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NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (01/20/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> that section. that section. >> Okay.<01:04:01.359><c> Thank</c><01:04:01.599><c> you.
- Redundant section.
- Um, section four, the applicability section, would be extremely confusing to us, and that is lines 6
- Um, section four,<02:04:19.199><c> the</c><02:04:19.440><c> applicability</c><02:04:20.080><c> section
- section of the amendments to law proposed<02:04:49.679><c> in</c><02:04:49.840><c> sections</c><02:04
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 03/21/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- So, basically the A1 amendment strips out or deletes section three and section five, which were actually
- > five,</c> deletes section three and section five, deletes section three and section five, which<01:
- Section one is a definitional section, and it modifies the definition of broadband to make sure that
- Section 4 um uh subjects uh sections.
- Uh section six includes regulation.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/26/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- There are a few outstanding sections of the bill where bill proponents remain committed to continuing
- </c><01:29:57.800><c> six</c> Rights clearing up and then section six Rights clearing up and then section
- Section four establishes aftercare services, and section five appropriates funding for the School Linked
- Section four establishes aftercare services, and section five appropriates funding for the School Linked
- Section four establishes aftercare services, and section five appropriates funding for the School Linked
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 3.
- Section 4.
- Section 5.
- Section 6.
- Section 7.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (03/11/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:40:41.040><c> five</c> therapist changes um, in section five therapist changes um, in section
- We could change the enactment date on that section. >> If there was anything that could say that the
- </c> enactment date on that section. enactment date on that section.
- We're going to change the effective date on section three to 7/1/23?
- three to 71 of effective date on section three to 71 of 23rd.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (01/20/2026)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- RSA 275 and would add section 37B.
- Section 23 is not the section of the workers' compensation statute that is dictating, uh, necessarily
- Section 23 is not the section of the workers' compensation statute that is dictating, uh, necessarily
- </c><00:59:19.680><c> Um</c> the amendments now to section 24. Um the amendments now to section 24.
- </c> When a bill is denied and under section When a bill is denied and under section 23,<01:03:13.599
Summary:
The committee began with procedural announcements about report turnaround, amendment submission methods during split operations, a possible January 29 session, the governor’s State of the State on February 5, parking, cafeteria opening, and the plan to finish work by February 10. It then moved into executive session on HB 1123, which would require certain companies to post salary ranges on public job listings. Representative Granger moved ITL, arguing the bill would interfere with negotiations, especially for higher-level jobs, and raise compelled-speech concerns. Supporters, including Representatives Schultz, Sullivan, Cahill, Staub, and others, said salary ranges help applicants avoid wasted time and travel, improve transparency, and are already a common workplace disclosure. The committee voted 10-9 to ITL HB 1123.
The committee next took up HB 177, concerning a definition of remote work in labor law. Representative Murphy moved ITL, saying the bill could burden employers, create vague obligations, duplicate existing protections, and potentially require intrusive compliance measures. Representative Sullivan described a proposed amendment that would narrow the bill to a definition of remote work and remove broader requirements, but the committee ultimately voted 11-9 to ITL HB 177. Members also noted that the amendment had not been fully circulated in time and that the issue might merit further review.
Finally, the committee opened HB 1352, a workers’ compensation bill focused on repricing and payment practices. The sponsor withdrew an initial ITL motion and moved OTP after amendment review. Members discussed concerns raised at the hearing about delayed payments, third-party administrators, and the need for better accountability. Representative McKenzie’s amendment would define good faith, create a voluntary three-year dispute-resolution pilot, restore fines to prior levels, and add reporting/accountability requirements for carriers that miss the 30-day payment deadline. Several members supported the amendment as a way to help small businesses and providers, while others said repricing needed broader study through the workers’ compensation advisory council. The Department of Labor explained that the amendment would require carriers and related payers to report missed determinations to the department and would increase oversight of payment timeliness.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 33 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 1E. No public schools shall...
- the following: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, the provisions of this section
- Michael, of Boston, and other members of the House move to amend the bill in Section 2A, item 1596-2517
- McKenna of Sutton and other members of the House move to amend the bill in Section 2, in item 1596-2426
- Michael Witts of Boston, and other members of the House, moved to amend the bill in Section 2A, in item
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and adopted two ceremonial resolutions: one commemorating the dedication of the Woburn Battle Road Memorial as part of the Massachusetts 250th celebration, and another recognizing May 1-7 as Elks National Youth Week. The chamber then took up House Bill 4005, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill using FY24 Fair Share surtax surplus funds, and ordered it to a third reading before later considering it for passage to be engrossed.
During debate on the bill, the House heard a lengthy presentation in support of the proposal, which would direct about $828 million to transportation and $353 million to education. The transportation spending was described as primarily supporting the MBTA, including workforce and safety funding, reserve replenishment, station and infrastructure improvements, reduced fares, and reimbursement for tunnel closure costs, along with smaller amounts for regional transit authorities and unpaved roads. The education side included additional special education circuit breaker funding, vocational school capital, early education workforce supports, early literacy, universal school meals, higher education endowment matches, Green School Works, and ESOL waitlist reduction, with the Inspector General directed to review circuit breaker cost controls.
Members then debated several amendments. One amendment related to a school athletics policy was modified by a further amendment calling for DESE analysis before implementation; both the further amendment and the underlying amendment as amended were adopted. A transportation amendment to shift $50 million from MBTA funding to Chapter 90 municipal roads was supported by members emphasizing rural road needs but was rejected on a roll call, 25-120. Another transportation amendment adding at least $300,000 for Route 93 mitigation costs in Medford was adopted, 133-20. The bill itself then passed to be engrossed on a roll call, 140-14. The House also observed moments of silence for former First Lady Kitty Dukakis and for victims of the Santo Domingo nightclub collapse, and later adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. before adjourning in memory of former Representative Philip W. Johnston.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- What you've described is covered in another section.
- What you've described is covered in another section.
- In that same section, in Section 6, I had some experience, and it was not for the nature of what this
- You'll see in the definition section, line 24(d), it explains what pending investigation means. D.
- And I just wanted to point out that we have a section in Title 33, Chapter... ...12 of our Idaho statutes
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from March 17, 19, 20, and 23, 2026, and briefly recognized a page who spoke about his experience and future plans. The main item of business was Senate Bill 1412, presented by Senator Tammy Nichols and Representative Barbara Ehart, which aims to strengthen student safety in schools by requiring suspected abuse to be reported to law enforcement, standardizing hiring disclosures about prior investigations or misconduct, and referring certain resignations or terminations during investigations to the Professional Standards Commission. Supporters said the bill closes loopholes, improves consistency across schools, and helps protect students and whistleblowers.
Testimony in support came from Dr. Loretta Bolton, who described years of mandatory reporting that she said were not properly investigated and alleged retaliation after reporting misconduct, and from Moses Espinoza, who said his autistic, nonverbal son was affected by a school employee later identified in the discussion and that the school did not notify his family. Both urged stronger reporting and accountability for school personnel. The sponsor also said the bill was developed with input from the Department of Education, State Board of Education, and Attorney General’s Office.
Members asked several technical questions about possible loopholes, including whether an employee could avoid disclosure by resigning before an investigation or by being placed on leave, and whether districts would have to continue paying employees while Professional Standards Commission proceedings are pending. Superintendent Debbie Critchfield responded that the bill’s definitions and other provisions were intended to cover those scenarios and that districts would still have reporting and disclosure obligations. After discussion, Representative Hostetler moved to send Senate Bill 1412 to the floor with a due pass recommendation, and the committee approved the motion.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 14 Feb 11th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Grafton, Fiere of Falmouth, and Smola of Warren move to amend the bill by adding the following section
- of Grafton, Fiere of Falmouth, and Smola of Warren move to amend the bill by adding the following section
- : This section shall not apply to a radio or television broadcasting station, including a cable or satellite
- Sweezy of Duxbury moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 28 of Chapter 53 of
- Gaskey of Carver moves to amend the bill in section 1, in the definition of materially deceptive audio
Summary:
The House first suspended Joint Rule 12 to send a petition naming the Dorchester Division of the Boston Municipal Court as the Judge Leslie E. Harris Courthouse to the Judiciary Committee. It then took up two Ways and Means bills on election integrity: House Bill 76, renamed House Bill 5093, to protect against election misinformation, and House Bill 846, renamed House Bill 5094, to enhance disclosure requirements for synthetic media in political advertising. Supporters said both bills were a response to AI-generated deepfakes and misleading election content, emphasizing transparency, disclosure, and protection of voters without banning political speech. Opponents argued the measures could be overbroad and raise First Amendment concerns, especially for smaller campaigns and organizations.
House Bill 5094 was amended to exempt certain broadcasters and streaming services when paid to air materially deceptive election-related communications, and a separate amendment to move Massachusetts primaries earlier was rejected 131-25. Another amendment narrowing the bill’s scope was also defeated 145-12. After debate, House Bill 5094 passed to be engrossed by a vote of 153-3. House Bill 5093, which prohibits deceptive AI use in the 90 days before an election, also passed to be engrossed after debate and the defeat of amendments.
The House also passed several engrossed local bills to enact: a Rockland charter amendment, a Williamstown senior property tax exemption measure, and a Rochester bill allowing continued employment of Fire Chief Scott Royal. Later, the House rejected Senate amendments on a teacher preparation and student literacy bill, declined concurrence, and appointed a conference committee. The chamber also observed a moment of silence for former Quincy public servant Arthur Tobin before adjourning until the next day at 11 a.m.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 14 Feb 11th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- move to amend the bill by adding the following section.
- , move to amend the bill by adding the following section.
- This section shall not apply to a radio or television broadcasting station, including a cable or satellite
- Sweezy of Duxbury moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 28 of Chapter 53 of
- Gaskey of Carver moves to amend the bill in Section 1, in the definition of materially deceptive audio
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Under Section 1, it talks about powers and duties.
- And so that's something that I do want to address when we get into the hearing section of it.
- And so that's something that I do want to address when we get into the hearing section of it.
- The haulers are still held at a different section, and so, yeah, it's just landfills.
- The haulers are still held at a different section, and so, yeah, it's just landfills.
Summary:
The committee met on January 28, 2006, approved prior minutes, and then considered several RS introductions. RS 33076, dealing with mosquito abatement districts, would allow property owners to opt out of spraying by request to county commissioners and add penalties for noncompliance; members raised questions about notice, whether the opt-out affected taxes or only spraying, and whether the bill could hinder abatement, but the motion to introduce passed. RS 33014 would consolidate solid waste regulation under DEQ rather than health districts, with the sponsor saying it would improve consistency and could save money; members asked about fiscal effects, DEQ authority, EPA involvement, and whether the bill affected haulers, and it was introduced.
The committee also heard RS 32909-C-2, which would raise the state reimbursement rate for housing state inmates in county jails from the current $55/$75 structure to a flat $80, citing a gap between county costs and state payments; members requested county-by-county impact data and the motion to introduce passed. Finally, RS 32985 would preempt local anti-discrimination ordinances that go beyond state law, with the sponsor arguing it would protect religious freedom and reduce regulatory burdens on businesses; opponents argued it would override local control and asked for data on economic impacts. The bill was introduced on a 14-2 roll call vote, and the committee noted it would be heard later in the Juden Rules Room.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, April 14, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 202D of the National Emergencies Act, 50 U.S.C. 1622d, provides for the automatic termination
- message to the Congress of the United message to the Congress of the United States.<00:06:55.280><c> Section
- Section 202D of the National States.
- Section 202D of the National Emergency<00:06:58.080><c> Act</c><00:06:58.599><c> 50USC</c> Emergency
- ><c> I4</c><00:09:51.200><c> of</c><00:09:51.360><c> the</c><00:09:51.519><c> Clean</c> Including section
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Energy and Natural Resources (02/10/2026)
Energy and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:12:37.680><c> So</c><00:12:38.639><c> um</c> um section four. So um um section four.
- </c><00:23:01.039><c> here,</c> this this this in this section here, this this this in this section here
- /c><00:38:25.680><c> the</c><00:38:25.920><c> PUC</c> section three would prohibit the PUC section three
- </c> section five on the original bill. section five on the original bill.
- </c> and 10 people uh in a rural section and 10 people uh in a rural section maybe<02:01:13.040><c> have
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Jun 22nd, 2026 at 12:00 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- 2 of the Voting Rights Act as Section 2 is properly construed.
- So in Section 2... So what does properly construed mean?
- Section 2 lawsuits usually have two steps.
- discrimination was specifically not required in Section 2 cases.
- These factors have been a part of Section 2 litigation since the 1980s.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session - Part 2 - 05/16/26
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- After we've also added Senate File 4177, which was the legislative manual section for the blue book updates
- :49.760><c> the</c><00:09:49.920><c> legislative</c><00:09:50.560><c> manual</c><00:09:51.040><c> section
- </c> which was the legislative manual section which was the legislative manual section uh<00:09:52.720
- . >> Senator Dibble moves to amend Senate File 4515 as follows: Page one, after line four, insert section
- of law that this is sections of law that this is incorporating.<00:28:58.280><c> Uh</c><00:28:58.360
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 118 Part 2 May 12th, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- put in third-party contracting that needed to be negotiated from the House and also carved out a section
- This would strike out section two of our bill.
- And the intention of section two, this was from the bill we ran in 23 296.
- So again, asking that we put public in front of educational in two places in section one.
- This amendment would be added in section one at the very end.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 3 deals with unauthorized possession of certain materials.
- This section does define a list of who is authorized to possess materials.
- So fiber is not under the unauthorized possession of copper section of this.
- But it would fall under the section that deals with tampering of critical infrastructure. Okay.
- And what we're looking at is how much damage is caused under that other section.
Summary:
The Committee on Utilities first took up House Committee Substitute for House Bills 2762, 2816, and 2402, a solar-energy measure. The committee substitute combined the bills’ titles and focused on three main areas: a taxation framework for solar projects, setback requirements from occupied dwellings and property lines, and a decommissioning/bonding framework for project cleanup. Supporters said the bill would create baseline rules for a growing industry, protect neighboring landowners, and ensure land is restored after projects end. Members asked about Chapter 100 agreements, the setback distances, county rulemaking authority, and how reclamation and bonding would work. The committee adopted the amendment, rolled it into a new substitute, and then voted the substitute do pass by 18 ayes and 2 noes.
The committee then heard House Bill 2248, which would change Missouri’s economic development electric rate structure and close a loophole that could allow data centers under 75 megawatts to receive reduced rates. The sponsor and utility witnesses said the bill would make incentives more predictable by replacing a variable formula with a fixed discount for qualifying new industrial projects, while still requiring customers to pay full cost to serve and meet load-factor and other requirements. Witnesses from Evergy, Ameren Missouri, the Missouri Chamber, and Ford discussed the value of incentives for manufacturing, the difference between new load and retention of existing large users, and whether the bill should also address retention discounts. No action was taken on the bill during the hearing.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Substitute for Senate Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 903, which would expand critical infrastructure protections. The bill adds wireline and broadband facilities to the definition of critical infrastructure, increases penalties for damaging or tampering with such facilities, and creates an offense for unauthorized possession of certain stolen materials such as copper and related telecom materials. The sponsor and witnesses from AT&T, Verizon, cable, railroad, electric cooperative, recycling, municipal utility, and chamber groups said the measure responds to rising theft and vandalism, including copper theft and fiber cuts that disrupt 911 and other services. Members asked about scrap dealers, fiber versus copper, trespassing concerns, and whether harsher penalties would deter theft. The hearing concluded without a vote, and the committee adjourned after testimony.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- In the rural sections, there were six fatalities.
- So we’re focused on one little section of the state when we have the whole rest of the state to focus
- It looks like there are two sections on this bill that are the main changes, which is page two, lines
- I guess I'll just get back to the base of the question: why is one section enforced immediately within
- And with that, we also, in the last section, or section 12, there's another area where we would also
Summary:
The committee first approved minutes from February 16, 18, and 24, 2026. It then heard House Bill 664, which would remove differential speed limits for commercial vehicles and make truck speed limits consistent with posted limits for other vehicles. Representative Pickett argued the bill was about reducing speed variability and related crash risk, not setting a new speed limit. Trucking industry witnesses testified that heavier trucks need longer stopping distances, many fleets govern their trucks below posted limits, and the bill would not materially change truck speeds but could increase safety risks if some trucks went faster. Other members raised concerns about triples, urban-area language, and whether the bill could effectively open the door to higher truck speeds. After debate, the committee voted 10-6 to send HB 664 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
The committee next considered House Bill 667, which would remove the statutory requirement that Idaho DMV offer non-domiciled CDLs and instead give the department discretion. Representative Handy said the bill was a response to recent crashes involving out-of-state CDL holders and would let Idaho step back while federal rules settle. With no opposing testimony, the committee quickly passed the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
House Bill 717 followed, proposing a $75 fee for new residents who fail to register vehicles within 30 days and for vehicles not renewed after expiration, with an exemption for vehicles not in use. Representative Mickelsen said the bill would ensure new residents help pay for roads and infrastructure. The Idaho Association of Counties and Highway Districts asked for amendments so the fee would go to the highway distribution fund rather than the state highway fund and to clarify the exemption language to include local roads. The sponsor agreed to the amendment request, and the committee sent HB 717 to general orders. Finally, House Bill 716 was heard, which updates highway distribution account language and increases the local bridge inspection fund from $175,000 to $300,000 to match current costs and secure federal matching funds. After brief questions, the committee passed HB 716 to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act, or VRA, establishes preclearance.
- Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act, or VRA, establishes preclearance.
- Section 4 removes reasonable avenues to combat frivolous claims of voter suppression.
- That could mean changing new Section 11A to allow for the top two of the living candidates that won in
- The other one is to proceed to Section 13 and to accommodate for writ of candidacy.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Amending Section 37-83, A.R.S., relating to the Arizona State Retirement System.
- Amending Section 37-83, A.R.S., relating to the Arizona State Retirement System.
- House Bill 2758 amends Section 11-254-34-32-2-2-2, A.R.S. Thank you.
- House Bill 2825, amending Section 13-810, A.R.S., relating to fines.
- House bill 2825, amending Section 133.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of the prior journal, and several guest introductions, including the Doctor of the Day, students visiting the chamber, and other special guests. Members also announced committee substitutions and bill withdrawals/re-referrals, and the chamber observed a moment of respectful silence for the late Hon. George Cunningham, after unanimously adopting HCR 2060, a death resolution honoring his public service.
The House then spent much of the day in Committee of the Whole on several calendars. The most contested item was HB 2758, a groundwater transportation bill, which drew extensive debate over fairness to the McMullen Valley and the need to protect water supplies for the CAP system and metro Phoenix. Multiple amendments were adopted, including changes affecting transfer limits and basin-specific water allocations. The bill ultimately received a do pass recommendation in COW by a 31-23 vote, and later passed third reading in the House 32-24 after several members explained their votes. A motion to amend the COW report to show the bill failed was defeated 23-32.
The House also advanced a series of other measures with little or no opposition. In COW, HB 2049, HB 2090, HB 2092, HB 2179 as amended, HB 2228 as amended, HB 2111, HB 2114, HB 2256 as amended, HCM 2007 as amended, HR 2003, HB 2098, HB 2265 as amended, HB 2663, HB 2666 as amended, HB 2756 as amended, HB 2192 as amended, HB 2476, HB 2693 as amended, and HB 2877 as amended all received do pass recommendations, while HB 2875 was retained on the calendar. The House later passed several bills on third reading, including HB 2089, HB 2258, HB 2322, HB 2786, and HB 2825, and referred the approved measures to engrossing or to the Senate as appropriate.
The session concluded with numerous personal privilege remarks, including recognition of a retiring Air Force veteran, Black History Month remarks, birthday wishes, and an announcement that Representative Chaplik plans to resign next week to focus on a congressional campaign. The House also announced upcoming committee meetings and adjourned until 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026.