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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Executive Departments and Administration (10/01/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The subcommittee first took up House Bill 525, which would have transferred administration of the program for the deaf and hard of hearing and the related board to OPLC. The chair said the sponsor was no longer interested in moving forward, and Representative Schmidt moved ITL. The motion passed 14-0 with two members absent, and the bill was placed on the consent calendar.
The committee then considered Senate Bill 182 on the maternal mortality review committee. The chair described a narrower amendment that would keep the name change, clarify operations so recommendations are returned to the appropriate entities, and expand contact with family members and close contacts, while dropping a proposed addition of a Department of Corrections member. The amendment was adopted unanimously, and the bill was then moved ITL and placed on the consent calendar.
Senate Bill 185, dealing with OPLC investigations and backlog reduction, received an update from OPLC General Counsel Nicholas Fry. He described efforts to improve public communication, clear the complaint backlog, standardize intake and expert review, add automated responses and website updates, use weekly legal-viability reviews, create preliminary investigation protocols, and establish a process for law-enforcement referrals. Members asked about board involvement and criminal-conviction cases; Fry said boards are kept informed and that such matters can proceed either through complaints or application/background-check processes. Representative Groa requested a follow-up update in January, and the committee agreed to an oral report then if needed. The bill was then voted ITL unanimously and placed on the consent calendar.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 349 on optometrists performing ophthalmologic laser procedures. Dr. Angelique Sawyer testified in support, saying the amendment adds more specific proctoring and qualification requirements, based on language requested after earlier hearings, and that similar systems exist in other states. Representative Sers confirmed that the new sections were the key additions, while Representative Schmidt said he remained open to the concept but wanted a thorough review and asked about a subcommittee. The discussion was still ongoing when the transcript ended, with no vote recorded on HB 349.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- . $788,344 due to items such as a $652,185 increase associated with various standard statewide adjustments
- These changes are primarily due to a $663,143 net increase from various standard statewide adjustments
- This is primarily due to standard statewide adjustments.
- Of that, $3.1 million is for standard statewide adjustments, and $1 million is an increase for the REC
- In IET, there's a $691,000 decrease. $66,074 is for items for standard statewide adjustments, such as
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- and our businesses thrive because we honor the trust our customers place in our farm's exceptional standards
- to get into the marketplace without the expense and often excluding burden of meeting regulatory standards
- We all know what our standard of care is when we drive a car... We all do.
- We all know what our standard of care is when we drive a car, build a bridge, do whatever.
- There's a higher standard called gross negligence, which seems to be overlaying this, and it is very,
Summary:
The Senate Agricultural Committee opened by welcoming a new page, Isabella Frasheiser of Weiser High School, who described her FFA, school leadership, and agricultural background. The committee then approved the February 10, 2026 minutes without objection.
The main item was Senate Bill 1283, presented by Senator Todd Lakey. The bill would create a framework for small-scale direct-to-consumer agricultural and homemade food sales, including cottage foods, farm stands, cooperative markets, and certain meat sales, with labeling, recordkeeping, and educational-material requirements. Supporters from Farm Bureau, Fair Idaho, and producers argued it would reduce burdens, expand local food access, help small farms, and improve market opportunities. Food Northwest and health district representatives raised concerns about food safety, labeling, lack of competency testing, limited remediation options, and possible liability changes. After discussion, the committee voted to send SB 1283 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then received an Idaho Beef Council update from J.W. Wood and Jody Mink. They described the council’s checkoff-funded promotion, education, research, consumer outreach, BQA training, Spanish-language materials, a national “Prime Rib and Prom” campaign, and the Idaho Beef Counts food assistance program. No formal action was taken on that presentation, and the committee adjourned after concluding its agenda.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- We believe this proposal represents a thoughtful Idaho-focused approach to modern building standards.
- In short, the national standards and methodologies were updated.
- The previous standards relied on data gathered from the 1950s to the 1990s, and since then the national
- In short, the national standards and methodologies were updated.
- The previous standards relied on data gathered from the 1950s to the 1990s.
Summary:
The House Business Committee met with a quorum and first considered two pending fee rules from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. The committee approved Rules Docket 24-21-2501 for the Idaho State Contractors Board, which raises annual registration and renewal fees from $50 to $60 to help the board meet statutory cash-balance requirements. It also approved Rules Docket 24-2201-2501 for the Board of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety, which increases licensure fees by 15 to 20 percent to address a negative cash balance and comply with Idaho’s board solvency statute. Members asked about the causes of the shortfalls, possible consolidation of boards, and why one training fee was left unchanged.
The committee then took up Rules Docket 24-2801-2501 for the Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board. Representative Graham moved to hold the docket subject to call of the chair, citing concerns raised by industry participants and the need to work through issues with the department before advancing the rule. The motion carried, and the docket was held in committee.
The longest discussion centered on Rules Docket 24-3930-2502, the Idaho Building Safety Code rules, which would adopt the 2024 building codes with Idaho-specific amendments. Supporters said the proposal would improve housing affordability, add flexibility for builders, address lithium-ion battery fire risks, and update energy and residential provisions while preserving many 2018 standards. Committee members raised concerns about overlapping authority with the State Fire Marshal, wording on garage heat detectors, whole-house ventilation language, and whether some provisions should remain in the building code at all. After public testimony from building officials, home builders, and city representatives in support of the rule, the committee first failed a substitute motion to hold the docket, then adopted a motion to reject the rule docket. The meeting adjourned with a reminder that the next floor session would begin at 11 a.m. the following day.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 20th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not change the standard of what needs to be reported.
- SB 560 addresses these inefficiencies to ensure timely treatment and clear standards.
- Specifically, SB 560 makes it easier to continue prescription And clear standards.
- The bill streamlines standards for licensing and experience Or prescriber.
- The bill streamlines standards for licensing and experience of evaluators at residential treatment centers
Keywords:
child welfare, psychotropic medication, Department of Children and Families, community-based care, liability insurance, forensic services, defendants, mental health, judicial system, defense, legal definitions, minors, healthcare, parental rights, criminal penalties, civil action, sex-reassignment, investigations, economic damages
Summary:
The Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs considered four bills. SB 590, by Sen. Bradley, would toll the statute of limitations for failure to report suspected child abuse by mandatory reporters until the offense is known to law enforcement; an amendment clarified retroactive application for offenses not already time-barred by the bill’s effective date. Sen. Bradley said the bill is intended to ensure accountability in institutional abuse cases and not to change the reasonable-suspicion reporting standard. The committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably.
The committee also heard SB 778, by Sen. Simon, which would update the definition of forensic client so certain individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism whose charges were dismissed for incompetency can be housed with other Chapter 916 residents, reducing duplicative staffing and space needs at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Barney Bishop appeared in support, and the bill was reported favorably without amendment.
SB 560, by Sen. Garcia, would streamline procedures for psychotropic medication prescriptions for children in DCF custody, reduce duplicative background checks and reporting, and simplify consent documentation. Amendments removed language allowing licensed clinical social workers and marriage and family therapists to serve as evaluators and narrowed changes to the Road to Independence Program’s postsecondary education services and supports, extending eligibility ages from 18 to 26 while keeping the five-year cap. Senators discussed the fiscal impact and funding blend for the education stipend. The committee adopted the amendments and reported the bill favorably.
The committee then took up SB 1010, by Sen. Yarbrough, which adds criminal and civil enforcement for violations involving sex-reassignment prescriptions or procedures for minors and related parental-rights provisions. An amendment clarified that the civil action authority applies to minors and that damages benefit the affected minor. Public testimony was heavily divided, with supporters saying the bill enforces existing protections and opponents warning it would chill care, counseling, and school-based support for transgender youth. Senators Harrell, Sharief, and Rouson raised concerns about vagueness, standing, and impacts on teachers and health professionals; Sharief voted no, while the bill was still reported favorably.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 13th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, welcome to the first committee meeting of the Labor and Workplace Standards Committee.
- Labor and Industries to inspect and investigate workplaces for compliance with safety and health standards
- And if L&I finds that an employer has committed a violation of these standards, following an inspection
- And if L&I finds that an employer has committed a violation of these standards following an inspection
- The North American Industry Classification System is the standard that's used by federal agencies to
Keywords:
construction safety, hazard notification, worksite regulations, labor safety, state law, law enforcement, correctional officers, interest arbitration, collective bargaining, public safety, workers' compensation, healthcare providers, physical therapy, occupational therapy, employment, unemployment insurance, benefits, layoffs, workforce reduction, 904
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Environment and Natural Resources Oct 7th, 2025
Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- But when you presented it, you went into detail with your explanation about this new standard in one
- It says something about the standard increasing to significant harm.
- About the standard increasing to significant harm, I mean, it seems like that standard makes it actually
- How much harder is it now to meet this elevated standard?
- Isn't that because they didn't meet the standard, or what was that agenda?
Summary:
The Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee first considered the appointment of Joshua Kellam to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Kellam described his background with Garcia Companies, emphasized his conservation interests and land stewardship work, and addressed concerns about his development ties, the commission’s composition, the recent black bear hunt vote, and a prior Yes on 2 campaign supported by the Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Supporters said he is a conservation-minded landowner and good steward of large acreage, while opponents argued the commission is already overrepresented by developers and lacks scientific or conservation expertise. After debate, the committee voted to recommend his confirmation, with Senators Smith and Arrington voting no and the rest of the members present voting yes.
The committee then received an FWC implementation update on recently enacted boating and waterways legislation. FWC staff reviewed five laws: the Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388), Vessel Accountability (SB 164), Lucy’s Law/Boating Safety (HB 289), Disposition of Migrant Vessels (SB 830), and Water Access Facilities (HB 735). The presentation covered new rules on vessel stops, safety decals, Springs Protection Zones, derelict and at-risk vessel enforcement, long-term anchoring permits, tougher boating penalties, removal of migrant vessels, and grants for boating access infrastructure. Staff said rulemaking and officer training were underway, with some provisions already effective and others scheduled to take effect later in 2025 or January 2026.
Members asked follow-up questions about derelict vessel cost recovery and the new Springs Protection Zone standard. FWC explained that responsible owners must reimburse removal costs and can lose vessel registration privileges if they do not pay. On Springs Protection Zones, staff said the new law raises the threshold from any harm to significant harm and requires vessel activity to be the predominant cause, with subject matter experts and partner agencies helping make that determination. Senator Smith questioned whether the higher standard makes protections harder to establish and asked about Silver Glen Springs; FWC said that proposal was paused and would be revisited under the new criteria. The committee took no further action and adjourned after the presentation.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Jul 18th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- you coming in and saying, "But wait a minute, it doesn't measure up to what we have set up as the standard
- Madam Chair, Representative, that kind of standard doesn't exist for our grants.
- this position and having worked in education for all these years—my evaluation is that those are standards
- And those are standards that are in direct conflict.
- Because when you have standards and conditions attached to those funds, it makes more sense to whoever
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- expanding this threshold, we can eliminate unnecessary administrative barriers while preserving safety standards
- where these issues are most common, limited discretion to determine whether a tract meets the model standards
- So this bill, I think, actually consolidates standards.
- Therefore, we set the standards and conduct the inspections for a fee.
- The Fire Protection Commission, in September of 2024, released a new standard that updated the minimum
Bills:
HB103
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures May 6th, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- What would you say the industry standard is for... Swim lessons in a group with one instructor?
- Industry standard, is it still kind of four, or is that just you guys go by?
- And for my impression, the standard is typically four.
- Our standards at swim schools, in comparison to the Red Cross, are stricter.
- We're required to hold multiple certifications and meet minimum safety standards. standards and inspected
Keywords:
permit issuance, regulatory framework, business operations, efficiency, application process, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, lottery regulations, occupational licensing, fraud prevention, criminal background checks, lottery couriers, SB 1184, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, wine collection seller, collectible wine, vintage wine
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- or the locally adopted standards or the locally adopted academic<02:26:20.800><c> standards.
- So, a parent's academic standards.
- So, you standards that are adopted.
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- </c> of education the subjective standard of education the subjective standard here<02:43:12.640><c>
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (02/17/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> But I'm sure OS will have standards for that. So, that's a good point.
- So the drinking water standard, if Okay.
- But there are no federal standards yet for food.
- </c><02:43:42.319><c> Uh</c><02:43:42.720><c> Maine's</c> standards yet for food.
- Uh Maine's standards yet for food.
Summary:
The subcommittee held an open work session on HB 1766-FN, a bill addressing cruelty to livestock, and focused on proposed language changes from the Department of Agriculture. Assistant State Veterinarian Nathan Harvey, speaking for the commissioner, explained concerns about the term “imminent danger,” arguing that the bill should allow seizure based on probable cause when an animal is starving or has a life-threatening condition, rather than tying action too closely to whether the owner is arrested. The department also proposed language on “extreme suffering” that would require euthanasia if the cost of treatment would exceed the allowable reimbursement amount under AGR rules, though members immediately raised concerns about using a dollar limit to require euthanasia. The department further suggested clarifying who may participate in investigations by allowing the state veterinarian or a designate, and noted that the current draft could be read too narrowly.
Members discussed the $5,000 emergency care cap in the rules, with Josh Marshall confirming it is an aggregate emergency veterinary care limit. Several legislators said they were uncomfortable changing the bill from “may” to “shall” euthanize, arguing that treatment costs vary widely by species and condition and that a fixed monetary threshold could be too rigid. Representative Bixby also raised a separate concern that the bill’s language may be broader than intended and could apply to all animals rather than livestock only. The department agreed the bill should be limited to livestock and suggested using existing statutory definitions or adding a new section to make that clear.
The discussion also turned to humane societies and other organizations that might investigate complaints or board seized animals. A representative from a humane organization said the groups with expertise in care often also have expertise useful to investigations, and that removing them entirely could be impractical because only a few facilities in the state can provide boarding. Members and witnesses explored alternative language that would allow for-profit and nonprofit organizations to participate in either the investigation or the care of livestock, but not both, to avoid conflicts of interest while preserving needed expertise. No votes were taken; the work session ended with agreement to consult the Office of Legislative Services and the department to refine the bill before the next meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services and Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 1 on Health Apr 6th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- s declaration that claims gender-affirming care fails to meet professionally recognized standards of
- Health plans are required to submit annual reports detailing compliance with timely access standards.
- Yeah, so the time and distance standards, the timely access standards, we have geographic and ratio standards
- That's kind of our basic standard.
- So we're looking broadly at the category of a provider type, and we have standards there, but looking
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight Mar 24th, 2026
Senate Committee on Post Audit and Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- to be met with the other transportation division or, you know, MWRA, you know, having sort of a standard
- board that we're not looking at right now or that is different and should be, as you point out, standard
- quasi then should we make clear if it's not clear that that is a body politic that should be the standards
- So I kind of think if it's such a rarity and it was such a high standard to do, you think somebody could
- I'm not sure it meets that standard, but I'm happy to have our counsel talk with your office.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It does not alter any board substantive practice standards or grounds for discipline.
- Uniform standards matter. Consistent, equal enforcement matters.
- So all of that is standard language.
- It doesn't invent new standards. It aligns directly with federal law.
- Those are all DOL standards, so that's already defined.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Mar 11th, 2025
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- The HHSC promulgated standards are already high.
- The Texas Health and Human Service Commission already insures statewide. safety standards, but excess
- This will standardize and conform the breast density verbiage required to be reported to the patient
- We're trying to bring it up to the same standard that the criminal and civil statutes are currently in
- We discussed that a little bit earlier. knowledge standard.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Commerce May 20th, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and International Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Can you incentivize them to follow certain standards?
- Can you incentivize them to follow certain standards?
- As far as I know, there's nowhere in Louisiana law that talks about standards, LBMA standards, COMEX
- standards, which is what this bill includes.
- Sherry Teamer with CONS, Codes, and Standards.
Summary:
The committee took up several House measures. HCR 66, as amended, asked Louisiana Economic Development and the Governor’s Office of Rural Development to study rural parish assets, infrastructure, workforce, and development opportunities, and it was moved forward without objection. HB 387, a clarification to allow the fire marshal’s office to review architectural and engineering plans equally, also passed favorably without objection. HB 1223, which would have LED promote Louisiana’s clinical trial capacity and adjust internal review board processes, was amended and moved favorably. HB 950, aimed at helping older adults recognize and avoid fraud through materials and resources from the Office of Elderly Affairs, was reported favorably. HB 975, a routine measure to recreate the Public Service Commission, was also reported favorably. HB 1186, which would create a more uniform statewide building code and licensing system for inspectors, was amended and moved favorably. HB 1222, described as a Grocery Initiative Act to let LED identify ways to address food deserts and food insecurity, was introduced near the end of the meeting.
The most extensive debate centered on HB 617, a consumer transparency bill requiring mandatory fees to be included in upfront pricing. The author said the bill was intended to curb hidden fees and help consumers compare prices, with examples such as hotel resort fees and automatic restaurant service charges. Supporters argued it would improve transparency, while opponents from grocery, restaurant, hotel, housing, retail, and business groups said the bill was too broad, vague about terms like “total price,” unclear on enforcement and penalties, and could create compliance burdens and litigation risk, especially for small businesses. Housing advocates opposed the bill’s housing carve-out, arguing it could weaken renters’ ability to bring unfair-practice claims. Senator Morris moved to defer HB 617, and the committee agreed without objection.
The committee also heard lengthy testimony on HB 797, which would create a Bayou Gold certification for certain transactional gold vendors that meet state-defined standards such as segregation, insurance, and nearby storage. The sponsor said the goal was to give consumers confidence and encourage vendors to keep gold closer to Louisiana, while critics argued the program would amount to a state endorsement of private companies, create misleading consumer impressions, and expose the state to confusion or liability. The bill drew opposition from the Sound Money Defense League and others, but the committee ultimately reported HB 797 favorably, with the understanding it still had to go to Finance. HB 1228, a hearing-aid cleanup bill updating definitions, contracts, testing periods, and licensing rules, was also moved favorably without objection.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Certification standards will comply with the standards maintained by the Vermont Alliance for Recovery
- both quality and accountability, giving residents confidence that the certified homes meet real standards
- ,</c> certified homes meet real standards, certified homes meet real standards, while<00:20:29.560><c
- At a minimum, the rule must require that certified residences comply with the standards of the Vermont
- of the Vermont Alliance of standards of the Vermont Alliance of Recovery<00:25:33.880><c> Residences
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- that And doing so through a subjective intent standard that really does create constitutional risk for
- And they should be held to a higher standard if they choose to commit crimes.
- They'll also They should be held to a higher standard if they choose to commit crimes.
- There were no written guidelines, no minimum standards, no requirements for proximity, monitoring, or
- Under Grayned v. the City of Rockford, criminal statutes must provide clear standards to individuals
Bills:
HB2495, HB2557, HB2594, HB2615, HB2800, HB2861, HB2862, HB2931, HB2995, HB4042, HB4070, HB4117, HB4136
Keywords:
vulnerable adults, sentencing, felonies, criminal justice, enhanced penalties, medical records, patient rights, healthcare access, privacy, healthcare providers, timeliness, address confidentiality, domestic violence, privacy protection, voter registration, court proceedings, parenting time, supervised visitation, family court, high-risk cases
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Hearing Joint Legislative Audit and Assembly Business and Professions Committee Feb 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Our compliance division has developed new procedural standards for inspection and investigative case
- Greater clarity around terms like cartoon and clear visual design standards will eliminate subjectivity
- Our goal is to help translate the auditor's findings into clear, enforceable standards, ...partners.
- It includes eight specific recommendations designed to clarify and operationalize the standard without
- And when standards remain undefined, pressure builds for blunt policy responses such as plain packaging
Summary:
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee heard an audit on the Department of Cannabis Control’s oversight of cannabis packaging and labeling, focused on whether products are attractive to children. The auditor said the department’s rules are often vague, enforcement is inconsistent, and licensees are left to interpret standards without prior review. In a review of 80 packaging cases, the audit team disagreed with the department’s conclusions in 13 instances, and the report highlighted examples involving cartoon imagery, colorful fonts, candy-like references, flavor names, and cannabis beverages that resembled ordinary drinks. The auditor recommended clearer statutory definitions, possible consideration of plain packaging or pre-approval models like Oregon’s, better internal guidance, and stronger tracking and escalation for repeat violators.
Committee members and Assembly Member Irwin emphasized the rise in poison control calls involving children under five since legalization and argued that legal-market packaging can contribute to accidental ingestion, especially when products resemble candy or drinks. Several members pressed the department on why items such as root beer, strawberry lemonade, and cherry pie strain names should be allowed if they may appeal to children. The Department of Cannabis Control responded that it has already centralized label review, added staff and technology tools, improved compliance-history tracking, and is using progressive discipline tools such as notices to comply, citations, embargoes, abatements, and license actions. The department also argued that the illicit cannabis and intoxicating hemp markets are major drivers of youth exposure and that enforcement resources must be balanced across those markets.
Public health witness Dr. Lynn Silver urged stronger restrictions, including plain packaging, bans on added flavors and child-appealing imagery, lower THC limits for edibles and beverages, and a dedicated pre-market review process. Industry representatives from the California Cannabis Industry Association and the California Cannabis Operators Association agreed that youth protections are essential, but argued that clearer, objective standards are needed so compliant businesses can know the rules and enforcement can be consistent. They said most licensed products are already compliant, that the most blatant youth-targeted packaging is concentrated in the illicit market, and that the Legislature should refine definitions and guidance rather than rely on subjective case-by-case judgments. No formal vote or bill action was taken during the hearing.