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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- to ask, in addition to your testimony, I believe that you are co-chairing the 21st Century Farm Commission
- I think with Speaker Pro Tem Hogan, if you could tell us the status and timeline for when that commission
- The commission is not necessarily focusing on the constitutional amendment, but the economic pressures
- and the complexity facing farmers and farmland actually caused the legislature to gavel in this commission
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held its first hearing of the session, led by House Chair Adrian Madaro and Senate Chair James Eldridge. The committee explained the constitutional amendment process and the hearing procedures, then took testimony on four bills concerning proposed amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution, with the main focus on S. 11 and H. 71, which would amend Article 99 relating to agricultural and horticultural land taxation.
Senator Jo Comerford, Rebecca Miller of the Massachusetts Food System Collaborative, and Representative Natalie Blay all testified in support of the bills. They argued that the current five-acre minimum for farmland tax treatment is outdated and harms farmers, especially new, urban, and smaller-scale farmers, by forcing some land to be taxed at higher commercial rates. Supporters said the change would help preserve farmland, strengthen the local food system, and address economic pressures on farms, including high land values, climate impacts, and an aging farm workforce. In response to a question about abuse or false claims, Comerford and Miller said existing certification processes under Chapter 61A and municipal review help verify active farming, and Miller noted the bill requires land to be in production for two years before receiving the rate.
Committee members asked about the status of the 21st Century Farm Commission, and Comerford said a report was expected in the spring. After testimony concluded, the chairs asked whether anyone else wished to testify and then entertained a motion to adjourn, which was made and accepted.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Licensing and Occupations. (3-31-26)
Licensing & Occupations
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, today they are overseen by both the Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education and KBEEMS, and
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AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Economic Development and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- I will go ahead and tell you that this bill has been thoroughly reviewed by LSA, the Securities Commission
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Bills:
HB483
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Feb 11th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- On page 24, number 3, line six, it says that the commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment
- this in here that they can levy and collect assessment from member states if no one is paying this commission
- In fact, our sovereignty and our ability to take and deal with issues with this commission.
- Should there be a majority of the commission that wants to force us to do things that we have a problem
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Jan 14th, 2026
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to run up to commission.
- I'm going to run up to commission. Motion second.
- I'm going to run up to commission. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
- I'm going to run up to commission.
Keywords:
elder abuse, financial exploitation, inheritance, joint tenancy, conviction effects, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, HVAC, air conditioning, heating, ventilation, warranty transfer, manufacturer warranty, consumer protection, home sale, residential real property, real estate
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- prohibition; SB 1019, public water system fluoride prohibition; SB 1020, special plate, Arizona Space Commission
- prohibition; SB 1019, public water system fluoride prohibition; SB 1020, special plate, Arizona Space Commission
- contributions; SCR 1006, schools biological sex requirements; SCR 1007, technical correction, racing commissions
- contributions; SCR 1006, schools biological sex requirements; SCR 1007, technical correction, racing commissions
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Jun 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It allows an exemption for muralists to continue to engage in commissioned work without having to obtain
- Artists go through a rigorous application and review process to receive these commissions.
- only part of their larger artistic practice, while some are fortunate enough to line up multiple commissions
- My first mural was commissioned by my mom on the hallway wall between our washer and dryer when I was
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism heard SB 456 by Senator Ashby, the Community Beautification Act, which would create an exemption allowing muralists to do commissioned mural work without obtaining a contractor’s license. The author and supporters said the bill would clarify existing law, preserve public art and placemaking projects, and still leave in place applicable safety, permitting, and contract requirements. Support testimony came from the City of Sacramento’s arts manager and muralist Jaya King, who described mural projects as fine art and community engagement rather than construction, and from numerous local governments and arts organizations, including the League of California Cities, Los Angeles County, Sacramento, Stockton, Glendale, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Riverside, Escondido, and the California Travel Association.
Opposition centered on concerns that the exemption could weaken consumer protections in contractor licensing law. One member of the public argued that mural projects can involve construction-related work such as surface preparation and installation, and that licensing requirements, down payments, insurance, and background checks protect consumers and should not be bypassed. A representative of the State Building and Construction Trades also expressed concerns but said the author’s office had been engaged and a follow-up meeting was scheduled.
Several committee members spoke in favor, saying murals are clearly public art and an important part of neighborhood identity and local culture. The chair and other members described the bill as a common-sense clarification that would reduce barriers for artists and cities seeking to permit mural projects. The committee then voted 9-0 to pass SB 456 and re-refer it to the Business and Professions Committee.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Spirits Association, the Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Texas, and the Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission
- We do have a resource witness here from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Chair calls.
- Matthew Cherry, Matthew Cherry with the Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Mr.
- For the record, I'm Matthew Cherry, Senior Counsel for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee BR Sub. on Econ. Dev., Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy (2-12-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, the matching funds program distributed $2 million from the 1% funds to 87 local tourism commissions
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to to 87 local tourism commissions to to 87 local tourism commissions to assist
Summary:
The committee met for the second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. After a quorum was confirmed, members heard a presentation from Melissa Brewer of the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, along with Olivia Atkins of Kentucky State Parks and Commissioner Mike Manet of the Kentucky Department of Tourism.
The presentation focused on the state’s 1% tourism meeting and convention marketing fund and the broader role of tourism in Kentucky’s economy. Brewer explained that the fund is used only for marketing and promoting tourism-related activities, cannot be used for capital or construction projects, and must be reported annually to the governor and LRC. She said the Governor’s budget and enacted budget increased appropriations in response to growing transient room tax receipts, adding $3 million in FY 2025 and $7 million in FY 2026, and noted legislative support for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative.
Manet emphasized that tourism marketing drives overnight visitation, local spending, jobs, and economic development, and described the 1% fund as the source for marketing, advertising, website development, public relations, international and group sales, trade shows, research, and regional matching funds. He highlighted efforts to secure media coverage and said the matching funds program distributed $2 million last year to 87 local tourism commissions across the state. No votes or other committee actions were taken beyond approving the minutes.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (01/27/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
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may performance, but the commission may performance, but the commission may - program proposal with the commission. program proposal with the commission.
- stakeholder sessions, um commission stakeholder sessions, um commission investigatory,<00:53:23.119
- I've never Communications Commission.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- We in our committee have been talking about this for some time also and waiting for that commission,
- which is now a second commission, to come up with something rational that we can use because it is a
- I mean, as someone who's on the charitable gaming commission, in the last session, we determined that
- , and waiting for that commission, and waiting for that commission, which<04:35:32.799>
is - gaming, they have to apply to the lottery commission."
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1596, which would raise New Hampshire’s cigarette excise tax from $1.78 per pack to about $2.80, using an inflation-based adjustment since the rate was last set in 2008. Representative Jerry Stringham, the bill’s sponsor, said the measure would keep New Hampshire competitive with neighboring states, generate revenue, and help offset other budget pressures. He also described the bill as repealing an income-based premium charge in Medicaid/CHIP-related programs and restoring cuts to the University System of New Hampshire, arguing that the combined package would still leave the state in a positive fiscal position. He said the tobacco tax increase would likely have some cessation effect but would remain low relative to other New England states, and he cited prior testimony from health groups supporting a larger increase.
Members questioned the sponsor about how the new rate was calculated, the prior tobacco tax reduction and restoration, whether tobacco companies would absorb or pass on the tax, and the fiscal note’s estimates for Medicaid premium revenue and UNH funding. Stringham said he used Bureau of Labor Statistics inflation data, that the earlier 10-cent reduction did not produce the expected sales increase, and that the current bill would eliminate the premium charges now in the budget. He later clarified that the Department of Medicaid Services had updated the revenue estimate, but said the bill still showed a surplus overall. He also said the federal government already imposes a $1-per-pack tax and that New Hampshire would remain below neighboring states even after the increase.
Two public witnesses testified in opposition to the tax increase. Anna Bettincourt, a tobacco category manager, argued that higher tobacco taxes would unfairly target smokers, reduce New Hampshire’s tax advantage, and likely shift purchases to other states or illicit markets rather than reduce use. She said tobacco companies generally do not lower prices and that Massachusetts’ flavor restrictions had not eliminated sales. In response to questions, she maintained that a smaller increase would still be harmful and that enforcement problems make bans ineffective. The sponsor and some members countered that smokers impose higher health costs and that tobacco taxes are a policy tool for both revenue and public health. No vote or final committee action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 7, February 17, 2026-PM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- Same with similar with the law commission.
- But the similar with the law commission.
- actually have a voice on the commission. actually have a voice on the commission.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Commission to Study Costs of Special Education (06/02/2026)
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm going to call this meeting together of the Commission to Study the Cost of Special Education.
- This is a sets up a commission 1099.
- So it's good that we've got a special commission to look at this and a committee.
- And who else does that than the special commission to study special aid costs?
- commission and we are on item H the commission and we are on item H the local<03:19:12.319>
district
Summary:
The commission met to approve the May 18, 2026 minutes and then focused on how SB 57’s special education cost study should inform HB 1099, which creates a separate study committee on residential placements and related education costs. Members discussed sending the commission’s minutes and findings to that new committee, noting the short timeline for its work and the need to be specific about unresolved issues so the new group does not duplicate the same questions.
A major topic was the cost and responsibility for students placed at Spalding and similar residential programs, especially transportation and whether costs are paid through the Department of Education’s episode-of-treatment (EOT) fund, local districts, DHS, or Medicaid. Staff explained that for students with disabilities, EOT funds cover special education and transportation costs tied to the placement, while students without disabilities are handled through DHS care-management and best-interest meetings. Members raised concerns about whether some students at Spalding are receiving no schooling, whether transportation costs are substantial, and whether Medicaid reimbursement could offset some expenses.
The commission also discussed confusion over district responsibility when students placed in residential programs attend school in another district, using Winnisquam as an example. Several members said the receiving district was not notified that DHHS-approved programs could bring in additional students and costs, and they suggested DHHS or its care-management entity should notify both the district of residence and the receiving district when a program is approved. The group agreed this notification issue, along with transportation funding, privacy concerns in Medicaid-to-schools billing, and the distinction between special education placements, EOT placements, and other voluntary residential placements, should be passed to the HB 1099 study committee for further work.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
WAM-AEN, WAM-JDC Informational Briefings 01-09-2026
Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- go to the ethics commission. Correct. go to the ethics commission. Correct.
- to the the state ethics commission. to the the state ethics commission.
- Who's on the commission? I can get the members to you. Well, who appoints the commission?
- ethics commission. ethics commission. Understood. Understood. Understood.
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has cuz now I guess ethics commission has cuz now I guess ethics commission
VT
Transcript Highlights:
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chair
Summary:
The House first suspended the rules briefly to make announcements, including welcoming former representative Doug Gage to the gallery. It then returned to House Bill 211 on data brokers and personal information, where the Appropriations Committee explained a $50,000 appropriation to the Secretary of State for a consultant-led study on an accessible deletion mechanism for consumers to delete personal data held by data brokers, with interim and final reports due in 2027 and 2028. The committee reported a 9-0-2 vote in favor, and the House agreed to the Commerce and Economic Development Committee’s amendment and ordered third reading.
Floor debate on H. 211 focused heavily on the bill’s deletion and exemption framework. Supporters argued the bill is needed to give Vermonters meaningful control over their data and to prevent data brokers from commingling information for unrelated uses. Opponents warned the bill could conflict with existing federal frameworks such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act, and could make credit, banking, insurance, fraud prevention, and identity verification harder. In response, the sponsor said the bill uses use-case-based exemptions rather than broad entity-level exemptions, noted testimony from banks, insurers, a data broker, a former data broker employee, and the Attorney General, and said no constitutional concerns were raised. The House ultimately adopted the amendment and advanced the bill.
After H. 211, the House moved to House Bill 577, establishing the Vermont Prescription Drug Discount Card Program. Committee reports from Health Care, Ways and Means, and Appropriations were read into the record, and the Colchester member described the bill as a way to lower prescription drug costs by joining the multi-state Array Rx program. The bill would let any Vermont resident obtain a free discount card for FDA-approved prescription drugs, with claimed savings up to 80% on generics and 20% on brand-name drugs. The House then proceeded to second reading on H. 577.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- to levy an the county commission to levy an the county commission to levy an additional motor vehicle
- to levy an additional motor commission to levy an additional motor commission to levy an additional
- and the permanent records commission and the permanent records commission and the permanent records
- Um it's really, as commission meetings. Um it's really, as commission meetings.
- by Major itself was uh commissioned by Major itself was uh commissioned by Major George Armstead, the
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Stewart from Round Rock, Texas, Historical Commission, Mr. John W.
- Wall from Spring, Texas Commission on Parliament. Parks and Wildlife, the Honorable John A.
- 43 by Zaffirini, relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission
Keywords:
hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Stewart from Round Rock, Texas Historical Commission, Mr. John W. Crane, Dallas, General.
- Wall, Spring, Texas Commission of Parks and Wildlife, the Honorable John A. McCall Jr. Grapeland.
- 43 by Zafarini relating to an exemption from the requirement to obtain a permit from the Texas Commission
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- The commission, in consultation with the Department of Health and the Health Services Cost Review Commission
- Requires the commission to establish a community benefits modernization subcommittee.
- The commission in recommendations.
- Requires the commission circumstances.
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and <00:37:21.640>instead Transit Commission and instead Transit Commission
Summary:
The Senate reconvened with a quorum and began by reading House messages and first-reading bills, including SB 8 on identity fraud and deepfakes and HB 145 on election misinformation and deepfakes, which was referred to Rules. The chamber then handled several concurrence and conference matters. On HB 154, the Open Meetings Act bill for county boards of education, the Senate initially moved to recede from its amendments and accept the House version, but debate centered on a Senate transparency amendment limiting school boards’ ability to censor recordings. A motion to reconsider the amendments was laid over for 15 minutes. On SB 514, a third-degree assault bill, the House refused to recede and a conference committee was appointed. A guest introduction also welcomed a 10-month-old visitor to the gallery.
In second-reader business, the Senate adopted committee amendments and advanced SB 504, which strengthens data privacy protections and limits use of personal data for immigration enforcement, and SB 790, the Public Health Reform Act, which revises the Commission on Public Health, updates the Maryland Medical Reserve Corps, adds health equity review processes, and makes related administrative changes. Both bills were reported favorably with technical and conforming amendments and ordered printed for third reading. The chamber then took up HB 191, which would require merchants to accept cash for essential consumer goods and set related rules and exceptions; members questioned its scope, exemptions, and enforcement, and the bill was laid over pending clarification about whether stadiums are covered. Finally, HB 564 on pet cremation and burial services added consumer protection and disclosure requirements for pet cremation providers; its technical amendment was adopted and the bill was ordered passed for third reading.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Those are approved by the Legislative Budget Office Oversight Commission, a bipartisan commission with
- I think is a question for the Oversight Commission to kind of wrestle with.
- I think is a question for the Oversight Commission to kind of wrestle with.
- I think is a question for the Oversight Commission to kind of wrestle with.
- I think is a question for the Oversight Commission to kind of wrestle with.
Bills:
HF3