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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have one of the first universities, WPI, that had an undergraduate program in robotics.
  • This month, a humanoid robot was seen running through the streets of Austin, Texas.
  • I run the technology and justice programs at the ACLU of Massachusetts.
  • We are ready to educate our networks and put the protection of safe reporting to good use.
  • In fact, last year in Texas, a federal judge ruled that Students for Justice in Palestine were likely
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee opened with procedural guidance for a very large hearing, explaining testimony limits, written testimony procedures, and rules for maintaining order. Members then heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including proposals to define antisemitism using the IHRA definition, regulate facial recognition technology, restrict weaponized robotics and drone use, expand protections for journalists’ confidential sources, address access to decedents’ email accounts, and create or adjust rules around municipal enforcement and animal cruelty fines. Several sponsors and advocates asked for favorable reports, and committee members asked clarifying questions on implementation, costs, and how the bills would interact with existing law. On facial recognition, sponsors and advocates described the technology as a threat to privacy, due process, and civil liberties, and urged adoption of the Special Commission’s recommendations, including warrant requirements, notice to defendants, and limits on untargeted surveillance. Support came from legislators, the ACLU, CDT, EFF, and a UMass professor, while committee members asked about current state law and municipal bans. On robotics, Senator Moore and industry witnesses from MassRobotics, Boston Dynamics, and AUVSI supported a bill prohibiting weaponized robots and requiring warrants for certain law enforcement uses, describing it as a public-safety and trust-building measure. On the shield law bill, newspaper publishers, journalists, NEFAC, and the Reporters Committee argued Massachusetts needs statutory protection for confidential sources, citing costly subpoenas and chilling effects on reporting. The committee also heard testimony on a bill to expand the right of publicity to cover image and voice, with SAG-AFTRA members supporting protections against AI-driven exploitation and some discussion about viral content and consent. Another bill would allow limited access to a decedent’s email accounts, with one witness describing a family’s inability to use a deceased relative’s email to notify friends. The committee then took testimony on psilocybin-related bills: supporters described medical and personal benefits and argued for narrow decriminalization or study, while an opponent warned of public-health risks, impaired driving, and youth exposure; the Massachusetts Psychiatric Society supported limited, safety-based decriminalization. Finally, the committee heard strong support for a “safe reporting” bill for sex workers and trafficking survivors, with advocates saying immunity would encourage victims and witnesses to report crimes without fear of arrest, and members raised questions about how the immunity would work in practice.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • I would like to open up our hearing for House Bill 216, and Representative Maguire, you're ready to present
  • <00:39:33.319> to of the bills we have that are ready to of the bills we have that are ready
  • sort of uh drafted out it's not ready sort of uh drafted out it's not ready for<01:42:28.800>
  • <05:02:14.638> of we've got to get into a new program of we've got to get into a new program
  • it a federal federally funded program it a federal federally funded program yes<05:20:54.120>
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 216, which Representative Carol Maguire described as a fix to a workers’ compensation/retirement “glitch.” The bill would remove the current limit that only one year of workers’ compensation time can be credited as retirement service time. Maguire argued the limit is arbitrary and affects only a very small number of grievously injured workers, while committee members asked about the fiscal impact, available data, and whether the change could affect workers’ compensation rates or incentives. Mark Kavar of the New Hampshire Retirement System said Labor could not provide data on how many people exceed a year on weekly indemnity benefits, so the fiscal note used a conservative estimate that could be scaled down; he also explained that workers’ comp is not earnable compensation, which is why service credit stops after a year, and noted that many long-term cases move into disability retirement or lump-sum settlements. The committee closed the hearing, entered executive session, and voted ought to pass on HB 216 by a 13-0 roll call, sending it to consent and noting it would also go to Finance. The committee then acted on House Bill 85, adopting Amendment 0037 and then voting ought to pass as amended by another 13-0 roll call. The bill was described as allowing second-year respiratory therapy students to work under supervision using the skills they have already learned, with support from the Hospital Association and no opposition noted. Finally, the committee took up House Bill 267, the animal chiropractors bill. Members said the bill had been approved previously but was vetoed because of a defect; the problem has now been corrected, and the bill is intended to reduce delays caused by requiring veterinary referrals before chiropractors can treat animals. The committee voted ought to pass 13-0 and placed the bill on consent.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • He later founded the Oklahoma Lawyers for America's heroes program through which he and several other
  • The program has really done a good job, but this will also make it available to pay for non-graduates
  • Is that not a similar to a voucher program where they are reimbursed with taxpayer dollars?
  • So with the grow your own program, are these students that will be eligible for these funds?
  • I mean, I know that there are some I can't remember what the grow your own program. Do you have to?
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • He later founded the Oklahoma Lawyers for America's Heroes Program, through which he and several other
  • Is that not similar to a voucher program where they are reimbursed taxpayer dollars?
  • That's the way the program is working presently.
  • So with the Grow Your Own program, are these students that will be eligible for these funds?
  • Because the authority isn't ready to start providing the education that we had passed in the past.
Summary: The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including Veteran of the Week Colonel Stanley L. Evans, Oklahoma City Young Professionals, state contest winners for America’s 250th anniversary, and a long series of page introductions. The chamber then moved into floor action on a large number of measures, many of them Senate bills and House joint resolutions dealing with administrative rules and agency oversight, public safety, education, health, agriculture, business, and tax policy. Among the major bills discussed were SB 1543 on aggregating multiple DUI charges within one year into a single felony case, HB 1933 on nitrous oxide violations, SB 1859 creating an OSBI Cybercrimes and Fraud Unit, SB 237 on ad valorem tax NAICS code changes, SB 2065 designating pollinator-related state symbols, SB 44 extending nonprofit sales tax exemptions to contractors, SB 2030 updating automated expungement procedures, SB 2045 expanding the Grow Your Own education program, and several water and agriculture measures including SB 1509, SB 1314, and SB 2071. Members also considered multiple joint resolutions approving permanent administrative rules for education, energy and agriculture, business and commerce, health agencies, and building code rules, with Kendricks explaining that some major rules were separated out for transparency and, in one case, a cost mitigation agreement had been reached. Testimony and debate were generally brief and focused on clarifying amendments. Several authors explained that amendments were added to address constitutionality, remove outdated or incorrect language, or reflect negotiated changes with agencies and stakeholders. Notable discussion included concerns about forum shopping in SB 1543, questions about the scope of the Grow Your Own program in SB 2045, and clarification that SB 1618’s pretrial report language had been changed to a public safety report agreed to by sheriffs and district attorneys. The House adopted numerous amendments without objection and passed the bills by wide margins, including some unanimous or near-unanimous votes, while a few measures drew more opposition, such as SB 1403, SB 1509, SB 2071, and SB 1618. The House also adopted HCR 1027 setting sine die adjournment for Thursday, May 14, and adjourned until the next day, May 5, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Morning Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Brockhouse has been a member of the Rural Health Opportunities Program at Wayne State College, president
  • Such programs shall be offered at the department through the education institution.
  • It is a bill for an act relating to an intergenerational care facility and center grant program.
  • A bill for an intergenerational care facility and center grant program.
  • A program shall be provided for a law enforcement officer.
NE

Nebraska 2025-2026 Regular Session

Legislative Afternoon Session Apr 9th, 2026

Nebraska Unicameral Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Colleagues, you may have noticed that in the original programming of what was going to happen this week
  • Colleagues, you may have noticed that in the original programming of what was going to happen this week
  • The Department shall establish the Small Business Investment Program to provide grants for microloan
  • It also references Medicaid assistance and a spouse or husband on the medical assistance program.
  • The program is currently underfunded, leaving states with a larger bill The program is currently underfunded
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Transportation Jan 14th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • programs, state agencies and hundreds of providers.
  • , including the innovative service delivery program.
  • We really we do see that a lot as pilot programs.
  • The veterans example I mentioned is a pilot program.
  • , but the not too great and you learn from those programs.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Mar 6th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A serious housing shortage and rental rates that were quickly increasing beyond what tenants could afford
  • Seeing and hearing no further business, I'm ready to entertain a motion to adjourn. Mr.
Keywords: 988, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Environment, Climate and Legacy - 03/26/26

Environment, Climate, and Legacy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um basically what this pilot program.
  • So, be ready. Uh, next will be Mr. Wigginis.
  • So, be ready. Uh, next will be Mr. Wigginis. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • Um, I don't think it's ready to do that. I think that we need to do some more work.
  • Um, I don't think it's ready to do that. I think that we need to do some more work.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN Public Hearing 04-16-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • code issues, condominium landlord-tenant code issues, condominium management,<00:13:16.720> and
  • You ready? Just a minute here. So just a minute. Senator Dela... Yeah, thanks.
  • program that can let people produce their own power and contribute to the broader grid.
  • That program, as I understand, is still not up and running. And correct me if I'm wrong on that.
  • That program, as I understand, is still not up and running. And correct me if I'm wrong on that.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee heard and considered a long list of Governor’s messages for appointments to state boards and commissions, including the Board of Dentistry, Barbering and Cosmetology, Speech Pathology and Audiology, Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board, Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board, Real Estate Commission, Board of Naturopathic Medicine, State Boxing Commission, Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects, Hawaii Medical Board, Board of Physical Therapy, Board of Pharmacy, and the Public Utilities Commission. Most nominees and supporting agencies testified in support, and many nominees simply stood on their written testimony. Several nominees also answered questions about their experience and the issues facing their boards, including dental insurance and Medicaid concerns, condo and real estate disputes, pharmacy regulation and telepharmacy, boxing and MMA rule updates, and medical board service in rural areas. The committee discussed some contested or notable nominations in more detail. Richard Emery’s nomination to the Real Estate Commission drew opposition testimony tied to a condo management dispute, and he responded by emphasizing the need for factual evidence, mediation and complaint data, and better consumer education. Trinette Kahui and Andrea Ushijima were also nominated to the Real Estate Commission, with broad support. For the Boxing Commission, Robin Jumawan described ongoing statutory updates, MMA-related work, and delegation of amateur boxing rules. For the Hawaii Medical Board, Elizabeth Ignacio was strongly endorsed by state and industry witnesses as highly qualified and familiar with rural health issues, while Rebecca Sawai also received support from the board and Kaiser Permanente. In the decision-making portion, the committee moved to advise and consent to nearly all nominees on the agenda. Senator McKelvey stated reservations about Richard Emery due to opposition and possible conflicts, and also about nominees who were not present at the hearing, specifically Corrine Muldrow Soto and Stacie Kealoha Inouye; Senator Lamasao also noted reservations on those absent nominees. The chair disclosed personal acquaintance with Dr. Sawai and Andrea Ushijima. The committee then voted to adopt the recommendations, with the noted reservations and one no vote on GM 697 reflected in the record, and later reconvened to take up Governor’s Message 514/515 for John Etemura as chairperson of the Public Utilities Commission, where additional support testimony was heard from the Governor’s office, DCCA, and former consumer advocacy staff.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • are not yet ready to do the<00:11:08.079> job<00:11:08.320> themselves.
  • Um, and I found the tenants um balcony.
  • and<01:20:12.640> agency Beyond that, our program and agency Beyond that, our program
  • This is a program that promotes safe siting of child care facilities.
  • In that case, I'm not sure we need to— we're ready to do any others.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first heard Senate Bill 94, which would prohibit municipal amendments to the state building code and move New Hampshire toward a more uniform statewide code. Senator McConi and several supporters, including the Josiah Barlo Center for Public Policy, the State Fire Marshal, the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire, and the New Hampshire Homebuilders Association, argued that local variations create confusion, raise housing costs, and make compliance harder for builders operating in multiple towns. The Fire Marshal said the goal is a single state building and fire code with only limited administrative amendments at the local level, not technical changes, and noted that municipalities could still seek exceptions through the Building Code Review Board if needed. The chair explained that a similar House bill was already moving forward with fire code and administrative amendment language, and members agreed that retaining SB 94 would avoid conflicting bills. The committee then voted to retain SB 94 by roll call, 13-0, with no minority report. The committee then took up Senate Bill 30, which would designate the Virginia opossum as New Hampshire’s state marsupial. Senator Fenton presented the bill as a light-hearted measure inspired by Chesterfield School fourth graders, who had submitted written testimony and supported the idea. Members discussed the bill in a humorous but mostly supportive way, with one member objecting that it trivialized the legislature, while others said it could help engage students in the legislative process. The committee voted ought to pass on SB 30, 11-2, and agreed to place it on consent with no minority report. Later, the committee opened a hearing on Senate Bill 95, concerning youth camp cabins and state fire/building codes. Senator McConi said the bill would exempt new residential cabins in youth recreation camps from sprinkler requirements and allow them to omit electrical, mechanical, or plumbing systems, while requiring any such systems that are present to comply with state code. He said the measure was intended to resolve recurring interpretation problems that have caused expense and uncertainty for camp owners, and he praised work with the Fire Marshal’s office to reach a workable compromise. Representative Schmidt asked about cabin sizes and whether larger cabins with multiple occupants would still be safe; the senator explained that camps typically use counselors, drills, and supervision, and that the people behind him could answer more detailed questions. The transcript cuts off before the hearing concludes or any vote is taken on SB 95.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 14th, 2026

Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Workforce readiness, infrastructure readiness, and really financial readiness, and how we prepare a community
  • Workforce readiness, infrastructure readiness, and really financial readiness, and how we prepare a community
  • program.
  • readiness.
  • This is essentially our capacity capital program and capital maintenance program.
Bills: S0048
Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard presentations on the Governor’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and then considered one bill, CS/SB 48 on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The Governor’s office outlined a $117.4 billion overall budget, with transportation and economic development receiving about $18 billion statewide and $601 million in general revenue. Agency heads then presented priorities for Commerce, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Military Affairs, State, Transportation, Emergency Management, and the Florida State Guard, emphasizing workforce development, housing, tourism marketing, aviation and space infrastructure, law enforcement recruitment, emergency preparedness, and military readiness. In the Commerce presentation, Secretary Kelly highlighted funding for housing programs, the Hometown Heroes program, the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, rural infrastructure and workforce grants, Reconnect and Florida WINS systems, law enforcement and firefighter recruitment bonuses, defense support, Visit Florida, Space Florida, and SelectFlorida. Senators asked about Visit Florida’s private match requirements and whether the agency fully leveraged prior appropriations; Visit Florida’s CEO said the match was met and exceeded, though it is difficult but important. The Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles presentation focused on trooper pay, pursuit vehicles, aviation assets, and enterprise data systems, with questions about immigration enforcement and body cameras. Military Affairs requested funding for readiness centers, training facilities, education and health benefits for Guardsmen, and maintenance of existing armories; members discussed Guard deployments, staffing levels, and a proposed firing range project. The Department of State requested funds for automated election audits, a conservation lab, and historic preservation, and defended its arts grant process and rule changes. Transportation’s budget emphasized a $14.3 billion work program, road and bridge maintenance, aviation and aerospace, safety initiatives, and seaport investments, while Emergency Management requested funding for preparedness, flood mitigation, WebEOC, grants management, and alert systems; senators also asked about the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility. For CS/SB 48, Senator Gates explained that the bill would require local governments to allow property owners to voluntarily create ADUs, while preserving local authority over setbacks, construction, and permitting. An amendment removed reusable tenant screening reports and clarified that conforming ADUs would be allowed by right without a separate hearing. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the bill, saying ADUs could help provide long-term housing for service workers. After questions about local government and HOA authority, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 48 favorably by roll call vote.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Rules Mar 12th, 2025

Rules

Transcript Highlights:
  • I just do have to jump on and say, in particular, thank you for including the adult day care program.
  • I just do have to jump on and say, in particular, thank you for including the adult daycare program.
  • And say, in particular, thank you for including the adult day care program.
  • It encourages green infrastructure projects through the Resilient Florida grant program.
  • basically green infrastructure projects through the resilient Florida grant program.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Rules met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 108 on administrative procedures. That bill, as amended, would require agencies to review all rules on a five-year cycle, submit regulatory plans and annual reports, publish intended agency action within 90 days of new rulemaking authority, improve public access to incorporated materials, and streamline rule publication and correction procedures. After brief testimony from the Florida Bar’s Administrative Law Section and support from Americans for Prosperity and the James Madison Institute, the committee adopted two amendments and reported CS for SB 108 favorably. The committee then approved several other measures, including the Senate veterans package (CS for CS for SB 116), which made technical changes and was supported by veterans and advocacy groups; SB 118 on presidential libraries, which preempts local barriers while preserving state and federal law and building codes; CS for SB 126 allowing mail distribution of prescription hearing aids after a Florida-licensed professional examination; CS for SB 150, “Trooper’s Law,” making it a third-degree felony to abandon restrained animals during declared disasters; SB 294 limiting collaborative pharmacy practice expansion for complex cardiac conditions; SM 314 urging Congress to increase Florida National Guard force structure; CS for SB 322 creating a nonjudicial process to remove unauthorized persons from commercial property; CS for SB 348 on ethics, addressing false military rank claims and delinquent ethics fines; SB 356 designating January 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day; CS for SB 160 expanding CPA licensure pathways and clarifying administrative outsourcing; and CS for SB 50 promoting nature-based coastal resilience measures. Most of these bills received supportive testimony and were reported favorably. The committee also considered and reported favorably the annual reviser bills SB 36, SB 38, SB 40, and SB 42, which adopt the 2025 Florida Statutes, conform statutory names, remove expired provisions, and clean up obsolete language and cross-references. Throughout the meeting, members asked questions on a few bills, but no roll-call votes were recorded as opposed; each measure was approved and reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested that a few missed affirmative votes be recorded, and the committee adjourned without objection.
VA

Virginia 2026 Regular Session

April 22, 2026 - Reconvened Session Part 2

Virginia House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 2 relates to the paid family medical leave insurance program established, notice requirements
  • Senate Bill 2 is identical to my House Bill 1207, which establishes a paid family medical leave program
  • This self-funded and self-sustained program is not only the right thing to do, but it's vital for a healthy
  • Senate Bill 398 relates to the Virginia birth-related neurological injury compensation program and fund
  • Senate Bill 706 relates to the Department of Health opioid antagonist distribution program reports.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Community Affairs Jan 14th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • , LOW INCOME TAX PROGRAM WHICH IS A FEDERAL PROGRAM, MULTI FAMILY REVENUE BONDS PROGRAM WHICH IS ALSO
  • THROUGH THE SEDOWSKI WE HAVE THE SHIP PROGRAM AND THE SALE PROGRAM, THE SHIP PROGRAM PROVIDING MEANINGFUL
  • WE ESTABLISHED CRITERIA THAT EXCLUDED FEDERAL PROGRAMS, PROGRAMS SIMILAR TO EXISTING FLORIDA PROGRAMS
  • IN OTHER STATES WE IDENTIFIED 13 PROGRAMS, INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO STUDENTS.
  • THREE PROGRAMS HAD HIGH POTENTIAL, FOR PROGRAMS AND MEDIUM POTENTIAL AND SIX PROGRAMS HAVE LOW POTENTIAL
Keywords: 999, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (03/25/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Dispensaries have been added along with more qualifications to get into the program, and the program
  • has into the program, and the program has into the program, and the program has been<00:44:27.920
  • medical program for very sick patients. medical program for very sick patients.
  • at potentially expanding the program at potentially expanding the program again<01:22:37.040>
  • Whenever you're ready, sir.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
ND

North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Industry, Business and Labor Apr 2nd, 2025 at 02:30 pm

Industry, Business and Labor

Transcript Highlights:
  • In the current bill, we had the right of first refusal for the tenants who were in the park to be able
  • The tenants ...park, we took that out. There was a lot of heartburn in this committee about that.
  • The tenants can still make an offer to buy, but we're not putting that in statute.
Keywords: 908, all
Summary: The committee reconvened to hear a revised version of Senate Bill 2385, with Representative Casper walking through changes made in consultation with the bill sponsor and agency counsel. He explained that the amendments restored language on change of ownership and license transfer for mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, and campgrounds; removed a proposed $5,000 civil penalty and returned the violation penalty to an infraction; extended the correction period before disciplinary action to 30 days with possible additional time for good-faith compliance; and removed the tenant right of first refusal, leaving park sales to willing buyers and sellers. Casper said the changes simplified the bill and addressed concerns raised earlier in committee. Members asked about how licenses would work after a sale, and Casper said a transferred license would continue for the current year, but the new owner would need to reapply annually. He also said all participating parties and the Attorney General’s counsel were amenable to the amendments. The committee adopted the Casper amendments by voice vote and then moved to a do pass as amended recommendation. The first roll call on the amended bill was confusing because several members were absent, and the committee briefly discussed whether to wait for Representative Ruby and whether votes should be repeated. Members explained their earlier no votes, with Representative Koppelman saying he had intended to vote against the amendment rather than the bill, and Representative Schauer citing concerns about provisions affecting park owners and evictions. After waiting briefly, the committee retook the vote and approved SB 2385 as amended on a 7-3-4 roll call. Representative Casper was asked to carry the bill.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/14/2025)

Election Law and Municipal Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm the program coordinator for Open Democracy.
  • coordinator for open democracy program coordinator for open democracy uh<00:32:01.559> today<
  • will put up that's fine and the tenants will put up opposite<00:38:46.920> signs<00:38:47.680
  • He said that to Senator Long's point about tenants and landlords putting up signs, even if they were
  • <00:48:30.720> and point about um you know the tenants and point about um you know the tenants
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Feb 17, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 16

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, this is tasking Department of Education to uh expand their programming and I believe they're already
  • education to uh expand their programming education to uh expand their programming and<00:25:49.760
  • And then finally, House pins are also ready for pickup in my office. Thank you so much.
  • And then finally, House pins are also ready for pickup in my office. Thank you so much.
  • And then finally, House pins are also ready for pickup in my office. Thank you so much.