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KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Workforce Investment(2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- When I took office back in January of 2017, our leadership decided to take bold measures to transform
- to transform this Commonwealth measures to transform this Commonwealth to<00:03:45.799><c> one</c><00
- House Bill 398 would prevent them from requesting an inspection unless they are a current employee or
- </c><00:18:24.840><c> kosha</c><00:18:25.280><c> from</c> to prevent kosha from to prevent kosha from
- </c><00:20:04.320><c> them</c> danger House Bill 398 would prevent them danger House Bill 398 would prevent
Summary:
The House Standing Committee on Economic Development and Workforce Investment met for its first 2025 session meeting, took roll, and established a quorum. The committee adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 398, an act relating to occupational safety and health, before hearing testimony. Sponsor Representative Walker Thomas said the bill is intended to align Kentucky’s occupational safety and health rules more closely with federal standards, provide clearer reference points for employers, and improve consistency and compliance while maintaining worker safety. He also explained that the substitute added and clarified a de minimis citation provision and defined “qualified representative,” and he noted a typo in the substitute would be corrected on the floor.
Members asked whether the bill would change Kentucky’s OSHA structure or affect state offices, and Thomas said Kentucky remains a state-plan state with its own offices and enforcement staff, and that the bill would not eliminate those offices. He said the measure is meant to streamline rules and clarify that certain notices would carry no penalty when there is no substantial impact on safety or health. He also said employers must be given an opportunity to be present for inspections, typically with 45 minutes to an hour to arrange representation.
Opposition testimony came from Dustin Ryan Stadler of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO and Gerald Atkins of Working Strategies 2 on behalf of the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council. They argued the bill weakens worker protections, reduces accountability, limits who may request inspections, and could prevent family members from seeking inspections after a fatal workplace incident. Stadler described a fatal construction accident he witnessed in 2006 and said OSHA protections exist for a reason. Atkins cited workplace deaths and injuries, said the bill would go beyond prior 2021 changes, and warned that allowing Franklin Circuit Court to award uncapped costs and attorney fees against OSHA could chill enforcement. Several members then questioned whether federal standards are sufficient, with supporters saying the bill simply aligns Kentucky with federal rules and opponents arguing Kentucky should retain the ability to keep stronger protections for certain industries. No final vote on House Bill 398 was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So our regulatory structure didn't prevent that from coming to the market.
- The next line down, the blue line that you see, is preventive care, which is good.
- How do we measure that?
- And I haven't really heard any discussion on that topic of more preventive care.
- Takeaway number two: shopping actively in the ACA market had a measurable price tag.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- particular importance for us because children with disabilities are disproportionately subjected to these measures
- The bill emphasizes de-escalation strategies and less restrictive interventions to prevent crisis situations
- At its core, House Bill 120 is about safety, dignity, and prevention.
- Either timeout, Seems like a mellow, mellow measure.
- capsular clouding and a laser application to structures within the ocular interior segment for the prevention
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a suicide prevention program, a justice-involved veterans program where we work with incarcerated
- Is that you're measuring the success of TBC as well? Yes, sir.
- Every single one of our appropriate mediations, which relates to these programs, has performance measures
- efforts on posts and provide critical education, including mental health first aid and suicide prevention
- The lack of timeliness prevents the military members and their spouse applicants from being able to easily
Keywords:
SB 651, Texas Government Code, Section 434.032, veterans county service office, county veterans services, commissioners court, county executive official, county administration, local government, veterans affairs, veterans benefits, county oversight, reporting structure, public administration, large counties, population 200,000 or more, mental health, veterans, community support, grant program
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1355 recognizes its author, our colleague Senator Parker, to explain the measure.
- nearly half a million dollars in unpaid invoices for months, but the resulting credit holds have prevented
- lays out Senate Bill 1378 and recognizes our colleague Senator Parker, the author, to explain the measure
- Senate Bill 1378 provides a narrow exemption for one very limited, specific purpose and prevents business
- SB 1378 is narrowly bracketed to apply only to this one specific acquisition, preventing unintended consequences
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security
Summary:
The Senate Committee on State Affairs resumed consideration of several pending bills, first taking up Senate Bills 667, 1349, 1585, and 2312. After inviting testimony had already been heard, no members of the public came forward to testify on any of those measures, and the committee closed public testimony and left all four bills pending.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1355, which Senator Parker explained as a committee substitute aimed at helping Texas distillers recover unpaid invoices from wholesalers. The substitute would require distillers to invoice at the time of purchase, send a demand letter if payment terms are violated, and allow complaints to be filed with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, which could determine an appropriate penalty based on the facts. Natasha Dehart of Bent Distilling Company testified in support, describing serious cash-flow problems and unpaid invoices from a Texas wholesaler that had forced layoffs, late vendor payments, and operational strain. No one testified against the bill, and it was left pending.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 1378, a narrowly tailored local bill for a Carrollton facility recently acquired by Sazerac that employs more than 1,000 Texans. Senator Parker said the bill would create a limited exemption to avoid forcing the company to shut down or move because of current permit restrictions, while preserving the three-tier system and preventing the company from selling wine to itself. A Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission resource witness said the bill was drafted so it would not open the door to broader industry changes. Mason Moreland testified against the bill as filed, arguing it gave special treatment to one company and failed to address broader problems in the wine industry, including direct-to-consumer sales and permit issues. After questions from senators, public testimony closed and SB 1378 was left pending. The committee then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- It must look at technically and economically feasible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including
- It must look at technically and economically feasible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. the
- facility it must look at technically and economically feasible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- So this is an efficiency measure, even though it looks like it's taking more time.
- From our perspective, this is a straightforward and important measure that ensures all power generation
Summary:
The committee heard several bills and took testimony on each. SB 6013 would update ski lift terminology in State Parks law to include aerial tramways, tows, and conveyors; the sponsor and Washington State Parks said it is a simple technical update and a companion to a House bill previously passed by the committee. SB 6291 would extend from two to four years the time a non-certified on-site wastewater inspector may work under supervision before becoming certified; the sponsor and local public health witnesses said the change would help retain staff because the certification exam is difficult, offered only twice a year, and often results in turnover if the deadline is missed.
The committee also heard ESB 6246, which would change policy for emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the Climate Commitment Act. The bill would require Ecology to produce a new report on post-2034 allowance reductions and leakage risk, and would require EITEs to submit periodic assessments of technically and economically feasible emissions-reduction options, reviewed by a licensed engineer. Supporters said the bill is a necessary first step to plan for decarbonization while keeping industry in Washington; environmental groups urged stronger third-party verification and clearer reporting, while industry groups supported the general framework but asked for changes on leakage analysis, confidentiality, and penalties. Ecology supported the overall direction but raised concerns about implementation language and resource needs.
Finally, SSB 5982 would expand Clean Energy Transformation Act coverage to include port districts that distribute electricity and certain large self-generating or affected market customers, while preserving some exemptions for pre-existing cogeneration and certain PUDs. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes so all new generation is subject to clean electricity standards, especially as ports and data centers explore behind-the-meter or fossil generation. Opponents from industrial and business groups argued the bill could sweep in facilities that were not intended to be covered and could create additional costs during a period of tight power supply. Ecology and Commerce testified that the bill would clarify CETA but noted possible effects on no-cost allowance allocations under the Climate Commitment Act. No votes or final actions were taken in the hearing.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 28, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- It prevents the bullying of one child against another.
- It prevents the It stops cyber abuse.
- </c> And even more importantly, it prevents And even more importantly, it prevents suicide<03:18:10.080
- ><c> identified</c><04:01:35.520><c> as</c> will prevent entities identified as will prevent entities
- </c><04:11:54.319><c> supply</c> system to predict and prevent supply system to predict and prevent supply
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Election Laws Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Election Laws
Transcript Highlights:
- This measure takes a subject. with Senator Bill Driscoll.
- This measure takes a subject.
- In the city known as the town of Randolph, this measure takes a substantial step forward to make Randolph
- And we have enough time for recounts and other such measures.
- It would have made it easier to find improperly spoiled ballots and prevent them from being discarded
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Election Laws held a hearing on several election-related bills, with most testimony focused on voting access, ballot administration, and election procedures. Senator Driscoll testified for S. 509, a Randolph home rule petition to require bilingual ballots in English and Haitian Creole, and Randolph officials and community members strongly supported it, saying it would improve access, confidence, and participation for Haitian Creole speakers. Other speakers, including advocates and residents, described language barriers as a form of voter suppression and urged favorable action.
Leader Donato testified on H. 822, which would remove the word “physical” from the absentee voting disability standard, and on a bill to raise the signature threshold for creating political designations and allow dormant designations to be dissolved. Senator Rausch testified on several bills, including one expanding the State Ballot Law Commission’s jurisdiction over presidential primary candidate placement and a broader elections infrastructure bill that would change registration deadlines, primary dates, reporting systems, ballot design, mail voting procedures, and voter outreach. Representative Cattelda also testified on a bill to rename the ballot title for governor’s councilor to “governor’s counselor.”
The Massachusetts Town Clerks Association, through Tom Joyce and Ben Kaufman, said it supported a number of the bills and offered local election administration expertise. Former Representative Lenny Mera and Sandra Cato testified for S. 536, a bill on accountability for defective and spoiled ballots, citing a disputed 2022 Revere recount and arguing that spoiled ballots should be documented and publicly inspectable so improperly rejected ballots are not lost. Emma Chinman of Partners in Democracy supported multiple reforms, including the elections infrastructure bill and a bill allowing unenrolled voters to serve on boards of registrars. After testimony concluded, the committee accepted written testimony by email and then adjourned without taking any votes.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- disrupts, disturbs, or otherwise impedes the orderly conduct of legislative proceedings for each measure
- individuals with autism and pervasive developmental disorders and placed the qualifications for BHT-preventive
- oversight, including compensation. conversations about qualifications without causing disruption or preventing
- , we would like to respectfully highlight that this proposed legislation does not seem to offer measurable
- District Six and children with disabilities and they have called and shared their support of this measure
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- What would prevent them from trying to do that now, in having the group work together, realizing that
- What would prevent them from trying to do that now, in having the group work together, realizing that
- For the first measure, HCR 33, to see if we could potentially move the post office in Pearl City for
- For the first measure, HCR 33, to see if we could potentially move the post office in Pearl City for
- I'd like to pass this measure out as is. Any discussion? If not, Senator Chang, I vote yes.
Summary:
The Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs heard two concurrent resolutions. HCR 33 proposed asking the U.S. Postmaster General to relocate the Pearl City Post Office from Kamehameha Highway and Acacia Road to Navy property on the Pearl City Peninsula. Testifiers, including Pearl City Neighborhood Board chair Larry Verrett and resident Lena Ala Baiton, supported the move, citing severe congestion, narrow access, safety concerns, and the potential to improve traffic flow and support transit-oriented development. Members noted a similar Senate measure had already passed, and HCR 33 was recommended to pass unamended.
The committee then considered HCR 157, which would establish a task force to simplify permitting for enhanced economic development and coordinate state and intergovernmental permitting processes. Testimony in support was submitted by representatives connected to DBED/HHFDC and others. In discussion, members questioned whether such a task force was necessary, what projects it would address, how often it would meet, whether it could include housing and local-level projects, and what the cost might be; the response was that the resolution would provide more structure, no similar project had been executed before, and costs were not yet known but could be addressed later. The committee ultimately recommended HCR 157 pass unamended, and the recommendation was adopted without objection.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 2/23/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee.
- 00:03:29.680><c> health</c><00:03:30.120><c> and</c><00:03:30.360><c> safety</c><00:03:30.840><c> measures
- </c><00:03:31.440><c> by</c> additional health and safety measures by additional health and safety measures
- </c><00:42:33.720><c> around</c> the program integrity measures around the program integrity measures
- It was all preventable.
Bills:
HF3542
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Paul, that has prevented many suicides with that higher barrier.
- </c><01:09:12.679><c> as</c> soundproofing and privacy measures as soundproofing and privacy measures
- are in place, we can get it resurfaced to prevent any further damage.
- are in place, we can get it resurfaced to prevent any further damage.
- <01:37:17.920><c> prevent</c><01:37:18.360><c> any</c><01:37:18.639><c> further</c> resurfaced to prevent
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
Labor & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- when necessary to protect the worker's life or for the administration of medical and therapeutic measures
- when necessary to protect the worker's life or provide administration of medical and therapeutic measures
- Our goal is to eliminate injuries through improvements in workplace safety and preventative strategies
- "Our goal is to eliminate injuries through improvements in workplace safety and preventative strategies
- injury and ongoing health care needs, whether that's to care for a chronic illness or general preventative
Keywords:
workers' compensation, industrial insurance, injured workers, medical provider network, occupational health, occupational medicine, medical care access, L&I, Department of Labor and Industries, self-insured employers, state fund claims, utilization review, provider credentialing, provider network, treatment guidelines, evidence-based medicine, claims management, claims managers, temporary total disability, permanent partial disability
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Human Services Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- A clear example of how temporary crisis measures are often used to introduce policies that later become
- It prevents local governments from being placed in legally uncertain situations where they lack basic
- And it prevents Washington taxpayers from absorb... ...situations where they lack basic information.
- It prevents Washington taxpayers from absorbing the costs of federal detention without reimbursement
- our local jail... ...for example of valid judicial warrant, prevents our local jails from being used
Summary:
The Senate Human Services Committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 5917, which would change how the Department of Corrections and Department of Health distribute abortion medications from state stockpiles. Staff and the bill sponsor said the measure would remove pricing restrictions, allow the medications to be donated or sold more flexibly to health care providers, and help avoid expiration of existing supplies. Supporters, including the Washington State Women’s Commission, the governor’s health policy advisor, DOH, physicians, and Pro-Choice Washington, said the bill would improve access to medication abortion and miscarriage care, especially for people facing barriers. Opponents argued it would expand state involvement in abortion, shift costs to taxpayers, and raise safety concerns. No vote was taken on the bill in the hearing portion shown.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 6080, which would require written contracts before local jails accept people in federal custody and would prohibit some out-of-state transfers absent a valid judicial warrant. Senator Cleveland said the bill was prompted by a situation in Clark County and was intended to provide clarity, reimbursement, and accountability for local governments. Supporters from the Latino Community Fund, the Association of Counties, and the City of Vancouver said it would protect taxpayers and local discretion. The sheriffs’ association supported some of the bill’s goals but raised concerns about unintended consequences for routine federal arrests and wanted more clarification. The hearing on SB 6080 was then closed.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6085, which would revise the Institutional Welfare Account, formerly the incarcerated individual betterment fund, to require more input from incarcerated people and their families on how the funds are spent and to change some allowable uses. The sponsor said the bill would ensure the account reflects current needs and supports family contact, reentry, and institutional safety. Testimony was mixed: the Washington State Reentry Council supported the concept but objected to requiring legislative appropriations and to using the funds for reentry services; a Department of Corrections representative supported the intent but raised concerns about removing law library funding without replacement. After testimony, the committee moved into executive session and considered several bills and amendments, including SB 5940, SB 5945, SB 5957, and SB 5966. Multiple amendments were offered and mostly failed on SB 5940 and SB 5945, while one amendment on SB 5945 passed. The committee advanced SB 5940, SB 5957, and SB 5966 with due-pass recommendations, and the transcript ends with the committee adjourning after the final action on SB 5966.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Employment and Retirement Committee Apr 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- employees varies from contract to contract, with no statutory requirements for warning or corrective measures
- So it's one way to try this out and see if it will prevent some of the problems that they've had.
- Social Security also prevents more than 1.4 million older Californians from living in poverty and lessens
- Social Security also prevents more than 1.4 million older Californians from living in poverty and lessens
- In the middle of all the federal chaos last week, this administration has also effectively prevented
Summary:
The committee heard several labor and employment measures. AB 465 would require local public employers, at a union’s request, to negotiate minimum disciplinary and grievance procedures in MOUs, including progressive discipline, just-cause protections, grievance appeal rights, and paid release time for representatives. Supporters, including AFSCME and SEIU, said it would create fairer and more consistent due process protections for local government workers; opponents from county and city groups argued it would impose binding arbitration and rigid discipline rules that could undermine local flexibility and accountability. The bill passed on a 5-0 vote and was re-referred to Appropriations.
AB 792 would allow court interpreter bargaining to be consolidated when multiple regions are negotiating at the same time. The author and the California Federation of Interpreters said the change would reduce repeated bargaining, improve efficiency, and help address interpreter recruitment and retention. There was no opposition, but some members questioned whether the proposal would really solve wage and staffing problems; the bill passed 5-0 and was placed on hold. AB 1309, which would improve Cal Fire firefighter compensation by tying salaries more closely to comparable local fire departments, drew strong support from firefighters and no opposition. Members praised Cal Fire’s work and the bill passed 7-0 and was held for add-ons.
The committee also approved AJR 8, a resolution urging protection of Social Security and opposing federal cuts or office closures. Supporters said Social Security is essential to seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and children, and warned that reductions would increase poverty and homelessness. One member objected to naming political figures in the resolution, but the measure still passed 7-0 and was held. AB 1247, which would require contracted-out school classified workers to meet the same training and qualification standards as direct hires and address related retirement contributions, passed 5-2 despite opposition from county superintendents and school administrators who said it would add costs and limit contracting flexibility. Finally, AB 288, which would authorize PERB to act when the NLRB fails to remedy labor claims by a deadline, passed 6-0 with strong union support and no opposition.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 20, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- But from a plan perspective, emergency room utilization is an important measure to track.
- Utilization management involves measures used to ensure... Overall health outcomes.
- Preventative screening, which was House Bill 241, eliminated co-pays for skin cancer screenings.
- Federal guidelines require us to cover screening, preventative screenings for our employees.
- So a mammogram, skin cancer screenings, anything preventative is covered. Hello. Thank you, Mr.
Summary:
The Budget Committee met with a quorum and took up several bills. HB 677, relating to state-covered fertility preservation for employees undergoing cancer treatment, was introduced as coverage for egg and sperm preservation for up to three years, with an estimated fiscal impact of about $813,000. After brief questions and no public testimony or amendments, the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably. The committee then considered CS/HB 59, which would reform Florida’s wrongful incarceration compensation process by extending the filing deadline from 90 days to two years, removing the clean-hands requirement, and allowing exonerees to choose between the state compensation process and a civil lawsuit; it was supported by the City of Flagler Beach and passed unanimously. CS/HB 1313, which recreates the Resilient Florida Trust Fund in the Department of Environmental Protection before its scheduled termination in 2025, also passed unanimously after supportive testimony from advocacy groups.
The committee received a lengthy presentation from the Department of Management Services on the State Group Insurance Program and the recent Revenue Estimating Conference. The presentation covered enrollment, revenues and expenditures, rising medical and pharmacy costs, emergency room utilization, GLP-1 drug spending, and options for tighter formulary and utilization management. Members asked about ER cost growth, GLP-1 coverage and copays, PBM oversight and potential conflicts, avoidable ER visits, cancer screening claims, dental and vision costs, specialty drug biosimilars, and possible savings from more restrictive pharmacy models. DMS said it would follow up on several questions and noted ongoing work on cancer coordination, preventive screening, biomarker testing, and a proposed member-facing benefits platform.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on HB 301, which would raise sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $1 million and $3 million, align limitations periods with private claims, and allow government entities to settle above the caps without a claims bill. Local governments, school-related entities, and county and city associations opposed the bill, warning of major fiscal impacts, higher insurance costs, and pressure on services; several speakers urged smaller increases or a tiered approach. Proponents, including families affected by catastrophic injury or death, argued the current caps are too low and the claims bill process is inefficient and unfair. After debate, the bill passed on a recorded vote, with some members voting no, and was reported favorably.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Mar 12th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- There is nothing in this bill that prevents individuals like the ones that you've heard from this morning
- that finally helped them and prevented any further injuries.
- This bill ensures children are protected, vulnerable children are protected, while also preventing the
- I know it's unbelievably painful, but hopefully this will be a small measure of progress to make sure
- Hopefully this will be a small measure of progress to make sure nothing like this can happen again.
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs met with a quorum and considered five bills. SB 1174, by Senator Jones, would simplify the process for transferring a family foster home license when a foster parent moves within Florida. A friendly amendment clarified that the transfer applies to the same licensed person, not a different individual, and directs DCF to prioritize amended licenses. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
SB 558, by Chair Grall, created a framework for voluntary post-adoption contact agreements between adoptive and biological parents, including contact with siblings, with court filing and enforcement procedures. A strike-all amendment changed the child’s party status age from 14 to 12, required court filing in the adoption case, set a preponderance standard, and moved the effective date to January 1, 2026. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 1626, also by Chair Grall, was substantially revised by a strike-all addressing unaccompanied alien children reporting and custody procedures, military family child protective investigations, domestic violence shelter certification, children’s services councils, criminal-background exemptions, group home rates, subcontractor indemnification, child care licensing extensions, small residential group home fire suppression rules, and missing-child jurisdiction issues. After testimony both supporting and opposing parts of the bill, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
SB 738, by Senator Burton, updated child care and early learning licensing rules, including expedited licensing for compliant providers, faster background screening and provisional licensure, online training/testing, exemptions for certain military and employer-provided child care, and removal of a residential insurance provision from the bill. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. SB 304, by Senator Sharief, known as Patterson’s Law, addressed child abuse investigations involving rare genetic or metabolic conditions that can mimic abuse. The strike-all required more detailed medical analysis in reports, allowed second opinions, and set procedures for experienced physician review and judicial resolution. After extensive testimony from affected families, advocates, and DCF, the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. At the end, Senators Harrell and Rouson asked to be recorded as voting favorably on additional bills, and the committee adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 26th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in a 2023 report analyzing data from 2000 to
- No excuses and no halfway measures.
- And we pushed for the passage of the Alien Land Law to prevent Japanese Americans from owning the very
- With that, I respectfully ask for an aye vote on this measure. Senator Choi, you're recognized.
- I rise in strong support of this ballot measure, AB 2156, recognizing California Farmers Day.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The blower door test measures air leakage in homes, but in Idaho presents a real challenge.
- This path includes nine specific measures that can be implemented during construction, and data shows
- homes built using these measures perform as well as homes that pass the blower door test.
- I want to prevent what happened with electrical rules that, in my opinion, never should have happened
- I want to prevent what happened with electrical rules that, in my opinion, never should have happened
Summary:
The House Business Committee met with a quorum and first heard two pending DOPL fee-rule dockets. Michelle Bird presented Rule Docket 24-211-2501 for the Idaho State Contractors Board, explaining that annual registration and renewal fees would increase from $50 to $60 to help the board meet the statutory cash-balance requirement; she said the board had a 10% cash balance, had received no negative public comments, and industry groups supported the change. The committee asked about the fund balance, then approved the docket. Jessica Spoya then presented Rule Docket 24-2201-2501 for the Board of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety, saying fees would rise 15% to 20% to address a negative 8% cash balance and comply with Idaho Code. Members asked about the board’s finances, possible consolidation with other boards, and why the dealer-in-training fee was unchanged; the committee then approved that docket as well.
The committee next considered Rule Docket 24-2801-2501 for the Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board. Representative Graham moved to hold the docket subject to call of the chair so concerns could be worked out with the department before further action. The motion carried, and the rule was held in committee.
The final and most extensive item was Rule Docket 24-3930-2502, the Idaho Building Code Board’s proposed adoption of the 2024 building codes with Idaho amendments. Justin Touchstone described the proposal as a balance of safety, flexibility, and affordability, including changes related to mass timber, housing options, lithium-ion battery fire safety, garage heat detectors, and energy-code revisions that would replace some 2024 requirements with 2018 provisions or alternative prescriptive paths. Members raised concerns about specific language, including whole-house ventilation, fire alarm and sprinkler provisions, and whether some requirements were redundant or confusing between DOPL and the State Fire Marshal. Public testimony from the Idaho Association of Building Officials, the Idaho Home Builders Association, and the Association of Idaho Cities supported the update, emphasizing affordability and the long negotiated-rulemaking process. Despite that support, the committee first rejected a motion to hold the docket and then voted to reject the rule docket outright.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Feb 9th, 2026 at 06:32 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- While HB 294 is well-intentioned, it would impose immediate and measurable economic... I'm sorry.
- While HB294 is well-intentioned, it would impose immediate and measurable economic CRA.
- While HB 294 is well-intentioned, it would impose immediate and measurable economic harm on New Mexico
- the home is a proven method to reduce youth access, so we need to do more on the education front to prevent
- other states have established specific independent and strict packaging labeling requirements to prevent