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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (02/18/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- and of itself.
- And then I've had a ton of off of.
- : the Department of Business and Economic Affairs and the Community Development Finance Authority.
- : the Department of Business and Economic Affairs and the Community Development Finance Authority.
- of Business and the uh Department of Business and Economic<05:15:54.798><c> Affairs</c><05:15:55.280
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- So, Department of Environment is going to get together with subject matter experts and adopt the regulations
- So, Department of Environment is going to get together with subject matter experts and adopt the regulations
- licensing requirement and regulation of commercial financing. >> Senate Bill 881 is on third reading,
- So, the bill deals with whether the Department of Housing and Community Development can adopt regulations
- So, the bill deals with whether the Department of Housing and Community Development can adopt regulations
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Human Services - 03/04/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The system needs some work, and with that, we have somebody from the Minnesota Department of Health and
- The Minnesota Department of Health licenses and regulates assisted living facilities.
- And is that a part of your role at the department?" "Uh, Mr.
- And then in section seven we get into some of the regulations and requirements around transfer of ownership
- <c> requirements</c> some of the regulations and requirements some of the regulations and requirements
Committees:
Senate Health and Human Services , Senate Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- of Labor and folks from the Department of Labor and Industry<01:12:38.719><c> who</c><01:12:38.840><
- </c><01:24:00.719><c> uh</c> Department of Labor and Industry uh Department of Labor and Industry uh
- Industry, the Department of Health, and DHS.
- </c><01:28:56.199><c> and</c> represented uh Department of Labor and represented uh Department of Labor
- 28:57.639><c> and</c> Industry Department of Health and Industry Department of Health and DHS<01:28:59.400
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 03/26/26
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will take over for Article 2 and Article 3. Article 2 relates to the Department of Health.
- And line 2.24 is uh technical assistance from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
- of Children, Youth, from the Department of Children, Youth, and<00:22:03.560><c> Families.
- about some of the things that come out of those departments, and some programs are not working as well
- both of them relate to the Department of Children, Youth and Families and Department of Human Services
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 14, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- WISH TO APPEAR IN PERSON AND IS AN OPPONENT OF IT.
- OF ARCHITECTS AND A LICENSED ARCHITECT IN 12 STATES INCLUDING IN FLORIDA AND A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
- TAKING LICENSING BOARDS OUT AND LETTING DPR REPLACE THAT IS A CONCERN OF MINE.
- AND I CAN'T THANK YOU CHAIRMAN GIALLOMBARDO AND BUCHANAN ENOUGH FOR TRUSTING IN ME AND THAT CHIEF OF
- I HAVE MULTIPLE LICENSES IN DPP ARE AND AN FDAX.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- <00:03:34.159><c> of</c><00:03:34.319><c> Transportation</c><00:03:35.040><c> and</c> Department of Transportation
- and Department of Transportation and particularly<00:03:35.680><c> Melissa</c><00:03:36.159><c> Schultz
- And um Department of Transportation.
- Paul Police Department is in support of this and that that has been kind of figured out on who where
- the agency, including the BCA agents, conservation officers, and members of the Department of Corrections
Committee:
House Transportation Finance and Policy
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:
- We have, we have thousands and thousands of qualified workers that came qualified for those licenses.
- out of bed and in and out of the shower safely.
- of my visuospatial disabilities, I voluntarily surrendered my license, and by doing so also surrendered
- And I'm here in support of both of these bills, 1278 and 210.
- He was suspended for a little bit, he got his license back, and I'm still owed thousands of dollars by
Summary:
The hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure opened with logistical remarks about testimony procedures, time limits, accessibility supports, and the large number of witnesses. The first bill discussed was H. 451, which would allow professional license applicants who do not have a Social Security number to use an ITIN instead. Supporters said the bill would help qualified workers, especially immigrants, enter licensed trades and professions without lowering training or testing standards, while addressing workforce shortages. Committee members asked a few questions, and the bill was framed as a uniform statewide licensing reform.
The bulk of the hearing focused on S. 210 and H. 1278, two bills aimed at improving wheelchair repair and warranty protections. Supporters included the Attorney General’s Office, disability advocates, wheelchair users, clinicians, and legislators, who described long repair delays, missed work and medical appointments, loss of independence, hospitalizations, pressure injuries, and other harms caused by broken wheelchairs and slow service. They argued for stronger timelines, two-year warranties, required parts availability, loaner chairs, and enforcement mechanisms, with H. 1278 modeled on a Connecticut-style repair deadline and S. 210 focused on warranty protections. Several witnesses emphasized that wheelchairs are essential medical equipment, not ordinary consumer goods.
Opposition came from NCart, which said it supports solutions but raised concerns that the bills, as written, could be difficult to implement for complex rehab technology. NCart said some warranty provisions may not fit wear-and-tear components and noted that MassHealth has already taken steps such as preventive maintenance, reduced prior authorization, and transportation support. Other witnesses and advocates countered that the current market is dominated by a few profitable companies and that the legislature needs to impose clear standards because voluntary fixes have not worked. The committee also heard testimony on S. 195, a toxic-free kids bill from Senator Comerford and Representative Hawkins, which would restrict PFAS and other toxic chemicals in children’s products and create disclosure and phase-out requirements. No votes were taken during the hearing.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing- Wed Feb 5, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Agriculture and the EPA have not approved all of the components, the manufacturer must
- And I also see Department of Health here. Please, I thank you.
- My name is Greg Edwards with the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation, Department of Health
- In California, CPACE loans are regulated by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, which
- </c><00:35:43.040><c> Financial</c> regulated by the Department of Financial regulated by the Department
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Commerce
Summary:
The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 5, 2025, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 918, relating to labeling, drew support from the Department of Health, INDA (the nonwoven fabrics industry), and Hawaii Realtors. INDA said the bill aligns with do-not-flush labeling laws in other states but raised a concern about the six-month compliance deadline tied to FIFRA approval. In response to committee questions, witnesses explained that the bill is aimed mainly at disinfecting wipes, that most products are already labeled nationally, and that the proposed timing issue could be addressed by using Oregon’s approach. No vote was taken on the measure during the portion shown.
The committee also heard HB 1482, relating to controlled substances. HPD supported the bill, and Aloha Green Holdings and the Department of Health both said they supported the intent but recommended technical amendments. Their testimony focused on clarifying the treatment of Delta-8 THC, distinguishing synthetic or artificially derived cannabinoids from naturally occurring forms, and avoiding confusion in the hemp law. Members asked whether Delta-8 would show up on drug tests; witnesses said it would test positive for THC and would not be distinguished from Delta-9. The bill was then set aside as the committee moved on.
HB 981, relating to attorney’s fees, drew opposition from a law firm representing homeowners and associations, which argued the bill would limit access to legal services, favor developers and contractors, and make settlement harder. The witness suggested instead using existing consumer-protection fee-shifting concepts, and committee members explored whether a capped fee award or a broader attorney-fee rule would be more appropriate. The committee then took up HB 807 and HB 336, both relating to condominiums. HB 807 received support from the Green Infrastructure Authority and the Hawaii Bankers Association, while one testifier urged deferral over unresolved questions about commercial PACE financing; the bank association asked for more time to work with HGIA, and the chair indicated decision-making could be deferred to allow that discussion. On HB 336, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as removing checks and balances, while the Hawaii Workers Center and others supported it as a step toward clearer enforcement of health and safety issues in condominiums and rental housing.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And it's increasingly clear that the use of AI is evolving faster than laws and regulations are going
- And it's increasingly clear that the use of AI is evolving faster than laws and regulations are going
- And so this bill really focuses on retaining, and it's important to note, retaining the judgment of licensed
- Innovation and regulation can Innovation and regulation can and have coexisted for years.
- of apps and websites.
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on privacy, accessibility, labor, and public safety. AB 1798 by Assemblymember Wilson would bar life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information, including direct-to-consumer test results, in underwriting. Supporters argued the bill would protect privacy and encourage genetic testing, while insurers opposed it as unnecessary and said genetic data should be treated like other predictive health information. The bill passed the committee on a 7-0 vote and was held open for absent members.
AB 2190 by Assemblymember Wallace would create website accessibility standards based on WCAG guidelines and add affirmative defenses intended to reduce serial litigation while improving access for people with disabilities. Disability advocates supported the measure as a needed civil-rights update, while business groups warned it could increase liability and create unclear compliance obligations. The bill passed 9-0 and was sent to Appropriations.
AB 2721 by Assemblymember Carrillo would require hotels to post notice when they know or should know that U.S. Customs and Border Protection or ICE are using the premises, with supporters saying workers and guests deserve transparency and safety. Hotel and business groups opposed it, citing privacy, liability, and concerns about interfering with federal operations. The committee voted 6-2 to pass the bill to Appropriations, with the roll left open. AB 2027 by Assemblymember Ward would restrict employers from using worker data to train AI systems that replace workers and limit sharing of worker data for automation; labor groups supported it and business and public-sector groups opposed it as too broad. The bill passed 7-2 to Appropriations, with the roll left open. The committee also heard AB 1837 by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, which would extend and tighten privacy rules for transit agencies’ use of forward-facing cameras to enforce bus-lane violations; supporters said the cameras improve transit flow and safety, and the bill was presented with amendments, though no final vote is reflected in the transcript excerpt.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 048 Mar 3rd, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Colorado Department of Labor and
- does not regulate, that overlooks our service of our veterans and law enforcement officers, and that
- does not regulate, that overlooks our service of our veterans and law enforcement officers, and that
- </c><01:41:06.800><c> of</c> ammunition and and u certain types of ammunition and and u certain types
- </c> and it got taken care of immediately. and it got taken care of immediately. and<02:14:55.599><c>
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Jul 16th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- good place in terms of safety regulation, and they're very genuine.
- There are other folks in industry... ...terms of safety regulation, and they're very genuine.
- license numbers and location data with hundreds of federal and out-of-state agencies. ...including Immigration
- And to be clear, license plate reader cameras take a picture of the license plate, a part of the car,
- of the concerns that are driving some of this regulation and come up with a better approach.
Summary:
The committee heard several AI- and consumer-protection-related bills, with extensive testimony from authors, supporters, and industry opponents. SB 53 by Senator Wiener would create transparency requirements for large AI developers, including disclosure of safety and security protocols, reporting of critical safety incidents, whistleblower protections, and the CalCompute public cloud. Supporters said it is a narrower, transparency-based follow-up to last year’s vetoed AI safety bill, while opponents argued it still relies too much on company size, could expose trade secrets, and should be narrowed further. The committee approved SB 53 on a do-pass-as-amended vote to Appropriations, with the roll held open for absent members.
SB 766 by Senator Allen would codify the FTC’s Cars Rule and create a three-day cooling-off period for certain used-car purchases, along with stronger disclosure rules on pricing, add-ons, and government affiliation claims. Supporters said it would save consumers money and time and help buyers avoid bad deals, while dealer and industry groups said amendments addressed many of their concerns. Several former opponents moved to neutral, and the committee passed SB 766 unanimously as amended to Appropriations.
SB 7 by Senator McNerney would regulate automated decision-making systems in employment by requiring notice, human review for discipline and termination, and limits on predictive behavior analysis. Labor and consumer advocates supported the bill as a safeguard against biased or overly automated workplace decisions, while employer and industry groups raised concerns about scope, notice burdens, and the predictive-analysis ban. The committee passed SB 7 to Appropriations on a 4-2 vote, with the roll held open. SB 833, also by Senator McNerney, would require human oversight of AI used in critical infrastructure, along with training and system assessments; it drew limited opposition focused on scope, and the committee passed it as amended to Appropriations on a 5-0 vote, also holding the roll open.
Later, the committee took up SB 11, which would address AI-generated voice, image, and video cloning and deepfakes by clarifying likeness protections, requiring consumer warnings, and addressing misuse and evidence tampering. Supporters framed it as a targeted response to nonconsensual deepfakes, while industry groups said recent amendments improved the bill but still had concerns about penalties and warning language. The committee also heard SB 720, the Safer Streets Act, which would let cities opt into a revised red-light camera system that shifts from driver to owner liability, removes facial identification, makes violations civil rather than criminal, and directs revenue toward transportation safety projects; the author presented the bill, but the transcript ends before any final action on SB 720.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- BESE and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to study the feasibility of creating age-
- I worked closely with the Department of Education and Wildlife and Fisheries.
- And I think that if BESE and the Department of Wildlife can get together on this... ...they don't have
- And then also, the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has moved more toward online tests.
- It also directs Bessie and the Department of Education to develop implementing rules.
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The House Education Committee met on May 12, 2026, and first approved SB 518, which gives LSU limited authority to buy and sell certain real estate within one mile of campus as a two-year pilot program. Supporters said the bill would let LSU respond more quickly to deteriorating properties near campus and improve the student experience, while keeping protections such as appraisals and fair-market-value requirements. Members asked about whether the authority would affect residential property or be expanded to other universities, and the bill was reported favorably without objection.
The committee then advanced SCR 33, creating a one-year Work-Based Learning Coordination Task Force to study and better align apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing, and related programs across state agencies and employers. Testimony emphasized the need to reduce duplication and improve coordination so students and employers can more easily connect. HR 168 also passed, directing the Board of Regents to study collegiate athletic program funding after concerns raised by athletic directors about deficits and accounting practices.
Members next approved SB 488, establishing a school safety drone response pilot program to supplement school crisis plans. The bill drew detailed testimony from a vendor describing drone deployment, response times, and coordination with law enforcement; an amendment was adopted to require coordination with the Department of Education, State Police, and the Sheriffs’ Association. The committee also favorably reported HCR 97, asking BESE and Wildlife and Fisheries to study adding age-appropriate hunting, conservation, and shooting sports education in grades 5-12, with members clarifying that no live firearms would be used on campus.
Finally, the committee approved SB 112, allowing local school boards to adopt parental-consent release-time policies for religious instruction, with amendments adding instructor qualifications, reporting requirements, electronic delivery flexibility, and constitutional safeguards. It also reported SB 504, expanding individual graduation plans to include vocational options and apply to charter schools, with an amendment for standalone elementary charters. The committee then passed SB 346 and SB 347, both dealing with deepfakes—one prohibiting their use against K-12 students and the other adding unlawful deepfakes to campus power-based violence rules—and SB 353, authorizing postsecondary systems to digitize student IDs for use in LA Wallet. Several members raised concerns about naming LA Wallet specifically, but the bill was still reported favorably. The meeting ended with adjournment.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Transportation (11-4-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Next up, Matthew Cole, Commissioner, Department of Vehicle Regulation, and Captain Chris Baker, Drivers
- Next up, Matthew Cole, Commissioner, Department of Vehicle Regulation, and Captain Chris Baker, Drivers
- c> and</c> Department of Vehicle Regulation, and Department of Vehicle Regulation, and Captain<00:53:
- > at</c><00:54:09.200><c> the</c> Department of Vehicle Regulation at the Department of Vehicle Regulation
- is a part of that appraisal and is compensable under certain regulations and guidelines.
Summary:
The committee met for its sixth and final interim meeting after a brief technical delay, approved the October 14 minutes, and heard a presentation on a proposed Kentucky hands-free driving bill. The main discussion centered on distracted driving and a draft measure modeled on South Carolina law that would prohibit holding or supporting a mobile electronic device while driving on public roads, while allowing limited exceptions for parked/stopped vehicles, navigation, emergency reporting, dispatch systems, first responders, and certain hands-free call functions. The bill would make a violation a $100 fine plus court costs, with the draft allocating fine revenue to the traumatic brain injury trust fund, Kentucky trauma care system, and veteran program trust fund. The sponsor also said the bill would address prior concerns about enforcement and clarify that officers need a clear, unobstructed visual observation before stopping a driver, and that they may not search or seize devices or make custodial arrests solely for the violation.
Alyssa Burns gave emotional testimony in support of the bill, describing the death of her young daughter Kimberly in a crash she attributed to a distracted driver and urging lawmakers to pass the measure to improve roadway safety. The sponsor cited Kentucky traffic fatality statistics, including 814 deaths in 2023 and an estimated 20% involving distracted driving, and argued that the bill could reduce preventable deaths. Several members voiced support and sympathy, including remarks comparing the effort to past seat belt legislation and suggesting possible future additions such as community service. One member raised concerns about enforcement and whether officers could reliably observe phone use inside vehicles, while another asked about the bill’s interaction with existing texting-while-driving penalties and whether points would still apply. The sponsor said the draft was still being refined, acknowledged gray areas, and invited further changes as the bill moves forward.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 76 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Scanlan for legislation to further regulate sales and delivery of alcoholic beverages, to the Committee
- Scanlan for legislation to further regulate sales and delivery of alcoholic beverages is referred to
- Somerset to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the
- Somerset to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the
- Somerset to grant an additional license for the sale of wine and malt beverages to be drunk off the
Summary:
The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several committee reports and procedural motions. The Committee on Rules recommended adoption of resolutions honoring Frontal Temporal Degeneration Awareness Week, congratulating Eagle Scout Diati Pepinini, and recognizing retiring Bellingham Town Administrator Dennis Frayne; the House suspended the rules and adopted all three. Members also welcomed the Rolling Warriors vault hockey team of North Attleboro, congratulating them on winning the first U.S. gold medal in the North American Vault Hockey Championship and wishing them well at the upcoming World Cup in Sweden.
The House approved extensions of reporting deadlines for the Committees on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and on Transportation, and suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow referral of several petitions, including one on alcohol sales and delivery regulation, one seeking a MassHealth asset-limit exemption for personal vehicle value, and one establishing a sick leave bank for a Department of Correction employee. The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then placed several bills on the calendar, including measures on postural screenings in schools, motor vehicle battery storage, alcohol licensing and permitting, check cashing rates, and local liquor licenses for Somerset and West Springfield. The House suspended Rule 7A, gave the bills second reading, and ordered them to a third reading.
On final action, the House passed to be enacted a bill increasing the membership of the Mattapoisett Select Board. It also engrossed a Holyoke alcohol-license bill and a Conway special fund bill. For House Bill 4264, the Somerville charter bill, Representative Walsh offered a substitute amendment, which was adopted, and the bill was then passed to be engrossed as amended. The House then adopted an order to adjourn and recessed until Monday at 11 a.m. in informal session.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Sep 30th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And for the record, my name is Derek Sanderson, Director of the Washington State Department of Agriculture
- of the Department, the Washington State Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, who's going
- And specifically, what we wanted to look at was the impact of state regulations.
- And so Director Sanderson from the Department of Agriculture has graciously agreed to keep.
- This just shows a quick picture, and this is from the Washington Department of Ag, of our top three products
Committee:
House Agriculture & Natural Resources
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee held an interim work session focused on Washington agriculture’s viability, competitiveness, and the effects of federal policy and trade. Department of Agriculture Director Derek Sanderson outlined the agency’s role in inspections, food assistance, pesticide and fertilizer oversight, disease control, and marketing, and described Washington agriculture as a diverse, export-oriented sector facing declining farm numbers, high labor and input costs, low commodity prices, trade barriers, drought, regulatory burdens, and pest and disease pressures. WSU CAHNRS Dean Raj Kosla emphasized the land-grant mission, extension network, education programs, and research capacity, highlighting precision agriculture, broadband needs in rural areas, and the importance of research and outreach to support growers and rural communities.
Members asked about farm loss, workforce challenges, precision agriculture, and the cost of technology. Kosla said precision agriculture can help address labor shortages but is often cost-prohibitive and dependent on rural broadband; he described it as applying the right input, in the right amount, place, time, and manner. He also noted that WSU’s research and extension system supports crop development, soil health, forestry, youth programs, and agricultural training, and that the college is eager to partner with the legislature on priorities. Sanderson said the department is working on local food systems, farm-to-school grants, infrastructure, market development, pest and disease response, climate resilience, and access to land for new and underrepresented farmers.
The committee then heard from WSU economist Randy Fortenberry on an agricultural competitiveness study and trade impacts. He said the study used producer surveys, case studies, and shift-share analysis for dairy, grapes, hops, potatoes, apples/tree fruit, wheat, and small/diversified farms, comparing Washington to national trends and peer states. His findings indicated that Washington’s competitiveness is declining in most sectors, with potatoes as the main exception; labor and regulatory compliance costs were especially significant in dairy, grapes, potatoes, and tree fruit, while small farms were more constrained by land access, capital, and profitability. On trade, he said Washington is highly export-dependent and vulnerable to retaliation, citing past losses in wheat, apples, pulses, and cherries when tariffs disrupted access to China and India, while noting current uncertainty around Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, and India.
No votes were taken. The committee discussed next steps, including a December interim report on food security and agricultural viability and a final report expected by June 2026. Sanderson said the department had already held a stakeholder workshop and is continuing internal and external review, while the chair asked WSU to connect the committee with policy experts who could help identify practical solutions.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 311 removes the section that requires the Department of Agriculture to issue a license for
- of good character to the department.
- So, working with the Department of Ag and the attorney for the Agland Preservation Board, it's really
- That also sounds like, just pointing out, you already have the Department of Agriculture, DNREC, and
- and its regulations were going to look like.
Committee:
House Agriculture
Summary:
The House Agriculture Committee met with a quorum present and considered three bills. Senate Bill 53 would codify and continue the Farm to Community Program if federal support is reduced or unavailable, prioritize Delaware farmers, and require reporting and transparency. Testimony in support came from the Delaware Farm Bureau, the Academy of Medicine and Public Health, and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Jimmy Crone, who said the department supports the bill. Members raised no questions, and the committee voted to release the bill by roll call.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 311, a Department of Agriculture maintenance bill updating Title 3 provisions related to plant industry and pesticides. The bill removes an outdated $100 license fee, requires certified private applicators to keep pesticide application records available for inspection, expands the definition of landscaper to include commercial entities installing their own nursery stock, and removes a good-character requirement for grain inspector applicants. With no public comment or questions, the committee voted to release the bill by roll call.
Finally, House Bill 371, sponsored by Representative Vanderwyn, would streamline the Agland Preservation Act by eliminating a redundant county advisory board step for farmland preservation districts. Representative Vanderwyn and Deputy Secretary Crone explained that the advisory boards were more useful when the program was new, but now the county planning and zoning commissions and the Department of Agriculture already provide the needed review. After brief discussion, with no public comment, the committee voted to release the bill by roll call and then adjourned.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks - Room 210, 2 February, 2026; 3:00 P.M.
Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, it's a voluntary license and it is a one-time fee of $250.
- The residents and taxpayers of Mississippi pay for licenses and tags, and I know y'all work your butts
- The residents and taxpayers of Mississippi pay for licenses and tags, and I know y'all work your butts
- 19:14.480><c> of</c> residents of and taxpayers of residents of and taxpayers of Mississippi<00:19:15.280
- And if you'll for Department of Revenue.
Committee:
Joint Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/10/2026)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- limits on current licensing rules and because of the nature of the care.
- limits on current licensing rules and because of the nature of the care.
- </c> and because of the nature of the care. and because of the nature of the care.
- of regulations.
- This is not impacting any of the licensing that the license boards can regulate under RSA 286.
Committee:
House Municipal and County Government
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- regulation for the compelling state purpose of protecting the integrity of our elections, and so I'd
- all the rules and regulations of being in the sheriff's posse.
- law, you have to submit to the rules and regulations of that organization.
- We do have a set of degrees of felonies and misdemeanors and all of those things, and here's the question
- I appreciate all of your support and all of your questions and all of your input along the way, and I
Summary:
The Senate began with opening prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including interns, Denim Day awareness, and a resolution honoring Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Senator Karen Johnson Gendron. After routine business, the Senate took up several special-order bills.
The first major bill, transportation offenses involving death, increased penalties for repeat DUI/BUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide offenses. An amendment added penalties for refusal to submit to breath or urine testing and required law enforcement to notify suspects of those penalties. The bill passed 37-0. The Senate then passed SB 306 on Medicaid providers, requiring broader after-hours and holiday access to care and setting network standards for Medicaid managed care plans, also by a 37-0 vote.
The chamber next considered a major condominium and cooperative associations bill responding to post-Surfside safety and financial concerns. Senators described the measure as balancing building safety with financial relief, extending reserve-study deadlines, allowing temporary reserve relief after inspections, tightening oversight of managers and inspectors, and adjusting voting, resale, and reserve rules. After extensive debate and praise from members for the bill’s sponsors and staff, the bill passed 37-0.
The longest discussion centered on a constitutional amendments/petition process bill aimed at curbing fraud in citizen initiative petitions. Sponsors argued that the 2024 petition process was plagued by fraud and identity theft and proposed tighter rules for circulators, faster submission deadlines, voter notification, penalties, and limits on petition handling. Senators offered and adopted multiple amendments, including changes to petition-circulator definitions, invalid-signature thresholds, and voter notification procedures. After a substitute amendment was withdrawn, the Senate continued debating the underlying amended bill, with members split between concerns about election integrity and worries that the bill would burden volunteers and make it harder for citizen initiatives to qualify.