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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (04/30/2026)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Delta 9, Delta 8—you’re probably familiar with these products in so far as we have all seen them advertised
- Each one is 75 milligrams of delta-9 THC.
- 600 milligrams of THC, Delta 8, or THCA.
- THC delta 8 or THCA. The other thing THC delta 8 or THCA.
- But some of these delta 8s other things.
Committee:
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations.(3-18-26)
Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations
Transcript Highlights:
- More than 50% of those vapes had Delta 8 and Delta 9 that our students were getting access.
- </c><00:04:18.000><c> 8</c><00:04:18.200><c> and</c> than 50% of those vapes had Delta 8 and than 50%
- of those vapes had Delta 8 and Delta<00:04:18.720><c> 9</c><00:04:19.160><c> that</c><00:04:19.359><
- c> our</c><00:04:19.480><c> students</c><00:04:19.959><c> were</c><00:04:20.079><c> getting</c> Delta
- 9 that our students were getting Delta 9 that our students were getting access.<00:04:21.560><c> House
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Natural Resources Committee Apr 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- AB 2216 creates greater opportunities for projects that benefit the Delta by expanding the Delta Conservancy
- Today, the Delta Conservancy only covers certain parts of these counties.
- AB 2216 expands the Delta Conservancy to the whole of the existing counties that it already serves.
- The lands in the Central Valley surrounding the Delta comprise part of the Delta's watershed.
- Everybody loves the San Joaquin Delta Conservancy. Questions, comments from committee members?
Summary:
The committee heard a series of bills focused on environmental policy, public infrastructure, housing, and energy. AB 1812, dealing with compostable plastics and compost contamination, drew strong support from farmers, composters, counties, cities, and waste companies, while manufacturers and compostable-product companies opposed it unless amended, arguing it would undermine compostable packaging and SB 54 goals. AB 2216 to expand the Delta Conservancy’s service area also received broad support and no opposition. AB 2481, which would allow leftover glass quality incentive funds to support recycled glass used in fiberglass insulation and other products, was supported by insulation manufacturers, recyclers, and waste advocates and passed with no opposition. AB 2152, streamlining fire station construction and tying CEQA relief to project labor agreement requirements, was supported by firefighters and construction trades but opposed by contractors and wildlife groups over the PLA mandate and environmental review provisions; the committee discussed amendments and sent it forward. AB 1536, the Save Our Shores Act, aimed at offshore oil and gas safety and decommissioning, was supported by coastal and environmental groups and opposed by the petroleum industry, with members debating pipeline safety, drilling risks, and carbon intensity before advancing the bill. AB 1849, a study bill on decarbonized gaseous fuels, split supporters from hydrogen, bioenergy, and propane interests against environmental and justice groups who said it favored biomethane and hydrogen without clear definitions; the author said it was only a study measure, and it moved ahead. AB 1732, which would expand CEQA streamlining for public university and community college housing projects, was backed by students, UC representatives, housing advocates, and labor, with no opposition heard; members raised concerns about environmental impacts and evacuation planning, but the bill was approved. Several measures were taken on consent and others were held open for absent members or quorum issues, with multiple bills receiving due pass recommendations as amended.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Health and Human Services (02/04/2026)
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Paula Rogers from AHIP, and I'm trying hopefully we can get a Zoom on Monday between AHIP, Sigma, Anthem
- I'm here today representing Sigma.
- I'm here today<01:00:08.960><c> representing</c><01:00:09.599><c> Sigma.
- c><01:00:10.400><c> Um,</c><01:00:10.720><c> I'm</c><01:00:10.960><c> going</c> today representing Sigma
- Um, I'm going today representing Sigma.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/11/25
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> fighting foam all of them owned by Delta fighting foam all of them owned by Delta Airlines<01:03
- if Delta is the reason?
- </c><01:25:51.239><c> if</c> we making an exemption for Delta if we making an exemption for Delta if
- </c><01:26:00.360><c> get</c><01:26:00.480><c> an</c> so why does Delta get an so why does Delta get
- </c><01:26:56.679><c> is</c> protection the item that Delta is protection the item that Delta is looking
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- habitat restoration, science, and monitoring to support the requirements of the soon-to-be-updated Bay-Delta
- Did you consider the spending on the Delta levees and the subsidence repair in new discretionary spending
- The State Water Resources Control Board needs to update what's called its Bay-Delta Water Quality Plan
- The idea is we, yes, we restore flows in tributaries and in the main stem and through the delta, very
- We've channelized our rivers through the Central Valley and the Delta. So this is a big program.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Morgan Snyder with Restore the Delta.
- Operation of the State Water Project has already had substantial impacts on the Delta economy.
- Finally, we see this proposal as intricately tied with the Delta Conveyance Project, the single largest
- My name is Karen Lang, and I'm here representing the Delta Counties Coalition, which is the counties
- We are also very concerned about what that means as far as regulating conditions in the Delta as they
Summary:
The Assembly Appropriations Committee heard a regular order agenda with 101 bills and first took up AB 2215, which would extend the time for the Department of Water Resources to fully develop its State Water Project water rights. The author and supporters argued it would improve water reliability and affordability for millions of Californians and could save ratepayers money, while opponents said it would bypass the Water Board’s administrative process, set a precedent for other water rights holders, and potentially facilitate costly projects like the Delta Conveyance Project. The bill was moved on a do pass vote, with Mr. Hoover voting no and Ms. Krell not voting.
The committee then approved two consent calendars and heard several bills with little or no opposition. These included AB 2038 on extending insurance nonrenewal/cancellation protections for wildfire victims; AB 2322 on clarifying which commercial, industrial, or institutional sites are subject to municipal stormwater permits; AB 1794 on direct home shipment of enteral nutrition; AB 1696 on clarifying that nurse midwives do not need physician supervision within their scope of practice; AB 1860 on allowing county offices of education to use design-build methods; AB 1876 on codifying nondiscrimination protections in health care; AB 2281 on election cybersecurity resources; AB 2448 on protecting sensitive medical records and reproductive health data; AB 1994 on providing victims with information about federal immigration relief options; and AB 1829 on expanding how CalWORKs community college funds may be used to support student parents. Most were supported by sponsoring organizations and related stakeholders, with limited opposition noted on AB 1696 and AB 2281.
The committee also placed a large suspense calendar on approval, listing dozens of additional bills, and then opened public comment on bills not heard that day. No members of the public came forward, and the hearing was adjourned. Several bills were reported out on roll call votes, with some members not voting or voting no on particular measures, but the transcript does not provide full vote tallies for each bill.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- For the record, my name is Jeff Davidman with Delta Airlines.
- </c> do today is to tell you um as Delta do today is to tell you um as Delta Airlines<00:25:30.640><c
- </c> end of this process whether it's Delta end of this process whether it's Delta Airlines<00:25:34.600
- </c> the world where we can say every Delta the world where we can say every Delta plane<00:29:57.039
- Delta Airlines to that goal is driving Delta Airlines to that goal is driving the<01:08:08.720><c> urgency
Committee:
Senate Taxes
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- THC Delta-9 is that... THC. Why? Because THC is a known entity.
- THC Delta-9 is that known entity in marijuana and hemp that is intoxicating, right?
- In our store, we don't sell any Delta-8. We don't sell any THCA. There's no flower.
- So I think that's important to relay because when we are talking about a 0.3% Delta 9 TH.
- That's 64%. 50 out of 53 flower samples tested over 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders.
The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection.
Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- habitat restoration, science, and monitoring to support the requirements of the soon-to-be-updated Bay-Delta
- Did you consider the spending on the delta levees and the subsidence repair in new discretionary spending
- The State Water Resources Control Board needs to update what's called its Bay-Delta Water Quality Plan
- We've channelized our rivers through the Central Valley and the Delta. So this is a big program.
- So with respect to the LAO’s comments about the timing, the current draft of the Bay-Delta Plan that
Summary:
The subcommittee heard an overview of the May Revision from the Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst’s Office, focused on resources, environmental protection, energy, and related budget issues. Finance said the May Revision keeps the budget balanced in 2026-27 and 2027-28, narrows the structural deficit, and proposes major investments in natural resources, including Proposition 4 bond funding for the Golden Gate Fields acquisition, wildlife refuge and wetland projects, Fort Ord Dunes campground operations, Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, wildfire-human coexistence, and beverage container recycling. The LAO praised stronger-than-expected revenues but argued the state still has a structural deficit and is relying too heavily on reserves, recommending more reserve deposits and fewer new discretionary expenditures.
Members questioned several proposals, especially the Golden Gate Fields purchase and the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes Program. Agency officials said the Golden Gate Fields site is a time-limited opportunity, would be remediated by the current owner, transferred to East Bay Regional Park District after closing, and restricted to park/open-space uses rather than commercial development. On Healthy Rivers and Landscapes, Finance and the Natural Resources Agency said the $25 million request would help launch year one of the program, support scientific monitoring, and maintain commitments to environmental flows and habitat restoration; the LAO said the request was premature because the Bay-Delta plan has not yet been formally adopted and the state’s total funding commitment remains unclear. Officials also discussed water storage, subsidence, and the need for ongoing investments in aquifer recharge, aqueduct repairs, and recycling.
The committee also reviewed a proposed $1 million shift for the Coexisting with Wildlife Initiative. Fish and Wildlife and the Cattlemen’s Association said the money would support limited-term staffing, deterrence tools, and livestock-loss compensation, while acknowledging the amount is modest compared with the need. Members emphasized the growing human-wildlife conflict problem and the importance of nonlethal deterrence and public education. The discussion then turned to greenhouse gas reduction fund revenues and transit; members warned that lower auction revenues and possible CARB rule changes could leave little or nothing for Tier 3 programs such as transit, clean water, and air-quality programs. Finance and the LAO said the Legislature should plan for multiple revenue scenarios and consider whether the existing cap-and-invest spending framework still matches current revenue expectations and priorities.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Cedrick Frazier departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- My mother was born in the Delta of Mississippi, and my grandparents were raised there.
- And in many ways I was reminded of those small towns that my grandparents grew up in, in the Delta.
- that my grandparents grew up in<00:03:53.960><c> in</c><00:03:54.040><c> the</c><00:03:54.120><c> Delta
- </c> in in the Delta. in in the Delta.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm currently the CEO of Delta Dental of Idaho.
- And I have been with Delta Dental a little over 18 years.
- with one of the positions for the payers, where you have two medical payers and then the other with Delta
- with one of the positions for the payers, where you have two medical payers and then the other with Delta
- Have two medical payers and then the other with Delta Dental.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Apr 29th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- Morgan Snyder with Restore the Delta.
- Operation of the State Water Project has already had substantial impacts on the Delta economy.
- Finally, we see this proposal as intricately tied with the Delta Conveyance Project, the single largest
- My name is Karen Lang, and I'm here representing the Delta Counties Coalition, which is the counties
- We are also very concerned about what that means as far as regulating conditions in the Delta as they
Committee:
House Appropriations
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Cannabis Retail Market, Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Jun 2nd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It covers only two types of cannabis products: one, FDA-approved drugs containing Delta-9 THC from the
- It allowed for a 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration on a dry-weight basis for certain hemp
- It allowed for a 0.3% delta-9 tetrahydro-canabinoid concentration on a dryway basis for certain hemp
- Hemp is just what they call the plants that have less than that 0.3 THC Delta-9.
- Hemp is just what they call the plants that have less than that point three THC Delta 9.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Jack Sherry, representing Delta Beverages. You are recognized. Thank you, Chair.
- You know, at Delta Beverages, we prioritize safety, transparency, consumer trust, and from day one, we've
- The THC is at a delta 9.3% delta 9. Thank you very much.
- Some of these retailers promote Delta 8 and Delta 10 as an alternative to seeing a doctor and getting
- We agree with removing synthetic cannabinoids, like Delta 8, from the market, and we support common-sense
Committee:
Senate Fiscal Policy
Summary:
The Committee on Fiscal Policy considered several bills and reported all of them favorably. SB 70-24, on state planning and budgeting, was presented as a modernization of the long-range planning program to simplify reporting, remove outdated measures, and focus on key data points and outcomes; it passed without opposition. CS/SB 166, on administrative efficiency in public schools, made broad changes to school accountability and operations, including lowering the stakes of certain student assessments, giving districts more flexibility on evaluations, contracts, certification, calendars, facilities, and VPK oversight. Two amendments were adopted: one clarifying that Title I funds may be used for STEM services, and another refining how advanced degrees count on salary schedules. The bill passed favorably after testimony both supporting and opposing the changes, with supporters emphasizing flexibility and opponents raising concerns about teacher evaluation and instructional practice.
CS/SB 164, on vessel accountability, was described as a measure to address derelict and at-risk vessels by improving owner identification, creating a free long-term anchoring permit program, increasing penalties, and authorizing grants for local governments in the FWC prevention program. It received support from marine industry groups and was reported favorably. CS/SB 472, on education and correctional facilities for licensed professions, would allow inmates to receive credit toward licensure for qualifying coursework; a strike-all amendment added coordination with DBPR and professional boards. The bill drew support from criminal justice, business, and policy groups and passed unanimously.
The committee spent the most time on CS/SB 438, on food and hemp products. Senator Burton and co-sponsor Senator Davis argued the bill was needed to regulate intoxicating hemp products, restrict child-appealing packaging and signage, ban synthetic hemp products, cap THC content in edibles and beverages, and require hemp beverages to be sold through alcohol-style distribution channels. Supporters, including alcohol distributors and some public safety advocates, said the bill would improve testing, labeling, and consumer protection. Opponents, including hemp retailers, farmers, and libertarian advocates, argued it would harm small businesses, reduce consumer choice, and push sales to the black market. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably. At the end of the meeting, senators requested to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on tab five, and the committee adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/21/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- 00:46:36.480><c> with</c> you think has done a decent job with you think has done a decent job with Sigma
- 38.319><c> what</c><00:46:38.480><c> you're</c><00:46:38.720><c> saying</c><00:46:38.960><c> is</c> Sigma
- And so what you're saying is Sigma.
- that, from the New Hampshire Insurance Department's own market conduct examinations, they found with Sigma
- The department's own market conduct examinations found, with Sigma and Harvard Pilgrim, that the most
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- And so we don't know what's actually in Representative: these products, whether it be Delta 8, Delta
- Oh, Delta like Delta 8, Delta 9. We've got to get rid of that.
- Chair, the law currently right now for cannabis is limited only to Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol.
- So the product you're talking about, many of those to our knowledge and experience would be Delta-8 or
- -8, Delta-9 type products that are not at all regulated.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Veterans division approves HF1225 3/12/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Who, uh, 19 Delta 11 Bravo? Perfect. Perfect. So, Mr.
- correct</c><00:02:40.440><c> who</c><00:02:40.680><c> uh</c><00:02:41.640><c> 19</c><00:02:42.080><c> Delta
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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/12/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines will tell you more in a few minutes.
- Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines will tell you more in a few minutes.
- Jeff Davidman of Delta Airlines will tell you more in a few minutes.
- For the record, my name is Jeff David with Delta Airlines.
- But Delta still made a commitment to get to net zero by 2050.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- are being inducted into the country's first culinary, baking, and hospitality student organization, Sigma
Committee:
All TASK FORCE ON AUTISM
Summary:
The committee heard presentations on three Arkansas programs serving students and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. University of Arkansas representatives described the Empower Program, a non-degree, four-year inclusive postsecondary program for young adults with mild intellectual disabilities, and the Autism Support Program, which provides intensive academic, peer, and career coaching for degree-seeking students with autism. They explained the programs’ person-centered planning, residential and employment supports, fee structure of $5,000 per semester for each program, and scholarship/fundraising efforts to offset costs. Members asked about dorm arrangements, mentoring, individualized plans, and how students move in and out of support services, and the presenters emphasized independence, integrated campus life, and transition planning.
Pulaski Technical College staff then presented the 3D program, a three-year transition program in culinary, baking, and hospitality for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They outlined integrated classes, internships, job placement outcomes, and data showing strong completion and employment retention rates. Questions focused on how success is measured, tuition and financial aid, and the challenge of securing community partners for practicum and employment sites. The presenters said the program uses rubrics that include technical and professional skills, charges $5,700 per semester, and is pursuing accreditation through the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council.
The final presentation was from SLS Community, a Fayetteville nonprofit serving neurodivergent adults through residential supports, supported employment, and community initiatives. Leaders described their vision for a future mixed-use “live-work-play” development at Cato Springs, current residential and vocational services, and community events such as a 5K and a neurodiversity health care conference. Family members testified about the need for adult services, trained direct support professionals, and better reimbursement and behavioral health supports after age 21. No formal votes were taken beyond approving the prior meeting minutes, and members also announced upcoming autism-related events and requested future discussion on task force appointments and ABA-related issues.