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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Feb 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- AND DOCTOR ALAN ACKERMAN FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CARDIOLOGISTS.
- MY NAME IS DOCTOR ALAN ACKERMAN, CHAIRMAN OF THE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE FOR THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN
- THE CHAPTER REPRESENTS THOUSANDS OF FLORIDA CARDIOLOGISTS AND I'M HERE TO STRONGLY SUPPORT SENATOR HARRELL'S
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Transportation Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Transportation
Transcript Highlights:
- My read of the legislation is that Waymo would be governed by this chapter, and those fees are not in
- this chapter, exclusively by this chapter, and therefore would be exempt from the fees that Uber and
- you're a farmer or if you are a forestry harvester, you harvest forestry, then you can get under Chapter
- Secondly, AVs have multiple cameras and... ...chapter 159 and a half.
- Owen's question, I did take a brief look at Chapter 159A and a half.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Transportation
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Transportation held a hybrid hearing on 46 bills covering bicycle and pedestrian safety, autonomous and specialty vehicles, street design, and related transportation issues. Chair Jim Arciero and Senate co-chair Brendan Crighton opened the hearing, noted that Senate Bill 2347 was postponed at the sponsor’s request, and explained the hearing procedures. No votes were taken during the hearing.
A major portion of testimony focused on autonomous vehicles. Labor representatives from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, Machinists, and app-based driver organizations opposed bills that would authorize fully autonomous vehicles, arguing they could displace workers, weaken bargaining power, increase congestion, and create safety and data-privacy risks. Waymo and Chamber of Progress supported legislation creating a framework for autonomous vehicles, saying the technology has strong safety results and could improve mobility and economic opportunity, but they opposed provisions requiring a human operator in the vehicle. Transportation and environmental advocates urged stronger oversight, local control, crash-data reporting, and privacy protections before deployment.
Several bills on pedestrian and bicycle safety drew support from advocates and affected residents. Testimony backed measures to improve crosswalk timing for slower pedestrians, raise penalties for crosswalk violations, expand truck sideguard and safety-device requirements, and improve roadway marking reflectivity. AARP, MassBike, and other advocates emphasized the need to protect older adults, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, while some speakers opposed bills expanding e-bike access to sidewalks and natural-surface trails, citing safety concerns. The committee also heard strong support for the Blue Envelope program for drivers with autism and developmental disabilities, with testimony from the Arc of Massachusetts, the Developmental Disabilities Council, families, and individuals describing how the program can reduce misunderstandings during traffic stops and crashes.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
SPEED Task Force (STF) - Wed May 27, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Many of the projects we deal with do require and do trigger Chapter 343, Revised Statutes, the environmental
- So, Hawaii Revised Statutes, HRS 205, and our administrative rules chapter 15-15 govern how the Land
- The contents of petitions, the form and contents, are set in our administrative rules, chapter 15-15,
- To either have gone through the chapter 343 environmental review process, or they have to show us that
- For instance, one very active group is the Hawaii chapter of the AIA.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- education as a teacher. a CTA member, an SLCTA site and executive board member, of the student CTA chapter
- I am also a member of the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Alameda County chapter and the Alameda
- County chapter of APALA opposes this bill.
- Church, Sacramento Area Peace Action, Sacramento BDS for Human Rights, Sacramento Chapter the National
- Democratic Socialists of America, San Francisco Chapter, Democrats for Palestinian Rights, Bay Area,
Committee:
House Education
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 24 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Quincy, reports that a precept be issued by the Speaker under the provisions of Section 141 of Chapter
- of Quincy, reports that a precept be issued by the Speaker under the provisions of Section 141 of Chapter
Summary:
The House opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up several routine matters reported by the Committee on Rules. It adopted a resolution filed by Representative Pacheco honoring Partners for Youth with Disabilities on its 40th anniversary after suspending the rules. The House also adopted an order from Speaker Mariano setting Tuesday, June 10, 2025, as the date for the special election to fill the vacancy in the Third Bristol District, again after a motion to suspend the rules.
Members then observed a moment of silent tribute for James Richardson of Shelburne, recognizing his long service as an elected assessor and tree warden and his contributions to the community. The House subsequently adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday at 11 a.m.
The session ended with a motion to adjourn, which was approved, and the House stood adjourned to meet Thursday next at 11 a.m. in an informal session.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 12 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Mariano of Quincy that the precept be issued by the Speaker under the provisions of Section 141 of Chapter
- Mariano of Quincy that the precept be issued by the Speaker under the provisions of Section 141 of Chapter
Summary:
The House took up several routine matters reported by the temporary Committee on Rules. Members adopted resolutions congratulating Joseph G. Finn for his work to end homelessness in Massachusetts and recognizing February 3 as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Awareness Day. The chamber also adopted an order setting Tuesday, May 13, 2025, as the date for the special election to fill the vacant 6th Essex District House seat.
All of these items were handled by suspension of the rules and adopted without recorded opposition. The House then briefly recognized Governor’s Councillor Nora Dolan and her brother, Thomas Dolan, who was visiting the chamber.
Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and scheduled its next meeting for Thursday at 11 a.m., with a formal session and roll calls at 1 p.m. Democratic members were notified of a caucus at noon in Room A1.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- I know there's a current class action by a private group, but has there been any Chapter 93A unfair and
- Are you aware how many Chapter 93A unfair and deceptive business practice lawsuits have been brought
- General Law Chapter 93A, the consumer protection law, to sue the bad actors in the industry.
- Maybe we ought to have an oversight hearing on the Attorney General's failure to enforce Chapter 93A
- I'm Vic Mohenka, Director of the Sierra Club Massachusetts Chapter.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several energy-related bills, with the main focus on H. 3534/S. 2255, which would ban or sharply restrict residential third-party electric suppliers, and on related reform proposals. Supporters included the Attorney General’s office, municipal and regional planning officials, environmental justice groups, consumer advocates, and city officials from Boston and Chelsea. They argued that the residential competitive supply market has produced higher bills, deceptive sales tactics, auto-renewals into higher rates, and disproportionate harm to low-income residents, seniors, communities of color, and people with limited English. Witnesses cited AG reports estimating hundreds of millions of dollars in overcharges over time, described door-to-door and storefront marketing abuses, and said municipal aggregation programs have saved residents money while offering more stable rates. Several supporters said the Legislature should either ban residential competitive supply or adopt strong guardrails such as ending automatic renewals, banning incentive-based commissions, and capping rates relative to basic service.
Opponents or industry representatives from the Retail Energy Advancement League, Vistra, and Constellation argued that the market can provide savings, longer-term price stability, and value-added products such as renewable options and time-of-use offerings. They said Massachusetts has already improved consumer protections through DPU proceedings, that complaints are relatively few compared with the size of the market, and that a ban would eliminate consumer choice. They also defended direct sales and commissions as normal features of a retail market, while saying they would support additional protections, licensing, bonding, and stronger oversight of bad actors. Committee members pressed both sides on whether the market truly saves money, whether automatic renewals should be banned, and whether the AG’s proposed reforms would be enough.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 3972, a bill to extend utility shutoff protections during extreme heat, with Rep. Mindy Domb arguing that Massachusetts should treat extreme heat like extreme cold and protect customers facing financial hardship. Rep. Barrett also testified for H. 3450, a municipal broadband/right-of-way bill, arguing that communities need easier and cheaper access to utility poles and public rights of way to build municipal broadband. In addition, Senate Majority Leader Creem testified for S. 2239, which would bar utilities from recovering ratepayer funds for lobbying, promotions, trade association dues, and similar expenses. No votes were taken during the hearing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- But if you look at the numbers that we have in Chapter 141 camps, and keep in mind these are camps that
- that are laid out in Chapter 141.
- You, you said that was Chapter 141. Yes, correct. So, so it.
- Would you support requiring any camp operating in Texas to be a Chapter 141 camp?
- The ones we regulated under this chapter, sir, 375 as of July, end of 2024, 374.
Committee:
House Public Health
Keywords:
youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting, child neglect, mandatory reporting, background check, criminal history check, sex offender registry, CPR training, first aid, public health, child protection, camp operator, camp counselor, Health and Safety Code
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm the president of our FFA chapter. So looking forward to this committee. Awesome.
- And I'm the president of our FFA chapter. So looking forward to this committee. Awesome.
Committee:
House Business
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight
Transcript Highlights:
- a five-year waterfront permit with DCR, and they're seeking to enter into a lease agreement under Chapter
- 65 of the Acts of 2010. ...to enter into a lease agreement under Chapter 65 of the Acts of 2010.
- It's not impacted by the open space provisions of Chapter 274 of the Acts of 2022.
- that bring access to not rich people as well, we wouldn't be able to bring that type of access that Chapter
Summary:
The committee opened by explaining new attendance and public-testimony procedures, including that testimony would be recorded, livestreamed, and generally made public, with possible redactions for sensitive material. The chairs also noted that no committee rules were being formally adopted yet and that no votes would be taken during the hearing. Senator Collins briefly emphasized the committee’s oversight role on land takings and Article 97 issues, including concerns about proposed regulatory changes and the legislature’s constitutional role.
The first major bill discussed was H. 3324, concerning the former Christos site on Crescent Street in Brockton and a proposed transfer of state-owned land from DCAM. Representative Michelle DuBois, Representative Rita Mendes, Mayor Sullivan, the Metro South Chamber’s Chris Cooney, Catholic Charities’ Larry Mayne, and Brockton planning director Rob May all supported the bill, describing the parcel as long vacant and arguing it should be reused for a mixed-use project with Catholic Charities, including affordable/workforce housing, an early education center, food pantry, workforce development, and language classes. Several speakers said the project would help retain Catholic Charities in Brockton and bring tax revenue and community services. DuBois outlined expected amendments, including moving one parcel into a municipal sale partnership and changing a “shall” to “may” regarding a right-turn lane. Some members raised questions about whether a deed transfer to a nonprofit was preferable to a long-term lease and about affordability definitions, but the bill was generally supported.
Representative Connolly then testified on two Cambridge bills: H. 3308, relating to the Riverside Boat Club and a reconfigured DCR parcel boundary to support a lease with no loss of public space, and H. 3309, which would facilitate access to justice by preserving consideration of a vacant former probate court site for future court use. Senator DiDomenico supported the Riverside Boat Club measure and the broader goal of restoring court access in Cambridge. Members discussed accessibility, possible future court configurations, and the site’s prior use as an emergency shelter.
The committee then heard testimony on S. 2217/H. 2108 concerning Columbia Point and access around the UMass/Bayside area. Harbor Point residents, including Orlando Perrella, Michael Corcoran, Richard Fulham, and Miles Byrne, described severe traffic congestion, emergency-access concerns, and frustration with the UMass Building Authority’s handling of the site and prior community commitments. Senator Collins said the committee should consider seeking an SJC opinion, and possibly an Attorney General opinion, on Article 97 and public-access rights. After the in-person testimony concluded, the committee attempted to reach remaining virtual witnesses on S. 2217 but did not receive testimony. With no further witnesses, the committee adjourned without taking any votes.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there a particular section of Chapter 52, Title 67, that we were concerned about, or that... we were
- concerned about, or that prompts the need for this legislation, because it's a pretty big chapter?
- Yeah, Chairman Lakey, Senator Ruchti, I don't—I probably can't go in and quote you the direct chapter
- to the striking of that: the director shall not be subject to the entire provisions of Title 67, Chapter
Summary:
The committee first considered the gubernatorial appointment of Judge Rick Carnaroli of Pocatello to the Idaho Judicial Council. Carnaroli, appearing virtually, described his more than 20 years on the bench and said he wanted to help identify strong judicial candidates and support the judiciary. Senators offered favorable comments about his fairness and experience, and the committee voted unanimously to send the appointment to the floor with a recommendation for confirmation.
The committee then printed two RSs, RS 3761 and RS 3805, before taking up House Bill 803. Senator Doug Ricks explained that the bill would clarify that execution protocols are not subject to the Idaho Administrative Procedures Act and would extend confidentiality protections to firing squad executions, consistent with the state’s recent adoption of firing squad as an execution method. A Department of Correction director testified that the agency already treats itself as exempt from the APA and that the bill was intended to clarify legislative intent while preserving public posting of procedures. After limited public testimony, including one opponent, the committee voted to send HB 803 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee spent most of the meeting on House Bill 752, which Senator Ben Taves said would protect sex-separated private spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and showers by making it a misdemeanor, with a felony for repeat offenses, for knowingly entering an opposite-sex facility in certain government or public accommodation settings, subject to listed exceptions. Supporters argued the bill was needed to protect privacy and safety, while opponents said existing criminal laws already address misconduct and that the bill would criminalize transgender people and be difficult to enforce. Testimony included emotional accounts both for and against the measure, along with questions about enforcement, exceptions, and whether the bill was necessary. After debate, the committee voted to send HB 752 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 19 Feb 26th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 3 of Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2022 is hereby amended by striking out the figures 21,077.
- Section 3 of Chapter 133 of the Acts of 2022 is hereby amended by striking out the figures 21,780 and
- Marcy of Charlton moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: Section 94 of Chapter 93,
- Chapter 25 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by inserting after section 23 the
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- 21 establishes a new framework for virtual and hybrid education in Texas, replacing the existing Chapter
- 30A with a new Chapter 30B.
- So this would establish Texas Education Code Chapter 30B.
- They are enrolled in private schools, and so they're separate chapters of the education code.
Bills:
HB117
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education Mar 27th, 2025
S/C on Academic & Career-Oriented Education
Transcript Highlights:
- 2196 establishes a new framework for virtual and hybrid education in Texas, replacing the existing Chapter
- 30A with a new chapter.
- So this would establish Texas Education Code Chapter 30B.
- They're separate chapters of the education code.
Keywords:
early childhood education, task force, governance, Texas Education Agency, child care, education policy, virtual education, hybrid learning, school funding, average daily attendance, education technology, remote learning, education legislation, workforce development, adult education, high school diploma, industry certification, pilot program, gifted education, education support
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PBS Info Briefing - Thu Aug 28, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm Representative Garnish Shimizu, State Representative, District 32, which runs roughly from Fort Shafter
- Garnish Shimizu, state representative Garnish Shimizu, state representative district<00:11:10.560><c> 32
- c> runs</c><00:11:12.959><c> roughly</c><00:11:13.440><c> from</c><00:11:13.839><c> uh</c> district 32
- , which runs roughly from uh district 32, which runs roughly from uh Fort<00:11:14.320><c> Shater</c>
- following</c> and the core plan includes the following and the core plan includes the following chapters
Summary:
The House Committee on Public Safety held an informational briefing on hazard mitigation planning and recent tsunami and wildfire threats. Chair Dela Buladi opened by framing the meeting around the need for iterative disaster planning and lessons learned from events such as the Lahaina wildfires, the Puna Coast earthquake/tsunami, and recent wildfire activity. The committee heard first from Hawaii County Civil Defense Administrator Tomage Magno, who explained the federal and local hazard mitigation planning process, including the requirement for an active five-year mitigation plan to qualify for federal disaster funds. He described the plan as a living document built from prior plans, public and agency outreach, risk and capability assessments, and ongoing updates, with county departments, state agencies, and subject matter experts participating in the process.
Magno outlined several FEMA-related mitigation funding programs, including flood mitigation assistance, post-fire assistance, pre-disaster mitigation, revolving loan funds, and dam safety grants. He emphasized that the Hawaii County plan was recently approved by FEMA, that the county council approves the plan, and that the county reviews it annually with a formal revision process beginning in the fourth year. Members asked about how the plan tracks project status, how priorities and funding changes are handled, and whether federal funding programs might be affected by HR1; Magno said the county is proceeding on the assumption that funding will remain available and noted some sources have been reestablished. He also said the county encourages council participation in meetings and planning.
Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen then addressed the committee on DOT’s response to a recent tsunami threat, saying the agency had about four hours to prepare before the first wave arrival and was focused on its own operational response rather than the broader statewide planning process. In response to questions, he stated that FHWA funds cannot be used for evacuation routes, which is why prior legislative funding was important. Members also discussed specific mitigation projects such as fire breaks, bridge retrofits, and the Singing Bridge, with DOT noting that work is underway and that a replacement bridge upstream is being planned to carry traffic during repairs. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the informational briefing.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 114 Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Section 2B of Chapter 131, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the words...
- Section 5, Section 2B of Chapter 131, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out the words...
Summary:
The House began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then took up a series of Rules Committee reports, mostly extending committee reporting deadlines on various House orders and bills. These extensions covered committees including Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities; Economic Development and Emerging Technologies; Education; State Administration and Regulatory Oversight; Revenue; and Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. In each case, the House suspended the rules and adopted the orders without recorded opposition.
The Steering, Policy and Scheduling Committee then reported several bills for House consideration, including measures on critical incident leave, hostile architecture targeting unhoused individuals, the Salem licensing board, James J. O'Neill Park, the Boylston select board, and Milford’s authority to appoint a highway surveyor. The House suspended Rule 7A, ordered these bills to a third reading, and proceeded through the calendar.
On third reading and final action, the House accepted a governor’s recommended amendment to House No. 3912, which would increase the Marblehead Board of Health from three to five members, and then passed the bill as amended. The House also passed to be engrossed House No. 924 on the Great Barrington Fire District, House No. 4657 authorizing additional on-premises liquor licenses in Scituate, and House No. 1064 renaming the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund, after adopting an amendment offered by Representative Walsh. Finally, the House enacted House No. 4287 authorizing West Springfield to grant four additional off-premises liquor licenses, adopted an order to meet again Monday at 11 a.m., and adjourned to that time in informal session.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- And I'm the president of our FFA chapter. So looking forward to this committee.
- And I'm the president of our FFA chapter. So looking forward to this committee. Awesome. Thank you.
Committee:
House Business
Summary:
The Business Committee held an organizational meeting with roll call and introductions of a page and several new members. Ethan Cowell, a Bonner’s Ferry high school senior and FFA president who runs a cattle and lamb operation, introduced himself as the committee page. New members Rep. Mike Veeley and Rep. Rick Cheatham introduced themselves, and Vice Chair Kyle Harris said he looked forward to the committee’s work and to pursuing deregulation as a small business owner.
The chair outlined the committee’s approach for the session: keeping Idaho business-friendly, using an electronic paper list, coordinating IT help for OneDrive, and generally not meeting on Fridays unless workload increases later. He also asked for volunteers to proofread minutes, and Reps. Birch and Thompson agreed to do so.
During good of the order, Rep. Crane raised the idea of moving to a paper committee to support the logging industry and referenced a committee rule giving priority to members present at organization for hearing RSs. The chair confirmed that rule, and the meeting concluded with the committee organized and set to meet again on Monday.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Ways and Means General Fund Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Ways and Means General Fund
Transcript Highlights:
- After January 1, 2024, research and experimental expenditures for Alabama tax purposes under chapter
- 16 and chapter 18 of title 40 of the Code of Alabama 1975 shall not follow the provisions of That is
Committee:
House Ways and Means General Fund
Keywords:
judicial compensation, salary adjustments, district attorneys, Judges, local officials, district attorney, compensation, constitutional amendment, job security, Alabama Constitution, tobacco tax, heated tobacco products, heated tobacco, cigarettes, nicotine, vape alternative, smokeless tobacco, snuff, cigars, excise tax
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Financial Services Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- on or after January 1, 2024, research and experimental expenditures for Alabama tax purposes under Chapter
- 16 and Chapter 18 of Title 40, Code of Alabama 1975, shall not... ...Code of Alabama 1975 shall not
Bills:
HB163
Committee:
House Financial Services
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- It also moves, for all small rule chapters eight pages or less, to be moved into statute in that same
- It also moves, for all small rule chapters eight pages or less, to be moved into statute in that same
- Idaho agencies currently are required to periodically review rule chapters on a staggering eight-year
Committee:
House Ways and Means