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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 3/26/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- So building codes would still apply, safety codes would still apply if there were safety concerns.
- So building codes would those things.
- So building codes would still<00:33:48.159><c> apply,</c><00:33:48.640><c> safety</c><00:33:49.039><c
- I haven't served in city office, but I do represent the largest city in the state that is actually building
- Uh uh state ops, uh, state government.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/22/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- The state building code is the code.
- </c><01:38:41.760><c> Code</c> amendments to the State Building Code amendments to the State Building
- </c><01:49:53.880><c> code</c> state um over time the building code state um over time the building code
- State Building Code Review posted on the State Building Code Review Board<01:54:43.639><c> website</
- <01:55:25.119><c> Building</c><01:55:25.760><c> Code</c> State Building Code State Building Code uh<01
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 216, which Representative Carol Maguire described as a fix to a workers’ compensation/retirement “glitch.” The bill would remove the current limit that only one year of workers’ compensation time can be credited as retirement service time. Maguire argued the limit is arbitrary and affects only a very small number of grievously injured workers, while committee members asked about the fiscal impact, available data, and whether the change could affect workers’ compensation rates or incentives. Mark Kavar of the New Hampshire Retirement System said Labor could not provide data on how many people exceed a year on weekly indemnity benefits, so the fiscal note used a conservative estimate that could be scaled down; he also explained that workers’ comp is not earnable compensation, which is why service credit stops after a year, and noted that many long-term cases move into disability retirement or lump-sum settlements. The committee closed the hearing, entered executive session, and voted ought to pass on HB 216 by a 13-0 roll call, sending it to consent and noting it would also go to Finance.
The committee then acted on House Bill 85, adopting Amendment 0037 and then voting ought to pass as amended by another 13-0 roll call. The bill was described as allowing second-year respiratory therapy students to work under supervision using the skills they have already learned, with support from the Hospital Association and no opposition noted.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 267, the animal chiropractors bill. Members said the bill had been approved previously but was vetoed because of a defect; the problem has now been corrected, and the bill is intended to reduce delays caused by requiring veterinary referrals before chiropractors can treat animals. The committee voted ought to pass 13-0 and placed the bill on consent.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Legislative Finance Oct 14th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is for our state cemeteries, veteran service officers, state benefits.
- state.
- If I needed to characterize our state relative to other states, states like Louisiana, which are very
- You're gonna hear the State Investment Council ask for 12 new FTEs because they have a billion dollars
- So, the number one priority, as the Children's Code states, is the well-being and safety of the children
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Let's be honest, our state and the mix of our state and local policies don't work.
- Let's be honest: our state and the mix of our state and local policies don't work.
- It would require more equal enforcement of the state code, limiting onerous rules that can make siting
- Martin Vignola, on behalf of the California State Pipe Trades Council and the Western States Council
- The building department doesn't approve that or anything.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Local Government heard six bills. SB 828 by Senator Cabaldon would require fireworks license applicants to disclose storage locations and prove they have local permits, with the state fire marshal notifying local agencies when permits are denied or revoked. Supporters, including fire chiefs and fire marshals, said it would close dangerous enforcement gaps exposed by recent fireworks explosions; there was no opposition, and the bill passed 7-0 to Appropriations.
SB 799 by Senator Allen would make technical and governance changes to the South Bay Regional Housing Trust, including more flexibility on board leadership and allowing non-elected alternates under certain conditions. Supporters said the changes would help the new housing trust function more effectively; questions focused on accountability for non-elected alternates, and the bill passed 6-0 to the Senate Floor. SB 762 by Senator Arreguín would authorize the city of Hercules to ask voters to approve up to a 1% sales tax increase to fund local services and infrastructure. Supporters said Hercules has limited revenue options, while some senators cautioned about how such measures are presented to voters; the bill passed 5-2 to the Senate Floor.
SB 722 by Senator Wahab would add protections for mobile home residents from displacement tied to transit-oriented development and redevelopment, with supporters describing it as an urgent cleanup to protect vulnerable seniors, veterans, and low-income residents. There was broad support and no opposition, and it passed 7-0 to Appropriations. SB 222 by Senator Wiener would streamline permitting for heat pump water heaters and HVAC systems, with supporters arguing it would reduce costs and speed electrification, and opponents raising concerns about local control, fees, liability, and HOA authority. After extended debate, it passed 4-1 to Appropriations. SB 677 by Senator Wiener would make technical clarifications to SB 79’s transit-oriented housing provisions; local government groups opposed or opposed unless amended, warning it could expand SB 79’s scope, but the bill passed 5-2 to Appropriations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 1
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> victimized in our state. victimized in our state.
- </c> state. None of that is guaranteed. state. None of that is guaranteed.
- out of that state.
- and and ship out of that that state and and ship out of that state. state. state.
- </c> state. There is. Great. state. There is. Great.
Bills:
HF2354 , HF3407 , HF4359 , HF4192 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF1597 , HF3155 , HF3871 , HF4437 , HF4446 , HF3990
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/24/26 - Part 2
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Welcome to the committee. systems used in other states, systems used in other states, determining<00:
- Red states and blue states are all trying to bring some mechanisms of enforcement and protect their states
- There are states pursuing policy, there are states preferring enforcement actions, there's lawsuits,
- Red states and blue states are all trying to bring some mechanisms of enforcement and protect their states
- </c> of our gambling code. of our gambling code. >> Representative<00:34:59.200><c> Hudson.
Bills:
HF2354 , HF3407 , HF4359 , HF4192 , HF3356 , HF3695 , HF1597 , HF3155 , HF3871 , HF4437 , HF4446 , HF3990
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
medical assistance, fraud prevention, subpoena authority, criminal penalties, consumer protection, ghost guns, unserialized firearms, 3D-printed guns, 3D printer firearms, CNC milling, home-built firearms, firearm serialization, serial numbers, unfinished frame, unfinished receiver, ghost gun ban, gun control, firearm design files, CAD files, digital gun blueprints
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Judiciary Committee Meeting - 2025-04-01
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Commission, which is a nonpartisan multi-state group that tries to pass uniform laws—state laws that
- We assert that the State v.
- That's a typical state of adjudication.
- This bill is supported by the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council, SEIU Local 26, the
- Please state your name and go ahead with your...
Bills:
HF2233 , HF1999 , HF1995 , HF1614 , HF2781 , HF1775 , HF1316 , HF2127 , HF2521 , HF689 , HF2380 , HF1273
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 4/1/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- group that tries to pass uniform laws, state laws that will be uniform across different states in order
- We assert that the State v.
- </c> trying to um uh address, state v. trying to um uh address, state v.
- This bill is supported by the Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council, SEIU Local 26, the
- Construction Trades Building and Construction Trades Council,<01:35:40.719><c> SEIU</c><01:35:41.360>
Bills:
HF2233 , HF1999 , HF1995 , HF1614 , HF2781 , HF1775 , HF1316 , HF2127 , HF2521 , HF689 , HF2380 , HF1273
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
Uniform Special Deposits Act, special deposit, banking law, financial institutions, escrow, escrow account, trust account, security deposit, beneficiary, depositor, creditor process, garnishment, attachment, levy, setoff, recoupment, financial market infrastructure, retirement benefits, compensation, earnest money
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- that govern the great state of Texas.
- relating to the adoption of certain plumbing codes by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners refer
- The committee on state affairs, HB 843 by Harrison, relating to certain general definitions in the Code
- HB 871 by Reynolds relating to the residential and commercial building codes. Municipalities.
- HCR 17 by Cole, directing the Texas Facilities Commission to name the new state building being constructed
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- They are creatures of the state.
- Is it a private, uh, they, they were given authorization to issue the debt by the state, by the state
- to do, OK, so the state issued a debt under well then, no, so the, the state gives them the authority
- Federally they would, but under state law, under our state guidance, they would not. OK.
- Communities across the state are struggling with vacant homes, vacant apartment buildings, and not only
Bills:
HCR7
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Jul 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- and Insurance Code to the Business and Professions Code.
- and Insurance Code to the Business and Professions Code.
- With me today to testify is Kristen Heidelbach, the legislative director at UFCW Western States Council
- Kristen Heidelbach, the legislative director at UFCW Western States Council, and Tiffany Debit, the chief
- Kristen Heidelbach here on behalf of UFCW Western States Council, proud sponsors of SB 378.
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several measures, including SB 402 by Senator Valadares, which would move existing qualification requirements for qualified autism service providers and related professionals from the Health and Safety Code and Insurance Code into the Business and Professions Code without changing the standards. Supporters said it was a technical cleanup that would improve consistency and legislative oversight, while an opponent argued the bill was unnecessary and could create access issues; another witness urged inclusion of the QABA credentialing board. The committee approved SB 402 on a due pass motion to the Committee on Health.
The committee also heard SB 378 by Senator Wiener, aimed at online platforms that facilitate sales of illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp products. Supporters, including labor, local government, and cannabis industry representatives, said the bill would help protect consumers, minors, legal businesses, and tax revenue by creating accountability for online marketplaces. Opponents from the hemp industry and TechNet argued the bill was overly broad, could sweep in legitimate platforms and payment services, and should better distinguish bad actors from compliant hemp businesses; members discussed implementation, enforcement through a private right of action, and coordination with AB 8. The committee passed SB 378 to the Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection.
Senator Arreguín presented SB 779, which would establish minimum enforcement fines for Contractors State License Board citations where minimums are currently very low or absent, and would raise the board’s reserve cap from six months to 12 months. The sponsor said the changes would better match penalties to violations and help support consumer protection and board operations during economic downturns. There was no opposition, and the committee approved SB 779 as amended to the Committee on Appropriations.
The committee also approved the consent calendar, which included SB 344 and AB 652, both sent to Appropriations. SB 508 was not heard because it had been pulled by the author.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:03:23.400><c> Auditor's</c> recommendation of the state Auditor's recommendation of the state
- Trades Council.
- My name is Gino Suena, the executive director of the Hawaiʻi Building Construction Trades Council, which
- of the Building Trade Council?
- of the Building Trade Council?
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
Summary:
The committee took up House Bill 422, relating to school impact fees. The Education Committee recommended passage with amendments, and Ways and Means concurred. The amendments would repeal the construction fee component of the school impact fee while retaining the land impact fee and in-lieu fee requirements, remove related statutory language, exempt certain developments from school impact fees, raise the unit threshold for satisfying the land component to 100 units, require the School Facilities Authority to adopt rules and policies, and require a report to the Legislature on the effect of repealing the construction portion of the fee. The measure was also given a sunset date of June 30, 2029, with the committee report to note that the changes are intended to test the efficiency and efficacy of the fee structure and could be made permanent if the report supports that outcome. The committees adopted the recommendation, with one senator initially voting no and then changing to yes after the amendments were explained.
The meeting also included a separate hearing on House Bill 1155, concerning procurement for Department of Transportation projects and construction manager/general contractor procurement. DOT testified that it supported the concept but wanted to narrow the bill, saying the current language was too broad and that the goal was to allow more innovative procurement while preserving selection safeguards. The State Procurement Office said it supported the bill’s language but was willing to work with DOT on alternative wording. Several construction-related organizations, including subcontractors, iron workers, elevator constructors, and building trades representatives, opposed the bill, arguing that exemptions from the procurement code would weaken protections such as retainage, equality, and prompt payment and could invite favoritism or corruption. In response to those concerns, the chair proposed amendments limiting the exemption to DOT, narrowing the qualifying contracts, adding a two-year sunset, requiring a report after the first year, and clarifying that project management could not be procured under the section. The amended recommendation passed, though several members voted with reservations.
A separate item, House Bill 476, was briefly called up at the end of the agenda, with a recommendation to pass with amendments to increase a rate from 7.25% to 8%, but discussion was not completed in the portion of the transcript provided.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee Aug 13th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- states.
- If you’re operating within the bounds of Century Code and our state standards and your goal is to continuously
- So building...
- The United States is building the modern interstate system.
- And if I could just build on that, if we don't do that, and let's say 48 other states do put liability
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- certain exceptions, and amending Section 31-1423, Idaho Code, to provide a correct code reference and
- , and to the State Independent Living Council for fiscal year 2027; limiting the number of authorized
- I went to the city council, talked to them about it. I was ignored.
- If it is a monopoly, we have code in our book to deal with monopolies.
- Amending Title 67, Idaho Code, by the edition of a new Chapter 83, Title 67, Idaho Code to provide a
Summary:
The House began with roll call, prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the journal. Members also received communications including the designation of a substitute legislator and committee reports on pending and temporary administrative rules, with several rules approved and some recommended for rejection or exception. The Speaker outlined the day’s plan, noting the chamber would work through orders of business, suspend rules for selected bills, and likely finish for the day before returning the following week.
A major floor debate centered on Senate Bill 1397, which would bring certain private sewer districts under Public Utilities Commission oversight for rates and related matters. Supporters argued the bill would protect private property owners in large private sewer districts from monopoly-like control, lack of recourse, and arbitrary rate or hookup decisions. Opponents argued sewer districts are already heavily regulated through DEQ and other requirements, that costs vary by system, and that the bill would expand government and create accountability problems. After debate, the House voted 18-51 with one pair recorded, and the bill failed to pass.
The House then passed House Bill 952, the Secretary of State enhancement budget, which included funding for a voter pamphlet on constitutional amendments and initiatives and a 2% ongoing general fund reduction. It also passed Senate Bill 1426, the Idaho Transportation Department enhancement budget, and Senate Bill 1427, the Department of Lands enhancement budget. The chamber also introduced and referred several new bills, including measures on child care, taxation, abatement districts, homestead property tax relief, education, homeowners associations, and appropriations for Fish and Game, species/minerals/energy coordination, and corrections. Later, after recess, the House received additional Senate messages, introduced Senate bills on public health, stable coins, behavioral health, and water resources, and adjourned until Monday, March 30, 2026.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (01/28/2026)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill updates six of the eight codes within the state building code, ratifies amendments, as Representative
- ><c> ratifies</c> within the state building code, ratifies within the state building code, ratifies amendments
- So this only addresses the codes, the state building codes other than the energy conservation code, and
- </c><00:31:33.039><c> the</c> state building code to include the state building code to include the International
- The state fire code since the early 2000s, and it's been a part of the building code since the early
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- health and safety codes.
- AB 2195 builds on that same model.
- Professional interior designers are trained to apply building codes, fire safety standards, accessibility
- Professional interior designers are trained to apply building codes, fire safety standards, accessibility
- and fire codes.
Summary:
The committee heard a long agenda of bills, with members repeatedly noting the lack of quorum while testimony continued. AB 1693 by Assemblymember Zbur would streamline local permitting for retail tenant improvements by allowing qualified professional certifiers to review plans and requiring local action within set deadlines; the California Retailers Association supported the bill, citing lengthy permit delays, and there was no opposition. AB 2010 by Assemblymember Soria would expand access to high-volume spay and neuter services, including mobile clinics, to address pet overpopulation; supporters said it would improve access in rural and underserved areas, while opponents and the Veterinary Medical Board raised concerns about safety standards and asked for amendments. AB 2195 by Assemblymember Rodriguez would stop automatic occupational license suspensions for low-income parents behind on child support; supporters argued the policy is counterproductive and hurts earning capacity, while the California Child Support Association and others said license suspension is an effective enforcement tool that brings parents to the table. The committee also heard AB 2311 by Assemblymember Chiu, which would let public health care district hospitals directly employ physicians; supporters said it would improve recruitment and access to care, while medical groups warned about physician autonomy and institutional influence. AB 1796 by Assemblymember Jackson would create a licensure pathway for professional interior designers and add an interior designer to the California Architects Board; supporters framed it as a public safety and professional recognition measure, while opponents said it would create confusion, unnecessary regulation, and no demonstrated public harm. AB 1739 by Assemblymember Ward would make it a crime for clergy providing therapeutic services to engage in sexual contact with a counselee, closing a gap in existing law; it drew strong support from survivor advocates and no opposition. Finally, AB 2497 by Assemblymember Johnson began testimony on modernizing the physical therapy practice act, with the author noting committee amendments that removed imaging and other provisions, but the transcript cuts off before testimony or action on that bill was completed.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - Part 2 - 04/02/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- There was a proposal by the Minneapolis City Council where the Minneapolis City Council was looking at
- where the Minneapolis city city council where the Minneapolis city council<01:04:16.000><c> was</c><
- </c> the uncertainty surrounding the state the uncertainty surrounding the state budget<01:32:19.440>
- State funding hasn't changed.
- Um, all games are coded, and there's errors in those codes that makes you better, and so taking that
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 19th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a code that's been adopted, I believe, by all 50 states.
- to be implemented in all the various states who have subscribed to the Uniform Commercial Code.
- we're changing state law, which supersedes the Uniform Commercial Code in other states.
- Well, if we appear before that court, we are subject to the Uniform Commercial Code in that state, and
- , and energy codes.
Summary:
Senate Commerce met with a quorum, approved the March 10, 2026 minutes, and recognized page Hayden Carter with remarks from committee members and a presentation of a Capitol flag and certificate. The committee then took up several bills, generally under tight time constraints, with brief sponsor presentations and testimony from supporters and opponents.
House Bill 773, a code cleanup bill related to credit unions and corporate credit unions, was presented by Rep. Ayler, received no public testimony, and was sent to the Senate floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 702, which would alter Uniform Commercial Code provisions on securities ownership and creditor priority, drew extensive debate: sponsors argued it would better protect stock owners in insolvency situations and cited examples such as Lehman Brothers and MF Global, while a Uniform Law Commissioner testified that the bill would make Idaho an outlier and could disrupt the securities system and access to margin accounts and clearing liquidity. After discussion, the committee adopted a substitute motion to hold HB 702 in committee.
House Bill 648, an oral anti-cancer medication parity bill, received strong support from sponsors, cancer survivors, and advocacy groups, who said it would prevent patients from facing much higher out-of-pocket costs for oral chemotherapy than for IV treatment. Members noted personal experiences with cancer treatment, and the bill was sent to the floor with a do pass recommendation. House Bill 787, which consolidates the Medical Board of Podiatry under the Board of Medicine, also passed with a do pass recommendation after brief discussion of expected efficiencies. House Bill 790, a voluntary certification bill for interior designers that would allow sign-and-seal authority for limited nonstructural work, drew the most divided testimony: supporters said it would remove barriers and reduce costs, while architects warned it could expand into the practice of architecture and raise public-safety concerns. Despite reservations from some members, the committee voted to send HB 790 to the floor with a do pass recommendation.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Native American Affairs Mar 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- , which is now part 7 of the building code, built before that, which most homes in California are built
- code and fire code.
- codes or for families who voluntarily build or retrofit their homes in accordance with those modeled
- codes.
- Insurers often don't know which building codes apply or how to verify mitigation on sovereign land.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- of Sheriff Clifford and the Idaho State Sheriff's Association.
- Things are changing in the state.
- We have 188,000 members in the state.
- And if you're restricted from building the type of home you want to build on your own private property
- This bill restores the right to build to the individual property owner and to build the type of affordable
Committee:
House Business