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Transcript Highlights:
- 1, or Article 1, Section 4, guarantee of religious liberty; bigamy and polygamy are forever prohibited
- Article 3, Section 24, talks about the promotion of temperance and morality.
- Then lastly, Article 3, Section 28 on marriage: a marriage between a man and a woman is the only domestic
- And then the new section... ...when you can discontinue the services, and then the new section on the
- Section 214 of federal rules also allows temporary or emergency discontinuance without the full review
Summary:
The committee first approved the minutes from February 26 and 27 by voice vote. It then considered RS 33605, a replacement request from Rep. Jaron Crane correcting a word change from “or” to “and” in language dealing with material that is “sexually explicit” and “taken as a whole.” Members asked about how the phrase should be interpreted and who would determine whether material is sexually explicit, and the sponsor said those issues would be addressed more fully at a later hearing. The RS was introduced by motion and approved by voice vote.
The committee next heard H.J.M. 17, a memorial from Rep. Tony Vichnavsky asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit *Obergefell v. Hodges* and return marriage policy to the states. The sponsor and supportive testimony from Idaho Family Policy Center argued that marriage should be defined by states, citing federalism, Idaho constitutional provisions, and religious liberty. Opponents and skeptical members raised concerns about the legal effects on existing marriages, interstate recognition, contractual rights, and whether the Supreme Court would even reopen a settled case. After debate, the committee sent H.J.M. 17 to the floor with a due pass recommendation by a 10-4 roll call vote.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 674, which would streamline discontinuance of telephone service by allowing FCC-approved discontinuances without additional PUC approval. The sponsor said the bill was a cleanup measure to reduce duplicative regulation, while the Idaho Public Utilities Commission testified that the bill could reduce Idaho’s independent review of service quality and customer impacts, especially in rural areas. Lumen Technologies supported the bill, saying it would improve regulatory certainty and encourage investment in fiber and other modern services. The committee then moved HB 674 to the floor with a due pass recommendation by voice vote before adjourning.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 2 does not apply to first-class school districts.
- Section 2 does not apply to first-class school districts.
- And that Section 1 does require that ESDs evaluate...
- Section 1 does require that the ESDs evaluate the sustainability of each school district budget, and
- But then Section 2 is more prescriptive and limited only to second-class school districts, right?
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- On page 432, Rule 200.02 was removed as this section is no longer needed.
- I move to approve Docket 24-0501-2501, with the exception of section 400, the fees.
- The motion is to approve Docket 24-0501-2501, with the exception of section 400, the fees.
- that these professionals had asked that they needed the rules approved, and the rejection of that section
- was... ...and the rejection of that section was that they felt like they needed to review those at this
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- superintendent from Wylie, uh, uh, reflected on this earlier today, but I do want to highlight, um, sections
- Uh, to talk about Section 21 of the committee substitute, which would codify a, um, process in state
- I'd say that section out. OK, and, and I'm sorry, I, I hate to make you, not at all.
- We also do have concerns with Section 7 of the bill, and that's largely due to the disruptive language
- Section 21 creates a new process allowing schools to seek a court injunction to remove a student who
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- “Most importantly, this section unleashes local control to promote innovative and flexible education
- “There’s a section on the educator licensing board, which is even more concerning.
- “Most importantly, this section unleashes local control to promote innovative and flexible education
- “There’s a section on the educator licensing board, which is even more concerning.
- There’s a section on the educator licensing board, which is even more concerning.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
March 5, 2025 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- This section will also remove Canada, or Canada and the Toronto Stock Exchange, from the section.
- The first is an amendment to the integration and disqualification section.
- This section is amended to revise the list of offerings that may be integrated and the list of offering
- This section is amended to update fingerprinting requirements to align with FBI standards for providing
- We also have Amy Diaz Lyon, from the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, waving in support.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum present and heard several insurance- and financial-services-related bills. HB 315 was temporarily postponed. The chair also noted that, following the speaker’s remarks, members should expect additional special meetings as the committee investigates insurance-related issues and seeks transparency and the truth.
HB 497, relating to nonprofit agricultural organization health coverage, was presented as a way to give Florida Farm Bureau members—especially farmers, ranchers, and small business owners—more affordable health coverage options. An amendment added statutory placement changes, disclosures that the product is not commercially sold, and annual financial audits. Members discussed ACA-related protections, fraud, and insolvency concerns, and the bill received support from Florida Farm Bureau and was reported favorably 16-0. HB 379, the annual securities package, updated exemptions, foreign jurisdiction rules, the Florida Invest Local Exemption, merger-and-acquisition broker rules, fingerprinting requirements, and technical issues in the Securities Guarantee Fund. Three amendments clarified entity definitions and fingerprint/live-scan requirements; the bill drew support from industry and OFR and passed favorably 17-0.
The PCS for HB 147 on consumer debt collection clarified prohibited communications during nighttime hours, with the sponsor and supporters explaining the intent was to allow email while restricting other forms of contact and reduce litigation over passive communications. Members and public witnesses discussed ambiguity in the wording, and the sponsor said further cleanup language may still be needed; the PCS was reported favorably 17-0. HB 655 on pet insurance and wellness programs created a regulatory framework for pet insurance, drew support from industry and humane society representatives, and passed favorably 17-0. HB 367 on home and service warranty association financial requirements allowed financial compliance through multiple contractual liability insurance policies and alternative parent-company documentation; an amendment corrected cross-references and duplicative language, and after questions about consumer protections and insolvency, the bill was reported favorably 17-0. Finally, HB 7003 preserved a public-records exemption for sensitive financial technology sandbox application materials; members discussed the sandbox concept and possible future issues, but no amendments were taken and the bill passed favorably 17-0. The meeting adjourned without objection.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/29/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- I apologize. it's they'll remove it from that section it's they'll remove it from that section um<04:
- have another section on mediation and<04:42:55.040><c> another</c><04:42:55.400><c> section</c><04:42
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Summary:
The committee opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and noted weather-related absences and a large number of new bills. The chair said a subcommittee would be formed to review three cell phone bills, and a full committee work session on bullying would be scheduled for the week after next. The committee then began a hearing on House Bill 121, which would create local special education advisory councils in school districts.
Representative Glenn Cordelli, the sponsor, said the councils would be parent-driven, with parents of children with disabilities advising districts on education, safety, program development, evaluation, planning, policies, and communication with administrators. He said the bill would require at least quarterly meetings with district administration, an annual parent workshop, and a year-end report to the school board. He also cited federal guidance from the U.S. Department of Education on parent advisory councils and said the goal was to improve collaboration between parents and schools.
Members raised questions about the use of “shall,” how councils would be formed in districts without PTAs/PTOs, whether the councils could function in very small districts, privacy concerns about parents disclosing their children’s disabilities, whether the councils should include guardians or educational professionals, and whether the councils would have any direct tie to the state advisory council. The sponsor said the requirement was intended to make the councils mandatory, that local districts could organize them organically if needed, that participation would be voluntary, that parents would not be required to disclose private information, and that the councils would remain advisory rather than determinative. He also said costs should be minimal. Testimony then began from Nicole Sheath, a pediatric occupational therapist and parent of four children with disabilities, who described her experience balancing advocacy, school collaboration, and the demands of her children’s therapies and education.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 39 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:41 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Merridian of Grafton and Jones of North Reading move to amend the bill by adding the following section
- : Subsection A, Section 142K of Chapter 111.
- Lombardo of Billerica moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: notwithstanding any general
- Lombardo of Billerica moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: notwithstanding any general
- Boston and other members of the House move to amend the bill in Section 2 in item 2,0100.
Summary:
The House met in a session centered on the FY26 budget, especially the Energy and Environmental Affairs and Labor/Economic Development sections, while also taking time to recognize several championship teams and other guests. Early in the day, the chamber adopted a set of commemorative resolutions, including observances for Apraxia Awareness Day, International Celiac Awareness Day, and Jewish American Heritage Month. Members also welcomed Franklin High’s cheerleading and boys basketball champions, Winthrop boys hockey champions, St. Mary’s of Lynn girls basketball champions, Holy Trinity School students, and later Boston Celtics guard Drew Holiday and Lauren Holiday.
The most contentious debate involved amendments related to Massachusetts’ climate and clean-car policies. Representative Lombardo offered amendments to delay or repeal ACC2/zero-emission vehicle requirements and to convert climate mandates into goals rather than requirements, arguing the rules were unrealistic, costly, and harmful to dealers, consumers, and the economy. Opponents said the House had already addressed the issue, and that climate and energy policy should remain under review through a public process. The House rejected Lombardo’s ACC2-related amendments, including after a ruling of the Chair was upheld by roll call, and later adopted a consolidated Energy and Environmental Affairs amendment by a wide margin.
The House then adopted a consolidated Labor and Economic Development amendment and ultimately passed the FY26 budget to be engrossed. Supporters highlighted major funding for environmental protection, parks, fish and game, clean energy, food insecurity programs, agricultural support, economic development, tourism, and an immigration legal assistance fund. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for Molly McGovern, and at the end of the session adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Feb 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- But unfortunately, Section 22 was then added directing the State Building Code Council and Department
- We're here in opposition to ESSB 5156 and specifically against Section 2, paragraph 2.
- Unfortunately, when that was done, a provision in Section 2, paragraph 2 was added, which raises all
- If Section 2, paragraph 2 doesn't do anything but nudge support for international harmonization, as the
- So my question is, if we're able to get Section 2, paragraph 2 removed from the bill, does that bring
Summary:
The committee heard three housing-related bills. SB 5937 would regulate smart access systems in rental housing by requiring landlords, on tenant request, to provide non-biometric and non-app-based alternatives such as physical keys, key fobs, or key cards, and by adding privacy-policy and data-minimization requirements for smart access systems. The bill’s sponsor and a tenant testified in support, describing concerns about app-based entry systems tracking movement and collecting personal data. The Washington Multifamily Housing Association testified neutral, saying the bill had been improved through stakeholder work and amendments that allowed privacy-policy links and delayed implementation until January 1, 2027. The hearing on the bill was closed with no vote taken.
The committee then heard ESSB 5156, which directs the State Building Code Council to allow smaller elevators in apartment buildings up to six stories and 24 units and creates a technical advisory group to review certain elevator safety requirements. The sponsor and several supporters argued the bill would reduce elevator costs, improve feasibility for small multifamily and middle-housing projects, and increase accessibility and age-friendly housing. The National Elevator Industry opposed the bill’s harmonization language in Section 2, paragraph 2, warning it could create ambiguity, multiple standards, and litigation, but said it would be neutral if that language were removed. Other industry and housing advocates supported the measure as a way to lower costs and expand housing supply. No action was taken during the hearing.
Finally, the committee heard SB 6237, which would require landlords to disclose flood risk information to tenants for leases entered into after December 31, 2026. The disclosure would note whether a property may be in a flood hazard area, where tenants can find county flood information, and that the landlord’s insurance does not cover tenants’ belongings. The Washington Multifamily Housing Association testified neutral, saying the bill had been narrowed to a more manageable disclosure and that removing a requirement to recommend flood insurance addressed concerns about landlords acting as insurance advisers. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the chair announced the committee would meet again the next day.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- of the bill be dispensed with and that the journal show it's been read the third time at length, section
- by section, and placed before the Senate for final consideration.
- just code changes that were made because of the previous 79 to 80 pages; references to other code sections
- That's an organization that has 70 persons and entities from a wide cross-section of Idaho, including
- Section 1, Idaho Code... Mr. President. Senator Lakey. Mr.
Summary:
The Senate convened with 32 members present, a quorum established, and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The journal was approved as corrected, and the chamber received committee reports and House messages. Several bills were advanced: Senate bills 1261, 1262, 1265, and 1266 were reported out of committee for second reading, and House Bill 504 was also reported out. The Senate also received House bills 520, 579, 580, 581, and 583 for introduction, and Senate Bill 1225 and House Joint Memorial 10 were processed for enrollment and transmittal.
The Senate introduced a large group of new bills, including measures on kratom consumer protections, direct-to-consumer agricultural commerce, dietitian licensure compact participation, occupational licensing and homeschool diploma equivalency, veteran benefits consumer protections, highway and right-of-way procedures, education funding and scholarship limits, school social access for homeschool students, foster parent training, public benefits verification, hearing loss screening, criminal trespass of a church, and conversational AI safety. The chamber then moved several bills to third reading, including Senate Bills 1240, 1248, 1249, and 1251, after second-reading action on additional bills such as 1250, 1246, 1247, 1254, 1255, 1256, and 1264.
On final passage, Senate Bill 1240, a comprehensive overhaul of Idaho’s guardianship and conservatorship laws, received strong support after debate emphasizing added protections, alternatives to full guardianship, and a delayed implementation date of January 1, 2027; it passed 32-0 with three absent and excused. Senate Bill 1248, eliminating the old county capital crimes defense fund after the state took over public defense, also passed 32-0. Senate Bill 1249, a code cleanup measure updating an outdated time-zone reference, passed 32-0. Senate Bill 1251, clarifying the Attorney General’s civil enforcement authority to seek injunctions and declaratory relief, passed 30-3 with two absent. All passed bills were transmitted to the House.
During miscellaneous business, senators announced upcoming events including the University of Idaho 4-H Know Your Government program, a birthday acknowledgment for Senator Shippee, and a memorial service for deceased senators scheduled for Monday, along with an afternoon session for bill introductions. The Senate then adjourned until 10 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 10, 2026 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Hunschofsky: I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE SECTION OF THE BILL ELIMINATING THE CURRENT EXEMPTION AND PLACING
- I AM JOANN HART FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCIATION HERE TO SPEAK TO SECTION TEN OF HOUSE BILL 1279.
- TO SECTION TEN OF HOUSE BILL 1279.
- HAS DONE A GREAT JOB WITH THESE PROGRAMS AND I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH REPRESENTATIVE ON THE SECTION
- IT'S IMPERATIVE WITH OTHER AMENDMENT THAT JUST PAST BECAUSE IT WAS IN TWO DIFFERENT SECTIONS THAT WAS
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The overarching structure of the current criteria includes three sections: 1.
- A third section consisting of two criteria that require the addition of two of the paired criteria.
- Overall, the proposed changes would separate criteria into two sections instead of three.
- Section 2201 would move non-judicial self-admission from a paired criterion to a standalone criterion
- First, as Danny stated, the implied section, by taking out...
Keywords:
overweight vehicle, vehicle weight limits, hazardous materials, hazmat, cargo tank, fuel transport, trucking, commercial vehicle, Transportation Code, criminal penalty, second-degree felony, loading violation, truck weight, axle weight, gross weight, public safety, commercial carrier, Texas, commercial truck, truck route
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House higher education committee approves omnibus bill 4/16/26
Transcript Highlights:
- It's related to the changes in section 65.
- c> regarding</c> new section created regarding new section created regarding developmental<00:02:04.479
- Section 63 education budget act.
- So these are changes to the section 65.
- </c> governor be included in that section? governor be included in that section?
Summary:
The committee took up House File 4252 and first heard a walkthrough of a DE2 amendment that largely incorporated Office of Higher Education technical and statutory cleanup items, including reporting consolidations, updates to postsecondary registration and licensing statutes, and an anti-fraud provision. New provisions in the DE2 would require public postsecondary institutions to explain developmental courses before enrollment and obtain a written acknowledgement, revise the state grant tuition cap, add a $1.5 million ongoing appropriation in FY 2027 for an identity verification system to combat enrollment fraud, and provide $5,000 one-time funding for reforestation at Bemidji State University. Fiscal staff also noted additional special revenue fund revenue and expenditures tied to licensing and registration litigation response.
The main debate centered on the A8 amendment offered by Representative Rarick, which would require the governor to appoint University of Minnesota regents only from candidates recommended by the joint legislative committee if the legislature fails to elect regents. Rarick argued the amendment was needed to address what he described as conflicts of interest and pay-to-play concerns in recent gubernatorial appointments. Several members questioned whether the language was constitutional, whether it actually addressed conflicts of interest, and whether it should instead refer to ARCAC-screened or ARCAC-recommended candidates. Nonpartisan staff said the governor’s appointment power is addressed in the university charter, not directly in the constitution, but could not definitively assess constitutionality if challenged.
Members were divided: some supported the goal of cleaner governance but said the amendment was not ready or did not match the problem being described; others argued the legislature had failed to complete its own regent appointments and that the amendment was a response to that failure. No vote on the A8 amendment or the bill was reached in the portion provided, though a roll call was requested on the amendment and the chair indicated the bill would continue through amendment consideration before final discussion and vote.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on State and Local Government - 03/19/26
State and Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- is section two of the bill and this is section two of the bill and this would<00:23:55.080><c> create
- I think it refers to section one.
- Um to the section one relative to the Um to the section one relative to the redirection<00:28:33.080>
- </c> refers meet the intent of uh section refers meet the intent of uh section one.<00:28:44.320><c>
- Section had been added to the school land grant, and that resulted in two sections per township being
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund spending 3/17/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- then we're going to lay the bill back over, bring it back next week because we still have one other section
- then we're going to lay the bill back over, bring it back next week because we still have one other section
- Uh, I will mention that uh we are still having continuing discussions on another section that will be
- <c> another</c> having continuing discussions on another having continuing discussions on another section
- that will be added on to the section that will be added on to the bill.<00:06:12.720><c> So,</c><00:
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 26, 2026 - 01:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- parks and communities throughout the state and I am here on their behalf to thank you very much for sections
- This combination of these two sections will have a positive effect on the amount of money that can be
- want to thank the Chairman and the committee here for a few provisions on the bill, specifically in Section
- There are a few sections where there are some indeterminate impacts as it relates to ad valorem and local
- But the last section I want to talk about is Section 16 relating to the setting of a millage rate in
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- to note that this bill does apply to both children and vulnerable adults, to suit two different sections
- I'm looking at page 5, section 2, where it's talking about when a parent, guardian, or other custodian
- I'm on Section 54-1803. What are we defining here? Like, what definition should I be looking for?
- So the physician, as being defined by Section 54-1803, would be a physician that falls under the scope
- Chairman, I guess I'm kind of in the same section as Representative Egbert is because I'm thinking about
Summary:
The Health and Welfare Committee approved the February 13 minutes and then considered three RS drafts. RS 33263, by Rep. Dori Healy, would require annual reporting of dental loss ratios to increase transparency in dental insurance; it was introduced without objection. RS 33042, by Rep. Lucas Kaler, would narrow the definition of medical neglect and create private causes of action for knowingly false reports involving children and vulnerable adults. Members raised concerns that the language could discourage reporting, be too broad regarding alternative care, and create a “get-out-of-jail-free” effect if a parent eventually sought care. After extended discussion, the committee took a roll call vote and the motion to introduce RS 33042 failed on a 7-7 tie.
The committee then heard RS 33328 from Rep. John Vander Wada, addressing SNAP administration and related state costs under new federal guidance. He said the proposal would codify current practices and tighten administration, noting the state now bears a larger share of administrative costs. The committee moved to introduce the RS, and it passed by voice vote. The meeting then adjourned, with members noting there was no meeting scheduled for the next day.
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Transcript Highlights:
- Chair, I moved to amend House Bill 3765, page one, section one, line twenty-two, by deleting after the
- Chair, I moved to amend House Bill 4106, page 1, section one Lines 19 and 21 by deleting the dollar amount
- House Bill 3581, page three, section 1, lines 14 and 1f, by deleting all language beginning with the
- Page 14, section 4, line 3, by deleting the November 1, 2026.
- Another section of law about temporary detention and custody of children subject to consult compulsory
Bills:
HB3765, HB4324, HB3678, HB4170, HB3495, HB3040, HB3062, HB4140, HB4106, HB4109, HB4104, HB3581
Keywords:
property rights, forfeiture, noncitizen, land ownership, felony, public safety, criminal procedure, sentence modification, resentencing, judicial review, postconviction relief, district attorney, prosecutor, victim rights, victim notification, Department of Corrections, inmate rehabilitation, sentencing reform, life without parole, nonviolent offense
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- R.S. 33166, the purpose of this legislation is to repeal the last section of the county medical indigent
- repealed in 2022, and so the counties asked if we could do some code cleanup and repeal the final section
- If these issues get shoved back onto our counties, and we totally get rid of this section, it'll make
- There is one type of background check that I'm aware of that's addressed in section three of the bill
- The temporary care assistance section has struck out the requirement to check the state sex offender
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Next, at the bottom of page 126, section 150, you're going to see a cross-reference to IDAPA, clarifying
- So you'll notice on page 145, section 51, that seeds planted for edible harvest must have an approved
- It was temporarily closed in this section to allow for quagga mussel treatment.
- Confirmation triggered an immediate delimit sampling with similar section of our known area of impact
- Leading now to page eight of your temporary rulebook, or page 149 of the pending, in section 135, Snake