Video & Transcript : 'Iowa Code 481A' :
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
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- code on remodels or the building code on substantial additions and new buildings.
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- adopt model codes on a six-year code cycle.
Committee:
Senate Labor
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Twenty One - Monday, February 16
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- He was finally elected mayor of Davenport, Iowa, in 2015. And yet, Mr.
- and Minnesota than I do Missourians, because I live on the Iowa border.
- place for updating that code without any future legislative action.
- Putting energy codes at 2009 puts us, rolls us back 17 years.
- Maryland Heights has upgraded their energy codes. St. Charles has updated their energy codes.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then approved the House Journal by roll call vote, 115-6. Members then used points of personal privilege to honor Redd Foxx for Black History Month and to remember former Mayor Frank Klipsch, followed by the introduction of a first-grade special guest page for the day. The chamber also received first readings of three bills on mental health efforts in public schools, public labor organizations, and state contracts with certain telecommunications companies, along with committee reports recommending passage of several bills.
The House then debated and passed several measures. A large vehicle-inspection bill, House Committee Substitute for House Bills 1838, 1692, 1695, 1983, 2036, 2662, and 2743, drew extended debate over whether inspections improve safety or impose unnecessary costs; it passed 104-43. House Bill 1917, a Jefferson County water district bill aimed at removing a local obstacle to a long-planned development, passed 148-2. House Bill 261, as amended, was approved 109-21 to require Missouri schools and universities to adopt nondiscriminatory policies protecting Jewish students from antisemitic harassment, using the IHRA definition as a guide while stating it would not limit First Amendment rights.
Members also passed House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2384, 92-61, which would limit local energy-code mandates and reduce housing construction costs, despite objections that it would preempt local control and roll back newer codes. The chamber then moved into perfection and took up House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2989, a major gaming-regulation bill intended to legalize and regulate video lottery terminals and crack down on illegal machines. Multiple amendments were adopted, including a $250-per-terminal fee dedicated to developmental disability services, local opt-out and operating-hour provisions, a shorter grace period for existing machines, property-tax language, a 21-and-over restricted area requirement, a larger warning label, and a historical funding provision for the steamboat Arabia. Debate continued on the bill and its amendments, with supporters emphasizing regulation, local control, and new revenue, and opponents warning about gambling expansion, enforcement problems, and social harms.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Ways and Means Research Analyst: House Bill 2785 conforms the state statutes to the Internal Revenue Code
- This bill applies the Trump tax cuts to Arizona's tax code and saves taxpayers $440 million.
- Well, the only reason that worked out well was you conformed completely to the 2018 tax code.
- It applies the Trump tax cuts to the Arizona tax code, and we should do that.
- This bill also conforms state statute to Section 529 of the IRS code, as mentioned.
Keywords:
individual income tax, subtraction, Arizona Revised Statutes, retirement benefits, adoption costs, charitable contributions, health insurance, premium payment, Arizona State Retirement System, contingent annuitant, long-term disability, benefits limitations, disability compensation, social security, retirement system, elected officials, ASRS, eligibility waiver, age 65, taxation
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Bills:
HB150
Committee:
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions
Keywords:
improvement district, special assessment, assessment lien, public infrastructure, bond financing, bond interest rate, county commission, tax assessor, tax collector, judge of probate, ad valorem tax, tax lien, tax sale, foreclosure, delinquent taxes, municipal finance, public improvements, infrastructure financing, collection enforcement, property lien
TX
Committee:
House Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Keywords:
construction, wildlife impact, height restrictions, national wildlife refuge, environmental regulations, HB 3887, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Parks and Wildlife Code, performance bond, payment bond, contractor bonding, public works, construction contracts, public building, procurement, bid security, subcontractors, suppliers, contractor payment protection, project completion
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Kelly Loeffler, of Georgia, to be Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Jan 29th, 2025 at 02:30 pm
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- SBA employees stay home, they also added positions in Washington, D.C., while stripping offices in Iowa
- In Iowa, Main Street is in trouble, and I hear from my colleagues that this is true in their states across
- to focus on the underserved communities around this country, and to make sure that every single zip code
- Senator Cantwell, and I would enjoy working with you on that as well because, yes, in the state of Iowa
- A home of one size in Iowa is much cheaper than and a home on the coast, but it's still someone's home
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Financial Services Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Once the victim follows the prompts on the kiosk to set up an account, they're usually given a QR code
- Instructive, I think, for the committee when we think about this is the experience in Iowa.
- That's the finding of the Iowa Attorney General.
- Understanding this is under litigation, but the Iowa Attorney General, not exactly a liberal state, I
- Understanding, this is under litigation, but the Iowa...
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Financial Services
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on several financial services bills, with the main focus on cryptocurrency kiosk regulation, financial literacy, and earned wage access. Legislators and witnesses described widespread crypto-related scams targeting older adults, often involving impersonation, urgency, spoofed phone numbers, and rapid transfers through kiosks that are difficult to trace or recover. Supporters of the kiosk bills said Massachusetts needs licensing, registration, transaction limits, warning notices, receipts, refund protections, and other safeguards; some also urged a “pause” or hold on transactions to give victims time to reconsider and allow law enforcement to intervene. The Attorney General’s office, AARP, local law enforcement, and several prosecutors and sheriffs backed the consumer-protection approach, while Bitcoin Depot supported a narrower regulatory framework but opposed low fee caps and strict daily limits, arguing they would function like a ban and reduce legitimate use.
Witnesses from Waltham police, Middlesex and Essex County law enforcement, and the AG’s office said crypto scams are growing quickly, losses are often unrecoverable once funds move, and current tools are limited. They described cases involving elderly victims losing thousands of dollars, and said warnings alone are not enough because scammers keep victims on the phone and guide them through the process. Some witnesses said a temporary hold or refund mechanism has worked in at least one case, while others emphasized that transaction limits and visible disclosures could reduce harm even if they do not stop fraud entirely. The AG’s office also said it would submit written opposition to separate earned wage advance legislation, while DailyPay testified in support of that bill, saying earned wage access helps workers bridge short-term gaps without debt or credit reporting.
The committee also heard support for mandatory financial literacy education from Representative Jim Hawkins, who said high school students need instruction on credit, debt, and inflation before they enter adulthood. In addition, the committee took testimony on litigation financing bills from insurance industry representatives, who argued for disclosure and regulation of predatory litigation lending and warned about foreign interference and reduced plaintiff recoveries. No votes or final actions were taken during the hearing; members asked questions throughout, and the chair noted the need to move testimony along because of time constraints.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the nomination of Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture. Jan 23rd, 2025 at 09:00 am
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- the dais, and it won't be a surprise to you, but another area that is critically important for my Iowa
- I look forward to hosting you in Iowa on an ag and biofuels tour, and I would welcome your family as
- We're not Iowa. We are specialty crops, right?
- No one should go hungry in America, no matter what zip code or area code they live in, or how much money
- who's on the farm, and having those agencies and their employees in places like Kansas, Missouri, Iowa
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- These are terms that are already defined in code.
- So, we tried to stick with terms that have already been defined and adopted under code.
Bills:
HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328 , HB348 , HB106 , HB347 , HB54 , SB118 , SB167 , SB195 , HB260 , HB263 , HB328
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
Keywords:
bail reform, illegal aliens, violent offenses, pretrial detention, flight risk, court hearings, doxing, personal identifying information, harassment, online safety, law enforcement, public servants, penalties, consumer protection, illicit material, private rights, digital privacy, nonconsensual distribution, incarceration, pregnancy
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate County and Municipal Government Committee Feb 5th, 2025
County and Municipal Government
Transcript Highlights:
- Louisiana Arizona New as uh Louisiana Louisiana Arizona New as uh Louisiana Louisiana Arizona New York Iowa
- it is already pass in their York Iowa it is already pass in their York Iowa it is already pass in their
- understand that part I mean how so I understand that part I mean how many places are we have now where code
- many places are we have now where code many places are we have now where code cases are solved by a
Committee:
Senate County and Municipal Government
Keywords:
SB82, warrant recall, outstanding warrants, stale warrants, misdemeanor warrants, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor, municipal magistrate, circuit court clerk, criminal procedure, court administration, docket cleanup, warrant audit, law enforcement notification, domestic violence, sex offense, weapons offense, deadly weapon, dangerous instrument, felony-related charges
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Iowa seek recognition? Iowa seek recognition?
- ,</c><01:52:39.119><c> where</c> family farm near Leland, Iowa, where family farm near Leland, Iowa,
- </c> that defined the state of Iowa. that defined the state of Iowa.
- We’re veterans, and we’re committed to serving Iowa.
- The Uniform Code of Military Justice is clear.
Keywords:
Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl, MVP, football, victory, sports, community, Olympics, Paralympics, Team USA, 2026 Games, Athletics, International competition, Sportsmanship, Unity
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee Feb 5th, 2026
Agriculture and Forestry
Committee:
House Agriculture and Forestry
Keywords:
environmental regulation, federal standards, scientific evidence, water quality, administrative law, income tax, tax exemption, Alabama tax code, Section 40-18-3, civilian employees, Department of Defense, DoD, Armed Forces, military pay, combat zone, deployment, National Guard, Reserve components, emergency response, federal employees
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Banking and Insurance Committee Jan 14th, 2026
Banking and Insurance
Bills:
SB19
Committee:
Senate Banking and Insurance
Keywords:
SB19, prostate cancer, prostate cancer screening, PSA test, digital rectal exam, preventive screening, health insurance mandate, no cost sharing, copay, deductible, coinsurance, high-risk men, African American men, men over 50, men over 40, family history, genetic marker, health benefit plan, insurer coverage, Alabama insurance code
TX
Committee:
House Corrections
Keywords:
community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Then, 42A.055, and for the record, this is of the Code of Criminal Procedure, lays out when a jury can
- But if we took the language in her bill and dropped it under the Government Code section 508.145(D2),
- And put it over to the Government Code.
- Drop that under the Government Code, section 508.145, subsection D2.
- They list a lot of different sections of 4904, 4905, and 4906 of the Penal Code.
Committee:
House Corrections
Keywords:
community supervision, repeat offenders, intoxication, Texas Penal Code, criminal justice reform, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, mental health, trauma, jailers, law enforcement, occupational health, diligent participation, state jail felony, time credits, rehabilitation programs, de-escalation
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under the current transportation code, judges are not allowed to have tinted windows in their vehicles
- However, Committee sub for HB 1126 amends Section 547.613B of the Transportation Code, allowing vehicles
Committee:
House Transportation
Keywords:
cultural attractions, highway signs, Texas Department of Transportation, travel guidance, Museum of the Big Bend, traffic control, tourism, sunscreening devices, motor vehicle, judicial specialty license plate, vehicle safety, Texas Transportation Code, disability, parking, Governor's Committee, mobility impairment, disabled veterans, legislative recommendations, license plates, vehicle registration
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- invasive surgery" appears, and it is the only time this phrase appears in the entirety of Minnesota Code
- We also serve Blue Earth County, and our service extends to the south border with Iowa and South Dakota
- Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin are all allowed to have injectables.
- Is this above and beyond North Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin?
- I'm a certified nurse midwife living in Fairmont, Minnesota, way down by the Iowa border.
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
AGR Public Hearing - Wed Mar 19, 2025 @ 9:30 AM HST
Agriculture & Food Systems
Transcript Highlights:
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- And they said, well, it's very simple: we just changed our procurement code.
- And they said, well, it's very simple: we just changed our procurement code.
- And they said, well, it's very simple: we just changed our procurement code.
- And they said, well, it's very simple: we just changed our procurement code.
Committee:
House Agriculture & Food Systems
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on H.F. 4188 - Omnibus Commerce and Consumer Protection - Part 2 - 05/12/26
Transcript Highlights:
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- Madam Chair, Chair Jeske, Chair Jeske, the code is compensated as the code.
- We may be your code is at this level.
- Um, but there isn't a—we're not paying the person based on the code.
- </c><00:42:18.560><c> We're</c> person based on the into code. We're person based on the into code.
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on a health insurance/home care nursing provision and on other consumer protection items. Nick Keis and Emily Walters, both parents of medically complex children, testified that commercial health plans had recently begun capping home care nursing as if it were intermittent home health visits, which they said was contrary to Minnesota law and legislative intent dating to 2010. They described severe impacts on their families, including hospitalizations, loss of nursing coverage, strain on waiver budgets, and the risk of children being forced out of the home and into institutions. Representative Bierman echoed that the bill was a straightforward clarification of existing law, not a new mandate or added cost, and a staff member later cited the statutory definition of home care nursing as ongoing, continuous nursing services that cannot be met through intermittent or visit-based care. The committee also discussed the practical difference between home health visits and private duty/home care nursing, with testimony emphasizing that the latter is medically necessary, assessed, and not unlimited in practice.
Laura Sales of the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office testified on changes to the Consumer Protection Restitution Fund (CIPRA). She said the fund has begun distributing restitution, starting with consumers harmed by the closure of Woodbury Dental Arts, but that current statutory language limits the office’s flexibility to prorate payments. She asked for an amendment allowing the AGO to distribute available funds more equitably so more eligible consumers can receive some payment, rather than requiring full payment to the oldest claims first.
Annette Meeks, representing Citizens Against Gambling Expansion, testified in support of banning sweepstakes gambling in the Commerce Committee omnibus report. She argued that online sweepstakes casinos are an illegal gray-market form of gambling, cited rapid growth and billions in revenue, and said other states have acted through enforcement and legislation to stop them. She urged the committee to include language from Senate File 4474 to clarify state law and prohibit sweepstakes gambling. No votes were taken in the portion of the meeting shown; members mainly asked questions and received testimony.
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Finance and Taxation General Fund
Committee:
Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund
Keywords:
county housing authority, public housing, housing authority, affordable housing, low-income housing, mixed-use development, community facilities, subsidiary, affiliate, public corporation, municipal tax exemption, deed tax, mortgage tax, probate fee, bond financing, housing project, urban redevelopment, rural housing, public-private partnership, eminent domain