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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Costs matter to Minnesota businesses and families.
  • It'll drive up food costs.
  • price fairness it'll drive up food costs price fairness it'll drive up food costs uh<01:14:40.159
  • will be assessed to Auto insurers costs will be assessed to Auto insurers adding<01:41:34.239> costs
  • <01:44:21.920> of 1940 um um that uh that the cost of 1940 um um that uh that the cost of
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Transcript Highlights:
  • There wasn't a fiscal impact statement on what the cost of such a program would be, and will we have
  • have a database of everybody who regularly comes in carrying, there's going to be some significant cost
  • I think about a year ago, the State Chamber put out a report about tort litigation and how much it costs
  • our state and in our... ...litigation and how much it costs our state and our economic impact and also
  • So House Bill 3321 ends the practice of issuing cost arrest warrants for people who have fallen behind
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Health and Human Services

Health and Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • action to recover statutory damages in the amount of $10,000 per violation, plus attorney fees and costs
  • as well as allows the court to award a plaintiff who prevails in an action punitive damages, court costs
  • We did a cross-map analysis between where the state opportunities to close loopholes in our state.
  • We did a cross-map analysis between where these best practices are as outlined by federal documents in
  • But these costs can add up for people who are less financially secure.
Summary: The committee heard and acted on several health-related bills, with the longest discussion centered on SB 1214, the Arizona Stem Cell Therapy Act. The bill would regulate stem cell and birth tissue therapies, bar use of tissues derived from aborted fetuses or embryos, require informed consent and disclosure for non-FDA-approved therapies, and create civil and criminal penalties for violations. Supporters framed it as a patient-safety and bioscience-innovation measure, while opponents objected to the abortion-related language and felony penalties. The committee approved SB 1214 on a 4-3 vote. The committee also advanced SB 1194, which would prohibit health professionals and institutions from denying care or reducing care quality based on vaccination status, and SB 1814, which creates a study committee on substance use disorder treatment standards and oversight. SB 1602, increasing monthly stipends for kinship foster care parents, and SB 1603, expanding child-only cash assistance eligibility for certain foster and relative placements, were both amended and passed unanimously. SB 1177, barring public funds from being used for gender transition procedures, and SB 1014, requiring insurance coverage for detransition care and related reporting, both drew strong support and opposition and were each approved on 4-3 votes. Later, the committee unanimously passed SB 1628, requiring insurers and health plans to report claims-denial and prior-authorization data to DIFI for public reporting, and SB 1629, requiring AHCCCS managed care organizations to give advance notice and network-adequacy documentation before terminating high-volume providers without cause. Supporters of both bills emphasized transparency and patient access, while opponents argued the measures duplicated existing federal or state oversight. The committee then heard SB 1752, which would criminalize commercial harvesting or sale of mescaline while preserving a religious-use defense; the sponsor said it was intended to address improper sales of peyote-derived substances, but no final action on that bill was taken in the portion provided.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Feb 9th, 2026 at 06:36 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • It also adds reference-based pricing to control hospital costs.
  • It converts the bill into a long-term cost-control and risk-pool stabilization framework.
  • This one addresses who participates, how cost control works, and how sustainability is enforced.
  • This one addresses who participates, how cost control works, and how sustainability is enforced.
  • When we fail to address rising costs, especially health insurance, we lose experienced teachers, bus
Bills: HB63, HB64, HB184, HB200, HB47, HB48, HB2, HB9
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance 2ND REVISED Mar 5th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill simply allows the Oklahoma Insurance Department to prepare impact analysis on legislation that
  • What does it cost? Do you know what the insurance company costs?
  • Does the elder know what the estimated cost increase would be for having to secure an increased bond?
  • And so, if the potential liability to property owners is zero, then if they're doing a cost-benefit analysis
  • So the insurance company would pay that cost. Thank you for that question.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/12/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Natural Resources, Energy & Water

Transcript Highlights:
  • Is the 3 percent based on an analysis? How does that... ...right?
  • up. ...turning, and they said it cost more to take it down than it did to put it up.
  • Jody Liggett: It is unaffordable in that it may result in higher energy costs.
  • Litigation exposure could also cost taxpayers money.
  • You know, I don't think some of our speakers really have done research into the cost of solar, the cost
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 2150, which would continue the State Land Department until July 1, 2030. Members discussed a Griffin amendment requiring quarterly updates from the commissioner, a public hearing on the department’s strategic plan in 2028, changes to conceptual land use plans and five-year disposition plans, and legislative findings. The hearing focused heavily on State Land Department practices, including whether it is subject to state agency statutes, the department’s internal ASAP application review process, backlog levels, appraisal and consultant use, audit findings, privileged documents in the Fondomonte matter, Proposition 207 notices, and the Coyotes land auction. Members also raised concerns about land sales, leases, special use permits, and the department’s compliance history. The amendment was adopted and HB 2150 was passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. The committee then considered House Bill 2975, which would suspend the department’s solar scoring map and require new mining and housing resource maps, with a Griffin amendment extending the mapping deadline to ten years or earlier and requiring website posting. Supporters argued the bill would restore neutrality, improve planning, and maximize trust revenue; opponents said the solar map is only a guidance tool and that removing it could reduce transparency and harm solar development. The State Land Department said it was neutral but noted the solar layer is used as guidance and that additional staff or consultant support might be needed to create the new maps. The bill passed as amended on a 6-4 vote. House Bill 2781 followed, proposing county or municipal decommissioning standards and financial assurance requirements for solar energy power plants, along with a remediation fund. A Griffin amendment narrowed local authority to decommissioning standards only and limited applicability to projects receiving permits after the effective date. The sponsor and several witnesses from Pinal County planning and zoning supported the bill, saying solar projects should be required to post real financial assurance so land can be restored if operators go bankrupt or abandon sites. The committee adopted the amendment and passed HB 2781 as amended on a 6-4 vote. Finally, the committee began House Bill 2267, which would classify certain renewable energy projects within four miles of residential property as a public nuisance, with a Heap amendment narrowing it to new utility-scale wind or solar farms and preserving existing projects. The sponsor argued the bill responds to concerns about large wind and solar projects near homes, property values, and wildlife impacts. Testimony and questioning centered on nuisance standards, property value effects, and environmental and health concerns, but the transcript cuts off before final action on HB 2267.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Community Affairs Feb 3rd, 2026

Community Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It should be based on data and analysis rather than someone's best guess about what sounds good.
  • prepared by the Department of Financial Services, if such an analysis exists.
  • It defines a local government spending analysis as a statement created by the Department of Financial
  • the general body of ratepayers do not bear the risk of nonpayment of such costs.
  • Specifically, the bill makes the prohibition part of the large load cost... Requirements.
Summary: The committee heard several housing, local government, utility, and transparency bills. SB 1342 on transportation infrastructure and land development regulations, by Sen. Rouson, was presented as a housing-affordability measure modeled on the Live Local Act for transit corridors. After adopting an amendment that removed the bill’s compelling-governmental-interest language in enforcement provisions, the committee heard testimony from local-government and housing interests both supporting and opposing the bill’s zoning preemption approach. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also reported favorably CS/SB 1614, by Sen. Leek, which was amended to remove stormwater and code-enforcement spending provisions and to tighten restrictions on local governments seeking state appropriations after audits or without required affirmations. SB 1548, the next Live Local Act iteration by Sen. Claddie Ude, was also reported favorably; it expands where Live Local projects may be located and adds fair-housing protections. SB 968 on home backup power systems, by Sen. McLean, was reported favorably after testimony from builders and energy-related stakeholders, with the sponsor noting he was still working on amendments to refine permit provisions. The committee then approved CS/SB 698, by Sen. Martin, which allows building permits for single-family homes to be issued before septic permits are finalized if application has been made, while still requiring septic approval before occupancy. Builders testified that septic permit delays were causing lengthy project delays and contract cancellations. The committee also reported favorably SB 1320, by Sen. Martin, requiring county tax-increase referenda to include a Department of Financial Services spending analysis if available; the sponsor said the goal was to give voters more standardized fiscal information, while opponents argued existing law already provides similar transparency. SB 484, by Sen. Avila, on data centers, was reported favorably after an amendment adding a knowledge requirement to the foreign-country-of-concern service prohibition; the bill addresses local planning authority, nondisclosure agreements, utility tariff requirements, and water-use limits for large data centers. The committee also reported favorably SB 1118, by Sen. Avila, creating a one-year public-records exemption for data-center location and proprietary information, with testimony split between economic-development supporters and transparency concerns. Finally, the committee took up SB 706, by Sen. Mayfield, preempting naming of major commercial service airports to the state and designating Palm Beach International Airport as Donald J. Trump International Airport subject to federal and trademark conditions; it was reported favorably after questions about local input and airport naming. The committee then heard extensive public testimony on SB 1134, by Sen. Yarbrough, which would prohibit counties and municipalities from funding, promoting, or taking official actions related to DEI and would create penalties and a private right of action for residents. The sponsor argued the bill was aimed at preventing taxpayer-funded DEI programs and cited examples from Jacksonville and other jurisdictions; opponents said the bill was vague, overbroad, and would chill local programs, public education, and civil-rights-related activities. The transcript ends during continued public testimony on SB 1134, with no final committee action shown in the excerpt.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Jan 28th, 2026

County and Municipal Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • savings um as state to look at some cost savings um as a<00:14:43.519> whole.
  • Staff hasn't received a cost of living wage in two consecutive years.
  • Prattville has spent already almost, if this reporting is correct, $50,000 in legal cost alone.
  • Prattville has spent already almost, if this reporting is correct, $50,000 in legal cost alone.
  • alone. $50,000 in legal cost alone.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 31st, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We put some subject-to-appropriations language in here, even though there's no cost to the state.
  • We put some subject to appropriations language in here, even though there's no cost to the state.
  • amend Title 22 relative to health insurance to establish requirements for formulary placement and cost-sharing
Summary: The Senate met with 29 members present, heard a prayer and national anthem presentation, and approved the journal without objection. The chamber then received multiple messages from the House on conference committee reports and concurrence actions, and took up a long calendar of Senate resolutions and House/Senate bills returned from the House with amendments. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including commendations and requests for reports or studies, while others were left over or returned to the calendar. The Senate concurred in or adopted amendments on a series of bills covering registrar compensation (SB 25), broadband administration and reimbursement (SB 80), school safety master key boxes (SB 132), dental coverage for cancer treatment (SB 155), paid parental leave for educators (SB 157), election supervisor compensation days (SB 202), water utility service line replacement funding (SB 228), weight management services through the Office of Group Benefits (SB 250), medical debt protection (SB 414), Medicaid coverage of weight-loss medication (SB 443), and design-build authority for vertiport facilities (SB 513). It also adopted a House concurrent resolution urging backup motors for the St. Claude Avenue Bridge (HCR 32). One bill, SB 479 on removal of certain judges, had its amendments rejected and was sent to conference. The chamber then considered conference committee reports on several measures. Reports were adopted on SB 312 (labor organization dues and fees), SB 208 (veterans services and VA-related restrictions), SB 382 (workers’ compensation advisory council and reimbursement schedule timing), SB 389 (agent and athlete registration and fee review), and multiple House bills including HB 359 (party primary qualifying rules), HB 368 (New Orleans historic preservation lien procedures), HB 468 (wholesale residential real estate definitions), HB 552 (DWI-related responsive verdict language), HB 732 (motor vehicle fines/fees and hybrids), HB 870 and HB 1236 (pharmacy benefit manager and insurance provisions), and HB 1117 (prescription period issues). HB 210 on retroactivity was also adopted after debate. Several conference reports were temporarily passed over or returned to the calendar, including HB 953, and the Senate adjourned to reconvene the next morning for final work.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations May 11th, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is what it may cost. Sure. This is what we have. This is what it may cost. Yeah.
  • And why isn’t that a cost to them? Isn’t it a cost to them? And who’s going to absorb that cost?
  • So they had a cost associated with it. So they had a cost associated with it.
  • And what would that cost be? Those are per diem costs. Yeah, what's the total?
  • It's going to be too cost of.
Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 105, which would reinstate an existing TOPS Tech benefit for eligible veterans after a sunset expired. The author said the program had been underused because it was not well promoted, but that the new veterans workforce effort called “The Boot” would help connect veterans to the benefit. Members confirmed it would use existing TOPS funds and not require new money, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. House Resolution 3 asked the Louisiana Housing Corporation to study whether vacant state-owned property could be used for housing and rental assistance for cost-burdened state employees. The author described it as an exploratory study, while members raised concerns about the fiscal note and the scope of the study. Fiscal staff explained the agency had requested additional positions to do the work. The committee discussed narrowing the study to certain areas, but the resolution was ultimately reported favorably. House Bill 189 sought supplemental pay for fire protection officers at the Lakefront Management Authority’s airport. The author and airport representatives argued the firefighters perform hazardous, specialized ARFF duties at a busy public airport and should be treated like other supplemental-pay recipients. Some members questioned whether the airport and its employees qualified under existing law and whether the proposal would expand an already costly program. After debate, the committee rejected the bill on an 8-10 vote. The committee then reported Senate Bill 461 favorably, which would place certain small groups of active employees under the Office of Group Benefits to improve insurance rates without using general fund money. House Bill 623, creating a three-tier permitting system for vapor product producers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, was amended to clarify the direct-to-consumer shipment prohibition and then reported favorably. House Bill 1222, which would authorize LED to create a grocery initiative grant and assistance program to address food deserts, drew extended debate over whether it would amount to government-run grocery stores; supporters said it would only create incentives for private grocers and related assistance. It was amended and reported favorably by a 16-2 vote. Finally, House Resolution 80, as amended, would shift a proposed audit-related effort on higher education budget metrics away from the legislative auditor and toward university systems’ own boards; members questioned the need for a look-back report and the added workload, and the chair indicated he would move to recommit the resolution to the education committee.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Natural Resources May 21st, 2025

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • schedules and overly strict construction requirements to extract fees from developers far beyond actual costs
  • These practices raise cost of housing and infrastructure and divert development away from fast growing
  • imposing pipeline construction fees on developers greater than the actual reasonable and documented costs
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • If you look at the bill analysis, it was very specific.
  • 2020, the Texas Judicial Council had a recommendation to the legislature to adopt some kind of basic cost-of-living
  • And lay out the representative analysis for Bill 2733.
  • This includes future cost of living or longevity increases until they leave or are terminated.
  • to ensure that it deters predatory activity effectively. ...rather than allowing it to be simply a cost
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/25

Transportation Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • that reflects what costs are identified in the fiscal note.
  • <00:03:51.000> that account for the ru making costs that account for the ru making costs that
  • In the fiscal note, you'll see on the second page an estimated cost of about $770,000.
  • That is programming cost for the DVS vehicle services system.
  • If I understand, there is no fiscal cost. Mr. Chair and members, yes.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • mandate's cost sharing intent. mandate's cost sharing intent.
  • the full cost of care. the full cost of care.
  • /c><00:04:03.880> of<00:04:04.000> care, costs, but the total cost of care, costs, but
  • These high costs have care costs.
  • analysis to implement it. analysis to implement it.