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CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Five to zero. All right. Thank you. That item is approved, five to zero.
- Five to zero. All right. That motion is approved, five to zero.
- Five to zero. All right, that motion is approved.
- Five to zero. All right, so that motion is approved.
- Five to zero. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to consider several governor’s appointees and routine committee actions. Members approved, by unanimous 5-0 votes, three not-required-to-appear appointments: Hampus Eitsiter to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, and Dean White to the State Mining and Geology Board. The committee also approved references of bills to committees and floor acknowledgements, each by 5-0 vote.
The committee then heard testimony on Tyler Sadwith’s appointment as Chief Deputy Director of Healthcare Programs at the Department of Health Care Services. Sadwith emphasized protecting Medi-Cal access for 14 million Californians, navigating federal changes, and continuing CalAIM and behavioral health reforms. Senators focused heavily on hospital financial distress, rural access, Medi-Cal redeterminations, work requirements, provider reimbursement, fraud oversight, dental access, labor and delivery closures, and the effectiveness of CalAIM and community supports. Public commenters from county, hospital, and provider groups largely supported the nomination, citing his experience and collaborative approach. The committee voted 5-0 to send his appointment to the full Senate.
The committee also considered Chris Thayer’s appointment as director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer described OEHHA’s role as providing transparent, science-based health assessments, improving risk communication, and supporting tools such as CalEnviroScreen and Prop 65 guidance. Senators raised concerns about reliance on models versus real-world data, PFAS, environmental justice, wildfire and battery-fire impacts, and whether CalEnviroScreen and Prop 65 are working as intended. Public testimony from environmental and health organizations supported the nomination and highlighted OEHHA’s scientific role. The committee approved Thayer’s appointment 3-1, with one senator not voting, and forwarded it to the Senate floor.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Seven ayes, zero nays.
- Seven ayes, zero nays.
- Seven ayes, zero nays.
- Seven ayes, zero nays.
- Seven ayes, zero nays.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
February 4, 2026 - 01:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Outbursts of any kind will not be tolerated.
- Outbursts of any kind will not be tolerated.
- I will ask everyone sitting in this room which of you would tolerate someone lying about you that causes
- I'm pretty sure not a single one of you would tolerate that.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It's not an acceptable practice to be tolerated by we the people and then not hold them accountable,
- There being nine ayes and zero nays, the committee substitute for Senate Bill 1999 will be reported favorably
- There being nine ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 2309 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
- There being nine ayes and zero nays, Senate Bill 1860 will be reported favorably to the full Senate.
- because if we would have found out, he never would have been allowed, and people would not have tolerated
Keywords:
biological sex, gender identity, public facilities, civil penalties, local government, EBT, electronic benefits transfer, food stamps, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, TANF, temporary assistance for needy families, welfare benefits, benefit card fraud, fraud hotline, card replacement, photo ID, recipient photograph, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 1183, by Senator Creighton, which would require Lone Star Cards used for SNAP and TANF benefits to display the recipient’s name and photo, add fraud-reporting information, and require HHSC to track replacement-card requests. Creighton argued the bill would reduce fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, citing Texas SNAP theft and overpayment data. HHSC testified that photo IDs on the card are technically possible and explained how authorized secondary users are added. Dr. Amber O’Connor of Every Texan testified against the bill, saying SNAP fraud is a small share of expenditures, that the proposal would be costly and ineffective, and that federal rules limit mandatory photo requirements. Public testimony closed and SB 1183 was left pending.
The committee then heard Senate Bill 1184, also by Senator Creighton, which would lower from 20 years to 10 years the minimum age of collectible wine that Texas collectors may sell to permitted restaurants. Supporters said the change would help Texas restaurants access desirable vintages, keep collectible wine in-state, and align with market demand; invited witnesses from the wine industry testified in favor. No opposition was heard, public testimony closed, and SB 1184 was left pending.
Next, Senator Birdwell laid out Senate Bill 2051 and Senate Joint Resolution 68, both aimed at revising Texas impeachment procedures in response to issues identified during the 2023 impeachment process. The measures would clarify constitutional and statutory impeachment authority, require sworn testimony, extend review periods for House members, address conflicts of interest and presiding officers, require cost reporting, and modify rules for impeaching the governor or lieutenant governor. A committee substitute added protections for the accused, longer review periods, and a fallback presiding-officer option. Witnesses generally supported stronger accountability but raised questions about whether the language should also cover retired or visiting judges. Both measures were left pending after testimony.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 1577, which would expand Texas Motor Speedway’s alcohol sales authority to include distilled spirits and remove certain event and concession limits; the Speedway’s representative supported the bill and it was left pending. Later, the committee heard Senate Concurrent Resolution 42 and Senate Bill 240, which would recognize only two sexes and restrict access to sex-designated private spaces in public facilities based on biological sex. Supporters argued the measures were needed to protect women’s privacy and safety, including in schools and shelters, while opponents warned about enforcement problems, privacy concerns, and impacts on transgender Texans and others who do not fit stereotypical sex traits. After extensive testimony, both measures were left pending. The committee then took up multiple pending bills and reported several favorably, including SB 511, SB 33, SB 510, SB 871, SB 2024, SB 2166, SJR 27, SJR 40, SB 1313, SB 1314, SB 1316, SB 1541, SB 2420, SB 1999, SB 2309, SB 1860, and SB 2429, with some also certified for the local and uncontested calendar.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- You know, we as Idahoans have always, I think, stated that this type of drug use would not be tolerated
- It did not have to increase, as was talked about with tolerance.
- The problem that medical examiners and coroners ran into was that they ignored the impact of tolerance
- And when you're tolerant, you can have far higher concentrations. Second, a lot of...
- When you're tolerant, you can have far higher concentrations.
Summary:
The committee first approved a change to the agenda and heard an annual update from the Idaho Grape Growers and Wine Producers Commission. Commission representatives described the history and growth of Idaho’s wine industry, including about 65 wineries, 1,300 acres of vineyards, and three AVAs. They also outlined challenges involving county land-use rules, water supply, and labor shortages, and said the commission uses excise tax revenue, industry assessments, and specialty crop grants for marketing and education. A vineyard owner testified that the industry requires large upfront investment, efficient drip irrigation, and significant labor, and said commission education programs have improved grape quality and production practices.
The committee then took testimony on Senate Bill 1282, which would create a kratom consumer protection framework. The bill’s sponsor and supporters said it would preserve access to natural kratom while banning adulterated or synthetic 7-OH products, requiring testing, labeling, age limits, and supply-chain accountability. Supporters included business owners, consumers, and some health advocates who argued the bill would reduce harm by regulating the market rather than banning kratom outright. Opponents, including family members of people who died after using kratom, police representatives, and addiction medicine physicians, argued that natural kratom itself is dangerous, that the bill is too weak, and that it should be replaced by a full ban or much stricter regulation.
Testimony focused heavily on whether deaths and overdoses were linked to natural kratom, adulterated products, or polydrug use, and on whether the bill should allow a private cause of action. Several witnesses and senators questioned the bill’s low civil penalties and the prohibition on private lawsuits, while supporters said responsible manufacturers already use testing and insurance and that the bill targets unsafe products. No final vote or committee action on the bill was taken during the portion provided, and the chair indicated the committee would continue with testimony and then vote later in the meeting.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- California has a moral obligation to stand in solidarity with Black communities and refuse to tolerate
- a heavy heart that we all have to speak on this floor because it is something that should not be tolerated
- It sends a chilling message about who we are and what we stand for and what we are willing to tolerate
- Mistake or not, the fundamental duty of a leader to tolerate.
- It cannot be forgiven, and it cannot be tolerated.
Summary:
The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several floor recognitions, including St. Mary’s High School football team for its first state championship and Black-owned businesses honored by the Legislative Black Caucus and Black Chamber of Commerce. The Rules Committee also reported Senate Resolution 77 to third reading. The chamber then confirmed Tyler Sadwith as Chief Deputy Director for Health Care Programs at the Department of Health Care Services and State Medicaid Director by a 33-0 vote.
The main floor debate centered on SR 77, a resolution condemning racist and dehumanizing imagery posted by President Trump depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. Supporters from multiple caucuses, including the Black, Latino, Jewish, LGBTQ, and API caucuses, described the post as racist, harmful, and part of a broader pattern of dehumanization and urged a public apology. A few Republicans objected to the resolution’s language and process, saying it was overly partisan or not collaborative, but the resolution was adopted on a 28-0 vote.
The Senate also took up SB 106, a budget bill to provide $90 million in state funding for family planning providers, especially Planned Parenthood, after federal cuts under H.R. 1. Supporters argued the bill would preserve essential reproductive and preventive health services, especially in rural and underserved communities, and backfill lost reimbursements. Opponents criticized the bill’s transparency, no-bid contracting structure, and priorities compared with other needs such as distressed hospitals and developmental disability services. After debate, the Senate concurred in the Assembly amendments to SB 106 by a 26-9 vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Feb 9th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- California has a moral obligation to stand in solidarity with Black communities and refuse to tolerate
- a heavy heart that we all have to speak on this floor because it is something that should not be tolerated
- It sends a chilling message about who we are and what we stand for and what we are willing to tolerate
- They deserve... to tolerate.
- It cannot be forgiven, and it cannot be tolerated.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Youth Mental Health and Treatment Accessibility Dec 2nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Prevention Council, where we bring together leaders throughout the county and collectively work towards zero
- Prevention Council where we bring together leaders throughout the county and collectively we work towards zero
- But more specifically, how we're helping to build stress tolerance in kids and how we're helping them
- kids and families in a way that's truly building those protective factors and building those stress-tolerant
- And when we have our ability to tolerate stress and recover, that is the most important definition of
Summary:
The hearing focused on youth mental health and treatment access in California, with opening remarks emphasizing that youth distress, self-harm-related emergency visits, and difficulty obtaining care remain elevated, while workforce shortages and reliance on one-time funding continue to limit access. Assemblymember Lori Davies echoed concerns about unstable funding and said lawmakers need to hear directly from providers and families as they prepare for the budget and legislation. The chair framed the hearing as a chance to hear from county, school, provider, and student perspectives, especially in San Diego County, where needs are high and investments have not always matched demand.
County and school officials described the current system and recent state initiatives, including the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, school-linked fee schedules, payment reform, and the Behavioral Health Services Act transition. San Diego County Behavioral Health said it serves Medi-Cal youth with specialty mental health needs through a broad continuum of care, including outpatient clinics, school-based services, crisis response, residential treatment, and new crisis and residential facilities. San Diego County Office of Education and San Marcos Unified School District described efforts to expand school-based services and reimbursement through CYBHI, but said implementation is slowed by complex billing rules, insurance-data collection concerns from families, administrative burden, and uncertainty about sustaining staff positions funded by grants or soft money. School counselor testimony highlighted reduced stigma through campus outreach and clubs, but also noted that counselor-to-student ratios remain well above national standards and that budget cuts threaten supports.
Provider testimony stressed that the system remains fragmented and that youth often move between emergency rooms, inpatient care, outpatient therapy, schools, and county programs without smooth handoffs. A child psychiatrist described crisis cases in which the main choices are brief hospitalization or discharge with limited follow-up, and argued for stronger warm handoffs, more outpatient and intensive outpatient options, better school-clinic coordination, and broader use of mobile crisis and 988. Rady Children’s Hospital and Aurora Behavioral Health described large increases in behavioral health demand, expansion of integrated care, and major barriers tied to low reimbursement rates, delayed payments, and administrative complexity. Across the panel, witnesses called for more stable funding, clearer reimbursement rules, better parent education on warning signs, and stronger collaboration among schools, counties, hospitals, and community providers to reduce stigma and improve timely care for youth.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Jan 21st, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Five to zero. All right. Thank you. That item is approved, five to zero.
- Five to zero. All right. That motion is approved, five to zero.
- Five to zero. All right, that motion is approved.
- Five to zero. All right, so that motion is approved.
- Five to zero. Thank you.
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee established quorum and first approved several non-appearing gubernatorial appointees and procedural items on unanimous 5-0 votes, including Hampus Eitsiter to the Boating and Waterways Commission, Peter Stern to the California Horse Racing Board, Dean White to the State Mining and Geology Board, references of bills to committees, and floor acknowledgements. The committee then heard testimony on Tyler Sadwith’s appointment as Chief Deputy Director of Healthcare Programs at the Department of Health Care Services. Sadwith emphasized protecting Medi-Cal access and equity, continuing CalAIM and behavioral health transformation, and drawing on personal experience with family members needing care. Senators focused heavily on hospital financial distress, rural access, eligibility redeterminations, fraud oversight, provider reimbursement, dental access, labor and delivery closures, and the impact of federal changes; Sadwith said the department is working on expedited payments, monitoring distressed hospitals, county technical assistance, and strategies to reduce disenrollments and improve program integrity. Public commenters from county, hospital, and care organizations supported his confirmation, and the committee advanced his nomination to the full Senate on a 5-0 vote.
The committee next considered Chris Thayer, PhD, for Director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Thayer described OEHHA’s role as providing transparent, scientifically rigorous health assessments and supporting tools such as Prop 65, CalEnviroScreen, and risk communication. Senators pressed him on the use of models versus real-world data, fenceline monitoring, PFAS, wildfire health impacts, and whether OEHHA’s work adequately reflects lived experience and local conditions. Thayer responded that the office often must rely on the best available evidence, including animal, human, and alternative methods, while continuing to improve communication and community engagement; he also discussed EnviroScreen updates, Prop 65 warning reforms, and research gaps. Public testimony in support highlighted OEHHA’s scientific role and the importance of biomonitoring and PFAS work. The committee approved Thayer’s nomination to the full Senate on a 3-1 vote, with Senator Grove voting no and Senator Jones not voting.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 19, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- The United States is basically at zero population growth.
- </c><03:30:35.760><c> population</c> States is basically at zero population States is basically at zero
- </c> year we're even closer to zero year we're even closer to zero population<03:30:47.600><c> growth
- </c> functionally at zero population growth. functionally at zero population growth.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, we are 24 present, zero absent, and six excused.
- And so this bill quite literally has zero impact on county recorders. Zero.
- However, this bill has zero connection to recorders.
- The system is closed, with 29 ayes, zero nays, and one not voting.
- You guys really make the place tolerable, I should say.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session Mar 28th, 2025
California House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- May we always be known for our tolerance and compassion towards all of God's creatures.
- asked hundreds of thousands of attendees, how could you demand equality for your own people while tolerating
- Tolerating discrimination against anyone else because of who they are.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- A CAD, an appraisal district, will fall out of allowed tolerance under law with the state's, the state
- The tier one tax rate, meaning you could have zero, or you could have all 17. on the Tier 2.
- In that particular year, we did not increase premiums at all, we held them at zero.
- we look at whether or not it's reasonable to assume, for example, what we do currently, which is. zero
- That is an important, it's not holding them at zero.
Keywords:
infrastructure, water supply, flood mitigation, Texas Water Fund, community projects, funding allocations
Summary:
During this committee meeting, the focus was on discussing critical infrastructure funding, especially related to water supply and flood mitigation projects. Chairwoman Stepney and the Water Development Board presented extensive details regarding the Texas Water Fund, which included $1 billion appropriated to assist various financial programs and tackle pressing water and wastewater issues. Additionally, funding allocations aimed at compromising the state's flood risk and improving water conservation were hotly debated, emphasizing collaboration among committee members and the necessity of addressing community needs in such projects.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Apr 21st, 2026 at 08:25 am
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, because of Fukushima, said we needed accident-tolerant
- For example, the TRISO fuel is so tolerant that you need a temperature of 1,600 degrees C before you
- So we have developed a reactor couple, which is not only temperature tolerant up to 1,700 degrees C,
- but also tolerant to irradiation and neutrons.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee Apr 21st, 2026
Advanced Nuclear Energy Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, because of Fukushima, said we needed accident-tolerant
- For example, the TRISO fuel is so tolerant that you need a temperature of 1,600 degrees C before you
- time tend to go bad or drift, so we have developed a reactor couple, which is not only temperature tolerant
- up to 1,700 degrees C, but also tolerant to irradiation and neutrons.
Summary:
The meeting was a presentation and Q&A at Idaho National Laboratory focused on the state of nuclear energy, advanced reactors, and the lab’s role in testing, regulation, and commercialization. Speakers described INL’s broader mission beyond nuclear, including cybersecurity and critical infrastructure, but emphasized its major nuclear capabilities: the Advanced Test Reactor, TREAT, the Materials and Fuels Complex, and other test beds used to accelerate fuel and materials testing. They also highlighted the lab’s size, workforce, internship pipeline, and partnerships with DOE, DHS, DOD, and private companies.
A major topic was the federal push to speed up nuclear deployment through executive orders and regulatory reform. Speakers said DOE and the NRC are reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, streamlining environmental reviews, and working toward a goal of having three new nuclear systems achieve criticality by July 4, 2026. They discussed the difference between microreactors, small modular reactors, and traditional gigawatt-scale plants, arguing that advanced reactors can be factory-built, safer, and better suited for data centers, military bases, remote communities, industrial heat, and other nontraditional uses. They also said the U.S. is rebuilding its nuclear supply chain, including enrichment and fuel fabrication, and that states willing to host parts of the fuel cycle could see major economic benefits.
The speakers addressed questions about cost, safety, waste, and international competition. They said advanced reactors rely on passive safety features, TRISO fuel, and natural circulation, and that the industry’s challenge is often cost uncertainty rather than a precise fuel or materials limit. They argued used nuclear fuel should be viewed as a resource rather than waste if recycling becomes policy, and said microreactors should produce relatively small amounts of spent fuel. They also noted that China and Russia continue to build aggressively, with China on pace to surpass the U.S. in total nuclear generation, while U.S. projects such as Palisades, Crane Clean Energy Center, Duane Arnold, Oklo, Aalo, MARVEL, and Project Pele are moving forward under DOE and private-sector partnerships.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Tougher penalties for introducing contraband into MN prisons, HF327, heard in committee 3/4/25
Transcript Highlights:
- strengthens the penalties for introducing contraband, sending a clear message these actions will not be tolerated
- </c><00:04:51.680><c> be</c> message these actions will not be message these actions will not be tolerated
- <00:04:53.000><c> elevating</c><00:04:53.440><c> certain</c><00:04:53.759><c> offenses</c> tolerated
- elevating certain offenses tolerated elevating certain offenses from<00:04:54.360><c> gross</c><00:04
Summary:
The committee took up House File 327, which would increase penalties for introducing contraband into correctional facilities, especially drugs and other dangerous items sent through the mail or brought in by outside actors. Representative Ingan described the bill as a response to a sharp rise in violations and staff exposures in DOC facilities, arguing that stronger felony penalties are needed to deter people from sending in illicit substances. The bill was laid over for possible inclusion in the committee omnibus because it has a fiscal note.
The committee adopted the DE1 author’s amendment after Representative Ingan explained it was intended to clarify language that could otherwise create a catch-22 for people arrested or booked into jail who already have contraband on them. Members then raised concerns about the breadth of the bill, including overlap with an existing DOC statute and the possibility that the language could sweep in incarcerated people in situations involving prescription medication or minor exchanges. House nonpartisan staff and members suggested the DOC provisions should be reconciled with existing law before moving forward, and some suggested narrowing the bill to focus more specifically on jails.
Sheriff Brad Wise of the Minnesota Sheriffs Association testified in support, saying contraband in jails threatens staff, inmates, visitors, and administrators and that current penalties are not enough to deter smuggling. Commissioner Paul Schell of Corrections also testified, noting that DOC already has a separate statute with a higher felony penalty for certain contraband, described the department’s mail-scanning contractor process, and said it has reduced suspected drug incidents by about two-thirds. An A2 amendment tied to medication intake practices was offered by Representative Curran but then withdrawn after discussion, with members agreeing the issue of medication access in facilities should be handled separately.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate - Health and Public Affairs Feb 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- There are some people who do not tolerate rosuvastatin, Crestor, or statins.
- I'm one of those people who couldn't tolerate statins. It's rare. You get myalgias.
- And again, we're going to leave this session with zero recurring additional dollars to domestic violence
- And again, we're going to leave this session with zero recurring additional dollars to domestic violence
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 130, which would require heart calcium scans for people over 50, allow pharmacists to manage related screening and medication, and eliminate cost-sharing barriers for the testing and treatment. The sponsor argued the bill could prevent coronary artery disease deaths and reduce long-term health costs, while an industry lobbyist questioned whether it would actually save patients money and raised concerns about the substitute language. After questions about costs, rural access, pharmacist training, liability, and the effect of treatment, the committee adopted a due pass recommendation on the committee substitute by a 6-4 vote.
The committee then considered House Bill 31, the EMS personnel licensure interstate compact. Supporters from the Chamber of Commerce, Think New Mexico, the Health Care Authority, and an autism advocacy group said the compact would help address EMS shortages, improve emergency response, and support rural health workforce needs. One opponent warned about out-of-state personnel practicing under unfamiliar standards and possible retention problems. The committee adopted an immunity-related amendment and then gave the bill a 9-0 do pass recommendation. House Bill 33, the psychology inter-jurisdictional compact, was also heard and amended with a similar immunity change. Supporters said it would expand telehealth and behavioral health access, while some members questioned data on workforce shortages, standards, and how the compact would affect New Mexico’s oversight. The committee approved the amended bill 8-0.
House Bill 43, a cleanup bill for PERA disability and survivor pension provisions, was presented as a technical measure to clarify statutes, update the disability earnings cap to match Social Security, and reduce ambiguity without changing benefits or liabilities. Members asked about double-dipping, survivor provisions, and fiscal impact, and the bill received a 9-0 do pass recommendation. The committee also heard Senate Memorial 22, which asks the Legislative Finance Committee to study how CYFD-administered state and federal funds support domestic violence services. Sponsors and advocates said funding has been flat or reduced despite rising need, and that providers need clearer, more transparent data; committee members expressed concern that the state lacks a clear accounting of where the money goes. The memorial passed on a 9-0 vote.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- when I was a cadet, that's what I was told: you do not lie, you do not cheat, you do not steal, or tolerate
- You do not steal or tolerate those who do. Please don't tolerate those who do. Thank you.
- When illegal employment is tolerated, it undermines the sacrifices and discipline of those like me who
- How can you tolerate that?
- How can you tolerate knowing that these people are going out and hiring illegal aliens to work in our
Summary:
The committee first introduced a new page and approved minutes from January 27 and 29. It then heard House Bill 703, which would consolidate numerous DOPL disciplinary provisions into a single procedural framework in Title 67 without changing substantive licensing standards. The sponsor and a contractor group testified in support, and the committee voted to send HB 703 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation.
The bulk of the meeting focused on House Bill 704, a universal E-Verify mandate for employers. Sponsors Jordan Redman and Jaron Crane argued it would protect Idaho workers, create a level playing field, align with federal law, and be easy and free to use. Supporters, including business advocates, legal immigrants, and law-enforcement voices, said it would improve enforcement and fairness. Opponents, including the Idaho Dairymen’s Association and several citizens, warned of labor shortages, economic harm, administrative burden, privacy concerns, and problems with errors in the E-Verify system. Committee members also raised questions about biometric identifiers, whether the bill would apply to service contractors or household help, and whether the implementation date should be delayed.
After debate, the committee first voted down a substitute motion to send HB 704 to general orders, 11-7. It then approved the original motion and sent HB 704 to the floor with a due-pass recommendation by a vote of 16-2. The committee then began hearing House Bill 700, which would add criminal penalties for knowingly hiring unauthorized workers while providing a defense for employers who use E-Verify in good faith. The sponsor and several supporters said it would strengthen enforcement and deter illegal hiring, while opponents argued it duplicated federal law and could create errors and burdens; the transcript cuts off before the committee’s final action on HB 700.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 4/2/25
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- industry-wide business practices that leave homeowners vulnerable to exploitation that would not be tolerated
- It's a business practice that would not be tolerated in any other industry.
- </c><00:42:43.200><c> in</c> exploitation would not be tolerated in exploitation would not be tolerated
- /c><00:42:56.800><c> would</c><00:42:56.960><c> not</c><00:42:57.200><c> be</c><00:42:57.440><c> tolerated
- </c><00:42:58.079><c> in</c> practice that would not be tolerated in practice that would not be tolerated
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, March 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Trillion, 12 zeros. No one can see that, so you can just make crap up around here.
- and has to be land cannot be tolerated and has to be negated<03:37:32.800><c> I</c><03:37:32.920><c>
- Your incivility can no longer be tolerated.
- </c><03:55:48.560><c> it</c> incivility can no longer be tolerated it incivility can no longer be tolerated
- we continue to see the same problems in California: spending billions, homelessness getting worse, zero