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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (01/28/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, it lies dormant for 20 years while this property owner owns it.
- Twenty years and one day, the property owner wants to sell the property.
- mentioned the Timberland Owners mentioned the Timberland Owners Association<00:51:30.559>
a that's being a burden, you as the owner that's being a burden, you as the owner are<01:21:39.120 - , that property owner is paying the<01:35:42.560>
municipality.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Criminal Justice and Public Safety (02/07/2025)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- <01:38:21.239>
of Major Improvement is that the owner of Major Improvement is that the owner - someone would answer the door the owner someone would answer the door the owner of<01:46:18.159>
- Turkot also talked about the owner being liable.
- Turkot also talked about the owner being liable.
- <06:06:57.798>
it's discriminates against gun owners it's discriminates against gun owners
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 03/02/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- I would like to see the convenience for the respondent, the business owner that is outstate.
- If I’m a small business owner, I have no earthly idea what that means.
- , I have no If I'm a small business owner, I have no earthly<01:28:13.120>
idea <01:28:13.360>< - And so they may small business owner.
- is going to average small business owner is going to really<01:32:57.760>
understand.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Municipal and County Government (02/18/2025)
Municipal and County Government
Transcript Highlights:
- what to do with private land owners what to do with their their their property<01:36:20.560>
in - I'm the executive director of the New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association, and the second time in
- as has been testified to one owners as has been testified to one thing<02:02:05.880>
that <02:- have the right to where private owners have the right to decide<02:02:21.480>
to <02:02:21.639- In other words, taking away the right of a private owner to benefit from their private property.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill would notify the business owner if they were going to be on their. List.
- So while this also protects workers, it does protect honest business owners who are competitively bidding
- Finally, the committee substitute clarifies that owners of child care facilities, if their child is not
- I'm the owner, operator, and CEO of Toya's Precious Jewels Academy of the Permian Basin in Midland, Texas
Keywords:
healthcare, Medicare, insurance, financial assistance, families, wage theft, employers, penalties, Texas Workforce Commission, employee rights, employer database, worker rights, death investigation, emergency services, medical benefits, exposure claims, public safety, workforce development, TWC, youth workforce
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment committee considers bill to reduce cost of annual fishing license for seniors 2/20/25
Transcript Highlights:
- They're former business owners. They are people who give generously.
- they're are lions they're<00:01:15.400>
former <00:01:15.720>business <00:01:16.040>owners - <00:01:16.799>
they <00:01:16.920>are they're former business owners they are they're - former business owners they are people<00:01:17.360>
who <00:01:17.759>give <00:01:18.200
Summary:
The committee heard House File 276, sponsored by Rep. Jim Nash, which would reduce the cost of fishing licenses by $10 for anglers age 65 and older. Nash described the bill as a modest fee reduction for longtime anglers, emphasizing the role of older fishermen in mentoring kids and supporting community activities, and noting that the bill includes a fiscal impact. He also said the proposal was a more conservative alternative to a previous bill and framed it as a way to recognize seniors who have long paid full-price license fees.
Pat Rivers, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Division, testified that unlike the previous bill, HF 276 would not affect sport fish restoration dollars coming to Minnesota. He said the general fund reimbursement acknowledges that angling is a major economic driver for the state, supporting spending on gas, resorts, bait, and related purchases. Members echoed support for the concept, with comments about helping older residents stay engaged in fishing and about the need to keep the fund sustainable.
The chair noted that the packet included letters of support from the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and Conservation Minnesota. No opposition testimony was presented. At the end of the discussion, the motion was renewed and House File 276 was laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This program was created to reimburse property owners for damages caused by real property to real property
- Sam Bill 2601 directly addresses those recommendations by allowing land leases in addition to land owners
- Um, what happens in the event that there's a conflict between the property owner and the lessee?
NH
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to August of 2017, allowing P320 owners to August of 2017, allowing P320 owners - <00:21:08.880>
with self-regulates, leaving gun owners with self-regulates, leaving gun owners - They also found that harm to its owner.
- So, this strips gun owners' rights to sue now and in the future.
- So, this strips gun owners' rights to sue now and in the future.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, June 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill creates a new business owners.
- Immigrant business owners start businesses at high rates. They create jobs.
- Immigrant business owners start businesses at high rates. They create jobs.
- Immigrant business owners consequences.
- <00:37:36.720>
and closely with small business owners and closely with small business owners
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, and this is a delicious bill, making it much easier to do business as a restaurant owner, as I'm
- <00:42:31.680>
And <00:42:31.920>that's owners and for employees. - And that's owners and for employees.
- I'm the owner of Label Winery in Amherst and Dair, and I'm here in support of Senate Bill 416.
- I'm the owner of Label Winery Amy Label.
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Judiciary, Division B - Room 409, 25 February, 2026; 9:00 A.M.
Judiciary, Division B
Transcript Highlights:
- Um the bills are in the name of the uh property owner, the apartment complex owner, not the individual
- ,<00:05:01.600>
the <00:05:01.759>apartment the uh property owner, the apartment the - uh property owner, the apartment complex<00:05:02.560>
owner, <00:05:02.960>not <00:05: - 03.120>
the <00:05:03.280>individual complex owner, not the individual complex owner, not - And it seems to me under this bill that that apartment complex owner, uh, or LLC, which is also kind
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 611, which would require the Mississippi Board of Law Enforcement Standards and Training to provide discovery to an officer facing suspension of certification. Representative Burch said officers currently may receive only a brief notice of alleged misconduct without access to the underlying information, and the bill would give them the materials related to the infraction. There were no questions, and the committee approved the motion by voice vote.
The next measure, House Bill 1142, would modernize notice requirements for judgment nisi and bench warrants by allowing clerks to notify bail agents electronically or by personal notice instead of certified mail. Representative Owen said the change would reduce county costs, align bail-agent notice with the electronic notice already used for attorneys, and had support from the clerks’ association. Senators asked whether notice would still appear on MEC, and Owen said attorneys already receive notice there and bail agents could receive it electronically as well. The committee then adopted the motion by voice vote.
The committee then heard House Bill 1404, sponsored by Representative Yates, creating the crime of fraudulent utility conversion. Yates explained the bill was aimed at apartment complexes and other landlords that collect utility payments from tenants as part of rent but fail to remit those funds to the utility provider, citing large unpaid water bills and similar legislation in Louisiana. Senators raised concerns about intent, possible criminal liability for landlords or LLCs when utility bills are delayed, faulty, or disputed, and the severity of penalties, which could reach 20 years in prison for higher amounts. Yates said she was open to adding intentional-conduct language and clarified the bill targets those who collect tenant utility money and do not remit it, not tenants themselves. Members discussed possible amendments, including adding mens rea language and a defense for disputed bills, but no final action on the bill was taken in the portion provided.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee and Senate Judiciary Committee Dec 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We need to create a right to know for intellectual property owners when it comes to AI training.
- Right now, in a total black box environment, creatives and copyright owners have no choice but to sue
- and have entities like tech companies train some of these fuzzy fingerprints, and then copyright owners
- Then copyright owners can come and they can say, is my book in that training data set?
- I'm here as a published author, the owner of a California small business, women-owned, and the author
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee and Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee held an informational hearing at Stanford on the intersection of artificial intelligence, copyright, transparency, and California’s creative economy. Chairs and members emphasized that the hearing was not on a specific bill and no vote would be taken. Opening remarks framed the issue as balancing protection for artists and other rights holders with the need to keep AI innovation and related economic activity thriving in California, while noting that federal action is unlikely and that state policy may influence national standards.
The first panel featured Professor Pamela Samuelson and Stanford researcher Rishi Bommasani. Samuelson reviewed the current copyright litigation landscape, including dozens of lawsuits over AI training, and explained the fair use framework, the Google Books precedent, and the uncertainty around newer theories such as market dilution. She said states can likely regulate transparency, deepfakes, privacy, and safety, but warned that some proposals may be preempted by federal copyright law. Bommasani described widespread opacity around training data among major California AI companies, discussed AB 2013 and the EU AI Act as transparency models, and identified gaps in disclosure design, enforcement, and whether transparency alone can address copyright and IP concerns. Members asked about open-source models, opt-outs, machine unlearning, user data, and state options for protecting creators.
The second panel included SAG-AFTRA board member Jason George, Animation Guild president Danny Lynn, and OpenAI copyright counsel Mark Gray. George and Lynn argued that AI training on performers’ and artists’ work without consent or compensation threatens jobs, bargaining power, and reputations, and they supported stronger transparency and licensing requirements so creators can identify when their work is used. Gray said AI is already being used as a productivity tool and highlighted partnerships between AI companies and publishers, record labels, and studios, while arguing that specific harmful uses such as deepfakes should be regulated directly rather than restricting general-purpose AI development. Committee members discussed labeling and watermarking of AI-generated content, transparency around model use, and whether state law should require more detailed disclosure of training data; no formal action was taken.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, that's this one's relating to dogs, SP 31 establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose
- Uh, that's this one's relating to dogs, SP 31 establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose
- Uh, that's this one's relating to dogs, SP 31 establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose
- Uh, that's this one's relating to dogs, SP 31 establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose
- Uh, that's this one's relating to dogs, SP 31 establishes an additional penalty for a dog owner whose
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on several bills. SB 335 would route objections by political party officers to candidate nomination papers through the Office of Elections. The State Election Director testified that his office was not the right venue for party-membership challenges because it could create conflicts and force the Attorney General to represent the chief election officer in court; members discussed whether all objections should instead go directly to Circuit Court, but no action was taken.
SB 280 would expand first-degree negligent injury to cover injuries negligently caused by intoxicated drivers. The Public Defender opposed the bill as too harsh and urged either a lower penalty or clearer statutory definitions of “under the influence,” while the Prosecuting Attorney supported it as a needed increase in accountability for drunk drivers who actually injure someone. Committee members raised concerns about overlap with existing offenses, proportionality, and whether the change would increase jury-trial volume; the prosecutor responded that the bill would apply to a smaller subset of cases involving actual injury and would help ensure more serious treatment of those cases.
The committee also heard SB 292, establishing Safe Harbor protections for survivors of sexual exploitation who seek medical or law enforcement assistance, with testimony in support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, HPD, U Alliance, and others, and no opposition. SB 31, concerning an additional penalty for dog owners whose dogs destroy property on agricultural land, drew only supportive testimony. SB 356 would require restitution in the form of financial support to the minor children of victims killed or disabled by an intoxicated driver; the Public Defender opposed it as better suited to civil court and questioned enforcement after probation, while the Prosecuting Attorney supported it and said courts can issue enforceable restitution orders. Testimony also strongly supported SB 1284, a proposed constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination based on ethnicity, age, disability, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, and pregnancy outcomes, with supporters arguing it would strengthen protections in response to current political conditions. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House OKs bill to strengthen disability protections in Minnesota Human Rights Act 5/12/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I believe that most Minnesotans and most business owners, you probably do want to do that.
- And I believe that most Minnesotans and most business owners, you probably do want to do that.
- And I believe that most Minnesotans and most business owners, you probably do want to do that.
- Minnesotans and most business owners, you probably do want to do that.
- concerns I have as a business owner concerns I have as a business owner right<00:21:31.200>
now
Summary:
The House took Senate File 3210 off the table and then adopted an amendment from Representative Nadeau that added the word “reasonable” and a statutory reference clarifying who qualifies as a person with a disability. The bill, as amended, was then given third reading. The measure is described as relating to human rights and disability accommodations as protection from discrimination.
Representative Hicks, the bill’s author, said the proposal is intended to send a clear message that discrimination against people with disabilities is unlawful and that entities must engage in a good-faith process to identify reasonable accommodations. Supporters, including Representatives Finke, Feist, and Luetkemeyer, argued the bill reinforces existing law, reflects the interactive process already used in practice, and helps protect access in employment, public accommodations, schools, and other settings. Hicks also responded to questions from Representative Joy by describing the process as a simple conversation to meet a person’s needs.
Representative Niska opposed the bill, arguing that it is unclear whether it changes the meaning of other provisions in the Minnesota Human Rights Act beyond employment and that it could create ambiguity and more litigation for businesses, schools, and public entities. He said the legislature should be explicit if it intends to change those provisions and warned the bill could invite lawsuits rather than provide clarity. Representative Loegering-Nicolai responded that the bill would change the practice of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and that referencing the interactive process in public policy would provide a lens for assessing whether accommodations were handled in good faith. No final vote on passage was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota Latino Caucus Press Conference 4/29/26
Transcript Highlights:
- There's judges, doctors, lawyers, business owners, and more.
- judges, doctors<00:09:28.280>
lawyers doctors lawyers doctors lawyers business<00:09:30.320>owners - <00:09:32.080>
We <00:09:32.280>recognize business owners and more. - We recognize business owners and more.
- important to my district because we had some people own property that was affected, but also had business owners
Summary:
House Republicans announced the formation of the Minnesota Latino Caucus as a sub-caucus of the House Republican Caucus. Chair John Koznick said the group is intended to give Latino conservatives a voice, promote “common sense” and right-of-center policies, and reach Latino communities across Minnesota, especially around affordability, lower taxes, less regulation, and government accountability. Representatives Bedell Duran and Erica Schwartz joined Koznick as founding members and described the caucus as a response to the diversity of Latino communities and the need for representation beyond a single political viewpoint.
The members emphasized personal backgrounds and constituent outreach. Koznick discussed his adoption from Colombia and his long involvement with Latino advocacy groups, while Duran and Schwartz spoke about their districts, family histories, and experiences that shaped their politics. They said Latino Minnesotans live throughout the state, work in many fields, and should not be viewed as a monolithic voting bloc. They also highlighted issues such as education, postsecondary achievement, entrepreneurship, public safety, and the economic impact of immigrants and Latinos.
In response to questions, the lawmakers said the caucus was not created solely because of recent Latino voting patterns, but they acknowledged Republican gains among Latino voters and said they want to continue competing for Latino support. They also said immigration policy should be clearer and more transparent, while supporting secure borders and reform. Koznick said he has bipartisan relationships with Latino legislators and pointed to support for a Hispanic or Latino art museum in St. Paul as an example of possible cross-party cooperation. No formal votes were taken; the event was a caucus launch and press availability, and the members said they would hold a celebratory kickoff later that evening.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Jan 14th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- more about authority to take this federal program that is centric to National Flood Insurance policy owners
- This bill requires local governments to allow property owners to voluntarily create accessory dwelling
- Under this bill, the property owner retains his homestead exemption for that portion of the property
- on which the owner maintains a permanent residence.
- But prospectively, the bill provides that local governments will have to allow property owners to voluntarily
Bills:
S0048
Keywords:
housing, accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, local government, zoning regulations, military families, density bonus, homeownership, property taxes
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development heard presentations on the Governor’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and then considered one bill, CS/SB 48 on accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The Governor’s office outlined a $117.4 billion overall budget, with transportation and economic development receiving about $18 billion statewide and $601 million in general revenue. Agency heads then presented priorities for Commerce, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Military Affairs, State, Transportation, Emergency Management, and the Florida State Guard, emphasizing workforce development, housing, tourism marketing, aviation and space infrastructure, law enforcement recruitment, emergency preparedness, and military readiness.
In the Commerce presentation, Secretary Kelly highlighted funding for housing programs, the Hometown Heroes program, the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, rural infrastructure and workforce grants, Reconnect and Florida WINS systems, law enforcement and firefighter recruitment bonuses, defense support, Visit Florida, Space Florida, and SelectFlorida. Senators asked about Visit Florida’s private match requirements and whether the agency fully leveraged prior appropriations; Visit Florida’s CEO said the match was met and exceeded, though it is difficult but important. The Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles presentation focused on trooper pay, pursuit vehicles, aviation assets, and enterprise data systems, with questions about immigration enforcement and body cameras. Military Affairs requested funding for readiness centers, training facilities, education and health benefits for Guardsmen, and maintenance of existing armories; members discussed Guard deployments, staffing levels, and a proposed firing range project. The Department of State requested funds for automated election audits, a conservation lab, and historic preservation, and defended its arts grant process and rule changes. Transportation’s budget emphasized a $14.3 billion work program, road and bridge maintenance, aviation and aerospace, safety initiatives, and seaport investments, while Emergency Management requested funding for preparedness, flood mitigation, WebEOC, grants management, and alert systems; senators also asked about the Alligator Alcatraz detention facility.
For CS/SB 48, Senator Gates explained that the bill would require local governments to allow property owners to voluntarily create ADUs, while preserving local authority over setbacks, construction, and permitting. An amendment removed reusable tenant screening reports and clarified that conforming ADUs would be allowed by right without a separate hearing. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association supported the bill, saying ADUs could help provide long-term housing for service workers. After questions about local government and HOA authority, the committee adopted the amendment and then reported CS/SB 48 favorably by roll call vote.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, do you guys represent the stockholders, the owners of these companies, right? And obviously...
- As the original owners of the South Texas Project in Bay City, CPS Energy is ready to utilize new...
- We represent over 20,000 small business owners here in Texas and are here to support HB 11.
- call the Small Business Economic Trends Report, and we pull a random sample of our small business owners
- We had business owners from around the state who weighed in on this report.
Keywords:
licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement
Summary:
The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- for SB 164 aims to address these problems by making it easier for law enforcement to identify the owner
- I'm a mother of two, and I am a proud founding member and multi-store owner for SunMed, your CBD stores
- I am an owner of a local hemp company in Suwannee County.
- I would like to also state that I applaud the farmers and the business owners that are within the confines
- I'm the co-owner of Urban Flow, a 21-plus specialty retailer specializing in non-alcoholic hemp-derived
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.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- But basically what happens now is really there's no avenue for unless the private property owner, because
- that goes back to this whole question of this whole debate because the question the private property owners
- It's by coming with the way where you offered the private property owner, some type of incentive, long
- This bill provides a new process for land owners of former phosphate mines to record a public notice
- You may have seen around Tallahassee, some signs about drilling and it came up because there's an owner
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Government, Elections And Indian Affairs Feb 5th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Now what does that mean to an owner?
- It means to an owner I need to raise my rents we're always pushing against rents another 20 to 25 dollars
- This is not only a problem for property managers and owners; it's a problem for renters as well.
- I've heard their concerns, and I think that it's valid, especially for someone who's a property owner
- I'm just wondering, could you address some of those concerns from property owners since there is a loss