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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Tue Mar 31, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, moving on to SB 2623 SD2 relating to licensing.
  • Authorizes SD2 relating to licensing.
  • Um, so we think that these current licenses, whether it's the cosmetology license or a hairdressing license
  • <01:46:49.480> Uh 2623 SD2 relating to licensing. Uh 2623 SD2 relating to licensing.
  • to make it consistent with the license to make it consistent with the license and<01:47:03.200><
Summary: The committee first heard HCR 168 and HR 158, which would create a temporary working group to study utility capacity, coastline infrastructure lifespan, and the costs of needed expansions. Public Utilities Commission staff said the commission was not the right entity to direct all of the work because it lacks authority over many affected agencies. Members discussed whether the study should be limited to a coastal area or broadened to the whole island, and in decision-making the committee amended the measure to focus on the County of Honolulu, correct references to the Public Utilities Commission, and revise the working group membership to include the PUC chair, legislative designees, and directors or designees from DLNR, DOT, HIEMA, and DCCA Consumer Advocacy. The committee then passed both resolutions with amendments; the vote was adopted unanimously, with some members excused. The committee next considered HCR 145 and HR 137, which would convene a working group on climate change impacts on insurance availability and affordability. The Insurance Division stood on its written comments, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission supported the intent, and the Attorney General opposed the measure, warning that a working group could create discoverable materials that might complicate the state’s climate litigation and noting a technical ambiguity in the reference to the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund administrator. After questions about discovery and the lawsuit, the committee amended the resolutions to replace the administrator reference with the chair of the Hawaii Hurricane Relief Fund Board of Directors, remove the Attorney General as convener while keeping the office as a member, and have the working group share findings and recommendations with the House CPC and Senate CPN committees instead of issuing a report. The committee passed the measures with amendments, with Rep. Martin voting with reservations. In the later agenda, the committee heard SB 2607, SD 1 on landscape architect licensure. The Board of Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors, and Landscape Architects supported the bill, explaining it modernizes licensure requirements to align with national standards and clarifies the profession’s design-focused role. The bill was discussed as distinguishing landscape architecture from groundskeeping and from civil engineering drainage work. No opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 2031, SD 2 on consumer protection and price transparency for live ticket events and short-term lodging. The Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill, saying it largely mirrors an FTC rule requiring all-in pricing and would give the state enforcement authority and remedies. The Hawaii Financial Services Association opposed the bill as drafted and sought a limited exemption for credit card issuers relying on third-party hotel information, while the Hawaii Hotel Alliance supported the measure but asked for language deeming compliance with the federal rule sufficient for short-term lodging. Committee members questioned whether those proposed exemptions would conflict with federal law or weaken state enforcement, and the discussion focused on preemption, liability, and the value of state remedies such as restitution.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 12th, 2026 at 06:05 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • but as Senator Maesta said, we have people that act as front people for people that cannot get a license
  • The commission may refuse to issue a license or may suspend or revoke. Vague.
  • The commission may refuse to issue a license or may suspend or revoke or may do fines and post fines,
  • A driver's license holder's sex is listed on the driver's license, and this bill would make sure that
  • that data is confidential to anyone other than the license holder.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Health and Human Services Oversight REVISED: 11:15 a.m. - New Start Time

Health and Human Services Oversight

Transcript Highlights:
  • just be a new way for Oklahomans to donate online to the ODBA when they were renewing their driver's license
  • , motor vehicle registration, fishing and hunting license, income tax forms, etc.
  • Curious is Are there any other entities that a person can donate to on these licenses, or is it just
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/27/25

Judiciary Finance and Civil Law

Transcript Highlights:
  • So, some of those are licensed differently.
  • So, some of those are licensed differently.
  • So, some of those are licensed there.
  • Um, their audit during a license check.
  • <00:35:03.760> inspection bill had extra licensing inspection bill had extra licensing inspection
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Public Health Apr 28th, 2025 at 08:04 am

Public Health

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, House Bill 3219 is representative Schaffner's bill which would authorize a licensed pharmacist
  • My name's Amy Lessin and I'm a licensed pharmacist in Texas. and Director of Pharmacy and Retail Operations
  • We made this change because all EMS personnel operate. off of their employing director's medical license
  • While this bill does truly. and to improve our existing mental health crisis, giving licensed paramedics
  • perfect solution. to all of these, but I am saying that I would trust that individual in the care of a licensed
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce Apr 10th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Existing law requires that they have a different license from TCEQ.
  • It would allow TCEQ to accept this certification as an equivalent to the state license.
  • This is a license to do professional displays. Yes, sir. Okay.
  • Is there training required to get a professional display license? Yes, sir.
  • But a professional display license goes for a much larger class.
Summary: The meeting of the committee commenced with the establishment of a quorum, where members discussed and voted on five significant bills related to energy efficiency, insurance regulation, and public utility governance. Notably, Senate Bill 2717 was presented, incorporating feedback to foster collaboration among various state agencies for improved energy efficiency performance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on Senate Bill 1642, which proposed changes to the Texas Department of Insurance's executive structure to optimize management and consumer focus. Each bill saw active participation from senators who moved to adopt committee substitutes for clarity and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns, indicating a proactive approach to legislative issues.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • As a licensed plumber and representative of IAPMO, As a licensed plumber and representative of IAPMO,
  • TCEQ has a license for those who work on backflow assemblies.
  • It would allow TCEQ to accept this certification as an equivalent to the state license.
  • But you're not dealing with a license to sell fireworks.
  • This is a license to do professional displays? Yes, sir. Okay.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and took up several pending bills, voting favorably on SB 1612, SB 2717, SB 1468, SB 1642, and SB 1789. SB 1612 was reported favorably with objections to the local and contested calendar, while SB 2717, SB 1468, SB 1642, and SB 1789 were reported favorably, with SB 1642 and SB 1789 sent to the floor. SB 2717 would create the Texas Energy Efficiency Council; SB 1642 would add an executive director to the Texas Department of Insurance structure; and SB 1789 would establish pole standards and clarify PUC authority and remedies. The committee also heard an ERCOT update from CEO Pablo Vegas on the updated long-term load forecast, which showed a much higher unadjusted growth projection driven largely by data centers. ERCOT described an adjusted forecast using historical delays and lower realized build rates, and members discussed reliability, generation timelines, and the importance of SB 6 for demand response and flexibility. The committee then heard and left pending SB 2629, which would allow condominium and property owners’ association meetings and voting by electronic means; SB 2702, which would let nationally certified professionals test backflow prevention assemblies without a separate TCEQ license; SB 2167, which would let TDLR pause new license applications tied to human trafficking emergency orders or pending SOAH cases; SB 2349, which would exempt short-term leases and certain leasebacks from flood disclosure requirements; SB 2121, which would tighten the data broker registry law; and SB 2443, which would authorize TDLR electronic delivery of notices and other documents. Testimony generally supported these bills as cleanup, modernization, or workforce-streamlining measures, with some members expressing caution about electronic meetings and emphasizing in-person accountability. The committee also heard SB 2902 on coerced debt and identity theft, with testimony from a law professor and family violence advocates supporting stronger protections for survivors and suggesting a police report as an additional proof option. SB 512, a refiled bill restricting money transmission license holders from fining users for terms-of-service violations, also received supportive testimony and was left pending. Later, the committee heard SB 2145 on allowing certain TIF boards to meet virtually in narrow circumstances, SB 2268 on extending Texas Energy Fund loan deadlines in some cases, SB 1495 creating an EV supply equipment advisory board, SB 2154 regulating delivery network companies under a statewide framework, SB 2184 lowering the age for pyrotechnic operator and fireworks display permits from 21 to 18, SB 2211 on combining data centers, power generation, and produced-water desalination projects, and SB 647 on title theft protections and clerk authority to refuse fraudulent filings. Most of these bills were left pending after brief testimony and questions, with members focusing on reliability, regulation, and safeguards against fraud.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Business and Commerce Apr 10th, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • As a licensed plumber and representative of IAPMO, As a licensed plumber and representative of IAPMO,
  • TCEQ has a license for those who work on backflow assemblies.
  • It would allow TCEQ to accept this certification as an equivalent to the state license.
  • But you're not dealing with a license to sell fireworks.
  • This is a license to do professional displays? Yes, sir. Okay.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce met with a quorum and first voted out several pending bills. Senate Bill 1612 was reported favorably to the full Senate with objections sent to the local and contested calendar. The committee then adopted committee substitutes and favorably reported Senate Bills 2717, 1468, 1642, and 1789, with 1642 and 1789 sent to the floor. SB 2717 would create the Texas Energy Efficiency Council and add agencies to it; SB 1468 and SB 1642 were discussed as changes affecting utility and insurance-related structures; and SB 1789 would establish pole standards, with the author saying it would clarify PUC authority and create more practical statewide standards. The committee also heard an ERCOT update from Pablo Vegas, who said Texas load growth remains strong but ERCOT is adjusting its large-load forecast downward using historical delays and realization rates for data centers and other large loads. He said the adjusted forecast is still very high, but more realistic for planning, and members discussed reliability, generation timelines, demand response, and the role of Senate Bill 6 in helping model large data centers as flexible load. The committee then took testimony on a series of bills and left most pending after public comment. SB 2629 would allow condominium and property owners associations to hold meetings and vote electronically; testimony supported it as a way to improve access, though some members expressed concern about overuse of virtual meetings. SB 2702 would let nationally certified professionals test backflow prevention assemblies instead of requiring a separate TCEQ license, and was supported as a workforce and public health measure. SB 2167 would let TDLR pause new massage-establishment license applications when an applicant is subject to a human trafficking emergency order or pending SOAH case. SB 2349 would exempt short-term residential leases and certain leasebacks from floodplain disclosure requirements while allowing the notice to be included in the lease packet. SB 2121 would tighten the data broker registry law from the prior session, and SB 2443 would allow TDLR to use electronic delivery for notices and contested-case documents. Additional bills focused on consumer protection, housing, and regulatory administration. SB 2902 would help victims of coerced debt and identity theft stop collection efforts by requiring proof such as a court order or FTC report; advocates said it would protect survivors while still preventing fraud. SB 512 would bar money transmission license holders from fining users for terms-of-service violations in a way that forfeits account funds, and supporters framed it as a protection against private financial penalties. SB 2145 would allow public improvement districts and tax increment finance districts to meet virtually with at least one member physically present, while SB 2268 would give the PUC flexibility to extend Texas Energy Fund loan deadlines in certain cases. SB 1495 would create an advisory board for electric vehicle supply equipment standards, SB 2154 would extend statewide regulation to delivery network companies, SB 2184 would lower the age for pyrotechnic operator and fireworks display licenses from 21 to 18, SB 438 would expand confidentiality protections for SOAH administrative law judges, SB 2211 would treat digital products and desalinated water as industrial products to support combined energy-water projects, and SB 647 would strengthen title-theft protections by improving notice and clerk authority to reject fraudulent filings. Most of these bills were left pending after testimony, and several drew support from industry, consumer, or advocacy witnesses along with some member concerns about electronic meetings, licensing, and data accuracy.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Public Safety Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Interlock is more effective than license suspension alone, as 50 to 75% of convicted drunk drivers continue
  • to drive on a suspended license.
  • One is when a license plate must be impounded by a police officer, giving them the ability to do it by
  • affixing a permanent sticker instead of having to take that license plate.
  • driving privileges suspended, revoked, or canceled. certain drivers who drive after having their license
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 4/1/25

Public Safety Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • suspension alone, as 50 to 75% of convicted drunk drivers continue to drive on a suspended license.
  • continue to drive on a suspended license continue to drive on a suspended license Minnesota's<00
  • reinstatement fee of significant license reinstatement fee of $680<00:05:09.280> before<00:05
  • fixing a permanent sticker instead of having to take that license plate.
  • fixing a permanent sticker instead of having to take that license plate.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session Feb 7th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Bill 703 by Zaffirini relating to the criminal and licensing consequences for the commission of certain
  • Written to the recognition of a handgun license issued by another state to state affairs.
  • to Business and Commerce. 42 Senate Bill 716 by Sparks relating to the issuance of an occupational license
  • Zaffirini relating to the regulation of used automotive parts recycling including the removal of license
  • Senate Bill 764 by Zaffirini relating the procedure for a hearing by the of licensing and regulation
Bills: SJR1, SJR2, SJR5, SJR33, SJR34, SJR35, SJR37, SJR38, SJR39, SCR12, SB4, SB40, SB701, SB702, SB703, SB704, SB705, SB706, SB707, SB708, SB709, SB710, SB711, SB712, SB713, SB714, SB715, SB716, SB717, SB718, SB719, SB720, SB721, SB722, SB723, SB724, SB725, SB726, SB727, SB728, SB729, SB730, SB731, SB732, SB733, SB734, SB735, SB736, SB737, SB738, SB739, SB740, SB741, SB742, SB743, SB744, SB745, SB746, SB747, SB748, SB749, SB750, SB751, SB752, SB753, SB754, SB755, SB756, SB757, SB758, SB759, SB760, SB761, SB762, SB763, SB764, SB765, SB766, SB767, SB768, SB769, SB770, SB771, SB772, SB773, SB774, SB775, SB776, SB777, SB778, SB779, SB780, SB781, SB782, SB783, SB784, SB785, SB786, SB787, SB788, SB789, SB790, SB791, SB792, SB793, SB794, SB795, SB796, SB797, SB798, SB799, SB800, SB801, SB802, SB803, SB804, SB805, SB806, SB807, SB808, SB809, SB810, SB811, SB812, SB813, SB814, SB815, SB816, SB817, SB818, SB819, SB820, SB821, SB822, SB823, SB824, SB825, SJR1, SJR2, SJR5, SJR33, SJR34, SJR35, SJR37, SJR38, SJR39, SCR12, SB4, SB40, SB701, SB702, SB703, SB704, SB705, SB706, SB707, SB708, SB709, SB710, SB711, SB712, SB713, SB714, SB715, SB716, SB717, SB718, SB719, SB720, SB721, SB722, SB723, SB724, SB725, SB726, SB727, SB728, SB729, SB730, SB731, SB732, SB733, SB734, SB735, SB736, SB737, SB738, SB739, SB740, SB741, SB742, SB743, SB744, SB745, SB746, SB747, SB748, SB749, SB750, SB751, SB752, SB753, SB754, SB755, SB756, SB757, SB758, SB759, SB760, SB761, SB762, SB763, SB764, SB765, SB766, SB767, SB768, SB769, SB770, SB771, SB772, SB773, SB774, SB775, SB776, SB777, SB778, SB779, SB780, SB781, SB782, SB783, SB784, SB785, SB786, SB787, SB788, SB789, SB790, SB791, SB792, SB793, SB794, SB795, SB796, SB797, SB798, SB799, SB800, SB801, SB802, SB803, SB804, SB805, SB806, SB807, SB808, SB809, SB810, SB811, SB812, SB813, SB814, SB815, SB816, SB817, SB818, SB819, SB820, SB821, SB822, SB823, SB824, SB825
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 4th, 2026

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • circumstances where an individual is arrested for a DUI or with a suspended, canceled, or revoked driver's license
  • circumstances where an individual is arrested for a DUI or with a suspended, canceled, or revoked driver's license
  • circumstances where an individual is arrested for a DUI or with a suspended, canceled, or revoked driver's license
  • circumstances where an individual is arrested for a DUI or with a suspended, canceled, or revoked driver's license
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Administrative Rules May 4th, 2026

Administrative Rules

Summary: The committee considered three resolutions, all presented by Chairman Kendrick with full PCS substitutes. H.J.R. 1096 approved a medical marijuana rule that had originally been treated as a major rule but was later determined not to be one; members asked no questions and the resolution was adopted unanimously. H.J.R. 1099 was described as a direct result of H.B. 1576 from the prior session concerning Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules; it also drew no questions and passed unanimously. H.J.R. 1100 addressed a rule from the Oklahoma Management and Enterprise Services that was discovered late to be a major rule; after brief discussion and no substantive questions, it too passed unanimously. During the meeting, members voted on each resolution after motions for adoption and do pass. The recorded votes were unanimous in favor on all three measures, with no nay votes. After H.J.R. 1100 passed, Chairman Kendrick noted there would be one more committee meeting the next morning at 9 a.m. to address a late-arriving resolution, and he offered to discuss the late major-rule issue with Representative Chapman after adjournment.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Tourism and Gaming Working Group (TGWG) - Wed Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:30 AM HST

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • These agencies are responsible for a whole variety of things such as licensing operators, employees,
  • These agencies are responsible for a whole variety of things such as licensing operators, employees,
  • <00:28:57.960> So, legal and licensed and what is not.
  • So, legal and licensed and what is not.
  • that uh that various legal licensed that uh that various legal licensed operators<00:45:42.360><