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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Senate Committee on Climate Change and Global Warming
Transcript Highlights:
- We secured these funds through agreements with federal agencies, and those agreements should be... by
- We secured these funds through agreements with federal agencies and those agreements should be We secured
- these funds through agreements with federal agencies, and those agreements should be honored by the
- purchases, this provision is key.
- agreement.
Summary:
The committee held a hearing on the impact of the Trump administration’s federal climate policy changes on Massachusetts, with a focus on threatened grants, regulatory rollbacks, and state options to continue climate work. Chair Creem and other senators emphasized that Massachusetts still has a 2050 net-zero mandate and needs contingency plans for clean energy, transportation electrification, offshore wind, resilience, and financing if federal support is reduced or withdrawn.
Executive branch witnesses said Massachusetts has already experienced disruptions to more than $1 billion in climate-related federal funds, though many suspended grants were restored after litigation by the Attorney General’s office. EEA reported continued uncertainty around a $389 million Grid Innovation Program award and a FEMA dam-safety reimbursement, while MassDOT said its NEVI fast-charging program remains on track with about $50 million obligated, but a $14.4 million competitive charging grant is on hold and future unobligated NEVI funds remain uncertain. Senators also discussed EV rebates, charging infrastructure, the role of the Community Climate Bank, and whether the state can expand independent financing and support for municipalities, higher education, and nonprofits.
The Attorney General’s office described successful multi-state litigation that won a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the federal funding freeze, restoring access to many EPA, DOE, USDA, and Interior funds, while noting continued enforcement actions over FEMA manual reviews and other barriers. The office said it is also preparing to defend the endangerment finding, California vehicle-emissions waivers, offshore wind permits, and other federal climate protections. Outside advocates warned that federal tax-credit rollbacks, tariffs, and possible repeal of IRA and infrastructure funding could slow EV adoption and raise costs, while offshore wind testimony said federal permitting pauses and legal challenges are delaying projects and could leave Massachusetts far short of its 2030 offshore wind goals. Nonprofit witnesses also described canceled or delayed grants for wetland restoration and urban heat mitigation, and urged the Legislature to increase state funding, including for the environmental bond bill and municipal vulnerability preparedness work.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- All in agreement say aye. Aye. Any nays?
- All right, all in agreement say aye. Aye. Any nays? Nope, ayes have it.
- All in agreement say aye. Any nays? Nope. Ayes have it.
- All in agreement, say aye. Any nays. Ayes have it. Docket 18-04-14-2501 is approved.
- All right, all in agreement say aye. Aye. Any opposed?
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Sep 12th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- One of them is a project operation settlement agreement.
- We have 10 years to complete those purchases.
- reduction will come through purchasing agricultural water rights.
- So we nailed that down in this agreement.
- Operation Settlement Agreement, and we are not...
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Corrections and Public Institutions Feb 9th, 2026
Corrections and Public Institutions
Transcript Highlights:
- Or appropriation for a particular purchase.
- It's not like we can just go out and randomly purchase something.
- to make those purchases.
- But each time, they work out an agreement, a home agreement, in which they have... ...to be able to show
- Now, it could... they work out an agreement, a home agreement, in which they have to be able to show
Committee:
House Corrections and Public Institutions
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee substitute combining House Bills 2592, 2834, and 2787 into one measure. The combined substitute was then voted do pass by a unanimous roll call, recorded as 15 ayes and 0 noes after a brief correction to the tally.
The committee then heard House Bill 1786, which would raise the Highway Patrol’s spending threshold for purchasing vehicles, watercraft, aircraft, and related specialized equipment without returning to the legislature from $100,000 to $500,000. The sponsor and Highway Patrol witnesses said the current cap is outdated because boats, armored vehicles, bomb trucks, and aircraft equipment now cost far more than $100,000, while members asked about inflation, the revolving fund, and whether a lower increase might be more appropriate. No opposition testimony was offered.
Next, House Bill 2885 was heard. It would redirect the first $1 million in annual boat registration fee revenue away from general revenue and into the Missouri Water Patrol Division. The sponsor and Highway Patrol said registration revenue has declined while operating costs have risen, and the division needs the money to support enforcement, search and rescue, dive operations, and boating safety programs. Members asked how much revenue is collected and whether the change would affect other programs; testimony indicated the bill would mainly earmark existing revenue rather than increase overall department funding.
The committee also heard House Bill 2694, which would exempt four fee-supported funds from the end-of-biennium sweep to general revenue: the Highway Patrol Academy Fund, the State Forensic Laboratory Account, the Boiler and Pressure Vessels Safety Fund, and the Elevator Safety Fund. The sponsor and Department of Public Safety witnesses said the sweeps make long-term planning difficult and can disrupt training, lab support, and safety inspection operations, though members raised concerns about excess balances, guardrails, and whether fee reductions should be considered if reserves grow too large. Finally, House Bill 1712 was heard; it would make intentionally failing to charge an electronic monitoring device a crime, closing a loophole in existing tampering law. The sponsor, a sheriff, and other witnesses said the bill addresses deliberate attempts to evade monitoring, while members discussed battery warnings, rural access to electricity, and the costs and benefits of pretrial release. No votes were taken on the later bills before the committee adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Retirement and Government Resources Feb 10th, 2026
Retirement and Government Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- And so Senate Bill 1415, what it does is it seeks to prohibit non-disclosure agreements upon a state
- And so to me, I think those non-disclosure agreements seem kind of like cover-ups, and it's something
- And so to me, I think those non-disclosure agreements seem kind of like cover-ups.
- And is that an accurate understanding of how nondisclosure agreements have been misused?
- They would have to renew in order to justify how they're doing their central purchasing.
Committee:
Senate Retirement and Government Resources
Summary:
The Committee on Retirement and Government Resources heard several bills dealing with state employment, purchasing, and retirement policy. Senate Bill 1415, by Senator Brooks, would prohibit nondisclosure agreements when a state employee resigns or is terminated, with exceptions for statutorily protected confidentiality such as physician or attorney privilege. Members questioned how the bill would interact with whistleblower protections and sensitive information, but the bill passed 6-1.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 1714, by Senator Jett, which would expand an existing state employee suggestion/incentive program to encourage agencies to identify cost savings and efficiencies, require agencies to review recommendations in good faith, and report back on accepted or rejected ideas. Members raised concerns about open meetings, employee notification, written documentation of suggestions, and possible disputes over the value of savings. The author agreed to work on amendments, the title was struck, and the bill passed as amended 5-2.
Senate Bill 1962, by Senator Bullard, would move certain purchasing exemptions out of statute and into the administrative rules process so exemptions must be periodically renewed and justified. Supporters said this would reduce personality-driven exemptions and improve oversight, while concerns were raised about ongoing needs and emergency situations. The bill passed unanimously 7-0. The committee also passed Senate Bill 26, which would allow retired teachers to return to work after a 90-day break with a salary set by local districts and a 3% contribution back to the retirement system, and Senate Bill 172, which would tie cost-of-living adjustments for pension systems to funding benchmarks and a rolling average, rather than legislative discretion; both bills passed, with SB 26 passing 7-0 and SB 172 passing 6-1. The chair noted the committee expected at least one more meeting and hoped to finish the following week.
VA
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill requires any such agreement to provide that the locality pay the utility.
- agreement for a residential solar energy program or system, excuse me.
- The bill requires a sale, lease, or power purchase agreement for a residential solar energy system to
- The bill requires a sale, lease, or power purchase agreement for a residential solar energy system to
- agreement.
Committee:
House Labor and Commerce
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- This compact was developed through CSG's cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
- So that was the reason for the development, through that cooperative agreement.
- Our members basically have directed us to create these interstate agreements for licensed mobility.
- However, because of our relationship with the Department of Defense, or cooperative agreement...
- However, because of our relationship with the Department of Defense, or cooperative agreement...
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure held a hearing on late-filed bills and home rule petitions, with both in-person and remote testimony. Committee chairs reviewed logistics for public testimony and then heard a series of bill presentations on topics including nitrous oxide sales, liquor license extensions and alcohol license density, cosmetology licensure compacts, electronic textbooks, HVAC supervisor licensing, and automotive warranty reimbursement rates. Several members asked questions about the public health, consumer protection, economic mobility, and regulatory impacts of the proposals.
Representative John Barrett testified in support of H. 4907, which would regulate the sale of nitrous oxide, arguing it is a public health measure aimed at reducing recreational misuse by young people while preserving legitimate culinary, medical, dental, and industrial uses. Southbridge officials Peg Dean and David Adams supported a local liquor license extension bill, saying delayed revitalization and staffing disruptions from the pandemic-era “Great Resignation” had slowed development and postponed demand for the licenses. MassPack supported H. 4597 to limit new alcohol retail licenses near existing stores after 2026, citing oversaturation and public health concerns, while the committee also heard testimony on a cosmetology compact bill from industry and state-government representatives who said it would improve workforce mobility, especially for military spouses, though members questioned its fee structure and interaction with existing reciprocity rules.
Representative Mindy Domb testified for H. 559, which would create a commission to study electronic textbooks and automatic textbook billing, arguing that digital course materials can limit consumer choice, raise costs, and reduce students’ ability to share or resell materials. Student testimony echoed those concerns. The committee also heard strong support for H. 4719, a bill to create HVAC construction supervisor licensing, from industry witnesses who said it would improve consumer protection, accountability, and clean-energy implementation; and opposition testimony on H. 4019, which would change how auto dealers are reimbursed for warranty work, with dealers supporting a fix to manufacturer reimbursement practices and manufacturers warning the bill would raise costs and allow overpayment. At the end of the hearing, the chairs read the agenda items and the committee adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Feb 4th, 2026
Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Transcript Highlights:
- There are likely reciprocity agreements on a state-by-state basis with Massachusetts and surrounding
- So this compact was developed through CSG's cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.
- So that was our reason for the development, through that cooperative agreement.
- Our members basically have... ...was through that cooperative agreement.
- Our members basically have directed us to create these interstate agreements for licensed mobility.
Keywords:
cosmetology, cosmetologist, beauty industry, hairdresser, esthetician, salon, licensure compact, interstate compact, multistate license, license reciprocity, professional licensure, occupational licensing, workforce mobility, license portability, military spouse, military family, background check, disciplinary action, scope of practice, consumer protection
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (6-24-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> from the general assembly to purchase from the general assembly to purchase the<00:05:18.639><c>
- </c><00:29:37.039><c> This</c> agreement. That's not what this is. This agreement.
- And we could do that change agreement.
- They have not purchase price is 8.5.
- Bank as the purchaser.
Summary:
The meeting began with routine business, including welcoming new committee member Senator Reginald Thomas, approving the minutes, and receiving a correspondence report on several information items. Those items included University of Kentucky research equipment funding, UK capital project funding using federal/private funds, debt issues from McGoffin County and Owen County school districts, lease modifications by the Division of Real Properties, asset preservation project revisions at Eastern Kentucky University and Northern Kentucky University, and Kentucky Communications Network Authority (KCNA) information on Kentucky Wired critical infrastructure.
The main discussion focused on a dispute over the Kentucky Wired communication shelters, or “huts,” and related payments under KCNA’s agreement with Asellicom/Excel. Brad Kilby of Asellicom testified that KCNA had not paid for the huts, that Asellicom had not received the alleged $8 million or any later payment, and that Asellicom remained the legal owner. Committee members pressed him on whether payment had been received, whether anyone else might have received it, and whether the lawsuit or dispute resolution process clarified the issue. Kilby said no payment had been received and that the matter was part of ongoing litigation.
KCNA Executive Director Doug Hendricks and General Counsel Adam Atkins then testified. They said a certified check for $8.5 million was mailed in July, based on the Finance and Administration Cabinet secretary’s determination that $8.5 million was due under the model procurement code, even though KCNA had initially requested about $12 million to cover a worst-case estimate. They said the contract allowed payment in full or in tranches, that the huts were completed and operational, and that KCNA had not received documentation supporting Asellicom’s higher $10.1 million claim. Members expressed frustration over the missing check and the broader implications for Kentucky Wired, and one member requested that the committee obtain all agency requests related to KCNA/Kentucky Wired since inception; the co-chairs said they would look into making that information available. No formal vote was taken on the dispute during the portion provided.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Jun 30th, 2026
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- An entity will enter into an agreement broadly within their own..."
- "An entity will enter into an agreement broadly within their own organization to, in that agreement,
- So the big-ticket purchases we're doing, you know, we do engage in contract negotiations.
- So the big ticket purchases we're doing, you know, we do engage in contract negotiations.
- if an agency needs to purchase a lot of things.
Summary:
The task force first approved the March 25, 2026 minutes as amended, including a correction removing language that suggested the auditor’s office would contract with a security vendor. Members then moved to a bill draft on concessions (LC 27.0161.00000), which would raise the competitive solicitation threshold from $25,000 to $50,000, allow requests for proposals in addition to bids, clarify that proceeds go to the entity’s operating fund or general fund, and make other technical updates. OMB explained the draft and answered questions about scope, fragmentation, vendor restrictions, school districts, and whether concession proceeds could be directed to nonprofits; OMB said the draft could be refined further, including clarifying covered entities and contract length. No vote was taken on the draft during the discussion.
OMB also reported on other survey items. It said a proposal to broadly allow agencies to create pre-qualified architect/engineering/land surveying vendor pools would not move forward, because the existing authority is working well for the agencies that already have it. On legal notices, OMB said it has been working with the North Dakota Newspaper Association on modernization, including an ADA-compliant online notice system and possible statutory updates to reflect changing technology and notice definitions. On click-through agreements for routine IT purchases, OMB and the Attorney General’s office said policy clarification—not statutory change—was enough, and the $20,000 threshold was intended to distinguish low-dollar adhesive contracts from purchases where terms can be negotiated.
The committee also heard that OMB and the Center for Distance Education had resolved questions about alternate procurements and food/beverage expenditures through existing policy, so no statutory changes were needed there. North Dakota University System representatives gave a brief update on ongoing collaboration with OMB on statutory efficiency ideas, including concessions and surplus property. Finally, the task force discussed a draft on requirements for new or expanded spending programs, which would require agencies to identify purpose, expected benefits, alternatives, success measures, and full implementation costs, and would require reporting on outcomes over time. Members debated whether OMB or Legislative Council should collect and report the information, how to use the new program evaluators, whether real-time dashboards should be used, and how to choose which programs to evaluate; staff from Legislative Council said they would work with OMB and the auditor’s office to revise the draft and process.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 4 on State Administration and General Government May 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That data sharing agreement, from conversations that we've had, is not sufficient right now.
- They purchased it in a box, and today they purchased it in a different manner, and it used to be subject
- With respect to the purchase of luxury vehicles, aircraft, and yachts.
- The first one is to modernize payments for routine software licensing purchases.
- The first one is to modernize payments for routine software licensing purchases.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Good to see you again, sir. the exercise of the right to purchase, the exercise of the right to purchase
- </c> information out to purchasers and FFLs. information out to purchasers and FFLs.
- </c> agreement right now. agreement right now.
- Um and I think it's agreements.
- These agreements that we have, these 287(g) agreements, are relatively new.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:25:22.600><c> $</c> 348 for school food purchasing $ 348 for school food purchasing $ 4,445<00
- </c> 4,445 518 for child care food purchasing 4,445 518 for child care food purchasing and<00:25:28.320
- I read the power-sharing agreement and I asked, does this bill reflect the power-sharing agreement that
- So that was my understanding of what a power-sharing agreement was in the agreement that was reached
- So that was my understanding of what a power-sharing agreement was in the agreement that was reached
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Feb 3rd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- PURCHASING CARDS ARE A WAY FOR DSPS TO SIMPLIFY THE PURCHASE OF GOODS.
- WHEN MAKING PURCHASES CERTAIN CONTROLS SHOULD BE PUT IN PLACE.
- THE NEXT CATEGORY OF PURCHASING, WE HAD FIVE UNIVERSITIES THAT HAD FINDINGS IN THIS AREA.
- YOU HAVE HAD A COUPLE AREAS IN PURCHASING.
- WE HAD THREE COLLEGES THAT HAD CONTROL DEFICIENCIES RELATED TO PURCHASING.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/4/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- purchases are still that investor purchases are still concentrated<00:27:21.360><c> in</c><00:27:21.600
- investor purchased property would simply<00:37:33.520><c> been</c><00:37:33.680><c> purchased</c><00
- Some properties purchased by occupant.
- </c><01:09:24.719><c> a</c> folks when they're trying to purchase a folks when they're trying to purchase
- </c> people signing negotiated agreements people signing negotiated agreements with<01:21:26.000><c>
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Mar 11th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- was not facilitated through the purchase of a phone, it was a brick and mortar purchase, it was done
- who did purchase that ticket through a courier. level summary of boat purchasing and where we are today
- I think a bulk purchase of a scratch ticket might look a little bit different than a bulk purchase of
- to facilitate that purchase, and then went back down after that purchase. that have had an increasing
- after the occurrence of the ball purchased.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- And obviously it's important if we're asking consumers to purchase EVs.
- Obviously, it's important if we're asking consumers to purchase EVs.
- And obviously it's important if we're asking consumers to purchase EVs.
- Obviously, it's important if we're asking consumers to purchase EVs.
- And we also put a limit of 10 vouchers per purchaser.
Committee:
House Transportation
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:09:54.560><c> in</c> covered by project labor agreements in covered by project labor agreements
- </c><00:12:40.839><c> might</c> progress uh these agreements might progress uh these agreements might
- The background of this bill is that these agreements are unfair service agreements.
- The background of this bill is that these agreements are unfair service agreements.
- </c> still bound to that same agreement still bound to that same agreement uh<01:34:24.440><c> and</c
Committee:
Senate Commerce
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection and Energy Apr 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- ZEV purchaser, do they sign under penalty of perjury?
- Is it the husband that purchased it before? Now the wife is going to purchase it.
- So now the wife is the new first-time purchaser.
- We don't have enough used ZEVs for them to purchase, and so we're finding ways for them to purchase a
- Somebody who can absolutely afford to purchase a ZEV is now going to get an incentive to purchase a ZEV
Summary:
The subcommittee heard testimony on the governor’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit, which would provide a $1 to $2 per gallon credit against the diesel excise tax for SAF sold for use in California from 2026 to 2036. The Department of Finance and CARB argued the credit would help decarbonize aviation, support refinery transitions, and keep fuel production and jobs in California. The Legislative Analyst’s Office recommended rejecting the proposal, saying it is a relatively expensive way to reduce greenhouse gases, could have uncertain or limited climate benefits, and would reduce diesel excise tax revenue that supports highways, local streets and roads, and other transportation programs.
A major point of debate was whether the credit would simply shift limited feedstocks from renewable diesel to SAF rather than create new low-carbon fuel supply. Professor Aaron Smith and the LAO said that because feedstocks such as used cooking oil, tallow, and vegetable oils are limited and already used in other fuel markets, the policy could increase SAF at the expense of renewable diesel, with possible increases in fuel prices and little net emissions benefit. Administration and CARB staff disputed that outcome, saying additional waste-based feedstocks are available and that the policy would not meaningfully raise gasoline or diesel prices. Senators focused on feedstock availability, impacts on road funding, fairness to consumers, and whether the proposal was really aimed at preserving specific refineries such as Phillips 66.
Public comment was sharply divided. Labor representatives, refinery workers, airlines, Boeing, airports, and some local residents supported the proposal, emphasizing jobs, refinery investment, and aviation’s need for a liquid-fuel decarbonization pathway. Environmental and transportation groups, including the Center for Biological Diversity, World Resources Institute, Earthjustice, California Environmental Voters, counties, cities, and trucking and asphalt associations, opposed it, citing weak net climate benefits, possible fuel-price impacts, and losses to transportation funding. No vote was taken; the chair announced all items would be held open for a future hearing.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/12/25
Commerce Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- If you and I sign a purchase agreement, I'm the seller, you're the buyer, you have the right to receive
- </c><01:07:58.319><c> of</c><01:07:58.480><c> a</c> purchase of a car or the purchase of a purchase of
- I believe you would get to review the association documents when you sign a purchase agreement, and then
- You don't have to wait and say, well, I'm going to sign a purchase agreement to get this.
- </c><01:38:06.719><c> you</c><01:38:06.800><c> can</c> purchase agreement to get this you can purchase
Committee:
House Commerce Finance and Policy