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ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency Mar 25th, 2026
Legislative Task Force on Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- Our policy stipulates that employees are not allowed to use their personal cell phones or their state-issued
- Employees are not allowed to use their state-issued cell phones for personal purposes unless it's an
- Chairman: Senator Davidson, there's an OMB fiscal policy about cell phone use, and maybe Joe is looking
- phone versus using a personal cell phone.
- As far as technology and cell phone use or phone use in general, I know from past experience for a company
Summary:
The task force met with a quorum and first reviewed a memorandum summarizing a survey of state agencies on possible statute revisions. Levi reported that 20 agencies submitted 70 proposals, with about 33 potentially becoming agency pre-file bills. Common themes included procurement, concessions, architect/engineering services, liability limits, and IT-related efficiencies. Members asked about sharing the survey results more broadly and about cross-agency coordination, especially with higher education and ITD-related issues.
OMB then presented three topics from its survey responses: concessions, pre-qualification of architects/engineers/construction managers/land surveyors, and publication of legal notices. OMB said the current concessions law is too rigid because it requires award to the highest responsible bidder and does not fit newer concession models, and it suggested a best-value approach, a higher threshold, and standardized templates. On architect/engineering pre-qualification, OMB said the law is fragmented across several statutes and should be consolidated and expanded for broader use. On legal notices, OMB described the current rate-setting and publication process, noted rising costs and shrinking newspaper availability, and proposed a collaborative effort to modernize notice delivery, improve accessibility, and explore online options. The task force discussed how to move these ideas forward, and a motion passed directing OMB to implement its suggestions and report back at the next meeting.
The University of North Dakota then presented several proposed revisions focused on public buildings and procurement. UND recommended raising the threshold for treating routine maintenance and one-for-one replacements as construction, arguing that the current $250,000 threshold forces unnecessary architect/engineer involvement and adds cost. It also proposed changes to bid advertisement language to reflect electronic bidding, revisions to construction manager-at-risk selection criteria, changes to architect/engineer procurement criteria, a higher direct-hire threshold for design services, and an increase in the legislative approval threshold for privately funded projects. Members discussed the need for data, risk and complexity considerations, and collaboration with counsel and industry groups. A motion passed directing Levi and counsel to work with UND on bill drafts based on its proposals for a future meeting.
DPI followed with a shorter presentation on credentialing and statutory cleanup. It suggested reviewing the department’s 23 credential categories for relevance, and said DPI and the Education Standards and Practices Board have discussed transferring some credentialing authority to ESPB. DPI also recommended removing outdated school safety patrol language, cleaning up waiver provisions, and updating dyslexia screening reporting requirements so districts are not burdened by obsolete reporting mandates. Members agreed the screening itself should remain in place, while the reporting requirement could be reconsidered. The committee then recessed until the afternoon session.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Jan 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I think the evidence is increasingly clear that kids learn a lot better when cell phones are put away
- There is a bill by Stephanie McClintock that would require school districts to adopt a cell phone policy
- And we'll simply drive more costs onto the poorest among us or drive them to buy those cigarettes in
- And we'll simply drive more costs onto the poorest among us or drive them to buy those cigarettes in
- phone line tax, Airbnb tax, ...pushing, a cell phone line tax, Airbnb tax, authorization of a new county
Summary:
Republican legislative leaders used the availability to focus on affordability, budget pressures, and opposition to several Democratic tax proposals. They criticized a circulating draft income tax proposal as a de facto small-business tax, arguing it would hurt LLCs, S corporations, housing investment, and the broader economy. They also attacked a proposed tire fee, a possible cigarette tax increase, and other tax ideas as regressive or hidden from consumers, while saying Republicans would not support any tax increases and urging budget cuts and spending restraint instead.
The leaders said they planned to raise these concerns in an upcoming meeting with Governor Ferguson, along with questions about his budget and how he reconciles prior opposition to a wealth tax with support for an income tax. They also discussed a bill to make it harder to qualify initiatives for the legislature, calling it anti-democratic, and said the majority was ignoring or undermining voter-driven policy efforts. On child welfare, they criticized DCYF oversight and supported stronger accountability, including a bill to fix the state’s “imminent harm” standard and another proposal to stop the state from collecting certain federal disability and survivor benefits from foster youth.
Other topics included tort liability reform, where Republicans said the state’s repeated failures in child welfare and juvenile rehabilitation are the underlying problem, not just the cost of claims, though they were open to limited reforms such as disclosure of litigation financing. They also discussed the 340B drug pricing program, saying it is complicated and could affect hospitals, FQHCs, patients, and pharmaceutical innovation. On public safety and technology, they expressed cautious support for bills regulating kids’ social media and AI use, but stressed First Amendment concerns and the need to avoid private rights of action; they were more skeptical of a bill limiting police retention of automatic license plate reader data, saying law enforcement needs effective tools to solve crimes. No votes were taken, and the event ended with Republicans reiterating that affordability was their top priority.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- while speaking on the phone near a Bitcoin machine.
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- And while we can never fully repay the debts we owe these men and women, that will never stop us from
Keywords:
veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, May 21, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Keywords:
veterans, disability compensation, dependency compensation, housing loans, benefits expansion, Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, government assistance, Scouting, youth development, Eagle Scouts, civic leadership, community service, American heritage, mental health, mental health awareness month, May 2026, suicide prevention, behavioral health, depression
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 1st, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, everyone, if you have a cell phone, I ask you all to please silence it.
- We're simply asking to use it so that the right voices can be a part of the conversation.
- House Bill 996 by Representative DeWitt provides for the use of campaign funds for clothing required
- Most of us aren't here... Louisiana makes about $16,800 a year.
- Most of us aren't here for the paycheck, but there are real costs that come with serving.
Bills:
HB4 , HB206 , HB244 , HB270 , HB361 , HB459 , HB486 , HB540 , HB615 , HB627 , HB648 , HB813 , HB996
Committee:
House House and Governmental Affairs
Keywords:
constitutional convention, Louisiana constitution, electoral process, government structure, delegate elections, legislative attendance, task force, executive meetings, public meetings, confirmation process, delegates, state election, ratification, Louisiana, absentee voting, incarcerated voters, voter registration, mail-in voting, election rights, felony conviction
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
County and Municipal Government Feb 11th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- bodies of the public utilities, mainly the municipalities, to advise users of their responsibilities in using
- For lowest and most, what we're doing in 3418 is we're outlining that county offices can use lowest and
- We're outlining that cities and towns and their bidding can use the Lowest and most responsible bidders
- Chairman, Reverend Austin got a couple of bills for us. Can you explain House Bill 36194?
Committee:
House County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
property rights, public nuisance, compensation claims, government enforcement, Oklahoma Safe Neighborhoods Act, public utility, municipal water, wastewater services, liability protection, third-party contractors, infrastructure maintenance, emergency response, regulatory compliance, animal welfare, pet shops, commercial breeders, county regulations, animal shelter licensing, county purchasing, procurement practices
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/09/2026 - House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- But is that trend precise enough to be able to use that same model for, To be able to use that same model
- There was an initiative, but a petition drive.
- He'll be able to tell us.
- I just want to remind us that this permit can only be used on private property and state lands that are
- State and federal dollars can be used to do that in the state, but not state dollars to be used in the
Committees:
House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs , House House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee of Reference
Keywords:
land division, property disclosure, real estate, affidavit, Arizona Revised Statutes, small land subdivision, land use, real estate regulation, county ordinance, water supply requirements, property access, civil penalties, wildlife management, deer permits, private land, landowner rights, human-wildlife conflict, predatory animals, hunting regulations, game and fish
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- During that time, cloud seeding technology and its use have definitely evolved, while public expectations
- around... ...and its use have definitely evolved, while public expectations of transparency, safety,
- God help us. I'm not happy with the amendment.
- There used to be a population.
- to withdraw groundwater for irrigation use on the certificated acres, and the right to use the groundwater
Keywords:
cosmetics, animal testing, prohibition, manufacturers, sales regulation, state preemption, groundwater, water conservation, Arizona water resources, drought management, water quality, solar radiation management, environment, regulation, Arizona Revised Statutes, weather modification, licensing, environmental impact, public safety, cloud seeding
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Jan 16th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- And while we're based in Oregon, Washington is a very important market for us.
- So that's a major concern for us.
- It'll help us drive toward a circular economy, with benefits around the world.
- upon us.
- upon us.
Committee:
House Local Government
Keywords:
building code, safety regulations, construction, scissor stairs, state standards, embodied carbon, building materials, sustainability, environment, permit review, project permits, land use, zoning, development regulations, residential development, housing permits, affordable housing, local government, county planning, city planning
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- who use force constitutionally while carrying out their duties are while carrying out their duties are
- of force. felony use of force. felony use of force.
- using or attempting to use a while using or attempting to use a while using or attempting to use a deadly
- God made all of us the same and created us equally. But unfortunately, created us equally.
- Holly if you'll call the long roll for us. the long roll for us. the long roll for us.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
resisting arrest, penalties, criminal justice, law enforcement, public safety, youthful offender, capital murder, victims' rights, SB254, Alabama, statute of limitations, civil procedure, civil action, sex offense, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, survivor rights, tolling, disability, minor plaintiff
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Keywords:
Texas State Guard, task force, professionalization, state missions, critical infrastructure, veterans, veterans' affairs, mental health, community mental health, behavioral health, grant program, matching grant, non-state match, community services, family support, county population, Health and Human Services Commission, HHSC, public safety, homeland security
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- It's documented, but it is known as basically the hands-free cell phone law fix.
- their cell phone and distracted, and I wanted to write them a violation for the cell phone citation,
- But you see a half-written text message on the cell phone laying in the seat.
- That one's already in the books of you're not allowed to use a cell phone, not allowed to have it in
- has been being used for a while now by the Department of Defense.
Committee:
House Crime and Public Safety
Summary:
The Committee on Crime and Public Safety first heard House Bill 397, a companion to HB 1882, which would create a youth police initiative tax credit to support the Youth Police Initiative program. Representative Tiffany Price and supporters described the program as a way to build trust between at-risk youth and law enforcement through a week-long, relationship-based experience. Testifying in support were a youth participant, Kansas City Police Department Commander Kari Thompson, and others who said the program improved behavior, mentorship, and community trust. Members raised questions about the tax credit structure, eligible entities, and how the program would operate, but no opposition testified.
The committee then heard House Bill 2055, which would fix a language issue in Missouri’s hands-free cell phone law so municipalities can enforce mirror ordinances in their own municipal courts. Representative Jeff Vernetti and several law enforcement witnesses said the current statute prevents local enforcement and forces cases into overburdened county or state systems. Supporters argued the change would improve efficiency and roadway safety while preserving the law as a secondary offense. No one testified in opposition.
House Bill 2587, sponsored by Representative Jones, followed and would update Missouri law on unmanned aircraft to address drone threats near critical infrastructure and large public gatherings, including upcoming World Cup events in Kansas City. The sponsor and law enforcement supporters said the bill would allow trained officers to detect, track, and mitigate dangerous drone activity using federally authorized tools, while protecting lawful recreational drone use. Some members and the Missouri Chamber raised concerns about the scope of “mitigation,” possible use of force, and the need to avoid conflict with federal rules, but supporters said the bill includes guardrails and notice requirements. After the hearings, the committee adopted a committee substitute combining HB 1882 and HB 3097 and voted the combined substitute do pass by a 16-0 roll call vote.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 5th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I know all of us support them as a trade partner and a friend.
- So I invite you all to come out and enjoy the return of the salmon with us.
- Senator King. 6039 take us place on today's second reading calendar.
- And so the bill before us does exactly that.
- And so the bill before us does exactly that.
Bills:
SB5223 , SB5286 , SB6002 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5874 , SB5863 , SB5972 , SB5941 , SB5203 , SB6014 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB5825 , SB5223 , SB6178 , SB5892 , SB5177 , SB6039 , SB5941 , SB5993 , SB5831 , SB5928 , SB5912 , SB6183 , SB6071 , SB5995 , SB5966 , SB5841 , SB5840 , SB6061 , SB6058 , SB5931 , SB5944 , SB5520 , SB6011 , SB6087 , SB6076 , SB5916 , SB6016 , SB5936 , SB6137 , SB5185 , SB5956 , SB6025 , SB6009 , SB5833 , SB6161 , SB6188 , SB5890 , SB5917 , SB5820 , SB5973 , SJM8015 , SB5816 , SB6136 , SB6091 , SB6024
Keywords:
criminal offense, fingerprinting, law enforcement, state regulations, public safety, policing costs, state hospitals, local funding, budget allocation, automated license plate reader, ALPR, license plate recognition, LPR, surveillance, driver privacy, vehicle tracking, location data, law enforcement technology, data retention, audit trail
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Land Grant Aug 14th, 2025
House Rural Development, Land Grants And Cultural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- You can have everything on your cell phone in particular.
- think most people are probably better at using a cell phone than they are using a laptop.
- You know, I'm using your cell phone to take pictures or scanning, Your invoices or whatever your financial
- Like the ability to use digital signature scanning, use of their cell phones.
- Use your cell phone.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- You can't drive down the freeway and look over and not see some kid on their phone who's supposedly driving
- Yeoman, so real quick on parental control as far as cell phones, there's no way like the parents...
- Parental control as far as cell phones.
- Children and teenagers are increasingly reliant on their cell phones and electronic devices, and social
- Children and teenagers are increasingly reliant on their cell phones and electronic devices and social
Committee:
House State Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration Subcommittee Work Session (03/03/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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- restrict the use of student personal cell<00:55:07.599><c> phones</c> cell phones cell phones during<
- Well, the word use... cell phone use or personal... the use... get phone use... and then we just got
- Well, the word use... cell phone use or personal... the use... get phone use... and then we just got
- phones</c> governing the use of student cell phones governing the use of student cell phones and<01:53
Summary:
The subcommittee work session of the Education Policy and Administration Committee focused on House Bill 131 and House Bill 781, which were described as nearly identical bills addressing student cell phone use in schools. Members noted that HB 781 is an early bill and therefore needed committee action by Wednesday, while HB 131 did not face that deadline. The chair and members discussed the bills’ shared goal of requiring school boards to develop and adopt policies on student personal device use, with debate over whether the state should set minimum standards or leave more to local control.
A major topic was funding. One member urged the committee to avoid creating an unfunded mandate and asked for some funding support, while others argued it was too early to commit money and that the committee should first establish the policy framework. The governor’s proposed funding was discussed, including a $1 million figure in the budget and a separate $250,000 amount referenced in the bill, but several members said the money would likely be insufficient to cover all students or pouch systems statewide. The committee also reviewed a handout reflecting proposed budget language that would require school boards to adopt policies on personal device use during the school day, with schoolwide implementation and exceptions for medical disability or language proficiency needs, and a DOE-administered grant program.
Members spent considerable time on drafting details, especially deadlines and exceptions. They debated whether the bills should require school boards to “develop,” “adopt,” or also “implement” policies, and whether the effective date of the act should also serve as the deadline for school boards. They also discussed whether exceptions for classroom instructional use should be mandatory or merely encouraged, and whether the bills should explicitly include or exclude charter schools. Additional proposed exceptions included IEPs, 504 plans, English learners, and medical needs such as glucose sensors or insulin pumps, with some members suggesting medical issues be certified by a physician. No final vote or formal action was taken in the work session.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Cell phone use in schools has become a persistent issue for my generation.
- Cell phone use in schools has become a persistent issue for my generation, and I've observed increasing
- Earlier, it was alluded to that a study about the use of cell phones in schools was mine.
- once attention is taken away from the classroom through the use of a cell phone, it takes on average
- Cell phones did not keep kids safer.
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 6192, which would expand structured literacy and numeracy requirements, add a third-grade math intervention process similar to the existing reading “gate,” create annual STAR teacher bonuses for selected math and ELA teachers, and require updated teacher endorsement standards. The sponsor, Sen. Braun, said the bill is meant to refocus districts on core academics and use research-based instruction while still allowing local flexibility, especially in math. OSPI said it supports the bill’s goals but raised concerns about the teacher award structure and access to student-level data. ESD representatives also flagged implementation issues with the award program. Testimony was split: some parents, students, and reading advocates opposed the bill as too prescriptive or too reliant on phonics and standardized testing, while others supported stronger academic intervention and accountability. No vote was taken.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 6206, a pilot program to incentivize child care providers to serve children of first responders through grants administered by the Department of Commerce, with local matching funds and a report on recruitment and retention outcomes. Sen. Dhingra said the bill addresses a major barrier for police, firefighters, EMTs, and crisis workers, especially women leaving the field because of child care challenges. Testimony from law enforcement officers, union representatives, and a national law enforcement child care foundation strongly supported the bill, describing unpredictable schedules, last-minute overtime, and the need for nontraditional and sick-child care. Senator Wilson asked about existing non-standard-hours child care bonuses and whether the proposal should instead be housed at DCYF; staff explained the current subsidy program and that this bill would create a separate Commerce pilot. No vote was taken.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 5346 on student mobile device use in public schools. The bill would add mobile devices to digital citizenship instruction, direct OSPI to compile research and best practices, and require reports on school policies limiting phone use during instructional hours, with final recommendations due in 2028. Sen. Leas argued that phones are distracting, harm learning and mental health, and should be restricted in schools while still teaching responsible use. Testimony was largely supportive from students, parents, educators, and researchers who described improved engagement, fewer disruptions, and better school climate under phone restrictions; several urged a stronger bell-to-bell statewide policy. Opponents raised concerns about emergency communication, student safety, and local control. The hearing on the bill was closed without a vote.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Emerging Issues Mar 23rd, 2026
Emerging Issues and Professional Registration
Transcript Highlights:
- And while adults can navigate that and use... ...part of our society.
- And while adults can navigate that and use it for its intended purpose, typically, children cannot, and
- And one of the first things they asked me about was, did I vote for the cell phone ban?
- in the distinction between a cell phone prohibition and social media is cell phones they'll use for
- Adults tell us to just put the phone down, but it's not easy when this is how everyone communicates,
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on three sets of bills before adjourning: House Bill 1611, House Bill 2032, and House Bills 3393 and 2392. No votes were taken. HB 1611, sponsored by Representative Billington, would combat catalytic converter theft by requiring scrap buyers to record the vehicle identification number of the car the converter came from, in addition to existing seller ID requirements. The sponsor and a representative of the Recycled Materials Association supported the bill as a practical way to trace stolen converters; members asked how the VIN would be used to catch thieves, and the sponsor said it could help law enforcement track the source of a converter. No opposition testified.
HB 2032, the “Guard Act,” sponsored by Representative Schmidt, would require age verification for AI companions, require disclosure that the chatbot is non-human and not a professional, and prohibit AI systems from knowingly or recklessly encouraging minors toward sexually explicit content, suicide, self-injury, or violence. The sponsor cited cases involving harmful AI interactions with children and said the bill was intended to create guardrails, with possible language changes still under discussion. Support came from the Missouri Psychological Association and Missouri Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, while the Entertainment Software Association raised concern that the bill’s definitions might unintentionally cover video games and asked for clearer exclusions.
House Bills 3393 and 2392, sponsored by Representatives Mayhew and Murray, would restrict minors’ access to social media and impose parental consent, age verification, and limits on addictive design features, targeted advertising, and adult contact with children. The sponsors argued that social media is harming youth mental health and cited studies, lawsuits, and examples of cyberbullying and self-harm; they also suggested possible amendments on definitions, data handling, severability, and a fund for prevention efforts. Testimony in favor included a 12-year-old student describing bullying and its effects, as well as a pediatric/psychology advocate who recounted the Megan Meier case and supported stronger safeguards. Members questioned age verification, privacy, fake IDs, email accounts, and whether the bills should be broader or more narrowly tailored, but no formal action was taken.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ALC-HIGHWAY COMMISSION REVIEW AND ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE Mar 16th, 2026
ALC-HIGHWAY COMMISSION REVIEW AND ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- We did expand that earlier this year to... ...those cameras can detect cell phone use, and they do that
- We're trying to get the word out about the use of cell phones in the work zones and how unsafe that is
- , but... ...about the use of cell phones in the work zones and how unsafe that is.
- So it can't be used to build new. It's used to take care of existing.
- And then you'll see us doing that.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- phone use is required by an IEP or 504 or a physician.
- Unlimited cell phone use poses serious risk to student well-being.
- pouch or going to the office to use the school phone.
- Students who need to use their cell phone for medical reasons, such as monitoring blood sugar, they've
- Unregulated cell phone use distracts students, reducing learning effectiveness, and enable academic dishonesty
Committees:
Senate Education , Senate Education K-16