens Advocacy Group and then reported the measure favorably by a 5-1 vote, again with Representative Carter voting no. The committee also heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 35, which urges the Louisiana State Law Institute to study remote online notarization for authentic acts. Testimony in support came from the Louisiana Bankers Association, which argued the study is needed because of declining notary availability, especially in rural areas, and noted similar practices in other civil law jurisdictions. SCR 35 was reported favorably without objection. Finally, House Bill 1098, by Chairman McFarland, was reported favorably without objection; it provides a limited liability framework for FAA-licensed aerospace flight entities operating in Louisiana. House Bill 375 was voluntarily deferred, and the meeting adjourned.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary B May 21st, 2026

Judiciary B

Transcript Highlights:
  • In any company that provides electronic monitoring services in the state.
  • HB 940 creates the counter-unmanned aircraft system task force. With Act 170 last year by Rep.
  • This is a piece of legislation that really attempts to create a system and a mechanism to address our
  • And it would give us the ability to send an electronic notice to the email on file. We have a...
  • And it would give us the ability to send an electronic notice to the email on file.
Keywords: 974, senate, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary B May 21st, 2026

Judiciary B

Transcript Highlights:
  • This allows competition. in any company that provides electronic monitoring services in the state.
  • HB 940 creates the counter-unmanned aircraft system task force. With Act 170 last year by Rep.
  • This is a piece of legislation that really attempts to create a system and a mechanism to address our
  • And it would give us the ability to send an electronic notice to the email on file. We have a...
  • And it would give us the ability to send an electronic notice to the email on file.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Judiciary B met on May 21 with a quorum present, approved the May 14 minutes, and then took up a long agenda of bills and resolutions. It first reported Senate Resolution 125 favorably, which urged the Navy to expedite funding and implementation of medium-unmanned surface vessels, citing jobs and private investment tied to Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City. The committee then heard House Bill 1253, the Gracie Claire Rushing Act, from Chairwoman Butler and Crystal Romero, who described the painful history of Gracie’s death, exhumation, and discovery that her heart had not been returned after autopsy; the bill was reported favorably without objection. The committee also reported favorably House Bill 89, a local retirement health insurance measure for the Third and 30th Judicial Districts; House Bill 1257, barring elected officials and immediate family members from owning interests in electronic monitoring companies; House Bill 1029, as amended, creating a moratorium on alcohol beverage licenses in House District 3 until 2027; House Bill 1011, making a juror-per-diem donation program for CASA permissive statewide; House Bill 1064, creating a domestic violence intervention court pilot in East Baton Rouge Parish with support from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council and YWCA; House Bill 816, prohibiting foreign adversaries from buying land near military installations; and House Bill 940, creating a counter-unmanned aircraft system task force to coordinate law enforcement response to drone threats. The committee then heard House Bill 1247, which addresses the shortage of sexual assault nurse examiners by creating a statewide SANE coordinator in the Attorney General’s office and a response standards subcommittee; after adopting a technical amendment set, it was reported favorably with amendments. House Bill 335, expanding public-benefit eligibility verification to entities administering benefits and adding legislative auditor oversight, was also amended after concerns from food banks and disaster-response nonprofits, with members agreeing to work on additional floor amendments to protect essential services during emergencies. House Bill 623, a tobacco-related deadline fix, was voluntarily deferred to allow more time for drafting. The committee also reported favorably HCR 64, extending a report deadline for the Supreme Court drug and specialty court office. Later, the committee reported favorably House Bill 243, changing recusal procedures so cases go first to the Attorney General rather than a private lawyer; House Bill 451, allowing hearing notices to be sent more than 30 days in advance and electronically; House Bill 1251, reducing permit costs for very small in-state distillers; House Bill 1053, allowing salons, barbers, and boutiques to offer limited complimentary wine or champagne without a permit; House Bill 153, barring criminal-justice debt from being reported to credit agencies; House Bill 59, authorizing East Baton Rouge Parish to transfer funds to the public defender’s office; HCR 50, a task force request; HCR 102, continuing the Senior Task Force on Fraud Prevention; and House Bill 1098, part of the aerospace package addressing liability related to sonic booms. The meeting ended with adjournment after a brief exchange about LSU and McNeese football.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senator Payano will take over the hearing in case we have to go up and vote.
  • I don't foresee any votes coming up soon, but there might be. We'll figure that out.
  • We need to have a system here in Massachusetts today that will help to do that.
  • We respectfully urge the committee to vote out this bill favorably, and thank you for your time.
  • It's a very fair system. We support that.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a public hearing on two bills: House Bill 5138, concerning consumer protections for cash transactions amid penny scarcity, and House Bill 5036, concerning consumer information related to tariffs. Chairs Tackey Chan and Senator Payano opened the hearing, noted the committee’s one-year anniversary, reviewed procedures, and explained that the Senate and House were both in session, with Senator Payano prepared to take over if needed. The committee heard from several industry and legislative witnesses, and the hearing was eventually closed by motion and voice vote. Supporters of H. 5138, including Senator Paul Feeney, the Massachusetts Package Stores Association, the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, and the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, said the bill would create a clear statewide rounding standard for cash transactions if pennies become scarce. They argued it would improve operational efficiency, reduce confusion, provide legal clarity, and protect businesses and consumers by requiring notice and limiting the rule to cash payments. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts also supported the concept but suggested amendments, including changing mandatory rounding language to allow flexibility and clarifying that taxes and fees would not be affected. Witnesses were largely opposed to H. 5036. The Retailers Association, the New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, and the Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Association said tariff-related shelf or price disclosures would be difficult or impossible to implement because tariff costs change frequently and are hard to trace through complex supply chains. Auto dealers emphasized the challenge of calculating tariff impacts across thousands of vehicle parts and models, while retailers said the proposal would add burdens and could increase costs. No votes on the bills were taken during the hearing; the only formal action was adjournment of the hearing after testimony concluded.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Health and Human Services Apr 8th, 2026

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is the claim system.
  • Our systems are not there.
  • Still in the system. They're in the system, but they do not have active Medicaid.
  • So that includes our pharmacy system, our claim system, our provider enrollment.
  • When it's in that electronic system, why aren't we looking for those common addresses?
Summary: The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services convened to discuss interim charges regarding fraud, waste, and abuse in Texas human services, particularly focusing on Medicaid and childcare programs. The meeting highlighted the importance of preventing misuse of taxpayer funds, with testimony from various stakeholders emphasizing the need for increased oversight and accountability in these programs. Key points included the alarming rise in healthcare fraud in other states, the necessity for Texas to enhance its fraud prevention measures, and the potential financial repercussions of failing to meet federal compliance standards. Several committee members expressed concerns about the impact of fraud on vulnerable populations, particularly those relying on Medicaid services. Testimonies from experts underscored the effectiveness of Texas's Office of Inspector General (OIG) in combating fraud, yet pointed out existing vulnerabilities, such as inconsistent enforcement and the need for better data sharing among agencies. The discussion also touched on the challenges faced by hospice care providers, with a significant increase in the number of hospices in Texas raising concerns about quality and oversight. The committee heard from various witnesses, including representatives from health plans and advocacy organizations, who provided insights into the complexities of managing Medicaid and the importance of maintaining program integrity. The meeting concluded with a commitment to further explore legislative solutions to enhance oversight and ensure that resources are directed to those in genuine need.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Labor, Health & Social Services, February 16, 2026

Labor, Health & Social Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • 00:07:22.319> of<00:07:22.560> I, vote of I, vote of I, >> Senator<00:07:24.000><
  • I will vote to move this bill forward.
  • Crum has left an absentee vote of I. Crum has left an absentee vote of I.
  • >> Senator Crum has left an absentee vote >> Senator Crum has left an absentee vote
  • left an absentee vote of I. left an absentee vote of I.
Bills: HB0117, HB0126
FL
Transcript Highlights:
  • Please silence all electronic devices.
  • Please silence all electronic devices.
  • Yes, and by your vote, please show CS for SB 800 reported favorably.
  • And by your vote, please show CS for Senate Bill 576 reported favorably.
  • Yes, and by your vote, please show CS for Senate Bill 576. Chair Broder.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government heard and reported favorably several bills. CS/SB 800 would increase penalties for repeated unlicensed engineering practice and create an engineering student loan assistance program funded by licensure fees and fines; Senator Sharif asked about restitution for victims, and the sponsor said the bill does not create a reimbursement mechanism. CS/SB 576 would create a local government cybersecurity protection program administered by Florida Digital Service, with state purchasing support, grant access, and data-sharing requirements; local government and cybersecurity groups waived in support. CS/SB 1078 would establish transition procedures between gubernatorial administrations, including liaisons, briefing books, office space, IT access, and access to agency records under a signed confidentiality agreement. The committee also reported favorably CS/SB 314 on payment stablecoin issuers, CS/SB 530 updating lottery operations and security rules, CS/SB 1614 giving JAC/LAC-related audit findings more enforcement effect for local governments seeking state funds, SB 990 authorizing protective cell captive insurance companies, SB 1588 beginning implementation of the prior gold-and-silver legal tender law, CS/SB 1440 adding cybersecurity-related exemptions and reporting provisions for financial institutions, and CS/SB 1568 creating a stablecoin pilot program for DFS fee payments. Several bills had support testimony from state agencies and industry groups, and some included technical or guardrail amendments that were adopted without objection. The committee also received a budget overview highlighting major funding items, including more than $350 million for Florida Forever, $738 million for Everglades restoration, more than $500 million for water quality projects outside the Everglades, $60 million for Farmers Feeding Florida, and more than $250 million for citrus recovery. Members asked questions about school lunch funding, state park improvements, land acquisition, water quality funding, gaming enforcement offices, and staffing for PERC. After the bills and budget discussion, members recorded a few affirmative votes on selected tabs, and the committee adjourned.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 4th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • All members vote who desire to vote. All members vote who desire to vote.
  • All those vote. Who desire to vote. All those vote. Who desire to vote. All those vote.
  • All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote.
  • All those vote who desire to vote, all those vote who desire to vote, all those vote who desire to vote
  • All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote who desire to vote. All those vote.
Keywords: 988, house, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

FIN Info Briefing - Mon Jan 12, 2026 @ 1:00 PM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We've also modernized our immunization system and electronic disease surveillance system for the medical
  • and electronic<00:31:14.240> disease<00:31:14.480> surveillance<00:31:14.880> system
  • system. That's a most significant one. system. That's a most significant one.
  • So, I have no vote or non voting member.
  • go and take a look at that system? go and take a look at that system? Right?
Keywords: 910, house, all
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Apr 9th, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • about voting, you know, every vote about voting, you know, every vote actually<00:57:37.359>
  • The bill would also prohibit the smoking of nicotine electronic nicotine delivery systems, and it made
  • , vote, vote, go.
  • >> vote, >> vote, vote,<05:39:45.600> vote,<05:39:45.920> vote,<05:39:46.400
  • vote, vote, vote, go. Thank you. vote, vote, vote, go. Thank you.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 25 February, 2026; 9:00 A.M.

Judiciary, Division B

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:03:47.760> like receive their notice electronically like receive their notice electronically
  • The chair put the question, and the motion carried by voice vote.
  • You’ll be conflicted on voting on this bill.”
  • You’ll be conflicted on voting on this bill.”
  • <00:52:17.599> So, voting on this bill. So, voting on this bill.
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 611, which would require the Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training to provide discovery to an officer facing suspension of certification. Representative Burch said officers currently may receive only a brief notice of alleged misconduct without access to the underlying information, and the bill would give them the materials related to the infraction. There were no questions, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote. The next measure, House Bill 1142, would modernize notice requirements for judgment nisi and bench warrants by allowing clerks to notify bail agents electronically or by personal notice instead of certified mail. Representative Owen said the change would reduce county costs, align bail-agent notice with the electronic notice already used for attorneys, and had support from the clerks’ association. Senators asked whether notice would still appear on MEC, and Owen said attorneys already receive notice there and bail agents could receive it electronically as well. The committee then adopted the motion by voice vote. The committee then heard House Bill 1404, sponsored by Representative Yates, creating the crime of fraudulent utility conversion. Yates explained the bill was aimed at apartment complexes and other landlords that collect utility payments from tenants as part of rent but fail to remit those funds to the utility provider, citing large unpaid water bills and similar legislation in Louisiana. Senators raised concerns about intent, possible criminal liability for landlords or LLCs when utility bills are delayed, faulty, or disputed, and the severity of penalties, which could reach 20 years in prison for higher amounts. Yates said she was open to adding intentional-conduct language and clarified the bill targets those who collect tenant utility money and do not remit it, not tenants themselves. Members discussed possible amendments, including adding mens rea language and a defense for disputed bills, but no final action on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Municipal and County Government (04/28/2025)

Municipal and County Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • vote. Representative Fron, yes. vote. Representative Fron, yes.
  • opposed to this motion, you will vote opposed to this motion, you will vote no.<02:02:52.480>
  • accepting this amendment, you will vote accepting this amendment, you will vote yes. yes. yes.
  • <02:26:38.479> Representative The clerk votes yes. Representative The clerk votes yes.
  • So that's why I vote ITL. So that's why I vote ITL. Thank<02:29:36.399> you.
Keywords: 1189, house, all