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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It strengthens protections to prevent unaccredited claims representatives who lack the independent...
- Strengthens protections to prevent unaccredited claims representatives who lack the independent Protections
- to prevent unaccredited claims representatives who lack independent access to the VA computer system
- Additionally, the measure reinforces existing fee caps on services.
- It's a long-overdue, common-sense measure to protect veterans from financial exploitation.
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs met with a quorum and first approved its consent calendar, which included AJR 15, SB 56, SB 296, and SB 855, with the roll left open for absent members. The committee then heard SB 694 by Senator Archuleta, a bill aimed at protecting veterans from unaccredited claims representatives and other for-profit entities that charge fees to assist with VA disability claims. The author and supporters, including county veterans service officers and veterans organizations, argued the measure would curb predatory practices, restore accountability, and steer veterans toward free, accredited assistance through CVSOs and other authorized representatives.
Testimony in support emphasized that veterans are often targeted online and may pay large fees for services that are available for free, while supporters said unaccredited firms lack transparency and can exploit vulnerable veterans. Opposition witnesses, including representatives of claims-assistance companies and individual veterans, argued the bill would eliminate choice and that some contingency-based firms provide useful services, better outcomes, and faster claims processing. Committee members debated whether the bill would unlawfully bar legitimate assistance or whether it was needed to stop illegal business practices, with several members noting the issue is also being litigated in federal court and that an accreditation process already exists through the VA.
After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 694 and refer it to the Committee on Judiciary. The final vote was 6 ayes, with some members not voting. The committee then completed the consent calendar vote, which passed with eight votes, and adjourned.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- The proposed measure cannot be accomplished statutorily.
- Supreme Court prevents you from doing that.
- Bergeron case, which essentially says that once you have a judgment of child custody, in order to prevent
- This would just allow us to conduct these pre-litigation discovery measures for those False Claims Act
- violations. ...to conduct these pre-litigation discovery measures for those False Claims Act violations
Bills:
HR38, HR96, HR160, HCR31, HCR61, HB578, HB668, HB1198, SCR19, SB66, SB68, SB76, SB139, SB336, SB475
Keywords:
privacy rights, surveillance, USA Patriot Act, FISA, Fourth Amendment, civil liberties, government oversight, civil bench warrants, judgment debtors, notification process, judgment debtor examination, Louisiana State Law Institute, property transfer, public records doctrine, bad faith, real estate law, HCR 31, House Concurrent Resolution 31, foreign entities, foreign corporation
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Mon Mar 24, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 38
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- to take charge of their safety and to be proactive rather than reactive when it comes to crime prevention
- </c><00:20:38.679><c> their</c> when it comes to crime prevention their when it comes to crime prevention
- Members, we will be taking up discussion of companion measures in tandem, beginning with HCR 1505 and
- Members, we will be taking up discussion of companion measures in tandem, beginning with HSR numbers
- Members, we will be taking up discussion of companion measures in tandem, beginning with HSR numbers
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1882 introduces reasonable measures to address these issues. common-sense protections to ensure that
- It's important to note that moratoriums are rather draconian measures, and when you stop the development
- So, I guess my question is, at this point in time, how many units is this actually preventing you from
- What measures led them to enact these restrictions?
- When housing affordability issues arise, it can create obstacles for these individuals, preventing them
Bills:
SB32, SB464, SB996, SB1163, SB1173, SB1277, SB1452, SB1453, SB1548, SB1882, SB1883, SB2016, SB 32
Keywords:
ad valorem taxation, tax exemption, franchise tax credit, income production, personal property, SB 464, school buffer zone, tobacco retailer, vape shop, e-cigarette, vaping, nicotine, tobacco products, retail permit, comptroller, Class A misdemeanor, school proximity, youth access, public school, private school
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/13/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:57:41.719><c> can</c> as you are the tax credit measures can as you are the tax credit measures
- Now, when you go to 100%, which is what this measure proposes, 100% for Mr.
- Now, when you go to 100%, which is what this measure proposes, 100% for Mr.
- </c> to 100% which is what this measure to 100% which is what this measure proposes<02:05:40.480><c>
- designation on this measure so the one designation on this measure so the one the<02:32:20.160><c> the
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not measure how much of that substance is present or whether any other substances are present
- </c> injustice, in addition to preventing injustice, in addition to preventing people<01:59:18.560><c
- It prevents making otherwise legal, law-abiding citizens first-time use felons.
- </c><02:22:16.000><c> It</c><02:22:16.240><c> prevents</c> strikes and you're out.
- It prevents strikes and you're out.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- We're going to hear first from Senate File 42, to talk about a mental health curriculum and suicide prevention
- The fact is that suicide is on the rise in Minnesota, and more prevention services are needed, especially
- </c><00:32:58.320><c> So,</c> communities and suicide prevention.
- So, communities and suicide prevention.
- c> perspective,</c> from a measurement perspective, from a measurement perspective, what<00:49:06.240
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- products that are not derived from traditional livestock production or wild game harvest, and it prevents
- My first one is, you sound like this as a preemptive for to prevent a, you know, something." it now,
- My first one is, you sound like this as a preemptive for to prevent a, you know, something.
- It sounds like this is preemptive, to prevent, you know, something as preventative, correct?
- So this just kind of gets in front of it to help prevent things like that being taken away from us.
Summary:
The Agricultural Committee approved minutes from January 29 and February 3, 2026, then introduced two RSs from Chair Nichols. RS 33191, which would classify Norway rats and roof rats as public nuisances and direct coordinated abatement efforts through the Department of Agriculture, was printed. RS 33266, a truth-in-labeling proposal for alternative animal protein products that would restrict meat-style terms on non-meat products, was also printed.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1242 and Senate Bill 1243, both cleanup measures from Senator Blaylock related to Idaho Potato Commission statutes and the Idaho One Plan. Both bills were moved to the floor with due pass recommendations. Senate Bill 1241, the working animal bill sponsored by Senator Shippey, drew extensive testimony. Supporters from agriculture, veterinary, recreation, youth, and carriage interests said it would protect the use of working animals and preserve Idaho’s agricultural heritage. Opponents, including the Association of Idaho Cities and the Idaho Humane Society, argued the bill was too broad, could preempt local animal control, zoning, nuisance, and public health ordinances, and should be narrowed. The committee voted to send SB 1241 to the amending order for possible amendments.
Finally, the committee heard House Joint Memorial 10, which urges Congress and USDA to prohibit artificial sweeteners in federally funded school meals and promote real sugar. Support came from the sugar beet industry, which said the memorial supports Idaho agriculture and school nutrition. A nutritionist testified in opposition, arguing the memorial conflicts with current health guidance that discourages added sugar in school meals. The committee approved H.J.M. 10 and sent it to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- My only concern is what are the construction costs, what other necessary measures will be taken to ensure
- female prison system and creates an unnecessary traumatic experience for the women, oftentimes preventing
- These measures prioritize victims and enhance the safety within the essential healthcare services.
- According to the Stalking Prevention Awareness and Resource Center, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men have
- Senate Bill 10 1021 prevents these short sentences.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> magistrates cuz I don't measure magistrates cuz I don't measure >> No, no,<00:23:45.520><c
- </c><00:32:51.920><c> somebody</c> bill, but wouldn't prevent somebody bill, but wouldn't prevent somebody
- >> Yes, sir. what<00:48:51.160><c> prevents</c><00:48:51.520><c> that</c><00:48:51.640><c> person
- from being a what prevents that person from being a witness?
- Current restrictions preventing voters with disabilities from receiving assistance in returning their
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety Mar 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The California courts are fully committed to implementing the measure as enacted by voters and appreciate
- Early implementation shows the measure provides valuable tools and accountability and treatment, but
- Early implementation shows the measure provides valuable tools and accountability and treatment, but
- The point I'm trying to make is the technology exists to prevent...
- And do you believe that this is more of a preventive measure that's saving resources down the road for
Summary:
The subcommittee met to hear budget-related updates from the Judicial Branch and the Office of Emergency Services, with no votes taken. The Judicial Council supported the Governor’s proposed budget, highlighting $70 million for increased trial court operating costs, additional funding for court-appointed counsel, Court of Appeal case processing, and courthouse construction and facilities. Trial court representatives emphasized staffing retention problems, especially in counties like San Bernardino, and said stable funding is needed to avoid delays and maintain access to justice. Members also discussed the branch’s remote proceedings program, which has been used in more than 6 million hearings statewide since 2022 and was described as especially important in rural areas and for vulnerable litigants; several members urged making the authority permanent rather than extending it temporarily.
A major portion of the hearing focused on Proposition 36 implementation. Finance said the Governor’s budget maintains the $130 million provided in the 2025 Budget Act for court workload and pretrial services, but adds no new Prop. 36 court funding. Judicial Council staff reported nearly 35,000 felony Prop. 36 filings in 2025, with most cases still pending and only a small share of treatment-mandated cases already dismissed after treatment. Witnesses said courts are using the funds for staffing, coordinators, clerks, and treatment-court operations, but that workload varies widely by county and that data collection is limited because courts report aggregate information rather than case-level outcomes. The LAO raised a technical concern about the Department of Finance’s Prop. 47 savings estimate and recommended revising the methodology at May Revision.
The committee also reviewed the Orange Central Justice Center facility modification project, where the Judicial Council explained that hidden construction deficiencies and fire-life-safety issues caused costs to rise substantially after demolition began. The LAO said the project itself was supportable but recommended that the Legislature set an ongoing funding level for court facilities, require a long-term facilities plan, and consider more oversight of facility modification projects. Finance said it continues to fund courthouse projects individually and through the State Public Works Board, while acknowledging project delays and cost increases.
Finally, Cal OES and advocates discussed victim services funding. Cal OES said it administers about $315 million annually for victim service programs, including VOCA-funded services, but federal VOCA allocations have fluctuated sharply and the state has used one-time General Fund backfills to maintain services. Trauma recovery center advocates warned that an 85% reduction in funding would sharply reduce services for survivors of violent crime, while human trafficking advocates urged reauthorization of the Human Trafficking Victim Assistance Program before funding reverts to pre-pandemic levels in July 2026. Members asked about federal and state funding stability, referral pathways, and the long-term value of these programs in preventing worse outcomes and reducing public costs.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- by Representative Carver is a concurrent resolution to continue the Senior Task Force on Fraud Prevention
- Members, HCR 102 by Representative Carver continues the Senior Task Force on Fraud Prevention, which
- seniors from fraud, scams, and financial exploitation, and keeping stakeholders coordinated on prevention
- It does not prevent anyone from suing for violations of actual permits or enforcement under the Clean
- the memory of this son, grandson, teammate, student, and friend who was loved by everyone beyond measure
Bills:
SR146, SCR12, HB221, HCR115, HCR116, HCR58, HB1, HB312, HB313, HB314, HB383, HB983, HB1126, HCR3, HB2, HB3, SCR3, SB56, SCR9, SCR58, SB35, SB65, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR27, HCR28, HCR66, HCR67, HCR72, HCR5, HCR32, HCR49, HCR50, HCR53, HCR60, HCR62, HCR64, HCR68, HCR78, HCR81, HCR86, HCR97, HCR102, HCR31, HCR47, HB476, HB481, HB487, HB492, HB549, HB579, HB608, HB621, HB624, HB626, HB632, HB637, HB656, HB722, HB745, HB804, HB818, HB821, HB833, HB864, HB867, HB874, HB893, HB909, HB951, HB968, HB969, HB978, HB979, HB988, HB989, HB1001, HB1005, HB1007, HB1024, HB1032, HB1050, HB1051, HB1056, HB1059, HB1077, HB1080, HB1081, HB1086, HB1108, HB1112, HB1153, HB1172, HB1173, HB1175, HB1192, HB1193, HB1204, HB1218, HB1242, HB1244, HB1249, HB1252, HB1254, HB42, HB45, HB71, HB79, HB158, HB160, HB169, HB227, HB251, HB289, HB330, HB394, HB410, HB429, HB769, HB971, HB1017, HB1234, HB1235, HB9, HB177, HB181, HB202, HB223, HB225, HB387, HB398, HB457, HB459, HB540, HB591, HB616, HB766, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB906, HB950, HB975, HB1052, HB1057, HB1076, HB1100, HB1139, HB1155, HB1160, HB1182, HB1186, HB1220, HB1223, HB1224, HB1228, HB1231, HB1245, HB1256, HB17, HB27, HB36, HB41, HB47, HB73, HB126, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB166, HB205, HB211, HB226, HB259, HB271, HB308, HB310, HB324, HB337, HB351, HB399, HB403, HB571, HB712, HB723, HB726, HB740, HB750, HB759, HB812, HB844, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1018, HB1036, HB1038, HB1107, SB29, SB42, SB78, SB208, SB217, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB379, SB382, SB387, SB401, SB441, SB449, SB487, HB74, HB134, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB956, HB1117, SB43, SB149
Keywords:
SR146, Senate Resolution 146, Louis Thomas Nelson, Thomas Nelson, condolences, memorial resolution, tribute, obituary, public service, St. Martinville, Cade, St. Martin Parish, police juror, mayor, community center, water system, school bus driver, school board, Louisiana Senate, sympathy
Summary:
The Senate opened with roll call, a prayer by campus pastor Anthony Brown, and the Pledge of Allegiance. After the journal was read, the chamber took up a series of resolutions and bills, beginning with measures directing studies on mineral servitudes, student non-enrollment determinations, autism services, school nurse orientation, declining school enrollment, behavioral health and homelessness, floodplain map updates, opioid treatment in correctional facilities, oversized vehicle permits, rural economic development, hunting education in schools, and fraud prevention for seniors. Several local and commemorative resolutions were also adopted, including Tangipahoa Parish Fair Day, recognition of Lane Frenchy Boudreau’s military service, and a memorial resolution honoring Bob Bowman. Personal privilege remarks also recognized festival royalty, the Westlake High School baseball team, Dr. E. Joseph Savoy, and 101-year-old Thelma Smith Williams.
The Senate concurred in or adopted numerous House concurrent resolutions, often after brief explanations and, in some cases, amendments. These included measures on criminal history background checks for ambulance personnel, autism support services, school nurse orientation, acute care access for individuals with developmental disabilities, child abuse reporting training, physical therapy student loan eligibility, migratory waterfowl research, and a task force on senior fraud prevention. The chamber also adopted resolutions related to seafood competitiveness, bridge backup motors, I-12 improvements, and a Louisiana Energy Protection Act-style climate litigation measure, along with a resolution supporting Preeclampsia Day and a new Woman’s Hospital initiative.
The Senate then moved through a long calendar of House bills on third reading and final passage. Bills passed included measures on Safe Haven Law postings in schools, official journal pricing, the Governor’s Task Force on Impaired Driving, the Bayou Growth Opportunity Workforce Program, sexual assault survivor rights, intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing records, renewable energy recycling, school emergency operations plans, the Louisiana FIRST data system, oilfield site restoration fees, inmate programming, automatic reinstatement of suspended driver’s licenses, special vehicle permits, climate-change damages, the Louisiana Center for State Schools, the Sexual Assault Survivor Empowerment Task Force, fire limits, police chief appointment in Folsom, digitized credentials, Sewage and Water Board procurement, behavioral health crisis insurance coverage, the Louisiana Talent Accelerator Office, indigent defender fee thresholds, prestige license plates, public license tag agent fees, highway naming, public defender terminology cleanup, an improvement district in Orleans Parish, a Democratic Party license plate, DWI-related substance definitions, commercial driver’s license rules, and a Shreveport demolition/local property bill. Several measures drew debate, especially HB 608 on athletics revenue-sharing transparency, which passed 32-13 after concerns about public records and taxpayer transparency. The final bill mentioned, HB 1059 on TOPS math requirements, was introduced at the end of the transcript but its disposition was not shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I also want to thank Chairman Metcalf. for working on a similar measure and working with you on this
- House Bill 2786 will prevent these sudden...
- And finally, this is going to spread if you don't prevent it. This is going to spread.
- would prevent the chief appraiser from complying with that law.
- They're debating, apparently, some important measures.
Keywords:
appraisal, property value, residential real estate, tax code, appraisal review board, property owners, property tax, homeowners, property owner rights, property appraisal, taxation, Texas Tax Code, real estate, ad valorem tax, homestead exemption, market value, condemnation, tax appraisal, open-space land, land use
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Technology and Telecommunications REVISED Feb 19th, 2026
Technology and Telecommunications
Transcript Highlights:
- On page two, paragraph three, it talks about, it prevents a class action lawsuit unless that willful,
- There's an organization called METR, M-E-T-R, that measures this data.
- Thank you, Madam Chair, and I really appreciate what you're trying to accomplish through this measure
- We use the term reasonable age-verification measure, so that seems vague.
- And so I would hope that such an identification measure would be accepted were I to decide to use one
Keywords:
higher education, state regents, university research, technology transfer, intellectual property, patent ownership, royalty income, commercialization, startup companies, research partnerships, public universities, faculty inventions, student inventions, innovation policy, economic development, medical technology, biotechnology, energy technology, telecommunications, aerospace and defense
Summary:
The Senate Technology and Telecommunications Committee considered three Senate bills. SB 1670, by Senator Reinhart, would require the State Regents to update Oklahoma university technology transfer guidance, create a tiered ownership framework, and revisit the guidance every seven years. Members questioned the seven-year review period, the scope of terms like aerospace and autonomous technologies, and how broadly the new tiered system would apply. The bill was presented as a way to modernize an outdated 1989 framework and help turn university research into companies, jobs, and economic impact. It passed 8-0.
SB 1716, by Senator Howard, amended the Security Breach Notification Act to replace references to a “cybersecurity event” with “breach of the security of a system” and to clarify that there is no private right of action for ordinary negligence when a business reports breaches to the Attorney General. Howard explained that the Attorney General would retain exclusive enforcement authority for reasonable-standards violations, while private lawsuits would remain available only for more egregious conduct such as willful, wanton conduct or gross negligence. Members asked about the negligence standard, HIPAA-related breaches, and staffing needs for the Attorney General’s office. The amendment was adopted, and the bill passed 8-0.
SB 1521, by Senator Hamilton, would prohibit minors from accessing artificial intelligence companions and set age-verification and re-verification requirements, including use of government-issued identification and periodic re-verification. Hamilton said the bill was aimed at protecting children from harmful interactions with AI companions and was narrowly drafted to avoid sweeping in other AI tools like customer-service bots. Members raised concerns about the reasonableness and consistency of age verification, account creation requirements, and how the bill would interact with existing statutes on sexually explicit conduct. The chair spoke in support of the measure, and the bill passed 8-0. The committee then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House DFL Media Availability 3/27/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- action to stop gun violence, and the overwhelming majority of Minnesotans want us to rein in ICE and prevent
- the public who has been overwhelmingly crying for us to take meaningful action on gun violence prevention
- They're trying to avoid accountability on the gun measures when they talk about those things.
- They're trying to avoid accountability on the gun measures when they talk about those things.
- During the trifecta, we passed the most meaningful gun violence prevention measures that have passed
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The amendment clarifies that there is nothing preventing a local government from extending the building
- The amendment clarifies that there is nothing preventing a local government from extending the building
- Instead, it provides earlier and more practical remedies for owners reducing preventable disputes and
- SB 1580 takes a measured approach by elevating certain offenses in Chapter 849 and clarifying the law
- Third, measurable results.
Keywords:
animal cruelty, reporting, veterinary, protection, liability, regulation, community association, management certification, Florida Statutes, certified manager, association governance, building permits, inspections, offsite construction, local government, housing, property regulation, construction standards, state of emergency, emergency response
Summary:
The Committee on Regulated Industries heard and approved several bills, beginning with SB 468 on animal cruelty, which would require veterinarians and veterinary technicians to report suspected past or ongoing cruelty to law enforcement or animal control and allow release of relevant medical records in good faith; it was reported favorably after supportive testimony from animal welfare advocates. The committee also approved SB 1706, narrowing eligibility for the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program to buildings with at least 80% owner-occupied units and residents at or below 80% of area median income, with members noting the need to better target limited funding.
Members then considered SB 1234 on building permits and inspections, which was amended to clarify permit extensions, narrow the hurricane/flood barrier exemption, preserve mechanical and gas permitting requirements, and refine private-provider and local-government procedures; the bill passed as amended. SB 1260 on building inspections during emergencies was also amended to require DMS state-term contracts for post-emergency inspection vendors and then reported favorably. SB 822 on community association management was amended to raise the threshold to associations with at least $750,000 in annual revenue and 100 or more parcels, while allowing direct-hire credentialed managers; supporters said it would improve professionalism and accountability, and the bill was reported favorably.
The committee next approved SB 1580 on illegal gaming, after removing a fantasy sports provision by amendment. The bill increases penalties for illegal gambling houses and related offenses, adds enforcement tools, and drew support from law enforcement and gaming officials, while some witnesses urged clearer definitions and procedures for machine approvals and declaratory rulings. The committee also took up appointments to the Public Service Commission and Florida Gaming Control Commission, hearing testimony from appointees and asking questions about utility hardening oversight, gaming enforcement, and a contract for compulsive gambling services; all appointees on the agenda were recommended favorably in one block. At the end of the meeting, members recorded individual votes on selected bills, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on HF1141 5/12/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Eric Olson, fiscal analyst for the Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee.
- On line 79 from the Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Program, or FHPAP, there's $38 million
- and Assistance Program or FH Prevention and Assistance Program or FH PAP,<00:01:49.440><c> there's</
- Uh, and this is a measure to help with that.
- </c><00:21:15.800><c> to</c> uh this is uh a a narrow uh measure to uh this is uh a a narrow uh measure
Summary:
The conference committee on House File 1141, the Omnibus Housing Finance and Policy Bill, reviewed the fiscal spreadsheet and policy language for the agreement. Staff explained the major funding items, including appropriations for greater Minnesota workforce housing, manufactured home park infrastructure grants, family homelessness prevention, supportive housing, a tenant hotline, and housing infrastructure bonds, along with a cancellation of unused Tyler settlement funds and a reallocation of Housing Development Fund earnings. Staff said the package was budget neutral over the forecast window. The policy walk-through also covered provisions on livestreaming Housing Finance Agency board meetings, limits on administrative retentions for new grant programs, restrictions and reporting on Housing Development Fund transfers and earnings, clarifying language for local public housing, an exemption related to lived-experience engagement, and access for legislative fiscal staff to agency accounting information.
Members then considered several amendments. The A12 amendment, allowing certain local governments to invest long-term funds in housing-related investments, was adopted after a roll call showed support from all three caucuses. The A16 manufactured housing bill of rights amendment, which would have addressed park-owner practices, purchase opportunities, enforcement, and rent increases, was not adopted. The A18 amendment to allow additional flags in HOAs and other areas was also not adopted. The A17 amendment to limit private equity ownership of single-family homes to 100 units was not adopted. The A13 amendment to preempt local rent control was not adopted. Members on both sides said some of the rejected issues warranted further discussion in future sessions, while supporters argued they were needed to address housing affordability and ownership pressures.
In closing discussion on the bill as a whole, members from both chambers praised the bipartisan process, the staff work, and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency’s collaboration. Supporters said the agreement would help build thousands of homes across the state, assist vulnerable Minnesotans, and improve transparency and accountability in housing programs. They also noted the bill’s mix of single-family, multifamily, manufactured housing, homelessness prevention, and policy reforms. The committee expressed intent to move the agreement forward to the House floor and ultimately to the governor.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- certain current Senate documents relative to revenue matters, Senate 2824, reports in part a bill to prevent
- here is that Earlier in the week, there was an extension order which included two very important measures
- And these two measures, one which envisions a rebate process, and the other which envisions a credit
- And I would commend the sponsors of both measures.
- I am certainly pleased to have had the opportunity to co-sponsor both of these measures.
Summary:
The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee and floor matters. The Committee on Rules reported two municipal property tax relief bills, Senate Nos. 1933 and 1935, and both were referred to the Committee on Ways and Means. Senator Tarr emphasized the urgency of advancing the bills, describing them as measures to address property tax shocks and provide relief through a rebate or credit mechanism.
The Senate then enacted House No. 3916, authorizing Westfield to set an age limit for original appointment as a police officer, and took a brief recess to sign the bill. On third reading, the Senate passed to be engrossed Senate No. 24, amending the charter of the town of Sandwich, after accepting a committee report recommending a new draft, Senate No. 2859. It also passed to be engrossed House No. 4173, further regulating appointments to the Acton Memorial Library, and House No. 4031, increasing the age limit for retired police officers serving as special police officers in Weston, after adopting an amendment offered by Senator Barrett.
The Senate also considered House No. 3912, increasing the Marblehead Board of Health from three to five members, which had been returned by the Governor with a recommended amendment under Article 56. The Senate suspended its rules, adopted the Governor’s amendment, and returned the bill to the House for reenactment. Finally, a House petition concerning a special commission on perimenopause and menopause care was referred to the Committee on Public Health, and the Senate adopted an order to adjourn until Monday at 11:00 a.m.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 936 takes a measured approach to addressing the dangerous rise of nitrous oxide misuse in California
- It prevents that in these settings.
- This bill would effectively prevent California Action and respectful opposition to AB 46.
- This bill would effectively prevent courts from offering diversion.
- California has a strong system of gun-related regulations designed to prevent such tragedies.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- that the public is aware that the department's continued record of delivery unsound practices is measured
- We have performance measures focused on the 7 areas that you see on the screen that we evaluate on a
- that were not meant and provide the commission with their plans to address the measures that we're not
- We also looked at, you know, what are the data security measures, the agencies?
- Extensive measures not excessive.