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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Utilities and Energy Committee May 7th, 2025
Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, we will go ahead and begin with file item number one, AB 1026 by Assembly Member Wilson.
- This is the consent file. Schultz?
- General Order 131-E, with our changes, would also require pre-filing consultation.
- The second challenge is it may be difficult to obtain the optimal type of new-build resource in the late
- trying to build a geothermal project to be able to provide benefits that could help the grid in the late
Committee:
House Utilities and Energy
Summary:
The committee first heard AB 1026 by Assembly Member Wilson, a bill aimed at reducing delays in utility energization applications that can hold up approved housing projects. Supporters, including the Housing Action Coalition, Mission Housing, and several housing and local government groups, said investor-owned utilities should follow clearer timelines and disclosure requirements so projects can move forward predictably. Opponents from PG&E and Southern California Edison argued the bill was unnecessary, could conflict with CPUC efforts already underway, and should wait for the ongoing energization rulemaking to conclude. After discussion of the bill’s amendments and timelines, the committee passed AB 1026 on a 15-0 vote, and also dispensed with the consent calendar on a 15-0 vote.
The hearing then shifted to the committee’s annual oversight hearing on electric reliability. Representatives from the CPUC, CEC, CAISO, and DWR reviewed lessons from the 2020 rolling outages and 2022 heat events, emphasizing improved planning, better coordination, and the role of strategic reserves. They reported that California enters summer 2025 in a stronger position, with no expected shortfalls under traditional planning conditions and a surplus under standard reliability analysis, though they cautioned that wildfire and extreme heat could still create risk. They also highlighted major additions of battery storage, new procurement, and transmission and market reforms that have improved reliability and flexibility.
Members asked about data center load growth, the future of Diablo Canyon, the strategic reliability reserve, wildfire costs, regional market expansion, and the balance between affordability and reliability. Witnesses said data center demand remains a major variable, Diablo Canyon should be planned for as if it may retire on schedule unless policy changes are made, and demand response and energy efficiency remain important tools. CAISO described the Western Energy Imbalance Market and the upcoming extended day-ahead market as major sources of savings and reliability benefits. The panel also said the new slice-of-day resource adequacy framework is working so far, with high compliance and ongoing monitoring.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Service Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Public Service
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Miranda, who filed the bill on our behalf several years ago.
- If a bill comes in the mail, I open it, I pay it, and I file it in one sitting.
- They said, 'We don't have an address on file from you until 2013.' And I said, 'Okay.'
- And frankly, at this late stage in my career, I'm not sure if I'm interested in finding out.
- I filed this bill out of a moral calling.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Public Service
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Public Service held a hearing focused first on teacher retirement legislation, especially H. 2932 and S. 1884, which would give long-serving educators a one-time opportunity to enroll in Retirement Plus after the program’s 2001 rollout was described as confusing and inconsistently communicated. Legislators, union leaders, and many teachers testified that some educators missed the opt-in window because of faulty notices, leave status, transfers, or misinformation about payroll deductions, and that many have had to work several extra years as a result. Supporters said the bills would correct an unfair administrative error, provide a buyback option with interest, and could also save local school districts money by allowing earlier retirements. Representative Mark Sylvia also testified for H. 4234, a Fairhaven-specific bill to raise the age limit for special police officers from 65 to 70 and clarify appointing authority, citing experience and budget needs.
The committee then heard testimony on several pension investment and divestment bills. Supporters of H. 2811 and related climate-risk measures argued that PRIM should assess, disclose, and address climate-related financial risk in the state pension fund, warning that fossil fuel investments could threaten long-term returns and public finances. Environmental advocates and financial experts said climate risk is systemic and urged transparency, divestment planning, and alignment with the Commonwealth’s climate goals. Another set of speakers supported H. 2984, which would divest pension investments from companies selling weapons to Israel; they argued the state should not be complicit in violence in Gaza and cited humanitarian and human rights concerns. Additional testimony supported H. 2900 and S. 1869 to divest from the firearm industry, with speakers saying pension investments should not undermine Massachusetts gun laws.
No votes were taken during the hearing. The chairs repeatedly thanked speakers, limited testimony time, and noted that written testimony could be submitted later. The hearing concluded with the committee moving through the sign-up list and hearing extensive public testimony on the teacher retirement and divestment proposals.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Nicholson, I know you got here a little bit late. We took action on 33231. I move...
- It does not have a criminal penalty.
- when we have laws that depend so heavily on the perception of an individual, and then we've got big penalties
- when we have laws that depend so heavily on the perception of an individual, and then we've got big penalties
- And the parents that will testify in my committee would want those penalties, and they'd want them to
Committee:
House State Affairs
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- They file claims themselves.
- They file claims themselves.
- </c><04:14:46.560><c> But</c> provided aren't filed currently. But provided aren't filed currently.
- </c> file claims themselves. they settle. file claims themselves. they settle.
- when</c><04:47:07.360><c> there's</c> would file a public filing when there's would file a public filing
Committee:
House Judiciary
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/31/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #15 & #16
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate amendments also prohibit penalties for untimely campaign finance reports.
- Insofar as the penalties pertain to the untimely report.
- So no penalty. All right. Thank you. All right. The sponsor is not here.
- I'm not against the death penalty.
- for that year, and an additional filing is now required.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long agenda of Senate bills across elections, commerce, education, government, health and human services, judiciary, public safety, transportation, rural development, and ways and means. Many measures were described as consent or third-read consent items, including bills on campaign finance termination statements and late-report penalties, AI provenance data for media, adjuster/contractor conduct during emergencies, Industrial Commission changes, association meeting closures, banking and remittance rules, central bank digital currency, public safety parity funding, barbering and cosmetology board continuation, digital asset reserve management, contractor licensing, gaming and racing commission continuation, school AED instruction, classroom removal procedures, school safety reporting, special education complaint transparency, foreign influence and land ownership restrictions, DCS and DES process changes, health care licensing and reimbursement rules, EMS compact adoption, and multiple tax, housing, and transportation measures. Staff repeatedly summarized each bill and answered questions, with several bills noted as mirror or identical to House measures or as strike-everything amendments from committees.
A few bills drew discussion. On SB 2874, staff explained that the Senate amendment would limit penalties for untimely campaign finance reports when a committee certifies it received no contributions and made no expenditures, but the sponsor did not concur. SB 1074 prompted questions about whether parental notification changed; staff said it did not and that the bill was aimed at improving communication between teachers and principals about discipline. SB 1175, requiring DCS caseworkers to photograph children at each interaction in abuse or neglect cases, drew concern about the scope of the photos, while supporters said it would improve continuity and documentation. SB 1180 also drew comment because the sponsor and committee chair disagreed over an amendment, though the bill was advanced for further work.
The most extended debate came on SB 1751, which would allow death-row inmates to choose firing squad, lethal injection, or lethal gas if voters approve the related constitutional measure. One member strongly opposed the bill on moral and personal grounds, another argued it could be a more humane option if the state is going to carry out executions, and a third raised concern that it could be used against Second Amendment rights. The bill remained on the third-read consent calendar despite the objections. The caucus concluded after moving through the remaining agenda items, with no formal votes recorded in the transcript beyond committee status and consent-calendar placement.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They can file an OK 4th made it. They can file something with any on-site through the chair.
- They can file a parent can file an objection or resident.
- I'm looking at your the pattern of bills that you have to file. Sure.
- That person should be eligible for the death penalty.
- Usually we're expanding criminal penalties.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- As Senator Keenan mentioned, I'm here in support of the bill that we filed, S. 768 and House 1279, which
- I got in very, very late last night, but I was speaking with my colleagues in Louisiana, Alabama, and
- This is to incentivize timely processing without any excessive penalties.
- Paul Mark filed this for you? Yes, sir. You work with Paul on this issue? I worked with his staff.
- We were established by the Legislature in the late 1960s, and we provide a wide variety of homeowners
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Financial Services heard testimony on a wide range of insurance-related bills, with much of the discussion focused on affordable housing insurance, homeowners insurance practices, climate resilience, and consumer protections after property losses. Senators and representatives testified in support of a resolve to create a commission on affordable housing insurance (S. 768/H. 1279), arguing that rising premiums and deductibles are threatening the viability of affordable housing properties and new development. Supporters also backed bills to establish private flood insurance standards (S. 719), create climate-resilient home retrofit grants (S. 720), expand the MVP climate resilience program (H. 1310/S. 686), and protect urban trees and limit insurer-driven tree removals (H. 1316). Several lawmakers and advocates said these measures would help reduce risk, preserve insurability, and address the effects of increasingly severe storms and flooding.
The committee also heard testimony on bills addressing insurer use of aerial imagery (H. 1242/H. 2142) and notice periods for nonrenewals or repairs (H. 4042 and related measures). Supporters said insurers should be allowed to use drones and satellite images but with stronger guardrails, including current photos, disclosure of risk factors, an appeals process, and time to cure defects. They argued that homeowners are sometimes blindsided by nonrenewals based on inaccurate aerial photos or given too little time to make repairs. Opponents from the insurance industry said aerial imagery is already regulated by the Division of Insurance, that additional statutory requirements could create confusion and litigation, and that existing notice rules already provide 45 days for nonrenewals and 60-day limits on cancellations. Industry witnesses also warned that some proposed timelines conflict with current law and could restrict useful underwriting tools.
Another major topic was H. 1077, which would restrict solicitation by restoration companies and public adjusters at fire scenes. A homeowner described being approached immediately after a house fire by restoration and public-adjuster representatives and said the experience was intrusive and overwhelming; supporters said homeowners need time and space to make informed decisions after a disaster. Public adjusters and restoration contractors opposed the bill, saying they provide needed guidance, emergency mitigation, and claims assistance when homeowners are under stress, and that some existing protections already allow consumers to cancel contracts. The hearing ended after all listed witnesses testified, and the committee voted to close the hearing; no bill dispositions were taken during the session.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- registered nurses to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures under certain circumstances without penalty
- It was too late.
- Second, living wills are notoriously difficult to access when they are most needed, often stored in file
- Often stored in file cabinets or drawers, their documents are not readily available during critical moments
Committee:
Senate Health Policy
Summary:
The committee first received an update from the Department of Health on the Cancer Connect Collaborative, the Cancer Innovation Fund, and the new Cancer Connect Collaborative Research Incubator, created and expanded by recent legislation. The department reported that the Cancer Innovation Fund has awarded $80 million to 95 researchers to date, with $60 million available in the current cycle and 65 projects funded across 28 institutions in 16 cancer areas last year. The new pediatric cancer incubator received $30 million and awarded four Florida children’s hospitals $7.5 million each. Senators asked about outreach to oncologists statewide, peer review and accountability, funding for National Cancer Institute-affiliated institutions, and whether underserved and rural areas are being prioritized; the department said it uses website notices, listservs, collaborative outreach, and eligibility criteria favoring rural and high-cancer-care providers, and that it monitors projects through reports, expenditures, and contract provisions.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 312 on patient-directed medical orders, which would create a voluntary, portable, physician-authorized electronic registry for patients to document end-of-life and serious-illness treatment preferences. Supporters, including nurses, hospice and emergency care advocates, and medical professionals, said the bill would help ensure patient wishes are accessible in emergencies, reduce unwanted interventions, and improve continuity of care. Opponents, including Florida Right to Life, argued the bill could broaden end-of-life decisions too far, raise privacy and coercion concerns, and allow withdrawal of care inappropriately. The sponsor said the measure is intended to support patient autonomy and is not anti-life, and noted she was open to amendments.
After public testimony, the committee voted on SB 312 and reported it favorably. The roll call showed support from Senators Berman and Harrell, with the bill passing on the committee vote. The meeting then adjourned.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Mar 2nd, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- So what we wanted to try to do was make that penalty So what we wanted to try to do was make that penalty
- I'm not saying that it's not effective, but it will make the penalty heavier.
- Maybe I missed it, but someone asked earlier what the penalty was now.
- And each file has to be documented with all that stuff. And then... ...people.
- And each file has to be documented with all that stuff.
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 2708, which would increase penalties for bringing or possessing unauthorized electronic communication devices in prisons and jails, raising the offense from a misdemeanor to a Class D felony and clarifying the statutory language. Representative Hovis said the bill is intended to deter contraband cell phones and similar devices that can be used to coordinate criminal activity, threaten victims, or continue gang operations from inside facilities. Department of Corrections staff supported the bill, saying cell phones are dangerous contraband and that current administrative sanctions are not always enough. Members asked about notice to visitors, current DOC discipline, whether the bill applies to inmates, staff, and visitors, and whether the language should be tightened to cover devices “capable of” communication; the sponsor agreed to have House Research review the wording and potentially offer a committee substitute. No opposition testimony was presented.
The committee then heard House Bill 3038, which would place the Department of Health and Senior Services’ Office of Special Investigations into statute and give it limited authority to assist investigations of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of eligible adults. Representative Cook said the office already exists and the bill mainly codifies its role, allowing limited subpoena and search warrant authority to speed investigations, especially financial exploitation cases, while preserving local law enforcement and prosecutorial control. DHSS witnesses supported the bill, explaining that their investigators have long worked on vulnerable-adult cases and often need quicker access to records; they said the office has law enforcement experience and coordinates with Adult Protective Services and public safety agencies. Committee members asked about the fiscal note, vacancies, the definition of exploitation, whether the office can investigate public administrators or guardianship cases, and whether investigators have arrest authority; witnesses said the bill is not intended to create a new police force or expand arrest powers, but to formalize existing functions and improve access to records. No witnesses testified in opposition, and the hearing concluded without a vote.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- > those</c> Senate File File 1851 expands those Senate File File 1851 expands those protections<00:05
- So, there isn't a penalty specified, so I'm trying to recall the default penalty in statute for when
- So, there isn't a penalty specified, so I'm trying to recall the default penalty in statute for when
- So, there isn't a penalty specified, so I'm trying to recall the default penalty in statute for when
- So, there isn't a penalty specified, so I'm trying to recall the default penalty in statute for when
Committee:
Senate Elections
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 17th, 2026 at 10:37 am
Senate Health & Public Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Who are the ones that make the decision as to where a potential lawsuit could be filed?
- So the venue would be in Kentucky for a lawsuit to be filed.
- I mean, it's an opportunity for a possible lawsuit to be filed here.
- I'm doing that as a joke at this late. time.
- We don't want recommending any penalties. We just want to raise awareness.
Committee:
Senate Senate Health & Public Affairs
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Mar 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- So what we wanted to try to do was make that penalty ...to make that penalty stiffer, because it's a
- I'm not saying that it's not effective, but it will make the penalty heavier.
- Maybe I missed it, but someone asked earlier what the penalty was now.
- Thank you. filing more charges against them?
- And each file has to be documented with all that stuff.
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 03/24/26
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in support of the Senate file 4571. in support of the Senate file 4571.
- We support Senate File 4571.
- We support Senate File to call home. We support Senate File 4571. 4571. 4571.
- </c> penalty portion. penalty portion.
- </c> of Senate File 4749. of Senate File 4749.
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (01/13/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Or, "Your mom filed for divorce."
- Or, "Your mom filed for whatever." Or, "Your mom filed for divorce.
- </c><00:39:58.560><c> for</c> know, if they ask, get mom filed for know, if they ask, get mom filed for
- So, I filed the DCYF case right there.
- Uh, the hour is late. It is one second? Uh, the hour is late. It is now<04:00:29.600><c> 2:00.
Committee:
House Children and Family Law
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions, May 22, 2026 - PM
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> file in the chain of title. file in the chain of title.
- Now, filing by entities.
- </c> We've heard uh that was Senate File 82. We've heard uh that was Senate File 82.
- </c> person that did the original filing. person that did the original filing.
- </c> session to bring forward Senate file 32. session to bring forward Senate file 32.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate F DE1 amendment to Senate File Senate F DE1 amendment to Senate File 1943?
- </c><00:04:28.639><c> 1943</c> of the motion to move Senate File 1943 of the motion to move Senate File
- This is a in here is House File 4200.
- </c> next agency bill is House File 4201. next agency bill is House File 4201.
- </c> The next agency bill is House File 4398. The next agency bill is House File 4398.
Committee:
House Ways and Means
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- So, next on our agenda is another riveting Fryberg bill: House File 3363. >> 3363, right?
- House File 3363 be recommended to be re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.
- So, as a reminder, committee, we are on House File 3363. Um, to the chair. Yeah.
- </c><00:31:37.919><c> a</c> the ability of an opponent to file a the ability of an opponent to file a
- </c> further discussion on um, House File further discussion on um, House File 3663<00:36:54.880><c>
Summary:
The committee took up House File 3363, a bill focused on protecting the privacy and safety of legislators and other candidates by limiting public access to home addresses and related information in campaign finance and election filings. The author said the bill was prompted by the events of June 14 and was intended to make temporary Campaign Finance Board changes permanent. No public testimony was offered, and the author explained that the bill had been narrowed and reorganized after a Senate delete-everything amendment expanded its scope.
Members then considered a series of amendments. The A1 amendment, which added security devices and security services as allowable non-campaign disbursements, was adopted after questions about family relationships and whether payments to relatives could qualify. The A2 through A9 amendments were also adopted, covering data classification or redaction of street addresses in Campaign Finance Board reports, lobbyist gift reports, candidate affidavits of candidacy, nominating petitions, local government candidate reports, and retroactive redaction of existing reports. The A4 amendment was modified by A12 to apply city, state, and ZIP code reporting to political committees, political funds, and party units. The A13 amendment removed a proposed misdemeanor penalty tied to disclosure violations, and the A14 amendment was adopted to give caucus and chamber leaders access to actual candidate addresses, though members noted the language still needed refinement and that the intent was to continue working on it.
There was discussion about whether the address-access language in A14 would apply to all candidates or only legislative candidates, and whether it would affect residency disputes; staff said it would not change complaint or court processes, but could be a data point. Several members said they had concerns about the breadth of the language but were willing to keep working on it. After the amendments were adopted, the committee moved to the bill as amended and recommended that House File 3363 be re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee Apr 15th, 2026
Housing and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- do not have a quorum, so we will start as a subcommittee, and we are going to be hearing items in file
- We also suggested some amendments in a late letter, so I'll follow up with your office.
- I'm going to try to be consistent here and stay in file order. And so we're called Mr.
- For over 26 years, I have managed and filed for property tax exemption documentation annually.
- And so we have file item 12, AB 2296. May I begin whenever you're ready? Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
Committee:
House Housing and Community Development
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Jul 8th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Financial penalties are tied to compliance.
- I mean, we got these charges, you know, back in late February.
- If they elect to file an appeal, that is going through DFPS's existing...
- If HHSC determines noncompliance, we are able to assess penalties.
- Yes, I have, and I did not find out about that until very late in the matter.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Public Safety Committee and Senate Transportation Committee Mar 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The penalties are less severe than for the misdemeanor DUI, but it counts as a DUI conviction if there
- And again, the penalties escalate for first, second, and third DUI of injury, topping out at up to four
- And it is not until the prosecutorial agencies file a criminal case that the court becomes involved.
- And then once the case is filed, the case number is going to be very different than the arrest report
- And then once the case is filed, then case number is going to be very different. involved.