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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 04/14/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
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to <01:49:03.960>HMOs.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Legislative Session Day 56 (3-31-26)
Kentucky House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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with uh ways to address the problems with uh ways to address the problems with chapter - <07:25:03.440>
Uh <07:25:03.680>the chapter 75 fire districts. - Uh the chapter 75 fire districts.
- She will carry the lessons she has learned and the connection she has built into the next chapter of
- the next chapter of her career. the next chapter of her career.
Keywords:
Convene 00:00:00
Senate Message 00:04:13
Report of Committees 00:06:00
Orders of the Day 00:06:39
HB 4 00:07:32
HB 7 00:10:19
Enrollment 00:12:49
HB 10 00:13:30
HB 58 00:14:31
HB 78 00:18:39
HB 96 00:21:59
Enrollment 00:25:31
HB 134 00:26:01
HB 139 00:28:20
HB 185 00:35:36
HB 213 00:38:16
HB 220 00:40:32
HB 253 00:41:45
HB 265 00:44:55
HB 280 00:47:10
HB 290 00:49:13
Enrollment 00:51:49
HB 355 00:52:25
HB 398 00:54:42
HB 622 00:57:07
HB 424 00:58:24
HB 456 01:01:43
HB 459 01:02:51
HB 470 01:04:54
HB 555 01:10:20
HB 562 01:12:35
HB 576 01:16:37
HB 648 01:18:59
SB 68 01:21:53
SB 226 01:27:40
SB 90 01:30:36
SB 137 01:34:08
SB 136 01:37:08
SB 198 01:41:55
Recess 01:46:14
Reconvene 02:47:31
Orders of the Day 02:48:28
HB 10 02:48:53
HB 67 02:50:01
HB 257 02:51:05
Senate Message 05:52:18
Enrollment 02:53:15
SB 183 02:57:00
SJR 23 03:00:24
SB 251 03:06:24
Announcement 03:24:34
Enrollment 03:25:28
Recess 03:26:50
Reconvene 07:04:07
Enrollment 07:04:12
Senate Message 07:06:54
Appointment of Conference Committees 07:09:38
Orders of the Day 07:10:03
SB 100 07:11:06
Appointment of Conference Committee 07:12:18
HB 778 07:12:37
HB 6 07:15:14
HB 142 07:18:48
HB 144 07:21:27
HB 236 07:24:13
HB 305 07:26:45
HB 651 07:29:16
HB 521 07:31:44
HB 692 07:36:04
HB 491 07:38:33
HB 689 07:40:50
HB 767 07:43:24
HB 627 07:46:33
HB 869 07:49:00
HB 566 07:50:21
Motions, Petitions, and Communications 07:54:31
Introductions 08:07:19
ConC & Rules Report 08:12:28
Floor Amendments 08:13:10
Adjournment 08:16:56, 958, all
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/25/26
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I mean what the bill is doing is adding these in under the special assessments chapter, which also
- So I think you're just articulating that these specifically can be bonded for under those chapters.
- which also has some assessments chapter which also has some bonding<00:17:21.280>
authority <00 - specifically can be bonded for under specifically can be bonded for under those<00:17:39.520>
chapters - Yeah, we are getting a those chapters.
Bills:
HF4348, HF4186, HF4202, HF4455, HF3884, HF3883, HF3882, HF3881, HF2688, HF3295, HF3862, HF3362, HF4242, HF3798
Keywords:
HF4186, Minnesota local government finance, housing and redevelopment authority, HRA, public investment authority, qualifying government, State Board of Investment, SBI, index mutual fund, multifamily housing development, long-term equity investment, investment-grade fixed income, federally insured securities, government-sponsored entities, municipal investing, local government investments, housing finance, public funds, investment policy, risk of loss
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- have been able to, um, receive revenue for the cost of care under the previous setup, and now that chapter
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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HRE-WTL, TCA-WTL, WTL-AEN Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- then, as well, it was discussed, uh, DAR's permitting authority as well, so that would be under HRS chapter
- 200 for DOCARE and chapter 189 for DAR.
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Summary:
The joint committees first heard SB 1146, which would appropriate funds to the University of Hawaiʻi to develop an action plan and pre-engineering concept plan for debris management and water quality control in the Ala Wai Watershed. Testimony was largely supportive from DLNR, a UH student, and a special improvement district representative, while one speaker suggested the work should be coordinated with existing efforts to avoid duplication. Committee discussion focused on the multi-jurisdictional nature of the watershed, existing debris-trap work that captures only about 20 to 30 percent of debris, the role of the university in capstone projects and recommendations, and the relationship to the existing Geni project and other community efforts. Members also asked about costs, tracking progress, and the difference between water-quality improvements and the larger debris problem.
The committees then voted to pass SB 1146 with amendments, including blanking out the appropriation and deferring the effective date to July 31, 2050. The motion passed in both committees, with votes recorded in support and no opposition noted during the decision-making.
The committees also heard SB 321, which would deem certain fee simple privately owned lands transferred to adjacent property owners or community associations if specified conditions are met. Testimony was in support from several individuals, but members raised concerns about the lack of input from counties and the state, and about how the bill might affect roads already used by the public or maintained by local governments. After discussion, the committees voted to advance SB 321 unamended to the next committees, with the measure adopted in both committees despite one recorded no vote in the Water and Land committee.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
EEP Public Hearing - Tue Feb 4, 2025 @ 9:00 AM HST
Energy & Environmental Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- I wanted to point out that the new chapter does not authorize the collection of fees, so accordingly
- collected the special fund include fees collected under<00:11:09.320>
this <00:11:09.560>chapter - > any<00:11:10.959>
rule <00:11:11.760>um <00:11:12.000>there under this chapter - or any rule um there under this chapter or any rule um there under<00:11:12.959>
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Summary:
The committee heard testimony on House Bill 1077, a governor’s administration bill to increase transient accommodations tax revenue and split it between two new special funds: a climate mitigation and resiliency special fund and an economic development and revitalization special fund for tourism/resort areas. Supporters, including the Governor’s Office, recovery and resilience staff, climate and conservation groups, and several state agencies, said the bill would create a dedicated, more reliable funding stream for wildfire mitigation, coastal resilience, land clearing, infrastructure, and community-led projects. Some supporters also urged changes to the bill, including moving the fund to DLNR, adding DHHL and OHA representation, clarifying community grants, and ensuring the fund can support both state-led and community-led resilience work.
The Attorney General’s office flagged a drafting issue, noting that the bill references fees deposited into the new fund even though the new chapter does not authorize fee collection, and recommended deleting that language or adding fee authority. The Climate Advisory Team representative also suggested adding DHHL to the decision-making body and requiring at-large members to have climate, resilience, conservation, or infrastructure expertise. The Tax Foundation of Hawaii and the Kohala Coast Resort Association opposed the measure, arguing that the special fund structure does not meet statutory criteria, that the bill functions as a tax increase, and that the transient accommodations tax is not being collected equitably across all lodging types before any increase is imposed.
Other opponents, including tourism and lodging interests, warned that hotels and timeshares already bear most of the tax burden and that raising the TAT could hurt an already struggling visitor industry and drive tourists away. Supporters countered that current funding is far short of what is needed and that a dedicated revenue stream is necessary to address climate impacts now. Committee members questioned why the Legislature should cede spending decisions to a separate executive-branch process, and the administration responded that the bill is intended to create a transparent, recurring mechanism for funding priorities that can be adjusted over time. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the hearing provided.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- with Mr Bruce the concern about chapter with Mr Bruce the concern about chapter 13<00:19:20.200>
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (01/16/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Whether it be the Masonic lodges individually, the Eastern Star chapters, the Rainbow Assemblies, the
- Whether it be the Masonic lodges individually, the Eastern Star chapters, the Rainbow Assemblies, the
- Whether it be the Masonic lodges individually, the Eastern Star chapters, the Rainbow Assemblies, the
- Whether it be the Masonic lodges individually, the Eastern Star chapters, the Rainbow Assemblies, the
- Whether it be the Masonic lodges individually, the Eastern Star chapters, the Rainbow Assemblies, the
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (01/14/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Gwendelyn Gladstone from the New Hampshire chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Gwendelyn Gladstone from the New Hampshire chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- Gwendelyn Gladstone from the New Hampshire chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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of <02:46:17.359>the <02:46:17.520>American Hampshire chapter - of the American Academy of chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/22/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- brought to my attention by the agricultural commissioner dealing with the food safety modernization chapter
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Jasper - It's the Medal of Honor is 110B, chapter 110B, RSA 110B. I agree. They're changing a broad...
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (04/16/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- The fairly obvious duties are to evaluate and issue a certificate under the chapter, determine the terms
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Um The committee shall hold hearings as required by the chapter, and there - the committee shall determine if an issuance of the certificate will serve the objectives of this chapter
- the committee shall determine if an issuance of the certificate will serve the objectives of this chapter
- the committee shall determine if an issuance of the certificate will serve the objectives of this chapter
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Tue Feb 3, 2026 @ 2:00PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- them to check with their legal department and double-check because the HRS, and I can't name the chapter
- them to check with their legal department and double-check because the HRS, and I can't name the chapter
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Keywords:
liquor tax, alcohol, inflation adjustment, small craft breweries, public health, tenant rights, housing stability, landlord-tenant code, eviction prevention, multilingual resources, condominium, dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration, attorneys' fees, common expenses, construction defects, building code, statute of repose, statute of limitations
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1991, which would change Hawaii’s liquor excise tax structure to an ABV-based system. The Department of Taxation and the Tax Foundation of Hawaii took no position and stood on written comments. Supporters, including the Hawaii Public Health Institute and an individual testifier who described surviving a drunk-driving crash, argued that higher alcohol taxes reduce alcohol-related harms, save lives, and generate additional state revenue. The public health witness cited alcohol-related harms as a major preventable cause of death and said the tax increase would have only a small annual cost for most consumers.
Most industry testimony was in opposition. Representatives of Lanikai Brewing Company, Maui Brewing Company, the Wine Institute, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association said the bill would sharply raise taxes on beer and wine, squeeze already thin margins, and threaten local jobs and businesses. They argued Hawaii producers already face high costs for labor, energy, shipping, and compliance, and said an ABV-based tax would be difficult to administer, would require additional testing and labeling work, and could reduce consumer choice. Several industry witnesses urged lawmakers to instead adopt a small-producer or class 18 carveout, with one suggesting a cap tied to 60,000 barrels.
Committee members questioned the brewers about alcohol content testing, labeling, and whether smaller producers already measure ABV. Witnesses said many local producers do not certify ABV for in-state sales, that yeast and fermentation can vary by batch, and that an ABV-based system could require more testing than current practice. No vote or final action on the bill was taken during the portion of the meeting provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a problem here in Texas because... what this bill basically relates to is Chapter 49 of the Code
- Right now, those files are subject to Chapter 552 of the Government Code, which is the Public Information
- committee substitute moves to enhance criminal penalties related to violations of these laws. ...chapter
- On behalf of the Texas Medical Association and the Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians
- The chair recognizes Jesse Williams, testifying on behalf of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 219 and
Bills:
HB46, HB35, HB4490, HB4454, HB2188, HB3078, HB4743, HB2556, HB46, HB5342, HB4783, HB3785, HB5278, HB1639, HB2581, HB4224, HB4070, HB4099, HB4882, HB3794
Keywords:
local government spending cap, expenditure limit, political subdivision, property tax, ad valorem tax, budget cap, taxpayer protection, spending restraint, inflation adjustment, population growth, voter approval, supermajority vote, county budget, municipal budget, school district finance, junior college district, hospital district, special district, attorney general enforcement, local fiscal limits
MN
Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session
House Taxes Committee debates bill to modify tax breaks for MN data centers, HF1277 2/27/25
Transcript Highlights:
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Peter Peter Wagnas, legislative and political director, Sierra Club Northstar Chapter- I’m Peter Wus, legislative director for Sierra Club Northstar Chapter.”
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AL
Transcript Highlights:
- Association of America at the UAB Association of America at the UAB Association of America at the UAB chapter
- to make sure that you know I chapter to make sure that you know I chapter to make sure that you know
- Article Five assistance provided under Article Five assistance provided under Article Five of this chapter
- basically what it's of this chapter basically what it's of this chapter basically what it's saying if
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Social Workers supports this.
- Their Illinois chapter helped write the Illinois law.
Summary:
The Senate considered a series of amendments to a primary care health care bill and also took up a separate literacy bill. Several amendments were withdrawn, including one on artificial intelligence in health care and others related to cost controls, direct primary care, and provider studies. The Senate adopted amendments on preserving access to treatment for serious mental illness, modernizing the definition of primary care, clarifying payment rates for community health centers, excluding pharmaceutical spending from primary care expenditure calculations, and strengthening health equity reporting. Other amendments on rate bands, alternative payment systems, private equity reporting, scope of practice, and ownership disclosure were rejected. The Senate then approved the Ways and Means amendment and ordered the primary care bill to a third reading.
The chamber also took up final passage of An Act Relative to Teachers Preparation and Student Literacy, with senators describing it as a long-awaited compromise focused on improving early reading outcomes. Supporters said the bill requires evidence-based K-3 literacy curricula, regular student screening and family notification, dyslexia screening protocols, professional development for teachers, and a free state-developed curriculum option. Senators emphasized the need to address declining third-grade reading proficiency and equity gaps. The bill passed to be enacted by a unanimous roll call and was sent to the Governor.
After the literacy bill, the Senate returned to the primary care bill, where senators again debated cost containment, innovation, and access. The final version included the adopted amendments and was passed to be engrossed by a roll call vote of 35-4. The Senate then adopted an adjournment order and recessed, adjourning in memory of Henry Thomas III, former Representative Ben Swan, and Mr. Dennis Frane.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- We must continue to invest in Chapter 257 and the agencies it funds.
- I'm also the president of the private sector chapter of SEIU 509.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development held a hybrid hearing on legislation concerning unemployment insurance, non-compete agreements, prevailing wage, and minimum wage issues. Committee leaders outlined the hearing process, asked witnesses to keep oral testimony to three minutes, and invited written testimony through November 20. No votes were taken during the hearing; it ended with a motion to adjourn and notice of the next hearing on November 20.
Much of the testimony focused on bills to expand unemployment insurance for striking workers, including H. 2168 and S. 1319. Labor leaders, union members, and legal advocates argued that workers who are out on strike for more than 30 days should be able to receive UI benefits, saying the policy would help workers and families meet basic expenses, reduce employers’ ability to “wait out” strikes, and encourage good-faith bargaining. Speakers cited recent strikes, including the Republic Services strike, and said the proposal would not meaningfully increase strike activity or strain the UI trust fund.
Another major topic was minimum wage legislation, especially H. 2107/S. 1349 to raise the minimum wage to $20 by 2029 and index it to inflation, and H. 2191 to create a $25 enhanced care worker minimum wage. Supporters said current wages are not keeping pace with housing, food, and childcare costs, and that care workers, direct support staff, and human service employees face chronic vacancies, burnout, and turnover. Testimony also supported H. 2126 on prevailing wage by adding apprenticeship and training contributions to the wage calculation, and H. 2159 and S. 1363 on prevailing wage-related issues. One witness, Russell Beck, testified against S. 1336, which would ban non-competes, and against H. 2118, arguing Massachusetts’ current non-compete law is a balanced compromise that should not be disrupted.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- As written and enacted in law, Chapter 272, Section 77, I emphasize, whoever overdrives, tortures, torments
- Bill S. 280, Act to Protect Horses, further directs the application in no uncertain terms to Chapter
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on a range of gaming, racing, horse protection, problem gambling, and lottery bills. A major focus was H. 356 and related horse-racing legislation, which drew strong support from residents and animal-welfare advocates who argued that proposed racetrack and simulcast developments should require upfront traffic, environmental, public health, and economic studies, plus stronger local approval and transparency. They said past proposals in several communities had lacked adequate information and had imposed costs on towns. Opponents, including the New England Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, argued that the bills would harm racing, breeding, farms, and related jobs, and said horse racing is already heavily regulated and that claims about slaughter and safety were overstated. Several speakers also supported S. 280, which would protect horses and phase out or restrict horse racing, citing animal cruelty, injuries, and deaths.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on SB 235 and HB 332 to authorize regulated online casino gaming (iGaming). DraftKings, FanDuel, IDEA, and the Sports Betting Alliance supported the bills, saying iGaming is already occurring illegally in Massachusetts and should be brought into a regulated, taxed market with age verification, responsible gaming tools, and consumer protections. They projected substantial annual tax revenue and argued legal iGaming would not cannibalize brick-and-mortar casinos, instead creating a “rising tide” effect. Opponents, including Local 26, the National Association Against iGaming, and problem-gambling advocates, warned of job losses, casino cannibalization, increased addiction, and greater harm to vulnerable players, citing experiences in other states and rising helpline calls. The committee asked for follow-up information on revenue and market-size estimates.
Later, Rep. Scanlon testified in support of S. 240 and S. 241, which would standardize gambling disclaimers and require annual reporting on problem-gambling treatment funded through the Public Health Trust Fund. He said the bills would make it easier for people to find help and improve oversight of treatment programs. Rep. Garcia testified in support of H. 434, which would change the formula for distributing lottery revenues, arguing that gateway and lower-income communities such as Chelsea contribute heavily to lottery sales but receive too little back in local aid. After hearing additional testimony and reading into the record bills that received no testimony, the committee recessed briefly, then closed the hearing by motion and vote.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- I also represent the International Hearing Society, which we are a chapter of.
- I also represent International Hearing Society, which we are a chapter of.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Appropriations met with a quorum and heard a large suspense-file agenda, noting that several bills were not heard and would be rescheduled for the following week. The Department of Finance did not attend because it had no comments on the measures. The chair reminded witnesses to keep testimony focused on fiscal impacts. Most bills were taken up with waived presentation and no public testimony or member questions, and were moved to the suspense file without objection.
A few measures drew substantive testimony. SB 951 and SB 947 received opposition from the Society for Human Resource Management, the California Restaurant Association, and the California Manufacturers and Technology Association, with concerns about policy impacts and ongoing costs to departments and the General Fund. SB 1067 received support from EdVoice, which argued early math intervention would reduce later remediation costs. SB 1291 drew strong opposition from mutual water company representatives, who said it would impose significant ongoing costs, duplicate existing state efforts, and create compliance burdens for small systems and communities with limited broadband access. SB 1368 was supported by hearing health care providers, who requested technical amendments related to FDA hearing-aid definitions and education-provider recognition.
The committee also heard author presentation on SB 1089 from Senator Richardson, who said the bill would reduce CalPERS health costs by expanding access to weight-loss drugs for eligible state employees and by directing CalRx to partner on GLP-1 production or acquisition. After brief testimony and no committee questions, SB 1089 was moved to the suspense file without objection. The meeting concluded after all agenda items were processed and the committee adjourned.
FL