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MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Mar 9th, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine what kind of breakthroughs could be made.
- Now, imagine with me, there's a treatment that comes out, and it...
- No, imagine with me, there's a treatment that comes out, and it is to serve and treat rare diseases.
- In the 1960s, we couldn't imagine the technology that we have now to serve our rare disease patients.
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 3423 from Rep. Darren Chappell, which would require judges in Missouri courts of record to file annual financial disclosure statements, bar judges from hearing cases involving people who have given them money, and extend similar disclosure rules to members of judicial nominating commissions. Chappell framed the bill as a transparency and ethics measure. Business groups supported the proposal, but judges, bar groups, and trial and defense lawyers opposed it, arguing existing judicial ethics rules already address gifts and recusals, that the bill is overly broad in covering “anything of value,” and that it could create unintended consequences, including strategic donations to force recusal and reduced public access to judicial financial disclosures. The Supreme Court’s representative said the bill should be read alongside the full Code of Judicial Conduct and offered to provide the committee with that material. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard House Bill 2922 from Rep. Jeff Myers, which would align Missouri’s right-to-try law with federal law by extending access from terminal illness to debilitating conditions and by addressing the use of Schedule I drugs in that framework. Myers said the bill is intended to help ensure access to emerging treatments and has passed in various forms in prior sessions. There was no opposition testimony, and the hearing concluded without action.
Next, the committee heard House Bill 2643, also from Rep. Senate, the “Hope for Missouri Patients Act,” which would expand right-to-try access for individualized treatments such as gene therapies, enzyme replacement therapies, and substrate reduction therapies for patients with rare or debilitating diseases. Supporters, including the Goldwater Institute, a parent of a child with a rare disease, and Americans for Prosperity, said the bill could help patients access customized treatments sooner and reduce red tape. The sponsor and witnesses emphasized that the bill would not require insurance coverage and is meant to help patients who cannot wait for lengthy clinical trial or FDA pathways. No opposition testimony was offered.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 3204 from Rep. Senate, which would create a tax credit to encourage private donations to prevention resource centers that work on substance misuse prevention. Supporters from prevention organizations and advocacy groups said the credit would strengthen local prevention coalitions, reduce future treatment and criminal justice costs, and stabilize funding for services such as school education, early intervention, and suicide prevention. One opponent warned that Planned Parenthood could qualify as a prevention resource center and receive tax credits, but supporters said they had no concern about that. The hearing ended with no vote or other committee action, and the committee adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Crime of physically assaulting a hospital or clinic security officer established 2/25/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I could imagine that. But just thinking about where we draw the line, I guess that's the thing.
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- I could imagine in a medical clinic.
- I could imagine that.<00:12:02.399><c> Um,</c><00:12:02.800><c> but</c><00:12:03.040><c> just</c><00:
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/12/2026 - House Rural Economic Development
House Rural Economic Development Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- And so imagine, imagine, you have other videos? No, ma'am, just this.
- Imagine, if you will, if you are customs and border... ...videos. I've seen them.
- Imagine, if you will, if you are customs and border, you're at the port of entry and you have to stand
Summary:
The committee began with a presentation on modernization of the DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona. Testimony from local officials and port authority representatives described the port as outdated, flood-prone, and a major congestion and safety concern because CBP equipment and officers are positioned near the international boundary and stormwater/sewer infrastructure. Speakers said the port is vital to local and state commerce, estimated modernization could cost $1.5 billion to $2 billion, and requested state support and letters of support for federal advocacy. Committee members discussed the economic and safety impacts, and leadership said a joint letter would be prepared.
The committee then considered several bills. HB 2237 would appropriate $4.5 million for Apache Junction’s Superstition Trails and a visitor gateway; it passed 4-2. HB 2926, the Workforce Housing Accelerator Act, would create expedited permitting for workforce housing, exempt the state portion of prime contracting tax for such projects, and adjust bond-related rules; after an amendment, it passed 6-1. HB 2113 would require RUCO to intervene in utility rate cases when proposed residential rate increases are 100% or more; testimony focused on large rate hikes in rural areas versus RUCO’s limited staff and budget, and the bill passed 5-1 with some members asking for continued discussion about RUCO’s priorities.
The committee also passed HB 2824, which authorizes local governments to establish voluntary C-PACE programs for financing commercial property improvements through special assessments, with supporters saying it would help attract investment without using state general funds. HB 2939, the “Lucid bill,” would add a rural-location tax credit tied to large qualifying investments and new jobs; Lucid Motors testified that it would support advanced manufacturing and rural job creation, and the bill passed unanimously. The committee adjourned after noting HB 2950 would be held due to time and heard first at the next meeting.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Early Learning & Human Services Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Early Learning & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- As you can imagine, our unhoused youth challenges in Washington State are immense.
- And if you can imagine, this is a very vulnerable time for young people.
- I can't imagine trying to navigate this world as a 19-year-old, finding housing, finding a job, doing
- Just imagine what the resources could be in urban areas versus rural areas.
Keywords:
housing assistance, youth, foster care, pilot program, social services, terminology correction, healthcare, regulatory compliance, department reorganization, Washington, DCYF, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, accountability board, oversight board, child welfare, juvenile rehabilitation, juvenile justice, early learning, family preservation, children and families
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We are worth the possibility of imagining a better future where illnesses due to heat exposure are preventable
- Just imagine that.
- Imagine being in a small space with no ventilation, it being 90 degrees, and working from home. ...working
- So you can imagine anyone who works in the outdoors going through this type of experience. ...going through
Keywords:
heat illness prevention, workplace safety, Texas Workforce Commission, advisory board, employee rights, administrative penalties, training requirements, employee training, occupational health, employer penalties, worker rights, heat illness, volunteer firefighter, volunteer emergency responder, emergency medical services volunteer, EMS volunteer, firefighter, fire department, emergency services, declared disaster
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine if tomorrow you had to fully restart your life with young children.
- Imagine working so diligently to get a new safe home, a new safe phone number, only to have your abuser
- Imagine if tomorrow you had to fully restart your life with young children.
- Imagine working so diligently to get a new safe home, a new safe phone number, only to have your abuser
Keywords:
SB 213, Texas insurance, Insurance Code, Chapter 551, Chapter 541, bundling, tying arrangement, cross-selling, homeowners insurance, residential property insurance, auto insurance, personal automobile insurance, consumer protection, unfair trade practice, deceptive insurance practice, property and casualty insurer, Lloyd's plan, county mutual, reciprocal exchange, farm mutual
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and took up several pending bills, first reporting SB 1006 favorably after adopting a committee substitute that adds quarterly ZIP-code-level reporting to TDI on insurer declinations, cancellations, and nonrenewals. The committee also adopted substitutes and favorably reported SB 388, which adds nuclear to a credit program and excludes batteries from the dispatchable definition; SB 917; SB 504, which narrows reporting requirements for certain local entities, raises a salary threshold, and authorizes AG injunctive relief; SB 925, which clarifies that federal match dollars are included in a PLA-related prohibition; and SB 815, which removes downcoding references and focuses on AI use in prior authorization. SB 815 advanced on an 8-2 vote, while SB 388 advanced 6-3 and the others were reported 9-0 or 6-0 as noted.
The committee then heard testimony on SB 378, which would prohibit aestheticians and cosmetologists from administering injections or using prescriptive medical devices unless legally authorized and would clarify TDLR disciplinary authority. The author and a retired neurosurgeon testified that unsafe, unauthorized injections pose real patient risks, and a TDLR witness said the bill addresses a long-standing regulatory gap. SB 378 was left pending after testimony. The committee also heard SB 1252, aimed at reducing municipal permitting barriers for residential backup power systems; the author and industry witnesses said city permitting is costly and inconsistent, while municipal utility representatives and advocates said the substitute preserved safety and utility oversight. That bill was also left pending.
Additional bills heard but left pending included SB 1172, which would let LPs and LLCs sell their own property without a real estate license; SB 681, which would extend engineer license renewal periods and apply similar flexibility to engineering firms; SB 918, a TDLR cleanup bill for orthotics and prosthetics exemptions; SB 1343, which would require data brokers to post a clear link explaining Texans’ privacy rights and how to exercise them; SB 213, which would prohibit forced bundling of residential property and auto insurance while preserving voluntary discounts; SB 610, which would codify TDLR’s anti-trafficking unit; and SCR 8, expressing opposition to a central bank digital currency over privacy, security, and financial-stability concerns. Public testimony on SB 1343 and SB 213 was generally supportive, with consumer and advocacy groups emphasizing privacy, competition, and survivor safety, and the committee closed the day with those measures and others left pending.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Once transportation is placed into an IEP, we can imagine a student that is in some certain condition
- So you can imagine that I live in a district where my local public school is failing.
- So you can imagine that I live in a district where my local public school is failing.
- And then, as those seats become available, you can imagine more children moving out of that district,
- imagine imagine we have dissertations so imagine imagine we have this<00:36:36.800><c> this</c><00:36
Summary:
The Education Policy Committee opened a hearing on HB 748, which would establish a local education freedom account (EFA) program. The prime sponsor, Rep. Kevin Verville, described the bill as enabling legislation that would let local voters decide whether to create a local EFA program by petition and ballot vote, with a 60% threshold to approve or repeal it. He argued that public education is about funding rather than a specific school building, said the proposal would expand parental choice, and cited Deerfield’s move from a single high school option to multiple tuitioned options as an example of local flexibility.
Verville said the local EFA would be funded at twice the state adequacy amount, with the district matching the state portion, while other aid categories such as free and reduced meals, English language learner, and special education aid would not be doubled. He said students using a local EFA would still count in average daily membership, that unspent EFA funds would revert to the district, and that the bill would prohibit double-dipping with other scholarship or EFA programs. He also said special education services would remain under district discretion and that local EFA participants would still take statewide assessments for accountability.
Committee members pressed him on several issues, especially special education, transportation, and fairness. Rep. Woodcock and Rep. Murray asked whether districts would still have to provide special education and transportation services if a student used a local EFA; Verville responded that special education would remain in the local district at district discretion, while transportation would generally become the family’s responsibility unless already required in an IEP. Rep. Cornell raised an equity concern about no income eligibility cap, asking whether higher-income families should receive the same public support; Verville replied that New Hampshire does not means-test public education and that the local EFA is a public funding mechanism, not a tuition subsidy that would cover full private-school costs. No vote or committee action was taken in the portion provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Peggy Bennett departing member remarks 5/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Natural Resources Subcommittee Feb 9th, 2026 at 10:30 am
A&B Natural Resources Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm just trying to imagine that thousands of acres or like one acre or like a foot square.
- So anyway, whatever land they've got available imagine they'll just try to fit.
- I would imagine they're also in high demand. This. Thank you for the question.
Keywords:
education funding, concurrent enrollment, school aid, Oklahoma State Regents, permanent school funds, higher education, revolving fund, court reporters, salaries, legislation, employment compensation, state administration, Oklahoma, community development, infrastructure, economic development, local government, financing, pooled finance, Oklahoma Emission Reduction
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 3rd, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Environment & Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- There could be many opportunities that we're not imagining as we move forward. good to the environment
- I mean, there could be many opportunities that we're not imagining it as we statute.
- I mean, there could be many opportunities that we're not imagining as we statutorily make it more expensive
Keywords:
waste management, energy, climate action, environmental regulations, fair treatment, renewable energy, sustainability, emissions, climate commitment act, environmental regulation, trade regulation, facility compliance, reporting obligations, energy laws, compliance, business impact, alternative fuel, carbon reduction, aviation, energy production
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I ran this bill last year, but had the legislature included in it, and you can only imagine how that.
- I ran this bill last year, but had the legislature included in it, and you can only imagine how that
- I would imagine, I know a lot of the counties have come up and they're probably going to be coming to
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from January 20, 2026. It then heard and introduced RS 32949, a proposal from Rep. Bruce Skaug to add rats—specifically Norway rats and roof rats—to the statutory list of pests. Skaug said the change would not alter authority or substance, but would help address rat infestations in parts of Boise and Ada County. The motion to introduce passed without opposition.
Next, the committee considered RS 32963C1 from Rep. Bruce, which would expand public comment opportunities at public meetings for governing bodies, excluding the legislature. Members raised questions about whether the language was broad enough and whether it could affect party central committees or private ballot processes; legislative counsel and another member noted that precinct committeemen are not governing bodies under Idaho law and would not be affected. Bruce said the bill was prompted by a constituent concern from eastern Idaho about being unable to speak openly at a governing body meeting. The committee voted to introduce the RS, with some members noting they would want clearer language and more information at a future hearing.
The committee then received an informational presentation from JFAC Co-Chair Rep. Josh Tanner on budget and fiscal-note issues. Tanner emphasized that fiscal notes should be as accurate as possible, warned that cost increases in legislation can create future budget pressure, and urged members to consider offsetting savings measures. He discussed the state’s tight budget environment, revenue volatility, statutory spending drivers, and major cost areas such as education, corrections, and health and welfare. In response to questions, he explained that legislation affecting criminal penalties can increase corrections costs, described recidivism and reentry programs, and noted that local governments receive some state funds through sales tax distributions and inmate-related payments. No further action was taken on the budget presentation, and the chair said the committee would likely have a short meeting the following Wednesday.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I ran this bill last year, but had the legislature included in it, and you can only imagine how that
- I ran this bill last year, but had the legislature included in it, and you can only imagine how that
- I would imagine, I know a lot of the counties have come up and they're probably going to be coming to
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- only takes the requirement for Medicaid to stop doing the two-step program, which means, as you can imagine
- The program, as you can imagine, requires waiting long to see if a drug is effective.
- I imagine you're buying a package. you're buying a pack. Yeah.
Bills:
SB191, HB84, HB79, SB132, HB108, HB109, HB110, HB114, HB118, HB120, HB122, HB124, HB126, HB128, HB129, HB131
Keywords:
postpartum depression, mental health, Medicaid, screening, education, maternal health, Chiropractic, Board of Chiropractic Examiners, license renewal, continuing education, election procedures, off-label, pharmacists, medical treatment, state board of pharmacy, employment protection, SB132, Alabama, controlled substances, Schedule I
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Feb 4th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- natural disasters, hurricanes and tropical storms caused TV's from when the storm damage, as you can imagine
- prohibits moved from going down that road and the past in policy wise last one. >> Is that I got to imagine
- As you can imagine, I'm taking it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Should schools ban immigration enforcement without a warrant? 2/18/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And can you imagine if that woman was in an abusive relationship?
- Just imagine having to relive that whole experience and being asked questions.
- So imagine how disheartened I am that we are...
- So imagine how disheartened I am that we are discussing rolling this back again.
- And I know I can never imagine how you feeling, you know, losing your son like that.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established, then adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report for the day. The chamber first took up HB 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill would remove strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is done at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, including Reps. Cross, Nixon, and Eskamani, argued the bill did not provide enough notice to future buyers and renters and could create health and disclosure concerns. The bill passed 87-24.
The House then passed HB 145 on suits against the government, which Rep. McFarland said updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps for the first time since 2010, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident with future automatic increases, aligning the statute of limitations with private claims, and allowing governments to settle above the caps if they choose. He said the bill would make redress more accessible without eliminating the liability shield. The bill passed 104-7.
The chamber then considered CS/HB 289 on civil liability for the wrongful death of an unborn child, a bill by Rep. Greco that would amend the Wrongful Death Act to allow parents and other survivors to bring claims for the death of an unborn child, while exempting the mother and lawful medical care provided within the standard of care. Debate centered on whether the bill could affect abortion access, fertility treatment, miscarriage care, surrogacy, and liability for doctors, friends, family members, and others. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow the bill or add carve-outs for abortion, fertility care, surrogates, perinatal professionals, rape/incest/human trafficking situations, and to require the mother’s consent before suit; sponsors and opponents argued over whether these changes would prevent frivolous lawsuits or instead create loopholes and weaken the bill. None of the amendments were adopted during the portion of the transcript provided.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-01-15 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And can you imagine if that woman was in an abusive relationship?
- Just imagine having to relive that whole experience and being asked questions.
- So imagine how disheartened I am that we are So imagine how disheartened I am that we are discussing
- And I know I can never imagine how you're feeling, you know, losing your son like that.
- And I know I can never imagine how you feeling, you know, losing your son like that.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present, then adopted the special order report for the day. The chamber took up House Bill 167 on former phosphate mining lands. Sponsor Rep. McClure said the bill removes strict liability for previously mined phosphate lands if a Department of Health study is completed at the owner’s request and the former mining status is recorded publicly. Opponents, led by Rep. Cross and others, argued the bill relies too heavily on buyer-beware principles and does not adequately notify future buyers or renters. The bill passed 87-24 after debate.
Members then considered House Bill 145 on suits against the government. Rep. McFarland said it updates Florida’s sovereign immunity caps, raising them to $500,000 per person and $1 million per incident, with a later automatic increase, while preserving the liability shield and improving access to compensation for people harmed by government negligence. The bill also aligns the statute of limitations with private claims and allows entities to settle above the cap. After brief debate, the House passed the bill 104-7.
The House next debated CS/HB 289 on wrongful death for an unborn child, which would expand Florida’s Wrongful Death Act to allow claims involving unborn children and their parents. The bill prompted extensive questioning and debate about damages, definitions, medical care, surrogacy, and whether the measure could affect abortion access or expose doctors, friends, family members, and surrogates to lawsuits. Multiple amendments sought to carve out protections for mothers, health care providers, abortion care, perinatal professionals, surrogates, and victims of rape, incest, or human trafficking, but each was defeated. The final vote on the bill itself was 33-78, so the motion failed and the bill did not advance.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 108 Part 2 May 2nd, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's a lot of attorneys involved in this process, as you can imagine.
- <c> so</c><00:41:03.480><c> these</c><00:41:03.720><c> were</c><00:41:03.960><c> some</c> you can imagine
- And so these were some you can imagine.
- So, my the representative from Penrose, as you can imagine, when you have such a large, monumental piece
- it's it's an issue, cuz you can imagine it's it's an issue<01:03:54.680><c> um</c><01:03:54.800><c>
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- As you can imagine, it's a pivotal point.
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- </c><00:57:24.319><c> I</c><00:57:24.559><c> imagine</c> required within the 72 hours.
- I imagine required within the 72 hours.
- I imagine just<00:57:25.200><c> from</c><00:57:25.520><c> an</c><00:57:25.839><c> administrative</c><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26
Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Imagine your mother's in assisted living. Imagine you have a fire. Imagine you call 911.
- Imagine you have a disabled child living in a group home.
- Imagine is really a common-sense bill.
- </c> Imagine you have a fire. Imagine you have a fire.
- </c> Imagine you call 911. Imagine you call 911.
Keywords:
workplace regulations, employee rights, meal breaks, rest breaks, exemptions, paid leave, small employers, employment law, Minnesota Statutes, workforce development, HF4569, Minnesota Paid Leave Law, protected leave, seasonal employee, seasonal worker, hospitality, hospitality industry, DEED, Department of Employment and Economic Development, employer certification