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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- I saw some other code sections.
- of code, and the top section has line fishermen and net fishermen, and the bottom section has shrimpers
- And somehow the bottom section was left out when it was signed by the governor.
- of code, and the top section has line fishermen and net fishermen, and the bottom section has shrimpers
- sections of code, and the top section sections of code, and the top section has<00:49:32.319>
Keywords:
property, acknowledgment, conveyance, business entities, limited liability companies, state employees, payroll deduction, salary deduction, comptroller, membership association, membership dues, voluntary contributions, insurance premiums, financial instruments, deferred compensation, state payroll, employee benefits, association dues, withholding, Alabama Code 36-1-4.3
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- These bills simply amend MGL Chapter 32, Section 94B, to add the words police department to an already
- The bill would also help Chapter 32, Section 7, the accidental disability statute, catch up to current
- When Section 7 was originally offered, it was done with knee and back injuries in mind.
- The bill would amend Section 7 to allow a member to use an incident report citing the direct involvement
- The bill would amend Section 7 to allow a member to use an incident report citing the direct involvement
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service heard testimony on a wide range of bills affecting public safety and public sector employees, with most of the discussion focused on expanding occupational presumptions and retirement protections for police, firefighters, correction officers, court officers, and other public employees. Testifiers from the Legislature, police and fire unions, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, PERAC, and the AFL-CIO generally supported bills covering cancer presumptions, contagious disease presumptions, Parkinson’s disease for firefighters, PTSD-related disability and death, and equity for post-certified police officers under the Heart Law. Several speakers emphasized that these conditions are linked to long-term occupational exposure, that current law leaves out agencies such as UMass police, Environmental Police, DMH police, and other state or campus police, and that the bills would correct gaps in existing benefits and presumptions.
Representative Colleen Garry and Senator Joan Lovely spoke in support of expanding the Heart Law and cancer presumption protections, while Representative and Senator sponsors for the firefighter and PTSD bills described the health risks faced by first responders and urged favorable reports. PFFM and MassCOP representatives argued that firefighters and police officers face toxic exposures, infectious disease risks, and chronic stress, and cited studies and other states’ laws in support of the measures. PERAC testified that the PTSD accidental disability bill would clarify confusing case law and update filing requirements so traumatic incidents can be used in applications even when PTSD develops later, while still requiring medical review and retirement board approval.
Additional testimony came from correction officers and trial court officers seeking comparable disability and pension protections, including a bill to extend a 100% disability pension to correction officers injured in violent attacks and a bill to treat court officers more like police and firefighters when injured in the line of duty. The committee asked a few clarifying questions, including about whether the PTSD bill would address post-retirement claims and about the impact of excluding “forgotten” police agencies. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the committee ultimately adjourned after hearing all scheduled testimony.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/24/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #12
Transcript Highlights:
- equipment to be logged in a chain of custody, establishes a class one misdemeanor for violating the section
- equipment to be logged in a chain of custody, establishes a class one misdemeanor for violating the section
- It clarifies that it is not a defense to liability under the section that a minor's parents consent to
- This bill defines, for the purposes of the section, irreversible gender reassignment surgery and the
- This bill defines, for the purposes of the section, irreversible gender reassignment surgery and the
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long list of Senate bills covering elections, transportation, health care, land use, water, criminal justice, and local government. Several election-related measures were described, including SB 1037 on voting equipment custody and internet/port restrictions, SB 1568 on election system software timekeeping, and SB 1687 moving the primary date to May starting in 2028. Members also discussed bills on photo enforcement fines, roadable aircraft registration, motor vehicle booting, assisted living occupancy limits, and municipal permit and exaction rules. A number of measures were noted as third-read consent items, while others were flagged for further discussion or amendments.
Health and public safety bills drew substantial discussion. The committee heard bills on insurance coverage for breast cancer screening, safe-haven hospital surrender of newborns, dialysis documentation, behavioral health licensing compliance, naturopathic IV drug administration, traumatic event counseling for public safety employees, sex offender registration limitations, and probation rules for dangerous crimes against children. Members raised concerns or requested removal from consent on several items, including SB 1095 and SB 1094 related to gender-affirming care for minors, SB 1346 on AHCCCS claims processing, and SB 1178 on naturopathic drug administration. There was also debate over SB 1520 on immigration data sharing and SB 1635 on warning someone about an imminent arrest, with objections citing civil liberties and First Amendment concerns.
The committee also considered multiple property, water, and development bills. These included measures on effluent water use for landscaping, groundwater fee diversion in Pinal County, increasing the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund loan cap, creating a foreign entity review commission for real property transfers, and restricting transport of Mexican gray wolf pups into Arizona. Members discussed SB 1419 on solar roof inspections and financing disclosures, and SB 1787 on municipal exactions and appeals, with an amendment proposed to limit it to commercial property. Several members explained their votes or asked to pull bills from consent, and some items were noted as having split votes or anticipated floor amendments. The caucus ended with Rhonda’s election-related bills and a note that the group would move immediately into a closed caucus afterward.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- We still have a section of the 202 that is dedicated to Congressman Ed Pastor.
- House Bill 293, enacting Section 15-7-1.03, A.R.S., repealing Section 15-7-1.03(B), relating to school
- House Bill 2229, amending Section 36-19-605, A.R.S., relating to maternal services.
- Section 1, page 1, section 1, in relevant part: this state or any political subdivision of the state
- House Bill 2502, amending sections 38-764 and 37-601 through 37-602, Arizona Revised Statutes, relating
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 06:35 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- And those amendments actually modified a different section of code that currently already specifies a
- This bill amends two sections in the traffic code related to the operation of a vehicle at or near the
- Section 17C-14-15, which is our electronically distracted driving act.
- Section 17C-14-15 in turn references another section, which already specifically provides for... ...another
- section, which already specifically provides for vehicular homicide in a construction zone.
Summary:
The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed.
The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:01 am
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, so this section is, we both have learned a lot through over the past couple weeks of how
- And so that is what this section does.
- That is section 10, and then I will go into the last— That is section 10.
- And then I will go into the last section, Madam Chair, if we’re ready for that.
- Section 11 is adding an investigation of Metropolitan Redevelopment Code violations.
Keywords:
museum, cultural affairs, lowrider, Espanola, appropriation, feasibility study, broadband access, low-income, rural areas, Indian nations, affordable internet, employment opportunities, detention centers, immigration, economic development, repurposing facilities, job transition, rural development, housing, affordable housing
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, and Senator, I notice in the bill it says it amends a section of law. 635 1, section 1 through
- Chairman, Senator Woods, Section 1 of the Act makes a technical fix since the bill adds a new section
- The title reads Sections 1-12, and I suspect it's going to add now a Section 13 with this addition.
- and it says Sections 1-12 of this Act, and that's gone. through.
- So we've added on page eight, it's in section B.
Keywords:
State Fairgrounds District, fairgrounds bonds, public financing, bond authorization, gross receipts tax, gaming tax, tax-backed bonds, infrastructure funding, Albuquerque fairgrounds, State Fair Tid, economic development, municipal bonds, revenue pledge, capital projects, New Mexico finance, special education, office of special education, deputy secretary, public education department, IEP
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
Conference Committee on HF2431 5/16/25 - Part 1
Transcript Highlights:
- For the differing approach to the Minnesota State appropriation section, except the Senate approach.
- For the differing approach to the Minnesota State appropriation section, except the Senate approach.
- On the next page, the differing approach regarding the University of Minnesota's appropriation section
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Um, Minnesota's appropriation section. - Um, Minnesota's appropriation section.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- So very briefly what it does, it creates in KRS 15 a new section.
- So very briefly what it does, it creates in KRS 15 a new section.
- So very briefly what it does, it creates in KRS 15 a new section.
- Patrick Flannery: There is not currently a section of the AG's office dedicated for this, so it does
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Summary:
The committee met with opening prayer, pledge, and procedural reminders, then took up two election-related bills. House Bill 373, sponsored by Rep. Wade Williams, would modernize campaign finance law to allow campaign funds to pay for reasonable security measures for state candidates, officeholders, their families, and campaign or office staff. Williams said the bill uses campaign funds only, not state dollars, and is modeled on recently changed federal language. Members discussed whether the coverage included all state officeholders and close family members, and supporters cited increasing threats and harassment toward public officials; one member opposed the bill, warning about possible misuse and fraud. The bill passed with favorable expression.
The committee then heard House Bill 455, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Flannery, which creates an Office of Election Investigations and Security within the Attorney General’s office. Flannery said the bill would codify existing practices, establish a complaint and allegation review process, create a voter fraud hotline, and provide for investigations, referrals, and legislative oversight. Members asked about cost and whether the office duplicated existing functions such as the Public Integrity Office; Flannery responded that the bill creates a statutorily defined office and is intended to make the process less dependent on who holds the office. Supporters said the measure could improve transparency and voter trust, while opponents argued it duplicates existing agencies, could increase government size and cost, and might expose people to harassment or retaliation. The bill also passed with favorable expression, and the committee then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- To the honorable members of the Florida Senate and House of Representatives: Whereas Article 3, Section
- Governor of the State of Florida, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me by Article 3, Section
- 3(c)(1) of the Florida Constitution, do hereby proclaim as follows: Section 1, the proclamation of January
- Section 2, the call of the Legislature of the State of Florida for this special session is further amended
- whereas the House has examined the qualifications, elections, and returns pursuant to Article 3, Section
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Specifically, the bill creates section 364.242 in the Florida Statutes titled 'Misleading or Inaccurate
- Specifically, the bill creates section 364.242 in Florida statute titled misleading or inaccurate caller
- Section 20 continues: Section 364.242 in Florida Statutes, titled “Misleading or Inaccurate Caller Identification
- This bill also creates section 364.243, “Authentication Framework Implementation,” in which the statute
- We have Brian Jogers, from the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar, waiving in support.
Keywords:
professional services, design professionals, contracting parties, indemnification, public policy, caller identification, telecommunications, fraud prevention, STIR/SHAKEN, telecom regulations, call blocking, consumer protection, motor vehicle, franchise, dealership, distribution, licensee, successor, franchise agreement
Summary:
The Commerce and Tourism Committee met with all members present and took up three bills. On Senate Bill 1562, as amended by a strike-all, Senator Trumbull explained that the measure would apply only to new vehicle brands and would limit any one dealer or dealer group to no more than one-third of statewide sales after a brand reaches 1,000 vehicles in Florida, with the stated goal of promoting competition and preventing manufacturers from concentrating sales through a single dealer. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. Senator Smith later asked to be recorded in the negative on this bill, and Senator Yarbrough asked to be recorded in the affirmative on SB 1562 and SB 888.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 888 by Senator Martin, which would limit professional services contracts for architects, engineers, surveyors, and landscape architects so they are liable only for their own negligence or that of those under their supervision, extend those protections from public to private contracts, void broader indemnity clauses, require a professional standard of care, and prohibit additional-insured requirements. There was no debate or opposition, and the bill was reported favorably.
Finally, Senator Garcia presented Senate Bill 1516 on caller identification information, citing the volume of robocalls and fraud losses among older adults. The bill would prohibit misleading caller ID practices, require telecommunications companies to provide accurate originating number and location information, create penalties for violations, and require STIR/SHAKEN authentication or a comparable framework. Two appearance forms were filed in support from the Elder Law Section of The Florida Bar and AARP, and Senator Smith voiced support during debate. The committee reported the bill favorably. The meeting concluded with closing remarks and adjournment.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, by virtue of the authority vested in us by Article 3, Section
- 3C of the Florida Constitution, Section 11.001 of the Florida Statutes, do hereby proclaim: Section
- one: The Legislature of the State of Florida convened in special session pursuant to Article 3, Section
- 3C of the Florida Constitution. and Section 11.011 of the Florida Statutes at the Capital in Tallahassee
- By the authority invested in me as the Governor of Florida under the provisions of Article Three, Section
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 14th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- Let me ask, one seems to be in conflict with section two, subsection two.
- It also, the substitute removes section six of the...
- It currently states that when an owner of a motor vehicle is to see section.
- Aside from the sections that were spoken about, the other sections that I would like to speak about,
- So there are many very good sections of this bill.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee took up HB 297 with a non-germane amendment proposed by the Insurance Department to create the Granite State Home Mitigation and Resiliency Program. Commissioner DJ Beton explained that the program is intended to help homeowners reduce rising insurance premiums and avoid surplus lines coverage by funding proactive home and property improvements such as roof fortification, exterior and foundation work, flood protection, and tree removal. He said the proposal was developed after leadership asked for more statutory detail and for the idea to be vetted through policy committees rather than handled only in the budget process.
Beton said the program would be funded by the first $1 million collected annually from the insurance premium tax, with grants of up to $10,000 awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. He described the program as modeled on similar efforts in other states, with means testing tied to the Department of Energy’s weatherization/home heating assistance criteria. He also said the department would administer the program using one existing staff position, with coordination through Treasury, and that unspent funds would roll over for several years before reverting to the general fund.
Members asked about the unusual use of a non-germane amendment and how the bill would be handled procedurally, since the underlying bill and the new insurance proposal were unrelated. The chair explained that the amendment was being used as a vehicle to move the department’s proposal through the committee process and that the committee could later accept one part, both parts, or neither. No vote was taken in the portion of the meeting shown; the discussion ended with questions about administration, staffing, and the relationship between the underlying bill and the amendment.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- You'll notice the language in that section is just for that section regarding the Hampton Estuary.
- You'll notice the language in that section is just for that section regarding the Hampton Estuary.
- You'll notice the language in that section is just for that section regarding the Hampton Estuary.
- You'll notice the language in that section is just for that section regarding the Hampton Estuary.
- You'll notice the language in that section is just for that section regarding the Hampton Estuary.
Summary:
The committee first discussed scheduling and notice for upcoming executive sessions on a larger slate of bills, including plans to take up eight bills in the morning and possibly the last three bills in the afternoon, with caucus time provided if needed. The chair emphasized advance notice, publication, and flexibility if more bills are added later. The hearing then opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and proceeded to HB 568, a bill allowing local planning boards to request water supply studies for subdivisions to ensure water adequacy as housing density increases.
Representative Kat McGee, the prime sponsor, said HB 568 was developed after constituent concerns about private wells being affected by nearby development. She described the bill as narrowly tailored, non-mandatory, and intended to preserve local control while clarifying that planning boards may request studies under local regulations. She noted bipartisan support, an exclusion for community water systems and larger groundwater withdrawals regulated elsewhere, and said the bill would help prevent water shortages and related problems for new and existing homes. Questions from members focused on whether the bill should specify that it applies to subdivisions of four or more lots, since that language had been in an earlier version.
Testimony on HB 568 was mixed. Bob Quinn of the New Hampshire Association of Realtors opposed the bill, arguing it lacked a definition of “water supply study,” could lead to expensive hydrology studies, and might raise housing costs; he suggested more work with DES or a study committee. DES administrator Brandon Kernin said the department had worked from a 2010 groundwater commission report, that such problems arise only intermittently in certain areas, and that the bill would make explicit local authority to adopt such ordinances. He also said DES data and homeowner surveys can help identify problem areas and that more robust wells could be considered in the long term. The committee noted 10 online submissions in favor and 3 opposed, plus blue-sheet testimony of 2 in favor and 1 neutral, and then closed the hearing on HB 568.
The committee immediately opened HB 582, a bill on safety requirements for operation of personal watercraft. Representative Darby, the sponsor, said the bill responds to the speed and maneuverability of modern personal watercraft, which he described as more like motorcycles on water than traditional boats, and cited a fatal accident on Lake Monomonac as an example of the risks. He said the bill is not intended to restrict ordinary recreation or wake surfing, but to update safety standards for a newer class of larger, quieter three-person PWCs. The hearing began with Darby’s presentation, and no vote or final action was taken in the portion provided.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 093 Apr 17th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Intelligent speed assistance program established 2/23/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section seven is the appropriation language. It is in there. We have left it blank.
- Section seven is the appropriation language. It is in there. We have left it blank.
- Section seven is the appropriation language. It is in there. We have left it blank.
- Section seven is the appropriation language. It is in there. We have left it blank.
- Section seven is the appropriation language. It is in there. We have left it blank.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency - Room 210; 28 January, 2026: 10:30 AM
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Transcript Highlights:
- in section 4?
- And I will double-check and get you the exact code section on each one of those, but that's the only
- being approved in section 4?
- being approved in section 4?
- in section 4?
Summary:
The committee first nominated and elected Senator Lane Taylor as secretary by voice vote, with no opposition. It then took up several bills and reported each one out after brief explanations and no recorded opposition.
Senate Bill 2372, from the Department of Archives and History, would allow county filing-fee revenues now used only for preservation of historic records to also support records management, historic preservation, and museum services in counties. Barry White said the money is not for capital projects, but could fund services such as building assessments and recommendations. The committee also heard Senate Bill 2378, which would raise court reporter transcript fees from $2.40 to $4.00 per page; the sponsor said most costs are paid by litigants, while county funds are mainly affected in indigent criminal appeals. Both bills were advanced.
The committee next considered Senate Bill 2401, relating to Accelerate Mississippi. Senator Sparks said it would extend the repealer to 2029, update procurement and reporting provisions, change some federal terminology, move the annual report deadline from October 1 to November 1, and repeal obsolete workforce-area references. It was reported out after a brief question about the obsolete sections. The committee also advanced Senate Bill 2402, the Amy Act, which removes the five-day grace period for lobbyist registration so registration must occur before a person begins lobbying; sponsors said the goal is transparency and tracking misinformation, not changing the definition of lobbyist.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2445 on community mental health centers. Department of Mental Health Executive Director Wendy Bailey said the bill would create a formal performance audit process, with standards developed by June 30, 2027 and audits beginning in FY28 every two years. Centers failing standards would be placed on probation, and continued failure could lead to temporary replacement of leadership by DMH-selected contractors until compliance is restored. Members asked about current probation and decertification procedures, the number of struggling centers, and whether consolidation would be preferable; Bailey said the department wants to preserve local centers and use the process only as a temporary intervention. The bill was discussed but the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding Aug 8th, 2025
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Ways and Means May 31st, 2025 at 09:00 am
Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- Acroff, a question on the bill, section two and subsection B of section—my mic's on.
- We particularly object to Section 3, which adds an additional six days.
- So we particularly are concerned about that section.
- I do have a question regarding Section 13.5.4. It's on page 14.
- The reason all lies in Section 4 of this bill.
Bills:
AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495, AB62, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB193, SB262, SB422, SB431, SB435, SB468, SB503
Keywords:
higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency