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MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 4/3/2026 #2

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
  • They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
  • They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
  • They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
  • They must pay the utilities if that's the way that lease is written. These are all costs.
Summary: The House convened with 113 members present and took up House Bill 774, a local enabling bill on residential landlord-tenant good-cause termination and eviction standards. The sponsor and floor leader described the bill as intended to create stability for families and communities by limiting nonrenewal of leases without good cause, while emphasizing that it would only take effect if adopted by local counties. The bill’s stated good-cause grounds include repeated late rent payment, lease violations, and other specified reasons. Several amendments were offered and debated. One amendment sought to require tenants to keep paying rent, late fees, and other lease obligations during any legal challenge to a nonrenewal; the floor leader argued this was redundant because existing law already requires payment during holdover proceedings, and the House rejected the amendment by roll call, 79 in the negative. Another amendment added a good-cause ground where housing is tied to employment on the property and the employment ends; the floor leader accepted it as a friendly amendment, and it was adopted. A further amendment exempted short-term rentals such as VRBOs from the bill; it was also accepted as friendly and adopted. The House then rejected another amendment that would have changed the late-rent good-cause standard from four notices in a 12-month period to three. The sponsor argued the change would reduce the time and financial burden on small landlords, while the floor leader responded that the bill did not alter existing eviction timelines for nonpayment and that the current four-instance standard was appropriate. Finally, an amendment to extend access to the state’s eviction counsel fund to low-income landlords was offered, with the sponsor arguing for fairness to small property owners; the floor leader opposed it, saying the fund was created to represent low-income tenants and that most landlords are already represented. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on that amendment.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
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  • It did come from the validated tool.
Summary: The committee first approved the July 9 minutes without objection and heard from Jay Hartz and Jonathan Harris of the Legislative Research Commission. Members asked about Capitol and legislator security in light of recent targeted shootings in other states. Hartz said LRC had removed members’ home addresses from its website, was reviewing other state-government records for similar information, and was working with the Speaker, Senate President, Kentucky State Police, and outside security experts on broader safety measures. He also said LRC is exploring commercial products to help block personal contact information from public view, but declined to name vendors publicly. Harris added that driver’s license scans at the Capitol are handled by Kentucky State Police, while LRC has a process for flagging high-volume or concerning contacts for police review. The LRC also reported that redistricting work has already begun, with census coordination underway, evaluation of redistricting software including Mapitude and open-source tools, and plans to make the same tools available to the public in the LRC library. The committee then heard from Kentucky Wired Operations Company CEO Robert Morphonius, COO Tom Snyder, and counsel Patrick Hughes about the Kentucky Wired network. They explained the corporate structure: Kentucky Wired Operations Company is a private for-profit special purpose entity that designs, builds, operates, and maintains the network; Kentucky Wired Infrastructure Company is a nonprofit instrumentality used for financing; and Open Fiber Kentucky handles commercialization of excess capacity under a wholesale agreement. They said Kentucky Wired Operations is in the operations and maintenance phase, with those obligations continuing until 2045, and that technical changes to the network generally require KCNA approval through formal change-order processes. They also said the company conducted a market test in June 2023 under Schedule 19 of its contract, considered proposals including Open Fiber and the incumbent service provider, and retained the existing provider. Members asked about KCNA’s role, procurement, network customers, and revenue. The witnesses said Quac operates outside normal state procurement because its process is governed by contract, while KCNA acts as the Commonwealth’s oversight authority and filter for changes. They identified current network users as including AOC, KCTCS, postsecondary education, and other Commonwealth agencies, with all requests routed through KCNA; they also said a separate change process for Exceliccom is in litigation. On funding, they said the operation is paid through monthly appropriations, with roughly a million dollars a month for the service provider and a couple hundred thousand for Quac’s oversight, not including debt service, which is bundled into the availability payment. The discussion ended as members began asking about responsibility for damage-related costs such as squirrel-related outages.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Education (04/29/2025)

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • So please utilize it right now to discourage our new Nasha governor from following the Cenounu path.
  • So please utilize it right now to discourage our new Nasha governor from following the Cenounu path.
  • So<01:00:34.880> please<01:00:35.280> utilize<01:00:35.599> it<01:00:35.760>
  • right<01:00:36.000> now<01:00:36.160> to So please utilize it right now to So please
  • utilize it right now to discourage<01:00:36.960> our<01:00:37.359> new<01:00:37.760>
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Committee on Housing (02/04/2025)

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:24:52.960> this are trying to develop and utilize this are trying to develop and utilize
  • You're not having to spread utilities, road maintenance, and other things over a smaller tax base.
  • <03:49:43.600> road to um spread um utilities road to um spread um utilities road maintenance
  • We can build more homes, allow multifamily housing, and utilize underused commercial spaces.
  • We can build more homes, allow multifamily housing, and utilize underused commercial spaces.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Housing Committee heard testimony on HB 577, a bill to expand accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in New Hampshire. The sponsor and supporters described the state’s housing shortage and argued the bill would make it easier for property owners to build ADUs by right, up to 950 square feet, either attached or detached, while still requiring compliance with building codes, septic/water limits, and other local requirements. Supporters said the measure would help seniors age in place, provide housing for young adults, caregivers, and workers, and make better use of existing property such as garages and barns. Representative Reed raised concern that removing language related to short-term rentals could allow ADUs to be used for that purpose rather than long-term housing. The sponsor said he was open to clarifying language on short-term rentals, and another witness explained that current law already allows municipalities some choice on ingress/egress requirements, while the bill would standardize that and leave the design choice to the property owner. Several supportive witnesses followed, including the New Hampshire Home Builders Association, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, the Business and Industry Association, AARP, Housing Action New Hampshire, 603 Forward, and New Hampshire Youth Movement. They emphasized affordability, property rights, workforce housing, intergenerational living, and the need for statewide consistency. A Derry resident testified that his existing garage space could be converted into an ADU under HB 577, but current local rules prevent that because it is detached; he said the bill would let him rent it affordably. Supporters also argued that ADUs can increase property values and help homeowners cover mortgages and taxes. In opposition, the New Hampshire Municipal Association said the bill would impose a local zoning mandate, could add density pressure on already stressed infrastructure, and did not guarantee that new units would be affordable or workforce housing. No vote or final committee action was taken in the excerpt.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health Committee Jun 24th, 2026

Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Okay, so there were some, I think, pretty valid concerns and amendments that were brought up, at least
  • And I do think there's some validity to some of their amendments requesting that the county behavioral
  • You set up a process, you utilize it, and it achieves the goals for which the process was set up.
  • Your sponsors utilized WIC as an example to help better protect.
  • Your sponsors utilized WIC as an example to help better protect.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • By utilizing these objective tools, I have seen more administrators, teachers, social workers, school
  • The system was being utilized to measure frequency versus showing students' response to intervention.
  • Here is a sample of our curriculums, platforms, screeners, and initiatives that have utilized blended
  • And my, my question is, how do you see this being utilized in the classroom?
  • This would make next step plan validation easier for the LEAs as well as easier for my staff.
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 5 March, 2026; 10:00 AM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • His valid point of order is based in precedent of this body in addition to the fact that original intent
  • His valid point of order is based in precedent of this body in addition to the fact that original intent
  • His his valid point of section is added.
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  • the MHAM risk tool which would utilize the MHAM risk tool which would allow<00:56:56.240> them
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then confirmed a quorum, dispensed with the journal reading, and moved into the calendar. Members also introduced several visitors and groups in the galleries, including AFL-CIO representatives, Volunteer Mississippi, the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy, New England College students on a civil rights tour, and other guests and constituents. The chamber then proceeded through a series of motions to reconsider, table, or advance bills on the calendar. On the appropriations calendar, the House passed several Senate bills after adopting strike-off or amendment language. Senate Bill 2896, described as a potential trooper pay raise measure, was amended and passed 128-0. Senate Bill 2898 increased the MIMA disaster assistance trust fund from $20 million to $40 million and passed 128-0, and Senate Bill 2924 authorized spending from that fund and passed 119-0. Other appropriations measures included Senate Bill 2825 on the healthcare industry zone act, Senate Bill 2832 extending a repealer for the short-line railroad tax credit, Senate Bill 2834 on motor vehicle specialty tags, Senate Bill 2835 allowing banks to use third-party vendors to check liens, and Senate Bill 2846 on conduit bonds; each was explained as largely conforming to House language or adding reverse repealers, and each passed overwhelmingly. The Ways and Means calendar included Senate Bill 2850, which removed a reverse repealer and updated the Advantage Jobs Act to align incentives with prior commitments and future tax changes; it passed 119-0. Senate Bill 2873 expanded administrative forfeiture procedures to products on the cigarette and ends registry and passed 117-1. Senate Bill 2882 clarified that tax assessors cannot require settlement statements for homestead exemptions and passed 118-0. Senate Bill 3111, which would exempt up to 10 cases of wine donated annually to nonprofits from alcohol taxes, drew some concern and passed 97-13 after a reverse repealer was added. Senate Bill 316 added energy storage facilities such as batteries to the definition of alternative energy for local ad valorem tax purposes and passed 114-1. Senate Bill 3124 revised the Pregnancy Resource Act to allow individuals as well as businesses to participate in the tax credit, adjust reporting and in-state requirements, and incorporate House language; the transcript cuts off before the final vote on that bill.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 5th, 2026

Utilities and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • I am calling to order this hearing of the Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy.
  • They run about an 80 to 85 percent utilization factor. So there is headroom.
  • Just want to validate your point that it has been incredibly helpful.
  • And then we also discussed a potential utility model for refineries.
  • And then we also discussed a potential utility model for refineries.
Keywords: 988, house, all
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/25/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency

Transcript Highlights:
  • being, that have curriculum out there ready to go next fall, and they are not going to be able to utilize
  • We have a lot of mental health issues with our teenagers utilizing social media and the internet far
  • um this is a firm parental rights bill we have a lot of mental health issues with our teenagers utilizing
  • development of a detached ADU if the addition of one or more detached ADUs necessitates a larger utility
  • But I don't know of any utility in Arizona that would take on any of that liability associated with that
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 1:30 PM

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • As y'all know, our funds will run out if not utilized this year.
  • 00:04:54.800> not know, our funds will run out if not know, our funds will run out if not utilized
  • So, we're going to utilized this year.
  • <00:07:41.120> in a water district in my water utility in a water district in my water utility
  • I think your concern is valid.
Summary: The committee first heard a proposal to consolidate small or outdated Treasury and agency accounts into pooled investment accounts so idle balances could earn interest and administrative costs could be reduced. Senator DuPree asked whether the change would also eliminate old accounts, and the sponsor said it would close outdated accounts and move funds where they could earn interest. The committee then voted title sufficient, do pass. Senate Bill 2694, described as the biomarker bill, would require mandatory biomarker testing for diagnosis, treatment, management, and monitoring of certain conditions when supported by medical and scientific evidence and nationally recognized clinical guidelines. The bill would apply to health insurance policies written in the state after September 1, 2026, require written reasons for denials, and include reporting requirements back to the Legislature. The sponsor estimated a total cost of about $5.2 million, with roughly $1 million as the state share, and the committee voted title sufficient, do pass. The committee then took up the ARPA bill, which would accelerate the spending deadline from December 31 to September 30 and create three buckets for remaining funds: $100 million for MDOT, about $62 million for lost revenue to help offset insurance costs, and any additional funds to be handled by DFA under the governor’s discretion within ARPA rules. Senators asked about lists of projects, the risk of rushing money out the door, and whether local city and county projects could be repurposed; sponsors said the bill is aimed at keeping funds from being returned to Washington and that projects already in process should be nudged to completion, while unused funds could be clawed back after missed reporting or reimbursement requests. The committee also discussed prior technical problems with some completed projects and said those cases would likely require separate legislative action. The committee voted title sufficient, do pass, committee sub. Finally, the committee considered Senate Bill 2578, which creates a small municipality match fund to help cities under 10,000 population meet the 20% local match needed for discretionary federal and state grants. The chair clarified that the bill establishes the fund but does not create a funding source, and the sponsor confirmed that point. The committee then voted title sufficient, do pass.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (04/15/2026)

Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • if it's not funded, they would like to have the framework in place in statute so that it could be utilized
  • So, I think the fact that this is not a closed loop, that's a valid point.
  • <00:27:56.920> Um closed loop, uh that's a valid point.
  • Um closed loop, uh that's a valid point.
  • Hampshire Hospital, um, they did point out that all episodes of where restraint or seclusion is utilized
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • But you bring up a very valid point.
  • improve the property but you bring up<00:32:37.159> a<00:32:37.320> very<00:32:37.639> valid
  • point the I mean it's up a very valid point the I mean it's it's<00:32:40.919> a<00:32:41.120
  • c> the<01:20:29.280> recommendation<01:20:30.080> on<01:20:30.400> this utilities
  • the recommendation on this utilities the recommendation on this measure<01:20:32.120> is<01:20
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee opened by outlining hearing procedures, including a two-minute limit for live testimony, a request not to repeat written testimony, and a reminder about decorum. The first bill heard was SB 697, which would create a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for expenses to retrofit residences with wind-resistive devices. The Insurance Division said it supported the concept but noted it may need an appropriation or outside expertise to develop certification standards, while the Department of Taxation said the bill should retain a third-party certification requirement if the Insurance Division cannot administer the credit. The Hawaii Insurers Council supported the bill, and the Tax Foundation suggested a subsidy-style program would be more efficient than a tax credit and criticized the bill’s 100% credit structure. A testifier in support argued the measure would help homeowners fortify houses against hurricanes and reduce shelter demand; written testimony from several others, including HIEMA, was noted as supportive. The committee then moved through SB 76, which would require the Hawaii Property Insurance Association to provide commercial property coverage after two private-market denials, and SB 83, which would require insurers to give advance written premium-change notices and explanations to common-interest community policyholders and the insurance commissioner, along with a report on premium increases. For SB 76, the State Insurance Division stood on its written comments, and testimony in support came from Michael Honda, the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, and Jessica Herzog. SB 83 drew more extensive discussion: the Insurance Division supported the need for better transparency, while the Hawaii Insurers Council opposed the bill, arguing that agents—not insurers—typically communicate with AOAO boards and that the measure could worsen an already difficult market. Insurance Division staff acknowledged widespread complaints from condo associations about lack of transparency and said the division had received many calls about premium increases and nonrenewals. The discussion on SB 83 expanded into broader concerns about condo insurance, nonrenewals, surplus lines, and the difficulty of getting timely explanations for large premium increases. Committee members and testifiers described older buildings struggling to fund repairs and upgrades while facing steep insurance costs, and some urged the committee to craft baseline statutory protections for unit owners. The Insurance Division said surplus lines serve a critical gap-filling role and warned against regulating that market in a way that could slow access to coverage. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • post these notices of seized or unclaimed property on the Internet and social networking websites utilized
  • To clarify, that prosecution is valid Regardless of whom the agreement or payment was made to, it creates
  • provided the Attorney General with resources in this field, and the bill gives them the ability to utilize
  • , I would submit to you, a very important definition, and then Section 3 adjusts, or I would say utilizes
  • But again, with these cases, what you see a lot of times is. ...that cell phones that are utilized.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Justice May 13th, 2025

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • post these notices of seized or unclaimed property on the Internet and social networking websites utilized
  • loopholes by restoring the pre-2023 solicitation of prostitution statute, to clarify that prosecution is valid
  • The bill gives them the ability to utilize these resources and assets when a local prosecutor can't act
  • Section 2 adds a very important definition, and then Section 3 adjusts or I would say utilizes that definition
  • But again, with these cases, what you see a lot of times is it's cell phones that are utilized.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Insurance Apr 17th, 2025

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...I think when you look at utilization review, Mr.
  • When we're talking about utilization review, which is reviewing the chart after the care has been provided
  • other stuff that was really not indicated or not necessary, then that's an appropriate time for utilization
  • I mean that's, that is utilization. review. I mean, that is what that process is designed for.
  • Right now, there are about 900,000 Texans who utilize Medigap.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Higher Education Apr 8th, 2025

Higher Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • After serving in World War II, he utilized the Hazelwood Act to pursue his degree at Texas Western.
  • And Representative, it's a valid concern.
  • classroom space for teaching, installing energy-efficient infrastructure systems to reduce long-term utility
  • reinvest in existing assets on campus to help reduce deferred maintenance and increase the space utilization
  • reinvest into existing assets on campus to help reduce deferred maintenance and increase the space utilization
Bills: HB42, HB125
Summary: The Committee on Higher Education met to hear several bills and first corrected the minutes from its April 1, 2025 meeting to reflect that a committee substitute for HB 271 had been adopted before the bill was reported favorably. The committee then heard HB 3326, which would help Texas higher education employees, especially adjunct faculty, qualify for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness by counting classroom hours toward full-time status, requiring institutions to verify employment within 60 days, and requiring annual notice to eligible employees. No witnesses testified against the bill, and it was left pending. Members then heard HB 2853, authorizing UTEP to phase in a student union fee increase to fund demolition and reconstruction of its aging student union. Representative Perez and UTEP student and university witnesses said the current facility is outdated and insufficient for a campus of more than 25,000 students, while some members raised concerns about the size of the fee increase and its impact on low-income students. UTEP representatives said most students receive aid, the fee would be phased in over time, and the project was student-approved; the bill was left pending. The committee also heard HB 4066, a one-line bill to abolish the Texas Research Incentive Program after the state cleared its backlog of matching obligations, with the author saying the program was no longer needed in light of newer research funding approaches. The bill was left pending. The committee spent substantial time on HB 125, which would create the Tarleton State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Supporters, including Tarleton leadership, the founding dean, a rural hospital CEO, and a feasibility consultant, argued the school would address severe rural physician shortages by recruiting Texas and rural students, training them in rural settings, and developing new residency slots rather than competing for existing ones. Members asked about affordability, residency placement, and whether the school would draw students from rural Texas; Tarleton said it would seek to keep tuition and debt low, had already raised private donations, and would request $25 million in state support over the biennium. The bill was left pending. Finally, the committee heard HB 42, which would increase the annual Higher Education Fund appropriation and adjust its allocation methodology. The chair and university witnesses described rising deferred maintenance, inflation, cybersecurity needs, and enrollment growth at HEAF-eligible institutions, with witnesses from Texas Tech, Sam Houston State, and UNT saying the additional funding would help address aging facilities and technology needs. After testimony, the committee left HB 42 pending and recessed.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Jun 24th, 2026

Energy, Utilities and Communications

Transcript Highlights:
  • By utilizing escalating penalties, the CPUC will encourage utilities to take greater care to ensure their
  • AB 2065 would alter the incentives for utilities.
  • than fragmented utility-by-utility purchasing.
  • And then also Lower cost than fragmented, utility-by-utility purchasing.
  • Is it valid if we didn't have a quorum? Yes. We'll take it.
Keywords: 987, senate, all
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee, May 4, 2026 - AM

Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so that's what we utilize<00:18:57.320> to utilize to utilize to project<00:18:59.000>
  • You know, it's a valid question.
  • you know, it's a valid question. you know, it's a valid question.
  • And this is what WYDOT is utilizing.
  • WYDOT utilizes this slide very effectively.
Keywords: 916, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am

Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Very valid, very strong, and urgent concerns that they are putting before us that I know so many of us
  • already well established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and there is a well-worn path to the utilization
  • already well established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and there is a well-worn path to the utilization
  • A well-worn path to the utilization of the APA.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Senate first handled a House petition from John H. Rawlers and others seeking eminent domain authority for a parcel in Norwood; Joint Rule 12 was suspended and the matter was referred to the Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight. The chamber then resumed debate on the literacy bill, with Senator Tarr offering a series of amendments focused on school district funding, teacher competency, reporting, waivers, and curriculum implementation. Most of Tarr’s amendments were rejected, but one requiring written, appealable denials of district waivers was adopted by roll call, and another amendment on reporting from the Early Literacy Fund, including provisions for English language learners and special education educators, was also adopted. A separate amendment extending the timeline for DESE to publish high-quality curricula was adopted, while several other amendments were withdrawn or defeated. The Senate also considered and adopted an amendment from Senator Comerford addressing rural and regional equity in education funding. That amendment expanded eligible uses of the Early Literacy Fund to include screening assessments, required DESE to prioritize geographic and funding equity, mandated a public hearing in Western Massachusetts before final grant criteria were finalized, and directed technical assistance to rural districts. Senators from across the chamber spoke in support, emphasizing chronic underfunding, declining enrollment, minimum-aid pressures, and the need for a broader review of the Chapter 70 formula and a Foundation Budget Review Commission. The amendment passed unanimously. Later, the Senate took up an amendment from Senator Moore on children’s vision care, which would have created a registry for vision screening and expanded eye exam requirements, but it was withdrawn after supportive debate. The chamber then adopted the Ways and Means redraft, ordered the bill to third reading, and passed An Act relative to teacher preparation and student literacy to be engrossed by a unanimous roll call. Final passage was also achieved for a separate House land-taking bill allowing the town of Hingham to use municipal property for a center for active living, which passed by the required two-thirds vote and was enacted. The Senate then adopted an order to meet again the following Monday and adjourned in memory of Donna Goldstein.
FL

Florida 2026 4th Special Session

February 24, 2026 - 03:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • If such hospital has a valid certificate of trauma center verification from the American College of Surgeons
  • For those who have lost a parent serving our country, they should be able to utilize the full allotment
  • This bill eliminates all facets of attestation to prove your shelter utility costs.
  • The bill allows dental hygienists to fully utilize, under Dana's supervision, the education and training