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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Plastic bottle excise tax proposed 3/10/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education Feb 18th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 22nd, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Shalom, may it be so, and amen. May it be so, and amen. Please join in the Pledge of Allegiance.
- It had about a 12-foot joint, and it was puffing out smoke in the parade.
- He loved its mountains, its beaches, its people, its music, and its culture.
- He loved its mountains, its beach, He loved Puerto Rico deeply.
- He loved its mountains, its beaches, its people, its music, its culture.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- It saves folks money.
- It also is good for the environment, increases community resilience, and it reduces the strain on our
- It then delays consumer-owned utility interim performance reporting for port districts, moving it from
- It does add intent language.
- It is to the proposed substitute. Yeah. So this is my amendment. Is it my amendment? No. Okay.
Keywords:
motor fuel, fuel quality act, RCW 19.112, alternative fuel, biodiesel, renewable diesel, ethanol blend, alcohol fuel, diesel fuel, nonhazardous motor fuel, biofuels, clean fuels, transportation fuels, Washington fuel standards, fuel labeling, fuel blending, petroleum products, natural gas vehicles, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- So it does say that it is incorporated by. Mr. Larsson. Mr.
- It carries with a voice vote. Those opposed, nay. It carries with a voice vote.
- They're struggling as it is.
- I appreciate it. Thank you.
- It is in the new language, so I just wanted to make sure I called it out.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee reviewed several Idaho Department of Health and Welfare administrative rule dockets, mostly zero-based rewrites intended to reduce duplication, simplify language, and align rules with current statutes or federal guidance. On the reportable diseases docket, the department said the rewrite cut the chapter by about 40 percent, added viral hemorrhagic fevers as reportable diseases, and lowered the lead-reporting threshold to 3.5 micrograms per deciliter to match CDC standards. Members asked about incorporation by reference, the history of using federal guidelines, and why COVID was not listed; department staff explained that COVID was handled under broader public health authority and extraordinary-occurrence provisions rather than the reportable disease list. That docket was approved by voice vote after some discussion about whether more health policy should be placed in statute versus rule.
The committee then approved the radiation control rules, which were rewritten to shorten the chapter substantially, remove incorporation by reference, and require out-of-state licensees to register within 30 days. Next, members considered a consolidated chapter for developmental disability agencies and related provider types, including residential habilitation agencies and adult residential care providers; the department said the rewrite would streamline licensing requirements and had broad stakeholder support. The committee approved that chapter, then approved a repeal docket for residential habilitation agencies because those provisions had been moved into the new consolidated chapter.
The final docket covered residential assisted living facilities. The department said the rewrite reorganized application, resident activity, discharge, and medical review requirements, removed duplicative statutory language, and eliminated a separate NFPA building standard reference because the International Fire Code already covers it. Senators focused on discharge protections for vulnerable residents, asking about emergency discharges, nonpayment, Medicaid-related placement issues, and the role of the ombudsman and appeal rights. Department staff said residents generally receive written notice, often 30 days, and can access appeals and ombudsman assistance; immediate discharge can occur in limited situations such as nonpayment or inability to meet care needs. The committee approved the docket by voice vote and then adjourned, with a note that budget presentations would likely begin the following week.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Jan 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It saves folks money.
- It also is good for the environment, increases community resilience, and it reduces the strain on our
- It does so in two primary ways.
- It also requires EFSEC to provide a summary of consultation to the relevant tribe before submitting its
- It is to the proposed substitute. Yeah. So this is my amendment. Is it my amendment? No. Okay.
Summary:
The Senate Environment, Energy and Technology Committee first held a public hearing on SB 6269, which updates the Motor Fuel Quality Act to broaden the definition of motor fuel to include gaseous fuels and electricity and remove the separate alternative fuel definition. Staff and the Department of Agriculture said the change would let WSDA inspect and test hydrogen and other newer fuels; Commerce and Douglas County PUD supported the bill as needed for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. The bill drew no opposition testimony, and the hearing closed with the chair noting broad support.
The committee then heard SB 6223, which would authorize community-scale weatherization projects under the low-income weatherization program. Supporters from community action, Spark Northwest, Commerce, and Washington Conservation Action said the bill would let the state weatherize multiple homes at once, improve health and safety, reduce energy burdens, and help meet climate and grid goals more quickly. Staff said the bill has a fiscal note for rulemaking and administration. The hearing ended with strong support and no opposition testimony.
In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and passed SB 5982, SB 6050, SB 5965, SB 6010, SB 5984, SB 6076, and SB 5652 to the Rules Committee or Ways and Means, depending on the bill. Amendments were adopted on SB 5965 to adjust carryout bag provisions, while amendments on SB 6010 were not adopted. SB 5982 would update CETA-related utility definitions and reporting, SB 6050 addresses distributed energy resources and utility rules, SB 5965 revises carryout bag requirements, SB 6010 concerns EFSEC tribal consultation, SB 5984 regulates AI companion chatbots, SB 6076 streamlines procurement for certain clean energy projects, and SB 5652 concerns environmental and health mitigation in large port districts. The committee also noted it would not take action that day on SB 5975 and SB 5466.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- And you were—hostile is not the word, but it... It was a wire brushing.
- It doesn't say you've now made it an inactive well, turn everything off.
- I believe that this bill will do it. So with that, we support it.
- it.
- So that's why I thought it was a balanced approach, because it.
Keywords:
occupational licenses, renewal, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, registration, license expiration, HB 2663, inactive well, plugging extension, Railroad Commission of Texas, RRC, oil and gas, orphan wells, well cleanup, well plugging, abandoned wells, surface equipment removal, electric service termination, administrative penalty, Natural Resources Code, Section 89.029
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It appears more strict than what it was previously.
- And it looks like it kind of makes it a little more ambiguous, potentially. Let's just read it.
- It says, well, it started at the beginning.
- We kind of reworked it, tried to clarify it.” “Great. Kind of rewrote it there.” Mr.
- It has not kept pace with modern, evidence-based midwifery practice.
Summary:
The Health and Welfare Committee met to consider several Idaho Department of Health and Welfare rule dockets tied to licensing and certification. The first docket rewrote and consolidated rules for developmental disabilities agencies and residential habilitation agencies, with the department saying the changes streamline overlapping requirements and remove duplicative language. A member asked about physical restraint provisions, and staff explained the definition was carried over from the residential habilitation chapter and that restraint remains limited and subject to written consent and plan requirements. The committee approved the docket unanimously.
The committee then took up the residential assisted living facilities rewrite. Department staff said the revision reorganizes application, resident activity, admission termination, and medical review provisions, removes redundant language, and aligns fire safety references with the International Fire Code. Members focused heavily on criminal history and background check language, especially whether unlicensed employees could work before clearance and whether the proposed wording weakened supervision requirements. Staff said the change was not substantive and that employees awaiting clearance must still be supervised and not have one-to-one contact with residents; they also clarified that memory care units are covered by these rules. After questions about the application process and business registration, the member who had proposed striking a subsection withdrew the motion, and the committee approved the docket in full.
A third docket repealed the residential habilitation agencies chapter because its substance had been recodified in the earlier consolidated chapter; the committee approved that repeal as well. Finally, Representative Redman presented RS 33050, which would update Idaho’s midwifery statute to reflect modern practice and allow licensed midwives to administer medications within their training and scope. He described it as a modernization rather than a scope expansion, and the committee voted to introduce the RS. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So it does say that it is incorporated by. through the rules.
- So it does say that it is incorporated by. Mr. Larsson. Mr.
- It carries by voice vote. Those opposed, nay. It carries by voice vote.
- It carries by voice vote.
- It is in the new language, so I just wanted to make sure I called it out.
Summary:
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee reviewed several Idaho Department of Health and Welfare administrative rule dockets, mostly zero-based regulation rewrites and consolidations. The first docket covered reportable diseases, with the department saying the rewrite cuts duplicative language, adds viral hemorrhagic fevers as reportable, and lowers the lead-reporting threshold to align with CDC guidance. Senators asked about incorporation by reference, the deletion of penalty language as duplicative of statute, testing without informed consent for exposed first responders, and why COVID was not specifically listed; department staff said COVID had never been on the list and that general authority and an “extraordinary occurrence” category were used for new outbreaks. The committee approved the docket by voice vote after brief discussion about whether more rules should be moved into statute.
The committee then approved a radiation control rules rewrite that greatly shortened the chapter, removed incorporation by reference, kept fees unchanged, and added a requirement for out-of-state licensees to register within 30 days. Members next considered developmental disability agencies rules, which consolidate licensing requirements for developmental disability agencies, residential habilitation agencies, and adult residential care providers into one chapter; the department said the rewrite removes redundant standards and had stakeholder support. The related residential habilitation agencies docket was then approved as a full repeal because its provisions were moved into the consolidated chapter.
Finally, the committee reviewed residential assisted living facilities rules, a comprehensive rewrite that reorganizes application, resident activity, discharge, and medical review provisions and removes duplicative statutory language. Senators focused on discharge requirements, especially emergency discharges, nonpayment, and what happens when a facility can no longer meet a resident’s needs; department staff said residents receive notice, appeal rights, and ombudsman involvement in many cases. Concerns were raised about vulnerable residents being displaced if reimbursement rates are too low, but the department said facilities and the ombudsman often work to find alternate placement. The committee approved all of the dockets it considered and adjourned after noting an upcoming budget presentation.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't support it.
- It shifts risk onto horsemen; it strips communities.
- It was very well done.
- It was one of those proud dad moments; I know I said it a hundred times.
- I want to see it thrive, but I want to see it thrive independently.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Feb 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- It simply respects the principle that local government is closest to the people it serves.
- It is a new insignia. It says, 'I'm with Head Start.' And I know all of you are as well.
- It is. It's a new insignia. It says, 'I'm with Head Start.' And I know all of you are as well.
- Others will no doubt speak to... ...experience with it and see how much it can do to enhance democracy
- as it is.
Keywords:
ranked choice voting, instant runoff voting, RCV, Bedford, municipal elections, town offices, local option, ballot question, election reform, plurality voting, multi-seat elections, single-seat elections, town clerk, tie-breaking, ballot tabulation, Boston elections, voter preference, local government, 1212, all
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Health and Human Services REVISED Mar 2nd, 2026
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- I should say it that way.
- I'm assuming that since it would be the state, it would have to pay it back to somebody, I would think
- Is it from a family member, or if the individual is... Well, it would...
- It had a lot of different language in it.
- It modernizes the minor medical treatment statute, aligns with the Parents' Bill of Rights, and strengthens
Bills:
SB1328, SB1380, SB1436, SB1558, SB1572, SB1651, SB1805, SB1831, SB1836, SB2014, SB2023, SB2044, SB2179, SB933
Keywords:
parents' rights, healthcare consent, minors, medical records, protection, legal guardianship, Medicaid, Oklahoma Health Care Authority, eligibility verification, death records, Death Master File, vital statistics, disenrollment, recoupment, improper payments, benefits integrity, public assistance, income verification, residency verification, incarceration status
Summary:
The Health and Human Services Committee met to consider a series of Senate bills, beginning with SB 2014, which would allow ivermectin to be sold over the counter with FDA approval. After questions about whether a prescription would still be required and how FDA guidance would affect the law, the bill passed 9-3. SB 1805, as amended, barred detention and youth facilities from using temporary agencies or contracting organizations for staffing; the author said the change was intended to address transparency and records issues in a related lawsuit. That bill passed 12-0. SB 2044, also amended, clarified chiropractic-related language regarding serum and multiple vitamins; members discussed whether the bill changed scope of practice, and it passed 10-2.
The committee then approved SB 1836, which requires a board-approved mental health screener during routine annual primary care visits. The author said it was meant to normalize mental health screening and noted an updated fiscal impact estimate of $284,000 to $560,000; some members raised concerns about mandates and cost, but the bill passed 8-4. SB 1380 would require the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to verify Medicaid eligibility against death records and conduct monthly death-record checks for enrollees; after questions about current practice, costs, and recoupment from deceased enrollees, the author requested title be stricken, and the bill passed 10-2. SB 2179, dealing with not-guilty-by-reason-of-mental-illness cases, adds staff accompaniment for therapeutic visits, requires structured violence-risk assessments before discharge or conditional release, and adds drug screening when substance-use monitoring is ordered; Department of Mental Health staff testified about treatment planning and monitoring, and the bill passed 11-1.
Later, the committee passed SB 1436, which requires families to be informed of their right to certification after fetal death or miscarriage, and SB 1558, which clarifies that older youth in OJA custody may be placed in Level E group homes. SB 933, the “Right to Try for Individualized Treatment Act,” passed 11-0 and would allow certain terminally ill patients to seek individualized investigational treatments after informed consent. SB 1651, an Oklahoma Medical Board cleanup bill covering several licensed professions, also passed 11-0. Finally, SB 1328 modernizes parental access to minor medical records with safeguards for abuse situations, and SB 1572 removes the DHS and OJA directors from the OCCY board; both passed 11-0. The committee adjourned after noting a possible interim meeting for a Tier 1 nomination.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Community Affairs Mar 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
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NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture - 03/10/2026
Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- And it created... How many years has it been? Six years, seven years now.
- So it was great to be there.
- And yet it was so hard.
- But yet you have people that want to buy it to consume it... I guess a couple things.
- But yet you have people that want to buy it to consume it.
Summary:
The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture first moved through a series of animal welfare bills, reporting all of them to the floor. The measures included bills on sentencing for aggravated cruelty to animals, additional aggravated cruelty provisions, penalties for animal abandonment, requiring owners or lessors of vacated properties to inspect for abandoned animals, and restricting surgical depopulation procedures on dogs and pets. Members generally expressed support, and each bill advanced by motion and voice vote with no noted opposition or recusals; one additional bill was held by the sponsor.
The committee then heard from Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball, who gave an update on state and federal agriculture issues. He discussed the Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center, federal farm bill negotiations, specialty crops, labor and H-2A reform, dairy margin coverage concerns, possible cuts to EQIP, organic certification funding, trade and USMCA review, tariffs and input costs, and disaster concerns affecting Long Island seafood producers. He also highlighted state programs such as Nourish New York, Dairy Modernization, farm-to-school efforts, and workforce development initiatives.
Members asked questions about raw milk sales, H-2A labor, solar siting on farmland, farm-to-school expansion, tariff impacts, and support for farmers facing federal cuts and rising costs. Ball said raw milk sales remain limited to licensed on-farm sales with inspections and warnings, supported reform of H-2A and broader labor policy, urged protecting prime and actively farmed land from solar development, and emphasized the need to preserve food access programs like Nourish New York and farmers market nutrition benefits. The meeting ended after the commissioner’s testimony and member discussion, with no further formal action beyond the earlier bill reports.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Feb 10th, 2026
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- It already largely exists in politics.
- It simply respects the principle that local government is closest to the people it serves.
- It is a new insignia. It says, I'm with Head Start. And I know all of you are as well.
- Others will no doubt speak to... ...experience with it and see how much it can do to enhance democracy
- as it is.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on ranked choice voting, focusing primarily on H. 4262 for Boston and H. 4916 for Bedford. Committee chairs Dan Hunt and Senator Keenan opened the hearing, limited testimony to three minutes per person, and heard from a long list of advocates, local officials, and organizations. The hearing ended with no further registered speakers and the committee adjourned after inviting additional written testimony.
Testimony was overwhelmingly in support of ranked choice voting. Supporters included RepresentWomen, Reclaim Roxbury, the Boston Teachers Union, Veterans for All Voters, MassVOTE, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts, Our Revolution Massachusetts, and Bedford residents and organizers. Speakers argued that ranked choice voting would reduce the spoiler effect, encourage coalition-building and less negative campaigning, improve majority support for winners, and expand voter participation and representation, especially for women, young voters, and historically marginalized communities. Several speakers emphasized local control and said Boston and Bedford should be allowed to decide for themselves through their home rule petitions.
Boston City Councilors and the City Council president also testified in favor, describing the city’s low municipal turnout, the council’s approval of the petition, and the fact that Boston voters previously supported a statewide ranked choice voting measure. Councilor Rutsi L. Jean explained the petition’s development through council hearings and working sessions, while Council President Ruthzee Louijeune said the proposal would be subject to a binding referendum if enacted and urged the legislature to let Boston residents pursue top-four ranked choice voting. Bedford speakers similarly said their town meeting supported the idea but that legislative approval was still needed. No opposition testimony or votes were taken during the hearing.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Apr 15th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And lastly, it modernizes economic incentives to support all Florida businesses, small, rural, and urban
- And lastly, it modernized economic incentives to support all Florida businesses, small, rural, and urban
- It has been a little while. They provide services to large... It has been a little while.
- But I'm opposed to it in its current form because of removing the references to the regional planning
- it in its current four.
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard three bills after temporarily postponing SB 1524. The committee first took up CS for SB 1264, a broad economic development bill covering law enforcement recruitment bonuses, venture capital tax credits, data center tax exemptions, military land transfers, Space Florida procurement exemptions, and changes to regional planning councils. An amendment was adopted to remove sections tied to emergency management shelter plans so the bill would align with another measure. The main debate centered on the proposal to repeal regional planning council statutes; supporters argued the councils are duplicative and bureaucratic, while opponents said they provide valuable regional coordination, technical assistance, and grant support, especially for rural communities. The bill was reported favorably 13-1, with Senator Sharif voting no.
The committee then considered CS for SB 1348, which streamlines motor vehicle services by expanding the role of tax collectors as DHSMV agents. Three amendments were adopted: one making the scalping of driver and motor vehicle appointment slots a misdemeanor, one increasing penalties for texting while driving and requiring a new distracted-driving course to remove points, and one allowing veterans with DV plates to use a sticker instead of a stencil or imprint. The bill received supportive testimony from tax collectors and law enforcement-related groups and was reported favorably without opposition.
Finally, the committee heard SB 936, which directs the Department of Commerce’s workforce research bureau to conduct a recurring statewide study every three years on the effects of automation, robotics, and AI on Florida’s workforce. The sponsor said the study would have minimal fiscal impact and would help guide policy recommendations. With no opposition or debate, the bill was reported favorably. The committee then adjourned after brief closing remarks thanking staff and members.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Would you like to hear it? Please proceed.
- I appreciate it, sir.
- Largely untested alternative method, yes, it is used in the federal government, it is used by several
- That's it, right?
- That's it, right?
Keywords:
HB 2467, fifth-wheel travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, travel trailer, RV, recreational vehicle, trailer length, vehicle length limits, oversize vehicle, truck and trailer, tractor-semitrailer, semi-trailer, kingpin, Washington RCW, Department of Transportation, WSDOT, highway safety, commercial trucking, towing, motor home
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- Actually, we did it a few years ago through the budget. We made it a lot last year.
- and comfortable with it.
- It really is that simple.
- So it would be helpful for at least I feel like for us on it to get, you know, a perspective from someone
- However, it does make it better. So I would also encourage yes.
Keywords:
SB 5915, health technology assessment, HTA, clinical committee, medical technology review, coverage determination, state-purchased health care, Washington health care, RCW, evidence-based medicine, cost-effectiveness, safety and efficacy, Medicare coverage, national coverage determination, clinical guidelines, patient advocacy, public comment, medical necessity, rare disease, life-threatening disease
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It is not on the merits of the bill. It is limited to the motion itself.
- the development of modern Greece.
- It can make them miss an appointment.
- AB 2233 simply clarifies that once care is authorized, patients can access it and do not lose it because
- It stands for remembrance. It stands for justice. It stands for respect.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Apr 16th, 2026
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- the development of modern Greece.
- Public safety telecommunicators week is celebrated nationally, but it had its start in California, when
- AB 2233 simply clarifies that once care is authorized, patients can access it and do not lose it because
- The ayes have it. The measure passes.
- It stands for remembrance. It stands for justice. It stands for respect.
Summary:
The Assembly convened after a quorum call, heard a prayer and pledge, and then handled a series of procedural motions, including re-referrals of several bills to different committees and permission for committees to notice bills pending re-referral. A motion by Assemblymember Castillo to suspend the rules and take up AB 2670 immediately failed on a 18-39 vote. Assemblymember DeMaio then moved to re-refer AB 2624 back to the Privacy Committee, arguing the bill had been misrepresented in committee; the Majority Leader’s substitute motion to move to the Daily File was accepted 44-19, and the chamber proceeded to regular business.
On the Daily File, the Assembly adopted ACR 120 on Positive Parenting Awareness Month after Senate amendments were concurred in 56-0. It also adopted ACR 150 declaring California Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, with broad support and 62 coauthors added. Several policy bills then passed, including AB 2233 on autism treatment access and missed appointments (57-0), AB 1601 creating a pathway for a Sonoma County retiree COLA review (50-3), and AB 1801 expanding notice and transparency requirements for private detention facility approvals (45-16). The chamber also adopted H.R. 103 recognizing Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week, with 60 coauthors added.
Members also gave guest introductions recognizing the Greek Evzones, the Whitney High School girls cross country team, and dispatch and public safety telecommunicator guests. Additional resolutions on the consent calendar, including ACR 130, ACR 172, and H.R. 104, were added to by coauthors and then adopted along with the remaining consent calendar items, which passed 62-0. The Assembly then announced upcoming committee and floor schedules and adjourned until Monday, April 20 at 1 p.m.