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• You might want another cup of water, sir. Susan Gill speaking against.
• Your commitment to reducing unnecessary regulations supporting home-based providers and expanding before
• It prohibits local governments from assessing fees or regulating advertising on personal delivery devices
• It removes from the bill the provision prohibiting local regulation and advertising on personal delivery
• I said what I don't have in front of me is a list of all of the regulations and rules around all other

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 896 on school safety, which would expand the Guardian program to public postsecondary institutions, require active assailant response plans and threat management protocols, improve reporting and information sharing, and make it a felony to discharge a weapon within 1,000 feet of a campus. A late-file amendment by Senator Polsky was adopted to clarify that students who are also employees or faculty at a public postsecondary institution are not eligible for the Guardian program. The bill drew strong opposition from faculty, students, and gun-safety advocates who argued that more guns on campus would create confusion, weaken safety, and undermine campus police; supporters said trained guardians would improve deterrence and protection. After debate, the committee reported the bill favorably by a roll call vote. The committee then considered SB 1690 on child care and early learning services, which updates child care laws, reduces some regulatory burdens, and expands the Florida Education Foundation’s authority to fundraise for early learning from birth through VPK. Members discussed oversight of the related direct-support organization and the removal of certain notice requirements, while supporters from Moms Rising and other advocates said the bill would help families access affordable, high-quality child care and support home-based providers. One opponent argued the bill added more government regulation, but the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee passed CS for SB 118, a narrow bill on non-ad valorem special assessments for recreational vehicle parks, clarifying how assessments are calculated for RV spaces and campsites. The bill received supportive comments from RV advocates and was reported favorably without controversy. The committee then took up CS for SB 1220, the Department of Transportation package, which included provisions on seaports and airports, personal delivery devices, autonomous vehicles, broadband and utility permitting, and advanced air mobility. Amendments were adopted that revised research institute membership, limited some delivery-device provisions, and clarified cruiser light rules for law enforcement; after questions about utility preemption and PDD safety, the bill was reported favorably. Finally, the committee began hearing SB 1756 on medical freedom, which would require new vaccine educational materials, expand school-entry exemptions to include conscience-based objections, limit the Surgeon General’s emergency vaccination authority, and allow behind-the-counter ivermectin for adults with written information and liability protections. The bill drew extensive testimony from both supporters and opponents, with supporters emphasizing parental rights, informed consent, and vaccine injury concerns, and opponents warning about reduced immunization rates, public health risks, and the appropriateness of ivermectin provisions. The transcript ends during public testimony and debate on SB 1756, before final action on that bill is shown.

Transcript Highlights:

• Our subs have conducted joint NATO patrols in The waters off Greenland, Iceland, and the U.K. for many
• Historically, thousands of Federal regulations have been imposed each year as an added burden on the
• Agency guidance explaining these regulations to the public likely spans millions more pages.
• Still, year after year, disputes arise over whether regulators are basing their decisions on the best
• Before new regulations move forward, this bill makes Government just simply work better.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Monday, February 23, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• My recommendation of the former enforcement officer is to simplify the state's regulations and make it
• My recommendation of the former enforcement officer is to simplify the state's regulations and make it
• Moreover, the proposed 300-foot buffer restricts ATV trails near waters and wetlands.
• So explain to me how if the state enacts regulations, how does that support local control?
• ,</c><00:35:13.280><c> how</c> we the state enacts regulations, how we the state enacts regulations,

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process. Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.

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• your head and say, gee, this seems to be pretty broad, and there are some areas where we'd like to regulate
• It's always frustrated me that here in California, we are promulgating rules and regulations that by
• I'd like to thank the author for having ongoing conversations about FDA-regulated medical devices, which
• Local agencies have used ADS systems for decades, such as SCADA systems and water treatment, and are
• Management District, standards that would reduce smog-forming pollution from gas-powered furnaces and water

Committee: House Privacy and Consumer Protection

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Many clinics have had to get extra staff because of the regulations that we have in comp, yes.
• Many clinics have had to get extra staff because of the regulations that we have in comp, yes.
• So I also think that this unfairly singles out one segment of the retail industry for regulation.
• One day management instructed me to stack cases of water in front of the fire exit.
• So you were instructed to actually stack water in front of the fire door? Absolutely.

Committee: House Labor & Industrial Relations

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up Senate Bill 408 by Senator Myers, a workers’ compensation overhaul creating an all-claims medical database, requiring electronic reporting and billing, and setting up confidentiality, rulemaking, and penalties. Senator Myers said the bill was meant to modernize a paper-based system, speed injured workers back to care and work, reduce disputes through a more predictable fee schedule, address outliers and abuse, and generate reliable data for future fee-schedule decisions. Representative Melarine then offered a large amendment package combining portions of House Bills 780 and 1101 into SB 408, adding preliminary-determination procedures, changes to benefit durations, fraud language, and a deadline for the department to establish a fee schedule if no agreement is reached. Supporters said the package would create a more complete reform; opponents argued the additions were rushed, not germane, and would harm injured workers, especially those without lawyers, by adding technical filing burdens and stricter fraud consequences. After debate, the committee adopted the amendment package, then adopted a follow-up amendment removing the word “potential” from a fines provision and deleting the fraud section, and finally reported SB 408 with amendments on a divided vote. Testimony on SB 408 was sharply split. Proponents, including Alton Ashy and Trey Mustian, argued the bill’s transparency and data-collection provisions were the most important part, that the system needs a modern fee schedule, and that the added reforms would help control costs and speed payment. Opponents, including Shannon Lindsay and another injured-worker advocate, said the original bill was a good compromise but the added provisions changed its character and would disadvantage pro se claimants, remove materiality from fraud law, and reduce benefits for seriously injured workers. Committee members also questioned the timeline for the database and fee schedule, the effect of historical data gaps, and whether the reforms would help employers and injured workers alike. The committee ultimately agreed the bill still contained its core goals of faster care, predictable fees, anti-abuse measures, and modernization. The committee then moved to House Bill 585 by Representative Chasson, a workplace-violence/safety measure for small-box discount retailers. Chasson explained that the bill had been narrowed to require retailers to submit an existing written workforce safety plan, or develop one if they do not already have one, with no penalties attached. The committee adopted a substitute bill incorporating prior amendments. Representative Glorioso noted continuing concerns about civil-liability implications and the duty to protect against third-party criminal acts, but the bill was advanced from committee after the substitute was adopted.

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• Short-term rentals are regulated via ordinance at the local level.
• Most importantly, city attorneys who are in charge of enforcing local laws and regulations have the existing
• think most of the time the platforms work with local governments to find sensible short-term rental regulations
• have been a street vendor for at least 10 years, starting out by selling hot dogs, sodas, and bottled water
• I was begging for water, for help, for ice.

Summary: The committee heard multiple bills, with extensive discussion focused on short-term rental regulation, street vending, park/public safety financing, transit-oriented housing fees, and demographic data collection. SB 346 would require short-term rental platforms to provide local governments with listing addresses and related information to help collect transient occupancy taxes and enforce local ordinances; supporters argued cities and counties need the data to identify unlicensed operators and recover taxes, while opposition from platforms raised privacy and due process concerns and said administrative subpoenas already exist. The bill was amended and passed 7-0 to the Judiciary Committee. SB 635, the Street Vendor Business Protection Act, sought to protect street vendors’ personal information from being shared in ways that could expose them to federal immigration enforcement; supporters described raids and fear in vendor communities, and the bill passed 6-1 to Public Safety. SB 499 would clarify that certain park and recreation facilities designated in local safety or hazard mitigation plans can qualify for fee deferral exemptions when they serve emergency or public safety functions; supporters said parks can serve as fire buffers, evacuation sites, and recovery hubs, while some housing advocates sought a clearer nexus to development impacts. The bill passed as amended 6-0 to Appropriations. SB 358, which would modernize traffic impact fee rules to better reflect lower automobile trip generation for walkable, transit-oriented housing, drew support from housing and transportation advocates and passed 8-0 to Appropriations. SB 515, aimed at improving demographic data collection and reporting by local governments and state entities, passed to Appropriations on a 4-0 vote. The committee also took up SB 276, presented by Assembly Member Stefani on behalf of Senator Wiener, which would allow San Francisco to create a permit-and-enforcement system for the sale of commonly stolen goods on sidewalks. Supporters said the measure is needed to address fencing operations and protect legitimate vendors, while emphasizing it is narrowly targeted and not aimed at food vendors or permitted sellers. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 276, with supporters from the Mission street vendor community and San Francisco Public Works describing enforcement problems and the need for clearer rules and city resources.

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• they are claiming that they can't give the benchmark discount, they have to make their case to the regulators
• the fact that they are non-profit organizations that operate in residual markets and are heavily regulated
• I went out of my way for many years to water down my public expression of my experiences. ...to fit a
• The accompaniment of the language raises concerns that this would create already tricky waters with health
• They are regulated in how long they can drive, which doesn't exist in the rideshare universe.

Bills: HB778 , HB 1266 , HB1576 , HB2213 , HB2517 , HB2518 , HB2841 , HB3306 , HB3320 , HB3388 , HB3508 , HB3520 , HB3689

Committee: House Insurance

Keywords: credentialing, healthcare, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses, managed care, hurricane, windstorm, loss mitigation, grants, insurance discounts, property retrofitting, insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, board composition, coastal counties, property insurance, taxation, Texas FAIR Plan Association, premium taxes, maintenance taxes

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• Senate Bill 1623 is an update to the state charter for state Regulated credit unions.
• Regulated credit unions.
• I understand what you're saying, but would you agree that, much like water, which always finds a way,
• I understand what you're saying, but would you agree that, much like water, which always finds a way,
• Their regulations and rules. I'm sorry for clarification, Senator Bullard.

Bills: SB65 , SB248 , SB330 , SB378 , SB844 , SB1330 , SB1410 , SB1475 , SB1476 , SB1565 , SB1618 , SB1623 , SJR39 , SJR47 , SB2084 , SB1655 , SB1679 , SB2174 , SB1775 , SB1873 , SB1204 , SB1884 , SB1916 , SB1937 , SB1447 , SB1500 , SB2007 , SB2074 , SB1944 , SB2018 , SB1984 , SB2026 , SB2045 , SB2049 , SB2062 , SB2112 , SB2118 , SB2127 , SB2134 , SB2135 , SB2139 , SB2154 , SB1195

Keywords: SB65, naloxone, Narcan, opioid overdose, overdose reversal, opioid antagonist, emergency opioid antagonist, substance abuse services, harm reduction, public health, overdose prevention, good samaritan, civil immunity, criminal immunity, controlled substances, addiction treatment, fentanyl, opioid crisis, school overdose response, first aid

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• by Representatives Brown and Sirota and Senators Amabile and Kirkmeyer, concerning clean drinking water
• and making an drinking of drinking water and making an appropriation.<03:09:45.200><c> House</c><03:
• The department is tightening up the rules and regulations on these folks.
• </c><05:29:38.320><c> If</c> rules and regulations on these folks.
• If rules and regulations on these folks.

Keywords: 981, all

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• </c><00:47:36.319><c> because</c> I think it muddies the waters because I think it muddies the waters
• :47:51.200><c> that</c><00:47:51.440><c> is</c> introducing any regulation that is introducing any regulation
• Then it would muddy the waters.
• I don't know what that the waters.
• We don't regulate Medicaid.

Committee: Senate Health and Human Services

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• 11.040><c> of</c><06:14:11.200><c> Homeland</c> regulate the Department of Homeland regulate the Department
• The key point is we do not trust government officials to regulate themselves.
• The key point is we do not trust government officials to regulate themselves.
• The key point is we do not trust government officials to regulate themselves.
• To regulate themselves.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• >> Is it water or milk? >> I answer that question. Ask your question, [snorts].
• </c> &gt;&gt; Is it water or milk? &gt;&gt; Is it water or milk?
• </c> &gt;&gt; requirements and regulations. &gt;&gt; requirements and regulations.
• You're kind of stuck in the water or stuck in the mud at that point.
• You're kind of stuck in the water or stuck in the mud at that point.

Keywords: MS House Floor - 15 January, 2026; 10:00 AM, 925, all

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• Regulation is harm reduction.
• Who will regulate? Who will pay for the regulation? Who will regulate?
• House Bill 28 aims to regulate these substances, but regulation is not enough.
• They want regulation.
• : regulation.

Bills: SB 3 , HB28 , SB3

Committee: House State Affairs

Keywords: flash flood, flood warning, outdoor warning siren, emergency alert, disaster preparedness, flood mitigation, Hill Country floods, Texas Water Development Board, municipalities, counties, local government mandate, public safety, grant program, backup power, weather siren, emergency management, flood-prone area, warning system, hemp regulation, consumable products

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• Have some water. Use the bathroom. Have some cornbread.
• This bill doesn't just regulate space, it regulates identity.
• Regulates genitalia, and that's just wrong. It's hypocrisy at its worst.
• It creates another roadblock, another layer of regulation without permission.
• Entire organizations have been built and continue to thrive on regulating abortion, not ending it.

Bills: SB 8 , HB7 , HB15 , HB 265 , HCR 13 , SB 8 , HB 7 , HB 15 , HB 265 , HCR 13

Keywords: sex designation, restroom access, civil penalties, private civil right of action, women's privacy, abortion, healthcare, jurisdiction, civil action, qui tam, prohibition, state law, youth camp, safety regulations, advisory committee, child welfare, health standards, summer camp, camp safety, child abuse reporting

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• It would mandate changes to home care regulations to ensure that people diagnosed with ALS can access
• Assisted Living Advisory Council, which advises on the regulations so that both Mass Assisted Living
• , which is to provide. ...the goals enunciated in the applicable regulations, which is to promote the
• The Legislature at that time included specifically just the discharge and summary process regulations
• We're also required by these regulations to do 'I'm okay' checks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on several aging-related bills, with most speakers focusing on housing stability, home-based services, and care transitions. Representative Badger and a commissioner testified in support of H4039, which would create a universal breakfast and lunch program at senior centers funded through a new Senior Breakfast and Lunch Fund, arguing it would reduce food insecurity and social isolation among older adults. Representative Lipper-Garabedian and multiple providers then supported H780/S495, the hospital-to-home partnership program, describing how embedded aging-services liaisons help older patients transition safely from hospitals to home, reduce readmissions, and avoid nursing facility placement; witnesses from Mystic Valley Elder Services and Mass Aging Access cited pilot results, including hundreds of patients served and examples of substantial cost savings and successful discharge planning. The committee also took testimony on S478, which would require continuing care retirement communities to disclose entrance-fee refund policies more clearly at enrollment. Senator Lovely and LeadingAge Massachusetts said the bill would improve transparency for residents and families, while a consumer witness said her family experienced delays and confusion in getting a refund after her mother left a CCRC. Members noted the issue is also being examined by a special commission on CCRCs. A large portion of the hearing focused on S475, a statewide bridge subsidy program for older adults facing housing instability. Advocates from the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, Western Massachusetts, Somerville, Northampton, East Hampton, Old Colony Elder Services, and Somerville’s Office of Housing Stability described rising senior homelessness, long waitlists for subsidized housing, and cases where short-term rental assistance kept older adults housed while they waited for permanent housing. Somerville witnesses said the pilot program helped nine households remain housed and that some participants have since moved into permanent housing. Members asked about wait times, program design, and how to prioritize applicants; witnesses emphasized flexibility, emergency risk, and the need for a statewide expansion. The hearing also included testimony on S465, an ALS bill that would expand home care access regardless of age and bar the use of quality-adjusted life-year metrics in coverage decisions, with the sponsor and ALS Association arguing the measure would reduce discriminatory treatment and better center patient care. No votes were taken during the hearing.

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• If you ever come into Artesia from the Cloudcroft area, there's a water tank, and we're going to have
• If you ever come into Artesia from the Cloudcroft area, there's a water tank, and we're going to have
• Consumers and Mutual Sewage Association Water System.
• Consumers and Mutual Sewage Association Water System. to the Mora Mutual Domestic Water Consumers and
• Mutual Sewage Association Water System.

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, heard an invocation from Rabbi Jack Stocker for New Mexico’s first Jewish Community Day at the legislature, and then proceeded with the Pledge of Allegiance, Spanish pledge, flag salute, and national anthem. Early floor business included unanimous-consent approvals for cameras on the floor and in the gallery, a relaxed dress code for guests, and an excuse for Senator Hickey. Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth noted it was the last day for bill introductions and reviewed the day’s observances and receptions, including Multiple Sclerosis Advocacy Day, Jewish Community Day, Santo Domingo Pueblo Day, Lincoln County Day, and UNM Day. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to honoring the Artesia Bulldogs football team, recognized for winning another state championship and for their long record of success. Senators and coaches praised the team’s resilience, community support, and the role of local fundraising and school support in sustaining athletic excellence. The Senate also observed a moment of silence for New Mexico State Police Officer Darien Jarrett on the fifth anniversary of his death in the line of duty, with Senator Brantley speaking about Jarrett’s service and the impact of his loss on law enforcement and the region. The chamber then celebrated UNM Day with a formal certificate recognizing the University of New Mexico’s role as the state’s flagship university, its enrollment, degrees awarded, research, patents, health sciences, and hospital services. Multiple senators spoke in support, emphasizing UNM’s impact on education, health care, public service, first-generation students, and athletics, and several introduced guests from UNM programs and leadership. The Senate also read and adopted a certificate recognizing Dr. V. Sue Cleveland for 32 years leading Rio Rancho Public Schools, with members praising her role in building the district and supporting its growth and success. Later, the Senate recognized Valencia County Day and Hidalgo County Day, with senators highlighting each county’s history, economic development, agriculture, transportation, and community identity, and introducing local officials, business leaders, and youth honorary lieutenant governors. Additional floor remarks honored nurses and health care professionals tied to Lincoln County Day and related observances, with senators introducing guests from nursing, education, and hospital settings and emphasizing the importance of the nursing workforce and rural health care.

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• </c> exposed to to past contaminated water exposed to to past contaminated water again<00:18:21.159><
• bottled water.
• You know, give them filtered water, give them bottled water.
• </c><00:26:21.720><c> they</c><00:26:21.840><c> are</c> water give them bottled water they are water

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee first heard House Bill 199, which would extend the statute of limitations for civil actions seeking damages from PFAS contamination from six years to 20 years. The prime sponsor and other supporters argued that PFAS contamination in southern New Hampshire has long-term and often delayed health and property impacts, making the current six-year period too short for victims to discover harm, connect it to exposure, and seek relief. Supporters described contamination in places such as Merrimack and surrounding communities, cited health concerns including cancer, developmental issues, and other illnesses, and said a longer period would better preserve legal rights while still requiring proof of causation. The Department of Environmental Services said it was not taking a position but acknowledged the contamination and ongoing work to address it. The Business and Industry Association opposed the bill, arguing that evidence becomes stale over time, memories and documents fade, and a longer window would make it harder to determine causation when other exposures or intervening factors may be involved. Committee members questioned both sides about causation, the difficulty of proving PFAS-related illness, and whether a 20-year period was necessary if a plaintiff already knows of the injury and its source. Supporters responded that PFAS effects can emerge slowly, that scientific understanding continues to develop, and that current knowledge is still incomplete. Opponents said the existing discovery rule already starts the clock when harm and causal connection are known, and that extending the period would reduce clarity and fairness in litigation. After testimony and questions, the chair closed the hearing on HB 199. The committee then opened House Bill 268 FN, which was described as a technical measure to confirm that the Board of Tax and Land Appeals may hold hearings in its Concord hearing rooms. The sponsor indicated the bill reflects current practice and does not require additional facilities. With only one witness listed and no apparent opposition, the discussion was brief and focused on why the authorization should be placed in statute rather than left to practice.

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• It was a great beach day, and the water was crystal clear.
• We look like we're taking ownership of a body of water that we don't own.
• Got your water. Right before we came Got your water.
• It would be naming that body of water. The entire body of water.
• I think that we use that body of water I think that we use that body of water more than any other country

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• Water utilities, traffic and streetlights.
• Good morning, Keir Ross, on behalf of the City of Burbank Water and Power Agency in support.
• I can remember soaking sheets in water and wrapping them around my body just to cool...
• I can remember soaking sheets in water and wrapping them around my body just to cool from the heat.
• On the Second Amendment, the Supreme Court's Bruen decision is clear: firearm regulations must be rooted

Committee: House Public Safety

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Sleep, water, food, weight training, social fitness. Okay.
• Now, we are heavily regulated with medications, which is understandable.
• And yet when we sit in an independent pharmacy, regulations limit that.
• Continuing to layer regulations onto one of the most heavily regulated professions in health care will
• We regulate and approve pre-licensure nursing education programs.

Committee: House Public Health

Keywords: 1184, house, all