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MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 2/11/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:36:29.480><c> in</c> situations where attorneys practice in situations where attorneys practice
  • Is that a common practice for just one board member to have that authority?
  • for just one board a common practice for just one board member<00:42:34.000><c> to</c><00:42:34.800>
  • That was on May 11th of 1858, and they did so by prohibiting the practice of slavery in Minnesota.
  • By prohibiting the practice of slavery in Minnesota.
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 13th, 2026

Energy, Utilities and Communications

Transcript Highlights:
  • as it is, but as new technologies come online, it's a way DWR can establish kind of a baseline of assessing
  • But the assessments being done through the property taxes, right? Am I understanding that?” “No.
  • These are corporate assessments, corporate capital assessments.” “Are I understanding that? No.
  • These are corporate assessments, corporate capital assessments under the Corporations Code.
  • And was there a study that was done to justify the need to do this, to make this assessment?”
Summary: The committee heard a long agenda of energy, water, and utility bills. SB 952, SB 1417, SB 924, SB 925, SB 1011, SB 1168, SB 1196, and SB 1350 were all discussed, along with consent items SB 1008 and SB 1245. SB 952 would give the Department of Water Resources more flexibility in meeting clean energy procurement goals for the State Water Project; it drew support from the State Water Contractors and California Municipal Utilities Association and no opposition. SB 1417 would extend transparency and notice requirements to mutual water companies, especially in response to wildfire-related rate increases in Altadena; supporters described lack of notice, meeting access, and public accountability, while the California Association of Mutual Water Companies opposed the bill as overly prescriptive and potentially conflicting with existing law. SB 924 would modernize low-income energy assistance and weatherization programs to better measure affordability outcomes and tenant benefits, and it passed with broad support. SB 925 would direct the Energy Commission to develop a statewide roadmap for fusion energy; it was supported by industry and clean energy groups and passed without opposition. SB 1011 would require CPUC standards for human review of utility AI systems and labor consultation; supporters framed it as a safety and workforce protection measure, while utilities and business groups warned about cost, duplication, and overbroad regulation. SB 1168, now a study bill, would have the CPUC examine how data centers pay for load growth and rate impacts; it drew mixed reactions, with some industry opposition and some labor support after amendments. SB 1196 would speed utility hookups for ADUs and JADUs by allowing earlier applications and setting timelines; housing advocates supported it and it passed. SB 1350 would allow renewable portfolio standard credit for power plants using green hydrogen, with strong support from hydrogen, labor, and utility interests, but TURN opposed it unless amended, arguing it lacked safeguards against greenwashing and resource shuffling. The committee also approved the consent calendar and several bills were reported out on recorded votes, with most measures advancing on strong bipartisan support and a few no votes from Senators Strickland and Dahle on selected items.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee Apr 13th, 2026

Energy, Utilities and Communications

Transcript Highlights:
  • But the assessments being done through the property taxes, right? Am I understanding that?” “No.
  • These are corporate assessments, corporate capital assessments.” “Are I understanding that? No.
  • These are corporate assessments, corporate capital assessments under the Corporations Code.
  • And was there a study that was done to justify the need to do this, to make this assessment?”
  • And with the committee amendments, SB 1168 directs the CPUC to assess methods to ensure data centers
Keywords: 987, senate, all
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Select Committee on Pension Policy Apr 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am

Select Committee on Pension Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • department's arguments in that case were rejected by the court, but fortunately, the court did not assess
  • The court did not assess attorney's fees against the state for this particular litigation.
  • And truly, this is a time-permitting, resources-permitting type of study and assessment.
  • that is currently out there as soon as we were kind of made aware that that's probably not a best practice
  • And unless you'd like more practice with roll calls today. Okay. All those in favor say aye. Aye.
Keywords: 904, all
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions REVISED: HB1182 - Removed Feb 17th, 2026

Banking, Financial Services and Pensions

Transcript Highlights:
  • two-year process where we send in year-one pension bills we want to consider off to get an actuarial assessment
  • idle funds, improve returns without raising taxes, and aligns Oklahoma with standard public fund practices
  • idle funds, improve returns without raising taxes, and aligns Oklahoma with standard public fund practices
  • every bill that gets run out of the thousands that get filed go through the fiscal staff for an assessment
  • every bill that gets run out of the thousands that get filed go through the fiscal staff for an assessment
Summary: The Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee heard a series of retirement, banking, and school finance bills after announcing that several measures would be laid over or sent back to Rules and that the committee would recess briefly because of quorum and scheduling conflicts. The chair also explained the committee’s OPLA/safe-harbor process for pension bills and noted that many of the measures would still need oversight and floor consideration. Among the bills advanced were HB 1245, allowing certain DHS CLEET-commissioned agents to join the law enforcement retirement system; HB 4352, helping people refinance homes or businesses while protecting lenders; HB 4263, giving certain retired teachers who go to work for CareerTech a choice between TRS and OPERS; HB 1268, creating a five-year DROP option for EMTs and county sheriffs in OPERS; HB 1739, reinstating a half-pay provision in the law enforcement retirement system for OHP recruitment and retention; HB 2116, expanding OLERS eligibility to certain Office of State Fire Marshal officers; HB 2206, allowing newly hired school resource officers into OLERS; HB 3625, expanding school district investment options; HB 1889, providing a catch-up COLA for older police and fire retirees; and HB 1784, requiring TRS’s assumed rate of return not fall below its past 20-year annualized return. HB 3172, the “Fair Banking Act,” would restrict adverse actions by very large financial institutions based on lawful economic activity and require explanations on request; members asked whether it would affect Oklahoma banks and whether it mirrored a presidential executive order. HB 2193 proposed a COLA for state retirement systems with caps on eligible benefits and salaries, and members raised concerns about differing actuarial estimates and the need for more work before oversight. Most bills were reported out by committee votes ranging from 8-0 to 4-3. The chair and members repeatedly noted that several measures, especially the pension bills, would need further work with actuaries and oversight committees. The meeting ended with a brief acknowledgment of committee staff and support personnel before adjournment.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

December 2, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • THERE IS THE ASSESSED VALUE WHICH IS WHAT YOU PAY PROPERTY TAXES ON.
  • THAT IS GOOD ACCOUNTING PRACTICES. BEFORE WE GIVE THEM THE MONEY.
  • THAT IS GOOD ACCOUNTING PRACTICES.
  • Maggard: YOU ARE RECOGNIZED. >> I THINK I UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU'RE GOING, WE HAVE NOT DONE THAT ASSESSMENT
  • I THINK BEFORE WE CAN GIVE A COMPLETE ASSESSMENT, WE'VE GOT TO GET MORE WORK DONE.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 10, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Specifically, it seeks to enhance biodefense capabilities within DHS by requiring the Secretary to assess
  • And to ensure accountability, H.R. 706 requires DHS to report to Congress on the assessment and strategy
  • And to ensure accountability, H.R. 706 requires DHS to report to Congress on the assessment and strategy
  • Additionally, this bill will task the Government Accountability Office to assess D.H.S.'
  • ADDITIONALLY, THIS BILL WILL TASK THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT TO ASSESS D.H.S.'
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session May 26th, 2026

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Some agencies have established practices in place while others do not.
  • Some agencies have established practices in place while others do not.
  • We used to have no-cruising signs all over California, and we ended that practice.
  • AB 2694 creates a practical framework that allows community college bachelor's programs to move forward
  • I am pleased to present AB 1662, a bill that will require the DMV to assess points on a driver's record
Summary: The Assembly convened, established a quorum, and proceeded through a large House of Origin floor file, with the Speaker repeatedly urging members to be at their desks and keep support bills brief. Early actions included dispensing with the journal, re-referring AB 2285 to the Banking and Finance Committee, and then taking up dozens of third-reading items, with many bills passed by voice or recorded vote and others passed temporarily or retained on file. The floor debated and passed a wide range of measures on land use, housing, labor, public safety, health care, utilities, taxation, and consumer protection. Among the bills approved were measures on land surveyor review (AB 1933), nurse midwife access for pregnant and postpartum patients (AB 1696), historic-district transit zoning flexibility (AB 2415), EV charging infrastructure fees and timelines (AB 1820), foreclosure bidding protections (AB 1957), tribal cannabis commerce (AB 2506), outdoor advertising permitting (AB 2024), commercial building permit timelines and third-party plan checkers (AB 2418), DUI penalties (AB 1685 and AB 1687), utility rate transparency (AB 1715), CalWORKs work-penalty changes (AB 1755), dynamic electricity rates (AB 1787), interior designer licensure (AB 1796), compost labeling and contamination rules (AB 1812), modular housing standardization (AB 1815), small claims limits for businesses (AB 1827), Native American Day as a paid state holiday (AB 1841), hospital staffing and maternity access bills (AB 1868 and AB 1882), protective orders tied to release dates (AB 1889), and a series of public health, missing persons, and teacher credentialing measures later in the file. Several high-profile bills drew extended debate. AB 2624, expanding Safe at Home privacy protections to immigrant service providers, prompted sharp disagreement over free speech and alleged limits on online posting, but supporters said it protected workers facing threats and doxing; it ultimately passed 49-19. AB 2023, creating a framework for regulating AI chatbots used by children, was framed as a child-safety measure after testimony about chatbot-related harms and suicide risks, and passed 58-8. Other notable votes included AB 2208 on Medi-Cal protections against federal cuts, AB 2299 on CalFresh/SNAP losses, AB 2115 apologizing to California Native peoples for historic state harms, and AB 2311 on public hospital physician employment; the transcript ends as the Assembly continues working through the remaining file.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 12th, 2026 at 01:34 pm

House Appropriations & Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, just a practical thing. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Representative.
  • Chairman, and the assessment. I think also the assessment.
  • Assessments are one of the things that we would like to do.
  • The goal of PED is to expand some of our assessments into high school.
  • The Native American Needs Assessment.
Keywords: 996, all
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Appropriations Mar 2nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • It provides that a 60-day period is available to contest an assessment or a denial that becomes final
  • It provides that a 60-day period is available to contest an assessment or a denial that becomes final
  • And Florida should not be complicit in this practice.
  • There are reasons when this practice is banned in other countries.
  • Are you aware that the best practice... You recognize. Follow up, Mr. Chair.
Summary: The Appropriations Committee considered a large agenda of bills and reported several measures favorably. Early action included SB 6, a settled claim bill involving the Department of Children and Families and a trust for Leila Estrada and Sapphire Williams, and CS/CS/SB 1266, which creates a cybersecurity experiential learning and clearance-readiness program through the Department of Commerce and Cyber Florida. The committee also approved SB 532 on clerks of court funding, allowing clerks to retain all excess Article V revenue rather than returning half to the state and clarifying foreclosure sale procedures. In addition, the committee passed CS/CS/SB 1602 and CS/CS/SB 1604 to create and fund a pilot housing program for veterans through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation, and CS/SB 1110 to expand Medicaid and private insurance coverage for medically necessary orthotics and prosthetics, including testimony from affected families and advocates. The committee also adopted an amendment and then favorably reported CS/CS/SB 1012 on inmate services, removing the bill’s medical-services compensation provisions while retaining changes to the inmate welfare trust fund and related facility uses. It also adopted a delete-all amendment and then favorably reported CS/CS/CS/SB 1614, which was narrowed to remove a provision allowing local governments to use excess fees to construct new buildings. The committee spent substantial time on CS/SB 17, a Medicaid oversight and transparency bill. The sponsor said the measure would create a joint legislative Medicaid oversight committee, authorize the Legislature to retain its own actuary, modernize Medicaid statutes, strengthen managed-care performance standards, and increase accountability for pharmacy benefit managers and related entities. After amendment, the committee adopted changes removing several PBM-related provisions while retaining the broader oversight framework. Testimony from supporters emphasized transparency, fraud prevention, and cost control, while a PBM trade association asked to continue working on affiliate-manufacturer, network, and payment issues. The bill was reported favorably. The most extensive discussion centered on CS/SB 1758, which proposes major changes to Medicaid and SNAP. The sponsor described five reforms: stronger fraud and overpayment recovery authority, a Medicaid work requirement for certain able-bodied adults, expanded behavioral-health services through Medicaid waivers, pharmacy-program changes to obtain rebates and reduce institutional costs, and SNAP/EBT reforms including photo IDs and work requirements. The committee adopted two amendments: one adding a transitional “glide path” for people who gain employment but risk losing Medicaid, and another exempting hospice patients with six months or less to live. Supporters argued the bill would reduce fraud, improve accountability, and encourage work, while opponents warned it would increase administrative burdens, push eligible people off coverage, and conflict with federal law or guidance. The bill remained under debate with extensive public testimony from advocates, providers, and affected families, and the transcript ends before final disposition on the measure.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 1/23/25

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • But while there's broad agreement on these principles, it's harder to discern in practice how Minnesota
  • how Minnesota is achieving in practice how Minnesota is achieving these<00:07:37.199><c> objectives<
  • And then lastly, I'll just mention briefly that the report does assess Minnesota's environmental review
  • And then lastly, I'll just mention briefly that the report does assess Minnesota's environmental review
  • <00:18:50.520><c> Minnesota's</c><00:18:51.120><c> environmental</c><00:18:51.600><c> review</c> assess
Keywords: 1183, house
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies Feb 23rd, 2026

Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policies

Transcript Highlights:
  • And then when the fuel hits the rack, where it's subject to all sorts of other fees and assessments,
  • I know I threw out OPG earlier, and that modeling that we use to assess carbon intensities beyond our
  • It would be hard to try and put into the cap-and-invest a life-cycle kind of assessment because it's
  • hard to set a cap when you're thinking about emissions that are... ...a life-cycle kind of assessment
  • But I think in terms of the details, I think that's something that we're still assessing.
Summary: The Joint Legislative Committee on Climate Change Policy heard an overview from CARB on proposed amendments to California’s Cap-and-Invest program, which was reauthorized through 2045 by AB 1207 and SB 840. CARB said the draft rules are intended to preserve affordability, market certainty, and progress toward the state’s 2030 and 2045 climate targets. The agency described the program’s main features, including the declining emissions cap, utility and industrial allowance allocations, offset changes, the allowance price containment reserve, and new reporting and oversight requirements. CARB also said the rulemaking is on a public comment timeline, with board consideration planned for late May and an effective date targeted for September 1, 2026. Committee members focused heavily on electricity affordability, the planned shift of free allowances from natural gas utilities to electric utilities, and whether the proposal would raise rates for investor-owned and publicly owned utilities. CARB said the proposal is meant to protect ratepayers from compliance costs and that the utility allocation is based on updated data showing utilities are greener than before, but members and utility representatives argued the transition should happen faster and that the current draft could reduce expected revenues and disrupt long-term planning. Members also pressed CARB on carbon capture and sequestration, asking that the regulations clearly recognize it as a compliance pathway, and on whether the SB 905 rulemaking for carbon capture should move forward on schedule. A second major topic was industrial allocations, especially for refiners and other sectors at risk of leakage. CARB said it is keeping all industries at high leakage risk through 2030, maintaining the current cap-adjustment approach, and leaving room for additional comments and data on whether refiners need more allowances to avoid economic leakage and preserve in-state refining. Members also questioned how imported gasoline is treated, and CARB explained that transportation fuel is regulated at the rack and through the low-carbon fuel standard, while cap-and-invest covers in-state tailpipe and smokestack emissions rather than full life-cycle emissions. CARB said it is open to using additional data, including SB 253 reporting, to improve fuel carbon-intensity estimates. The panel of outside experts largely agreed that the program must balance affordability, ambition, and leakage concerns, but they differed on how much allowance value should go to utilities, industry, and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. The Legislative Analyst’s Office emphasized that the Legislature should scrutinize CARB’s allocation choices now because they will be hard to change later. An IEMAC representative said the proposal appears to shift more allowance value to industry and utilities, which could reduce GGRF revenues, while EDF argued the cap could be tightened further in the near term without triggering price containment. SCAPA, representing publicly owned utilities, warned that the proposal would reduce utility allowances and could raise costs for ratepayers and undermine early decarbonization investments. No votes were taken at the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
  • We think there are some opportunities to maybe use evidence-based practices and best practices that have
  • Does that then practices are utilized.
  • ,</c> looking at evidence-based practices, looking at evidence-based practices, those<01:12:28.560><c
  • I'm also an attorney, and I've practiced for too many years.
  • And assess which ones would make sense and fit for New Hampshire.
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The House Education Policy and Administration Committee met to hear a non-germane amendment to House Bill 131, which concerns bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Representative Glenn Cordelli, the prime sponsor, said the amendment was intended to revise and improve language from last year’s SB 210 and to incorporate measures from a cyberbullying bill previously passed by the House. He described changes to school communication requirements, mandatory reporting of bullying and retaliation, stronger investigation and collaboration requirements for cross-district cases, added safety and remediation language, a required conference with the alleged perpetrator and parents if available, updated reporting deadlines, and disciplinary consequences for harassment, intimidation, retaliation, and false reports. He also noted a later amendment would be needed to insert the words “the perpetrator” in one section, and he explained that some changes were meant to align with prior legislation and legislative drafting suggestions. Committee members raised several concerns. Representative Murray questioned the treatment of private and parochial schools, the change from gross negligence to negligence, and the removal of a definition of bullying based on imbalance of power and perceived characteristics. Representative Damon also objected to deleting that definition, arguing it would narrow the scope of bullying too much. Representative Han spoke in opposition, saying the amendment was too broad, unnecessary in parts, and not ready for final action; he criticized the removal of the imbalance-of-power language, the conference requirement when parents may not participate, and the reporting obligations for bus drivers and others. Cordelli responded that some issues were already addressed in prior law or SB 210 and that private schools have their own policies. Michelle Wongran of New Hampshire Legal Assistance testified in opposition, saying the bill was being heard without enough notice and that it does far more than the committee analysis suggests. She said the amendment adds undefined retaliation language, imposes reporting duties on school vendors and contractors, may conflict with FERPA and other federal privacy rules, and includes provisions that could have serious implications for schools and students. She said she supports parental involvement and some conference provisions in concept, but urged the committee to reject the amendment or at least send it through the normal legislative process for fuller review. No vote was taken during the hearing portion described in the transcript.
FL

Florida 2026 5th Special Session

Ethics and Elections Mar 2nd, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • People have inappropriate sexual relationships in their practice.
  • So her doctor kicked her out of the practice. That was very traumatizing for her.
  • It is very hard to practice medicine in the state.
  • In my view, the jewel in the Lord's crown is a family practice physician.
  • practice doctor who keeps me and my family safe.
Summary: The committee first considered the confirmation of Dr. John Lattell to the Board of Medicine. In questioning, senators focused heavily on his views about abortion, vaccines, ivermectin, and the role of CDC/FDA guidance in board discipline cases. Dr. Lattell said the board applies Florida statutes and works through probable cause panels and legal counsel, but he also expressed strong pro-life views, skepticism of federal health guidance, and criticism of vaccines and some medical practices. Supporters praised his long medical career, military service, and family medicine background, while opponents argued his views could prevent him from being objective in disciplinary matters. The committee voted to recommend him for confirmation to the full Senate, with Senators Polsky and Ruson voting no. The committee then took up the confirmation of Taylor Hatch as Secretary of the Department of Children and Families. Hatch described her background in state human services and outlined priorities centered on accountability, data, lived experience, and improving service delivery. Senators asked about SNAP error rates, Hope Florida, legislative analyses, staffing, and the department’s handling of child welfare and medically complex cases. Hatch said the department was reducing SNAP error rates, that Hope Florida uses navigators to connect people with community resources and self-sufficiency supports, and that DCF is working with the Department of Health and other partners to improve investigations and accountability in child welfare. She also said the agency is reviewing medically complex cases and strengthening oversight of community-based care providers through contracts, audits, and proposed funding-model changes. A substantial portion of the Hatch discussion centered on whether the department had been responsive to legislative requests and whether it had provided timely bill analyses. Senators also pressed her on Hope Florida staffing, the number of participants served, and the Hope Florida Foundation’s compliance and legal oversight. Hatch said the foundation is undergoing a financial audit and that the department is relying on required reports and ongoing investigations. The transcript ends amid continued questioning about a community-based care contractor’s finances, related-party transactions, and whether further forensic audits or repayments are needed.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Joint Revenue Committee, June 8, 2026 - AM

Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c> reflected on your notice of assessment. reflected on your notice of assessment.
  • </c> assessment rate to 8.3%. assessment rate to 8.3%.
  • I advised the assessment office. I advised the assessment board.
  • I advised the assessment board. office. I advised the assessment board.
  • I'm familiar with Pennsylvania, having practiced and done this work for assessment offices in Pennsylvania
Keywords: 916, all
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Education Funding (01/21/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • What we're doing is we're letting the local assessments now do that assessment.
  • </c> is we're letting the local assessments is we're letting the local assessments now<01:28:47.239><
  • their standard assessments for their high school grades specific questions designed to assess whether
  • </c> going to be we're going to be assessing going to be we're going to be assessing throughout<02:00
  • </c> school Civics Assessment school Civics Assessment bill<03:42:00.960><c> and</c><03:42:01.239><c>
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee held a hearing on HB 366, which would increase school building aid for eligible projects. Representative Cahill, the prime sponsor, said the bill would raise the annual minimum from $50 million to $60 million and help address a long backlog of school construction and renovation needs after years of a moratorium on applications. He argued that districts forced to build during the moratorium were left to shoulder costs through local property taxes, and he cited examples such as Londonderry, Claremont, and other communities with aging or inadequate facilities. He also said the current aid structure, including paying 80% upfront and 20% at completion, concentrates too much spending at once and limits how many projects can be funded. Several committee members asked about the fairness and structure of the program. Representative Maguire questioned whether aid should be distributed more broadly to all districts rather than only a few selected projects, and Representative Luneau noted that the committee would also be considering related bills on catastrophic aid, special education aid, and the school foundation formula. Cahill responded that building aid has historically been targeted to property-poor communities and that the state should be a reliable partner in school construction. He also said the bill includes a small retroactive component for communities that built during the moratorium, which he described as a compromise. Testimony in support came from Representative Cluder, who described Claremont’s Stevens High School project as a case where a bond issue narrowly failed and the city later had to fund renovations without state aid, contributing to high property taxes. He said the bill would help property-poor communities and urged passage. Tony Weinstein of New Market also supported the bill, saying his community had serious facility and safety needs, had moved forward with scaled-back renovations during the moratorium, and still faced debt-service burdens without state participation. Robert Thompson, superintendent in Hampstead, testified that his district needs an addition for overcrowding, safety, and special education space, and said building aid would help reduce out-of-district placements and transportation costs. No vote was taken in the hearing.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • I cannot say it enough: with structure, then we have an opportunity to do the risk assessment... ...with
  • structure, then we have an opportunity to do the risk assessment and also do treatment and the polygraphs
  • But the structure, we can't have... with structure then we have opportunity to do the risk assessment
  • We see if there's kids' toys because we want to practice good neighbor.
  • The abortion pill While preserving legitimate medical practice.
Summary: The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee heard a full slate of bills, beginning with HB 2749, which would allow certain nonviolent class 4, 5, or 6 felonies to be redesignated as misdemeanors after completion of sentence and a waiting period. The committee adopted a chair’s amendment narrowing eligibility and excluding some offenses, then passed the bill 6-0 with one not voting. Supporters described it as a redemption and reintegration measure for people who have completed their obligations. The committee then considered HB 2870, a constituent-driven bill restricting level 2 and level 3 sex offenders from living together in the same single-family dwelling unless they are related or in certain supervised facilities. The sponsor and neighborhood witnesses described a Chandler/Ocotillo situation involving multiple offenders in one house and argued the bill would protect families; opponents warned it could push offenders into homelessness and make supervision harder. After debate and testimony from both sides, the bill passed 3-2 with two not voting. HB 2862, which enhances penalties for offenses committed while wearing a mask to conceal identity, also passed 3-2 with two not voting after the Scottsdale city attorney testified in support and the ACLU argued it would chill protected protest and anonymity. HB 2364, which creates criminal penalties for mailing or delivering abortion-inducing drugs and for ordering them by mail, drew strong support from anti-abortion witnesses and strong opposition from lawmakers who said it conflicts with Proposition 139 and constitutional protections for abortion access. The bill passed 4-3. HB 2244, supported by Phoenix Vice Mayor Keisha Hodge Washington, would require landlords to respond to motions to satisfy eviction judgments and allow sealing of eviction records when tenants have paid; it passed unanimously 7-0. HB 2573, which removes a 45-day waiting period before some DUI offenders can apply for an ignition interlock restricted license, passed 7-0. The committee also advanced HB 4117, a strike-everything amendment creating penalties for interfering with religious services by obstructing access or engaging in disorderly conduct intended to disrupt worship. The ADL and Jewish community advocates supported it as a protection for worshippers, while the ACLU argued it could criminalize protected protest and speech; it passed 4-3. Finally, HCR 2004, a mirror resolution on photo enforcement systems that would require voter approval for continued operation and periodic reauthorization, passed 4-3 after testimony from the League of Cities and Towns and a discussion of traffic safety versus civil-liberties concerns.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Housing Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am

Housing

Transcript Highlights:
  • If the annual assessment is under this amount, the audit requirement may be waived annually by a majority
  • This bill makes several practical refinements to WUCIOA to improve clarity.
  • This bill makes several practical refinements to WUCIOA to improve clarity and proportionality for common
  • By prohibiting these discriminatory practices, HB 2266 helps the state avoid unnecessary litigation and
  • The current lack of shelter bed availability is inhumane and not consistent with practices of a civil
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Ways & Means Feb 2nd, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Ways & Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Expanding the sales and use tax deferral program is a practical, fiscally responsible way to help projects
  • Expanding the sales and use tax deferral program is a practical, fiscally responsible way to help projects
  • However, because the temporary exemption period only covers two years of housing assessment, we have
  • </p> <p>This bill will target a practical way to preserve resources for our community-based developers
  • This legislation creates a new practical and sustainable tool to leverage the capacity of developers
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Science, Technology and Energy (02/02/2026)

Science, Technology and Energy

Transcript Highlights:
  • assessment sorry NERK assessment<02:59:06.479><c> uh</c><02:59:06.720><c> to</c><02:59:07.520><c> apply
  • </c> to rerun that assessment to rerun that assessment &gt;&gt; okay<03:00:31.920><c> all</c><03:00:32.000
  • It sets up a pretty terrible practice.
  • More practice in this dedicated fund subject matter.
  • More practice another policy committee.
Keywords: 1189, house, all