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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And it expands Marksville City Court to Wards 1 through 6 and 11, and Bunkie City Court from Ward 7 through
- Our two city court systems, as expanded per the representative's bill, would allow these city court systems
- I appreciate the time to come before you representing the Louisiana City Marshals and City Constables
- There are 47 city marshals and city constables from various sizes of jurisdictions in their department
- And in order to know what those codes mean, we have to get code books from DOC.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- We passed this law because... ...to amend today, Civil Code Section 1670.9.
- After Civil Code Section 1670.9 became law, we thought these problems had been solved.
- Civil Code Section 1670.9 became law.
- AB 1801 will pick up where California Civil Code Section 1670.9 left off.
- AB 1801 will pick up where California Civil Code Section 1670.9 left off.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- by the Texas tax code.
- The bill will simply allow the city of Garland.
- House Bill 3699 would amend the Texas Labor Code to define last work and.
- Section 552,130 of the government code and Section 730007 of the Transportation code to clarify that
- Um, I'm Natalie Ralston with the city of Arlington.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Housing Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Housing
Transcript Highlights:
- that I represent, the city of Boston, and the town of That's the city of Somerville that I represent
- to create a TOPA pilot program the zip codes that we picked are zip codes that pilot program the zip
- codes that we picked are zip codes that have extremely high renter populations so more than at least
- Price fixing manifests in code.
- Price fixing manifests in code.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Housing held a hybrid hearing on a broad slate of landlord-tenant and home rule bills, with most testimony focused on rent stabilization, tenant opportunity to purchase (TOPA), tenant fees, access to counsel, algorithmic rent fixing, and tenant protections in subsidized housing. Chairs Cyr and Haggerty outlined the hearing procedures and noted that written testimony could also be submitted. Several members and invited speakers emphasized that the committee was hearing from both local officials and residents affected by housing instability, especially in Somerville and other communities facing high rents and displacement.
Supporters of rent stabilization and local-option rent control argued that Massachusetts needs tools to prevent displacement while new housing is built. Senator Eldridge, Senator Jalen, Somerville officials, tenant organizers, and residents described steep rent increases, no-fault evictions, and the loss of naturally occurring affordable housing. Somerville’s home rule petition was described as allowing annual increases tied to CPI plus 2%, capped at 5%, with exemptions for owner-occupied two- and three-family homes and a 15-year exemption for new construction. TOPA supporters said it would let tenants or their designees buy buildings before speculative buyers, preserving affordable housing stock; opponents, including small landlords and property managers, argued rent control would reduce supply, discourage investment, and that TOPA could delay sales and harm properties.
The committee also heard testimony on bills to curb junk fees and regulate tenant charges, including limits on late fees, lease renewal fees, payment portal fees, attorney’s fees, and other add-on charges. Advocates said these fees can add hundreds of dollars a month and disproportionately harm low-income renters and renters of color. Another major topic was algorithmic rent fixing: Senator Moore and Representative Sabadoza said landlords should not use software such as RealPage to coordinate pricing, citing federal antitrust actions and arguing that competition is essential to lowering rents. Additional testimony supported a statewide right to counsel in eviction cases, with legal services providers saying representation dramatically improves outcomes and can save the state money, and a bill to create an office of tenant protections to better enforce sanitary code violations. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- All Amendment bar code 4, 0, 6, 4, 5, 5, >> Thank you, Chair, members.
- All Amendment bar code 4, 1, 5, 8, 1, 9, >> Thank you, chair.
- Amendment bar code 6, 6, 6, 2, 6, 7. Thank you, Sir. Mr.
- Thank you, Rebecca O'Hara, for the Florida League of Cities.
- county's utility improvements on county property located in a city.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/18/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- They're still going through the city.
- Chairman, Representative Contreras, that is true, and I also know for the City of Phoenix, your city,
- The city is making up numbers and there's no balance.
- of Cities and Towns.
- They both are photo cities.
Summary:
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee heard several transportation-related measures, with SB 1010 and SB 1552 held at the outset. SB 1024, dealing with licensing and registration rules for roadable aircraft, was discussed briefly; members raised questions about vehicle license tax revenue and the sponsor was absent, but the bill was still advanced on a do pass recommendation by a 3-2 vote. SB 1205, which creates statewide rules for motor vehicle booting on private property, received testimony from industry and Sen. Kavanagh in support and was approved 5-0. SB 1366, creating a study committee on public property towing and impound practices, also passed 5-0 after supporters described it as a bipartisan, data-gathering measure.
The committee then took up SB 1624 on photo enforcement violations. The bill would cap civil penalties at $75 and limit the use of photo enforcement violations for license, insurance, and court-record purposes, while an amendment added a class three misdemeanor for excessive speed and directed $15 of the penalty to the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund. The measure drew extensive debate, with supporters arguing it would simplify enforcement and keep penalties manageable, and opponents including insurers and local governments warning it would mask risk, reduce revenue for state and local funds, and interfere with school-zone safety. After adopting the amendment, the committee advanced the bill 4-2.
SB 1232, a technical bill concerning billboard placement near military airport and facility districts, was amended to clarify local approval and public hearing requirements and then passed unanimously. SCR 1004, the companion measure to a House resolution, would send to voters a proposal limiting photo enforcement unless a local government had a contract in place by December 31, 2026; after testimony describing it as a negotiated compromise that preserves local control, it passed 4-2. The committee also approved two memorials, SCM 1002 renaming a portion of SR 77 as the L.F. Quinn Memorial Highway and SCM 1006 renaming a portion of US 70 as the PFC Michael A. Nolene Memorial Highway, both by unanimous votes, and then adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- We've changed the current language and we've replaced it to create two city courts: the City Court of
- handled by Marksville City Police and Bunkie City Police are sent to the court if it's a misdemeanor.
- I'm Britt Sledge, Hammond City Court Judge, and Secretary of the City Court Judges is...
- I'm Britt and Sledge, Hammond City Court Judge, and Secretary of the City Court Judges is...
- I'm Britt Sledge, Hammond City Court Judge, and Secretary of the City Court Judges Association.
Bills:
HR2, HR37, HR61, HCR11, HCR64, HB89, HB183, HB341, HB371, HB451, HB480, HB520, HB541, HB579, HB597, HB816, HB1004, HB1064, HB1165, SB44
Keywords:
transparency, accountability, Justice Department, FBI, Jeffrey Epstein, victim protection, investigation, public trust, HR37, House Resolution 37, Honduras veterans, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, military medal, veteran recognition, Congress memorialization, U.S. veterans, foreign deployment, 1981 to 1992, military service awards, combat support
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-04 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- If counties and cities—here's the reason for the bill—if counties and cities were not taking official
- I think it's the right thing to do to be able to allow the cities and the municipalities, the cities
- The city is on notice.
- I would say that, like I know that the city of Miami Beach has done by reaching out, I know the city
- Would a city or county be able to... ...or impermissible DEI under your bill, would a city or county
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Natural Resources and Water
Transcript Highlights:
- I was in a race with a city council member in Davis.
- You were able to connect to city water. I submit to you, Mr.
- Sylvia Solis O'Leary Shaw here on behalf of the City of Santa Monica.
- And this is a pro-housing city.
- I mean, this city has endorsed, you know, this city council voted for, you know, endorsed SB 79.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- areas like came out of the bigger city areas like came out of the bigger city areas like came out of
- or is to be able to we being the city or is to be able to we being the city or institution of higher
- council about the bill um from my city council about the bill um from my city council days before I
- they routinely come before the city they routinely come before the city council and and the City of
- code section for have a separate code section for have a separate code section for nuisance that was
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The coalition is composed of seven city attorneys...
- The coalition is composed of seven city attorneys and county counsels from the cities of Oakland, San
- I'm here as the Interdepartmental Homelessness Council for the City of Oakland City Attorney's Office
- Aid on behalf of San Francisco City Attorney David Chu, as well as the City and County of San Francisco
- The only thing missing was the gestational age code.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Amending Chapter 9, Title 54, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section, 54-912, Idaho Code, to establish
- Amending Chapter 9, Title 54, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section, 54-918, Idaho Code, to provide
- Amending Title 54, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new Chapter 33, Title 54, Idaho Code, to define terms
- Amending Chapter 9, Title 54, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section, 54-918, Idaho Code, to provide
- Amending Title 54, Idaho Code, by the addition of a new Chapter 33, Title 54, Idaho Code, to define terms
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Apr 4th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- And if we recollect, you know, we have schedules all over the place in Century Code in Chapter 39.
- But you have to remember that we gave the authority to those home rule cities and jurisdictions.
- in Century Code.
- It goes down to one line, and you can eliminate a lot of Century Code by doing that.
- So tell me exactly what we did there, and I hate Century Code, but it has to do with 39-21-46.
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met to consider House Bill 1298 and related amendments dealing with traffic enforcement, speeding fines, and point assessments. Senator Rummel explained an amendment that would simplify speeding fines to a flat $5 per mile over the limit, address variable speed limit signs, and remove local authority to double speeding fines, while also incorporating the previously approved point changes from House Bill 2243. Those point changes would increase penalties for several serious traffic offenses, including distracted driving, failure to maintain control, improper passing, wrong-side driving, following too closely, driving on a closed road, failure to yield, running a red light, child restraint violations, and move-over violations.
Committee members discussed how the bill combines multiple traffic-related changes into one measure, including the increase from 75 to 80 mph on certain highways and the addition of variable speed limit signage. Members noted that the points provisions were the same as those previously approved by the Senate, while the House had made changes that could be worked out later in conference committee. There was also discussion about whether the bill could be divided on the floor, with members concluding that only some sections could be separated and that the package would be difficult to split cleanly.
The committee adopted Amendment 25.0496.0.0103 to House Bill 1298 by a 4-2 vote. It then gave the bill a do pass recommendation as amended, also by a 4-2 vote. Senator Rommel was selected to carry the bill, and the meeting then adjourned.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, Chapter 91, Transportation code addresses the acquisition, financing, construction, operation, and
- their business and they serve industries and shippers, mostly in rural areas and smaller towns and cities
- economic development and attracting business and industry to these small and mid-sized towns and cities
- Members, under section 21.105 of the Transportation Code, the Texas Transportation Commission.
- Currently, there's a conflict with the transportation code and the government code.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/30/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- >> It just basically code the code enforcement to allow for public charter schools to be exempt from
- </c> local planning boards and local or city local planning boards and local or city um<03:30:46.800>
- to allow for code the code enforcement to allow for public<03:31:32.800><c> charter</c><03:31:33.120
- In addition to that, while this is not about code enforcement, we follow all building codes.
- enforcement, we follow all about code enforcement, we follow all building<03:53:34.319><c> codes.
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 1334, which would remove the Education Freedom Account scholarship organization’s authority to approve “any other educational expense” under the EFA statute. The prime sponsor, Representative Porchelli, said the bill would narrow the law to the specifically listed qualifying expenses, avoid broad interpretation, and shift any questions to the Department of Education or the legislative oversight committee. In response to questions, she said she did not think the open-ended category had been needed and that the statute already clearly lists allowable expenses. A representative of the Children’s Scholarship Fund testified in opposition, saying the category is used rarely but is important for unusual cases, especially students with special needs, and that removing it could create unintended consequences. After testimony, the chair closed the hearing on HB 1334.
The committee then heard HB 1513, which would move several EFA reporting and oversight requirements from administrative rules and the contract with the Children’s Scholarship Fund into statute. Representative Porchelli said the bill would consolidate existing requirements on timely responses to oversight requests, publication of expense reports by category and provider, and transmission of eligibility and enrollment data to the Department of Education. She described the bill as mostly a clarification and transparency measure rather than a substantive policy change. Members asked about the meaning of “timely access,” the 45-day deadline, whether the contract already covered these duties, and whether the scholarship organization had ever failed to comply. The Children’s Scholarship Fund said it had generally met the 45-day deadline, had not knowingly refused information requests, and that the quarterly reporting requirement could add cost; the sponsor said the DOE had provided guidance and was neutral. The hearing on HB 1513 was then closed.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1256, which would repeal the state librarian’s authority to award scholarships for graduate library school attendance at American Library Association-accredited schools. Representative Drago said the law was unnecessary because the state does not currently have a state librarian, scholarships are not typically granted by statute, and he objected to the ALA accreditation requirement and what he described as the association’s political advocacy. In questions, he clarified that the bill targets the accreditation requirement rather than a specific school and said he did not think the state should direct taxpayer-funded scholarships toward ALA-accredited programs. A member raised First Amendment concerns, but the sponsor said the issue was not speech itself, only the use of taxpayer dollars and state law to support that direction. The transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on HB 1256.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Why do you think certain cities are opposed? I mean, some cities are saying that they're...
- Why do you think certain cities are opposed? I mean, some cities are saying that they're...
- Why do you think certain cities are opposed?
- I'm pleased to hear that you've been talking with the cities.
- That's the current operation of this code without the change.
Summary:
The Senate took up and passed Senate Bill 945, which concerns political shareholder proposals by insurers and insurance holding companies. Senator Hughes argued the bill would protect Texas-based insurers from activist shareholder pressure, especially proposals aimed at limiting insurance coverage for oil and gas companies for ESG or political reasons. The motion to suspend the regular order was adopted over objection, and SB 945 passed to engrossment on a 20-10 vote with one present not voting.
The chamber also passed Senate Bill 1117, allowing any Texas-licensed dentist to administer botulinum toxin in oral or maxillofacial regions for aesthetic purposes, and House Joint Resolution 98, renewing Texas’s application for an Article 5 Convention of States to propose amendments on fiscal restraints, federal power limits, and term limits. Both measures advanced after debate and roll-call votes; SB 1117 passed unanimously after suspension of the three-day rule, and H.J.R. 98 was adopted on a 17-14 vote.
Members then approved several other measures, including the committee substitute for House Bill 142 on HHSC’s Office of Inspector General and Medicaid overpayment recovery, Senate Bill 2373 on AI-enabled financial fraud and deepfake/phishing schemes, Senate Bill 2221 on fraudulent UCC financing statements, and Senate Bill 2681 on the basis for third-party voter-registration challenges. The Senate also adopted a resolution authorizing a Texas Life Monument replica at the Capitol complex, and passed S.J.R. 59 creating funds for Texas State Technical College capital needs.
The body debated and passed Senate Bill 946, which would bar credit discrimination against organizations based on social, political, religious, or similar value-based considerations and require credit decisions to rest on creditworthiness. Senators raised concerns that the bill could create a special protected class for non-human entities or conflict with existing state policies, but the bill advanced to engrossment on a 20-11 vote. The Senate also passed Senate Bill 2477 to ease office-to-residential conversions in large cities after adopting an amendment negotiated with municipal stakeholders, and began consideration of Senate Bill 715 on ERCOT reliability requirements for generators, including existing generation, with extensive debate over impacts on renewables, power purchase agreements, and grid reliability.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session - Session 2 - 40th Legislative Day Jun 24th, 2026
Delaware Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 438, an act to amend Title 19 of the Delaware Code relating to service letters, child care
- House Bill 133 with House Amendment 4, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to...
- We have codes that have been stricken, that we had laws on the books that made it illegal.
- An Act to amend Titles 11 and 24 of the Delaware Code relating to firearms.
- Delaware Code relating to state aid to municipalities for streets.
Summary:
The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings.
The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks.
On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Athletic programs exist in small towns and mid-sized cities.
- And today I'm presenting to you an amendment to Idaho Code 67-1613.
- off the Capitol grounds for staffing a tent city protest and arrested them.
- This bill, 603, however, is tailored in targeting symbolic tent cities.
- So my background, I'm an attorney, but my background is city management, okay?
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several RS drafts and bills, beginning with introductions that were sent to print: RS 33617 on abbreviated newspaper legal notices, RS 33591 on off-highway vehicle and snowmobile fund allocations and advisory committee changes, RS 33628 on candidate filing, and RS 33644 to codify the Idaho Child Care Program and add program integrity and oversight provisions. Senate Bill 1349 was announced as not being considered at the sponsor’s request.
The committee then advanced multiple bills with due-pass recommendations, including SB 1348, which revises the prior arrangement for the Cordillera Skeet and Trap Club project and allows Idaho Fish and Game to use Pittman-Robertson funds for an alternate shooting range location near Farragut State Park; SB 1350, which provides cash-rounding guidance for cash transactions now that pennies are no longer being minted; and SB 1351, which would bar reappointment of a gubernatorial nominee rejected by the Senate for one year and require vacancies to be filled within 90 days or before the next session. SB 1359, a cryptocurrency kiosk fraud-prevention bill aimed at protecting seniors and other vulnerable Idahoans from scams and money laundering, was sent to the 14th order for possible amendment after testimony from the sponsor, AARP, law enforcement, and others.
The committee also heard and passed Senate Joint Memorial 114, calling on Congress to address college athletics issues such as NIL, revenue sharing, conference realignment, and the financial instability facing Idaho universities and smaller athletic programs. Testimony came from Boise State leadership, Lewis-Clark State, and the State Board of Education, all emphasizing the economic and institutional importance of college sports and the need for federal standards. Finally, House Bill 603, which amends Idaho law to restrict overnight camping on state-owned Capitol Mall property while allowing certain canopies and rule-based exceptions, drew strong testimony both for and against; supporters framed it as a time, place, and manner regulation for safety and access, while opponents warned it would trigger more litigation. The committee approved HB 603 on a do-pass vote, with Senator Ruchti recorded as voting no.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- cities in the Pacific Northwest.
- Idaho Code, by the addition of a new section 32-717B, Idaho Code, to establish provisions regarding
- Section 32-717B, Idaho Code, relating to joint custody; amending Chapter 7, Title 32, Idaho Code, by
- 32-721, Idaho Code, to define terms; amending Chapter 7, Title 32, Idaho Code, by the addition of a
- technical corrections; amending Section 32-1704, Idaho Code, to provide a correct code reference and
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- of the City of Mendota, Mr.
- Mayor Belton, City of Parlier, and I approved this. Thank you. Good morning.
- Ray Leone, mayor, City of Huron, the heart of the valley, here in strong support.
- matters should be decided by the city or even the county level when possible.
- The report can't inform a decision that the board... ...of the Elections Code.