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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture Committee Meeting - 2025-04-09
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We also appreciate the updates to the restricted use pesticide plan and handler definition, and the inclusion
- essentially expands the exemption from individual workers having a certification to mix and load restricted-use
Bills:
HF2446
Keywords:
agriculture finance, broadband development, Department of Agriculture, Board of Animal Health, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute, Office of Broadband Development, food safety, food handler license, cottage food, home processed food, livestock dealer, meat packing company, milk marketer, milk marketing license, grain buyer, grain storage, beginning farmer, emerging farmer, farm down payment assistance, livestock investment grant
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- If probate judges are subject to that same 70 restriction, then I would say... ...the restriction, then
Keywords:
hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, aggravated theft, employee benefits, retirement funds, criminal penalty, state law, overdose, failure to render aid, public health, Alabama Athletic Commission
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Commerce Committee Meeting - 2025-03-27
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So this will not restrict that opportunity, correct? Representative Hewitt, Mr.
- Restrictions are in place to make sure that liquor is properly being managed.
Keywords:
financial institutions, insurance regulation, insurance holding company, group capital calculation, liquidity stress test, NAIC, National Association of Insurance Commissioners, insurer solvency, affiliate transactions, groupwide supervision, internationally active insurance group, lead state commissioner, policyholder protection, hazardous financial condition, deposit or bond, contract for deed, conventional loan, cooperative apartment loan, mortgage interest rate cap, average prime offer rate
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In both of these instances, the tickets involved were lotto tickets, it makes no sense to restrict scratch-offs
- in my opinion but more importantly I don't want to hurt our veterans and so all this seeks is to restrict
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- finds that access to antipsychotic drugs through Medicaid programs in Florida, which has formulary restrictions
- And what this bill does is restrict the Board of Pharmacy... ...from adding heart failure, coronary heart
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Health Policy met with a quorum and heard five bills. SB 126, on prescription hearing aids, would remove Florida’s prohibition on mailing hearing aids when required tele-audiology testing and procedures are completed before sale. The sponsor said the bill would improve access, especially for people with travel or geographic barriers. The Florida Academy of Audiologists expressed support in concept but said it was still working with the sponsor on an amendment for consumer safety. The committee voted the bill favorably.
SB 152 would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during certain surgical procedures. Supporters, including the Florida Nurses Association and several nurses, described surgical smoke as a workplace and patient safety hazard containing harmful chemicals, viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants, and said evacuation technology is available and already required in some settings. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 264 would expand step-therapy exemptions for severe mental illness, including certain postpartum and pregnancy-related mental health conditions, so physicians would not have to require patients to fail preferred drugs in specified circumstances. Support came from Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, NAMI Florida, and several medical and pharmacy groups, who argued that delays in effective treatment can worsen crises and increase hospital and crisis-care costs. The committee voted the bill favorably.
SB 342 would create a public-records exemption for current and former AHCA employees and certain family information, citing threats and harassment directed at inspectors and regulators. President Gaetz said he generally opposes such exemptions but supported this one because the employees are not elected officials and face real safety risks. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 294 would limit the Board of Pharmacy’s ability to add heart failure, coronary heart disease, and cardiac rhythm disorders to the list of chronic conditions eligible for collaborative pharmacy practice, keeping those conditions under direct physician management. The Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Florida Medical Association, and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology supported the bill, while the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists opposed it. The committee voted the bill favorably. Senator Trumbull asked to be recorded in support of SB 126 and SB 152, and the meeting adjourned without further business.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 5th, 2025
Education Policy
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- There is a transmission restriction, there's no doubt about that in the winter times.
- There were a lot of restrictions on use, implements and enhancements you may make for energy efficiency
- There is an area around it that you're restricted from certain activities within 50 feet of that well
- </c> area around it that is you're restricted area around it that is you're restricted from<02:18:39.960
- </c> area that has restrictions around it. area that has restrictions around it.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I do think that he's onto something about having a wider pool, you know, restricting the governor somewhat
- :46.200><c> know,</c> about having a wider pool, you know, about having a wider pool, you know, restricting
- ><c> governor</c><01:01:47.480><c> somewhat</c><01:01:47.920><c> so</c><01:01:48.080><c> he</c> restricting
- the governor somewhat so he restricting the governor somewhat so he can't<01:01:48.480><c> just</c><
- We are adjourned. you're restricted from it? I mean, this you're restricted from it?
Keywords:
undocumented, financial aid, state policy, higher education, noncitizen eligibility, state grants, college affordability, Office of Higher Education, Minnesota State Grant, need analysis, expected family contribution, student aid, grant formula, living and miscellaneous expense allowance, dependent student, independent student, parental contribution, student contribution, surplus appropriation, biennium
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-25 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a very simple amendment that would eliminate the new restrictions on the tourist development
- , modest restrictions in add value-room tax, but the opportunity cost is huge.
- We're restricting it more in this amendment. Time for questions is expired.
- Florida law is more restrictive when it comes to the employment of teenagers than is federal law.
- That would be the only restriction there, but I would be happy to look at that further with you.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for fallen Oviedo Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognition of Chief Joseph Tuminelli as law enforcement officer of the day. The chamber approved the journal and adopted the special order report, and the Speaker announced a schedule change canceling the floor on Monday and starting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.
The main business was CS for HB 7033, the House tax package, presented by Rep. Duggan. He described a broad set of tax changes, including the previously passed sales tax rate reduction from 6% to 5.25%, exemptions for certain bullion sales, changes to tourist development tax (TDT) use, property tax administration updates, affordable housing-related exemptions, repeal of the aviation fuel tax, delayed natural gas fuel tax implementation, corporate income tax changes, and other provisions. Debate focused heavily on the TDT section and the bill’s property tax relief structure. Amendments to preserve local flexibility or remove the TDT restrictions were offered and debated; one Duggan amendment was adopted to allow local governments to keep 25% of TDT revenues for general use while directing 75% to property tax relief, and another amendment requiring audit certification of compliance was also adopted. A combined reporting amendment offered by Rep. Eskamani to close corporate tax loopholes was debated at length but failed.
On final passage, supporters argued the bill provides immediate, permanent tax relief and affordability help, while opponents said it diverts tourism dollars away from local needs and could harm tourism-dependent counties and services. CS for HB 7033 passed the House 78-29. The chamber then took up CS for CS for HB 1221 on local option taxes, which would give local governments more control over certain local taxes and, as presented, redirect TDT revenues toward property tax relief with some local flexibility. After questions and amendments, including a Miller amendment allowing 25% of TDT revenue for general purposes and another accountability amendment, the bill moved to final debate. Members split sharply: supporters framed it as immediate tax relief and local accountability, while opponents warned it would undermine tourism marketing, infrastructure, and county budgets. The transcript ends during closing debate on HB 1221, before final passage is recorded.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- By using those broad terms, such as reasonable means of communication, and not restricting the means
- In the absence of qualifying<00:55:39.839><c> or</c><00:55:40.000><c> restrictive</c><00:55:40.480><c
- > language,</c> qualifying or restrictive language, qualifying or restrictive language, these<00:55:41.520
- the the means of not restricting the the means of transportation<00:56:04.240><c> the</c><00:56:04.319
- </c> legislature in this regard not restrict legislature in this regard not restrict it.<00:56:13.040
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
JHA Public Hearing - Tue Feb 25, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- This measure prohibits drug manufacturers from denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition,
- This measure prohibits drug manufacturers from denying, restricting, or prohibiting the acquisition,
- The State Council supports HB 320, HD1, because it aligns with national best practices for least restrictive
- 51:13.359><c> practices</c><00:51:14.160><c> for</c><00:51:14.440><c> least</c><00:51:14.839><c> restrictive
- </c> best practices for least restrictive best practices for least restrictive Alternatives<00:51:16.599
Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 302, which would repeal the requirement that a provider-patient relationship for medical cannabis certification be established in person first. The Department of Health said it supported the House Draft 2 version as a way to expand patient access, and several testifiers from the medical cannabis community and dispensary industry supported the bill, especially for patients on outer islands or those unable to travel. One witness asked that earlier language removed in committee be restored to further improve access. Representative Shimizu asked whether follow-up in-person visits would still occur, and DOH responded that this varies by provider, with some continuing in-person care and others moving to telehealth for chronic conditions.
The committee then took up House Bill 712, relating to the federal 340B drug pricing program and contract pharmacies. The Office of Consumer Protection and the Attorney General’s office both said they supported the bill’s purpose but wanted it clarified and possibly moved into a standalone chapter rather than chapter 481B. Supporters, including Hawaii Pacific Health and the Queen’s Health Systems, said the bill is needed to protect safety-net funding and access to discounted drugs, citing large financial benefits from 340B and losses caused by manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies. PhRMA opposed the bill, arguing the issue is not access to discounts but accountability and transparency in how contract pharmacies distribute benefits, and said it was willing to discuss amendments. Members asked follow-up questions about whether there was data showing misuse; PhRMA said it did not have numbers, while hospital witnesses said the program is federally audited and used appropriately in Hawaii.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 1482, HD1, which would tighten hemp and controlled-substance definitions to exclude Schedule I cannabinoids from manufactured hemp products and clarify the treatment of artificially derived cannabis. The Department of Health supported the measure, saying it adds clarity to existing prohibitions. Kūre Hawaii and other supporters said it would close loopholes involving Delta-8 and similar products. An individual testifier urged stronger language to also cover compounds such as HHC, THCA, THCP, and THCO. In response to questions about enforcement against mislabeled hemp products, DOH explained that THC percentages are relative to product weight, that some products can remain under the hemp threshold while still containing significant THC, and that hemp flower is already prohibited from direct retail sale, though enforcement can be complicated and involves both administrative and criminal authorities.
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- no children with no age restrictions no children with no age restrictions no anything and um it it came
- it's called Galaxy no age restriction it's called Galaxy no age restriction it's called Galaxy gas it's
- whippets and um your kid can go it as whippets and um your kid can go buy it right now no age restrictions
- buy it right now no age restrictions buy it right now no age restrictions they're all kind of flavors
- on it and say hey put a age restriction on it and say hey put a age restriction on it and say hey no
Bills:
SB 2
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 01/28/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- Restrictive zoning is the primary reason why not enough housing is coming online, and that also affects
- </c> 26% so what's going on restrictive 26% so what's going on restrictive zoning<01:09:22.679><c> is
- other types of parking and restricting other types of housing<01:10:45.080><c> to</c><01:10:45.520><
- The main reason is restrictive zoning that makes starter homes difficult to build.
- </c><01:53:44.360><c> to</c> places a lot of land is restricted to places a lot of land is restricted
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- This again is limited to no-fault divorces and irreconcilable differences; it's not restricted as um
- This again is limited to no-fault divorces and irreconcilable differences; it's not restricted as um
- It's the government, um, you know, they're restricted to their conduct.
- It's the government, um, you know, they're restricted to their conduct.
- I'm concerned about adding too much to the definitions here to really make it restrictive.
Summary:
The House Children and Family Law Committee met on January 28, 2025, and first heard House Bill 322, which would give a parent paying child support the exclusive right to claim the child as a dependent on taxes. Representative Barton, the sponsor, argued that because child support is no longer tax-deductible, the paying parent should at least receive the child tax credit. Committee members and later testimony from New Hampshire Legal Assistance raised concerns that the bill would override court discretion, could disadvantage low-income custodial parents, and would not account for cases where child support payments are small or where parents share support unevenly. Several members noted that judges already allocate dependency claims in divorce orders and can modify those orders when circumstances change.
After testimony, the committee moved to ITL (inexpedient to legislate) HB 322. The motion was seconded, discussion continued, and the roll call was unanimous in favor of ITL. The committee then placed the bill on consent and ended the executive session on HB 322.
The committee next took up House Bill 325, which would eliminate term and reimbursement alimony in no-fault divorces. Representative Barton testified that alimony in those cases was akin to involuntary servitude and should not survive dissolution of the marriage contract. The hearing then moved into questions about whether alimony is meant to compensate a spouse for sacrifices made during the marriage, such as supporting a partner through school or staying home with children, and the sponsor maintained that post-divorce support should not continue as a marital obligation. The transcript cuts off before any vote or further action on HB 325 is shown.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 04/15/26
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- It is federally classified as a restricted use pesticide, which means that it may only be used by certified
- It is federally classified as a restricted use pesticide, which means that it may only be used by certified
- It is federally classified as a restricted use pesticide, which means that it may only be used by certified
- It is federally classified as a restricted use pesticide, which means that it may only be used by certified
- It is federally classified as a restricted use pesticide, which means that it may only be used by certified
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- The first one is the restrictions on PBM partnerships with affiliated manufacturers.
- It's very restricted.
- SB 1178 creates a foreign interference restriction and enforcement act, which amends and establishes
- address your concerns, your amendment is not narrowly drafted to only include or, well, to only restrict
- section which, should Cuba's status change, it allows the governor to suspend any statute or rule restricting
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- And lastly, whether one parent can impose a restriction on the geographic area in which a sole or joint
- And this is even more restricting.
- It's a restriction on speech and triggers strict scrutiny, the highest constitutional standard that we
- It is neither narrowly tailored, despite the amendment, nor the least restrictive means, especially when
- It is neither narrowly tailored, despite the amendment, nor the least restrictive means, especially when
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Restricting their ability to allocate modest funds for professional engagement replaces local judgment
- By singling out librarians and restricting participation in associations to advocate for their fields
- , this bill penalizes... ...librarians and restricting participation in associations to advocate for
- The selective restriction is not educationally justified and reflects political targeting rather than
- It doesn't restrict speech or interfere with legitimate child protection laws.
Summary:
The committee first heard Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horn’s annual State of Education address, which focused on school safety, academic outcomes, school choice, teacher pay, and opposition to DEI/CRT in schools and teacher preparation. Horn said the department has expanded school police officers, promoted Project Momentum and tutoring, supported cell phone restrictions in classrooms, and pushed for more phonics-based reading instruction and stronger university teacher-prep programs. Members questioned him about DEI complaints, cell phone implementation, ESA oversight, school safety funding, reading proficiency, and teacher compensation; Horn said ESA spending is reviewed and recovered when inappropriate, and argued teacher raises should come directly to teachers, not through districts. No formal action was taken on his presentation.
The committee then considered HB 2008, which would prohibit public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues to professional library associations. Sponsor Representative Cooper argued the bill would keep school libraries politically neutral and prevent taxpayer money from supporting ideological advocacy, while saying membership itself would still be allowed if paid privately. Opponents, including a former librarian, a school board member, and the ACLU of Arizona, said the bill would undermine professional development, local control, literacy support, and constitutional rights of association and petition. Supporters said associations promote ideological content and that free professional-development alternatives exist. After public testimony and debate, the committee voted to return HB 2008 with a do-pass recommendation.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
House Chamber - Tue Apr 8, 2025, 9:00 AM HST - Day 47
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- opposition to the bill, stating that there would be no landfill site options with these added restrictions
- opposition to the bill, stating that there would be no landfill site options with these added restrictions
- opposition to the bill, stating that there would be no landfill site options with these added restrictions
- opposition to the bill, stating that there would be no landfill site options with these added restrictions
- opposition to the bill, stating that there would be no landfill site options with these added restrictions
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Even with the abiding by the federal restrictions that leaves a world of possible documents.
- I see that the author has accepted many amendments from the committee that restrict the scope of which
- harmful by considering factors such as whether the product includes additives that are banned or restricted
- It offers school structure choices ranging from full-day restrictions to schedule-based policy.
- Equity means recognizing the diverse needs of all students, not simply imposing blanket restrictions.