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MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 22nd, 2026

Joint Committee on Financial Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • In commercial construction, the prices are similar.
  • And what about commercial properties, commercial contractors, parking garages, schools?
  • I'm sorry, is there currently commercial testing of commercial property? So in regard to the...
  • I'm sorry, is there currently commercial testing of commercial property?
  • We haven't seen it in commercial work, you know, to my knowledge.
Bills: S3091, H5477
Summary: The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a public hearing on two late-file matters, centered on S. 3091, a bill to create relief for homeowners affected by the crumbling concrete/pyrrhotite crisis. Senator Peter Durant presented the bill as a way to establish a crumbling concrete assistance fund, administered by CEDAC, to help replace failing foundations and reimburse homeowners who already paid out of pocket. He said the proposal follows recommendations from a state commission and would be funded by a $6 fee on homeowner/condo insurance policies and a $6-per-cubic-yard surcharge on concrete, with the goal of spreading costs broadly rather than placing them on homeowners alone. Several affected homeowners testified about severe financial and emotional harm, including expensive foundation replacements, lost equity, inability to sell or refinance, and long delays in getting help. Homeowners Karen Riani, Michelle Iglesi, Karen Bellotti, and Russell Dupierre described living with homes that became unsellable or unaffordable to repair, and urged the committee to move the bill forward. Committee members asked about inspection practices, whether pyrrhotite can be detected during home sales, whether the bill would ban pyrrhotite, and how much funding the program would need. Witnesses said the problem is broader than originally understood, affecting at least 52 municipalities, and that the only fix is full foundation replacement. They also said the bill includes training and education for inspectors, but does not ban pyrrhotite outright because the issue is now being addressed through quarry testing and material controls. Representatives of the concrete industry, including Craig Dauphinay, Karen Marshall, and Guy Glottis, said they support homeowner relief and the creation of a fund, but strongly opposed the concrete surcharge. They argued the industry has already taken significant steps, including supporting state testing and regulation of aggregate sources, and said the surcharge would unfairly assign blame, raise costs for residential, municipal, and infrastructure projects, and create cross-border competitiveness issues with neighboring states. They favored a Connecticut-style model funded primarily through insurance assessments, noting that Connecticut’s program has been successful and that Massachusetts could adopt a similar approach. No vote was taken at the hearing.
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 14, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Let's make sure we take care of our men and women in uniform, but let's address the health care costs
  • Let's make sure we take care of our men and women in uniform, but let's address the health care costs
  • </c> value for our men and women in uniform value for our men and women in uniform that<03:07:51.680>
  • </c><07:46:07.200><c> He</c> both in uniform and in civilian life.
  • He both in uniform and in civilian life.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/21/2026 - House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • structure around the world, as well as a large, sophisticated international clandestine network of commercial
  • During my time in the Marines, I served with many Muslims who wore the same uniform, who had the same
  • And I’d say the same is true of American-born Muslims that I served with that also wore the same uniform
  • And I'd say the same is true of American-born Muslims that I served with that also wore the same uniform
  • by the way, make that temporary part that is expiring permanent so that our overseas Arizonans in uniform
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Executive Departments and Administration (02/04/2026)

Executive Departments and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • The 1966 Uniform Time Act already allows standard time.
  • Um, also it is against the code of conduct for licenses to do that.
  • </c> the the person that was handling uh code the the person that was handling uh code enforcement enforcement
  • So number one, they violate U.S. code. So number two is term limit.
  • </c> So number one, they violate uh US code. So number one, they violate uh US code.
Keywords: 1189, house, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

Senate Energy and Natural Resources (03/31/2026)

Energy and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:43:27.760><c> use</c> second main point is that commercial use second main point is that commercial
  • Maybe we can add another word in there, like “commercial crops.”
  • I think “commercial” would satisfy a lot of things in this bill.
  • in somebody’s garden a commercial crop or not.
  • And that’s the other thing is— >> Commercial. >> Yeah. >> I want to stay away from commercial for a reason
Keywords: 1191, senate, all
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Session Day 5 Jan 16th, 2026

Idaho House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • From the Office of the Governor, January 15, 2026: Dear Legislators, as required by Idaho Code Section
  • and Administration Committee, an act relating to reckless driving, amending Section 49-1-1, Idaho Code
  • , an act relating to immunity of persons giving emergency first aid, amending Section 5-330, Idaho Code
  • act relating to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, amending Section 19-5102, Idaho Code
  • activity, amending Section 18-5614, Idaho Code, to revise the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual
Summary: The House convened with 26 members present, heard prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and approved the House Journal. The chamber also received a gubernatorial transmittal on the Governor’s Emergency Fund, which was filed with the Chief Clerk, and a message regarding enrolled House Concurrent Resolution 20 being signed by the Senate President and referred for delivery to the Secretary of State. During first reading, the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee introduced five bills: HB 489, which would prohibit using a mask or disguise during a criminal offense and add a sentencing enhancement; HB 490, revising reckless driving provisions; HB 491, revising immunity for persons giving emergency first aid; HB 492, adding an Idaho Association of Counties representative to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council; and HB 493, revising the penalty for soliciting commercial sexual activity. All five were referred to the Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee for printing. In announcements, members were reminded about parking and House fund payments, the sound system repair was thanked, and Appropriations Committee members were unanimously counted present while in session. Committee schedule notices were read for several standing committees. The House then adopted a motion to adjourn until 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2026.
AR

Arkansas 2026 Regular Session

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES Feb 12th, 2026

LEGISLATIVE JOINT AUDITING-STATE AGENCIES

Transcript Highlights:
  • Stadium's change fund is unique because it has both a cash portion and a balance that's held in a commercial
  • Stadium's change fund is unique because it has both a cash portion and a balance that's held in a commercial
  • of law enforcement agencies we believe failed to comply with the requirements outlined in Arkansas Code
  • The Attorney General has indicated that he has notified the 100,000... under Arkansas Code 121214.03.
  • of law enforcement agencies we believe failed to comply with the requirements outlined in Arkansas Code
Summary: The committee met with prayer and approved the January minutes, then heard a series of Arkansas Legislative Audit reports. Reports with findings were presented for the Department of Human Services, Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, Department of Corrections, and Department of Veterans Affairs, along with a special report on law enforcement racial profiling policy compliance. Several reports without findings were also filed without objection. For DHS, auditors reported apparent thefts involving false benefit claims in disaster nutrition assistance and Medicaid, a nearly $610,000 altered warrant cashed by a California auto body shop, and multiple asset-control issues, including missing equipment, inventory discrepancies, and improper sales tax paid on exempt vehicle purchases. Members questioned DHS about the warrant fraud and whether other agencies or California officials had been notified. For Parks, Heritage, and Tourism, auditors cited missing museum receipts and problems with change funds at Daisy State Park and War Memorial Stadium; department officials said they are considering cashless payment options and provided an update on the museum loss investigation. For Corrections, auditors reported unauthorized personal fuel-card purchases totaling about $4,500 and a delayed disaster recovery test for critical IT systems. Department officials said staffing has been increased for fuel-card oversight and that a full production disaster recovery test is scheduled soon. For Veterans Affairs, auditors found improper pay for employees who were not working, duplicate vendor payment, and numerous overtime approvals that were not properly authorized; the department said it has tightened overtime approval procedures. The special report said only 203 of 383 law enforcement agencies had responded regarding racial profiling policies, and the Attorney General had notified the remaining agencies that they were not in compliance. The committee requested a list of nonresponding agencies and adjourned, with the next meeting scheduled for March 12.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
  • young JAG officer, that's part of your annual duties: to go around and teach the law of war and the code
  • So that's one thing that we need to do as a state: we need to keep lobbying our code L for assistance
  • If you include all of our civilians, 7,800 if we're just talking about the uniform folks, those 7,800
  • And I know we have a couple others in uniform, so I'd before it... ...and I know we have a couple others
  • in uniform, so before we just thank you for your service and thank you for being here today, I hope
Summary: The Senate Committee on Director Nominations held a confirmation hearing for John Connolly, the current Adjutant General and Director of the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA). Connolly described his background in the Army, National Guard, and military law, and outlined DEMA’s dual mission of supporting the Arizona National Guard and emergency management. He emphasized readiness, modernization of aging aircraft and facilities, growth in capabilities such as drones and electronic warfare, partnerships to restore helicopter training at Silver Bell, and stewardship of resources. He also discussed DEMA’s border-related missions, including Task Force Safe at Nogales, counter-drug operations, and use of artificial intelligence to monitor drone activity and build a common operating picture for law enforcement. Committee members questioned Connolly about his interview and vetting process, his role in emergency management, disaster response in Gila County, support for rural counties and tribes, and services for Guard members and families through the Integrated Resilience Operations Center. Several members pressed him on military discipline, lawful orders, classified information, and the distinction between war and hostilities. Senator Rogers focused on chain of command, combat readiness, and whether Connolly’s JAG background prepared him to lead a combat-oriented force; Connolly responded that his role is to provide ready forces, follow civilian authority, and ensure troops have training, equipment, and family support. He also said he had experience advising commanders and teaching lawful versus unlawful orders. A major point of contention came when members questioned Connolly about the 2021 COVID-19 vaccination mandate for the Guard and whether he had treated it as unlawful or unconstitutional. Connolly said it was a lawful order at the time and that exemption processes existed under the regulations. The hearing also turned to immigration enforcement, emergency powers, and whether the Guard should support ICE; Connolly said the Guard is a support function and would respond to a direct request through the governor, but he could not identify a specific scenario in the abstract. No vote or final action was taken during the hearing, and the committee appeared to continue its review after testimony and questioning.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 03/05/26

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • <01:09:46.799><c> assault</c><01:09:48.080><c> um</c> un-uniform assault um un-uniform assault um throughout
  • , a Minnesota commercial subcontractor.
  • Commercial was founded in 1993 by my father, who I worked alongside almost my entire career until he
  • On a fire station project in Minnesota, not to be named, Commercial Drywall finished our work on April
  • The cities are bound by the uniform municipal contracting law in chapter 471.425.
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , had dedicated much of his life uniform, had dedicated much of his life to<00:31:35.600><c> flying</
  • Our loophole-riddled tax code has more holes than Swiss cheese.
  • Our loophole tilled tax code overseas.
  • Our loophole tilled tax code has<02:47:40.240><c> more</c><02:47:40.560><c> holes</c><02:47:40.880><c
  • that shift the burden on to tax code that shift the burden on to working<02:47:59.120><c> people</c>
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama House Feb 13th, 2025

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Building codes. Representative Libum, thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Currently, the state of Alabama utilizes the International Building Code throughout all commercial construction
  • But you know, the whole issue is, that's commercial buildings.
  • In the major revision that we did, we separated the code sections. ...we separated the code sections
  • Oh, well, those code sections are listed in the revised adoption code. Did you get a copy of this?
Keywords: 1136, house, all
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 20th, 2026

Revenue and Taxation

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is about aligning our tax code with our values.
  • Commercial production is highly mobile.
  • Therefore, there's a constant demand for commercials.
  • Although the production processes of commercials parallel that of film and TV, For commercials.
  • Then in 2024 and 2025, I did no Super Bowl commercials.
Keywords: 988, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

Senate Session (Part I) Aug 6th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We want uniformity, and unfortunately, groups like the Texas Association of School Boards have opposed
  • We passed it again this session to provide that uniformity and that safety and that security for women
  • — We passed it again this session to provide that uniformity and that safety and that security for women
  • subdivision or the state agency's principal office is located, in Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and then handled several procedural matters, including a failed motion to excuse Senator Johnson’s absence after a roll-call vote. The chamber also postponed the reading and referral of bills until later in the calendar and adopted motions allowing the Education K-16 Committee to meet while the Senate was in session. The Senate then recessed until 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6. The main floor action centered on Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 9, which lowers the voter-approval tax rate for certain cities and counties from 3.5% to 2.5% for maintenance and operations. Senator Bettencourt argued the bill would slow local property tax growth and align city and county limits more closely with school district limits, while Senators Hinojosa and Menendez raised concerns about reduced local revenue, public safety funding, and the short time for cities to assess the impact. The Senate suspended the regular order, passed the bill to engrossment, suspended the constitutional three-day rule, and finally passed SB 9, with a clarification later entered that the final passage vote was 18-3. The Senate also took up Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 7, the Texas Women’s Privacy Act, which sets state policy for the use of certain spaces and facilities according to biological sex and creates enforcement mechanisms for state agencies and political subdivisions. Supporters said the bill was needed to protect women and children in restrooms, locker rooms, shelters, prisons, and schools, while opponents questioned the scope, enforcement, civil penalties, and possible conflicts with federal law and local control. After extensive questioning, the chamber adopted a clarifying amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and finally passed SB 7 by a vote of 19-2. Finally, the Senate passed Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 15, which addresses deed fraud and real property theft by tightening recording requirements for certain property documents and creating new criminal offenses for real property theft and fraud. Senator Hinojosa explained that the bill combined civil and criminal provisions, added photo ID requirements for in-person filings, and included restitution and enhanced penalties for certain victims and properties; a floor amendment made cleanup changes, removed a training mandate, and clarified that electronic and mail filings were not affected. The Senate adopted the amendment, suspended the three-day rule, and passed SB 15 unanimously, 21-0.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill amends the Motor Vehicle Code to allow individuals to request a distinguishing mark on their
  • but it doesn't have to be specific, because under federal law, under Title 18 of the United States Code
  • Well, I had to explain to everybody that not everybody that wore the uniform suffers from PTSD.
  • Well, I had to explain to everybody that not everybody that wore the uniform suffers from PTSD.
  • Obviously, deliberations surrounding the juvenile code is something I've been...
Summary: The committee first heard HB 206, which would expand eligibility under the Crime Victims Reparation Act to cover additional offenses: simple assault, simple battery, criminal sexual contact, and robbery while armed with a deadly weapon. The sponsor, the Crime Victims Reparation Commission, and multiple supporters said the change would help victims access compensation for medical care, counseling, lost income, and related costs, with no added state administrative burden. There was no opposition, and the bill passed 6-0. The committee then took up HB 20, which would allow Native American designation on driver’s licenses and state IDs for people who provide proof of membership in a federally recognized tribe. Sponsors and tribal supporters said the designation could help with identification, Turquoise Alert notifications, and jurisdictional issues, while also serving as a voluntary option for tribal members. Some members raised concerns about possible profiling, lack of consultation with every tribe, and the absence of data from other states; supporters responded that the designation is optional and intended to assist, not harm. The bill passed 4-2. HB 52, a technical cleanup bill correcting statutory cross-references after prior competency-law amendments, passed unanimously 6-0. HB 58, which updates the telephone harassment statute to include electronic communications such as texts and social media, also passed 6-0 after supporters said the current law is outdated and too limited for modern harassment cases; committee members discussed possible definitional refinements. HB 57, allowing certain lab analysts and toxicologists to testify by interactive video in misdemeanor and DWI cases, drew support for efficiency and reducing travel burdens, but also concerns about confrontation rights and technical drafting issues; it passed 6-0 with a no recommendation. Finally, HB 79, which would lower the burden of proof for juvenile probation violation hearings to a preponderance standard, drew strong opposition from defense advocates and a law student who argued it would reduce due process protections for youth; after debate, the committee tabled the bill on a 4-2 vote.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • Watertown has experienced a great deal of commercial development, a lot by life science businesses, and
  • We are still seeing commercial values drop a little bit, so the result is that, on the commercial side
  • 50% of the tax levy, but 175 split, commercial, right? But you got three years' extension, right?
  • We have three years where we had this shift, and it has not impacted our commercial growth.
  • I would go to a commercial public and then come back and then switch back.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Revenue held a hybrid hearing on 17 late-file and miscellaneous bills, with testimony focused on several local tax and fee proposals. The first major item was H. 4687 for Watertown, which would permanently continue a special property tax classification allowing the city to maintain a 50% residential minimum factor and a 175% commercial shift. Watertown officials and local legislators said the measure is needed to prevent an estimated 18% residential tax increase when the current temporary authority expires, arguing that the city’s commercial growth and 1988 tax rules have created an unintended burden on homeowners, especially seniors. Committee members asked about the regional business impact, whether major taxpayers might leave, and why a permanent change was sought instead of another short extension; Watertown officials said the policy had not deterred commercial growth and that the city’s fiscal planning and stabilization funds were being used for schools, infrastructure, and bond rating support. The committee also heard H. 4435 from Charlemont, which would authorize a local tax on commercial recreation services. Town officials described Charlemont as a small rural community with a large visitor burden from skiing, rafting, and other recreation, saying police, fire, and EMS costs rise sharply during peak seasons and that the tax would help shift some of those costs to visitors rather than local residents. A committee member questioned the legal structure of taxing recreation services versus goods, but the town said the proposal was modeled on the meals and rooms tax and had local business support. Finally, testimony was taken on H. 4722, promoting fair tax treatment for zero-emission vehicles, especially electric school buses and Class 3-8 trucks. Supporters, including EV advocates, a school transportation company, and Rep. Gentile, said the bill would cap sales and excise taxes on EV vehicles at the level of comparable diesel vehicles to remove an unintended tax penalty, keep revenue neutral, and support the state’s climate goals while helping school districts and private bus operators manage higher upfront costs. Rep. Gentile also spoke in support of H. 4755, which would amend Sudbury’s means-tested senior property tax exemption so the town would not need new special legislation if the program is renewed again in the future. No votes were taken, and the hearing concluded after public testimony and committee questions.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Taxation and Revenue Feb 11th, 2026 at 08:37 am

House Taxation & Revenue

Transcript Highlights:
  • And so in this bill, we'd suggest that you look at the historical building code or look at the existing
  • building code for the waiver application that you had asked for, for variance.
  • But it remains impossible to bring the buildings up to code, and they remain vacant, like the Buffalo
  • Maybe this is the approach, because instead it gives a tax credit for bringing a building up to code
  • A number of them vacant lots, but most of them empty commercial spaces, including 192 standalone empty
Keywords: 996, all
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Insurance Mar 9th, 2026

Insurance and Banking

Transcript Highlights:
  • so that when you opened your app, you were available, and therefore the companies had to supply commercial
  • so that when you opened your app, you were available, and therefore the companies had to supply commercial
  • They have codes, to my understanding, and so they would be able to use those.
  • They have codes, to my understanding, and so they would be able to use those.
  • Now, first, when it comes to cyber, cyber is a pretty standard commercial coverage line.
Summary: The Committee for Insurance met with a quorum and first took up three bills in executive session. House Bill 2902 was amended with a committee substitute that removed the commission language while keeping provisions on software and key-emulating devices, and members confirmed it still included a Class D felony penalty. The committee adopted the substitute and voted the bill do pass, with one member voting no. House Bill 1789, dealing with delivery network companies and insurance coverage during the delivery availability period, was also amended and adopted; the substitute clarified that the availability period is not commercial activity and that auto insurance applies until a driver is actually engaged in delivery. The committee then voted the bill do pass, with one no vote and one present. House Bill 1647 was amended to remove it from the collateral source rule section and clarify that it applies only to civil actions for damages and property claims; the substitute was adopted and the bill voted do pass, with several no votes recorded. The committee then held a public hearing on House Bill 1894, which would implement federal nondiscrimination requirements for licensed health care providers in Missouri insurance law. The sponsor said the bill is about patient choice, fairness, and access, especially in rural areas, and does not expand scope of practice or require coverage of new services. Supporters from chiropractic, nursing, occupational therapy, podiatry, and nurse anesthetist groups said the bill would ensure equal reimbursement for the same covered services and improve access to local providers. Opponents from the insurance industry argued the bill would interfere with network design, reduce negotiating leverage, and require equal payment regardless of provider type or credentials; they also said current federal law already governs network adequacy and that the bill’s rulemaking language was standard but the reimbursement mandate was the main concern. The committee also heard House Bill 3314, which updates Missouri’s insurance guaranty association laws. The sponsor and supporters explained that the bill would clarify coverage for cyber policies, ensure coverage follows the policyholder in insurance business transfer or corporate division transactions, and allow limited pre-liquidation information sharing from the Department of Commerce and Insurance to guaranty associations so claims can be handled faster after insolvency. Witnesses said the bill is technical and intended to modernize the system without expanding coverage or increasing taxpayer exposure. Members asked about the $300,000 property and casualty claims cap, the definition of high-net-worth individual, oversight of guaranty associations, and confidentiality concerns; supporters said the cap is longstanding, high-net-worth means over $25 million, and the department’s existing oversight and confidentiality protections are sufficient. The hearing closed after a final supportive statement from the Missouri Insurance Coalition, and the committee adjourned.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Agenda Mar 11th, 2026

Judiciary, Rules and Administration

Transcript Highlights:
  • Act, including the procedures outlined in Idaho Code 16-1626.
  • So he entered the code for me.
  • Idaho Code 18-708...
  • , Idaho Code does define that there are two... ...Section 73-114, Idaho Code does define that there are
  • I'm just looking at Idaho Code 30-21-102 definitions.
Keywords: 989, all
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Tax, Business and Transportation Feb 14th, 2026 at 04:35 pm

Senate Tax, Business & Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • Third, it leverages existing code.
  • So this is an expansion of the code itself.
  • So the use is usually what's looked at, but currently our code says zoning.
  • But is it from residential to commercial, residential to industrial, or...?
  • that's higher on the code of what is allowed.
Keywords: 996, all