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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/03/2026 - House Education

House Education Committee of Reference

Transcript Highlights:
  • So they’re bonding with their peers and also reducing the isolation. ...and they get to do that with
  • a cohort so they’re bonding with their peers and also reducing the isolation of teaching.
  • degree, but all together as a cohort, starting in Summer Institute up in Flagstaff, so they all get bonded
  • So while I really admire the online access, there are limitations with regards to how much it impacts
  • education so we don't have to rob the state land trust or force districts to beg for overrides and bond
Summary: The Committee on Education first heard a presentation from Dr. Victoria Dyson Homer on the Arizona Teacher Residency Program. She argued that Arizona faces a teacher retention and certification crisis, with high attrition and many uncertified or underprepared teachers, and said research shows practice-based residencies improve retention, teacher confidence, and student outcomes. She described the Arizona Teacher Residency as a year-long, cohort-based, district-partnered program with mentoring, coursework, and induction support, and said its early data show very high retention and positive student and teacher feedback. Committee members asked about how the program differs from traditional student teaching, salary schedules, and whether residency graduates outperform traditional preparation pathways; the presentation was generally well received. The committee then took up SCR 1006, a ballot referral dealing with school restroom and locker room accommodations and pronoun/name use for students. The sponsor framed it as a parental rights and student safety measure, while opponents from education, legal, and advocacy backgrounds argued it was discriminatory, unnecessary, and harmful to transgender and non-binary students. After public testimony and member debate, the committee approved SCR 1006 on a 7-5 vote. Members then considered SB 1126, which would require schools to provide certain student records and information to Department of Child Safety caseworkers and prohibit schools from blocking staff from speaking with DCS during abuse or neglect investigations. DCS testified neutral, saying the bill would help clarify information sharing and support child safety; the committee passed the bill 10-0 with two members present. Finally, the committee heard SB 1210, which would require certain out-of-state private postsecondary institutions offering fully online programs to Arizona residents to register with the state board unless they participate in a reciprocity agreement, and to comply with student tuition recovery fund requirements if they collect prepaid tuition. Supporters said the bill closes a regulatory loophole and protects students and the state’s oversight of online providers. The committee approved SB 1210 on an 11-1 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/10/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And may the bond of love continue unbroken from this life into the next.
  • The clerk will read the bond initiatives and the committee assignment.
  • Introductory House bond initiatives number 25, February 10th, 2026.
  • Council 229, Maryland Transportation Authority revenue bond limit increase. Favorable.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

House Legislative Session Day 15 (1-28-26)

Kentucky House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 143 should pass, an act relating to fiduciary bonds.
  • 06:45.280><c> relating</c><00:06:45.600><c> to</c><00:06:45.840><c> fiduciary</c><00:06:46.560><c> bonds
  • </c> an act relating to fiduciary bonds. an act relating to fiduciary bonds.
  • It also limits the itinerary notice.
Summary: The House convened with prayer and the pledge, recorded 96 members present, excused absences, and approved the journal from January 27, 2026. The Senate clerk announced passage of Senate Bills 17 and 181 and requested concurrence. Committee reports advanced a number of bills on health insurance, judiciary, local government, and transportation topics, including measures on pharmacist reimbursements, hearing aid coverage, feeding and eating disorders, grooming a minor, local government liability, water fluoridation, cigar bars, chickens on residential property, highway pavement markings, motor vehicle titles, and pedestrian issues; all favorable reports were treated as first readings and placed on the calendar. The House then took up and passed House Bill 320 on human trafficking, with the sponsor explaining it would equalize penalties for promoting human trafficking with those for trafficking itself and increase the penalty when the victim is under 18. A member asked whether the bill included additional funding for cyber enforcement; the sponsor replied it was not an appropriation and would not require new funding, though prior budgets had increased support for anti-trafficking efforts. The House adopted a title amendment changing the bill’s title to combating human trafficking. The chamber also passed House Bill 366, which clarifies that materials portraying a sexual performance by a minor include computer-generated images and requires 85% service of the sentence before probation or parole; the sponsor said it was supported by law enforcement and prosecutors. House Bill 389 on reading and writing in schools also passed as amended by House Committee Substitute 1. The sponsor said it would require annual updates to the state dyslexia toolkit, expand professional development and coaching, require local school boards to develop processes for universal screening and diagnostic tools, and add dyslexia instruction to teacher preparation programs; the substitute added conformity with IDEA and revised the instructional language. Members spoke in support of early dyslexia detection and one member noted the bill updated prior legislation associated with former Rep. Bam Carney. House Bill 56, an omnibus Department of Agriculture bill, then passed; it addressed amusement ride inspections, grain warehousing penalties, egg handler licensing renewal timing, exemptions for small producers, and repealed obsolete tobacco and egg marketing board provisions. All three bills passed by roll call with 95 or 94 votes in favor and none opposed, and clinchers were applied. During announcements, members noted upcoming committee meetings and events, including a suits-and-sneakers day and cancer-related breakfast, caucus meetings, and committee meetings. New bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on local occupational license fees, early learning and child care, tuition waivers, an adult workforce diploma pilot, motor vehicle usage tax, contract procurement, Fish and Wildlife Resources, adoption, veterans’ benefits, Cabinet for Health and Family Services operations, organ donation safety, hate crimes, prescription drugs, and resolutions on the Kentucky-Japan partnership and veterans’ benefits accreditation. The clerk also reported a petition of impeachment filed against Judge Julie Goodman. The House then referred a group of bills to committees, reported floor amendments for House Bills 321 and 416, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2026.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 04/01/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Minnesota Legislature contributed some bonding funds to a pedestrian bridge over the highway.
  • the Minnesota legislature contributed the Minnesota legislature contributed some<00:11:47.440><c> bonding
  • <c> funds</c><00:11:48.079><c> to</c><00:11:48.240><c> a</c><00:11:48.399><c> pedestrian</c> some bonding
  • funds to a pedestrian some bonding funds to a pedestrian bridge<00:11:49.760><c> uh</c><00:11:49.920
  • reminder, because I know that some people are asking to speak, each member pursuant to Rule 36, you are limited
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Ways and Means Committee 3/2/26

Ways and Means

Transcript Highlights:
  • Those providing testimony will be given specific time limits, which must be strictly observed.
  • Chair, just comment, but I certainly realize the downside of our AAA bond rating by doing such a thing
  • rating by doing such a our AAA bond rating by doing such a thing<01:09:05.240><c> because</c><01:09:
  • Um, and try not to just focus on how we just limit services, but rather how do we ensure that whatever
  • Um, and try not to just focus on how we just limit services, but rather how do we ensure that whatever
Bills: HF3425
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions - 02/10/2026

Corporations, Authorities and Commissions

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senate Bill 2458 is an act to amend the Public Authorities Law in relation to establishing a time limit
  • This bill provides a limit, so it would not allow a challenge after less than six years to any fee, rate
  • authorizes the New York Climate Exchange to issue This bill authorizes the New Climate Exchange to issue bonds
Summary: The Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee met on February 10 and considered five bills. Senator Claire’s SB 2458 would set a six-year limit on challenges to New York City water board fees, rates, rents, and other service charges, and it was moved and reported to the floor. SB 2555, also by Senator Claire, would require explanatory statements for property disposals to identify all beneficial owners and be made publicly available; it was also passed and reported to the floor. The committee then approved SB 6017 by Senator Baskin, the Food Retail Establishment Subsidy for Healthy Communities Act, which would provide loans, guarantees, interest subsidies, and grants to support food retail in underserved areas. Members noted the need for better food access in underserved communities. The committee also took up SB 6165 by Senator Skoufis, which would extend open meetings and FOIL requirements to certain local development corporations and related not-for-profit entities; there was some discussion about how these entities are used by municipalities, and the bill was reported to the floor. Finally, the committee approved SB 8839 by Senator Garnardt, authorizing the Dormitory Authority to provide financing for the New York Climate Exchange’s construction and facilities. All five bills were advanced, with no recorded opposition, and the meeting adjourned after the last bill was reported.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • important if we're serious about improving outcomes for students and maximizing the impact of the limited
  • I have so many more questions, but I know our time is limited.
  • I have so many more questions, but I know our time is limited.
  • We've seen that without adequate funding, the CSU turns to private investments and bonds.
  • We've seen that without adequate funding, the CSU turns to private investments and bonds.
Summary: The subcommittee heard an overview hearing on the 2026-27 budget and policy issues for California’s three public higher education segments: the Community Colleges, CSU, and UC. Chair David Alvarez emphasized shared responsibility to expand access, right-size campuses to enrollment trends, improve transfer pathways, align programs with workforce needs, and measure success by completion, transfer, and job placement rather than participation alone. The chancellors and president each described their systems’ current enrollment trends, budget priorities, and efforts to collaborate more closely across segments. Chancellor Sonia Christian said community college enrollment has rebounded strongly and asked for 3% enrollment growth funding, more support for the Common Cloud Data Platform, credit for prior learning, AI literacy, and recovery-related workforce training in Los Angeles. She highlighted right-sizing efforts such as Peralta’s proposed consolidation into Oakland City College, and described partnerships with CSU, UC, employers, unions, and housing projects. Chancellor Mildred García said CSU is focusing on CSU Forward, enrollment growth, student success, facilities, and fiscal health monitoring, while reallocating enrollment and resources to higher-demand campuses. She cited intersegmental programs such as nursing pathways, 2+2 and 3-year degree programs, and AI curriculum work, and said the system is also addressing labor and compensation issues. President J.B. Milliken said UC is facing federal funding threats, investigations, and rising costs, but has reached record enrollment of more than 300,000 students, including over 200,000 California resident undergraduates. He supported continued compact funding, said UC is exploring more use of technology, experiential learning, and short-term credentials, and stressed the need to adapt while preserving UC’s research and medical mission. Members pressed all three leaders on common course numbering, transfer outcomes, enrollment reallocation, BSN capacity, deferred maintenance, and the role of the master plan; the leaders generally agreed more collaboration and flexibility are needed, and several committed to follow up with updated data and timelines. No formal votes were taken. Public comment followed, including support from the CSU employees union for the Governor’s budget and full funding of CSU obligations.
NV

Nevada 2025 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session Jun 2nd, 2025 at 12:00 pm

Nevada Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • conference committee report adopts an amendment to clarify that this does not apply to policies of limited
  • Assembly Bill 224, introduced by Assembly Member Mosca, provides for the issuance of bonds to assist
  • Assembly Bill 224 requires the State Board of Finance to issue obligations bonds for credit to the funds
  • It also requires the Director of the Office of Finance to use the proceeds of the bonds to make a grant
  • , introduced by the Senate Committee on Finance, makes appropriations and requires the issuance of bonds
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And trying to ensure that we have the most efficient spending of these limited resources that we have
  • For members of the public who wish to provide public comment, please limit your testimony to the subject
  • So with that being the case, we have limited resources in the state of California.
  • Home retrofits we do with limited funding.
  • Right now, the local defensible space program would also be just limited to those five counties.
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Climate Crisis, Resources, Energy, and Transportation held an oversight hearing on home hardening and defensible space as wildfire mitigation strategies. The chair opened by stressing that California has reached a tipping point, with repeated community-scale wildfire losses, rising insurance costs, and growing utility wildfire mitigation expenses. The hearing was organized around four panels: what home hardening and defensible space are, community risk reduction and coordination, evaluation of current defensible space programs and proposed investments, and the future of home hardening and the California Wildfire Mitigation Program. The first panel featured IBHS, the Legislative Analyst’s Office, and local wildfire mitigation advocates. IBHS described wildfire spread through embers, flames, and radiant heat, emphasizing that structure separation, removing combustible materials within the first five feet of a home, and combining multiple mitigation measures significantly reduce loss. It highlighted its Wildfire Prepared Home and Wildfire Prepared Neighborhood standards, including an “essential” and “enhanced” level, and said California is ahead of other states but still needs scalable, standardized, and sustainably funded mitigation. The LAO outlined key policy questions for the Legislature, including the state’s role, intergovernmental coordination, cost-effectiveness, program design, measurement of success, long-term sustainability, and barriers to implementation. The chair and panelists discussed estimated costs, including roughly $15,000 for a basic retrofit and about $50,000 for more extensive ignition-resistant construction, and whether state funding should focus on the most cost-effective initial measures. The second panel focused on scaling adoption through local coordination, education, financing, and community-based programs. Megafire Action argued that home hardening is a market adoption problem and said the state should not try to pay for every home, but instead target high-leverage interventions across the “customer journey,” including education, financing, trusted certification, and neighborhood network effects. Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council described free home assessments, small retrofit grants, Firewise community support, and the importance of neighborhood-level action, local capacity, and cultural change. Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority described its locally funded model, grant program, public education efforts, and an Ember Ready program that helps residents navigate home hardening and Zone Zero compliance. The chair repeatedly emphasized the need for a coordinated statewide marketing campaign, stronger incentives, better insurance discounts, and more use of local, utility, federal, and private funding sources. The third and fourth panels addressed Cal Fire’s defensible space inspection program, the proposed defensible space financial assistance program, and broader state investments. Cal Fire said homes lacking compliant defensible space are far more likely to be damaged or destroyed and requested ongoing funding and staffing to stabilize inspections statewide; the LAO suggested the Legislature consider alternative funding sources such as GGRF or a reinstated SRA fee. Cal Fire and the State Fire Marshal explained that Zone Zero sets a minimum standard, local governments cannot go below it, and grant prioritization will favor jurisdictions that submit inspections. Cal Fire also said the new defensible space financial assistance program would focus on ember-resistant zone-zero work and, in the Southern California counties covered by the legislation, would assist about 3,125 homes at an estimated $8,000 per home. In the final panel, the State Fire Marshal described California’s layered strategy of parcel-level home hardening, defensible space, and neighborhood-scale mitigation, along with technical support, financial assistance, and incentives such as insurance discounts and builder marketing. The overall theme was that California must move from isolated efforts to a coordinated, science-based, and scalable statewide approach to reduce wildfire losses.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee, February 23, 2026

Minerals, Business & Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • operators secure bonding in response to the federal, or the BLM, increasing their bonding rates in the
  • operators secure bonding in response to the federal, or the BLM, increasing their bonding rates in the
  • operators secure bonding in response to the federal, or the BLM, increasing their bonding rates in the
  • </c> detail the process for the bonding pool. detail the process for the bonding pool.
  • with the bond they have.
Bills: SJ0001
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Civil Law and Procedure Apr 13th, 2026

Civil Law and Procedure

Transcript Highlights:
  • They are mostly rural, majority-Black communities with limited resources.
  • So this would not limit an individual from running for a third term.
  • So we have a limited role in what we're doing.
  • Limits set. Yeah, go ahead and read it in. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
  • We cannot limit the number of temporary restraining order extensions, but not limit also the request
Summary: The committee first considered HB 446 by Rep. Boyer, a constitutional amendment to set eligible dates for local bond and tax elections. Staff said it would amend Article 6, Section 22, could not be done statutorily, and was scheduled for November 3, 2026 to maximize turnout. The committee adopted the 6.8A report and reported the bill without amendments. Members then took up several constitutional amendments and civil law measures, including HB 244 on constitutional conventions, HB 214 on a property tax exemption for rehabilitated blighted or derelict property, HB 514 on an additional senior homestead-style ad valorem exemption, HB 27 on how non-recurring state monies may be applied to retirement system unfunded liabilities, and HB 225 on gubernatorial term limits. HB 244 and HB 225 were amended before being reported, while HB 214, HB 514, and HB 27 were reported favorably without amendments. The committee also adopted SB 127, which allows limited curator donations on behalf of interdicted persons and narrows forced heirship in certain disability-related estate planning situations. The committee approved HB 1043, as amended, to raise the civil jurisdictional amount for the First and Second Parish Courts of Jefferson Parish from $20,000 to $35,000. It also approved HB 473 by substitute on custody and child support, with the substitute preserving language that physical custody should be shared equally unless the court finds that infeasible or not in the child’s best interest. HB 71, which extends certain self-defense liability protections to registered armed private security officers, drew opposition over training and public safety concerns but was reported favorably after a roll call vote of 8 yeas and 1 nay. The committee also advanced HB 1082, which would require the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System to sue municipalities in the local parish rather than East Baton Rouge when it is the plaintiff. Supporters said the current venue rule burdens small towns with travel and litigation costs; opponents argued Article 84 provides a consistent statewide venue and that the litigation is largely about municipalities failing to enroll officers properly. Finally, the committee heard extensive testimony on HB 306, which concerns court costs and fees in domestic abuse cases; members worked through a concept amendment to restore “reasonable” attorney’s fees and add court-approved evaluation and expert witness fees, and the discussion continued with testimony about federal grant compliance and victim protections.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries

Transcript Highlights:
  • Testimony will be limited to three minutes per individual.
  • So the program aims to rich low income and food insecure residents, including both English and limited
  • English-speaking and English and limited English-speaking families.
  • It establishes a fund for just three years, so it's time-limited.
  • It establishes a fund for just three years, so it's time-limited to transition lobster harvesters from
Summary: The Joint Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries held its second hearing and heard testimony on a wide range of bills, including food security, cottage food entrepreneurship, hemp regulation, lobster industry support, pesticide restrictions, pollinator protections, pet cemeteries, and municipal land rights. Committee chairs outlined hearing procedures, noted that 19 bills were on the docket, and took testimony both in person and remotely, with several legislators testifying out of turn because of scheduling conflicts. Several speakers supported food access and local economic opportunity bills. Representative Howard and Senator Oliveira backed the Food Justice Frontline Program and a cottage food/food entrepreneur bill, arguing they would fund nonprofit food security organizations, create jobs, improve SNAP/HIP outreach, and reduce barriers for home-based food businesses. Eastie Farm representatives and a student testified in favor of the food justice bill, describing food insecurity in East Boston and the need for grants, youth involvement, and multilingual outreach. Sidney Travis of the Institute for Justice also supported cottage food reforms, saying current municipal permitting rules create unequal access and that cottage foods are generally safe. The committee also heard sharply divided testimony on hemp legislation. Senator Comerford supported S. 54 as a public health measure to ban synthetic THC products, restrict intoxicating hemp sales to licensed dispensaries, and fund local enforcement, while Laura Beiner, John Nathan, and Elizabeth Wendorf opposed the bill or parts of it, warning it would harm compliant hemp businesses and small farmers. Representative Arena-DeRosa testified in support of a related pollinator bill, and Adam Karachi opposed pesticide restrictions for schools while Deborah Smith supported them, arguing existing protections should be expanded to other child-centered locations. The committee also heard support for a bill to aid lobstermen affected by right whale protections, a bill to preserve private pet cemeteries, and a municipal right-of-first-refusal bill for agricultural and recreational land. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Local Government Jan 30th, 2026

Transcript Highlights:
  • similar authority as the counties regarding ferries, except that a ferry district's authority is limited
  • It wouldn't be limited to currently existing ones. Thank you.
  • It provides that the estimated amount of bonds or other obligations expected to be issued to finance
  • It would also limit the requirement that the Bob Constraining proposed residential density.
  • I didn't hear that there's a limit. My apologies. No worries.
Summary: The House Local Government Committee heard public testimony on HB 2588, which would let county ferry districts exercise broader authority over ferries rather than being limited to passenger-only ferries. The sponsor and county officials from Whatcom, Pierce, and Skagit described rising operating and capital costs for county-run vehicle ferries and said the bill would give local governments a needed funding tool. Opponents argued it would create another tax burden and that county councils do not directly represent voters on such decisions. The hearing on HB 2588 was later reopened for additional testimony, but no vote was taken in the hearing portion. The committee also heard HB 2094, which would require non-charter counties to appoint coroners rather than elect them, unless they use appointed medical examiners. The sponsor said the bill was intended to address accountability and staffing problems, citing Yakima County as an example and arguing that coroner positions are technical and should be filled through hiring rather than partisan elections. Supporters said appointment would reduce ballot complexity and allow for professional management, while opponents, including elected coroners and the Washington Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, argued that elected coroners provide independence, public accountability, and the ability to order inquests without political pressure. The public hearing on HB 2094 was closed without committee action during the hearing. In executive session, the committee advanced several bills. HB 2451 on local tax increment financing passed with three adopted amendments and a 7-0 vote. HB 2298 on county title protection programs also passed with one adopted amendment and a 7-0 vote. HB 2566 on local government procurement passed 7-0 without amendment. HB 2267 on urban forest management ordinances passed 4-3 after a substitute was adopted, with some members expressing concern about state guidance becoming too regulatory. HB 2530 on public facilities districts for regional aquatics and sports facilities passed 7-0 after removing the deadline for forming such districts, and HB 2388 on siting distributed energy generation on agricultural lands passed 7-0 after an amendment narrowing the bill’s scope. The committee then returned to public testimony on HB 2094 and HB 2588 before adjourning.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026 at 02:54 pm

House Commerce & Economic Development Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so we worked with stakeholders to put in place both a cap and a time limit.
  • So a cap and time limit are in the committee substitute.
  • That is the limit. And they can be transferred in 2026, '27, and '28.
  • So that's the time limit.
  • We wanted to put something together because this is a 30-day limited budgetary session.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Finance Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:00 am

Finance

Transcript Highlights:
  • The annual growth of the regular property tax levy revenue is limited by levy growth limits, and in addition
  • to the revenue growth limit, levy capacity may increase by additional amounts equal to the increase
  • Typically, under TIF, a local government issues bonds to finance public improvements.
  • Just a little reminder: TIF gives local governments the ability to bond against future development in
  • , is restricted, which limits the amount of equity the members can earn.
Bills: HB1983 , HB1974 , HB2334 , HB2367 , HB2650 , HB2655
Committee: House Finance
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Criminal Justice Feb 11th, 2026

Criminal Justice

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is just another way to limit and further attack immigrants.
  • We're going to go to tab 2, SB 642, foreign and alien bail bond insurers.
  • foreign and alien insurers so that they operate under the same rules as domestic ones in the bail bond
  • Some common examples of potential fraud in rental housing include, but are not limited to fake or altered
  • Some common examples of potential fraud in rental housing include, but are not limited to fake or altered
Bills: S0086 , S0642 , S0712 , S0758 , S0896 , S1224 , S1300 , S1370 , S1712
Summary: The committee met with a quorum present and took up a series of bills, beginning with SB 1300 on education and workforce development for current and former inmates. Senator Claudio explained that the bill is intended to expand collaboration between the Department of Transportation and the Department of Corrections to provide training opportunities tied to Florida’s need for CDL drivers. The bill was reported favorably without debate. Members then considered SB 896 on campus safety, as amended by strike-all and late-filed amendment. The bill would require postsecondary institutions to adopt active assailant response plans, conduct security risk assessments, improve threat reporting and information sharing, and allow voluntary participation in the guardian program; the late-filed amendment removed a prohibition on guardians wearing uniforms. After questions about the firearm-discharge provision near campuses and testimony both for and against, the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee also reported favorably SB 86 on commercial motor vehicles operated by unauthorized aliens, SB 642 on foreign and alien bail bond insurers, and confirmed appointees listed on tabs 10 through 19. The committee next heard SB 712 on pyramid promotional schemes, which would create a new prohibition and increase penalties while preserving legitimate direct sales plans. Members raised concerns about whether participants in such schemes might themselves be victims, and the sponsor said prosecutorial discretion would distinguish victims from primary wrongdoers; the bill was reported favorably. SB 1224 on rental housing application fraud was also amended and reported favorably after testimony from apartment and realtor groups in support. In the latter part of the meeting, Chair Martin presented SB 1370 to expand habitual traffic offender status to repeated unlicensed driving, and SB 1712 to create a statewide FDLE counterintelligence and counterterrorism unit. SB 1370 was reported favorably unanimously. SB 1712 drew extensive questioning and public opposition over concerns about broad language, surveillance, and possible impacts on speech and protest, but the sponsor said the unit would focus on protecting the state from adversary intelligence threats and operate within constitutional limits; it was reported favorably. Finally, SB 758 on the Justice Administrative Commission was amended to adjust commission membership and reported favorably unanimously. The committee then recorded additional votes for members and adjourned.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/18/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • underlying bill that do the following: it expands the Citizens' Clean Elections Commission fund spending limit
  • However, it is hostile, and I will say I do disagree with the increase in the fund limit, okay?
  • However, it is hostile, and I will say I do disagree with the increase in the fund limit, okay?
  • and so obviously we need to make it so clear that even the executive branch can understand this limitation
  • communities are more likely to rely on flexible voting windows due to shift work, transportation limitations
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

IC - Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy Sep 30th, 2025

Revenue Stabilization & Tax Policy Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • For FY 26 to FY 30, limiting the state and local tax deduction cap, basically, the H.R. 1. 1 provisions
  • It's probably aggregated in there, but I'd like to know.
  • At the same time, I think our state is committed to making sure that we produce this limited, finite
  • TCJA was passed, and there was The $10,000 limit, so let's say $10.
  • This definition is limited to individual practitioners and their associations, not to institutions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 2/24/26

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, bonding leave is leave to bond with an individual's child within 12 months of the birth, placement
  • Uh bonding sublines of family leave.
  • ><c> bond</c><00:05:10.800><c> with</c><00:05:10.880><c> an</c> leave is leave to bond with an leave
  • </c> bonding leave application. bonding leave application.
  • Bonding leaves are averaging in length.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session 5/18/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Term limits. I believe personally that we already have term limits in place, and that's the voters.
  • Term<00:55:24.079><c> limits.
  • I encourage you to limit the bills.
  • </c> government is limited. government is limited.
  • </c> even carried legislation on term limits. even carried legislation on term limits.