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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.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 30 repeals a section of the Vital Statistics Act, 24-14-18.
- The reports required under this section are statistical reports to be used only for medical and health
- The reports required under this section are statistical reports to be used only for medical and health
- Chair, in the statute, in the section of law, vital statistics, I went through it to kind of determine
- But because the last two sections of this bill deal with Section 31, we missed it.
Keywords:
medical malpractice, malpractice reform, patient's compensation fund, PCF, health care liability, tort reform, damage caps, punitive damages, hospital liability, physician liability, nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, outpatient facility, ambulatory surgical center, urgent care, free-standing emergency room, insurance surcharge, superintendent of insurance, New Mexico hospitals, medical review process
Summary:
Senate Judiciary began by announcing that Senate Bill 136 would be rolled over because the sponsor was unavailable. The chair then addressed criticism from the floor over how a prior bill had been handled, defending the committee’s practice of using committee substitutes and amendments without waiting for a new version from council, and emphasizing his authority to set hard stops and limit debate when he believes discussion is repetitive or dilatory. Several members responded, with some supporting the chair’s approach and others arguing that contentious bills deserve more time and fuller committee vetting.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 30, which would repeal New Mexico’s requirement that induced abortions be reported to the state registrar. The sponsors argued the reporting law is outdated, unnecessary for public health, and potentially dangerous because provider information can be disclosed under broader vital statistics statutes; supporters from the ACLU, League of Women Voters, Bold Futures, and NOW echoed privacy and safety concerns. Opponents argued the reporting requirement provides transparency and public health data. After debate, the committee approved SB 30 on a roll call vote.
Next, the committee heard Senate Bill 43, a bipartisan measure to modernize the Adult Parole Board statute after a prior veto. The bill would update parole factors for life-sentenced inmates, authorize per diem and closed hearings, and prevent parole hearings from being scheduled on victims’ birth or death dates. It received support from corrections officials and victims’ advocates, and the committee passed it without objection. The final major item was Senate Bill 50, which would remove several statutory in-service training mandates for law enforcement and give the Standards and Training Council more flexibility to set curriculum. Supporters said the current requirements are outdated and too rigid; opponents warned the bill could weaken recurring training in domestic violence, sexual assault, crisis intervention, and other high-risk areas. A motion to table failed, and the committee ultimately passed SB 50 on a roll call vote, despite divided member views.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Physicians who meet the criteria stipulated in sections four and five of the bill would be eligible to
- These sections are part of the physician community holding ourselves to standards of transparency and
- Physicians who meet the criteria stipulated in sections four and five of the bill would be eligible to
- These sections are part of the physician community, holding ourselves to standards of transparency and
- Point three, this bill does not meet its own goals described in section one.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on House Bill 2261, which would require health care providers to wear badges showing name, credential, and relevant degrees, require similar disclosure in advertising, and restrict use of the title “physician surgeon” to certain physicians and osteopathic physicians. Supporters, including the Washington State Medical Association and patient advocates, said the bill would improve transparency and informed consent. Opponents from nurse, naturopathic, and adult family home groups argued it was overly broad, burdensome, confusing, and could harm access to care or residential home settings; several also said existing disciplinary laws already address misrepresentation. No vote was taken on HB 2261 during the hearing.
The committee also heard House Bill 2283, which would raise the medical loss ratio for fully insured individual, small group, and large group health plans to 90 percent. Supporters, including small business, patient, and physician groups, said the bill would push more premium dollars toward patient care and lower costs or increase rebates. Insurers and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner warned it could destabilize the market, reduce flexibility for administrative services, and lead to carrier exits, though OIC said it was working on amendments. The bill was not voted on in the hearing.
House Bill 2425, an agency-request bill on nurse delegation, would broaden what tasks registered nurses may delegate, remove some setting and training restrictions, expand emergency medication authority, and adjust liability and retaliation protections. The Board of Nursing, long-term care providers, and skilled nursing/assisted living representatives supported the bill as a modernization that could ease workforce shortages and improve care access, while the Washington State Association for Justice opposed the immunity provisions and raised patient safety concerns. The hearing ended without a vote on HB 2425.
In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. HB 2110, with an amendment clarifying ambulance staffing and RN scope, passed 18-0 with one excused. HB 2113 passed 18-0 with one excused. HB 2122, as amended to require hospitals to offer flu vaccines with several flexibility and critical-access-hospital exemptions, passed 15-3 with one excused. HB 2152, as amended to require certain facilities to allow medical cannabis use for qualifying terminal patients and to add related exemptions and protections, passed 17-1 with one excused. The meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Criminal Justice Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Modernizes intangible asset law in section 3 of the bill.
- It provides protection against Harris hiding assets in Section 4.
- And lastly, it helps with block the wire transfers in Section 5.
- That's how I interpret that section. That's when that section should be used.
- But that's that's my interpretation to that Section. Thank you.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Lastly, Section 211.020 allows for the resumption or modification of non-conforming land uses by property
- First, section 211.020 allows a person to retain their non-conforming rights for five years after the
- Second, Section 211.020. 2013A allows a non-conforming use to be expanded if it's necessary to continue
- Sure, so Section 211.019.
- That would be through that amortization process in Section 211.019.
Keywords:
zoning, public notice, local government, residential development, protests, water conservation, municipal utility districts, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, environmental regulation, groundwater management, nonconforming uses, zoning regulations, land use, property rights, municipal authority, municipal moratorium, development moratorium, property development, subdivision, site plan
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/15/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><04:52:16.240><c> of</c> commentary in some of the sections of commentary in some of the sections
- </c> But specifically in that section But specifically in that section requires<04:54:20.638><c> the<
- </c> section four is the reporting. section four is the reporting.
- And so it has 13 or 14 sections.
- </c> sections of the bill in in this draft. sections of the bill in in this draft.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 25, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 2.
- Section two. Upon motion to recommmit. Section two.
- </c> section 117 disclosure requirements. section 117 disclosure requirements.
- This section<05:25:54.878><c> of</c> section of section of 1260H<05:25:57.280><c> list</c><05:25:57.600
- Since the section companies.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services (02/11/2025)
Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:09:43.960><c> on</c><02:09:44.239><c> page</c> about those sections on page about those sections
- The speaker then began to say, “I’m not sure exactly what section ...”
- </c><03:46:53.199><c> of</c> addressing this particular section of addressing this particular section
- </c><04:16:40.560><c> of</c> but um the rules we have a section of but um the rules we have a section
- </c> down to the end because in that section down to the end because in that section there<04:22:36.720
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Apr 15th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I just want to read, if I may, Section 44 of this bill, Senate Bill 3050.
- Those sections are a little different in terms of language than what is proposed here.
- Section 21A, Chapter 21A, Section 10E, entry upon property regarding disposition of dead animals.
- Chapter 21E, Section 8, which is the Oil and Hazardous Material Release Prevention and Response Act,
- And then they have a section about warrants and the process that fire officials should go through when
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee 4/8/26
Transportation Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And so what we end up doing is we multiply that again AADT on that particular section, or would-be section
- And so what we end up doing is we multiply that again AADT on that particular section, or would-be section
- Section 4 of 47 prevents local communities from moving the goalposts on aggregate mining, and tensions
- Section 4 of 47 prevents local communities from moving the goalposts on aggregate mining, and tensions
- Section 4 of 47 prevents local communities from moving the goalposts on aggregate mining, and tensions
Bills:
HF4807
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Jan 23rd, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll now move into the next section, two sections referred to as categorical and below the line.
- One-time appropriations, and you'll find these in section five and later sections of House Bill 2.
- Once again, much like the previous section, you'll be reading these left to right.
- And with that, I'm going to talk about Section 9. These appropriations are for three years.
- There's a Section 5, or a non-recurring appropriation of a million dollars on one of these lines.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- I assume Arlene's participates in Section 8. Is that right? Yes.
- What about parishes that don't participate in Section 8?
- I assume Arlene's participates in section 8. Is that right? Yes.
- What about parishes that don't participate in section 8?
- not participate in Section 8.
Bills:
HB29, HB39, HB77, HB153, HB183, HB211, HB263, HB299, HB324, HB519, HB520, HB533, HB538, HB559, HB562, HB805, HB823, HB1004, HB1011, HB1018
Keywords:
insurance fund, retired employees, Ascension Parish, court clerks, premium costs, investment advisory board, HB 39, Act 283, peace officer, law enforcement officer, police certification, citizenship requirement, U.S. citizen, United States citizen, naturalization, lawful permanent resident, green card holder, immigration, public safety, law enforcement hiring
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs (03/17/2026)
Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- this bill uses the same exact language as you see in the original bill, but it just adds another section
- , and those sections are based upon what they're going to do for the future.
- in sections and those sections<00:43:57.040><c> are</c><00:43:57.920><c> um</c><00:43:58.160><c> based
- </c><00:43:58.480><c> upon</c><00:43:59.280><c> what</c><00:43:59.599><c> they're</c> sections are um
- based upon what they're sections are um based upon what they're going<00:43:59.920><c> to</c><00:44:
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 5, 2026 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- That language is replicated in sections one and two.
- So if you look in Section 3 of the bill, you will see that that pertains to contracting.
- That's in Section 3. I hope that answers your question.
- That meant in that section of the bill for me. You're recognized. Thank you, Chair.
- Thank you. that meant in that section of the bill for me. You recognize. Thank you, Chair.
Summary:
The subcommittee first took up HB 387 on ADS-B airport billing. The sponsor and supporters said the bill would stop airports and third-party vendors from using federally required automatic dependent surveillance broadcast data to calculate landing or touch-and-go fees, arguing the technology was intended for safety and collision avoidance, not invoicing. An amendment clarifying touch-and-go landings and other fee calculations was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably 15-0.
Members then heard several local and policy bills. CS/HB 803 on private-provider building permits and inspections drew broad support from industry groups and was reported favorably 14-1. HB 451 and HB 4053, local fire-district assessment bills, were presented as relief for homeowners and churches facing higher non-ad valorem assessments; both were reported favorably after amendments, with testimony emphasizing impacts on houses of worship and local communities. PCS/HB 1329 on local government spending transparency prompted extensive debate over searchable budget formats, posting requirements, and possible unfunded mandates; supporters framed it as taxpayer access and accountability, while opponents argued many local governments already provide this information and that the bill could impose costs. It was reported favorably 8-4.
The committee also advanced PCS/HB 927 on local land planning and development, which would allow qualified professionals to assist with pre-application reviews; local government representatives raised concerns about preemption and environmental restrictions, but the bill was reported favorably 13-2. HB 929 on chickee huts, PCS/HB 4081 on expanding a local water and sewer district by referendum, and HB 489 conveying the Trenton Train Depot to the city and county all passed unanimously or near-unanimously. HB 1211, a Department of Military Affairs bill updating leave and assistance-program provisions, was amended and reported favorably. HB 1041, creating business incentives for veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses, also passed 13-0 after amendment and supportive testimony from members and veterans. The final item shown was HB 1001, a bill restricting county and municipal DEI-related actions and contracting; the sponsor described it as a response to division and waste, and members began questioning its definitions, scope, and potential effects on training and civil actions, but the transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on that bill.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But then section 2. Um, eliminates 5B.
- I'm trying to figure out what that has to do with, With section one. I'm looking at it on the.
- Um, Can you explain what section 2 of this bill?
- But my bigger concern is with section B.
- Uh, and part of that, uh, represent a little part of that section.
Bills:
HB316
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Working Group 1/15/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That's in the Minnesota Constitution, Article 12, Section 3.
- That's in the Minnesota Constitution, Article 12, Section 3.
- That's in the Minnesota Constitution, Article 12, Section 3.
- That's in the Minnesota Constitution, Article 12, Section 3.
- That's in the Minnesota Constitution, Article 12, Section 3.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session F Jun 2nd, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A joint resolution proposing amendments to Sections 4, 6, and 9 of Article VII and the creation of a
- Thank you for those answers on that section, Senator Avala.
- section of Article 12 of the state constitution. and to provide effective date.
- section of Article 12 of the Senate State Constitution.
- And the creation of a new section of Article 12 of the state constitution.
Summary:
The Senate took up Committee Substitute for Senate Joint Resolution 2F, a proposed constitutional amendment to expand homestead property tax relief, lower the assessment cap on non-homestead property from 10% to 5%, and limit county and municipal ad valorem tax revenues to specified uses. Senator Avila presented the measure as a major property tax reform intended to provide relief to homeowners and restrain local government spending, while opponents argued it would shift costs to fees, services, and state appropriations and could harm local budgets, public safety, schools, and other services. Several senators also raised concerns about the ballot language and the lack of a completed fiscal analysis.
The chamber considered and rejected multiple amendments. Senator Sharif’s income-based “circuit breaker” amendment failed, as did Senator Smith’s sunset clause amendment and Senator Berman’s amendment to rewrite the ballot statement for greater accuracy. During questioning, Avila said the revised language was meant to preserve flexibility for local governments and that future legislatures could set implementing procedures and, if necessary, prohibit certain local expenditures by general law. He also confirmed that the proposal would not affect refinancing or portability, and said the measure would not prevent local governments from continuing to fund many services such as libraries, parks, animal control, code enforcement, mosquito control, public housing, county health departments, and elections.
Debate on final passage was extensive. Supporters described the proposal as overdue relief for homeowners and a way to force local governments to prioritize spending, while critics called it a risky tax shift that could reduce local revenue by billions and force cuts or higher fees. Some senators emphasized concerns about public safety funding, mental health and social services, and the accuracy of the ballot summary; others argued the measure would give voters a chance to decide on property tax reform. After debate, the resolution was rolled over for third reading and the Senate continued discussion, but the transcript provided does not include a final vote on the joint resolution.