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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/28/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- report that they have the land available to build housing, but not the infrastructure: not roads, water
- Regulations are another headwind for our industry.
- Regulations are another headwind for our industry.
- putting a heavy thumb on the regulations putting a heavy thumb on the scale<01:10:36.000><c> in</c><
- </c> do have uh zoning land use regulations do have uh zoning land use regulations that<01:36:50.159>
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Jul 14th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Several committees are here this month: LFC, our Water and Natural Resources one, and LHHS next week.
- So we're dead in the water for a few years. So we decided to give them compensation.
- Not really; they kind of said it was for... they needed land and water and whatnot, but it was mostly
- A lot of the times they do that because of the fact that the code co-ops, the water authorities, and
- I think there should be some kind of process where regulation and licensing departments can and will
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
CPN-EIG, CPN DEFER, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-04-2026
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, yes, that we're subject to that per our regulations.
- Uh, yes, that we're subject to that per our regulations.
- Uh, yes, that we're subject to that per our regulations.
- Uh, yes, that we're subject to that per our regulations.
- And so of performance-based regulation.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
Keywords:
renewable energy, grid-ready homes, interconnection process, electric utility, energy independence, surcharge, customer access, energy storage, smart inverters, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, electric utility rates, ratemaking, performance-based regulation, performance-based incentives, performance incentive mechanisms, revenue adjustment mechanisms, cost control mechanisms, reward and penalty mechanisms, alternative ratemaking
Summary:
The committee first reconvened on SB 2471 and SB 2829, both relating to the powers of artificial persons. After discussion with the Attorney General’s office and a prior Q&A period, the chair said the committee would defer decision-making again, with the intent to return with amended versions of both bills that could gain support from the administration and its lawyers. The measures were deferred to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Conference Room 229 at 9:30 a.m.
The committee then took up SB 2180, relating to deposits of public funds. Members noted late testimony from the prior day’s joint hearing with the Housing Committee and moved to pass the bill out with amendments, including a defective effective date. The motion carried unanimously among those voting: the chair, vice chair, Senator Lamosao, and Senator Awa voted aye; Senator McKelvey was excused. The measure was adopted.
A joint hearing followed on SB 2033, relating to renewable energy and a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. The PUC supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the time, resources, and stakeholder input needed to establish the proposed process, and asked for clarification of terms such as “grid-ready homes” and the role of HERA. Hawaiian Electric said it supported the intent but opposed the proposed process and HERA funding use. The Hawaii Solar Energy Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that faster interconnection is needed to meet rooftop solar goals and lower costs over time. Testimony totaled 27 in support, two in opposition, and four with comments. Members questioned costs, consumer protections, and whether the bill would burden low- and moderate-income households; the bill’s supporters said amendments could clarify the definition of grid-ready homes and add guardrails, while acknowledging that upfront costs and interconnection costs would still need to be addressed.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Transportation, Highways and Public Works Apr 13th, 2026
Transportation, Highways & Public Works
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, I mean, you take 10 deep water ports. Some of them are I mean, you take 10 deep water ports.
- And also, how is this regulated?
- Water access, pollution mitigation challenges we're going to face.
- Water and water. Representative Glorioso, House Bill 511. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Champagne.
- Water and water. Representative Glorioso, House Bill 511. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Champagne.
Bills:
HB345 , HB502 , HB511 , HB655 , HB667 , HB713 , HB714 , HB730 , HB743 , HB777 , HB803 , HB836 , HB871 , HB1037 , HB1167 , HB1174 , HB1175
Keywords:
rail infrastructure, ports, Class II railroads, Class III railroads, transportation, Caddo Parish, property taxes, abatement, payment in lieu of taxes, taxing entities, governmental approval, pursuit intervention, law enforcement, safety technology, GPS tracking, public safety, ferries, Department of Transportation, contracts, state legislation
Summary:
The committee heard several transportation and aviation measures. HB 1175, by Rep. Turner, updated aeronautics-related definitions and was reported favorably without objection. HB 655, by Rep. Brough, authorized DOTD to use cost-plus contracts for operation and maintenance of state ferry systems, with Secretary Glenn LaDay explaining it was intended to give DOTD flexibility for possible privatization or contracting of ferries such as Cameron; it was also reported favorably. HB 1037, by Chairman Borek, shifted certain DOTD operational responsibilities to a chief operating officer and was reported favorably, and HB 1174, also by Chairman Borek, recreated DOTD and was reported favorably as a cleanup measure. HB 714 and HB 502 were voluntarily deferred.
The committee then considered several port-related bills. HB 871, by Rep. Carver, would have added two St. Tammany Parish appointees to the Port of New Orleans board, but the author asked to voluntarily defer it, saying the timing was premature given ongoing work on the Louisiana International Terminal and related access projects. HB 345, by Rep. McMakin, expanded the Rail Infrastructure Improvement Program to include rail infrastructure at ports and was reported favorably. HB 713, by Rep. McCormick, would cap the Caddo-Bossier Port executive director’s compensation at the statewide average of the top ten port directors; after extensive debate and testimony from the port, the Port Association, and Caddo Parish opposing the bill, the committee voted 12-1 to involuntarily defer it. HB 667, also by Rep. McCormick, would change Caddo-Bossier Port commissioners from appointed to elected; witnesses argued it would politicize the board, create election costs, and conflict with the port’s current structure, and the committee again voted 12-1 to involuntarily defer the bill.
The committee also advanced local infrastructure and flood-protection measures. HB 743, by Rep. St. Blanc, creating the Harry P. Williams Memorial Airport District in St. Mary Parish, was reported favorably after testimony that the district would help the parish manage the airport as an economic development asset. HB 836, by Rep. Hilferty, would reconfirm members of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority East by Senate confirmation; after concerns that the original August 1 date could interfere with hurricane-season operations, the committee adopted an amendment moving the reconfirmation date to December 1, 2026, and then reported the bill favorably by substitute. Finally, HB 730, by Rep. Cruz, was presented to prohibit the use of ADS-B aircraft tracking data to assess taxes or fees on aircraft owners, with an amendment narrowing the bill to smaller aircraft; the discussion continued into questions about enforcement and exemptions for carrier airports.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of William Briggs, of Texas, to be Deputy Administrator, and Casey Mulligan, of Illinois, to be Chief Counsel for Advocacy, both of the Small Business Administration. Mar 12th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- I have been encouraged by President Trump's executive orders to freeze and roll back. regulations.
- To ensure that a strong chief counsel stands up for the little guy and warns regulators when small firms
- Once, the farm had to prove that the regulators don't know how to measure nitrogen.
- Do you agree agencies have failed to properly consider the indirect costs of their regulations?
- Relief from those regulations, relief from the things that get in their way.
Keywords:
SBA, small business, nominations, Bill Briggs, Casey Mulligan, regulations, capital access, public support
Summary:
The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship convened to consider the nominations of Bill Briggs for Deputy Administrator of the SBA and Dr. Casey Mulligan for Chief Counsel for Advocacy. The discussions highlighted the critical role of the SBA in promoting small businesses, with emphasis on overcoming challenges posed by excessive regulations and the need for improved access to capital. Several committee members expressed their concerns over recent layoffs within the SBA and the closure of district offices, which they believe undermine support for small businesses across the nation. The committee meeting saw extensive dialogue about the implications of regulations on small business operations and how the nominees plan to address these issues if confirmed. Public support for the nominees was acknowledged through letters from various stakeholders who advocate for small business interests.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs (03/25/2026)
Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Senator Waters. Good morning. Senator Waters. Good morning.
- I'm Senator David Waters, you all.
- But when regulations and all of that.
- ><c> then</c><05:21:35.840><c> alcohol</c> have sterile water and then alcohol have sterile water and
- </c> and make punitive or more regul and make punitive or more regul regulations<05:29:57.520><c> that
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Conservation Jan 29th, 2026 at 09:13 am
Senate Conservation
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Chair, it's real important that the public know that if they have standing water, change that water
- It's important that the public know that if they have standing water, change that water out.
- They're also threats to water.
- NMED going in and seeing if that water that is going to communities that depend upon that water source
- , to make sure that they are having safe water to drink... ...that depend upon that water source to make
Committee:
Senate Senate Conservation
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- By restricting construction to large, expensive properties, local regulations have effectively zoned
- What it requires is what is in the land use planning law now, which is a nexus between the regulations
- , laws regarding water, sewer, storm drainage, road access, which is what you just heard about road access
- and said something that So imagine that the federal government came and said something that they regulate
- I get the cutting regulations. I get that. I talked about home ownership a lot.
Committee:
Senate Local Government and Taxation
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- ; 1181, 1181, certified public account; SP 1199, veterinary and rural affairs; 1200, assured water supply
- ; natural resources, energy and water; SB 1422, credit enhancement; 1424, fine education; 1428, board
- Public safety and law enforcement; SB 1559, grant resources; energy and water; SB 1560, cap water; 1883
- monument; 1665, state agency honoring; 1741, education school; 1787, Congress; SCM 10004, energy and water
- The only issue that I have with it is that it does regulate charters and dictates to charters how they
Summary:
The House convened, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed Judges Day guests and other visitors, and read a proclamation recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month. Members also made brief introductions of guests and the doctor of the day, Dr. Philip Williams. The chamber then moved through a long Committee of the Whole agenda, taking up numerous bills with committee and floor amendments, most of them receiving do-pass or due-pass recommendations after brief explanations and some debate. Notable discussion included HB 2444, where several members raised concerns about pharmacist-led care, patient safety, and rural health impacts, while the sponsor argued it would expand affordable access to care; HB 2726, which drew comments about a new sleep apnea device and whether it was a vendor-driven proposal; HB 2991, a bipartisan effort to address social media harms to children; and HB 4070, a bill framed as a “corporate death penalty” approach to combat sex trafficking. Other measures addressed kinship placement in child welfare, midwifery oversight, vulnerable adult protections, tuition waivers for children of disabled veterans, license plate omnibus language, and county and education-related issues.
After the Committee of the Whole reported, the House adopted the report and assigned measures for engrossing. The chamber then proceeded to third reading votes on several bills. HB 2123, dealing with financial institutions and gold/silver legal tender, failed on a 24-28 vote after an excusal request was granted to one member with a financial conflict. HB 2270, concerning county authority and sheriff’s posse dissolution procedures, passed 50-3. HB 2324, creating a state fire marshal-related provision, passed 53-0, as did HB 2404 on mental health services. HB 2495 on sentencing failed 26-27. HB 2557 on patient records passed 37-16, HB 2574 on traffic violation appeals passed 52-0, HB 2594 on domestic relations and address confidentiality passed 44-9, HB 2611 on child welfare passed 51-0, HB 2681 on the county employee merit system passed 53-0, and HB 2697 also passed 51-0. The session continued into additional votes beyond the excerpt.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Feb 11th, 2026
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
Transcript Highlights:
- And I may not be considered a first responder, but when the water goes out...
- Now, we provide safe drinking water to city individuals. What I love about my job is...
- After my time in the Navy, running water plants for for fellow troops, work for.
- Now, we provide safe drinking water to city, you know, city individuals.
- unequal standards, we risk moving from regulation into impairment of constitutional right.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Make no mistake, SB6 does not regulate the abortion drug industry; it is not an abortion regulation.
- She heard a thunk in the water, and the water in the toilet...
- Imagine suffering a miscarriage, bleeding profusely with no privacy, and being told to just drink water
- chemicals that cannot be fully removed during wastewater treatment and thus end up in our drinking water
- They are not FDA regulated.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
trafficking, prostitution, affirmative defense, victims, criminal justice reform, victim rights, criminal justice, judicial reform, court procedures, mental health services, criminal penalties, court security, SB 6, Woman and Child Protection Act, abortion, abortion-inducing drugs, medication abortion, mifepristone, misoprostol, pro-life
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-02-13 (12:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- should just pause here in Florida and let the Supreme Court decide this issue before we wade into waters
- Supreme Court precedent squarely holds that Senate Bill 4’s attempt to regulate the unlawful entry of
- non-citizens... ...holds that Senate Bill 4’s attempt to regulate the unlawful entry of non-citizens
- You carried a lot of the water for me.
- And I guess it only remains to say that... ...a lot of the water for me.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for the Parkland shooting victims, quorum call, and the Pledge of Allegiance. The Rules and Ethics Committee special order report for February 13, 2025 was adopted, setting the day’s special order calendar and debate times. The chamber then took up immigration-related special order items, beginning with Senate Memorial 6C, which urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide guidance and training for 287(g) agreements. Members debated federal immigration policy and state cooperation with DHS, and the memorial passed 85-27.
The House next considered Senate Bill 4C, an immigration bill creating new state offenses related to unlawful entry and reentry into Florida and requiring a mandatory death sentence for an unauthorized alien convicted of a capital felony. Members questioned the bill’s constitutionality, including Supremacy Clause, due process, and Eighth Amendment concerns, and several speakers argued it would create separate classes of people and invite litigation. Multiple amendments were offered to narrow or expand exemptions, including protections for Venezuelans on TPS, certain Haitian TPS and humanitarian parole recipients, undocumented people brought to Florida as children working in critical professions, and a proposal to delay action pending court rulings; all of those amendments were rejected. The bill passed 85-29.
The chamber then took up Senate Bill 2C, which would create a State Board of Immigration Enforcement led by the Governor and Cabinet, establish a local law enforcement immigration grant program and advisory council, repeal the undocumented-student fee waiver, and appropriate more than $300 million for immigration enforcement. The sponsor described it as supporting cooperation with federal immigration agencies and ending the in-state tuition incentive for undocumented students. Early questioning focused on the impact on “dreamers” and whether the bill would effectively raise their tuition costs; the sponsor said it removed the incentive of in-state tuition but did not bar attendance. The transcript cuts off during that exchange, before final action on SB 2C is shown.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, let's talk water parks.
- Water parks are places to cool off.
- Um, I said, had said that in the beginning with regard to safety of the water park, water park activity
- water park entity knew or reasonably should have known, or the water park entity's failure to train or
- improper training of an employee of the water park entity actively involved in the water park or that
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Mar 3rd, 2026 at 08:30 am
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- And we're helping them report those activities in ways that align with regulations and are clear and
- Ranking Member Waters. Thank you, Madam Chair.
- That said, if someone, you know, comes to our regulations, our rules, our reports, and says, this is
- That said, if someone, you know, comes to our regulations, our rules, our reports, and says, this is
- So we try to work with people as much as possible to make sure that the regulations are not the reason
Committee:
House State Government & Tribal Relations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 23rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- Substitute House Bill 2343 is regarding water quality and game farms.
- In the substitute bill, it directs the Department of Fish and Wildlife to obtain a water discharge permit
- legislative task force on reducing regulatory stress for producers and directs that task force to review regulations
- related to land use and zoning, stewardship of water resources, grazing rights, and pesticides, and
Committee:
Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources
Keywords:
aviation, wildland fires, funding, disaster relief, emergency response, irrigation, district director, contracts, beneficial interests, agriculture, timber sales, land sales, process efficiency, legislation, department language, tribal rights, fishing rights, salmon management, state-tribal agreements, natural resources
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We worry that these issues may spill over into our drinking water.
- Water is a significant concern, so they will use that new technology to clean up the water and then dump
- According to the study, the water treated with the new technology is cleaner than the drinking water.
- I then asked a question about why they don't just pump it into the city's drinking water system.
- The response was that there are perceptions about it being dirty water, so it remains to be seen how
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
Texas STRONG defense fund, severance tax revenue, oil and gas revenue, constitutional transfers, rainy day fund, economic stabilization fund, state highway fund, oil and gas production, qualifying county, county grants, water infrastructure, first responders, public safety, DPS staffing, commercial motor vehicle safety, gang violence prevention, human trafficking prevention, economic development, TxDOT grants, school districts
SC
Transcript Highlights:
- But just as a quick reminder, the Senate version regulated and provided regulations for the industry.
- Really hold a lot of water when held up to scrutiny.
- They self-regulated on their own, putting 21 plus on their product.
- The intent of this bill was to regulate the behavior of the state and its subdivisions.
- It's a disclosure bill, which will be regulated by the Department of Agriculture.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Another area where I spent significant time is development regulation and responsible growth.
- The policies we deal with here, whether it's water management, health care, insurance, education, or
- I want to highlight one particular line, 220 of the bill, that says federal laws or regulations.
- CTP is a non-FDA-approved product, but it is a regulated product by the FDA.
- He is an accomplished distance runner, open-water swimmer, and enjoys hiking and surfing.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for Army Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum established. Members approved the journal and adopted the special order report setting the day’s calendar. The chamber also recognized Sheriff Mike Chitwood as law enforcement officer of the day and later held several introductions and farewell remarks, including lengthy closing speeches from Representatives Eskamani and Overdorf reflecting on their service and legislative priorities.
The House then took up and passed a series of Senate bills, often after adopting House strike-all or conforming amendments. CS/SB 590 on mandatory child abuse reporting was clarified to apply prospectively only and passed 111-0. SB 418 on law enforcement interactions with individuals with autism was amended to incorporate House language, including blue-envelope provisions, and passed 111-0. CS/CS/SB 1668 on the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) was amended to preserve House provisions and passed 112-0. CS/SB 1246 on the Linking Industry to Nursing Education Fund was amended to expand eligible health science programs and allow certain non-health-care contributions, then passed 112-0. CS/CS/SB 1404 on memory care passed 111-0.
Later bills also advanced with broad support: CS/CS/SB 1030 on recovery residences passed 168-0 after debate over medication-assisted treatment; CS/CS/SB 178 on athletics in public K-12 schools passed 112-0 after amendments allowing limited coach support for student-athletes with parental consent; CS/CS/SB 422 on automatic dependent surveillance broadcasts passed 108-2; and CS/CS/SB 598 on funeral, cemetery, and consumer services passed 111-0 after an amendment on exclusive arrangements. The chamber then began debate on CS/CS/SB 1134, which would restrict counties and municipalities from official DEI-related actions and contracting practices. Members questioned its scope and exceptions, and Representative Gant offered an amendment to narrow the bill’s DEI definition; debate on that amendment was underway when the transcript ended.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC/JHA Joint Public Hearing - Fri Feb 7, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- We should focus on enforcing regulations to prevent the black markets.
- We should focus on enforcing regulations to prevent the black markets.
- We should focus on enforcing regulations to prevent the black markets.
- We should focus on enforcing regulations to prevent the black markets.
- We should focus on enforcing regulations to prevent the black markets.
Summary:
The joint Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committees heard HB 756 HD1, a measure on flavored tobacco products. Supporters included the Attorney General, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, youth advocates, public health groups, and Kaiser Permanente. They argued flavored tobacco and menthol are used to attract and addict young people, cited rising youth and young adult vaping rates, and pointed to public health harms and evidence from other states that flavor restrictions reduced e-cigarette sales. The Attorney General requested oral amendments to correct a statutory reference, repeal a county preemption provision so counties could enact stricter flavor bans, and restore appropriations, positions, and the original effective date. Opponents, including retail and wholesale businesses, argued the bill would hurt small businesses and state tax revenue, push sales to the black market, and remove a harm-reduction option for adult smokers; they urged stronger enforcement instead of a ban.
After testimony, the committees took up amendments and recommendations. The chair proposed correcting the statutory citation to HRS 26-38, adopting a Department of Health amendment on disposal of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids as hazardous waste, and noting the appropriations, FTE, and effective date in the committee report. Members then voted to pass HB 756 HD1 with amendments in both committees, with the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee recording one member as supporting with reservations.
The transcript then moved to HB 806, relating to fireworks, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying undercover enforcement is costly and additional funding is needed. A community testifier also supported stronger enforcement, citing illegal aerial fireworks, noise, and impacts on pets and kupuna. No final vote on HB 806 was shown in the excerpt.
The Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee also heard HB 438, which would create a Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation in immigration court for income-qualified individuals. Support came from civil rights, legal aid, ACLU, and law school clinic representatives, who said counsel is needed to ensure due process and fair access to justice, especially because immigration proceedings can lead to deportation and family separation. Opposition testifiers argued taxpayer-funded counsel for people in immigration proceedings is inappropriate, unlawful, or unfair to citizens and legal residents. One law school representative suggested a technical amendment to broaden language about training and education. The excerpt ends before a final vote on HB 438 is shown.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- trail construction, watershed restoration, wildlife habitat enrichment, fuel reduction, energy and water
- When we do flood work, it's the Department of Water Resources.
- These watersheds are where the drinking water for all Californians comes from and the water that is so
- to add in here that things have really changed a lot since Tuesday when CARB came out with its regulations
- approve these positions on a one-time basis rather than an ongoing basis, as forthcoming state regulations