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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And, as you may have seen, we tell them too they can't claim ignorance, or they can claim it, but not
- The employer may claim that they can't pay the worker because they haven't been paid by the contractor
- One of my own cases One of my own cases involved a baseless $5,000 claim.
- These bills claim to enforce prevailing wage compliance, but they actually extend state wage mandates
- These bills claim to enforce prevailing wage compliance, but they actually extend state wage mandates
Summary:
The hearing focused on several labor-related bills, especially proposals to give legislative employees the right to organize and collectively bargain, close a prevailing wage loophole for off-site prefabrication work, and strengthen enforcement against wage theft. Committee chairs opened the hearing by explaining the hybrid format and asking witnesses to keep testimony brief. Multiple legislators testified in support of the legislative staff union bill, saying staff deserve the same bargaining rights as other public employees and that unionization would improve pay, benefits, retention, and workplace dignity. Witnesses also discussed how the bill would likely be structured, with separate House and Senate bargaining arrangements or locals, and emphasized that it would only create the option to unionize, not require it.
A second major topic was the prevailing wage bill addressing off-site fabrication and prefabrication in construction. Union leaders, contractors, and workers described how more work is being shifted from job sites into shops, especially in sheet metal, HVAC, electrical, and pipefitting work, and argued that the law should treat that work the same as on-site construction when it is part of a public project. They said the current loophole lets some contractors underbid by paying lower wages off-site, while responsible contractors already pay prevailing wages in their shops. Supporters argued the bill would protect workers, preserve apprenticeship and training standards, improve safety and quality, and make enforcement easier through certified payroll and clearer definitions.
The committee also heard testimony on wage theft legislation. Representative Dan Donahue, the Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division, AFL-CIO representatives, and carpenters’ union witnesses described wage theft, misclassification, labor brokers, and tax fraud as widespread problems that hurt workers, honest contractors, and public revenues. They supported giving the Attorney General stronger enforcement tools, adding contractor accountability up the subcontracting chain, and protecting workers from retaliation and from delays that can cause claims to expire. A separate witness supported a bill to extend the statute of limitations for Wage Act cases while AG investigations are pending, and another supported changes to help hospital workers enforce timely payment rights. No votes were taken during the hearing; witnesses repeatedly asked for favorable reports on the bills.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Courts are trained and accustomed to determining whether a claim is barred by the First Amendment or
- We read the statutory penalties in the bill to apply to all claims against social media platforms by
- a minor, including, for instance, a claim by a child that trips and falls during a tour of one of our
- Claims that discussing these activities online harmed a child would come with a risk of court-imposed
- And I understand this is just adjusted for inflation.
Summary:
The committee heard several privacy and consumer protection bills, with most of the discussion focused on AI and social media. AB 1405 would create a state registry for AI auditors and set basic transparency, ethics, and qualification standards for those auditors; supporters said it would build trust and provide a foundation for future AI oversight, while some members questioned whether government should define auditor qualifications instead of industry groups. The bill was moved out on a 5-1 vote to Appropriations, with the roll left open.
AB 2, by Assemblymember Lowenthal, would impose enhanced financial penalties on large social media companies when their negligence causes harm to children and teens. Supporters, including a grieving parent and Common Sense Media, argued the bill would create accountability for harmful algorithms and design choices, while opponents from TechNet, EFF, CCIA, and CalChamber warned it was vague, could chill speech, invite censorship, and raise Section 230 and First Amendment concerns. Committee members debated private right of action versus public enforcement, possible shakedown lawsuits, and whether the bill should be narrowed; the bill passed 6-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.
AB 410 would expand California’s bot disclosure law so bots must identify themselves up front and truthfully if asked, rather than only prohibiting deceptive bots in limited commercial or election contexts. Supporters said the measure would help users, especially youth and vulnerable people, know when they are interacting with AI and reduce deception online; one privacy group withdrew opposition after amendments, and other industry groups said they were no longer opposed or had no formal position. The bill passed 9-1 to Appropriations with the roll left open. The committee also approved AB 1327, which lets consumers cancel home improvement contracts by email instead of only by mail and requires phone assistance for cancellations; the Contractor State License Board withdrew opposition after amendments, and the bill passed 11-0 to Judiciary with the roll left open.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- calculations for a good reason, which is that, as we know, fair share, which is a surtax on all adjusted
- calculations for a good reason is that, as we know, 62F, I mean fair share, which is a surtax on all adjusted
- So it is a separate fund, money raised by the surtax on adjusted gross income that is very restricted
- Massachusetts, who were trying to deal with that global pandemic, who were relying on unemployment insurance claims
Summary:
The Senate took up a higher education capital bond bill, House 4769, and considered a long series of amendments focused largely on campus facilities, housing, and related policy issues. Many amendments were adopted, including funding or project language for MassBay Community College HVAC and window replacement, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Springfield Technical Community College, Cape Cod Community College nursing/allied health expansion and housing-related land use, Worcester State University and Quinsigamond Community College, Middlesex Community College, Salem State’s Sullivan Building, Roxbury Community College’s Center for Economic and Social Justice, UMass Boston’s Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and several Massachusetts State College Building Authority updates. Some amendments were rejected, including proposals on a sustainable hand hygiene incentive program, unlocking housing on surplus land, a Senator Bill Owen Center designation, Urban College of Boston, and a board membership change. A number of amendments were held or withdrawn during the process.
A major debate centered on an amendment by Senator Tarr to dedicate $300 million of surtax revenue to K-12 education, framed as a response to Chapter 70 funding concerns and the need to modernize school aid. Supporters argued that local districts face rising costs and that the state should set aside fair share revenue for school funding and future school building investments. Opponents said the bill was the wrong vehicle and noted the Commonwealth already dedicates substantial surtax revenue to K-12 programs. The amendment was defeated by roll call. Tarr also offered amendments on a safety valve for surtax revenue declines, equity analysis of surtax allocations, bond covenant requirements, and Chapter 62F taxpayer protections; those were not adopted. The Senate also adopted a separate amendment on AP credit policies at public higher education institutions, though the transcript reflects some procedural confusion around that vote.
After completing amendments, the Senate ordered the bill to a third reading and then passed it to be engrossed by a recorded vote of 38-0. Senators then adopted several extension orders giving committees additional time to report on pending bills, including Environment and Natural Resources and Municipalities and Regional Government. The chamber also adopted an order to meet again the following Monday at 11 a.m. The session concluded with a unanimous memorial adjournment in honor of Bolton Police Chief Luke Hamburger, followed by a brief statement recognizing Rare Disease Day and the challenges faced by patients seeking diagnosis and treatment.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Feb 26th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- for a good reason, is that, as we know, Chapter 62F, I mean Fair Share, which is a surtax on all adjusted
- calculations for a good reason is that, as we know, 62F, I mean fair share, which is a surtax on all adjusted
- So it is a separate fund, money raised by the surtax on adjusted gross income that is very restricted
- Massachusetts who were trying to deal with that global pandemic, who were relying on unemployment insurance claims
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- this was an executive order that was actually done, so the current budget that actually had to be adjusted
- So after adjustment for that, they found direct donors were no more likely to test positive for HIV.
- This is critical because this paper is used over and over to claim that it's less safe, and if you just
- Well, I'm here a little loud here, so I'll just adjust that. My name is Dr. Clinton Olers.
Committee:
Senate Health and Welfare
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight May 22nd, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- that's been allowed in the past that you have done is address, uh, cost of annual cost of living adjustments
- The Educational retirement Board has had their annual cost of living adjustments, um, prorated based
- So two things that you've done in the past to look at those sol solvency is cost of living adjustments
- Everyone's concerned about the fact that our inflation rate, um, you know, they claim it's 3 or 4%, but
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 29th, 2025
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- ever analysis of abortion pills outcome based on the analysis of data from an All-Payer Insurance Claims
- collaboratively with committee staff to incorporate the board's proposed legislative changes including adjustments
- continuing education, and grants the board authority to begin discussion with stakeholders about adjusting
- The cap under this bill would be adjusted in step with state employee compensation.
Committee:
House Business and Professions
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the zoning board of adjustments can give you a variance for.
- Uh, the zoning board of adjustments, uh, will give you variants for a single, um, salon haircutter if
- Utilities must be able to adjust charges to account for current market dynamics and the situation on
- you have to go through the process if you want attorney's fees, uh, if you don't, or you make the claim
Bills:
HB303
Committee:
House Intergovernmental Affairs
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- For that kid to make a claim against Uber? Correct.
- light of Florida's current budget constraints, we've chosen to return the original definition and adjust
- light of Florida's current budget constraints, we've chosen to return the original definition and adjust
- Our Amis The original definition and adjust our service to minimizing the financial impact on the state
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Summary:
The committee heard several bills and amendments, beginning with CS/SB 498 on trust fund interest for IOTA accounts. The sponsor said a 2023 Florida Supreme Court rule sharply increased interest paid into legal aid funding, creating a windfall and making participation difficult for banks. An amendment was adopted requiring savings institutions to pay the higher of 0.25% or the highest comparable rate offered on certain non-IOTA accounts, and the bill then passed favorably after testimony from banks, legal aid representatives, and other stakeholders both supporting and opposing the measure.
The committee also approved CS/SB 232, which clarifies Florida’s consumer collection law applies only to phone calls during restricted hours and not emails or text messages, after a delete-all amendment and supportive testimony from industry groups. It then approved SB 132, as amended, to designate gold and silver as legal tender and set rules for custody, audits, electronic transfer, and government acceptance of payments; supporters called it a sound-money measure, while the banking association said it still had unresolved technical concerns.
Later, the committee passed SB 1466 to create a trust fund for the My Safe Florida Home Program, with an amendment funding it from 20% of collected insurance premium tax revenue. It also considered SB 1206 on transportation network company insurance, reducing coverage during the “dead-leg” period before a rider is picked up from $1 million to lower limits; the bill drew sharp opposition from trial lawyers and support from insurers and some business groups, and the committee adopted a clarifying amendment before reporting the bill favorably. Finally, CS/SB 924 on fertility preservation for cancer patients was amended several times to narrow scope and clarify coverage rules, then passed favorably after debate over cost, preauthorization, and post-treatment storage obligations. The committee adjourned after allowing technical and conforming changes to implement the adopted amendments.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- wanted to hear this bill to give Senator Middleton a couple of weeks with industry to make any adjustments
- the Legislature in 2009. and the RRC Road Commission rules, as long as an operator has a good-faith claim
- Okay, make that adjustment madam clerk I'd appreciate it. Cyrus, your record.
- For markets to adjust and I don't I think that, with all due respect, I don't think that that's an emergency
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
concrete plants, environmental regulation, permit process, air quality, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, SB 1061, uranium mining, production area authorization, TCEQ, Water Code, groundwater, groundwater conservation district, restoration table value, restoration values, contested case hearing, Chapter 2001, mineral rights, surface owners, notice requirements, environmental permitting
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Regulated Industries Jan 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- WE HAVE THE ADJUSTMENT WITH THE LAW SAYING YOU CAN WORK ON THIS PARTICULAR ADJUSTMENT WITHOUT DOING THE
- THEY ALSO CLAIM THAT THE PROPERTY MANAGER ALSO RECEIVED A COPY AND ALL THREE ARE UNDER THE LICENSURE
- CLARIFICATION ON WHAT WE ARE PULLING FROM THE SERS AND THERE'S COMMENTS THAT THE BOARD CAN MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- had to go to a special behavioral vet to undergo the treatment that we, the two of us, needed to adjust
- To have him adjust to the atmosphere in the Beltway.
- Now, Justice says, I don't care which one of you claims which word for your own.
Summary:
The Supreme Court of Texas held a ceremonial investiture for two new justices, James Sullivan and Kyle Hawkins. Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock opened the session with welcoming remarks and led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the National Anthem sung by Trooper Alena Gallardo. The event included an invocation by Father Dean Wilhelm, emphasizing the importance of justice and the rule of law. Governor Greg Abbott praised the new justices, highlighting their qualifications and the significance of their appointments to the court.
Justice Samuel Alito administered the oath of office to Justice Hawkins, while Judge Thomas Griffith administered the oath to Justice Sullivan. Both justices expressed gratitude for their appointments and acknowledged the support of their families, mentors, and colleagues. The ceremony also honored former justices Jeff Boyd and Nathan Hecht, with heartfelt tributes reflecting on their contributions to the court and the legal community in Texas. The event concluded with a benediction by Reverend Greg Davidson, encouraging the justices to work diligently and honorably in their new roles.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- I'll point out where there are a couple minor adjustments, and there is no opposition that we are aware
- So that part is where if the ACA were repealed or adjusted, there would be a distinction between our
- determinations which then prevent duplication of benefits, additional issues with timeliness on payment of claims
Committee:
House Business
Summary:
The committee first took up a series of Idaho Department of Insurance rule dockets, all presented by Director Dean Cameron as part of a five-year negotiated rule review. The rules covered self-funded health care plans for government entities, joint public agency self-funded plans, long-term care insurance, small employer and individual health insurance availability, coordination of benefits, short-term health plans, and managing general agents. Cameron repeatedly said the changes were mostly clarifications, deletions of duplicative statutory language, and reduced filing burdens, with a few notable policy points including Medicare coordination for seniors, adding generic prescription coverage language, and revising short-term plan rules to allow both traditional and enhanced plans through the end of the calendar year. The committee asked several questions, but no opposition was raised, and each docket was approved by motion. For the short-term plan docket, the committee also approved making the pending rule effective on the Legislature’s 2026 sine die date to avoid a gap after the temporary rule expires.
The committee then heard House Bill 563 from Representative Jeff Ehlers, which would change CPA licensure requirements in Idaho. Ehlers said the bill is intended to address a CPA shortage by creating additional pathways to licensure: a bachelor’s degree plus the CPA exam and two years of supervised experience, or a master’s degree/150 hours with the existing experience requirements. He also said the bill would expand reciprocity for out-of-state CPAs in good standing. During questioning, members explored whether the bill lowered barriers too much, whether Idaho-specific knowledge was needed, and whether the residency language for taking the exam should be removed.
Public testimony included support from Ken McClure of the Idaho Society of CPAs, who said the bill reflects a national model and that supervised experience is a quality-control measure that can be satisfied through peer or mentor arrangements, not just direct employment. Rachel Misnick, a state employee, testified in opposition to one supervision phrase, saying it could make it harder for government accountants without access to an active CPA supervisor to qualify. Laura Lance, executive director of the Idaho Society of CPAs, supported the bill and said it adds flexibility for candidates with different learning styles and helps rural areas where supervision is harder to find. The committee ultimately voted to send House Bill 563 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
- We made some adjustments to that last session.
- So those were the adjustments. There was a fiscal note on the bill originally.
- Finally, regarding the repealed sections of NRS 397, we are neutral, and we do not claim a stake.
Committee:
Senate Education
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Human Resources Division Apr 10th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Appropriations - Human Resources Division
Transcript Highlights:
- $200,000 for the highly rural transportation grant, and we have, I'm here on the long sheet, that the adjusted
- We've added back an FTE that, you know, to clean up some of the claims backlogs.
- Have these adjustments been done before, and do we have any concerns about making a big jump immediately
Summary:
The committee reconvened to work through the amended version of Senate Bill 2025, beginning with a clarification from the Department of Veterans Affairs on the source of funds used to cover the commissioner’s salary equity increase. Commissioner Lonnie Wong explained that the money came from federal highly rural transportation grant administrative/salary funds, within the allowable 10% administrative cap, and that the department had not exceeded that limit. The committee then reviewed the major House changes to the veterans budget, including funding for a veterans benefits specialist FTE, salary equity increases for veterans service officers, additional operating funds, one-time funding for homeless veteran services and the Veterans Post-War Trust Fund, carryover authority for Fisher House and veterans transportation projects, accrued leave, and a document scanning project. Members also discussed a section changing governance authority for veterans affairs and the veterans home, with questions about the ACOVA board and the governor’s appointment authority.
The committee debated the appropriateness of using federal grant administrative funds for salary adjustments and the broader shift in authority over veterans affairs, with some members emphasizing legislative control over salaries and budget decisions and others supporting the reorganization as a way to improve administration. After discussion, Amendment 25.092.0203 was moved, seconded, and adopted on an 8-0 roll call. The committee then moved SB 2025 as amended, and that motion also passed 8-0.
The meeting then shifted to Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation budget issues, where members reviewed FTE reductions, salary equity funding for correctional officers and parole/probation officers, and the status of federal ARPA dollars that had previously been used to backfill salaries and bonuses. DOCR officials described pay levels for correctional officers and compared them with county jail wages, arguing that the proposed equity funding was needed for retention and competitiveness. Members also discussed transitional facility costs, women’s treatment unit funding, and county jail overflow housing, including new or planned bed capacity in Grand Forks, Burleigh-Morton, Rugby, and other facilities. The committee agreed to continue refining the budget through a new long sheet and planned to request amendments for consideration in the following days before adjourning.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/15/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- there versus this made adjustments there versus this replace<00:23:15.360><c> all.
- </c> Secretary of State and make a claim.
- </c><04:11:00.800><c> would</c> going to limit how much the claim would going to limit how much the claim
- </c> centers are just settling those claims centers are just settling those claims via<04:12:36.720><
- ,</c><04:49:24.560><c> but</c> is part it does offset your claims, but is part it does offset your claims
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Youth Mental Health and Treatment Accessibility Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- know through the implementation reports that Mathematica has, for CYBHI, there’s been increasing claims
- At that point, we were approaching 100,000 in claims financed by the program, and you can think of claims
- educational agencies, meaning school districts for the most part, have submitted more than 230,000 claims
- talk to teachers, talk to her counselors, as well as someone to just talk to about daily life and adjustment
- And that's a critical data point for schools to successfully submit claims through the fee schedule.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 6th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- on the basis that the claim is a 340B drug.
- on the basis that the claim is a 340B drug.
- It's a simple adjustment, and we think it helps secure and make better the underlying policy.
- The only person only the person who paid insurance premium tax can claim this exemption.
- The person who paid insurance premium tax can claim this exemption.
Bills:
HB2720 , HB2073 , HB2487 , SB5816 , SB5919 , SB5831 , SB6137 , SB6244 , SB6044 , SB6132 , SB5109 , SB5877 , SB6258
Keywords:
behavioral health, emergency services, health insurance, provider access, mental health funding, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, insurance tax, state regulation, insurers, taxation, budget impact, juice grapes, agriculture, commerce, market access, fire safety, insurance incentives
Summary:
The House took up and passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5292, which modifies the paid family and medical leave program. Supporters said the bill uses an actuarial model to set rates and maintains a four-month reserve to improve program stability. It passed final passage 95-1.
The House then considered Substitute Senate Bill 5841, dealing with completion of course and financial aid-related requirements. An amendment was adopted to add a financial aid calculator and require outreach to students who indicate they have completed a financial aid form, with supporters saying it would help students understand aid eligibility and access college opportunities. The bill then passed as amended, 92-4.
The most extensive debate was on Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5981, concerning the 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacy relationships. Members offered many amendments seeking to limit the bill’s scope, add transparency, or direct 340B savings toward patient care, low-income patients, rural areas, or charity care; most were rejected. Supporters argued the bill would help safety-net providers, hospitals, and FQHCs, while opponents warned it would mainly benefit large hospital systems, create administrative burdens, and likely face litigation. After the House adopted the committee amendment and rejected the floor amendments, the bill passed 67-30. The transcript then moved on to other business, including Senate messages and the start of debate on House Bill 2487 on taxes, with one technical amendment to clarify taxpayer definitions.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (02/04/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, as you can imagine, in the broadcast industry, we operate on the clock hour, and adjustments, even
- Uh, as you can imagine, in the broadcast industry, we operate on the clock hour, and adjustments, even
- I want to respond to some of the claims made about the rulemaking process.
- made about the the rule the claims made about the the rule making<01:49:12.960><c> process.
- </c> competing insurance companies claiming competing insurance companies claiming no<03:12:04.000><c
WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session May 13th, 2026
Wisconsin House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Now there's some in this room who are going to claim that this bill doesn't go far enough.
- But then in the next breath, they're going to claim it's fiscally irresponsible. Well, Mr.
- made by the majority in this body, schools today are receiving $3,400 less per pupil in inflation-adjusted
- Somehow they think we are dealing with the state budget, and we're looking for the structural adjustments