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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Environment and Natural Resources Feb 3rd, 2026

Environment and Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • to replace the previously adopted MFLs for the LSFIR and associated implementation strategy that regulates
  • In describing the bill, all we heard about was what it does for regulated industries, what it does for
  • I was at the meeting July 25th in Live Oak when the proposed regulations were presented by the Florida
  • So we need real regulations and something that will effectively address the problem of low flow rates
  • And we need to have regulations in this rule, which we can't change now, that limit some of this pumping
Bills: S0912 , S1196 , S1422 , S1510 , S7034
Summary: The Environment and Natural Resources Committee met with a quorum and took up several environmental bills and one appointment. SB 1422, as amended by a strike-all focused on coral reef protection and designating coral reefs as critical natural infrastructure, was reported favorably after support from Audubon Florida was noted. The committee then considered SPB 7034, a DEP rule ratification related to minimum flows and levels for the Lower Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers and associated recovery strategy; witnesses from the Florida Springs Council and local river advocates criticized the plan as too delayed and too dependent on a single future water project, while committee members raised questions about funding and utility responsibility. Despite concerns, the committee approved the bill as a committee bill, with Senator Smith voting no. The committee next heard SB 1510, as amended, which made technical changes to DEP-related provisions including B-MAP notice and timing, septic system requirements in Florida Springs areas, biosolids, fees, land acquisition, and rulemaking procedures. The main public testimony came from the Florida Springs Council, which opposed the 60-day delay for B-MAP effectiveness as harmful to spring restoration, while DEP and others supported the measure. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also considered SB 1196, a targeted siting bill restricting new ash-producing incinerators or waste-to-energy facilities within two miles of large federally authorized water impoundment areas, with an amendment narrowing the practical effect to Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Supporters, including the City of Miramar, argued it would protect water resources and communities; opponents from the Florida Waste-to-Energy Coalition argued it would limit local waste-disposal options and could force more landfilling. The bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 912, the Safe Battery Collection and Recovery Act, which would require battery stewardship organizations and related recycling plans to keep batteries out of the waste stream. Industry and recycling representatives supported the bill, citing growing battery volumes and fire risks at recycling facilities. The committee also recommended confirmation of Gary Jennings to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission. All measures were approved favorably except that Senator Smith voted against SPB 7034; the meeting then adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPC Public Hearing - Thu Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:00 PM HST

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, the departments have a problem with the pet food regulations.
  • </c> pet food regulations. pet food regulations.
  • </c> our state regulations don't cover it. our state regulations don't cover it.
  • And that's sort of why they were put in charge of regulating them.
  • And that's sort of why they were put in charge of regulating them.
Summary: The committee on Consumer Protection and Commerce met on April 9, 2026, and heard testimony on several measures. SB 3302 SD1 HD1, dealing with homemade food products, would require the Department of Health to adopt rules for farm kitchens producing homemade food products that are no more stringent than rules for home kitchens. The Department of Health said it supported the bill with technical amendments, and the Hawaii Food Industry Association and Grassroot Institute of Hawaii also supported it. No opposition was heard. A lengthy discussion focused on SB 2061 SD2 HD1, which concerns a 99-year leasehold residential condominium project and HCDA’s rules for sales, income restrictions, and buyback pricing. HCDA supported the bill and said the House draft clarified unclear provisions and would help move the project to pre-sales. Testimony and committee questions centered on whether the project should remain owner-occupied in perpetuity or allow investor purchases after an initial sales period. HCDA explained that the bill was revised to make the project feasible in the market, that 60% of units would be income-restricted for buyers at or below 140% of area median income, and that the remaining units could be sold without owner-occupancy restrictions. Some members and testifiers expressed concern that the bill had shifted away from the original owner-occupancy vision and could become an investment property model, while others argued the changes were necessary for the project to pencil out and compete with fee-simple developments. No vote was taken during the discussion shown. The committee also heard SB 2050 SD1 HD1, which would allow chiropractic students in accredited programs to engage in clinical practice beginning July 1, 2028. The Hawaii Board of Chiropractic and the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association supported the measure, and one testifier described personal experience with student chiropractic care in California. Members questioned why the board requested delaying implementation until 2030, and the board said it needed more time to develop rules because it meets only a few times a year and rulemaking is lengthy. Finally, SB 2102 SD2 HD1, on industrial hemp in commercial feed, was introduced; the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity offered comments, the Department of Health raised concerns about regulating pet food and possible jurisdictional conflict, and a farmer testifying in support suggested narrowing the bill to federally approved livestock feed rather than pet food.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
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  • that protect all Minnesotans regulations that protect all Minnesotans without<01:04:07.840><c> creating
  • And today we're trying to regulate a whole new superhighway here.
  • </c> leaders and they regulated it. leaders and they regulated it.
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HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

CPN-EIG, CPN DEFER, CPN DEFER Public Hearings 02-04-2026

Commerce and Consumer Protection

Transcript Highlights:
  • Uh, yes, that we're subject to that per our regulations.
  • Uh, yes, that we're subject to that per our regulations.
  • Uh, yes, that we're subject to that per our regulations.
  • Uh, yes, that we're subject to that per our regulations.
  • And so of performance-based regulation.
Bills: SB2033 , SB2487 , SB2497 , SB2471 , SB2829
Summary: The committee first reconvened on SB 2471 and SB 2829, both relating to the powers of artificial persons. After discussion with the Attorney General’s office and a prior Q&A period, the chair said the committee would defer decision-making again, with the intent to return with amended versions of both bills that could gain support from the administration and its lawyers. The measures were deferred to Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Conference Room 229 at 9:30 a.m. The committee then took up SB 2180, relating to deposits of public funds. Members noted late testimony from the prior day’s joint hearing with the Housing Committee and moved to pass the bill out with amendments, including a defective effective date. The motion carried unanimously among those voting: the chair, vice chair, Senator Lamosao, and Senator Awa voted aye; Senator McKelvey was excused. The measure was adopted. A joint hearing followed on SB 2033, relating to renewable energy and a streamlined grid-ready homes interconnection process. The PUC supported the bill’s intent but raised concerns about the time, resources, and stakeholder input needed to establish the proposed process, and asked for clarification of terms such as “grid-ready homes” and the role of HERA. Hawaiian Electric said it supported the intent but opposed the proposed process and HERA funding use. The Hawaii Solar Energy Association strongly supported the bill, arguing that faster interconnection is needed to meet rooftop solar goals and lower costs over time. Testimony totaled 27 in support, two in opposition, and four with comments. Members questioned costs, consumer protections, and whether the bill would burden low- and moderate-income households; the bill’s supporters said amendments could clarify the definition of grid-ready homes and add guardrails, while acknowledging that upfront costs and interconnection costs would still need to be addressed.
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/03/2026 - House Commerce

Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • The additional regulation would not squash other market participants?
  • We support appropriate regulation. ...to choose a provider that best fits their needs.
  • , operations, or otherwise regulating drones.
  • This is saying that the banks or the state can't regulate or force a bank to do this.
  • This is saying that the banks or the state can't regulate or force a bank to do this.
Committee: House Commerce
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/26

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • </c><00:20:55.080><c> We</c> [clears throat] and regulations. We [clears throat] and regulations.
  • It repeals the temporary regulations that were used to transition hemp regulations into alignment with
  • regulations that were used to transition<01:20:27.360><c> hemp</c><01:20:27.600><c> regulations</c><
  • 01:20:28.800><c> into</c> transition hemp regulations into transition hemp regulations into alignment
  • ><c> and</c> alignment with cannabis regulations, and alignment with cannabis regulations, and this<01
OK
Summary: The House met in quorum call and then took up a long series of Senate bills, most of them passing with little or no debate. Early action included SB 1475, renaming the I-35 bridge at Indian Hills in Norman as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange, which passed 77-5. SB 1447, modifying the RFP process for the state employees’ prescription drug plan, passed 87-0. The chamber also adopted Senate amendments to HB 2288 on the Teacher Retirement System, shortening the return-to-work waiting period for teachers from three years to six months, and both the bill and its emergency clause passed 90-0. Other education-related measures included SB 1521 on conversational AI child protections, SB 1276 making the “bell-to-bell, no-cell” school cellphone restriction permanent, SB 201 raising the minimum teacher salary schedule by $2,000, and SB 1721 extending and restructuring the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; all advanced, with SB 201 drawing the most debate over teacher pay, local control, and whether the increase was enough. The House also passed bills on veterans, public safety, and state operations. SB 1533 would allow the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs to bury Oklahoma resident veterans who die out of state. SB 1232 updated penalties for copper theft, SB 1255 shifted medical pardon review from the DOC director to the medical director, SB 1327 restored more authority to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission board, and SB 1525 authorized up to $75,000 for the state’s annual tourism conference; the tourism bill also received emergency passage. Additional measures included SB 667 clarifying chiropractic education language, SB 1436 requiring hospitals to provide information after fetal death, SB 1317 allowing career teacher status to transfer to a new district with approval, SB 604 resolving motor vehicle statutory conflicts, SB 1325 protecting domestic abuse victims, SB 1496 updating OSBI authority, SB 2007 requiring PBMs to honor appealed reimbursement rates going forward, SB 1567 clarifying nursing language, SB 2112 cleaning up open pasture road law, SB 1980 creating gift card protections, SB 1735 aligning career tech oversight, SB 1558 clarifying child-care licensing rules for certain group homes, SB 1491 clarifying replacement presidential electors’ oath requirements, SB 1287 allowing the Abstractors Board to deny licenses to people not legally working in the U.S., and SB 1378 creating an Olympics in Oklahoma revolving fund. Most of these passed by wide margins, and several emergency clauses were adopted. The chamber also rejected a motion to vacate the temporary presiding officer, and later voted to reject Senate amendments to HB 3403 and request further conference, while also requesting a second conference committee report on HB 1851. The session included multiple gallery introductions, including visitors, ag students, and a large page presentation. The House adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.
OK
Summary: The House convened, called the roll, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized the Nurse of the Day and several student and athletic groups, including Career Tech students, charter school students, Meridian Tech students, and Carl Albert championship teams. A lengthy personal privilege/farewell-style speech was delivered by Representative Lepak, reflecting on his service, family, staff, and legislative colleagues, and offering general advice about public service and the legislative process. The chamber then took up several Senate bills. SB 1369, creating a 988 revolving fund to support Oklahoma’s mental health lifeline, passed 85-7. SB 1441, clarifying penalties for drones contacting critical infrastructure, passed 80-2. SB 137, adding DUI/GBI to electronic monitoring ineligibility and clarifying Department of Corrections language, passed 72-18 after questions about retroactivity and administrative authority. SB 843, raising the minimum ADA threshold from 400 to 550 for school districts to hire relatives of board members, passed 77-4, and its emergency clause also received the required two-thirds vote. The most extensive debate centered on SB 483, which would have authorized county commissioners to establish a relocation assistance program for people seeking to move to supportive housing or services. Members raised concerns about homelessness policy, county capacity, public-private partnerships, safeguards, and possible misuse or “bussing” of people between communities. The bill ultimately failed 35-52, and notice was given of a possible motion to reconsider. Later, SB 1433, requiring agencies to publicly post guidance documents and note they lack the force of law, passed unanimously; SB 1257, updating THC-related language in controlled substances law, passed 68-13; and SB 1365, updating promotional fund language for state retail outlets, lodges, gift shops, and golf courses, failed 43-42, with notice of reconsideration also given. The House then moved to recess until 1:15 p.m.
WA

Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Health & Long-Term Care Feb 3rd, 2026 at 10:30 am

Health & Long-Term Care

Transcript Highlights:
  • market factor criteria must be objectively defined, consistently applied, and consistent with OIC regulations
  • drugs and devices, and also directs the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules to regulate
  • drugs and devices, and also directs the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission to adopt rules to regulate
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Moreover, the scope of the regulations that can be waived within the sandbox program are further defined
  • this legislation continues DIR for... through September 1st of 2037, the Senate passed a bill that regulates
  • Chairman, members, HB 3466 seeks to remove duplicative regulation by adding exemptions for service contracts
  • , all of which are regulated currently by TDLR.
  • A majority of states already exempt the same products from similar additional regulations without issue
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

State Affairs May 9th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's time to tighten up regulations, expand consumer trust, and ensure transparent transactions with
  • The Texas legislature acted last session to ensure uniform uniformality in local regulations, and SB
Committee: House State Affairs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

State Affairs May 9th, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • It's time to tighten up regulations, expand consumer trust, and ensure safety measures are in place.
  • The Texas Legislature acted last session to ensure uniformity in local regulations, and SB 1036 builds
Bills: SB1036 , SB1566 , SB1664 , SB2268 , SCR5 , SCR8 , SCR9 , SCR32 , SCR46
Committee: House State Affairs
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Business and Commerce (Part II) May 1st, 2025

Business & Commerce

Transcript Highlights:
  • An outcomes-based approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence offers an approach focusing on
  • An outcomes-based approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence offers an approach focusing on
  • In fact, we have an environment that is saturated with human-like AI actors that need to be regulated
  • And currently there's bad AI actors that benefit. regulated accordingly.
  • The speaker argues that dealers who advertise misleading prices should be referred to regulators.
Summary: The Senate Committee on Business and Commerce heard testimony on HB 149, the Artificial Intelligence Governance Act. Senator Schwertner described the bill as an outcomes-based AI framework that would require disclosure when people interact with AI, prohibit manipulative or social-scoring systems, address biometric capture, discrimination, and deepfake child exploitation, and give the Attorney General enforcement authority. It would also create an AI Sandbox and AI Council. Witnesses from the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a Houston attorney, TechNet, and the Texas Association of Business strongly supported the bill, praising its stakeholder process and pro-innovation approach, while Texas Appleseed suggested regulators should have more examination authority over sandbox participants. The bill was left pending. The committee then heard SB 229, which would prohibit motor vehicle dealers from conditioning a sale on dealer-offered financing or charging more because a buyer uses outside financing or cash. Senator West said the bill is meant to stop forced financing and bait-and-switch pricing, and he noted the bill passed the committee and Senate in the prior session. The Texas Automobile Dealers Association opposed the bill, arguing it would force dealers to accept any third-party lender or cash transaction on terms they cannot control. The Texas Credit Union Association supported the bill, saying consumers should be able to choose outside financing without hidden fees or pressure. After questions about cash purchases and dealer practices, the bill was left pending. The committee also took up SB 2566, which would clarify legislators’ access to information from executive agencies, including confidential information, by setting response deadlines, limiting confidentiality agreements to statutory terms, requiring a standard AG form, and creating a complaint and penalty process for noncompliance. No witnesses testified, and the bill was left pending. Finally, SB 1749, as substituted, would let certain court-related employees and judicial conduct commission personnel keep personal information such as home addresses and phone numbers confidential, with work addresses used in place of home addresses for certain purposes. District clerk and judicial conduct commission witnesses described threats and harassment as the reason for the bill, and a court administration witness answered questions about how the address protections would work with voter registration and precinct records. That bill was also left pending, and the committee recessed without further business.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Reasonable is the basis for all rate-making regulations, and awarding rate case expenses to one side
  • of the things I heard this morning was concern about water supply and whether or not the federal regulations
  • So at that point, EPA made a determination not to carry forth with regulations for these hormones.
  • It does not impose new regulations or expand the PUC's authority; it simply makes an existing process
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Mar 18th, 2026

Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security

Transcript Highlights:
  • to oppose this law because we think that the state being involved in motocross is just an over-regulation
  • I think it's just over-regulation in short. I think it's just over-regulation in short.
  • physician, given the weakening by the Trump administration and even eliminating of many safety regulations
  • Race tracks are regulated, insured, and operate organized events.
  • Practice tracks often operate without regulation, events, and sometimes without insurance, and they are
Bills: H4697 , S2635 , S2680 , S2681 , H5158