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DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health & Social Services Committee Meeting Jun 24th, 2026
Health & Social Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The legislation explicitly loops in multiple THC variants, including Delta 7, 8, 9, and 10, whether they
- So they're saying they're selling a precursor to Delta 9, and so therefore it's not marijuana, it's hemp
- The truth is, it's a precursor; you light it on fire, it becomes Delta 9, right?
- We use the term—the statutes use the term in a different part of the code about personal possession and
- We use the term—the statutes use the term in a different part of the code about personal possession and
Keywords:
hemp, marijuana, THC regulations, cannabis products, adult-use industry, public health, youth protection, child support, reunification, Department of Services for Children, family court, liability
Summary:
The committee met in late June with Senators Hansen, Buckson, Siegfried, Townsend, and Huxable present, and first approved the meeting minutes by voice vote. The opening bill, HB 341, would limit DFS from filing child support in foster care cases unless doing so would not hinder reunification; Children’s Department staff said the department has already decided to stop filing in all such cases, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $140,000 annually. Public testimony from the League of Women Voters supported the bill as a compassionate measure to help families reunite.
The committee then heard HB 446/related anaphylaxis legislation for colleges and universities, which would allow institutions to stock and use intranasal epinephrine alongside auto-injectors and update training and reporting requirements. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America supported the measure, emphasizing the need for needle-free options and faster treatment of anaphylaxis. The committee also took up HS1 for HB 356 on PFAS, which would ban firefighting foam containing PFAS beginning in 2028, require disclosure if PPE contains PFAS, and address recalls; DNREC and the fire service supported it, saying most departments have already transitioned away from PFAS foam.
A major portion of the meeting focused on HB 305, a diabetes wellness pilot program that would use continuous glucose monitoring, app-based care coordination, lab testing, and DHIN data analysis to shift care toward prevention and remission. Sponsor Senator Siegfried described the bill as a response to Delaware’s high diabetes costs and prevalence, and the Medical Society of Delaware supported it as a proactive model. The committee also discussed HB 395, which would regulate intoxicating hemp-derived products and synthetic cannabinoids by classifying products over a THC threshold as marijuana and creating penalties for unlicensed sales; the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner supported the bill, while hemp industry representatives and Senator Hoffner warned it could harm legitimate hemp retailers and access to hemp products.
The final item, HS1 for HB 332, would ban sales and marketing of kratom products to those under 21 and direct the state to study testing and regulation of kratom and synthetic variants. Supporters, including the Delaware Healthcare Association and several recovery advocates, said age-gating is a reasonable first step and that synthetic products are the main concern; opponents and some senators argued the bill should go further and fully ban kratom or better distinguish synthetic products from natural leaf kratom. No formal roll-call votes were taken on the substantive bills during the transcript, and the meeting adjourned after public comment.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine interdicting illicit drug trafficking, focusing on a view from the front lines. Feb 26th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Police Department working with DEA and K-9 seized that fentanyl, and the Phoenix Police Department then
- Through your hard work, the Texas Penal Code now criminalizes the delivery or manufacture of fentanyl
- that results in death and the code requires medical examiners to properly classify fentanyl poisoning
- Take this moment to say we are not going to allow a 9-11 plane to crash every single day in America and
- Degrees, Dash 8s, and MQ-9 UAS aircraft provide long-range, high-endurance capabilities in remote service
Keywords:
Coast Guard, maritime drug enforcement, illegal drugs, fentanyl crisis, legislative reforms, public testimony
Summary:
The meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addressed critical issues surrounding maritime drug enforcement and the Coast Guard's role in stopping the influx of illegal drugs. The chairman highlighted the alarming consequences of current policies allowing drugs to cross borders, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms, such as the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2025. There was an intense discussion regarding the operational challenges faced by the Coast Guard, which has recently made significant drug seizures, indicating progress but also revealing gaps that need addressing. Several witnesses, including victims of the drug crisis, shared their compelling testimonies, which underscored the urgency for stricter controls and comprehensive support for law enforcement agencies involved in drug interdiction efforts.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Social workers follow a code of ethics that calls on them to stand for equality in every Social workers
- Senate House Bill 2324, an act amending Title 37, Chapter 9, Article 4, Arizona Revised Statutes, by
- House Bill 2875, amending Title 9, Chapter 4, Article 8, A.R.S., by adding Section 9-500.54 relating
- Members, by votes of 39 ayes, 9 nays, 6 not voting, and 1 vacant, you have passed House Bill 4010.
- They were the first ones that formed the code talkers up in San Diego.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They were penalized, and we don't want anything in this law to conflict with existing law.
- Civil Code Section 1798.125(b)(3) provides a business may enter into a financial incentive program only
- should mean that a loyalty program that's out there shouldn't be more available to non-Latino zip code
- should mean that a loyalty program that's out there shouldn't be more available to non-Latino zip code
- Vote is 9-2. Chair voting aye. Vice Chair voting no. DeMaio, no. McKinner, aye. That vote is 10-3.
Summary:
The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee met with a new membership roster and adopted its committee rules after quorum was established. The hearing then began with AB 412, the AI Copyright Transparency Act, which would require generative AI developers to provide copyright holders notice when registered copyrighted works are used in training data. The author and supporters, including SAG-AFTRA, the Transparency Coalition, voice actors, writers, labor groups, and other creators, argued the bill would give artists a practical way to learn whether their works were used and to vindicate their rights. Opponents, including EFF, CalChamber, RIAA, CCIA, Chamber of Progress, Bay Area Council, BSA, and TechNet, said the proposal was technically unworkable, could burden startups, conflict with existing law and pending litigation, and raise federal preemption concerns. Members discussed the bill’s amendments, including a fingerprinting approach and narrowing the bill to model developers, and the committee voted 8-2 to pass AB 412 as amended to the Judiciary Committee.
The committee then heard AB 446, which would prohibit “surveillance pricing,” or the use of personal data to charge different prices for the same product or service. The author and supporters, including Consumer Watchdog, UFCW, labor organizations, and consumer/privacy groups, described examples of differential pricing tied to device type, location, shopping behavior, and digital price tags, and argued the bill would protect consumers from discriminatory and predatory pricing. Business and industry opponents, including CalChamber, grocers, retailers, travel, broadband, and other associations, said the bill could conflict with the CCPA, interfere with loyalty and rewards programs, and create confusion about personalized discounts and dynamic pricing. The discussion focused on how the bill would treat loyalty programs, whether existing privacy law already covers the issue, and whether the proposal would unintentionally affect legitimate discounts and promotions.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Education Committee Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Students exercising their right to opt out should not be penalized or discriminated against for their
- File item number 9, AB 361. Assembly Member Schultz, the floor is yours.
- File item number 9, AB 361, Assembly Member Schultz. The floor is yours.
- File item 9, AB 361. The motion is do pass as amended. Maris-Succi aye. Maris, aye, aye. Hoover.
- File Item 9, AB 361. The motion is do pass as amended. Hoover, Jennifer? Do pass as amended.
Summary:
The Assembly Education Committee met for its first hearing of the session, adopted its committee rules on a 6-0 vote, and then heard several bills. AB 347, which would require written notice to students about the right to opt out of animal dissection and receive a comparable assignment, drew strong support from the author, a student, and multiple advocacy and education groups, while opponents argued it would burden teachers and duplicate existing law. The committee approved AB 347 on a 7-0 vote and sent it to Appropriations.
AB 281, which would expand parent access to sex education materials and require disclosure of outside consultants’ credentials, drew mixed testimony. Supporters framed it as a transparency and parent-rights measure, while school administrators and county education officials said current law already allows inspection and that the bill would create an unfunded administrative burden. After extended member discussion, the bill failed on a 4-3 vote with one abstention, though reconsideration was granted. AB 65, which would provide paid pregnancy leave for educators without requiring them to exhaust sick leave first, was supported by teachers, CTA, and the State Treasurer, but opposed by school administrators and business officials over cost concerns; it passed 6-0 to Higher Education.
The committee also approved AB 361, which would extend and expand LAUSD’s best-value procurement authority for school construction to all school districts for five years, on a 5-0 vote with one abstention. AB 86, which would require the State Board of Education to adopt standardized K-8 health education instructional materials, passed 5-0. Finally, AB 228, the Zaki Fast Act, was introduced to clarify that schools may stock any federally approved epinephrine delivery system, including newer devices beyond auto-injectors, and was presented with testimony from the bill’s young namesake and his family; the transcript cuts off before the committee vote on that measure.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on County & Regional Government Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on County & Regional Government
Transcript Highlights:
- I think it's, uh, local government code.
- To standardize the code, bless you, to standardize the code and hopefully spread their risk, bless you
- chapter 352.051C.
- Hearing 9, House Bill 2192 is left pending.
- Local Laws Code.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability May 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Substantively, the statute, which is codified in the Health and Safety Code, requires the study to include
- , and constant building code changes.
- I'm going to certify that it's fine because we're doing everything to the building codes.
- If we can start moving the building code and allowing residential building code to be used for that third
- code.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll take up amendment barcode. 9, 0, 0, 2, 6, 8, Senator Grall.
- late filed amendment which is bar code 3, 7, 5, 0, 7, 6, seeing opposition.
- All amendment which is Barcode 9, 6, 7, 2, 8, 2, Without objection.
- Bar code 3, 7, 1, 9, 6, 2, and it is a delete all. Thank you.
- And let's go to tab 9. >> And at that is thank you.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Members Introduce Tax Relief Bills - 03/02/26
Transcript Highlights:
- We aren't asking for a handout; we're asking for the state to stop penalizing the extra effort.
- asking for the state to stop penalizing asking for the state to stop penalizing the<00:07:22.160
- We just talked about the $9 billion in fraud and the $3.9 billion that we have in a surplus.
- We just talked about the $9 billion in fraud and the $3.9 billion that we have in a surplus.
- We just talked about the $9 billion in fraud and the $3.9 billion that we have in a surplus.
Summary:
Minnesota Senate Republicans held a press conference unveiling a package of affordability and tax-relief bills aimed at property taxes, taxes on tips and overtime, and vehicle registration costs. Leader Mark Johnson said the proposals were meant to counter rising costs for wages, homeownership, and driving, and argued that Democrats’ policies had made life more expensive. Several senators echoed that theme, saying Minnesotans need immediate relief and that the state has room to act because of a reported surplus.
Senator Michael Kunesh described a property-tax cap bill that would limit increases for cities and counties to inflation plus 50% of population growth, with higher increases requiring voter approval. He said constituents, including seniors, a disabled veteran, and young people, are seeing unsustainable property-tax hikes, and he argued that state and federal mandates have driven local costs. In response to a question about added county workload from federal SNAP and Medicaid changes, he said the solution is both to pause new mandates and to cap property-tax growth.
Senator Karin Housley outlined a proposal to end state taxes on tips and overtime, with deductions up to $25,000 for tips and $12,500 for overtime, phased out at $150,000 for individuals and $300,000 for families. She said the measure would help workers keep more of what they earn and would not cost small businesses directly. Senator John Jasinski proposed rolling back vehicle registration tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are far higher than neighboring states and that the change would save drivers money over time. Senator Julia Coleman also supported the package, saying the bills would provide practical relief for families facing high housing, driving, and work-related costs. No votes were taken; the event ended with questions from reporters about fiscal impacts, offsets, and whether the proposals would worsen the state’s structural budget imbalance.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- 12.15. under chapter 29A.
- To source a sale in Minnesota, you need a 9-digit zip code, and that can also be achieved or determined
- This also clarifies when a seller has exercised due diligence in determining that 9-digit zip code and
- To source a sale in Minnesota, you need a 9-digit zip code, and that can also be achieved or determined
- This also clarifies when a seller has exercised due diligence in determining that 9-digit zip code and
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Apr 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Sandra is using her will to make sure that she does the things that she needs to do to get to the chapter
- Sandra is using her will to make sure that she does the things that she needs to do to get to the chapter
- So the Government Code allows, you know, it provides for the investigation to be completed in one year
- I actually was just in the Penal Code Revision Commission where we talked about the receiver, and now
- This is about $9 million in the budget year related to expanding telemental health that's in the Governor's
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (01/28/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- This leaves New Hampshire as an island of prohibition that continues to penalize its own citizens for
- We already have the state criminal code, chapter 650C, section 650C1.
- , We already have the state criminal code, We already have the state criminal code, chapter<02:09
- chapter 650C, section 650C1. chapter 650C, section 650C1.
- I represent Hillsboro District 20, which is Manchester Ward 9.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- information to be used to deny or limit financial protection, we undermine preventative care and penalize
- So why are we penalizing them?
- other bills were also on the docket: H.4914, An Act Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code
- Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code and Senate Bill 2921 by Senator Payano and Act Relative to Travel
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a fully virtual public hearing after a blizzard and state emergency closed the State House and created travel and cleanup concerns. Chairs Senator Paul Feeney and Representative James Murphy opened by thanking first responders and committee staff for making the hearing possible and noted that several members attended remotely. The committee heard testimony on three bills: H.5112, An Act Prohibiting Genetic Discrimination; H.4914, An Act Relative to the Massachusetts Uniform Commercial Code; and S.2921, An Act Relative to Travel Insurance. Most of the testimony focused on H.5112.
Representative Dave Rogers and his constituent Robin Biggs testified in support of H.5112, describing gaps in federal genetic nondiscrimination law that do not cover life, long-term care, or disability insurance. Biggs shared her experience as a BRCA2 mutation carrier and said genetic knowledge helped her take preventive steps, but that people fear testing because insurers may use results against them. Lindsay Jack of the ALS Association and Lisa Schlager of FORCE also supported the bill, arguing that it would encourage preventive care, research participation, and fairer underwriting without harming insurance markets. They said insurers could still use medical history and diagnoses, but not genetic test results alone.
Committee members asked questions about whether insurers currently request genetic testing and how such information is used in underwriting. Testifiers said the information is routinely asked for or found in medical records, but the bill would prohibit its use in coverage decisions and would prevent insurers from requiring testing. No votes were taken. After testimony concluded and no additional witnesses came forward, the chairs closed the hearing and adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- CS for HB 515, Uniform Commercial Code. Chairman, good afternoon, members.
- It would create a new Chapter 12 of Florida's Uniform Commercial Code.
- I think perhaps a little bit of background behind the Uniform Commercial Code would be in order.
- The Uniform Commercial Code came into being.
- Uniform Commercial Code people got together again and decided that we needed a new Article 12.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee met with a quorum and heard three bills. First, CS/HB 515 on the Uniform Commercial Code was presented as a Florida Bar-backed update creating a new chapter to address digital assets and ledger technologies, including rules for perfection of security interests and lien priorities involving items such as Bitcoin. The bill drew support from the Florida Bar’s business law section and the Florida Bankers Association, had no amendments or opposition, and was reported favorably after a unanimous roll call.
The committee then heard HB 1427 on rural communities, a broad package creating an Office of Rural Prosperity, a rural resource directory, a Renaissance grant program, a rural arterial road monetization program, housing and school support measures, and new health care grant programs for telehealth, staffing, training, and mobile units. Sponsors and many local officials, economic development groups, chambers, utilities, and other organizations testified in strong support, emphasizing infrastructure, workforce, housing, and health care needs in rural Florida. Members from both parties praised the bill’s focus on rural counties, and it was reported favorably.
Finally, HB 299 on elevator accessibility requirements would allow an additional shorter interior support well in elevators while keeping the existing 42-inch support well requirement, with the goal of improving accessibility and flexibility for building owners. The National Elevator Industry supported the measure, there was no opposition or amendment, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee then adjourned.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-05-01 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The definitions of the of the chapter.
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- We'll stand in adjournment until 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. in adjournment until 9:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, in adjournment until 9:30 a.m.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Government and Veterans Affairs Apr 11th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Government and Veterans Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- A lot of it is just taking Sentry Code and moving it over, putting it all together.
- A lot of it is just taking Sentry Code and moving it over, putting it all together.
- So that’s page 9. And then on page 11, he’s referring to some chapters. He adds on page 12.
- That is the new chapter coming over; it’s existing law.
- That's existing code.
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 2156, a campaign finance and reporting bill tied to the Secretary of State’s new software system. Members and staff walked through the bill section by section, explaining that much of the text is existing law being reorganized into a new chapter, with technical updates to make reporting easier and more consistent in the new electronic “checkbook” format. The bill also adds or clarifies several categories and definitions, including political donations and volunteer appreciation, and changes the reporting threshold from $200 to $250 to align with a separate inflation-adjustment bill. Other discussed changes included using the deposit date as the contribution receipt date, removing contributor addresses from public disclosure, adding non-statewide political parties to disclosure requirements, and adding political committees to the foreign-national contribution prohibition.
The Secretary of State’s office testified that the new software is being developed with a vendor already used in other states, and that it will automatically track contributions, expenditures, balances, deadlines, and reminders, while preserving current public/nonpublic disclosure rules. Members asked about public access, enforcement, maintenance costs, training, and whether the system would allow both checkbook-style entry and aggregation; staff said both options would be available and that the system would flag discrepancies and carry amendments forward through later reports. The committee also discussed late-filing and amendment fees, keeping some existing deadlines such as the 48-hour supplemental statement, and making late fees more visible to the public.
The committee adopted the proposed amendments by voice vote and then passed the bill as amended on a 13-0 roll call vote. Members expressed appreciation for the work of the bill sponsor and the Secretary of State’s office, and the chair indicated the bill would likely go to caucus and then the floor before moving to conference with the Senate if needed.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I wanted to make sure we weren’t penalizing the good I had some of the same concerns.
- I wanted to make sure we weren’t penalizing the good guys to get after the bad guys.
- Amendments 8 and 9 amend proposed law relative to what shall be established in a participation agreement
- This bill protects the consumer's right to choose where they shop without being penalized with higher
- brought me this bill over a year ago, and she and her daughter have been long-suffering with us since 9:
Keywords:
home inspectors, board membership, licensing, term limits, Louisiana State Board, utility, reimbursement, overcharges, consumer protection, economic relief, hidden fees, junk fees, drip pricing, price transparency, mandatory fees, surcharges, unfair trade practices, advertising disclosures, total price, service fees
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 267 by Vice Chair Polly Thomas, which would revise the membership rules for the Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors. The bill would update who may nominate board members, add qualifications and term limits, and allow the governor more flexibility in appointing or reappointing members from less populated districts. After adopting technical amendments, the committee reported the bill favorably with amendments.
The committee then considered House Bill 478 by Representative Knox, dealing with utility overcharge reimbursements. The bill requires reimbursements to be clearly labeled on customer bills and sets a deadline for repayment; after discussion with the Public Service Commission and utility representatives, the committee amended the bill to extend the repayment period from 45 to 90 calendar days and clarified that some settlement or regulatory credits would be treated differently. The bill was then reported favorably as amended.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 924 by Representative Glorioso, a consumer-protection measure aimed at contractor solicitation after disasters. The bill would restrict certain direct solicitations of residential property owners during a declared disaster period, address misleading insurance-related practices, and add disclosure and rescission requirements. After substantial debate over impacts on legitimate contractors, emergency repairs, and enforcement, the committee adopted a conceptual amendment shortening the disaster-response period from six months to 30 days. Testimony was split, with the sponsor, the insurance commissioner, and some contractors supporting the bill as a fraud-prevention measure, while other contractors argued it would hurt small businesses and was better addressed through enforcement. The transcript ends before final committee action on HB 924.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- explicitly allows for a municipal ETJ to be reduced via a petition or election filed in compliance with chapters
- DRE of Chapter 42 Local Government Code to clarify what is a perceived inconsistency in Senate Bill
- The Texas Water Code Chapter 16, section 16.343 along with local government code chapter 2. 232 Section
- Uh, if you're giving that to, to 9 other family members, perhaps that would apply, but this is in the
- It's only flood insurance, fire code, building code, and, uh, you know, a couple of other cities obviously
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Criminal Jurisprudence S/C on New Offenses and Changed Penalties Apr 24th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I will tell you, when you look at 3116, um, the way it is currently in the penal code, it is absolutely
- understand that organized retail theft is different than just regular theft, and right now on the penal
- code, they are the same level of criminal offense and um what you'll see under prong.
- of public indecency with a child, that person cannot be charged with a higher penalty because the code
- Committee man and chair, um, This is the House Bill 1509 and involves the um The, the, the penal code
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- File item 9, AB 2081 by Assembly Member Stefani.
- We will now move to file item number 9, AB 2247 by Assembly Member Elhawary.
- Consent calendar's file items 7, 9, and 12: ABs 1907, 2820, 81, and 2756.
- We will now move to file item number 9, AB 2247 by Assembly Member Elhawary.
- Consent calendar file items 7, 9, and 12: ABs 1907, 2820, 81, and 2756.