Video & Transcript Research : 'hidden fees'

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HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • >> No, it's about hidden fees in live ticket event sales. >> So that's a different bill. >> Yes, we're
  • with the FTC's rule on hidden fees so that enforcement will be straightforward if we have a state counterpart
  • to that rule. >> No, it's about hidden fees in live ticket event sales. >> Which... >> So that's a different
  • > rule<00:07:48.479> on<00:07:49.039> hidden<00:07:49.440> fees<00:07:50.319
  • > so<00:07:50.479> that as rule on hidden fees so that as rule on hidden fees so that enforcement
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committee took up Senate Bill 3019, which would cap ticket resale prices at face value for events in Hawaii and authorize DCCA to enforce violations. DCCA’s Office of Consumer Protection opposed the bill and said it preferred a ticket transparency approach focused on upfront disclosure of fees, while supporters argued the measure would curb scalping, bots, and extreme markups. Testimony from the National Independent Venue Association and a concert promoter emphasized that resale does not add inventory and said the bill would protect consumers; committee members questioned DCCA about enforcement and cited examples of very high resale prices for local concerts. No vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair said the measure would be moved along for further consideration. The committee then heard Senate Bill 3311, which would create the Strengthen Hawaii Homes Program within DLNR to fund fire-mitigation grants for residential property owners. DLNR supported the bill, saying the need is immediate and that the program is modeled on successful mainland efforts, though the department said it ultimately belongs under the State Fire Marshal once that office has capacity. DCCA’s Insurance Division submitted written comments only. The measure was received without further action in the excerpt. Senate Bill 2979, authorizing DLNR and community-based organizations to enter community co-management agreements for state lands, drew broad support from OHA, community groups, and several individuals, who said the bill would formalize partnerships, strengthen shared responsibility, and help community stewardship efforts. Testifiers clarified that the bill does not require 65-year agreements and said the term should be left to DLNR’s discretion. The committee then moved on without questions or a vote shown in the excerpt. Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 2351 on the state park special fund, which would allow DLNR to use fund monies for environmental protection programs. DLNR’s state parks administrator opposed the bill, saying the special fund is already fully committed to urgent maintenance and infrastructure needs across an aging park system, and warned that diverting money would weaken the fund’s ability to support parks. The Tax Foundation also submitted written testimony, and a community witness opposed the measure for similar reasons. The excerpt ends as the committee begins Senate Bill 2918, which would require HCDA to establish a community action center in Chinatown; HCDA’s executive director expressed concern about jurisdiction and said the city and county should continue leading that work.
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:
  • My ultimate goal is to carve out the Medicaid pharmacy benefit and bring it back to the fee-for-service
  • , and would subject the offender to potential double or triple damages, plus reasonable attorney's fees
  • That's because PBMs and insurers keep the negotiated rebates hidden, and the savings never reach the
  • They impose burdensome fees on health systems and they lower reimbursement rates for these same health
  • They've also increased chargebacks and additional fees, in addition to forcing patients to use chain
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee held a lengthy hearing on a large docket of pharmacy and drug-pricing bills, with most testimony focused on PBM reform, 340B drug discount program protections, specialty medication access, and medication adherence. Chair James Murphy and Senator Paul Feeney opened the hearing and took testimony from legislators, patient advocates, pharmacists, health center leaders, industry representatives, and policy groups. Several speakers described delays, denials, high out-of-pocket costs, and pharmacy closures tied to PBM practices, while others emphasized the importance of community health centers and independent pharmacies in serving patients. On the 340B program, supporters including Senator Eldridge, Senator Payano, Community Care Cooperative, Fenway Health, the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, and several community health center leaders argued that bills such as H. 1107 and S. 819 would stop discriminatory PBM and manufacturer practices, preserve contract pharmacy access, and protect safety-net providers that say they reinvest savings into care, pharmacy expansion, interpreter services, behavioral health, and other services. Opponents including PhRMA, the Community Liver Alliance, and a public policy analyst argued the program lacks transparency and accountability, has grown beyond its original purpose, and may benefit large hospitals and for-profit entities more than low-income patients. They urged more reporting and oversight rather than expanding protections. On PBM reform, testimony supported bills including H. 1157, H. 1234, S. 724, S. 831, and related measures that would require rebate pass-through, ban spread pricing, limit steering to PBM-owned pharmacies, and improve reimbursement for community pharmacies. Independent pharmacists and patients said current PBM practices raise costs, create administrative burdens, and threaten access to local pharmacies. PCMA, representing PBMs, opposed the reforms, arguing PBMs lower costs, that plan sponsors choose to contract with them, and that the Health Policy Commission and CHIA should complete their ongoing study before new mandates are adopted. The committee also heard support for H. 1322 and S. 734 on specialty medications, and for H. 781 and H. 1305 on medication synchronization to improve adherence. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

January 15, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • Preempted may be awarded attorney fees and costs. And I believe that was Senate Bill 280.
  • And the winner of that lawsuit can get their attorney's fees I don't know. reasonable.
  • Well, the website is free to them, so I don't understand why we were charging fees, right?
  • We're just charging a fee at that point.
  • So I don't... fee at that point.
Summary: The Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee held its first meeting of the 2025 session and focused on an overview of county and municipal home rule powers and state preemption. After roll call and member introductions, Chair Alex Rizzo and Vice Chair Griff Griffiths explained the constitutional and statutory basis for local self-government, the distinction between charter and non-charter counties, and how express and implied preemption limit local authority. Griffiths emphasized that home rule gives local governments broad power to address community needs, but the Legislature can override that authority through clear preemption, with courts ultimately deciding disputes. Representatives Holcomb and LaMarca added that local issues should generally be addressed locally first, but statewide standards can be appropriate when uniformity is needed or local action is ineffective. The committee then heard from a panel representing counties, cities, business, and construction interests: Ginger Delegal of the Florida Association of Counties, Carolyn Johnson of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca O'Hara of the Florida League of Cities, and Carol Bowen of Associated Builders and Contractors of Florida. Delegal and O'Hara argued that home rule is rooted in local autonomy, policy experimentation, and accountability to voters, and warned against broad or “vacuum” preemptions that remove local authority without replacing it with state regulation. Johnson and Bowen supported preemption when local rules create a patchwork that hurts statewide competitiveness, raises costs, or complicates business operations, citing examples such as labor rules, heat safety, permitting, and procurement preferences. The panel also discussed the 2023 local ordinances law, which requires business impact estimates and provides attorney’s fees in certain challenges, as a mechanism to resolve disputes locally before resorting to preemption. Members questioned the panel about the 2024 heat-safety preemption and how to protect workers in the absence of local ordinances. Business representatives said existing OSHA duties and industry best practices already require employers to provide safe conditions, while local governments and the state should avoid inconsistent standards across jurisdictions. Another discussion centered on construction permitting, licensing, and local boards that may slow projects and increase costs; Bowen suggested eliminating redundant local fees and barriers while preserving statewide licensing and enforcement against bad actors. No votes were taken, and the meeting remained informational, with the chair inviting continued discussion on when preemption is appropriate versus when local governments should retain authority.
IN

Indiana 2026 Regular Session

Friday, Feb. 27 part 1

Indiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ...education fund to be used for all higher institutions in Indiana, request a study of all court fees
  • There was nothing hidden from anybody at all.
  • Nothing hidden at all.
  • It's... presented during committee as well, nothing hidden at all.
Keywords: 964, all
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Cannabis Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • The money that Massachusetts makes off the taxes, the license fees, and the fines from the cannabis market
  • It does not raise taxes or fees.
  • There's good stuff hidden with bad stuff, and that's pretty nasty. Thank you very much, committee.
  • It's not being hidden.
  • City of Boston that describes what a fee may be, and it's not just because you want it, town.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on Cannabis held a hearing on a package of cannabis bills focused on equity funding, delivery expansion, advertising restrictions, medical use, first responders, and ownership limits. Testimony strongly supported S. 87/H. 184 to direct a larger share of cannabis revenue into the Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund and related equity programs, with speakers arguing the current funding is insufficient and that automatic transfers would better support businesses and communities harmed by the war on drugs. Several witnesses also backed H. 145/S. 89 to allow licensed cannabis delivery into municipalities that ban retail sales and to hotels, saying current rules unfairly limit social equity delivery operators and consumer access. There was also support for H. 176 on medical cannabis eligibility and S. 76 on cannabis use by first responders, while H. 177/H. 178 on new taxes drew opposition from several business owners who said the industry is already heavily burdened and overtaxed. A major point of debate was S. 94/H. 157, which would prohibit billboard advertising for non-prescription marijuana. Public health advocates, parents, and neuroscientists argued that cannabis billboards normalize use, are seen by youth, and are difficult to regulate effectively under the current 85% adult-audience standard. They urged a public health approach similar to tobacco restrictions. In contrast, several industry witnesses opposed further advertising limits, saying cannabis businesses already face strict marketing rules, billboards are privately owned, and additional restrictions would hurt small operators and raise First Amendment concerns. Some witnesses also criticized the proposed increase in ownership caps and consolidation provisions in the broader cannabis bill, warning they would favor large multistate companies over small and social equity businesses. Committee members asked questions about billboard ownership, enforcement of the current advertising rules, and the legal basis for restricting sign content. Witnesses and members also discussed the Cannabis Control Commission’s role, the difficulty of enforcing audience-composition standards, and whether delivery should be treated more like alcohol. No votes were taken during the hearing, and the chair noted that written testimony would continue to be accepted.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • She had so many hidden TikTok accounts that I was not aware of.
  • I wasn't aware of the five other accounts that she had hidden.
  • I wasn't aware of the five other accounts that she had hidden.
  • We would be able to utilize those Medicaid costs with that provider fee.
  • We actually are serving right now as the state's PBA for the fee-for-service Medicaid population.
Bills: AB52, AB76, AB163, AB388, AB483
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Taxes Committee Meeting - 2026-05-05

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • increases: metro area sales tax for housing, metro area sales tax for transportation, retail delivery fee
  • increases: metro area sales tax for housing, metro area sales tax for transportation, retail delivery fee
  • increases: metro area sales tax for housing, metro area sales tax for transportation, retail delivery fee
  • increases: metro area sales tax for housing, metro area sales tax for transportation, retail delivery fee
  • increases: metro area sales tax for housing, metro area sales tax for transportation, retail delivery fee
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Health and Human Services Feb 6th, 2026 at 08:33 am

House Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • According to the Medicaid fee schedule, the effective date was January 1, 2015.
  • We have no influence or ability to influence. ...fee schedule, which is set by the feds.
  • In our FIR, it says that they are reimbursed at 100% of the Medicare fee schedule.
  • Actually, Representative, we are paying 150% of the Medicare fee schedule.
  • Over time, that hidden burden... Long after the shift has ended.
Keywords: 996, all
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

House Chamber - Tue Apr 14, 2026, 9:00AM HST - Day 44

Hawaii House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we need to remember and realize that there are real hidden bad actors that need to be uncovered.
  • And we need to remember and realize that there are real hidden bad actors that need to be uncovered.
  • We shouldn't be using student tuition and fees.
  • <01:50:27.400> to the use of student tuition and fees to the use of student tuition and fees
  • And if they lose, they get stuck with the attorney fees for the moneyed institution.
Keywords: 910, house, all
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Insurance Jun 4th, 2026

Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • Where we're not paying a facility fee, so we're trying some things like that.
  • We used to have a health insurer fee that we had to pay. That has gone away.
  • on top of a physician's fee.
  • And how much is the fee do I have to pay the broker?
  • fee, so that uninsured folks are able to get their medicines.
Keywords: 1184, house, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee 2/26/26

Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • And that's not being hidden.
  • That on-site OE would have a $12 additional fee.
  • So you can have a $12 additional fee.
  • see that it it's it follows that fee see that it it's it follows that fee schedule<00:32:06.799>
  • <00:32:19.600> we you can see here the permit fees we you can see here the permit fees we
Bills: HF624
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 6th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and disposition of fees.
  • They can't threaten with attorney fees.
  • They can't threaten with attorney fees.
  • You go all the way to the checkout, and then they say, oh, $20 mandatory fee. $5 mandatory fee, whatever
  • Representative Cruz says the fees are still there, but the device would make it easier to impose fees
Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/14/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Lord, giver of life, we live in a confusing world where truth is often hidden.
  • cryptocurrency; SB 1044, property tax exemption, virtual currency; SB 1045, blockchain technology tax fee
  • status reporting; SB 1052, assisted living, hyperbaric oxygen therapy; SB 1053, concealed weapon permit fees
Keywords: 1182, all
Summary: The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then established a roll call showing 28 members present and two excused. The journal from January 12 was approved, and several guests were introduced, including representatives from CSG West and NCSL, Tucson Electric Power/UniSource Native business resource group members, Yaqui community guests, students from Marcos de Niza High School, and the mayor of Guadalupe. Senators also offered remarks honoring former Attorney General Mark Brnovich with a moment of silence. A major ceremonial item was a proclamation and flag presentation honoring the life and service of Amaya Curley, presented by Senator Hatathlie. The proclamation recognized Curley’s Navy service, her cultural values, and her impact on family and community, and her family was introduced in the gallery. The Senate also recessed briefly for the presentation of an Arizona state flag flown over the Capitol in her memory, accompanied by a certificate from the Secretary of State. On floor business, the President Pro Tem announced extended deadlines for opening Senate folders and for bill introduction sets. The Senate received a House message consenting to adjourn the legislature from January 15 until January 20, and the chamber adopted a motion to accede to that request. The clerk then read a long list of second-reading bills and resolutions covering elections, education, health care, firearms, taxation, transportation, immigration-related reporting, public records, and other topics. No bill votes were taken during this portion beyond the adjournment-related motion, and the Senate later adjourned until January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

S/C on Transportation Funding Apr 28th, 2025

S/C on Transportation Funding

Transcript Highlights:
  • local spending, we spend over $10 billion a year from general taxpayer funds, not gas taxes or vehicle fees
  • , to build and maintain our roads, on top of another $10 billion or so that comes from user fees.
  • These figures, however, don't account for the hidden costs, including the billions in economic impact
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on the Judiciary Jun 21st, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Joint Committee on the Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • In 2019, I learned that there was at least one hidden camera.
  • In 2019, I learned that there was at least one hidden camera pointed into the women's locker room at
  • She also said that if I got sued, even if I won, I would get buried in legal fees.
  • It protects our children now in the Commonwealth by exposing hidden predators.
  • And it certainly won't cover my student loans after the lawyer's fees are taken out.
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The Joint Committee on the Judiciary held a lengthy hearing on a wide range of bills involving domestic violence, sexual assault, child sexual abuse, trafficking, victim compensation, and related criminal justice reforms. Testimony focused on measures to support survivors and close perceived legal gaps, including bills to protect domestic violence survivors in child welfare proceedings, expand victim compensation for homicide families and trafficking survivors, create a DNA exception to the rape statute of limitations, eliminate or extend statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, and strengthen laws on upskirting, sexual abuse by adults in positions of authority, and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. Several speakers also addressed bills concerning vulnerable adults, harassment and custody-related abuse, and early evidence kits. Witnesses included legislators, prosecutors, advocates, and many survivors who described personal experiences with abuse and barriers to justice. Supporters argued that current laws often leave survivors without meaningful remedies, especially where consent, reporting requirements, evidentiary rules, or statutes of limitations prevent prosecution or compensation. Prosecutors and advocates said the bills would clarify vague statutes, increase penalties in some cases, and better reflect the realities of coercion, grooming, trafficking, and delayed reporting. Some testimony also urged amendments, including changes to victim compensation reporting rules and clarifications to avoid unintended conflicts with other wage-recovery laws. No committee votes or final actions were taken in the hearing itself. The chairs emphasized strict time limits, respectful conduct, and the submission of written testimony, and several witnesses were called out of order to accommodate the large number of speakers.
NY

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York State Senate Session - 05/27/2026

New York Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Could you explain the fee and what it will do? >> So, through you, Mr.
  • President, so, is this a fee that is unique to harness racing or also the same fee for thoroughbred racing
  • SO, IS THIS A FEE THAT IS UNIQUE TO HARNESS RACING OR ALSO THE SAME FEE FOR THOROUGHBRED RACING?
  • ADDITIONAL STATES BECAUSE OF ADDITIONAL FEES LIKE THAT 1234.
  • Fines and fees. Traffic enforcement cameras. And, of course, congestion pricing.
Keywords: 993, senate, all
Summary: The Senate opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an invocation, then approved the prior day’s Journal and moved into motions, resolutions, and budget-related business. Senator Gianaris called up Senate Print 5898A for reconsideration; the Senate voted 59 ayes to restore the bill to the third reading calendar. Several amendments were also received on third-reading bills, and the Finance Committee was called into session while the chamber proceeded with resolutions. The Senate adopted Resolution J.2106 recognizing Second Chance Month and the mental health impacts of incarceration, with Senator Brisport speaking in support and a guest from the community recognized in the chamber. The body also adopted Resolution J.1492 designating May 27, 2026, as Taiwan Heritage Day, with remarks from Senators Sepúlveda, Stavisky, and Liu highlighting Taiwanese contributions to New York and expressing support for Taiwan amid current geopolitical tensions. The Finance Committee then reported several budget bills, including Senate Prints 9003D, 9004D, 9007C, and 9009C, which were moved to third reading. The remainder of the session focused on the supplemental and controversial budget calendars, especially tax and spending provisions. Senators debated the “Protecting Our Wallets” energy rebate, with supporters describing it as a one-time check for eligible taxpayers and critics arguing it was too small and not tied directly to utility bills; the chamber accepted the message of necessity and laid the bills aside. Members also debated extensions and changes to tax provisions affecting corporations, alternative fuel exemptions, Broadway and theatrical production tax credits, charitable deductions for certain 501(c)(3)s, nicotine pouch taxes, a new New York City pied-à-terre tax, and a standardbred horse-racing testing fee. Several senators criticized the budget as raising costs or favoring certain industries, while supporters defended the measures as revenue-raising, affordability, or public-health policies. No final votes on the controversial budget bills are shown in the excerpt beyond procedural rulings, adoption of the resolution calendar, and acceptance of committee reports.
NJ

New Jersey 2026-2027 Regular Session

Assembly Session Jun 30th, 2026

New Jersey House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • They're tired of hidden fees and possible cancellation systems, shrinking products, and apps that seem
  • Independent taxable entities and are subject to taxes and fees.
  • States can impose these fees, and that's exactly...
  • This bill imposes an 8% fee on detention.
  • Hidden inside this massive spending bill is more than 100.
Keywords: 1146, all
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate and Governmental Affairs May 12th, 2026

Senate & Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • If they decided to run again, would they have to actually pay qualifying fees again, all of those things
  • And I think that while many people don't think they hate, that there's hidden hate in their hearts.
  • Upon completing my studies at Tuskegee University, my family and friends dubbed me the uptown hidden
  • Uptown Hidden Figures, because I started my career at NASA.
  • have not heard, or is not being, I don't think, told to the masses about these maps, one that is hidden
Bills: SB116, SB121, SB130, SB407
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

House Legislative Administration (02/19/2025)

Transcript Highlights:
  • owned by New Hampshire registration fees owned by New Hampshire residents<04:04:29.399> they<
  • There are fees that are a lot higher, of course, with larger locations.
  • They withdrew it, but it had a provision in it where information was to be hidden from parents.
  • <04:21:41.239> from<04:21:41.479> parents be hidden from parents be hidden from parents
  • for membership to meetings the fees for membership to those<04:33:10.359> associations<04:33:
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first dealt with scheduling and housekeeping, including a plan to take a hard break at 2:00 p.m. for an early bill, hold a brief executive session, and then continue with the remaining afternoon bills. The chair also noted the next likely meeting date would be March 12, when the committee expected to take up the remaining bills before crossover deadlines. The main substantive item was House Bill 142, which would recognize the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and related remembrance purposes. Prime sponsor Rep. Michael Moffett described the bill as a bipartisan measure revised to address earlier concerns, arguing that the flag honors fallen service members, can be personalized with names, and complements rather than detracts from the American flag. He said many other states have already adopted it and suggested the committee could amend details such as the number of days and locations for display. He also raised practical issues about flag dimensions and whether the bill should use "shall" or "may" for display requirements. Testimony was divided. Janine Nutter opposed the bill, saying she supports Gold Star families but objected because the flag resembles the Viet Cong flag and because she believes the American flag should remain the sole symbol representing servicemembers. Kevin Grady, representing the State Veterans Advisory Committee under RSA 115:8, also opposed the bill, saying the committee believes the American flag is the only symbol needed, while still praising the work of Honor and Remember in creating personalized flags for families. Committee members asked questions about where the flag would be flown, whether the State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen is already displaying it, and how the bill’s language would interact with cemetery policies and committee discretion. No vote or final action was taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Prohibiting entities from engaging in election activity 3/12/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • c> and<00:21:43.280> costs<00:21:43.520> from<00:21:43.679> the attorneys fees
  • money in political unlimited and hidden money in political speech,<00:24:21.919> I<00:24:22.240
  • You know, we hear a lot about how if we raise fees, we raise taxes, businesses are going to leave the
  • You know, we hear a lot about how if we raise fees, we raise taxes, businesses are going to leave the
  • You know, we we hear a lot about, um,<01:08:33.199> how, Um, how, you know, if we raise fees,
Keywords: 1183, house