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TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Press Conference: TEA Audit Mar 19th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- They have skills and abilities, um, special things that they can bring to any situation, any environment
- For our young adults, programs of vocational training and life skills education, as well as college readiness
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- A school district cannot deduct payments for labor organization membership dues.
- The school district cannot use its accounting systems to subsidize a labor organization.
- We eliminated child labor, and we have holidays.
- Members, labor unions exist for a reason, and that's worker protections.
- Americans have a 68% favorability of labor unions.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Sarah Flachs, California Federation of Labor Unions, in support.
- Elmer Lozardo with the California Federation of Labor Unions, in support.
- State Labor Worker Center here in Sacramento, in strong support. Good afternoon.
- State Labor Worker Center here in Sacramento in strong support. Good afternoon.
- Yvonne Fernandez, on behalf of the California Labor Federation, in support. Thank you very much.
Summary:
The committee met without a quorum and operated as a subcommittee while hearing several bills on public safety, parole, criminal justice oversight, Proposition 36 implementation, behavioral health, gang database reform, cargo theft, and nonconsensual intimate images. The chair explained hearing procedures and noted that SB 906 was pulled from the agenda. Several measures were heard but not voted on because quorum was lacking.
SB 1446, a committee bill, would expand discretion in en banc parole review, make en banc votes public record, and allow CDCR referrals for sexually violent predator evaluation of certain incarcerated people serving determinate or indeterminate terms. Support came from the California District Attorneys Association; opposition came from the Ella Baker Center, Uncommon Law, public defenders, and others who argued it would add confusion, litigation risk, and unnecessary duplication. The author said the bill was intended to clarify review standards and improve transparency. SB 1278 would exclude certain sex offenses and habitual/one-strike offenders from elderly parole eligibility. The San Diego District Attorney’s Office and California District Attorneys Association supported it, citing cases such as Gregory Vogelsang and David Funston; opponents from Uncommon Law, the Ella Baker Center, and others argued elderly parole is already highly restrictive, evidence-based, and cost-effective. Vice Chair Seyarto strongly supported SB 1278, emphasizing victim justice and public safety.
SB 1354 would bar out-of-state military personnel not operating under Title 10 from entering California to perform military or law enforcement functions without the governor’s permission; a committee amendment removed a criminal penalty and left enforcement to the Attorney General. SB 926 would provide funding for Proposition 36 implementation, with committee amendments deleting a specific appropriation and shifting funding decisions to the budget process; supporters said counties need resources for treatment, probation, and administration, while opponents criticized the bill as fiscally reckless and duplicative. SB 874 would require background checks and clearer statewide standards for Medi-Cal behavioral health treatment services, especially ABA services for children; supporters said it would improve patient safety and program integrity. SB 1210 would extend CalGang-style oversight, notice, appeal, and DOJ regulation to all gang databases, not just shared ones; supporters described harms from inaccurate, unregulated local databases, while police chiefs opposed applying the CalGang framework to all local investigative files.
The committee also heard SB 1019, which would create a DOJ cargo theft task force and add reporting requirements; supporters from BNSF, trucking, shipping, ports, and law enforcement said organized cargo theft is harming supply chains and worker safety, and no opposition was presented. Finally, SB 1217 would create a DOJ clearinghouse to help victims remove nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated deepfakes, from covered platforms; amendments narrowed the bill’s scope and clarified law enforcement’s role. The author and survivor witnesses described ongoing trauma from repeated reposting of exploitative images and argued the bill would provide a centralized removal process. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 1217, with no final votes taken on the measures heard.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/17/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- And finally, section four is some clarification around labor standards, so that disqualifying labor violations
- </c> around labor standards. around labor standards.
- </c> Uh so that disqualifying labor Uh so that disqualifying labor violations<00:14:02.400><c> referred
- </c> while maintaining strong labor while maintaining strong labor compliance<00:14:13.280><c> requirements
- </c><00:15:50.480><c> peace</c> background check and sign a labor peace background check and sign a labor
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He hopes to study communications and government affairs, build his public speaking skills, and explore
- and experience needed develop the skills and experience needed to<00:31:21.760><c> contribute</c><00
- To coach cold skills and strength.
- Mike was a pioneer whose courage and skill helped open the final frontier.
- It's about mentorship, life skills, and preparing young women for success beyond the court.
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- Joint Resolution 13, which is Senator Sturgeon and Representative Barry, directing the Department of Labor
- Directing the Department of Labor to study the creation of a small of a Delaware health care apprenticeship
- report findings and recommendations to the governor House Joint Resolution 13 directs the Department of Labor
- House Joint Resolution 13 directs the Department of Labor to study the creation of a Delaware Health
- House Joint Resolution 13 directs the Department of Labor to study the creation of a Delaware Health
Summary:
The committee met in hybrid format, approved the June 24 and June 25, 2026 minutes, and then heard several bills and a joint resolution. On House Bill 382 with House Amendment 2, Senator Hoffer explained the measure as a technical correction to prior rental-car and peer-to-peer car-sharing law that would clarify when loss-of-use damages may be recovered while preserving recovery for intentional, willful, or criminal conduct. Avis Budget Group and Enterprise Mobility supported the bill, saying it resolved ambiguity and restored limited common-law recovery, while Allstate and Toro opposed it, arguing the bill could reintroduce unfair and unpredictable fees and leave too much discretion to rental companies. No vote was taken in the transcript, and Senator Townsend said he still had questions about how the bill would operate.
The committee then considered House Bill 476, a Frederica charter change that would reduce town council meetings from twice monthly to monthly and make ordinances effective immediately unless otherwise stated. Representative Postles presented it as a simple, noncontroversial change, though members noted Senator Buckson, the Senate sponsor, was not present at the time. No public comment was offered on that bill. The committee also heard House Joint Resolution 13, which directs the Department of Labor to study a Delaware health care apprenticeship degree program and report recommendations; the Delaware Health Care Association supported the resolution and urged coordination with existing workforce efforts.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 458 with House Amendment 1 on backflow devices in low-hazard buildings. Senator Pardee said the bill would exempt residences and office-type buildings from costly backflow retrofits until regulations are updated, and DHSS said the current regulations do not clearly define low hazard but that the bill’s list of exempted buildings would not raise immediate public health concerns. The Delaware Association of Realtors supported the bill, arguing the regulations were overbroad and costly, while the Delaware Rural Water Association opposed it, warning that weakening backflow protections could threaten drinking water and aquifers. The committee then adjourned without any recorded votes on the substantive bills in the transcript.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Labor and Industrial Relations May 13th, 2026
Labor & Industrial Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- Today is Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, and this is the sixth meeting of the House Committee on Labor and
- Sarah Myers, welcome to House Labor.
- They go to work in predominantly manual labor jobs.
- That so-called blue-collar community of working-class manual laborers.
- Normally we're in criminal justice, honestly, and not in labor.
Summary:
The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote.
Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization.
The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Mar 25th, 2026
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- Federation of Labor Unions and Shane Gussman with the California Teamsters Public Affairs Council.
- Yvonne Fernandez with the California Federation of Labor Unions, proud co-sponsor of AB 1898.
- AB 1898 is part of a package of bills the Labor Fed is sponsoring this year to update the labor standards
- Madam Chair, members, Sarah Flock, California Federation of Labor Unions, in support.
- Yvonne Fernandez at the California Labor Fed in support.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/16/26 - Part 3
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- That was a bill that contained both labor and jobs provisions.
- Thank you, Madam Speaker. contained both labor and jobs contained both labor and jobs provisions.<00:
- This is something that we actually passed last year out of our labor bill.
- </c> bill we passed out of the labor bill we passed out of the labor committee<00:27:37.640><c> on</c
- This is the best we've got to work with with our labor.
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- It's a registered apprenticeship through the Department of Labor.
- It's a registered apprenticeship through the Department of Labor.
- </c> registered with the Department of Labor registered with the Department of Labor and<00:08:30.560
- </c><00:09:05.440><c> Uh</c> education and labor cabinet. Uh education and labor cabinet.
- Cabinet and Education and Labor Cabinet, to set up that teacher apprenticeship program.
DE
Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Finance Committee Meeting Jun 25th, 2026 at 11:00 am
Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll now move on to economic housing or labor services. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Beginning on page 5, line 53, begins the category for economic housing or labor services.
- So the total proposed allocation on line 50 for economic housing or labor services is $4,493,097.
- We are currently looking at economic housing or labor services.
- I make a motion to adopt Section 2, Economic Housing, or Labor Services. Can I have a second?
DE
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll now move on to Economic Housing or Labor Services. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
- Beginning on page 5, line 53, begins the category for Economic Housing or Labor Services.
- We're currently looking at Economic Housing or Labor Services.
- I make a motion to adopt Section 2, Economic Housing, or Labor.
- I make a motion to adopt Section 2, Economic Housing or Labor Services. Can I have a second?
Summary:
The Joint Finance Committee met to review and vote on the fiscal year 2027 Grants and Aid Act, which was expected to be pre-filed as Senate Bill 337. Members first reviewed Section 1, covering county seat payments, paramedic operations, senior center allocations, senior center transportation, and Homeland Security grants. They approved Section 1 after discussion of how senior center transportation is being moved from DART to grant-in-aid and how some organizations can appear in both the senior center formula and the general aging category.
The committee then worked through Section 2, which included one-time appropriations and the various grant categories for aging, arts/historical/recreation, economic housing or labor services, family and youth services, health or disability services, and neighborhood and community services. Members discussed several specific items, including New Castle County reassessment-related funding, Friends of Cooch’s Bridge, Slaughter Neck Community Action Organization, Plastic-Free Delaware, Love, Inc. of the Delmarva, and the Southern Delaware Horse Retirement Association. One aging line for Slaughter Neck was reduced back to flat funding after members questioned a large increase, and the revised category total was adjusted accordingly. Each of the Section 2 subcategories was then adopted.
Section 3, covering fire companies and public service ambulance companies, was approved with increases across apparatus, ambulance, rescue truck, aerial truck, rescue boat, substation, and insurance rebate equalization funding. Section 4, for veterans organizations and youth programs such as Boys State, Girls State, and Trooper Youth Week, was also adopted. The committee then approved the epilogue sections, which included eligibility, audit, payment, and reporting rules; special provisions for the Wilmington Senior Center contingency; conditions tied to several one-time appropriations; withholding funding from Merri-Dell Volunteer Fire Company pending a corrective report; and reprogramming $1,485,000 from a prior SMART food program appropriation toward SNAP/WIC-related food access initiatives. The meeting ended with remarks thanking staff and noting that it was likely the last JFC meeting for two members, followed by adjournment.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- Madam Speaker, S. 230 is a miscellaneous labor bill. It came over from the Senate.
- Kresnoff South Burlington, Kresnoff South Burlington, >> Labor of Morgan, >> Labor of Morgan, >> Lalia
- Madam Speaker, I voted no because the Senate proposal of amendment allows for unfair labor practices
- practices</c><00:30:53.840><c> on</c><00:30:54.159><c> Department</c><00:30:54.559><c> of</c> unfair labor
- practices on Department of unfair labor practices on Department of Corrections<00:30:55.279><c> property
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Yvonne Fernandez, on behalf of the California Labor Federation, and support. All right. Thank you.
- Our strong preference is that Labor Code Section 132A remain unchanged.
- It's been widely interpreted to apply to any provision of benefits under the Labor Code, so there's no
- Our strong preference is that Labor Code Section 132A remain unchanged.
- It's been widely interpreted to apply to any provision of benefits under the Labor Code, so there's no
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HOU-LBT, HOU DEFER, HOU Public Hearings 02-06-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a 1:00 agenda joint with the Committee on Labor and Technology.
- That's the order that we'll be taking the three agendas in: first the joint with Labor and Technology
- The meeting will proceed in this order: first the joint agenda with Labor and Technology, followed by
- Okay, Labor and Technology committee, same recommendations. Any questions or concerns?
- The Labor and Technology committee has the same recommendations. Any questions or concerns?
Summary:
The Committee on Housing met on February 6, 2025, first in a joint session with the Committee on Labor and Technology. The joint committees heard SB 1235, which would create a Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation program for government employee housing, including a revolving fund and a leasehold rent-to-own program. Testimony was generally supportive from HHFDC, the Department of Budget and Finance, and UPW, with one testifier opposing the bill because it was limited to state workers and should be broader. The committees recommended passage with amendments, including technical changes, $450,000 for two positions, removal of an income restriction, and clarification that leasehold and day-one projects are eligible; both committees adopted the recommendation unanimously, and the joint meeting adjourned.
The Housing Committee then took up SB 67, SB 1133, and SB 1333. SB 67 would bar inclusionary zoning requirements on certain housing offered for sale or rent to qualifying residents, and it received support from HHFDC, the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, and others; the committee recommended passage with technical amendments and adopted it. SB 1133 would allow counties to set rent increase limits tied to CPI and create a long-term residential lease tax credit; testimony included support from the Department of Taxation and opposition from Hawaii Realtors, NAIOP Hawaii, and the Tax Foundation, which warned about rent-control consequences. The committee recommended passage with amendments that made the credit nonrefundable, allowed limited carry-forward, restricted claims in certain family-lease situations, set filing deadlines, and applied the measure to disaster-affected counties; the recommendation was adopted.
SB 1333 would allow certain counties to use surcharge revenues for transportation and housing infrastructure and extend the surcharge period. DBEDT, OPSD, HCDA, county officials, and the Grassroot Institute supported the bill, while the Tax Foundation opposed it, arguing temporary taxes were becoming permanent. The committee recommended passage with technical amendments, and members noted concerns that prior surcharge revenues had not produced enough housing projects, which were to be reflected in the committee report. Finally, the committee deferred SB 834 indefinitely because it had already been deferred indefinitely by the Hawaiian Affairs Committee, and the Housing Committee adjourned after completing its agenda.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 56 (3-31-26)
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Committee on Committees has met and referred these bills to the Economic Development, Tourism and Labor
- </c> Development, Tourism and Labor Development, Tourism and Labor Committee, Committee, Committee, House
- returned to the Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, Labor. >> Without objection, Mr.
- , given its second reading, and returned to the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee. >
- , given its second reading, and returned to the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee. >
Keywords:
open records, public access, transparency, government accountability, public agency, dental practice, licensing, administrative regulations, dental assistants, supervision, Medicaid, community engagement, healthcare, managed care, eligibility, public assistance, insurance, public adjuster, claim process, contract requirements
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Health Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- These amendments will be crossed in Senate Labor and will address opposition concerns about the length
- President of the California Nurses Association, Sandy Redding, and Sarah Flocks from the California Labor
- Madam Chair, Sarah Flox, California Federation of Labor Unions, Madam Chair, Sarah Flock's California
- Federation of Labor Unions, and thank you so much to the committee for your great work on this bill.
- Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement. Assistant, please call the roll.
Summary:
The committee heard AB 2575 on health care AI guardrails, with the author and supporters from the California Nurses Association and labor groups arguing that AI should support, not replace, clinical judgment. They said the bill would require basic disclosures about AI tools, protect workers from retaliation for overriding AI in good faith, and prevent developers or employers from shifting liability to frontline clinicians. Opponents including the California Medical Association, CalChamber, hospitals, and other health care organizations argued the bill would add costs, create uncertainty, and discourage useful AI applications. Committee members discussed bias in health care and accepted amendments narrowing the disclosure provisions; the bill was moved with a 7-1 vote and re-referred to Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement.
AB 634 would ban the manufacture, sale, and distribution of products containing tianeptine, described by supporters as “gas station heroin.” The author and law enforcement supporters said the substance is dangerous, easily accessible, and can cause opioid-like addiction, while no opposition came forward. The committee also heard AB 1607 to extend the Maddy EMS Fund, which reimburses emergency providers for uncompensated care. Supporters said the fund is essential to keeping emergency departments staffed, especially amid expected coverage losses; an ACLU representative opposed the funding source because it relies on criminal and traffic fines. Members supported the need for the fund but raised concerns about the fairness and long-term stability of the revenue source, and the bill advanced on a 8-0 vote.
AB 1906 would require coverage of at-home cervical cancer screening tests without cost sharing, and the author said the bill would improve early detection and reduce disparities, especially for rural and working Californians. Support came from Planned Parenthood, Health Access, and several health and labor organizations; insurers said they appreciated the amendments and were reviewing their position. The committee adopted amendments aligning the bill with clinical guidelines and passed it 6-0 to Appropriations. The committee also took up AB 2247, the Thrive Act, to create a pilot program for trauma and mental health services for youth affected by gun violence in four counties. Supporters described barriers survivors face in accessing counseling, while members questioned the narrow focus on gun violence, the choice of counties, documentation requirements, and whether the program should instead be housed in victim compensation. The bill passed 8-0 to Judiciary.
Later, AB 2531 would expand California’s uncompensated care program so veterans denied abortion care through the federal VA system could receive coverage in California, and would add an abortion resources link for veterans. Supporters framed it as filling a gap created by federal restrictions; opponents argued state funds should not support abortion. Members noted the VA already provides many reproductive services but not this one, and the bill passed 7-0 to Military and Veterans Affairs. The committee also heard AB 1915, which would modernize restaurant facility rules and create a self-certification pathway for some equipment installations. Restaurant and business groups supported the bill as a way to reduce costly delays, while the Contractor State License Board opposed the self-certification provision over safety and inspection concerns. Members generally supported streamlining but echoed public safety concerns and indicated further work was needed.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee Apr 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Terry Brennan, on behalf of SEIU California and the Labor Coalition, representing 2.5 million taxpaying
- Chair, Sarah Flock with the California Federation of Labor Unions in support. Mr.
- The labor... ...that makes California one of the largest economies in the world—the labor, the laborers
- Bureau of Labor Statistics show a 53% decrease in veterans in the California workforce over the last
- The high cost of construction, labor, utilities, and taxes in California often make potential projects
Summary:
The Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation heard several bills dealing with tax policy, local revenue authority, consumer protections, and incentives for development. AB 1726 would create catastrophe savings accounts for homeowners to save pre-tax dollars for disaster mitigation and recovery costs; it drew support from the Department of Insurance and the California Bankers Association, while the California Teachers Association opposed it because of the General Fund and Prop. 98 impact. The bill was referred to suspense. AB 1768 would authorize Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties to ask voters to approve local transaction and use taxes to offset projected federal funding cuts affecting health care and safety-net services; it received broad support from health providers and county representatives, opposition from one member and a resident, and passed the committee 5-2 to the Assembly Local Government Committee.
The committee also considered AB 1790, which would repeal the Waters Edge corporate tax election and require worldwide combined reporting for multinational corporations. The author and supporters argued it would close a loophole, raise several billion dollars annually, and help fund schools, Medi-Cal, and other programs; opponents warned of double taxation, compliance burdens, retaliation from foreign governments, and job losses. After extensive testimony and member debate, the bill was referred to suspense. AB 2020 would provide a full property tax exemption for the primary residence of 100% disabled veterans and surviving spouses, and AB 2069 would create a targeted sales and use tax exemption to spur development projects at fairgrounds; both measures had support from sponsors and related organizations, no opposition, and were referred to suspense.
Finally, AB 2705 would regulate third-party “asset finders” who help claim excess proceeds from tax sales by requiring written agreements, disclosure that claims can be filed free with the county, and a cap on fees at 10%. County officials and local government groups supported the bill as a consumer protection measure, while recovery companies and related firms opposed it, arguing the work is complex and the cap would reduce access to services. The committee moved AB 2705 to the Assembly floor on a 4-0 vote.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- like boycotts, strikes, and the 340-mile Delano to Sacramento March, the movement achieved historic labor
- reforms and improved lives for laborers.
- Farm workers transformed labor rights in America.
- , our workers, our labor contractors, our fellow farmers—about what we want to do going forward.
- But then it continued into the 1960s and was used as a tactic for landowners to end labor organizing.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, attendance, and several personal privileges recognizing guests and proclamations, including a Coolidge centennial proclamation, a Pre-born Day of Rights proclamation, and a tribute to retired public servant Carmen Green Smith. The chamber also welcomed various guests and groups in the gallery, including Arizona Right to Life, Reproductive Freedom for All, a doctor of the day, schoolchildren, and community visitors. A motion to suspend the rules and immediately advance SB 1396 on contraception rights failed by a vote of 12 ayes to 16 nays.
The Senate then considered House Concurrent Resolution 2053 honoring Brad Brower, adopted it unanimously, observed a moment of silence, and transmitted the resolution to the House. In Committee of the Whole, members considered HB 2072, HB 2307, and HB 2874. HB 2072, dealing with holidays and the César Chávez Day repeal/renaming debate, drew extensive floor debate over a Miranda amendment to rename the day for farm workers; that amendment failed 12-15, and the bill was ultimately advanced as amended by the committee’s striker/repeal language. HB 2307, concerning dangerous and incompetent defendants and a state facility process, received committee and floor amendments and was advanced as amended. HB 2874, relating to campaign committee termination statements and contributions, also received committee and technical floor amendments and was advanced as amended.
On final third readings, HB 2874 passed 18-11 with one not voting and was transmitted to the House. HB 2307 passed 27-2 with one not voting and was transmitted to the House, with supporters emphasizing public safety and the emergency clause. HB 272 passed after a lengthy and contentious debate over whether to repeal or rename the holiday associated with César Chávez and the farm worker movement; supporters of repeal cited allegations against Chávez and the need for accountability, while opponents argued the holiday should preserve recognition of farm workers and the movement’s history. The Senate also adopted the Committee of the Whole report and assigned the bills accordingly.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Feb 12th, 2026
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- last several months, Governor Healey and our team have been engaging with stakeholders, including our labor
- wealthy, I'm just wondering if you had the chance to meet with any employee organizations, whether labor
- Did the administration sit down with labor unions or employee organizations to discuss the details of
- filing the bill, we have done extensive stakeholder outreach both with business groups as well as labor
- What we can afford is to keep all these apprentices, all those unions, without the trained labor they
Bills:
H4975