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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/10/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- It's just a more time-consuming effort to get them. Okay. That's right.
- It's just a more time-consuming effort to get them. Okay. That's right.
- </c><00:25:17.920><c> effort</c><00:25:18.280><c> to</c> just a a more time-consuming effort to just
- a a more time-consuming effort to to<00:25:18.679><c> get</c><00:25:18.880><c> them.
- It differentiates us time consuming.
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, fraud, payment withholding, withheld payments, program integrity, public funds, state agency, program participant, credible allegation of fraud, administrative reconsideration, contested case, chapter 14, data practices, confidential data, protected nonpublic data, anti-fraud
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Feb 16th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- for what we need to do for our farmers' markets as well as those who want to sell directly to the consumer
Committee:
Senate Agriculture and Wildlife
NM
Committees:
Senate Senate Education , Senate House Education
Keywords:
teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model
NM
Committee:
House House Education
Keywords:
teacher residency, Teacher Residency Act, public schools, teacher preparation, educator pipeline, teacher recruitment, teacher retention, student teachers, apprenticeship, co-teaching, mentor teachers, residency stipend, teacher salary, level one teacher, charter schools, school districts, New Mexico education, teacher workforce, principal stipend, cohort model
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 712, cited as the Direct Sales Consumer Protection Act, creates a new section in Chapter 849 to prohibit
- but are not limited to fake or altered paystubs, fake Social Security numbers or synthetic IDs, consumer
- but are not limited to fake or altered paystubs, fake Social Security numbers or synthetic IDs, consumer
Committee:
Senate Criminal Justice
Keywords:
unauthorized aliens, commercial motor vehicles, safety regulations, civil penalties, law enforcement, bail bond, insurance regulation, foreign insurers, financial disclosure, premium reporting, pyramid schemes, consumer protection, fraud prevention, legal affairs, penalties, justice, administrative commission, membership, state attorneys, public defenders
HI
Committee:
House Labor
Keywords:
workforce development, craftspersons, skilled trades, artisan, craftsmanship, trade recognition, award program, DLIR, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, vocational education, career pathways, cultural preservation, workforce excellence, apprenticeship, Hawaii trades, economic diversification, public nominations, governor awards, historically significant venue
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- quantum, to double the size of your problems, in our case, you add one atom to your machine, which consumes
Committees:
Senate Senate Finance , Senate House Appropriations & Finance
Keywords:
auditing, financial reporting, state auditor, public agencies, capital outlay, compliance, federal audits, agriculture, New Mexico Department of Agriculture, fee update, regulatory fees, egg inspection, egg grading, egg dealer, pesticide control, pesticide registration, pesticide applicator, pest management consultant, plant protection, nursery license
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Feb 4th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Environment, Energy & Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Fees are prohibited from being charged to consumers as separate point-of-sale fees.
- All that ties into affordability for consumers, because everyone needs a mattress.
- Consumers because everyone needs a mattress.
- Company uniforms are not consumer goods.
- And so to contextualize that for a moment, Even available to consumers now.
Committee:
Senate Environment, Energy & Technology
Keywords:
mattress stewardship, producer responsibility, extended producer responsibility, EPR, mattress recycling, solid waste, landfill diversion, illegal dumping, recycling program, Department of Ecology, producer responsibility organization, PRO, renovator, retailer obligations, collection sites, bulk pickup, drop-off locations, waste management, environmental compliance, circular economy
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/02/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committees:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs , House House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference
Keywords:
attorney general, nuisance action, consumer fraud, damages, civil penalty, public nuisance, nuisance abatement, abatement action, injunction, superior court, county attorney, city attorney, board of supervisors, obscenity, obscene materials, adult materials, pornography, schools, parks, residential district
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 23rd, 2026 at 08:00 am
State Government & Tribal Relations
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
regulatory efficiency, permitting, licensing, executive order, state government, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, unpiloted aircraft, drones, regulation, airspace safety, privacy, address confidentiality, administrative law judges, privacy protection, staff employment
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 21st, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is not in the benefit of the consumer.
- And for consumers... ...to retain the benefits under their policy.
- These crimes include financial exploitation, And consumers in Washington.
- This is a consumer protection bill, and thank you, Commissioner.
- This is a consumer protection bill and thank you, Commissioner.
Keywords:
mortgage modification, uniform regulations, homeowners, financial stability, foreclosure prevention, public safety, insurance fraud, law enforcement, crime prevention, penalties, SB6178, property insurance, insurance claims, assignment of benefits, AOB, post-loss assignment, post-loss benefits, homeowners insurance, policyholder, insured
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:00 am
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- only while physically present at a tribal gaming facility, where oversight, accountability, and consumer
- That matters to consumers and to the integrity of sports.
- These platforms provide no consumer protections, no age verification, no problem gambling safeguards,
- that the betting occurs in a highly controlled and safe environment, but it doesn't really expand consumer
- Protecting consumers from becoming addicted gamblers is a laudable goal, but other states have established
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
Keywords:
sports wagering, gambling regulation, state control, licensing, consumer protection, state employment, classified service, civil service, job qualifications, degree requirements, postgraduate degree, master's degree, doctorate, higher education, Office of Financial Management, OFM, classification plan, salary survey, market rate pay, compensation
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Mar 12, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 30
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have allocated $1.3 million in fiscal year 26 for the expansion of the fireworks task force to provide
- additional support to reduce the illegal fireworks use we're seeing across the state.
- renovation at the historic King Kamehameha building, home to the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer
- This 127-year-old building houses key divisions responsible for business regulation, consumer protection
- This 127-year-old building houses key divisions responsible for business regulation, consumer protection
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Dennis Revel, and I'm proud to be here on behalf of our client, TNT Fireworks, a co-sponsor of AB 795
- These costs don't include the time-consuming and expensive local permitting process.
- Currently, craft distillers cannot meet consumer demand for visitors due to a selling limit, the existing
- Currently, direct-to-consumer shipping for craft distillers is set to sunset on January 1, 2026, which
- This bill gives them the ability to meet consumer demand.
Summary:
The Governmental Organization Committee heard a series of bills focused largely on alcohol licensing, nonprofit funding, tribal grants, public transparency, and tobacco policy. AB 342 (Haney) would allow local governments to create hospitality zones with extended last-call hours on certain days; supporters argued it would boost tourism, nightlife, and major-event readiness, while opponents warned of alcohol-related harms and public safety risks. AB 684 (Patel) would subject the UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to open-meeting requirements, with supporters saying admissions-related changes should be more transparent and allow schools time to adjust. AB 1008 (Addis) would authorize up to 10 new on-sale general licenses in San Luis Obispo County to meet tourism demand, and AB 1039 (Hart) would require state agencies to offer advance payments on new nonprofit grants and contracts, which supporters said would help cash-strapped nonprofits deliver services. AB 221 (Ramos) would revise the Tribal Nation Grant Fund to provide more predictable annual distributions to eligible non-gaming and limited-gaming tribes, and it drew broad support from tribal representatives and others. AB 795 (Jeff Gonzalez) would create a California commission for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, with supporters describing it as a privately funded, nonpartisan planning body. AB 828/AB 28 (Mark Gonzalez, as referenced in the transcript) would expand neighborhood-restricted liquor licenses in Los Angeles County to reduce costs and support restaurant recovery, and AB 1246 (Hoover) would increase craft distillers’ direct sales limits and address barrel-storage rules; both were supported as small-business measures. AB 1428 (Ta) would require reporting of all surplus and underutilized state land, and AB 957 (Ortega) would prohibit tobacco sales in pharmacies, with strong public health support. Several bills were voted out on motions to Appropriations, some with amendments, while others were held or left on call until quorum was established; the committee also adopted a consent calendar and left rolls open for absent members on multiple measures.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Governmental Organization Committee Apr 23rd, 2025
Governmental Organization
Transcript Highlights:
- Dennis Revel, and I'm proud to be here on behalf of our client, T NTT Fireworks, a co-sponsor of AB 795
- These costs don't include the time-consuming and expensive local permitting process.
- Currently, craft distillers cannot meet consumer demand for visitors due to the existing selling limit
- Currently, direct-to-consumer shipping for craft distillers is set to sunset on January 1, 2026, which
- lifeline for the industry, which has been struggling, and this bill gives them the ability to meet consumer
Committee:
House Governmental Organization
Summary:
The committee met without quorum for much of the hearing and heard testimony on a series of bills, mostly on business, alcohol licensing, transparency, and public health. AB 342 by Haney would allow local governments to create hospitality zones with 4 a.m. last call on Fridays, Saturdays, and state holidays; supporters argued it would help tourism, nightlife, conventions, and major events, while opponents warned it would weaken California’s 2 a.m. statewide last-call standard and create public safety risks. AB 684 by Patel would subject the UC Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to the Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Act, with supporters saying admissions-related changes should be more transparent and inclusive. AB 1008 by Addis would add up to 10 new on-sale general licenses in San Luis Obispo County to reflect tourism growth, and AB 1039 by Hart would require state agencies to offer nonprofits up to 25% advance payment on new grants and contracts; both drew support from local officials and nonprofit advocates. AB 221 by Ramos would streamline the Tribal Nations Grant Fund to provide equal annual grants to eligible non-gaming and limited-gaming tribes, and AB 795 by Jeff Gonzalez would create a commission to plan California’s participation in the nation’s 250th anniversary, with supporters emphasizing civic engagement and fiscal safeguards. AB 28 by Mark Gonzalez would authorize additional neighborhood-restricted liquor licenses in Los Angeles County to reduce secondary-market costs and support restaurants, AB 1246 by Hoover would raise craft distiller sales limits and address brandy barrel storage, AB 1428 by Ta would expand reporting of surplus and underutilized state land, and AB 957 by Ortega would prohibit tobacco sales in pharmacies; each received supportive testimony, with AB 957 backed by health and pharmacy groups and no opposition. Several measures were voted out to Appropriations, some on consent, and the committee later recorded roll-call votes after quorum was established, with AB 957 receiving one no vote and the other bills advancing with broad support.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Final reading of House Bill 1483 Conference Draft 2 relating to fireworks. Is there any discussion?
- relating</c><00:47:15.720><c> to</c> Conference Draft 2 relating to Conference Draft 2 relating to fireworks
- </c> fireworks. Is there any discussion? fireworks. Is there any discussion?
- the most talked about subject in the press availability was what were we going to do with illegal fireworks
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Third reading of Senate Bill 227, Senate Draft 1, relating to fireworks. Is there any discussion?
- Third reading of Senate Bill 1324, Senate Draft 2, relating to fireworks. Is there any discussion?
- Senate draft two Senate Bill 1324 Senate draft two relating<00:53:43.640><c> to</c><00:53:43.839><c> fireworks
- </c><00:53:44.760><c> is</c><00:53:44.880><c> there</c><00:53:45.119><c> any</c> relating to fireworks
- is there any relating to fireworks is there any discussion<00:53:46.720><c> if</c><00:53:46.920><c>
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Jan 28th, 2026 at 12:30 pm
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Secretary will read: On page 2, after line 2, last line: 'Pipe bombs and fireworks.'
- Last line: 'Pipe bombs and fireworks.' Senator Fortunato. Thank you, Mr. President.
- said, well, we issue masks in a case of a situation where they may encounter Molotov cocktails or fireworks
- fire-returned masks in a case where they may be anticipating, you know, more violent Molotov cocktails or fireworks
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5067 , SJM8002 , SB5855 , SB5865 , SB5272 , SCR8406 , SB5000 , SB5500 , SJM8006 , SB5325 , SB5286 , SB5937
Summary:
The Senate opened with a ceremonial welcome for the Washington National Guard, including a color guard, prayer, and a resolution recognizing the Guard’s service. Senate Resolution 8668 was adopted unanimously, with members praising the Guard’s flood response, election support, counterdrug work, youth programs, and community assistance. The Senate also confirmed three gubernatorial appointments to college boards of trustees: Ann M. McQuaid to Bellingham Technical College, Eliza Munoz Estee to Grays Harbor College, and Felicia Hancock-Lewis to Wenatchee Valley College, each by unanimous or near-unanimous roll call votes.
On legislation, the Senate passed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5865 on garnishment forms after adopting an amendment delaying the effective date to May 1, 2027. The chamber also passed Substitute Senate Bill 5855 on law enforcement face coverings after rejecting several amendments that would have broadened or clarified exceptions, including proposals related to timing after transport, warrants, and other scenarios. Debate centered on federal immigration enforcement, public safety, accountability, and whether the bill would affect local law enforcement; the bill ultimately passed on a 30-19 vote.
The Senate then passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5105, with a technical amendment, to address explicit depictions of minors and AI-generated or altered child sexual abuse material. It also passed Second Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5268, updating community custody provisions for unlawful firearm possession after a date-fixing amendment. Engrossed Senate Bill 5081, revising unattended motor vehicle rules for remote starts, passed unanimously. Senate Joint Memorial 8002, urging action on Medicare Advantage overpayments and fraud and supporting original Medicare, also passed unanimously.
Finally, the Senate advanced Substitute Senate Bill 5067, lowering the DUI blood alcohol threshold from 0.08 to 0.05. Supporters framed it as a public safety measure to reduce impaired driving, while opponents argued it would have limited effect and that enforcement and staffing issues were more important. The bill was debated at length and then passed 38-11.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Feb 28, 2025, 12:00PM HST - Day 24
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative from Kano for crafting this very important legislation that is going to address this fireworks
- My reservation is regarding the only legal company that is allowed to do fireworks and making sure that
- address</c> legislation that is going to address legislation that is going to address this this this fireworks
Summary:
The House convened with 47 members present, read the journal, and received Senate communications, including notice that House Bill 1440, HD1 had passed third reading in the Senate and that several Senate bills were transmitted and passed first reading by title. Members also made introductions recognizing guests for Working Families Day 2025, including advocates and organizers, and welcomed visitors from Khu Valley, as well as family members and community advocates in the gallery.
The bulk of the meeting was devoted to the order of the day and adoption of numerous standing committee reports and accompanying bills, many of which were passed by voice vote or consent calendar. Several members registered reservations or opposition on specific measures, with comments focused on fertility coverage and the prepaid health care system, low-income tax policy, youth safe spaces and runaway youth, prenatal care for non-citizens, and fireworks regulation. In a few cases, members requested that their remarks be entered into the journal, and one member clarified a vote change on SCR 972 after the vote had been read.
The House also took third-reading votes on additional bills listed on later pages, with the majority and minority caucuses announcing their votes and a few named no votes on particular measures. No resolutions were introduced for action. During announcements, members wished Representative Amato and staff members happy birthday. The House then voted to keep the journal open until midnight for further committee reports and transmitted bills, and finally recessed until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 4th.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Violations of these requirements constitute a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
- I'm staff to the Consumer Protection and Business Committee.
- We think it's a win-win for consumers and for the companies.
- Lots of consumer disclosures included.
- It has an 89% consumer success rate and has returned $18 million to Washington consumers in 2025.
Bills:
SB5420 , SB5877 , SB5868 , SB5109 , SB5832 , SB5922 , SB5944 , SB5988 , SB6065 , SB6103 , SB6151
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
veterans, military spouses, service members, uniformed services, National Guard, reservists, active duty, qualifying discharge, veterans preference, hiring preference, public employment, state benefits, license renewal, professional licensing, retirement service credit, pension, public retirement system, Washington RCW, military leave, reemployment rights