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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Future of Payments and Sales Transactions by Credit Card and the Impacts for Small Businesses Jun 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- heads a little and get them to pull together a real thoughtful task force, because there's a lot of smart
- heads a little and get them to pull together a real thoughtful task force because there's a lot of smart
- But there are smart people with the answers today that can get to a table and say, here's what we can
- And then because retailers are very smart about this, they'll have all the grill supplies right next
Summary:
The Special Commission on the future of credit card payments and their impacts on small businesses heard extensive testimony from credit unions, retailers, payment industry groups, and a credit card issuer. Much of the discussion focused on proposed state laws that would limit interchange fees on the tax and tip portions of transactions, especially Illinois’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and similar efforts in other states. Witnesses opposing the proposals argued that interchange helps fund fraud protection, cybersecurity, rewards, and access to credit, and warned that state-by-state rules would create a patchwork that could harm state-chartered banks and credit unions, raise compliance costs, and reduce consumer access to credit. Supporters of reform argued that swipe fees are a significant burden on merchants, especially small businesses, and that current pricing is opaque and often bundled with other processor charges.
Several witnesses emphasized that the current payment system provides major benefits to merchants and consumers, including security, convenience, faster settlement, online commerce, and broader access to credit. One witness from Capital One said the industry’s losses from fraud and default are substantial and that interchange helps offset those risks; he also noted that merchants already have some tools, such as surcharging where allowed and negotiating clearer processor contracts. Retail representatives and the National Retail Federation countered that small businesses are under pressure from many costs and that interchange and related fees remain a real pain point, with some urging the commission to consider reforms that would return more money to businesses without disrupting the system. There was also discussion of the recent Visa/Mastercard antitrust settlement, with industry witnesses describing it as a significant merchant win that includes temporary rate reductions, more surcharge flexibility, and the ability to decline certain card tiers.
No votes were taken. The meeting concluded after all scheduled testimony was heard, with the commission chair saying the session had been productive and that the committee would continue gathering testimony and written comments before making recommendations.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session May 18th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- smartest economists that we could find, and we're lucky here in Massachusetts: there are plenty of very smart
- including the Federal Reserve Bank, including folks at our own Department of Revenue, including very smart
- It's a smart, deliberate approach from the members of this body and the leadership of this body over
- abuse and physical and mental health issues while they sleep on a sidewalk or a tent in the woods is smart
Summary:
The Senate first adopted two resolutions commending the Plimpton Historical Society for Deborah Sampson Day and Megan’s Light for recognizing May 2026 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. It also suspended Joint Rule 12 on several House petitions, referred those matters to committees, and later took up final passage of two local bills: one authorizing Dartmouth to grant an additional off-premises liquor license and another relative to the charter of Westwood. Both bills were passed to be enacted and sent to the Governor.
The main business of the session was the opening debate on the Senate Ways and Means FY27 budget, which was described as a balanced $63.3 billion proposal. The chair and supporters highlighted major investments in unrestricted local aid, Chapter 70 education funding, regional school transportation, rural aid, community college affordability, food security, housing, and health and human services. They also emphasized that the budget was built on the consensus revenue estimate, included no new taxes or tax cuts, did not use the rainy day fund, and relied in part on federal funds and Fair Share revenue.
In extended questioning, the minority leader pressed for details on the budget’s assumptions and cost drivers, including federal participation, Fair Share revenue, debt service, MassHealth caseload and spending, pension and OPEB liabilities, settlement reserves, collective bargaining funding, and controls against waste, fraud, and abuse. The chair responded that federal funds account for about 22% of budgeted revenues, Fair Share revenue is estimated at about $2.7 billion, debt service is about $2.67 billion, MassHealth and related health and human services total about $36.4 billion, pension funding is $5.1 billion, and OPEB receives a $150 million payment. Members also discussed the C-3 child care program, DTA program integrity, and housing permitting reforms, with several senators speaking in support of the budget’s priorities and urging further debate and amendments before final passage.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session May 18th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And we're lucky here in Massachusetts; there are plenty of very smart economists, including the Federal
- Reserve Bank, including folks at our own Department of Revenue, including very smart folks at our local
- It's a smart, deliberate approach from the members of this body and the leadership of this body over
- and physical and mental health issues while they sleep on a sidewalk or in a tent in the woods is smart
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the board of aldermen and city council members are smart enough, just like other elected officials
- So we, you had said that the local electeds are smart enough, or should be smart enough, to interpret
- And you’d think that the local officials would have been smart enough to know not to sign a contract
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Apr 8th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, I'm not sure that encourages—I think the board of aldermen and city council members are smart enough
- So we, you had said that the local electeds are smart enough, or should be smart enough, to interpret
- And you'd think that the local officials would have been smart enough to know not to sign a contract
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1142, which would clarify the Secretary of State’s authority to issue certificates of good standing to series LLCs and make each series searchable on the Secretary of State’s website. The sponsor said the bill was needed to preserve a long-standing practice and keep Missouri business-friendly, and witnesses from the Missouri Chamber and a law firm supported it as a simple clarification. No opposition was presented, and the hearing concluded without a vote in the transcript.
The committee then took up House Bill 3347, sponsored by Rep. Murphy, which had two parts: one establishing requirements for political subdivisions entering contingency-fee legal contracts, and another addressing a Kansas City ordinance restricting sales of small liquor bottles in certain areas. Supporters of the legal-contract portion argued that local governments should coordinate with the Attorney General on contingency-fee cases involving statewide issues, citing opioid, PFAS, environmental, and other multi-jurisdictional litigation as examples where attorney fees and fragmented local action created delays and inefficiencies. Opponents, including the Missouri Municipal League, Missouri Association of Counties, and private attorneys, argued the bill would add bureaucracy, delay cases, undermine local control, and potentially freeze out smaller communities; they also raised concerns about vague language, a 45-day review period, and retroactive effects on existing contracts. On the alcohol portion, industry witnesses supported the amendment, saying the Kansas City proposal was discriminatory, unsupported by data, and would hurt retailers and tax revenue.
After the hearing, the committee moved into executive session and unanimously voted House Committee Substitute for Senate Bills 907, 1154, and 1272 do pass and do pass with consent, after adopting a technical substitute. The transcript then returned to HB 3347, where testimony continued on both the legal-contract and alcohol provisions, but no final committee vote on HB 3347 appears in the transcript.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- it also eliminates or reduces injuries, which translates into worker comp costs, which I think is smart
- , which<00:14:17.920><c> I</c><00:14:18.160><c> think</c><00:14:18.240><c> is</c><00:14:18.560><c> smart
- </c><00:14:19.760><c> It</c><00:14:20.000><c> also</c> which I think is smart.
- It also which I think is smart.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Governor Tim Walz Media Availability 2/27/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- able to show continued surpluses while at the same time giving tax cuts to the middle class, this is smart
- 55.040><c> is</c> tax cuts to the middle class, um this is tax cuts to the middle class, um this is smart
- 00:04:56.320><c> go</c><00:04:56.400><c> back</c><00:04:56.560><c> to</c><00:04:56.720><c> this</c> smart
- And I I go back to this smart policy.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- and</c><00:38:03.760><c> the</c><00:38:04.000><c> obligation</c><00:38:05.200><c> to</c> She was so smart
- She<00:38:21.119><c> was</c><00:38:21.280><c> so</c><00:38:21.599><c> smart,</c><00:38:22.240><c> so<
- </c><00:38:23.040><c> She</c><00:38:23.200><c> could</c> She was so smart, so talented.
- She could She was so smart, so talented.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Governor, legislative leaders honor Melissa and Mark Hortman 2/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She was so smart, so talented. She could have had great success in the private sector.
- She<00:22:51.760><c> was</c><00:22:51.919><c> so</c><00:22:52.159><c> smart,</c><00:22:52.799><c> so<
- </c><00:22:53.600><c> She</c><00:22:53.760><c> could</c> She was so smart, so talented.
- She could She was so smart, so talented.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Primary and Secondary Education. (1-21-26)
Primary and Secondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, the scores on that tell me you're not smart enough to do this or you don't have the work ethic
- Well, the scores on that tell me you're<00:04:03.040><c> not</c><00:04:03.200><c> smart</c><00:04:03.439
- 04.159><c> to</c><00:04:04.400><c> do</c><00:04:04.640><c> this</c><00:04:05.920><c> or</c> you're not smart
- enough to do this or you're not smart enough to do this or you<00:04:06.400><c> don't</c><00:04:06.480
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Apr 28th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And when we don't have the questions answered, it's not smart to proceed forward.
- We need to build smart, and if we are to be able to maintain what we have, we can do nothing, and our
- emphasis is on building smart. structure crumbles.
- We're smart, and we know that land use is going to be the way that we get people outside walking, biking
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Feb 28, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 24
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is not just about the right thing to do morally, but it's also the smart thing to do financially
- right thing to do morally but it's<00:37:40.760><c> also</c><00:37:41.040><c> the</c><00:37:41.200><c> smart
- </c><00:37:41.560><c> thing</c><00:37:41.720><c> to</c><00:37:41.839><c> do</c> it's also the smart thing
- to do it's also the smart thing to do financially<00:37:43.480><c> um</c><00:37:43.839><c> I</c><00:
Summary:
The House convened with 47 members present, read the journal, and received Senate communications, including notice that House Bill 1440, HD1 had passed third reading in the Senate and that several Senate bills were transmitted and passed first reading by title. Members also made introductions recognizing guests for Working Families Day 2025, including advocates and organizers, and welcomed visitors from Khu Valley, as well as family members and community advocates in the gallery.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the order of the day and adoption of numerous standing committee reports and accompanying bills, many of which were passed by voice vote or consent calendar. Several members registered reservations or opposition on specific measures, with comments focused on fertility coverage and the prepaid health care system, low-income tax policy, youth safe spaces and runaway youth, prenatal care for non-citizens, and fireworks regulation. In a few cases, members requested that their remarks be entered into the journal, and one member clarified a vote change on SCR 972 after the vote had been read.
The House also took third-reading votes on additional bills listed on later pages, with the majority and minority caucuses announcing their votes and a few named no votes on particular measures. No resolutions were introduced for action. During announcements, members wished Representative Amato and staff members happy birthday. The House then voted to keep the journal open until midnight for further committee reports and transmitted bills, and finally recessed until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4th.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Smooth, sly, smart, and subtle — these traits have served you well, and at the end of the day, your senators
- concluded yesterday<00:56:09.200><c> smooth</c> yesterday smooth yesterday smooth Sly<00:56:11.799><c> smart
- c> subtle</c><00:56:13.760><c> these</c><00:56:14.000><c> traits</c><00:56:14.480><c> have</c> Sly smart
- and subtle these traits have Sly smart and subtle these traits have served<00:56:15.119><c> you</c><
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- collectively bargain for wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions is sacrosanct, and it's just good, smart
- ... ...wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions is sacrosanct, and it's just good, smart public
- Hi, I'm Dave Stevenson, and I serve as the New England Safety and Legislative Director for SMART TD.
- Hi, I'm Dave Stevenson, and I serve as the New England Safety and Legislative Director for SMART TD.
- I'm the LCA Secretary for SMART Transportation Local 898B, which encompasses a Southside membership of
Summary:
The hearing focused on employment rights legislation, especially the Protect Labor Act (H. 2086/S. 1327), which would create state-level labor protections if federal private-sector labor law is weakened or struck down, and would also add protections such as bans on captive audience meetings, virtual elections, stronger misclassification rules, and protections for health care workers and immigrant workers. Supporters from the AFL-CIO, nurses, SEIU, UAW, building trades, teachers, graduate workers, and policy groups argued that the bill is needed because of Trump administration actions, Project 2025, and threats to the NLRA and NLRB. They described the bill as a “trigger” law meant to preserve organizing and bargaining rights in Massachusetts if federal protections disappear or if the NLRB declines jurisdiction over certain workers.
The committee also heard testimony on bills to restore a limited right to strike for certain public employees (H. 2078/S. 1311 or related filings). Supporters, including a representative, educators, and labor advocates, said the current ban on public employee strikes weakens good-faith bargaining and leaves workers without leverage to secure wages, staffing, and student supports. They argued that strikes are used as a last resort and that legalizing them under defined conditions would improve negotiations and better reflect the realities of recent teacher strikes in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Municipal Association opposed the strike bills, warning that public employee strikes are already prohibited by state law, that strikes disrupt students and communities, and that local governments face budget constraints under Proposition 2 1/2.
The committee also took testimony on paid family and medical leave bills (S. 1351/H. 2110 and S. 1352), which would improve notice to workers, expand public reporting on claim denials and demographics, and fix a technical definition issue that has limited access for some covered contract workers. Witnesses from legal aid, policy organizations, and a small business owner said the changes would improve transparency, equity, and access to benefits without imposing major burdens on employers. Additional testimony supported a railroad sick leave bill and a private construction transparency bill, with Senator Keenan urging favorable action on both. No votes were taken during the hearing; members asked questions, and several witnesses and legislators requested favorable reports on the bills.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- gentleman across the way because he is now the holder of a Wake Forest diploma, and that makes him so smart
- Now I'm being sarcastic, but he earned an MBA from Wake Forest and he's really smart now.
- So don't add anything after the word smart.
- Now I'm being sarcastic, but he earned an MBA from Wake Forest and he's really smart now.
- So don't add anything after the word smart.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, approved excusing absent members, dispensed with the previous day’s journal, and allowed bill introductions and committee reports throughout the day. Members also recognized guests in the gallery, including Judge Smitherman and later Karen Butler, wife of Senator Tom Butler. The chamber adopted Senate Joint Resolution 11, honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated on its Founders Day and 118 years of service, after reading the resolution at length and hearing brief remarks from Senator Figures.
The Senate then adopted the Rules Committee’s special order calendar and took up several bills. Senate Bill 12 by Senator Gudger, repealing a prior community development districts law tied to a Coleman County project, passed. Senate Bill 19 by Senator Livingston, dealing with health insurance/prostate cancer screening, also passed. Senate Bill 89 by Senator Sessions, repealing the 1931 State Pilotage Commission statute, passed; Senate Bill 134 by Senator Beasley, concerning taxation and interstate warehousing of tobacco products, passed after a committee amendment was adopted; Senate Bill 100 by Senator Kelly, extending the State Board of Pharmacy sunset for one year with appointment changes, passed; Senate Bill 114 by Senator Bell, expanding Alabama’s handling of out-of-state warrants to additional felonies, passed; Senate Bill 122 by Senator Stewart, regarding the State Board of Registration for Foresters, passed; Senate Bill 35 by Senator Kitchens, updating vessel registration language for Coast Guard compliance, passed; and Senate Bill 127 by Senators Coleman-Madison and Stewart, continuing the Board of Examiners in Counseling for four years, passed.
Senate Bill 28 by Senator Elliott, which would raise the earnings cap for retired law enforcement officers and district attorneys returning to work and address school bus driver staffing, was discussed at length but carried over at the sponsor’s request. Senators raised concerns about the bill’s impact on RSA/retirement system funding and the possibility of broader pressure for similar retiree reemployment arrangements, while supporters emphasized staffing shortages, training savings, and benefits for schools and public safety. The session concluded with the calendar completed and a new resolution introduced by Senator Orr recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, which was taken up for immediate consideration and adopted.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- was an issue that came up that, you know, we put a lot of money into the state, and other barriers—locks
- Well, they're smart, you see? It's interesting.
- Maybe the really smart ones might get a second major, but that was sort of it.
- It's all about people and bringing smart people together and putting them together in a transdisciplinary
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Ways and Means Jun 21st, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Joint Committee on Ways and Means
Transcript Highlights:
- in an adaptable way that speaks to some of the different needs in education and transportation is a smart
- We were smart enough to... We were smart enough to not provide an estimate. Well, you can do that.
- dollars to pilot it on three to five campuses in the two years beyond that, so that you could make some smart
- dollars to pilot it on three to five campuses in the two years beyond that, so that you could make some smart
- So trying to identify where that work is going, making those smart investments in those particular areas
Summary:
The hearing focused on House Bill 55, the governor’s FY25 supplemental budget proposal to spend about $1.3 billion in surplus Fair Share revenue. House and Senate chairs framed the bill as a one-time opportunity to invest fairly in education and transportation, while also noting the need to protect the state’s long-term fiscal balance. Administration officials said the proposal should be considered alongside the FY26 budget and related bills, since the governor’s broader Fair Share plan aims for roughly an even split between education and transportation over time.
Secretary of Administration and Finance Matthew Gorzkowicz, Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt, and Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler outlined the administration’s priorities. Transportation funding would go mainly to the MBTA and related reserves, including money for the Federal Transit Administration reserve, MBTA stabilization reserve, low-income fares, winter resilience, RTA workforce support, MassDOT workforce and project delivery, and micro-transit grants. Education funding would support universal preschool expansion, early education and care capacity, early literacy tutoring, adult basic education and ESOL, early college and career technical education, MyCAP expansion, and special education circuit breaker funding. The administration emphasized that many of these investments are one-time or multi-year measures designed to address current needs without creating unsustainable recurring costs.
Committee members raised concerns about regional equity, especially the large share of transportation money going to the MBTA versus regional transit authorities and rural areas. Several members asked for more detail on how the proposal would benefit Western Massachusetts and other non-MBTA regions, and whether micro-transit and Chapter 90-related investments would be sufficient. Education questions focused on special education reimbursement shortfalls, federal funding cuts to school districts, and how CTE and vocational investments would align students with workforce needs. The administration said it would provide additional data on MBTA versus RTA investment and explained that the special education circuit breaker and transportation reimbursement changes were intended to improve predictability and relief for districts.
After the administration panel, Jessica Tang of AFT Massachusetts testified in support of using Fair Share funds to protect public education amid federal uncertainty and cuts. She argued that schools are facing a fiscal cliff, that vulnerable students would be hit hardest by funding losses, and that the Fair Share revenue should be used to preserve services and support students’ needs.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Agriculture and Water Management Committee Jun 17th, 2026 at 09:00 am
Agriculture and Water Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- And I mean, I'm not that smart, but I think it's coming from those places.
- Our technologies on smart irrigation management also produce use water more efficiently and effectively
- But most importantly, in the very back row, in the very back corner, one of our really smart farmers
- So if you are a really smart farmer with a big idea, or you are an... ...utilization.
- So if you are a really smart farmer with a big idea, or you are an MIT scientist with a really great
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services and Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Thomas Locke, Department of Finance. Nothing to add at this time. Thank you very much.
- Department of Finance, Thomas Locke.
- Thomas Locke, Department of Finance.
- Thomas Locke, Department of Finance. Just echoing my previous comment.
- Thomas Locke, Department of Finance. Just echoing my previous comments on the previous issue.
Summary:
The joint informational hearing focused on the impact of H.R. 1 on older Californians and related county administration issues. Chair Jackson and Chair Addis opened by emphasizing California’s rapidly aging population and the need to protect seniors’ access to food, health care, housing, and in-home support services. Testimony from the Department of Social Services, Department of Health Care Services, and Department of Aging described how H.R. 1 would expand work and reporting requirements in CalFresh and Medi-Cal, increase redeterminations, and create new eligibility barriers. Witnesses and advocates warned that these changes could lead to large coverage losses, especially for adults ages 55 to 64, people experiencing homelessness, caregivers, and some immigrant groups, while also increasing administrative burden on counties. The LAO noted that many provisions do not directly apply to Californians 65 and older, but highlighted indirect effects and some direct impacts, including a new home equity limit for certain long-term care recipients and narrower immigration eligibility rules.
Committee members pressed the administration and counties on how exemptions would be identified and implemented, whether data systems could automatically protect eligible people, and how outreach would reach older adults, women, LGBTQ seniors, and people with limited digital access. DHCS and CDSS said they are working to use existing data, cross-program information sharing, and human-centered communications to maximize exemptions and reduce churn, including text outreach, print and radio campaigns, and navigator support. Members also raised concerns about the need for legal aid and county eligibility workers to help people navigate complex rules, and requested updated analyses on the number of people likely to lose both Medi-Cal and CalFresh and the broader human and system impacts. No votes were taken.
The second major topic was the administration’s proposal to shift some future IHSS costs to counties by establishing a statewide baseline for average authorized hours per case. CDSS said the proposal is intended to improve consistency in assessments and not reduce services, while counties and labor groups strongly opposed it, arguing that rising hours reflect real increases in need, an aging and higher-acuity caseload, and state-mandated assessment tools rather than county error. County representatives said the proposal would strain already limited local revenues, worsen the effects of H.R. 1, and could force cuts to other safety-net services. Committee members questioned the proposal’s timing and impact, but the hearing ended without action, with the chairs asking for continued updates, additional analysis, and more information before May Revision.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The doorkeeper will lock the doors. The House and Gallery, please rise.
- The doors to the chamber will remain locked until the call has expired.
- Lock them up. Go get them, they’re running, all that kind of nonsense.
- We can lock this door like it's locked right now. We can fight all day.
- Doors remain locked. Mr. Guerin moves that the House adjourn until...
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