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• This is for the investment advisor and broker dealer examiners.
• :56.800><c> and</c> This is for the investment advisor and This is for the investment advisor and broker
• Uh so this is a broker dealer examiners.
• Uh, line 20 here, you see the spending for the investment advisor and broker-dealer examiners.
• Um, the second section is really a technical change relating to advisors and broker-dealers.

Bills: HF1646 , HF2443

Committee: House Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, basically the changes begin on, if you look at line 46, currently if you're a pawn broker, if you
• So, uh, what this proposed change would do would be allow the pawn brokers to just in gold and only in
• And really pawn brokers are at a disadvantage anyway.
• The Mississippi Palm Brokers is represented in the room and I'd like them to speak to that with your
• I represent the Mississippi Pawn Brokers Association. I have six stores in central Mississippi.

Committee: Joint Business and Financial Institutions

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• The commission already has the authority to do that stuff—issue fines, revoke somebody's business license
• usually get out of jail free card, and then if they do it again, it's up to the State Election Commission
• insurance agents, attorneys, mortgage insurance companies, mortgage loan originators, real estate brokers
• insurance agents, attorneys, mortgage insurance companies, mortgage loan originators, real estate brokers
• insurance agents, attorneys, mortgage insurance companies, mortgage loan originators, real estate brokers

Summary: The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities. The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.

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• middle of it talking to consumers, we were, you know, doing our surveys and talking to agents and brokers
• And if I had to say where the work needs to be done, it's the principal-agent problem between brokers
• Brokers want to sell product. They earn commission on product.
• They're competing with other brokers to sell the lowest price of something that consumers don't understand

Committee: Senate Insurance

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• Special Water Projects Coordinator for the Office of the State Engineer and the Interstate Stream Commission
• Special Water Projects Coordinator for the Office of the State Engineer and the Interstate Stream Commission
• honor of being New Mexico's Teacher of the Year and that I'll get to host you at the Education Commission
• Senate Bill 192, introduced by Senator Cervantes, an act relating to business, enacting the Data Broker
• Privacy Act, creating the Data Broker Privacy Fund, and providing penalties.

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• actual tax credit amount is issued for, but that's usually worked through the bank or some sort of broker
• actual tax credit amount is issued for, but that's usually worked through the bank or some sort of broker

Committee: House Budget

Summary: The House Budget Committee met with a quorum and reviewed the state’s tax credit programs, using a distributed packet and taking member questions rather than hearing formal presentations. Representative Mayhew questioned the Department of Economic Development about the Business Facility Headquarters Tax Credit Program. Agency staff explained that the program is limited to headquarters operations, requires a Missouri headquarters to be at least 50 years old, and has only been used by Burns & McDonnell. To qualify, a company must create at least 25 new jobs, make at least $1 million in new investment, and maintain an average of at least $20 million in business facility investment. Staff also said the credit is transferable and sellable, has no annual cap, and currently sunsets on December 31, 2028; a proposal to extend the sunset to 2031 was noted, but the committee discussion did not address that legislation directly. Mayhew said he had intended to offer an amendment or motion related to the credit but would hold off, citing commitments from involved parties to make significant changes next year. Representative Fogle then asked about the broader tax credit motion, confirming that expired credits listed for approval were ones the state no longer had authority to issue, and that the low-income housing and historic preservation caps matched fiscal year 2026 levels. Representative Martin asked whether the packet or motion was changing the separate legislation on the headquarters credit; the chair and others clarified it was not, and that the committee’s action was a routine budget-related tax credit authorization distinct from standing committee legislation. The committee then moved into executive session and adopted the FY 2027 tax credit authorization motion. The roll call passed 21 ayes, 1 no, and 0 present. Representative Mayhew voted no; the remaining recorded votes were in favor.

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• actual tax credit amount is issued for, but that's usually worked through the bank or some sort of broker
• actual tax credit amount is issued for, but that's usually worked through the bank or some sort of broker

Committee: House Budget

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• ><c> own</c><00:26:26.720><c> contracts,</c> brokers, managing its own contracts, brokers, managing its
• The time of school personnel and money being spent on services like brokers would be much better used
• Um, there may be some savings on TPA, but currently our broker fees are 2.10% of our premium.
• There may be some savings on TPA, but currently our broker fees are 2.10% of our premium.
• The savings coming from going to just a statewide broker versus each district aren't significant.

Bills: HF3422 , HF3461 , HF2904

Committee: House State Government Finance and Policy

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• Just yesterday, a UN commission reported on the deliberate targeting and killing of Palestinian children
• Speaker, our financial institutions, our broker dealers, our investment companies are all saddled with
• These banks, broker dealers, investment companies are uniquely positioned to... ...companies are uniquely
• Finally, my bill requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to report to Congress on additional
• Along with his time in Washington, D.C., he served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army

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• We know that the labor brokers, that is what they hold over the head of their workers.
• The labor brokers know they're not going to go in law enforcement to face those consequences themselves
• We know that the labor brokers, that is what they hold over the head of their workers.
• um that is what they hold over Brokers um that is what they hold over the<00:15:55.680><c> head</c><
• </c><00:16:04.240><c> know</c> you deported the labor Brokers know you deported the labor Brokers know

Summary: The committee heard extended debate on a bill requiring cooperation with ICE and reporting related to undocumented people in certain criminal contexts. Representative Rymer argued the measure was meant to align with federal priorities focused on violent offenders and to ensure local governments respond to federal inquiries, not proactively target immigrants. He also said the bill was intended to address serious crimes and protect victims, citing examples of violent offenders and trafficking-related cases. Several members raised concerns that the bill’s language was broader than described and could affect family court matters, health care, elder care, and routine interactions with government agencies. Testifiers and members warned it could be used as leverage against undocumented people in custody, child support, domestic violence, and labor exploitation situations, and could discourage people from reporting crimes or seeking help. The sheriff’s association and county attorneys’ association letters were cited as raising due process, equal protection, civil rights, and public safety concerns. The discussion also focused on the bill’s definitions and mechanics, especially whether section three would require reporting after arrests that do not lead to charges and how county attorneys would know when to report. Representative Pinto pressed on the bill’s reference to “violent crime” and whether drug possession could be swept in, while Rymer argued the bill was narrower than critics suggested. No vote or final action was taken in the portion provided; the exchange remained at the discussion and questioning stage.

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• They can share it with data brokers who sell it again.
• share<00:21:37.600><c> it</c><00:21:37.680><c> with</c><00:21:37.800><c> data</c><00:21:38.000><c> brokers
• /c><00:21:38.400><c> who</c><00:21:38.560><c> sell</c><00:21:38.760><c> it</c> share it with data brokers
• who sell it share it with data brokers who sell it again.<00:21:39.640><c> And</c><00:21:39.760><c>

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• Data brokers collect and sell information from public records, and social media can allow individuals
• technology such as AI glasses, which are gearing up to have facial recognition software, the age of data brokers
• But generally speaking, I think data brokers, I think people just generally have a right to privacy.
• I think data brokers do bad things.

Summary: The Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee heard several bills focused on consumer transparency, environmental protection, education accountability, and privacy protections. AB 2143 by Assemblymember Irwin would prohibit online marketplaces from accepting payment for noxious weeds shipped into California; supporters said the bill would close an e-commerce loophole that helps spread invasive species, while TechNet opposed it unless clearer standards and safeguards were added. AB 1744 by Assemblymember Addis, the Clear Labels, Clear Seas Act, would bar sunscreen products containing chemical UV filters from being marketed as “reef safe” or similar claims; supporters, including a Sacramento high school eco club and Surfrider Foundation, said the bill would prevent misleading greenwashing, while the Personal Care Products Council expressed concern about implications for the safety of those ingredients. The committee also heard AB 1861 by Assemblymember Lackey, which would require the California Department of Education to maintain a public, searchable database of special education complaint decisions with personal information redacted. Supporters said the bill would improve transparency and help identify patterns of noncompliance affecting students with disabilities, while county education officials argued state resources should instead go toward filling special education vacancies. AB 2624 by Assemblymember Bonta would expand the Safe at Home address confidentiality program to immigrant service providers, employees, and volunteers and restrict online posting of their personal information when intended to threaten or intimidate; supporters described rising harassment, doxing, and threats against immigrant-serving organizations, while Assemblymember DeMaio raised First Amendment and public transparency concerns and Assemblymember Patterson questioned the bill’s limits on protest and publication. Because the committee initially lacked a quorum, several bills were heard and later voted on once quorum was established. Members generally praised the bills and, in some cases, requested to be added as coauthors. When votes were taken, AB 1861, AB 1744, AB 2143, and AB 2624 all passed out of committee, with AB 2624 receiving 11 aye votes and 2 no votes; the others were reported out on unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• Data brokers collect and sell information from public records, and social media can allow individuals
• technology such as AI glasses, which are gearing up to have facial recognition software, the age of data brokers
• But generally speaking, I think data brokers, I think people just generally have a right to privacy.
• I think data brokers do bad things.

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

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• Prior to going to HUD, I was director of the New Hampshire Human Rights Commission. Thank you.
• uh in New Hampshire Vermont broker uh in New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts<00:32:17.320><c> I</c><
• </c><00:39:34.119><c> so</c><00:39:35.200><c> um</c><00:39:36.200><c> along</c> uh lead paint commission
• so um along uh lead paint commission so um along with<00:39:36.720><c> doing</c><00:39:37.079><c> the
• chaired by Senator opioid commission chaired by Senator Rosenwald<01:25:41.040><c> to</c><01:25:42.040

Committee: House Housing

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• We look to clean up the broker licensure scheme here in New York.
• Right now there's a lot of unlicensed broker activity.

Committee: Senate Investigations And Government Operations

Summary: The Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee met on May 12, 2026, with Chair James Skoufis noting it could be the committee’s final meeting of the session and that the agenda included 44 bills, many involving local tax matters. Most measures were moved and reported with little discussion, including several Tax Law, Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, Public Officers Law, and local authorization bills. A number of bills were also referred onward, including S. 3649, which Skoufis recommended against because noncompliant municipalities could lose significant funding; it was defeated. Other measures were referred to Finance, Judiciary, Energy, or Codes, including S. 8221B, a bill on ticket resale and consumer protections, which Skoufis said would cap many fees, limit live music resale above face value, require disclosure of ticket holdbacks, tighten broker licensure, and close refund loopholes. Members briefly questioned the ticket-resale bill, asking what consumer benefit it would provide and which tickets would be covered. Skoufis explained that the bill was aimed at reducing price gouging, especially for concerts and some smaller events, while carving out Broadway and sports. He also said the bill would address hidden ticket allocations and refund practices that had been problematic during the pandemic. The committee then voted to report the bill to Finance. Several other bills drew negative recommendations or were defeated, including S. 8447 and S. 8619, both of which were defeated after no-vote recommendations. S. 9284 was referred to Judiciary, S. 9741A to Finance, and S. 9924 to Codes. The committee also reported a state land transfer bill for the Richardson Center Corporation and approved or reported numerous other bills, ending with S. 10188, which approved Section 2 of Chapter 316 of the Laws of 2025. Skoufis thanked the clerk, staff, and members at the close of the meeting.

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• And thank you, my fellow commissioner of the Louisiana-Ireland Trade Commission, Representative Dixon
• nonprofit professional trade association that provides services and support to wholesale growers, brokers
• and the Civil Service Commission of the City of New Orleans to develop a plan for transfer of employees
• House Bill 707 by Representative Turner, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission advisory board, to enter
• House Bill 707 by Representative Turner, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission advisory board, to enter

Bills: HR39 , HR40 , HR41 , HCR19 , HCR20 , HCR21 , HB2 , HB3 , HB15 , HB441 , HB976 , HB977 , HB978 , HB979 , HB980 , HB981 , HB982 , HR19 , HR20 , HR21 , HR22 , HR23 , HR24 , HR25 , HR26 , HR27 , HR28 , HR29 , HR30 , HR31 , HR32 , HR33 , HR34 , HR35 , HR36 , HR37 , HR38 , HCR15 , HCR16 , HCR17 , HCR18 , SCR10 , HB115 , HB208 , HB465 , HB964 , HB965 , HB966 , HB967 , HB968 , HB969 , HB970 , HB971 , HB972 , HB973 , HB974 , HB975 , HB474 , HB487 , HB503 , HB606 , HB633 , HB707 , HB720 , HB728 , HB733 , HB846 , HB852 , HB856 , HB868 , HB875 , HB78 , HB112 , HB148 , HB149 , HB190 , HB221 , HB346 , HB354 , HB355 , HB356 , HB358 , HB384 , HB427 , HB657 , HB675 , HB716 , HB207 , HB300 , HB331 , HB428 , HB464 , HB587 , HB618 , HB629 , HB801 , HB853 , HB891 , HB901

Summary: The House opened with procedural motions, receipt of enrollment and committee reports, and several personal privilege recognitions for visiting groups and commemorative observances. Members welcomed Irish dignitaries, the Convention of States, the Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association, nurse practitioners, professional surveyors, a birthday recognition for a member’s daughter, an America 250 concert announcement, and a youth leadership group. The chamber also introduced a number of resolutions and bills, including major fiscal measures such as HB 2 (capital outlay) and HB 3 (bond authorization), along with local and policy bills covering retirement, utilities, law enforcement, education, and public safety. Several resolutions were adopted without objection, including observances for HBCU Day, Opportunity and Action Day, and commendations and condolences for individuals and organizations. The House then considered numerous second-reading bills and committee reports, including measures on income tax check-offs, traffic signal penalties, utility terrain vehicles, personal delivery devices, tax underpayment penalties, road dedications, and motor vehicle regulations. In floor action, HB 78 passed 96-0 to expand the jurisdiction of the Bogalusa city court. HB 190 passed 97-0 to create a Civil Code standard of care for software and computer programs, and HB 427 passed 99-0 to clarify online child-protection provisions and replace “sexually explicit” with the statutory “material harmful to minors” definition. HB 675 passed 100-0 after an amendment removing a middle name from the honoree, and HB 716 passed 99-0 to rename the Chalmette Ferry Terminal for Michael C. Ginnart Jr. The chamber also approved several memorial highway and bridge designations, including HB 346 for Speaker Joe Salter Memorial Highway, HB 355 for Veterans Park Memorial Highway, HB 356 for the Everett Brady Jr. Memorial Bridge, and HB 358 for a memorial highway honoring Charles Bordelon. Other bills were returned to the calendar or temporarily deferred, including HB 112, HB 148, HB 149, HB 221, HB 354, and HB 657. The House also announced committee meetings for the next day, received additional committee reports, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. the following day.

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• </c><01:10:19.800><c> I'm</c><01:10:20.000><c> the</c><01:10:20.120><c> CEO</c> I'm a real estate broker
• and I'm the CEO I'm a real estate broker and I'm the CEO of<01:10:20.679><c> brigh</c><01:10:20.920>
• </c> have Michelle Carlson real estate broker have Michelle Carlson real estate broker and<01:15:39.639
• and I'm here to speak real estate broker and I'm here to speak in<01:16:10.560><c> opposition</c><01

Bills: HF1143 , HF1548 , HF1340 , HF2549 , HF2559 , HF1673 , HF2740 , HF2507 , HF2461 , HF2381 , HF2695

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

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• If a college or university wants to participate in local historic commission regulations, they can opt
• represents you and is trying to get the maximum price for you, and they're making their money off of the commission
• represents you and is trying to get the maximum price for you and they're making their money off of the commission
• I'm a Missouri licensed real estate broker as well.

Committee: House Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment

Summary: The Commerce Committee met in executive session and voted to do pass House Bill 3027 by an 8-0 vote. It then considered House Bill 3490, which deals with historic preservation and colleges and universities. Members debated local control, private property rights, and whether the bill should apply statewide rather than only to Kansas City. The committee adopted a House Committee Substitute that removed the geographic limitation and made the measure apply to public and private colleges and universities, with an option for institutions to opt in or out of local historic commission rules. The substitute was then passed 6-2. The committee next took up House Bill 3316, which includes Department of Revenue cleanup changes related to vehicle registration, temporary plates, boats, trailers, and lien notice language. Members discussed the bill’s effect on temporary tags and enforcement. The committee adopted a House Committee Amendment, rolled it into a substitute, and then voted unanimously 8-0 to do pass the House Committee Substitute for House Bill 3316. The committee then moved to a public hearing on Senate Bill 973, a consumer protection bill sponsored by Senator Curtis Trent. The bill requires disclosures for real estate wholesaling and sale-leaseback transactions so sellers understand that wholesalers are not acting as fiduciaries and may not be maximizing the seller’s price. Supporters said the bill would protect distressed or uninformed sellers, while opponents from the real estate industry supported the disclosure concept but raised concerns about the 14-day waiting period before a transaction can proceed, especially in foreclosure or other time-sensitive situations. Some members also questioned whether the bill should require licensed real estate agents or allow waivers of the waiting period. No final action was taken on SB 973, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.

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• I'm testifying on behalf of the Texas Workforce Commission, and I'm neutral on the bill. Yes, sir.
• A real estate broker or anything else. Is that right or not right? Yeah, I think that is right.
• House Bill 2308 would establish the Commission on Border Security and Illegal Immigration.
• Is there a resource witness from the Ethics Commission? Yes, we do. Could we hear from him? Yes.
• Johnson with the Ethics Commission here, neutral on the bill. That's correct. Chairman Turner?

Bills: HB256 , HCR19 , HB256 , HB1308 , HB1554 , HB1743 , HB2308 , HB2351 , HB2858 , HB3676 , HB3784 , HB4312 , HB4552 , HB4823 , HB4852 , HB5007 , HB5010 , HB5520 , HB5524 , HCR19

Committee: House State Affairs

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• Now, during the open enrollment period, we are going to have to partner very closely with brokers so
• we're going to do everything we can to make sure that folks have tools to do that and assistance from brokers
• So I would just suggest that you get with the health carriers that are licensed with those brokers to

Committee: House House Health & Human Services