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• According to RSMO 569.086, that may be considered a water, a power plant, water treatment facility, and
• what we want to do is we want to avoid some potential ambiguity of, you know, what exactly are the regulations
• We do think, Of, you know, what exactly are the regulations, what exactly are the rules we do think.
• what we want to avoid is a situation where there are existing federal laws, there are existing regulations
• It would also include, besides water, wastewater treatment, natural gas systems, telecommunications,

Summary: The Committee on Crime and Public Safety first heard House Bill 397, a companion to HB 1882, which would create a youth police initiative tax credit to support the Youth Police Initiative program. Representative Tiffany Price and supporters described the program as a way to build trust between at-risk youth and law enforcement through a week-long, relationship-based experience. Testifying in support were a youth participant, Kansas City Police Department Commander Kari Thompson, and others who said the program improved behavior, mentorship, and community trust. Members raised questions about the tax credit structure, eligible entities, and how the program would operate, but no opposition testified. The committee then heard House Bill 2055, which would fix a language issue in Missouri’s hands-free cell phone law so municipalities can enforce mirror ordinances in their own municipal courts. Representative Jeff Vernetti and several law enforcement witnesses said the current statute prevents local enforcement and forces cases into overburdened county or state systems. Supporters argued the change would improve efficiency and roadway safety while preserving the law as a secondary offense. No one testified in opposition. House Bill 2587, sponsored by Representative Jones, followed and would update Missouri law on unmanned aircraft to address drone threats near critical infrastructure and large public gatherings, including upcoming World Cup events in Kansas City. The sponsor and law enforcement supporters said the bill would allow trained officers to detect, track, and mitigate dangerous drone activity using federally authorized tools, while protecting lawful recreational drone use. Some members and the Missouri Chamber raised concerns about the scope of “mitigation,” possible use of force, and the need to avoid conflict with federal rules, but supporters said the bill includes guardrails and notice requirements. After the hearings, the committee adopted a committee substitute combining HB 1882 and HB 3097 and voted the combined substitute do pass by a 16-0 roll call vote.

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• Wheelchairs are highly specialized FDA-regulated medical devices. They're not mass-produced.
• </c><00:13:28.399><c> medical</c> highly specialized FDA regulated medical highly specialized FDA regulated
• terms of a loan being made to a condominium building, let's say for repiping something or doing the water
• terms of a loan being made to a condominium building, let's say for repiping something or doing the water
• </c> repiping something or doing the water repiping something or doing the water pipes<00:26:11.520><

Bills: HB1849, HB2000, HB1753, HB1511, HB276, HB1513, HB2188, HB1876

Keywords: licensing, professional license, individual taxpayer identification number, immigration, state residency, right to repair, wheelchairs, consumer protection, repair providers, device documentation, HB1753, Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, social media, account deletion, data deletion, privacy, consumer privacy, personal information, sensitive personal information, data retention

Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on February 10, 2026, and heard testimony on several bills. HB 1849 relating to licensing drew comments from DCCA’s Professional and Vocational Licensing Division and the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, both of which stood on written testimony. The Hawaii Coalition for Immigrant Rights testified in strong support, emphasizing that some immigrants, including DACA recipients, are already contributing in Hawaii and that the state should help create pathways for them to remain and advance professionally. No vote or final action was taken on HB 1849 during the portion shown. The committee then heard HB 2000, the wheelchair right-to-repair bill. Encart opposed the measure, arguing that repair delays are largely driven by insurance prior authorization and that wheelchair repairs involve FDA-regulated medical devices where improper repairs could create health risks. Peter Fritz testified in support, saying the bill was modeled on similar laws in other states and that he had personal experience through his sister’s use of a wheelchair. Members questioned whether repairs done outside insurer networks might not be reimbursed, and Fritz said that was a concern but that the need for timely repair outweighed it. The committee also discussed HB 1753 on social media, where DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection supported the bill but suggested an amendment to the definition of personal information. On HB 1511 relating to consumer protection, DCCA’s Insurance Division supported the bill, while the Alliance for Automotive Innovation and the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association offered comments seeking to preserve legitimate manufacturer and dealer communications about vehicles, warranties, recalls, and related services. The committee also took up HB 276 HD1 and HB 1513 on condominiums. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission offered comments on HB 276 HD1. For HB 1513, the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority supported the bill, but DCCA’s Insurance Division opposed it, warning that diverting HHRF funds could weaken reinsurance arrangements and raise premiums for consumers who rely on the fund. Members questioned whether the proposed condo loan program would need HHRF money and whether the amounts in the bill were necessary, and the division said it opposed using HHRF for that purpose. The committee also heard HB 2188 on housing, where OCP supported the measure and the Hawaii Association of Realtors raised concerns about conflicts with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the use of tenant screening reports, noting that a working group is already addressing landlord-tenant issues. Members asked OCP to research how other states handle similar laws and whether additional language is needed to avoid federal conflict. Finally, on HB 1876 relating to mental health, the Department of Health’s Adult Mental Health Division supported the bill but said it remains opposed to harmful, non-evidence-based treatment modalities; Pride at Work Hawaii also testified in strong support. No final votes or committee decisions were reported in the excerpt.

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• Water is another one. On and on and on.
• That's what I love when somebody is a small business owner and they have to deal with regulations and
• The basics were that we don't have clean drinking water for our residents, much less the capacity for
• Do we know, Madam Chair, where around the state has no water system that could utilize it so that we
• So all the funding for water funds comes through the New Mexico Environment Department.

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• I'm confident that my background will serve me in this role as a regulator.
• And also, I'm committed to engaging members of the public and also the regulated community.
• And also, I'm committed to engaging members of the public and also the regulated community. to.
• And also, I'm committed to engaging members of the public and also the regulated community.
• that far too many of our kids have been lost due to unsafe sleep, unsupervised access to bodies of water

Bills: HCR95, HB4, HB244, HB615, HB648, HB1049, HB1201

Keywords: sales tax, exemptions, credits, rebates, uniformity, legislative rules, fiscal report, constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, public meetings, broadcast, transparency, government accountability

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• They not even public water.
• water allocation of the city to supply the data center.
• from the domestic water allocation of the city to supply the data center.
• The goal of our group is to put a pause on hyperscale data centers in Minnesota until regulations are
• to provide the necessary regulations to provide the necessary protections<00:20:46.000><c> for</c><00

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Electric cooperative associations, however, may elect to be regulated by the PUC, and currently there
• This slide highlights a couple of the primary areas of regulation for the PUC, and then we'll have a
• </c><00:04:11.599><c> um</c><00:04:11.840><c> in</c> regulator which is the PUC. um in regulator which
• </c><00:04:41.600><c> most</c> Um the PUC does not regulate most Um the PUC does not regulate most aspects
• :36.640><c> uh</c><00:21:36.799><c> the</c> the rate regulated utilities, uh the the rate regulated utilities

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> uh following the US federal regulation. uh following the US federal regulation.
• So, we're working with the private water system to get water for that on the Big Island.
• So, we're working with the private water system to get water for that on the Big Island.
• So, we're working with the private water system to get water for that on the Big Island.
• So, uh and we have the water. water. water.

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• And their own internal documents say Meta is not going to act unless regulators or others force them
• I do applaud this legislature for your passage on regulation on crypto ATMs.
• this problem with Congress and the administration concerning AI, since they want to nationalize regulation
• This problem with Congress and the administration concerning AI, since they want to nationalize regulation
• to help stop... ...would help us look at how AI could be regulated to help stop scams and frauds, how

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• For products that are not covered by these federal appliance efficiency regulations.
• You may have heard about eco-design labels in the EU under their eco-design regulation.
• Some washing machines rely on water pressure sensors to work.
• unlike other consumer products, often require handling with other high-voltage electricity, gas, and water
• It says this as it hides behind archaic federal regulations like those having to do with noise.

Bills: SB6124, SB5652

Keywords: appliance affordability, cost index, energy efficiency, consumer protection, Washington state, aviation, airport noise, air pollution, environmental justice, health disparities, public health, ultrafine particulate matter, black carbon, nitrogen dioxide, volatile organic compounds, asthma, heart disease, cancer, sleep disruption, hypertension

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• So when I say rural community, I generally mean no running water and no roads, and you have to fly in
• And these are the programs that we often find come out of compliance with DCF standards and regulations
• So when I say rural community, I generally mean no running water and no roads and you have to fly and
• That wasn't regulated in the statute or ultimately discussed by the work group. Yes.
• That wasn't regulated in the statute or ultimately discussed by the work group.

Summary: The committee held a panel discussion on Florida’s domestic violence system, focusing on how state and federally funded services are coordinated, the role of the Florida Partnership to End Domestic Violence (FPEDV), the Florida Domestic Violence Collaborative, DCF, and certified domestic violence centers. Members reviewed the post-2020 restructuring after the dissolution of FCADV, the current hotline, legal services, training, and technical assistance contracts, and the Legislature’s recent work on lethality assessments under SB 1224. Panelists also described prevention, shelter, counseling, child advocacy, and legal support services, along with the statewide network of 41 certified centers serving all 67 counties. Testimony highlighted both collaboration and tension. FPEDV and Women in Distress described overlapping training and technical assistance roles, but FPEDV said its relationship with DCF has been difficult and at times obstructive, while DCF said communication and coordination are ongoing. Women in Distress and other providers emphasized the importance of direct services, the statewide hotline, injunction assistance, child welfare co-located advocates, and prevention programs. Several members asked about funding flows, certification, and whether the current structure is sufficient for rural counties; witnesses said federal FVPSA funds are formula-based, DCF contracts directly with centers, and rural programs face staffing and fundraising challenges that limit beds and services. A major portion of the discussion centered on the lethality assessment work group and implementation of the new statewide tool. FDLE explained that the work group concluded the Maryland model was copyrighted and costly to replicate exactly, so Florida adopted a statutory assessment that is not evidence-based in the same way, with training available online and 46 of about 400 law enforcement agencies having completed it so far. Senators raised concerns about multiple assessments, redacted police reports, and whether the tool will be useful without better coordination and data collection. Witnesses also discussed rising domestic violence, teen dating violence, and strangulation cases, with providers reporting increased demand, full shelters, and greater use of hotels and mobile crisis responses. No formal votes or actions were taken.

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• It's what gives us clean water and clean air, but it's compliance without a clear purpose.
• And it admittedly is carrying a lot of water.
• We could consciously plan for integration and program design and regulation, create a process...
• They can see across a lot of other different sectors that once laws and regulations are put into play
• We should be watching what needs watering.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Salt cedars take up a lot of water.
• to get more water out of Buckeye and what we could do.
• when it does flood, and also we think it's going to make water flow to the Gillespie Dam and on down
• The big concern was floodwaters that were going to impact the Buckeye water treatment plant.
• Senate Bill 1677 helps us conserve water, reduce flooding, lower wildfire risk, and restore the river

Bills: SB1088, SB1156, SB1157, SB1169, SB1245, SB1273, SB1330, SB1332, SB1391, SB1498, SB1531, SB1550, SB1598, SB1677, SB1707, SB1811, SB1818

Keywords: cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, appropriation, public safety, detention, unauthorized aliens, local government funding, border security, fencing, appropriations, southern border, local government, medical education, physician shortage, healthcare funding, Arizona health care

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• Third reading of the bill: An Act further regulating the amendment of a conservation restriction in the
• An Act further regulating the amendment of a conservation restriction in the town of Hanson, Senate No
• you know, and many of my constituents in Central Mass. and beyond rely on propane for heat and hot water
• I just want to have heat and hot water in the coldest winter we've had in a long time.
• , people are able to utilize another vendor who is able to fill them so they can have heat and hot water

Summary: The House opened with routine formalities and then adopted a resolution recognizing the work of Ukraine Forward after suspending the rules. Members also suspended Joint Rule 12 to allow several petitions to proceed, including proposals related to a poverty-reduction grant program, an unemployment insurance study commission, and a local police-exam age waiver. The House then took up a major energy bill, House No. 4744/5151, reported by Ways and Means and scheduled by Steering, Policy and Scheduling, and advanced it through second reading and to third reading after adopting the committee amendment. The main floor debate centered on the energy affordability, clean power, and economic competitiveness bill. Supporters argued it would lower rates through reforms to Mass Save, changes to procurement and interconnection, returning a share of alternative compliance payments to ratepayers, and other consumer protections, while preserving long-term clean energy goals. Opponents said the bill’s relief was too delayed and that it added costs and bureaucracy without immediate help for households facing high bills. Several amendments were offered and rejected, including proposals to suspend public benefit charges for a year, change utility rate-filing disclosure rules, and alter propane delivery protections; one amendment on solar siting in forested areas was also defeated. The House adopted a consolidated amendment to the energy bill by a roll call vote of 127-27, and earlier adopted the Ways and Means substitute version of the bill. The chamber also passed several other bills to be engrossed or enacted, including measures on unemployment insurance for fluctuating schedules, the Medical Society mission statement, a youth training wage, bridge and intersection designations, handicapped parking fines, public way safety, excavation restoration, and a Newton police age requirement. The House observed multiple moments of silence honoring deceased veterans, public servants, and community figures, including Navy Petty Officer Joden Booker, coach Thomas Skip Karam, former Police Chief Carlton Abbott, and former legislator William Q. Biff McLean, Jr.

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• state, anywhere where there's natural gas, anywhere where there's power lines, anywhere where there's water
• you look up, just In general, when you look up New Mexico as burdensome when it comes to business regulation
• Business is like the flow of water. It's going to take the route of least resistance, Mr. Chair.
• And you look at, you put damming, and you start taking money out of it, or excuse me, not money, but water
• Chair, to come here, we need to relax some of these Regulations, and we have to understand that they

Keywords: 996, all

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• into some young people who are here in the State House to deliver a petition to the Governor on clean water
• We are called the School Ethics Commission, which deals with regulations that deal with board members
• costs through the roof, property tax through the roof, employers are drowning in mandates, fees, regulations
• fixing what's sinking businesses, we're creating another $35,000-a-pop bureaucracy to help them tread water
• Hutchinson and Miller, revises continuing education requirements for real estate licensees and regulation

Keywords: 1146, all

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• best of my knowledge, these platforms already maintain compliance systems that restrict the sale of regulated
• Extending their existing system to include a defined list of regulated plant species would be a manageable
• e-commerce, where anyone can buy anything at any time from anyone, has fundamentally changed how we regulate
• in sunscreen, are of particular concern because they wash off people's bodies when they enter the water
• When swimmers and beachgoers enter the water, these chemicals wash off and accumulate in coastal habitats

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills focused on consumer transparency, environmental protection, education accountability, and privacy protections. AB 2143 by Assemblymember Irwin would prohibit online marketplaces from accepting payment for noxious weeds shipped into California; supporters said the bill would close an e-commerce loophole that helps spread invasive species, while TechNet opposed it unless clearer standards and safeguards were added. AB 1744 by Assemblymember Addis, the Clear Labels, Clear Seas Act, would bar sunscreen products containing chemical UV filters from being marketed as “reef safe” or similar claims; supporters, including a Sacramento high school eco club and Surfrider Foundation, said the bill would prevent misleading greenwashing, while the Personal Care Products Council expressed concern about implications for the safety of those ingredients. The committee also heard AB 1861 by Assemblymember Lackey, which would require the California Department of Education to maintain a public, searchable database of special education complaint decisions with personal information redacted. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and help identify patterns of noncompliance affecting students with disabilities, while county education officials argued state resources should instead go toward filling special education vacancies. AB 2624 by Assemblymember Bonta would expand the Safe at Home address confidentiality program to immigrant service providers, employees, and volunteers and restrict online posting of their personal information when intended to threaten or intimidate; supporters described rising harassment, doxing, and threats against immigrant-serving organizations, while Assemblymember DeMaio raised First Amendment and public transparency concerns and Assemblymember Patterson questioned the bill’s limits on protest and publication. Because the committee initially lacked a quorum, several bills were heard and later voted on once quorum was established. Members generally praised the bills and, in some cases, requested to be added as coauthors. When votes were taken, AB 1861, AB 1744, AB 2143, and AB 2624 all passed out of committee, with AB 2624 receiving 11 aye votes and 2 no votes; the others were reported out on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee then adjourned.

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• best of my knowledge, these platforms already maintain compliance systems that restrict the sale of regulated
• Extending their existing system to include a defined list of regulated plant species would be a manageable
• e-commerce, where anyone can buy anything at any time from anyone, has fundamentally changed how we regulate
• in sunscreen, are of particular concern because they wash off people's bodies when they enter the water
• When swimmers and beachgoers enter the water, these chemicals wash off and accumulate in coastal habitats

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Just very quickly, 26 other states license and regulate natural paths of physicians.
• This bill directs AHCA to license and regulate these homes, establish eligibility and safety standards
• We often think about bodies of water. And I think that we forget that drowning can happen.
• And that's it's too small bodies of water is.
• They work around the clock navigating regulations that we families just don't understand.

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• And just very quickly, 26 other states license and regulate naturopathic physicians.
• This bill directs AHCA to license and regulate these homes, establish eligibility and safety standards
• We often think about bodies of water.
• And I think that we forget that drowning can happen in small bodies of water too.
• They work around the clock navigating regulations that we families just don't understand.

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• So you're not adding any new regulation by having that in the bill.
• As the state's involvement expands, I worry about new regulations or restrictions.
• UNESCO goes over regulating all schools through public-private partnerships.
• And we are, and water is a big deal. We don't have water.
• open our water bottles.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Education K-16 convened with a quorum, adopted its committee rules, and heard opening remarks from members introducing staff and outlining priorities for the session. Members from both parties emphasized education as a major issue, while several Republicans framed the committee’s work around school choice and parent empowerment. Senator West and other Democrats stressed protecting public schools, listening to Texans, and considering the effects of vouchers or education savings accounts on school districts and communities. Chairman Creighton laid out Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, describing it as a universal education savings account program modeled on similar programs in other states. He said the bill would provide about $200 million for a universal eligibility pool and additional funding for students with disabilities and lower-income families, with priority weighting for former public school students. He also highlighted anti-fraud measures, vendor pre-approval, criminal background checks, cybersecurity protections, annual testing requirements for participating students, and the use of the Comptroller rather than TEA to administer the program. Creighton repeatedly said the bill is not a voucher and argued it would not take money from public schools, which he said would receive separate historic funding increases. Members questioned Creighton about the 500% of federal poverty line definition, the adequacy of the $10,000 ESA amount, whether the program would favor students already in private school, how microschools and homeschool pods would fit, and whether the bill protects religious liberty and private-school autonomy. Democrats raised concerns about disability protections, 504 students, foster children, public-school funding, open records, and the historical context of vouchers. Republicans generally supported the bill as a way to expand options for parents and students, while also asking about administration, fraud prevention, and data security. After member questions, the committee began invited testimony, with EdChoice President Robert Inlow presenting in support of SB 2 and citing the growth and reported success of school choice programs nationwide.