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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/28/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- We are proposing House File 3426, Jordan; House File 4151, Witty; House File 4063, Ree; House File 3709
- , Perryman; Senate File 4171, IIGO; Senate File 4760, Noatne; Senate File 2971, Olsen; Senate File 388
- Ree, House File 3709, Perryman, Senate Ree, House File 3709, Perryman, Senate file<00:01:09.119>
4171 - > 4760<00:01:12.720>
Noatne, file 4171 IIGO, Senate file 4760 Noatne, file 4171 IIGO, Senate - Olsen, Senate file 388 Senate file 2971 Olsen, Senate file 388 Kaggel,<00:01:18.080>
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 03/13/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- >> Senator Limer moves that Senate File >> Senator Limer moves that Senate File 3648<00:08
- >> Senator Liur moves that Senate File >> Senator Liur moves that Senate File 38:25<
- Senate file 2228. All right. Senate file 2228.
- Senate File 2228.
- that was filed by the state patrol. that was filed by the state patrol.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, they have common sense measures that we will. ...past session that we filed.
- I am here to probably testify in support of credit union bills that I filed this session.
- And we had asked Representative Dubois to file this bill.
- However, he was sued by the bank to file the...
- However, he was sued by the bank to file the documents.
Summary:
The Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on several bills focused on consumer debt, mortgage regulation, credit unions, and foreclosure prevention. The Attorney General’s Office strongly supported the Debt Collection Fairness Act (S. 735/H. 1275), saying it would curb abusive debt collection, prevent stale claims, limit civil arrest warrants, modernize wage garnishment rules, and reduce judgment interest rates. Senator Eldridge and legal aid advocates echoed that support, while the Massachusetts Bankers Association and the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association supported bills on credit union mission/competition, consumer privacy in mortgage applications, subprime loan definitions, UCC updates, and protections for vulnerable adults, but opposed foreclosure mediation proposals and several credit union expansion measures, arguing they would distort competition and add unnecessary burdens.
A large portion of the hearing focused on foreclosure prevention bills (S. 765/H. 1090), with testimony from homeowners, housing organizers, and legal advocates describing predatory lending, confusing servicing practices, health harms, and displacement caused by foreclosure. Supporters said a statewide pre-foreclosure mediation program would give borrowers and lenders a chance to reach alternatives such as loan modifications or repayment plans, and cited local experience in Lynn where mediation reportedly produced high rates of foreclosure alternatives. Opponents from the banking industry argued Massachusetts already has strong foreclosure protections and that a new mandatory process could delay resolution without added benefit, though they also noted a 2024 pilot should be evaluated first.
The committee also heard strong support for H. 1282/S. 684, which would update the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code. State Street and a bankruptcy attorney said the changes are needed to keep commercial law current with electronic transactions, tokenized assets, and blockchain technology, and to maintain competitiveness with other states. The hearing concluded after public testimony, with no bill votes taken during the session; the chair thanked speakers and the committee voted to adjourn.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session May 11th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I rise to request that file item A3, Senate Bill 830, be removed from the inactive file in order to be
- Colleagues, file item number four is the confirmation of Dr.
- File item five is a confirmation of Dr.
- Now, moving back to consideration of the Daily File, Senate Third Reading, File Item 54.
- So back to consideration of the daily file, Senate Third Reading, where we'll go to file item 87.
Summary:
The Senate met with a quorum, approved the journals, and took up several gubernatorial appointments. Senators confirmed Clint Kellum as Director of the Cannabis Control Department, Jennifer Osborne as Director of the Department of Industrial Relations, Dr. Trinidad Solis and Dr. Gerald Tolbrook to the Medical Board of California, with roll-call votes showing broad support. The chamber also adopted a request to remove SB 830 from the inactive file for return to the Assembly.
A major portion of the session was devoted to Senate Resolution 97, recognizing May as Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Senators from multiple caucuses spoke in support, highlighting AAPI contributions to California, histories of exclusion and discrimination, solidarity with other communities, and the importance of visibility and representation. The resolution was adopted 39-0. The Senate also recognized numerous AAPI community honorees and guests, including leaders in advocacy, education, business, and public service.
Members then adopted several awareness resolutions: SCR 168 designating May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, SCR 148 declaring May 23, 2026 as GM1 gangliosidosis awareness day, SR 95 proclaiming May as ALS Awareness Month, SCR 156 recognizing Stroke Awareness Month, and SR 110 marking National Hospital Week in California. Each measure was supported by personal testimony or remarks from members and guests, often tied to lived experience or advocacy work, and each passed unanimously or by unanimous consent. The Senate also honored retiring California Professional Firefighters president Brian Rice and heard additional floor recognitions before adjourning until May 14, 2026.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate Press Conference 4/8/26
Transcript Highlights:
- House File 477, or 4077, and Senate File 44379 is a simple and common-sense bill that prohibits local
- House File 477, or 4077, and Senate File 44379 is a simple and common-sense bill that prohibits local
- House File 4077 offers transparency. House File 4077 offers transparency.
- Uh, I'm so proud to be the chief author of Senate File 4379. I have two.
- What's happening at the legislature is we have Senate File 1, a bill for an act related to education,
Summary:
Lawmakers held a bipartisan press availability on a bill to prohibit local governments and their officials from entering into non-disclosure agreements with private entities. Supporters said the measure is intended to protect transparency, public participation, and Minnesotans’ right to know about local decisions involving land use, public financing, and economic development, especially in cases involving data centers and other large projects. Representatives and senators from both parties described the bill as a response to examples in cities such as Rosemount, Farmington, Hermantown, North Mankato, Monticello, Pine Island, and others, where they said NDAs kept communities from learning about projects until decisions were effectively already made.
The authors argued that the bill is not anti-development or limited to data centers, but instead prevents corporations from using private contracts to circumvent Minnesota’s open meeting and data practices laws. They said Chapter 13 already addresses trade secrets and other confidential information, and that the bill is meant to stop NDAs from creating secrecy around government decision-making. They also said they had heard little organized opposition so far, though they acknowledged questions about how the bill would affect early-stage business recruitment conversations and how local governments, especially smaller ones, would implement the change.
Members also discussed the bill’s legislative path. They said it had previously received unanimous support in committee and was sent to the general register, then moved to the Judiciary Committee at the request of Chair Scott, who wanted a hearing. The authors said they did not believe the bill raised Chapter 13 issues requiring judiciary review, but agreed to the referral as a courtesy and said they were seeking a hearing. They reported that Senate consideration had previously ended in a tie vote, but said momentum was growing and expected stronger support this session. No vote was taken during the press event.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Finance Dec 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- CPAs and tax preparation software utilize to file taxes to the federal government.
- So MEF went from 53 to 83% of the filings; MyDOR and paper are now much smaller proportions.
- The IRS had piloted a tax filing system called Direct File, and they had incorporated the Working Families
- It was a free tax filing program. That program appears to be discontinued indefinitely.
- And then validating complex self-employment filings, that's not anything new.
Summary:
The House Finance Committee held a work session that began with welcoming new member Rep. Janice Zahn, who introduced herself as representing the 41st Legislative District. The Department of Revenue then gave an update on the Antio-related legislation following the Washington Supreme Court decision and the 2025 session changes. DOR explained its voluntary disclosure program and the new expanded voluntary disclosure agreement for taxpayers with unreported investment income, including broader eligibility and interest/penalty relief, but said utilization has been minimal so far because additional implementation questions remain unresolved.
The committee next received the annual update on the Working Families Tax Credit. DOR reported record participation in 2025, with about $205 million refunded through October and a major increase in applications after TurboTax added the credit to its filing software. Officials said most dollars went to households with children, outreach efforts remained important, and community partners and state agencies helped increase uptake. Members focused heavily on fraud concerns, especially tax preparers allegedly filing claims without applicants’ knowledge or diverting refunds; DOR said it is using fraud detection tools, training preparers, and trying to make applicants whole, but current law does not provide direct penalties against preparers.
The final portion covered implementation of engrossed substitute Senate Bill 5814, which expanded sales tax to certain services. DOR described the new tax framework, its guidance process, and the large volume of ruling requests and outreach since the law took effect October 1. Committee members asked about fiscal assumptions, the scope of taxable services, and whether the department had revised its implementation estimates; DOR said the fiscal note assumed broad application absent explicit exemptions and that no expenditure revision had been made. In stakeholder testimony, Expedia and T-Mobile argued the law creates complexity and competitive disadvantages for Washington businesses, while a construction training provider said the tax raises tuition for workers seeking required certifications. School and nonprofit representatives said the tax will increase costs for special education services, arts programming, and other public-facing activities, and urged exemptions or further legislative fixes. The chair closed by noting the committee would revisit 5814 in the next session and then adjourned the meeting.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, not, well, not so right now the bill says if at the time you filed the lawsuit.
- So he literally was not current at the time she filed it. However, it wasn't his fault.
- an annual accounting and a guardian of the person has to file an annual report.
- With respect to the bill as it was filed. But as Ms.
- I think it was only the filed version of the bill that did that.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Prioritizing Public Safety / Proposed Civil Commitment Changes / Supporting Education Pension Reform Apr 13th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 1373, which expands license suspensions for people suspected of criminal vehicular homicide
- Senate File 1373, which expands well.
- Senate File 1373, which expands license<00:03:19.440>
suspensions <00:03:20.080>for <00: - 1374, which increases and Senate File 1374, which increases penalties<00:03:27.760>
for <00:03 - Senate File 292 asks for additional state trooper appropriations.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- It's Senate File 3596.
- It's Senate File 3596.
- It's Senate File 3596. Senator agenda. It's Senate File 3596.
- The deadline uh for which to file The deadline uh for which to file settlement<00:02:54.720>
- , Um, of the numbers of evictions filed, Um, of the numbers of evictions filed, um,<00:32:16.159>
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- File.
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File. - The participating organizations include the Domestic of the day that may be filed later of the day that
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notice <00:05:07.000>will <00:05:07.080>be <00:05:07.200>filed - Room 224, and the notice will be filed Room 224, and the notice will be filed with<00:05:07.720>
Bills:
HB1163, HB2113, HB2333, HB2411, HB2583, HB1613, HB1614, HB2590, HB1950, HB1603, HB1707, HB1832, HB2119, HB2155, HB2594, HB2595, HB1929, HB2015, HB2207, HB1619, HB1667, HB1984, HB2140, HB2097, HB1957, HB2503, HB2581, HB1520, SCR55, SR53
Keywords:
commercial drivers license, non-domiciled, federal regulations, commercial learner's permit, citizenship, lawful residency, Department of Transportation, Kainahola Stream, flood prevention, vegetation removal, appropriation, natural resources, transportation, airport special districts, penalties, Hawaii, aeronautics law, public safety, workforce development, sector partnerships
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 13th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Bill to be placed on the calendar for the day for Thursday, May 15, 2025, and establishes the pre-filing
- Of the following House File, herewith returned, House File Number 1090, an Act Relating to Capital Investment
- House File Number 475. Discussion on the bill.
- I move that House File 2437 be laid on the table.
- Representative Niska moves that House File 2437 be laid on the table.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 3893. Second reading.
- And Senator Dreheim votes I. take the role on House File 3556 for take the role on House File 3556 for
- >> Any other discussion on Senate file >> Any other discussion on Senate file number
- Senate file number 1251, a bill reading.
- <00:37:09.680>
to <00:37:09.839>ban So Senate file 3868 seeks to ban So Senate file
Summary:
The Senate opened with a prayer, pledge, and roll call, confirmed a quorum, and then moved through routine business including first reading and referral of Senate File 5019 to the Health and Human Services Committee, along with referral of Senate resolutions 73 to 75 to Rules and Administration. Senator Westrom’s motion to withdraw Senate File 3893 from Finance, give it a second reading, and place it on general orders was adopted.
The chamber then took up House File 3556, which renames Minnesota’s Community Solar Garden Program as the Melissa Hortman Community Solar Garden Program. Senator Hoffman presented the bill as a tribute to Speaker Melissa Hortman’s role in creating and advancing community solar in Minnesota, with Senator Marty and others supporting the recognition. The bill was read a third time and passed on final passage by a vote of 59-7, with the title agreed to.
Senate File 1251 followed, a bipartisan bill to remove the June 2026 sunset on crossbow use during archery season and make the allowance permanent. Senator Pa and supporters cited a DNR study showing no negative impact on deer or turkey populations and argued the change would improve participation among women, youth, and older hunters. An A3 technical amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 67-0.
The Senate then considered Senate File 3868, a bill to ban cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota due to fraud concerns. The author and supporters described widespread scams targeting seniors and others, citing losses in Minnesota and national fraud data. An A2 amendment requiring lawful-presence verification for foreign remittance transfers was ruled not germane, and the chair’s ruling was upheld on a 34-33 appeal. Debate then began on an A3 amendment related to cash transfers through airports, with members arguing over germaneness and the scope of the fraud-prevention bill.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Health & Social Services Committee, March 2, 2026
Labor, Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Then we'll hear Senate File 121.
- From there we'll move on to Senate File 106 and then Senate File 122. All right.
- File 121. File 121.
- Caldwell, on Senate File 106. >> This is a roll call vote for Senate File 106 as amended.
- Caldwell on Senate file<01:42:26.960>
106. file 106. file 106.
Keywords:
medical necessity, insurance, healthcare policy, independent review, claim processing, shared parenting, family law, joint custody, child well-being, parental rights, pharmacy, collaborative care, healthcare, prescriptions, patient safety, Wyoming Pharmacy Act, welfare, Medicaid, employment, eligibility verification
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Veterans and Military Affairs Division 2/26/25
Veterans and Military Affairs Division
Transcript Highlights:
- First bill on the agenda is House File 26.
- agenda is house file agenda is house file 26<00:02:34.800>
representative <00:02:35.360>- in front of you presenting house file in front of you presenting house file 648<00:23:15.679>
- The next bill on our agenda is House File 532. This is my bill.
- The final bill on our agenda today is House File 492.
- in front of you presenting house file in front of you presenting house file 648<00:23:15.679>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The complaint filed against Representative Engelen and I rests on two remarkable premises.
- The complaint filed against Representative Engelen and I rests on two remarkable premises.
- did not have before drafting and filing did not have before drafting and filing their<00:13:42.560
- gone for House File 3585. gone for House File 3585.
- The other people for whom complaints were filed did present evidence.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/25/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- : Senate File Number 1740.
- First reading of Senate files.
- Jordan moved that Senate File Number 1740 and House File Number 1306 now on the General Register be referred
- House file number bill.
- House file reading. Third reading. House file number<00:04:54.080>
2563.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 2 - 04/04/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate File 3018, as amended, is laid over. The next bill up is Senate File 3007, Senator Hoffman.
- support strong support of Senate File support strong support of Senate File 30007<00:42:15.119><
- <01:10:44.320>
uh File uh File uh 2371<01:10:46.080>be <01:10:46.400>recommended - Senate File bill. Senate File 2706.<01:18:56.159>
Senator <01:18:56.560>Wickland. - Um, this is Senate File 2776.
- Senate File bill. Senate File 2706.<01:18:56.159>
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jun 1st, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senators, we are now at consideration of the daily file.
- Members, file item number three is a confirmation of Rosalind Sargent Burns.
- We are now at file item number four. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
- We are now at file item number five. Senator Reyes, you are recognized.
- We will now move to Senate Third Reading, File Item 20.
Summary:
The Senate opened with a quorum, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor recognitions, including a birthday acknowledgment for Senator Archuleta and introductions of former Senator George Runner and a Portuguese delegation tied to ACR 185 recognizing Portuguese Heritage Month. The body then approved the Senate journals and moved to confirmations of five Board of Parole Hearings appointees: William Muniz, Michael Ruff, Rosalind Sargent Burns, Mary Thornton, and Jack Weiss.
Each confirmation drew extended debate centered on parole decisions, public safety, transparency, and the Board’s handling of elderly parole and sexually violent predator cases. Supporters argued the commissioners were applying existing law, using evidence-based risk assessments, and were not the decision-makers in the controversial cases cited. Opponents criticized the board for releasing dangerous offenders, questioned the commissioners’ judgment, and objected to the board’s closed-door in-bank votes. Roll calls followed each item, and all five appointees were confirmed, with vote totals including 25-9, 24-9, 24-9, 25-9, and 29-9.
The Senate then took up Senate Concurrent Resolution 179 by Senator Niello, recognizing May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The resolution described celiac disease as a serious autoimmune disorder, highlighted symptoms and challenges with gluten exposure, and emphasized the need for awareness, labeling, and education. SCR 179 passed unanimously, 31-0. The session concluded with committee announcements and several adjournments in memory, including tributes to Marty Arnold, Jim McAulian, and Pat Gagoscos, followed by remarks from the President pro tempore about ongoing bipartisan legislation to improve transparency and public safety in parole decisions before adjournment until June 4, 2026.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The first order of business is House File 1366.
- Thank you for hearing House File 1366.
- I move that House File 2803 be laid over.
- House File 283 as amended is laid over.
- And this is where House File 1859 comes in.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Republican Press Conference 3/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- I am the author of House File 3, which will be on the floor later today.
- And I think some of you caught the press conference last time we did it, but House File 3 is an effort
- necessarily being followed up with by the OA based on time constraints and the requirements of House File
- What we're hoping to do with House File 3 is to provide a greater amount of information to those that
- And that's really what House File 3 would do: is providing greater information, greater view into the
Summary:
State Representative Jim Nash and Representative Kristin Robbins discussed a package of fraud-prevention bills, centered on House File 3 and a separate whistleblower-protection measure. HF 3 would require annual reports based on Office of the Auditor (OA/OLA) findings to be sent to ranking members of relevant committees, with the goal of giving appropriators more information about internal controls and follow-up on audit recommendations. Nash said the bill is intended to help reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, cited the Feeding Our Future case as an example of weak controls, and noted that the OA helped draft the proposal and supports it. He also said the bill’s language is modeled in part on Colorado and on earlier recommendations for more information to be shared with decision-makers.
Robbins said her bill would expand whistleblower protections for state employees, including unclassified employees, and add new protected reporting channels and definitions. She said employees are often afraid to come forward because of job and career concerns, and that the bill would better protect reports made to legislators, the OA, governmental bodies, and law enforcement. She and Nash said they were working with DFL members and committee chairs on bipartisan amendments to define “fraud” and “misuse,” and to align the language with the Inspector General bill and prior law.
In questions, Robbins explained that current law protects only certain employees and that her bill would broaden coverage and make it easier for employees to report concerns without fear. She said the OA supports the effort and that the added reporting pathways would help with follow-up on agency recommendations. Nash and Robbins both emphasized that the measures are part of a broader fraud-fighting package and expressed hope for bipartisan support, though Nash criticized DFL leadership for not backing the bills more openly. No votes or final actions were taken in the exchange shown.