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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Environment & Energy Jan 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- wonderful bill that helped address the southern resident killer whale population by providing good practices
- The practice is already being implemented in the policy.
- The practice is already being implemented in the policy.
- And we do consider it a technical fix, as it is already an industry standard and best practice to use
- I want to be very clear: we're appreciative and grateful for the collaborative spirit that we've had
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 2436, a technical fix to Washington’s oil tanker escort tug requirements in Puget Sound waters. The bill would require escort tugs to have either horsepower equal to 5% of the tanker’s deadweight tonnage or 3,000 horsepower, whichever is greater. Rep. Lekanoff and the Washington State Board of Pilotage Commissioners said the change aligns statute with existing rules and industry practice and supports protection of the Salish Sea and southern resident killer whales. No opposition was raised, and the hearing was closed without action at that point.
The committee then heard House Bill 2322, which changes Clean Fuels Program rules and tax incentives for alternative jet fuel. Supporters, including Rep. Dent, Sky Energy, 12, and the City of Moses Lake, said the bill would provide certainty for large-scale sustainable aviation fuel investment by changing the trigger for tax incentives and clarifying that certain renewable electricity, including hydro, can count as zero carbon. Ecology opposed the bill’s treatment of electricity accounting, saying it would weaken incentives for new renewable generation and could reduce the clean fuels program’s emissions benefits. U.S. Oil asked for additional clarification or changes to allow Pierce County participation or define “blender.” No vote was taken on the bill during the hearing.
In executive session, the committee passed several bills. Substitute House Bill 2343, dealing with discharge permits for publicly owned animal facilities, passed 21-0. Proposed second substitute House Bill 1420, creating a textile and apparel coordinating organization for a needs assessment, passed 12-9. House Bill 2426, allowing Pollution Control Hearings Board appeals to be heard by a single member or alternative panel by agreement, passed 19-2. Substitute House Bill 2271, expanding post-consumer recycled content requirements for certain plastic products, passed 12-9. Substitute House Bill 2215, adjusting Climate Commitment Act fuel supplier thresholds, passed 12-9. Substitute House Bill 2421, restricting 6PPD and certain substitutes in tires, passed 11-9 with one excused after an amendment to exempt rural eastern Washington was rejected. Action on House Bill 2301 and House Bill 2296 was deferred to a later meeting due to time constraints.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Child Committee Meeting - 2025-04-08
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- On line 868 is the governor's recommendation to reduce the Restorative Practices Initiative grant program
- and communities is an important change, as is the ability to use our public-private permanency collaboration
- through most recently, I still don't believe that cameras are going to achieve the goals or are a practical
- However, in practice, the out-of-home placement plan needs to be completed and signed. by the court before
- working with authors and DCYF to address the issue and ensure that the policy is achievable through practice
Bills:
HF2436
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Health Policy Apr 1st, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- , is reported favorably moving on to tab 12 Senate Bill. 998, a physician assistant and advanced practice
- This legislation allows physicians utilize physicians, assistants and advanced practice, registered nurses
- It and they must use evidence-based practices and procedures for pediatric emergency care.
- And I'm a practicing Army physician assistant here in Florida.
- I'm very concerned that in this bill, you are the sponsor and the bill itself is basically practicing
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We had a wonderful collaborative, amicable working relationship with him and with the Supreme Court and
- I do not make it a regular practice of interrupting the Chief Justice at the Supreme Court.
- can't go to your spouse and kids and explain the huge gap between what you could be making. minimal practice
- Before that, I was a practicing trial lawyer based out of Galveston County.
- resources the one I believe that they're offered access to is LexisNexis and that is a tool for practicing
Committee:
House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Mar 3rd, 2025
Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Transcript Highlights:
- We believe that we practice a rich have a rich tradition of professionalism. and sound regulation.
- We are very protective. of that designation and we believe that we practice efficiency and and proper
- We cooperate, collaborate. We do what we call joint exams.
- When they say it's already outside of best practices for sound fund, isn't that a concern?
- But he says very plainly, the current 28-year funding period is already outside of best practices.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- fierce independence and pride of having two separate nations together don't make that particularly practical
- <c> particularly</c> together don't make that particularly together don't make that particularly practical
- ><c> and</c><02:06:49.040><c> that's</c><02:06:49.760><c> that's</c><02:06:49.840><c> that's</c> practical
- That and that's that's that's practical.
- In both their code of ethics, they argue that pursuing research and evidence-based practices is an act
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Child Custody Review Task Force Feb 23rd, 2026 at 10:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now, we're sort of limited to motion practice, right?
- I practiced in Minnesota as well, so I was somewhat familiar.
- Motion practice has worked, and it's been effective.
- But I know South Central has at least one judge who's practiced, who practiced family law and has offered
- And again, I've practiced for, what, 18 years?
Summary:
The Child Custody Review Task Force met with a quorum, approved the prior meeting minutes, and reviewed a memorandum compiling member suggestions for possible legislation. The memo grouped ideas into topics including creation of a family court, expanded education for parents, attorneys, and judges, expedited hearings for parenting-time violations, limiting law enforcement involvement in custody disputes, creating parenting time expediters, and adopting more uniform court procedures. Members also discussed whether to form subcommittees, but the task force decided to continue working as a full committee rather than create subcommittees at this time.
The committee then heard testimony from Dr. John Perez, a mental health professional, who described his personal custody experience and his professional work with families he believes have been affected by parental alienation. He argued for stronger education, faster court response times, and better tools to address intentional interference with parenting time. Members questioned him about his case history, the concept of parental alienation, and whether specialized family courts or judges with family-law training could help. Dr. Perez said a dedicated family court and faster hearings would likely have helped his situation.
The task force spent substantial time discussing the possible creation of a family court. Judge Hovey supported the idea of a specialized family court or at least a study of one, saying family cases are distinct from ordinary adversarial litigation and that judges with family-law experience could better handle them. Several members agreed that a family court could improve consistency, expertise, and speed, but others cautioned that the task force’s current directive is focused on enforcement of existing orders rather than broader custody policy, and noted that voters had previously rejected equal shared parenting proposals. The group also discussed expedited procedures for parenting-time disputes, with Judge Hovey suggesting a 30-day hearing timeline may be workable.
On education, members generally supported requiring parents to complete a parenting education course and adding educational materials explaining court process, child support, and what judges can and cannot do. Mr. McLean suggested a short instructional video for litigants and more family-law education for judges and attorneys, while Ms. Moldenhauer said education could be incorporated into scheduling orders or mediation orders. Members also discussed the Parents Forever course, including whether it should be mandatory in all counties and whether cost is a barrier; no vote was taken on any of these proposals.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/17/2026 - House Natural Resources, Energy & Water
House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee of Reference
Transcript Highlights:
- possible to... ...commingled water sources in practice because it's not physically possible to separate
- So the department has serious concerns about the proposed practice of using groundwater for filling these
- types of bodies of water within... ...practice of using groundwater for filling these types of bodies
- These practices not only harm individual families, they erode public trust.
- But there are questionable practices and the information that I need that I feel I want to get.
Summary:
The committee heard several water and energy-related measures. SB 1200, as amended by a Griffin strike-everything amendment, addressed the Arizona Department of Water Resources’ treatment of certain “conduit lakes” in active management areas. ADWR testified neutral on the bill but opposed the amendment as written, saying it could grandfather in lakes that are currently in violation of the lakes statute and create water-management concerns. HOA and industry witnesses argued the bill would simply clarify and restore a prior interpretation for existing communities that rely on lakes to move groundwater and effluent for irrigation, while avoiding costly redesigns. The committee adopted the strike-everything amendment and then passed SB 1200 with a due pass recommendation by a 6-3 vote.
The committee then considered SB 1419, which would tighten consumer protections for residential rooftop solar sales and installations by adding disclosure, inspection, and contractor-responsibility requirements. County and solar-industry witnesses said the bill was the product of a lengthy stakeholder process and was intended to address misleading sales practices and roof-damage concerns, while noting additional floor amendments were still expected. The committee adopted the Griffin amendment and passed SB 1419 with a due pass recommendation by a 6-1 vote, with two members voting present. SB 1447, which extends certain groundwater withdrawal fee exemptions and fund deadlines in the Pinal Active Management Area, was supported by irrigation and municipal water users as a needed bridge for infrastructure and conservation efforts amid Colorado River uncertainty; it passed 7-1. SB 1560, increasing the maximum single loan from the water supply development revolving fund from $3 million to $20 million, was backed by WIFA as necessary to meet larger rural water project needs; it passed 8-1.
Finally, the committee heard SCM 1004, a memorial asking Congress to clearly define the EPA’s powers and duties. One speaker opposed it as unnecessary, but the memorial was approved on a 6-2 vote. The meeting then adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Local Government Feb 20th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- the best practice I think in this case would be to allow either residential or commercial within an
- This is a practical solution that can help projects pencil, particularly... you today is a compromise
- This is a practical solution that can help projects pencil, particularly Requirements.
- This bill is a practical step toward addressing this gap.
- We are proposing a practical solution: allow cities that act before February 27 to rebalance at least
Committee:
House Local Government
Keywords:
freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Jan 28th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Health Care & Wellness
Transcript Highlights:
- little bit broad, in such a way that they could create some unintended consequences for everyday practice
- These are not replacements for care, but they're basic parts of modern practice.
- These are kind of the basics of fair information practices.
- Licensed therapists are bound by ethical codes, scope of practice laws, confidentiality requirements,
- the tools are available to providers so that they can utilize them how they think best for their practice
Committee:
House Health Care & Wellness
Keywords:
healthcare, insurance, certification, state regulation, health plan, therapy, psychotherapy, mental health, regulation, professional standards, behavioral health, mental health crisis, crisis response, co-response, co-responder, first responder, EMS, emergency medical services, paramedic, EMT
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
December 10, 2025 - 03:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- or SaaS offerings and aligned with the governor's AI Bill of rights, which really are just best practices
- It's to do the 3rd year practice garden. That's where I did a lot of our folks doing it.
- We lose folks to private at of practice.
- And we know that we can't compete completely with private practice.
- And I see that my private practice all the time they call.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- In the House, this legislation is in direct response to alarming practices by certain state contractors
- Natural gas could be used in this way to provide a practical bridge to nuclear.
- But practical realities challenge these aspirations.
- These are professionals who have been practicing their occupation, and we should help them out.
- Finding the best practices, what works best.
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
licensing, reciprocity, regulation, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, interstate agreements, nuclear energy, advanced reactors, energy security, grant programs, Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office, HB 132, Texas Government Code Chapter 418, Public Information Act, confidential records, homeland security, foreign adversary, terrorism, critical infrastructure, emergency response, law enforcement
Summary:
The meeting was a thorough exploration of multiple bills, most notably focused on innovative energy solutions and public safety enhancements. Key discussions centered around HB14, which aims to bolster the state's nuclear energy capabilities through the establishment of a Texas Advanced Nuclear Energy Office. Senators and expert witnesses discussed the potential of nuclear power as a clean energy source and a strategic necessity for Texas's growth. There was strong support for the bill, with various stakeholders highlighting its importance for the future energy landscape. Additionally, other bills like HB132 addressed the need for enhanced confidentiality protections regarding sensitive information, while HB1584 sought improvements in power restoration procedures during emergencies. Overall, the committee engaged with multiple viewpoints, balancing innovation with safety and ethical considerations.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill is a step towards restoring trust, reining in harmful PBM practices, and putting patients first
- And I, and I don't think that that practice should continue.
- As a practicing clinician, I have had only one patient for whom IUD placement was minimally painful.
- Um, a, a pretty standard practice was you file them in September, you have conversations all the way
- So it is considered a best practice. And why is that?
Committee:
House Insurance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/25/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We worked collaboratively into these spaces that have now led us because these kids to say, "Maybe I'll
- We worked collaboratively into these spaces that have now led us because these kids to say, "Maybe I'll
- We worked collaboratively programming.
- We worked collaboratively into<00:29:28.240><c> these</c><00:29:28.440><c> spaces</c><00:29:28.840><c
- Using the materials that I brought and the skills we practiced, she talked and read patiently to him,
Keywords:
children, youth programming, needs assessment, community engagement, state funding, education, funding, school districts, state budget, rural schools, food support, Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, food shelves, grant funding, Minnesota FoodShare, early childhood, Head Start, education funding, developmental programs, literacy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee 2/13/25
Higher Education Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Our classes are really great at preparing our students to think critically, collaborate, do teamwork,
- Our classes are really great at preparing our students to think critically, collaborate, do teamwork,
- Our classes are really great at preparing our students to think critically, collaborate, do teamwork,
- Our classes are really great at preparing our students to think critically, collaborate, do teamwork,
- They want to build food sovereignty practices and energy sovereignty resources.
Committee:
House Higher Education Finance and Policy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> cultural practices. cultural practices.
- Kola Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of Hawaiian cultural practices and heritage, and we
- </c><01:18:29.840><c> of</c> this final rules and practice of this final rules and practice of procedure
- <c> them</c><01:37:36.320><c> for</c> collaborative relationship with them for collaborative relationship
- Similar to the medical board that licenses practicing physicians, our organization licenses practicing
Bills:
HB1846 , HB2205 , HB1802 , HB1571 , HB2047 , HB2434 , HB2426 , HB2361 , HB2395 , HB1712 , HB2544 , HB1619
Committee:
House Water & Land
Keywords:
coastal erosion, shoreline properties, regional planning, mitigation districts, sediment management, environmental impact, public access, community financing, shoreline erosion, emergency permits, coastal management, erosion control, Hawaii Revised Statutes, HB1802, conservation banking, conservation bank, mitigation banking, compensatory mitigation, incidental take permit, incidental take license
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 1846, relating to shoreline mitigation districts. DLNR and the Office of Planning opposed the bill, arguing it would improperly shift regulatory roles between the agencies and prioritize private land interests over public trust and natural and historic resources. Supporters, including the Shoreline Preservation Coalition, Kahana Bay residents, and Hawaii Realtors, said regional planning is needed to address severe erosion, especially in Kahana, and that better coordination between state and county agencies could help move stalled projects forward. Testifiers emphasized that shoreline conditions vary by area and that science-based, region-specific solutions are needed.
Members asked questions about whether existing law already allows regional planning and emergency shoreline responses. DLNR said it already has authority to process regional projects and cited an existing draft EIS for Kahana Bay that would proceed through normal permitting and public hearing channels. Supporters responded that the bill would provide a clearer regional planning framework and help communities facing urgent erosion impacts. No vote was taken on HB 1846 in the portion provided.
The committee then took up HB 2205, relating to emergency erosion mitigation. DLNR opposed the bill, saying it already has authority to issue emergency permits and had recently done so quickly for a collapsed sidewalk at Queen Surf Beach, and warning that the bill’s language could weaken Act 16 by changing a prohibition on shoreline hardening to a requirement to merely minimize it. Kahana Bay representatives and other supporters argued the bill would create a limited, regulated short-term pathway for emergency shoreline solutions while long-term plans are developed, and said current permits have expired or stalled, leaving dangerous sandbags and no practical relief. Additional testimony from a private homeowner stressed that erosion is threatening homes and that private owners are often bearing the cost of protecting public shoreline access. The discussion remained focused on balancing emergency protection, public access, and long-term shoreline management, and no final action was taken in the excerpt provided.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/19/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- In practice, a lot of them are held up by ongoing legal battles.
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- Um and then in practice completeness.
- Um and then in practice you<01:21:46.960><c> know</c><01:21:47.120><c> this</c><01:21:47.280><c> will
- lease cost guidance and issue practical lease cost guidance consistent<01:32:00.960><c> with</c><01:
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- together in the Grace needed to work together in the Grace needed to work together in the spirit of collaboration
- so that the spirit of collaboration so that the spirit of collaboration so that the needs of all alabamians
- they will Alabama it is my prayer that they will Alabama it is my prayer that they will remember to practice
- self-care remember to practice self-care remember to practice self-care emotionally and physically I
- field just so uh fields band practice field just so uh fields band practice field just so uh any of
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee Jun 12th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
Joint Oregon-Washington Legislative Action Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So it says as soon as practical, and for this study, we did assume that would be when tolls begin.
- Innovation is a collaborative effort.
- Innovation is a collaborative effort.
- It's collaborative by nature and by intention through the contract.
- The contract sets very clear expectations for collaboration, and typically you'll see, like in the one
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Sector partnerships is a national best practice and it presents one of the most effective uses of workforce
- 48.080><c> Holy</c> Fukunaga, Matt Prberg on behalf of Holy Fukunaga, Matt Prberg on behalf of Holy Collaborative
- 49.440><c> do</c><00:08:49.680><c> believe</c><00:08:49.920><c> we</c><00:08:50.160><c> did</c> Collaborative
- I do believe we did Collaborative.
- We thank your counterpart in the House for collaborating with you in coming up with this concept and
Committee:
Senate Economic Development and Tourism
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on a series of economic development, tourism, and tax measures. SB 2411 drew broad support from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, the University of Hawaiʻi, the Chamber of Commerce, and Retail Merchants, with one technical amendment suggested to change a partnership term from six to seven years. Members asked about implementation and annual costs, and the department said it would follow up with cost information. HB 2583 HD1, relating to economic development and a loan loss program, also received support, but DBED noted the state already has the CBED loan program and suggested the proposal could be placed under that existing framework rather than creating a new program.
HB 1612, based on business revitalization task force recommendations, was supported by DBED and several business and advocacy groups, including the Small Business Regulatory Review Board and Grassroot Institute. Testimony emphasized improving Hawaii’s business climate and using a ranking/reporting tool to measure progress, while one senator questioned whether the bill would simply fund another study instead of direct improvements. HB 1613, relating to HTDC, was supported by HTDC, the Chamber of Commerce, and startup and industry representatives who said a permanent marketing/branding specialist would help attract tech talent, founders, and investors; a member asked why the position was not in the budget, and HTDC said federal NIST funding uncertainty affected the request. HB 1614, also on economic development, was supported by HTDC and business groups, and members discussed whether the state was missing federal funds due to lack of matching dollars; HTDC said it was difficult to know, but matching funds could help leverage more federal grants.
The committee then took up HB 2590 on taxation for creative industries. The Motion Picture Association and Hawaii Film Alliance strongly supported the bill, saying it would correct GET treatment for payroll service companies, restore motion picture and TV production as manufacturing, and repeal a 2022 provision affecting qualified expenses; the Department of Taxation said it would provide revenue-impact information later. Finally, HB 1950 HD1 on the transient accommodations tax drew strong support from DBED, HTA, the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, hotel and resort groups, and others, who argued for a dedicated tourism marketing fund and said the state needs more stable, long-term marketing investment. The Tax Foundation opposed the special fund approach, arguing it would reduce legislative flexibility. Members pressed witnesses on the appropriate percentage for the fund, with HTA suggesting 10% to 12% of TAT collections, and the discussion focused on how marketing spending relates to visitor spending, tax revenue, and long-term tourism competitiveness.