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VT
Transcript Highlights:
- and the control of medical providers. and the control of medical providers.
- <01:32:41.960>
the structured, from controlling the structured, from controlling the practice - It focuses on preventing corporations from influencing or controlling how medical care is delivered.
- If a family office led by non-clinicians has that level of control, it may fall within the scope.
- , it may fall has that level of control, it may fall fall<01:33:21.440>
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Summary:
The House opened with a devotional reflection on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, emphasizing renewal, spring, and the challenges facing Iranian families amid conflict. The speaker connected the holiday’s themes of hope and responsibility to Vermont and democracy, then the chamber moved to routine business, including first readings and referrals of five House bills: H.945 on hemp products, H.946 on utility advertising and costs in rental agreements, H.947 on a residential universal design building code, H.948 on membership of the Retired Employees Committee on Insurance, and H.949 on homestead and non-homestead property tax yields and technical education finance changes. Three Senate bills were also read and referred: S.189 on hospital service reductions, S.203 on penalties for repeat DUI offenses, and S.313 on transforming Vermont’s career technical education system.
The House also recognized several guests and announcements, including family members of members, airport employees, a UVM student intern, and visitors from Brazil. A House concurrent resolution, HCR 168, was read and congratulated Girl Scout Troop 60336 of Milton on earning the Bronze Award for a community garden project that improved accessibility through rain barrels and raised beds. The resolution highlighted the troop’s leadership and the role of its co-leaders, and the chamber applauded the guests in attendance.
The main floor action centered on House Bill 642, relating to youthful offender proceedings, where Representative Booton of Barre City offered an amendment to stop the scheduled expansion of Raise the Age to 20-year-olds. Supporters argued the change would preserve current treatment of 18-year-olds while preventing an automatic expansion they said could strain the system and raise public safety concerns; opponents, including the Judiciary Committee, urged waiting for required Department for Children and Families reports due in 2026 before making changes. After debate, a roll call vote was taken on the amendment, with members calling the roll as the vote proceeded.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/10/26
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I was taught early on that good control of my blood sugar would have a positive impact on my life and
- ,<00:43:55.760>
I <00:43:55.840>have order to strive for this control, I have order - to poor control and inadequate care. to poor control and inadequate care.
- If I cannot achieve good control,<00:45:06.280>
I <00:45:06.360>can't <00:45:06.640> - function<00:45:07.040>
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Keywords:
nudification technology, image rights, privacy protection, sexual exploitation, cybersecurity, recreational camping, utility fees, electricity charges, consumer protection, energy policy, health insurance, insulin, step therapy, diabetes, patient care, prescription drugs, pet shops, animal welfare, dog sales, cat sales
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Meanwhile, the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for impulse control, does not fully develop until
- when young people mention controls when young people mention concerning<00:45:22.160>
behaviors - Um, I'm not quite sure how—I think somebody else is controlling the slides, or do I need to share my
- the slides or do I need to controlling the slides or do I need to share<00:46:56.600>
my <00:46- or have more confidence of the control or have more confidence of the sort<00:53:57.040>
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (10/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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a <01:03:24.000>town <01:03:25.359>doesn't versus local control - If a town doesn't versus local control.
- our liquor statutes to have that paragraph added because we've always intended that we have local control
- when it comes to we have local control when it comes to liquor liquor liquor because<01:42:45.360>
- and occupancy interest and controlling and occupancy interest and real<02:10:54.719>
property - and occupancy interest and controlling and occupancy interest and real<02:10:54.719>
Summary:
The committee first took up a liquor-related amendment correcting an earlier drafting error that had accidentally removed enhanced penalties for death-related over-service from the statute. Members explained that the language had already been enacted briefly before being deleted by mistake, and the amendment simply restored the prior penalty provisions. The committee voted unanimously in favor. A second liquor amendment followed, concerning VFW and similar veterans’ clubs. The revised language would allow a veteran or member to sign in a limited number of under-21 guests, with testimony emphasizing that this was meant for small events and would mirror existing restaurant rules requiring a parent, legal guardian, or adult spouse. There was extended debate about whether private clubs were sufficiently public, whether towns could tighten liquor rules locally, and whether enforcement would be effective. Liquor enforcement testified that municipalities must approve licenses, only four minors could be signed in at once under a member’s signature, age-restriction signage remains required, and clubs often report violations themselves to protect their licenses. The amendment was ultimately approved unanimously, and the subcommittee then moved into executive session.
In executive session, HB 186, relating to cannabis legalization, regulation, and appropriations, was recommended ought to pass on a 10-7 vote, with a minority report noted. HB 241, relating to treatment alternatives to opioids, was then supported with amendment 2990 and recommended ought to pass as amended; the bill was described as expanding access to non-opioid, non-surgical, and non-medication pain treatments, while the amendment clarified Insurance Department procedures and educational materials. That bill was placed on the consent calendar unanimously. HB 297, concerning access by self-funded employer health plans to claims data, was also recommended ought to pass with amendment 2987 and then ought to pass as amended unanimously; supporters said it would let employers opt in to deidentified claims data, improve transparency, and preserve privacy. It too was placed on the consent calendar unanimously.
The committee then considered HB 312, dealing with student-athlete name, image, and likeness compensation, and voted to send it to interim study. Members said the issue remained too uncertain because of ongoing federal and NCAA developments, and that interim study would keep the committee’s options open without killing the bill. The motion was supported as a way to continue monitoring the issue for future action.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- And so maybe with some creative approaches we can find ways to increase marine control and unlock those
- And so maybe with some creative approaches we can find ways to increase marine control and unlock those
- I guess that is something that the public body can control in accordance with 91A.
- <01:23:37.360>
in <01:23:37.679>accordance public body um can control in accordance - public body um can control in accordance with<01:23:38.320>
91A.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/2/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Attorney General Ellison's Medicaid fraud control unit already does great work catching people who steal
- unit already does great fraud control unit already does great work<00:02:44.239>
catching <00: - Medicaid for our control unit, which is Medicaid for our control unit, which is housed<00:04:55.520><
- Granting the Medicaid fraud control unit this authority when conducting provider fraud investigations
- Granting the Medicaid fraud control unit this authority when conducting provider fraud investigations
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, cannabis, cannabinoids, hemp, marijuana registry, patient registry, visiting patient, Tribal cannabis, Tribal medical cannabis program, Tribal sovereignty, Office of Cannabis Management, designated caregiver, home cultivation, adult-use cannabis
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/20/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- for the Minnesota pollution control for the Minnesota pollution control agency<00:20:00.440>
- What are the protections that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has?
- What are the protections that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has?
- What are the protections that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has?
- It is under the control of the Army Corps of Engineers and not under their control until the permit is
Keywords:
human services, Medical Assistance, Medicaid, long-term services and supports, LTSS, public assistance, application process, eligibility determination, customer service survey, wait times, form complexity, lead agencies, Department of Human Services, Department of Children Youth and Families, streamlining, administrative reform, case management, reassessment, intake system, adaptive eligibility form
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- But allowing a 30-day prescription of controlled substances is further than I think we should go.
- <01:03:11.920>
substances controlled substances controlled substances is<01:03:13.920>further - that this policy usurps local control that this policy usurps local control and<01:27:38.320>
- In this conference report, it purports the school budget increase to control property taxes.
- school budget increase to control school budget increase to control property<01:34:09.840>
taxes
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 48 (3-17-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- All it simply does is it says that the EPA controls all labeling on all pesticides.
- all labeling on all EPA controls all labeling on all pesticides. pesticides. pesticides.
- Act of 1968, the National Firearms Act, the Arms Export Control Act.
- express gun law such as the gun control express gun law such as the gun control act<02:15:42.800
- <02:15:48.079>
Then the Arms Export Control Act. Then the Arms Export Control Act.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance (10/30/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Democracy and local control at its best.
- which primarily is about local control which primarily is about local control for<01:51:35.199><
- Mechanism to get spending under control. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- unquote local control elections is 15%. unquote local control elections is 15%.
- It's not going to offset any sort of property tax, and it's just out of control.
Summary:
The Finance Committee met on October 30 to act on a series of bills that had been considered during the budget process, with many being recommended for inexpedient to legislate because their funding or policy language had already been handled in House Bill 2. Early actions were largely unanimous. House Bill 54, allowing alternate treatment centers to operate for profit, was recommended ought to pass and was approved 25-0, then placed on the consent calendar because it carried no appropriation. House Bill 97, a wastewater and infrastructure appropriation, was recommended inexpedient to legislate because its funding had been replaced in HB 2; Representative Rum opposed the motion and argued the grant funding helps local taxpayers and housing development, but the committee adopted ITL 14-11, with a minority report to follow. House Bill 111, dealing with the right-to-know ombudsman, was also unanimously recommended ITL because the budget had already made related reforms.
The committee then took up House Bill 164, and adopted Amendment 225-2979H, which appropriates $150,000 in FY 2027 to the Secretary of State’s Division of Archives and Records Management for a local government records manager position. The amended bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended and approved 25-0. House Bill 197, the Property Tax Relief Act, drew the most extended debate. Supporters said it would restore a state contribution to retirement costs for local employers and provide property tax relief, while opponents argued the earlier change was largely offset by employee contribution increases and other retirement-system adjustments. The committee ultimately adopted ITL 14-11, and a minority report was requested.
The committee also acted on House Bill 215, a landfill-related bill. Members explained that most of its language had been included in HB 2 but was removed in conference, so the bill was retained and amended to apply more narrowly to new landfills. Amendment 2025-2970H was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then recommended ought to pass as amended by a 25-0 vote. House Bill 216, which would change retirement eligibility rules for certain workers injured on the job, was recommended inexpedient to legislate after its sponsor said the fiscal impact was too uncertain to support. Finally, House Bill 219 received Amendment 2025-2988H to change its effective date to July 1, 2027, and discussion began on the bill’s broader purpose of returning about $5.7 million annually from RPS funds to ratepayers.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Public Safety REVISION 2: Links added Feb 4th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- So that's the reason I'm running this bill, just hoping they will start doing their job controlling people
- state they only have certain places, but our highway patrolmen and the sheriff's departments can control
- Highway were controlling in A certain spot, then log trucks will start driving the county road, and my
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- could enhance efficiency, there are real risks, such as passive government surveillance, potential control
- However, a CBDC could allow for unprecedented oversight and control over individual expenditures.
- This would result in increased levels of federal control over our financial lives.
Keywords:
residential solar, solar retailer, solar salesperson, solar panel sales, solar lease, solar installation, renewable energy, clean energy, consumer protection, deceptive sales, door-to-door solicitation, occupational registration, TDLR, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation, Public Utility Commission, electrical contractor, interconnection, net metering, Truth in Lending Act
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 024 Feb 6th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It overrides local control. It overrides local decisions.
- We had amendments to protect local control at the smallest forms.
- <03:38:13.279>
at amendments to protect local control at amendments to protect local control - Local control will decrease the costs and make more affordability.
- Local control will decrease the costs and make more affordability.
Summary:
The House convened for Military Appreciation Day with a color guard presentation, the national anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance led by military veterans, and a quorum call. The journal from the prior day was approved, and the chamber then moved out of order to consider a series of resolutions honoring military service and veterans. All of the resolutions taken up in this segment were adopted by recorded vote, generally with unanimous support and no opposing votes, with several members named as co-sponsors after passage.
The first resolutions recognized military service broadly and by community: HJR 1004 honored military members, veterans, POWs, MIAs, and Gold Star families; HJR 1005 recognized African-American veterans; HJR 1006 recognized Latina and Latino veterans; HJR 1007 honored Native American veterans and communities; HJR 1008 honored women veterans and women serving in the armed forces; HJR 1009 focused on veterans mental health awareness and proclaimed Military and Veterans Appreciation Day; HJR 1010 honored Colorado veterans of the Vietnam War; HJR 1011 marked the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II and honored Colorado veterans who served in that war; and HJR 1012 honored Korean War veterans. Each was adopted with overwhelming support, typically 59 or 60 ayes and no no votes.
The chamber also adopted HJR 1013 honoring Persian Gulf War veterans, HJR 1014 honoring post-9/11 veterans, HJR 1015 recognizing the 58th anniversary of the capture of the USS Pueblo and calling for its return, and HJR 1016 honoring the 10th Mountain Division and Camp Hale. After the votes, the House recessed for sponsor remarks. Speakers from both chambers and invited guests gave tributes emphasizing sacrifice, family service, historical discrimination faced by African-American and Latino veterans, the contributions of Native American code talkers and tribal communities, the importance of mental health support for veterans, and remembrance of Gold Star families and those lost in war.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm asking you to join me in control.
- , while undermining local control, while undermining local control, and<00:45:30.800>
Mr. - It is the opposite of local control.
- Districts retain control over capacity.
- <05:32:50.320>
over are begging to have more control over are begging to have more control
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, February 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Waters, each control 20 minutes.
- from Ohio, Miss Batty, will each control from Ohio, Miss Batty, will each control 20<04:15:06.159
- Each will control from Ohio, Miss Batty. Each will control 20<04:47:58.000>
minutes. - Each will control from Ohio, Miss Batty. Each will control 20<04:57:05.120>
minutes. - It puts control, and common sense.
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Floor Session 5/1/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Because if we continue to let this executive branch run out of control, Minnesotans will be harmed.
- Because if we continue to let this executive branch run out of control, Minnesotans will be harmed.
- <01:45:07.520>
So, the Medicaid fraud control unit. So, the Medicaid fraud control unit. - <02:30:29.920>
And in the Medicaid fraud control unit. - And in the Medicaid fraud control unit.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses
Transcript Highlights:
- We do not have control over the costs of taxes, and credit card companies should not be able to gouge
- We do not have control over the costs of taxes and credit card companies should not be able to gouge
- Visa and Mastercard control over 80% of the market.
- They're controlled by the Federal Reserve, so you're depending... ...much, much lower.
- They're controlled by the Federal Reserve, so you're depending on the size of the bank who issued the
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Business held an informational hearing focused on the conditions facing small and micro businesses in Massachusetts and the state programs intended to support them. Chairs Andy Vargas and Adam Gomez opened by emphasizing equitable economic development, the importance of CDFIs, and the need to help underserved entrepreneurs, especially women, minorities, veterans, immigrants, and other groups facing barriers. Committee members noted the hearing would not take up bills, and testimony was limited to 10 minutes per organization.
State and quasi-public agency witnesses described current programs and funding. Dico Gibral of the Executive Office of Economic Development highlighted the Business Front Door, multilingual access, small business office hours in Gateway Cities, and funding in the Mass Leads Act, including support for CDFIs, small business technology, and capital grants. Tom Hooper of Commonwealth Corporation described workforce training programs such as the Workforce Training Fund, Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund, and Career Technical Initiative, saying they help small businesses train workers, fill labor shortages, and support returning citizens and people with disabilities. Committee members asked about federal funding uncertainty, workforce migration, training schedules, and program uptake.
Business and advocacy groups focused on cost pressures and regulatory burdens. The Massachusetts Restaurant Association urged continuation of outdoor dining and takeout alcohol sales, and pressed for relief from high credit card swipe fees, support for surcharging, and streamlining municipal licensing. The Retailers Association of Massachusetts cited survey results showing inflation, utility costs, payroll taxes, health insurance, and interchange fees as major concerns, and said many members might sell or close within five years; it also backed ending the state prohibition on surcharging and creating an Office of Main Streets Massachusetts. MACDC, BECKMA, and the Coalition for an Equitable Economy emphasized the need for more technical assistance, CDFI and small business funding, and protections against rising costs, tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and immigration enforcement impacts on immigrant-heavy business districts. No votes were taken.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- project delivery standpoint, this allows us to keep projects moving while maintaining appropriate controls
- AB 1768 is grounded in local control.
- AB 1768 is grounded in local control.
- To me, that's the definition of local control, and I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
- And I love local control, but I also know that not every city is, there are some cities that are using
Summary:
The committee heard eight bills, with testimony largely focused on local government authority, housing, and public service operations. AB 1658 would make permanent higher change-order thresholds for Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties on large construction projects; county representatives said the existing temporary authority has saved time and money, and the bill passed 6-0. AB 2263 would authorize the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee-preference affordable housing on its properties; supporters said it would help retain workers facing extreme housing costs, and it also passed 6-0 as amended.
AB 2134, the Family Friendly City Councils Act, would protect city council members taking parental leave from losing their seats or having absences counted against them. Assembly Member Addis’s designee and Sunnyvale Council Member Alyssa Cisneros described the bill as a response to public pressure and privacy concerns faced by elected parents; members spoke in strong support, and the bill passed 6-0 as amended. AB 2188 would raise Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s contracting authority to $250,000 per contract; supporters said it would reduce delays and administrative costs, while questions centered on oversight and bidding safeguards. After committee amendments, it passed 6-0.
AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to ask voters to approve a temporary transactions-and-use tax for health care and related services in response to federal funding cuts. Supporters, including community clinics, Planned Parenthood, labor groups, and county representatives, said it would let voters decide whether to backfill major health care losses; opponents argued it would worsen affordability and tax burdens. The committee discussion highlighted concerns about equity and local control, and the bill was placed on call after a 5-2 roll call. AB 2033 would let general law cities use job order contracting for repair and maintenance projects; supporters said it would speed routine work, while AFSCME and some members raised workforce displacement and staffing concerns. It passed 8-0 as amended.
AB 2415 would let the City of Folsom shift some housing obligations away from its historic district to other transit-oriented sites, with supporters saying it preserves historic character while still meeting housing goals. It passed 10-0. AB 2741, heard at the end of the meeting, would give cities a grace period to cure housing element issues involving overlay zones after a court ruling found some HCD-certified overlays noncompliant. Cities and local government groups supported the bill as a fairness measure for jurisdictions that relied on state guidance, while housing advocates and legal aid groups opposed it, arguing it would weaken enforcement and allow noncompliant housing plans to persist.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Local Government Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- project delivery standpoint, this allows us to keep projects moving while maintaining appropriate controls
- In fact, I'm concerned about whether having these policies locally controlled can dissuade other people
- AB 1768 is grounded in local control.
- AB 1768 is grounded in local control.
- To me, that's the definition of local control. And I respectfully ask for your aye vote.
Summary:
The committee heard eight bills, mostly on local government, housing, and public agency contracting. AB 1658 would make permanent higher change-order authority for Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties on large construction projects; supporters said it would reduce delays and save money on major projects, and the bill passed 6-0. AB 2263 would authorize the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to develop employee-preference affordable housing; supporters said it would help with workforce retention and long commutes, and it also passed 6-0. AB 2134 would require city councils to allow parental leave without forcing members to seek public approval or risk losing their seats; supporters described the bill as necessary to protect new parents in local office, and it passed 6-0. AB 2188 would raise Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District’s contracting authority to $250,000, with supporters citing administrative savings and faster project delivery; after committee amendments, it passed 6-0. AB 2033 would let general law cities use job order contracting for repair and maintenance work, with safeguards against employee displacement; supporters called it an efficiency tool, while AFSCME opposed it over workforce impacts, and it passed 8-0 after amendments.
AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles County and Contra Costa County to ask voters to approve a temporary transactions and use tax to help offset major federal health care cuts and preserve clinics and public health services. Supporters from community clinics, Planned Parenthood, labor groups, counties, and health organizations said the measure would let voters decide how to respond to funding losses; opponents, including CalTax and some cities, raised affordability and tax-burden concerns. Members also discussed equity concerns within Los Angeles County and the importance of local control. The bill was moved out on a 5-2 vote and left on call. AB 2415 would allow the city of Folsom to shift housing obligations away from its historic district and toward other transit-oriented sites; supporters said it would preserve the historic district while still meeting housing goals, and it passed 10-0.
AB 2741, heard at the end of the meeting, would give cities a grace period to fix housing elements that were certified by HCD but later found noncompliant by a court, especially where cities relied on overlay zones. Supporters from the League of California Cities, Redondo Beach, and real estate groups said cities acted in good faith and should not be immediately subjected to builder’s remedy; opponents from California YIMBY and legal aid groups argued the bill would weaken housing accountability and reward noncompliance. The transcript ends during testimony on AB 2741, before a final vote is recorded.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- the committee co-chair, uh, and again, I know when Co-Chair Pinto will be here, we are to maintain control
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of <00:04:17.600>these <00:04:17.759>proceedings maintain control - of these proceedings maintain control of these proceedings and<00:04:18.479>
establish <00:04: - decision that they don't have the ability to stay open due to a lot of outside reasons that we can't control
- decision that they don't have the ability to stay open due to a lot of outside reasons that we can't control
Bills:
HF3393