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AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #10
Transcript Highlights:
- It's up to every individual to do their own research and kind of decide where they'll be. Okay.
- We are still doing research on whether or not this bill is necessary.
- We are still doing research on whether or not this bill is necessary.
- We are still doing research on whether or not this bill is necessary.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long calendar of bills spanning health care, education, tax, public safety, firearms, elections, and family law. On health and education, HB 283 would expand diabetes-related coverage for certain supplies; SB 1126 would require schools to provide records and cooperate with Department of Child Safety caseworkers; SB 1210 would require out-of-state private postsecondary institutions to register in Arizona; and SCR 1006, which would create private causes of action over restroom and pronoun policies in schools, drew strong opposition and was requested to be pulled from consent. Members also discussed HB 2308, which would bar dental insurers from owning dental practices, and SB 1049, which would cap spousal maintenance at four years and change how the marital standard of living is considered; both prompted questions and SB 1049 was pulled from consent.
Several tax measures were also reviewed. SB 1293 would limit GPLET abatements by protecting school district revenue, and members noted prior opposition. SB 1294 would clarify county assessors’ authority to prorate destroyed property for tax purposes, though members said they were still researching whether it was necessary. SB 1430, the Tax Corrections Act of 2026, would make technical tax changes and remove redundant language, but members said they wanted Department of Revenue-requested corrections restored. SB 1053 would reduce concealed weapons permit fees for Arizona residents and was pulled from consent after concerns about fee impacts and unresolved amendment language.
On public safety and firearms, SB 1058 would prohibit government records distinguishing firearm retailers and firearm owners and was pulled from consent after criticism and reference to a prior veto. SB 1093 would expand riot-related offenses to include property damage and add riot to conspiracy and racketeering provisions. SB 1160 would restrict drones near ticketed entertainment events, with supporters framing it as a public safety measure and clarifying that event-authorized drone use could still be exempt. SB 1211 would allow lifetime injunctions for felony aggravated harassment involving domestic violence.
The caucus also considered election-related bills. SB 1006 would raise the threshold for aggregated campaign contribution reporting from under $100 to under $200, and it was pulled from consent. SB 1029 would create a process for terminating a campaign committee after a candidate’s death. SB 1038 would make cast vote records public records, SB 1057 would add fraud countermeasures for paper ballots, and SB 1237 would require consultation with county recorders and legislative leaders before the Secretary of State updates the Elections Procedures Manual. Several of these election bills were noted as having been vetoed previously, and the meeting ended by moving into closed caucus.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/10/2026 - House Democratic Caucus Calendar #10
Transcript Highlights:
- How can I say this, up to every individual to do their own research and kind of decide where they'll
- We are still doing research on whether or not this bill is necessary.
- We are still doing research on whether or not this bill is necessary.
- We are still doing research on whether or not this bill is necessary.
Summary:
The caucus reviewed a long calendar of bills spanning health care, education, tax, elections, firearms, and public safety. HB 283, as amended, would require diabetes-related supplies and monitoring equipment to be covered for people with diabetes. SB 1126 would require schools to provide records and information to Department of Child Safety caseworkers and allow school employees to speak with DCS investigators; it was on consent, though some members said they wanted to study it further. SB 1210 would require certain out-of-state private postsecondary institutions to register with the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education to protect students, especially those taking online courses. SCR 1006, which would create causes of action related to restroom, changing facility, and pronoun policies in schools, drew strong opposition and was requested to be pulled from consent.
Several tax and property bills were discussed. HB 2308 would prohibit dental insurers from owning dental practices, and members noted the committee and Senate had not supported it. SB 1294 would clarify county assessors’ authority to prorate destroyed property for property tax purposes; members said they were still researching whether the bill was necessary. SB 1430, the Tax Corrections Act of 2026, would make technical tax changes and remove redundant language, but members said they wanted Department of Revenue-requested corrections restored. SB 1049 would cap spousal maintenance at four years and change the factors used in setting support; it was pulled from consent. SB 1053 would reduce concealed weapons permit fees for Arizona residents, and members raised concerns about state fee impacts and asked to pull it.
The caucus also considered several election and public safety measures. SB 1006 would allow campaign committees to aggregate donations under $200 instead of $100, but members questioned the higher threshold and pulled it. SB 1029 would address committee termination after a candidate’s death. SB 1038 would make cast vote records public, and SB 1057 would add fraud countermeasures for paper ballots; both were noted as vetoed in the prior year. SB 1237 would require the Secretary of State to consult county recorders and legislative election leaders before issuing the elections procedures manual. Other measures included SB 1058, which would restrict government recordkeeping on firearms and merchant category codes and was pulled after members cited a prior veto, SB 1093 on riot, conspiracy, and racketeering definitions, SB 1160 limiting drone operations near ticketed entertainment events with public safety arguments offered in support, and SB 1211 expanding lifetime injunction eligibility for aggravated harassment involving domestic violence. The caucus ended by moving into closed session.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Wed Feb 25, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 22
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- ,<00:15:25.120><c> promoting</c><00:15:25.520><c> heart-healthy</c> research, promoting heart-healthy
- research, promoting heart-healthy lifestyles,<00:15:27.040><c> and</c><00:15:27.240><c> advocating</
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- also includes not only the performance in the type of classes that you take, but also doing some research
- also includes not only the performance in the type of classes that you take, but also doing some research
- work and also having The type of classes that you take, but also doing some research work and also having
- But what I really like about it is on page one, line 41, a civics readiness research project, and it
Committee:
House Education
Summary:
The House Education Committee first agreed by unanimous consent to hear RS 33413C1 before House Bill 712, and then introduced RS 33413C1. The proposal, presented by Rep. Byswinger, would allow students to participate in sports at the school they attend, including flexibility for homeschool and charter school students to play different sports at different schools if needed. Members asked about how the arrangement would work across multiple schools and whether there was a funding mechanism; the sponsor said eligibility limits by the IHSAA would remain intact and that no funding mechanism was attached. The committee voted to introduce the RS.
The committee then heard House Bill 712, a voluntary “seal of excellence in civics” for graduating students. Rep. Veeley said the bill would let students earn a civics endorsement on their diploma, special graduation cords, and allow schools to be designated as civics-excellence schools if they meet certain standards involving GPA, civics coursework, research, and volunteerism. Rep. Nelson noted the bill could provide a useful pathway for senior projects. During testimony, Edward Clark of the Idaho Family Policy Center supported the bill, saying it would help strengthen civics instruction and patriotism. After questions about who would pay for seals and cords, the committee voted to send House Bill 712 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
Next, the committee introduced RS 33400, presented by Rep. Ehart as a parental-rights measure requiring parental permission to enroll a student in a school district. Rep. Nelson raised concerns about how the proposal might affect custody disputes and school responsibilities when parents are separated. The committee voted to introduce the RS. The committee also introduced RS 33461, another Rep. Ehart proposal aimed at clarifying homeschool students’ ability to participate in school activities such as sports and band, while allowing schools to charge fees. Rep. Nelson questioned what would count as a reasonable fee. That RS was also introduced. The meeting ended with a visit from Fruitland’s mayor and members of the city’s new mayoral youth council, who described their meetings, community service projects, and an upcoming 5K event tied to America 250 celebrations.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- You'll notice for R&D there's only one credit here that's looked at and contemplated, which is the 5% research
- I would encourage you, if you have difference of opinions on the fiscal note, to do your own research
- He's done his research. I think he's done a good job.
- He's done his research. I think he's done a good job.
Committee:
House Revenue and Taxation
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
JLARC I-900 Subcommittee for SAO Performance Audits Nov 5th, 2025
JLARC I-900 Subcommittee for SAO Performance Audits
Transcript Highlights:
- "And to ensure that we were identifying children with disabilities consistent with what medical research
- , published peer-reviewed research, shows to be the prevalence of disabilities, for example, autism spectrum
- "Similarly, for dyslexia, there has been a great deal of research about under-identification of children
- disability in a given population, and I thought that we were going to look at the peer-reviewed research
Summary:
The JLARC I-900 Subcommittee heard a State Auditor’s Office performance audit on special education services, focused on comparing student needs, district identification practices, and funding. Auditors said Washington does not appear to under-identify any particular population for special education, though districts face ongoing challenges with identification, documentation, staffing shortages, and inconsistent referral tracking. They explained that their analysis used statistical models because the true prevalence of disabilities is unknown, and found Washington districts generally clustered near the national average, with little evidence that any demographic group was systematically under-identified.
The audit also found that special education funding has historically been insufficient, with districts collectively covering about $500 million in costs not paid by state or federal sources, and that districts spent about 26% more per student than they received in funding. Auditors noted recent legislative changes that removed the special education enrollment cap and changed the safety net process, but said it was too soon to assess their effects. Their recommendations to OSPI included clarifying what counts as an official special education referral, requiring districts to report referral data even when no evaluation follows, and ensuring the new statewide data system is developed with district input, training, and possibly a mandate for uniform use.
OSPI staff said they concurred with the report and appreciated the work of the auditor’s office and JLARC. During member questions, Representative Paulette raised concerns that the audit did not directly examine prevalence of specific disabilities, such as autism and dyslexia, in vulnerable populations or compare Washington’s identification practices to medical and peer-reviewed prevalence data. Auditors responded that medical prevalence is not known in a systematic way, that educational eligibility differs from medical diagnosis, and that the report’s conclusions should not be read as proving no populations are under- or over-identified. No public testimony was offered, and the meeting adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider pending calendar business. Apr 30th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The United States Research Protection Act, introduced by my fellow Americans, my fellow Texans, Senator
- Cornyn and Senator Curtis, will safeguard taxpayer-funded research from exploitation by adversarial
- And as we have the United States Research Protection Act of 2025 from Senators Cornyn and Curtis, this
- Enhancing First Responder Act, as amended by Klobuchar-Blackburn Substitute, S769 United States Research
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- HCR 183 and HR 178 request that the Department of Taxation and the Economic Research Organization at
- 00:22:03.760><c> and</c><00:22:04.240><c> the</c><00:22:04.480><c> economic</c><00:22:04.919><c> research
- </c> Taxation and the economic research Taxation and the economic research organization<00:22:06.240>
Committee:
House Finance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Finance and Tax Feb 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- PREVIOUSLY SHE WORKED AS A LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH I'M SORRY, ASSISTANT FOR THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC
- RESEARCH.
- LEGISLATIVE ANALYST AND STEVE HAS BEEN WITH THE FLORIDA SENATE FOR TEN YEARS PREVIOUSLY HE WORKED AS A RESEARCH
- THERE IS A HOUSE PRINCIPAL AND A BOARD LETTER FOR THE ECONOMIC AND GRAPHIC RESEARCH OFFICE AND THEN A
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes higher ed package that leaves $131 million aid shortfall unaddressed 5/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- A recent Pew Research poll showed that a majority of Americans believe that higher education in this
- poll</c> A recent Pew Research poll A recent Pew Research poll showed<01:14:13.360><c> that</c><01:14
- ,<01:40:51.200><c> Nathan</c><01:40:51.560><c> Hopkins,</c> researcher, Nathan Hopkins, researcher, Nathan
- ,</c><01:41:00.880><c> Jesse</c> the Republican researcher, Jesse the Republican researcher, Jesse McCartle
- ,</c><01:41:16.800><c> Evelyn</c> Carl Yeager, the DFL researcher, Evelyn Carl Yeager, the DFL researcher
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (01/30/2026)
Education Policy and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><03:15:28.239><c> Um</c> research in what I had time to do.
- Um research in what I had time to do.
- :15:42.319><c> one</c><03:15:42.560><c> other</c> research indicates that only one other research indicates
- I've done lots of research on this. I write a Substack full of articles on it, if you wanted more.
- ,</c><03:56:54.880><c> and</c> I haven't done a lot of research, and I haven't done a lot of research
Committee:
House Education Policy and Administration
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 1334, which would remove the Education Freedom Account scholarship organization’s authority to approve “any other educational expense” under the EFA statute. The prime sponsor, Representative Porchelli, said the bill would narrow the law to the specifically listed qualifying expenses, avoid broad interpretation, and shift any questions to the Department of Education or the legislative oversight committee. In response to questions, she said she did not think the open-ended category had been needed and that the statute already clearly lists allowable expenses. A representative of the Children’s Scholarship Fund testified in opposition, saying the category is used rarely but is important for unusual cases, especially students with special needs, and that removing it could create unintended consequences. After testimony, the chair closed the hearing on HB 1334.
The committee then heard HB 1513, which would move several EFA reporting and oversight requirements from administrative rules and the contract with the Children’s Scholarship Fund into statute. Representative Porchelli said the bill would consolidate existing requirements on timely responses to oversight requests, publication of expense reports by category and provider, and transmission of eligibility and enrollment data to the Department of Education. She described the bill as mostly a clarification and transparency measure rather than a substantive policy change. Members asked about the meaning of “timely access,” the 45-day deadline, whether the contract already covered these duties, and whether the scholarship organization had ever failed to comply. The Children’s Scholarship Fund said it had generally met the 45-day deadline, had not knowingly refused information requests, and that the quarterly reporting requirement could add cost; the sponsor said the DOE had provided guidance and was neutral. The hearing on HB 1513 was then closed.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1256, which would repeal the state librarian’s authority to award scholarships for graduate library school attendance at American Library Association-accredited schools. Representative Drago said the law was unnecessary because the state does not currently have a state librarian, scholarships are not typically granted by statute, and he objected to the ALA accreditation requirement and what he described as the association’s political advocacy. In questions, he clarified that the bill targets the accreditation requirement rather than a specific school and said he did not think the state should direct taxpayer-funded scholarships toward ALA-accredited programs. A member raised First Amendment concerns, but the sponsor said the issue was not speech itself, only the use of taxpayer dollars and state law to support that direction. The transcript cuts off before any vote or final action on HB 1256.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And when we look at things like the READ Act, all the research shows in reading that language is the
- And when we look at things like the READ Act, all the research shows in reading that language is the
- And when we look at things like the READ Act, all the research shows in reading that language is the
- And when we look at things like the READ Act, all the research shows in reading that language is the
- I also developed skills in research, storytelling, and advocacy.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/34
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And maybe that research doesn't exist yet, but I just wanted to be able to kind of see where that was
- </c> really utilizes the rise research really utilizes the rise research reports<00:36:20.640><c> um<
- I save everything under research. I did not find it.
- It went to RY's research website; did not find it.
- that has been that some of the research that has been done<01:26:08.320><c> about</c><01:26:08.679><
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Full Formal with Calendar) Jun 18th, 2026
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- while I appreciate the sentiment of the amendment, and I actually think that it is worth further research
- And I do believe, very sincerely, lots of research to back us up, we are definitely addressing cost.
- And we have many, many years of research now that shows that there is a right way to teach young children
- And we have many, many years of research now that shows that there is a right way to teach young children
- Research shows that prior authorization is a barrier for our residents to get the proper The research
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- We also wanted to be sure that researchers are able to develop these tools going forward.
- And further, we added language that would enable research and development through universities such as
- We also wanted to be sure that researchers are able to develop these tools going forward.
- And further, we added language that would enable research and development through universities such as
- Research and development through universities such as Dartmouth to proceed with the grants that they
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Regulatory Reform Mar 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I am a research fellow with Stanford University's Hoover Institution and a visiting research fellow with
- I've published over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles on topics like this, and the bulk of my research
- I have created this sort of field, and the research... ...out of it is what I'm hoping to convey to you
- Research shows that regulatory accumulation disproportionately burdens small businesses, including the
- And even under conservative assumptions, based on some of the other peer-reviewed research that I've
Summary:
The Special Committee on Regulatory Reform met as a study hearing with a quorum present but no plans to take votes. Chair Mark Wright opened by noting a draft resolution on regulatory reform and introducing Patrick McLaughlin of the Hoover Institution and Pacific Legal Foundation, who was invited to discuss his research on state regulatory accumulation and reform. McLaughlin described his method of measuring regulation through counts of binding terms like “shall” and “must,” and said Louisiana ranks among the most regulated states, with about 183,000 restrictions and faster-than-average growth in its regulatory stock. He argued that regulatory accumulation slows GDP growth, raises consumer prices, and disproportionately burdens small businesses and low-income households.
McLaughlin pointed to reform models in British Columbia, Idaho, and Virginia, saying those states reduced regulations through centralized oversight, periodic review, simplified benefit-cost analysis, transparency tools, and AI-assisted comparison of rules across states. He said Virginia’s regulatory management office helped cut requirements and guidance, reduce licensing delays, and lower homebuilding costs, while similar reforms in Louisiana could produce significant economic gains. Committee members asked about the reliability of the research, the distinction between necessary and duplicative rules, the role of federal mandates, and how AI could help identify outdated or “gold-plated” regulations. McLaughlin said AI should assist human reviewers, not replace them, and emphasized that agencies need a process for reviewing old rules, not just issuing new ones.
Members also discussed Louisiana’s own reform efforts, including LaDOGE, permit streamlining, and prior legislation creating public hearings and committee review of regulations. Chair Wright said he had filed a broader bill this session and was working with the administration on next steps. Representative Walters requested supporting data and examples from other states, and other members asked for practical comparisons, including how regulations affect housing, occupational licensing, and small businesses. The hearing ended without any votes or formal action.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Feb 5th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- corporations, there's a few things here and there, but the real large portion relates to R&E, or research
- corporations, there's a few things here and there, but the real large portion relates to R&E or research
- do have, now have a different rule, and that's typically not individual taxpayers who are doing research
- have, now have a different rule, and that's typically that's not individual taxpayers who are doing research
- Allowing an immediate deduction for the research and experimentation costs is sound tax policy.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government and Taxation Committee heard House Bill 559, the annual tax conformity bill, from Representative Jeff Ehlers. He said the bill conforms Idaho tax law to federal changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, with most benefits going to individuals through provisions such as no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and an enhanced senior deduction, while also addressing corporate research and experimentation deductions and excluding bonus depreciation. He explained the bill’s fiscal note, argued the estimates were reasonable and transparent, and said the bill would help Idahoans keep more of their money while preserving a positive projected ending balance in the budget picture.
Testimony was divided. Supporters, including the Idaho Freedom Foundation, the Idaho Society of CPAs, Associated Taxpayers of Idaho, and some committee members, argued that conformity simplifies filing, avoids two sets of books, helps taxpayers receive refunds on time, and primarily benefits middle- and lower-income Idahoans. Opponents, including the League of Women Voters of Idaho, the American Association of University Women of Idaho, the Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy, and individual citizens, said the bill would reduce state revenue, worsen budget pressures, and likely lead to cuts in education and health care. Several critics also said the fiscal note was incomplete or that the bill’s implementation could create confusion and costs for the Tax Commission and taxpayers.
Committee members questioned the fiscal impact, implementation costs, and broader budget consequences, especially in light of recent tax cuts and current state shortfalls. Representative Ehlers responded that the Tax Commission could absorb implementation costs, that some provisions were intentionally not included in conformity, and that the bill did not itself dictate budget cuts. After debate, Senator Groh moved to send House Bill 559 to the Senate floor with a due pass recommendation, Senator Adams seconded, and the motion passed. Senators Taylor and Robbie voted no.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Investments and Pensions Oversight Oct 9th, 2025
Investments & Pensions Oversight Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The research that I took was to give you a brief 50-state overview on how pensions are stacking up around
- From that research, we were able to pull out four policy principles that these... states were all achieving
- We are getting ready to kick off a new round of research and looking at some new metrics in terms of
- it's certainly not common and a prohibiting factor in having a sustainable system from what the researchers
- Pew's a data-driven organization, so until we have research and numbers, we tend not to have too many
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House committee considers bill to ban sale of flavored nitrous oxide, HF325 3/5/25
Transcript Highlights:
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FL
Transcript Highlights:
- He leads research and extension programs as well as mentors students in the entomology department.
- But at the University of Florida, it is our job to teach, do research, and do extension to help citizens
- So my team and I do research on all of these topics that I have mentioned.
- In addition to the research, we have the most robust teaching program on honeybees and beekeeping of
- Researchers from multiple labs have gone to Asia to look for any natural pest or predator or disease
Committee:
Senate Agriculture
Summary:
The Committee on Agriculture heard two informational presentations before taking up legislation. Tracy Dean of Conservation Florida described the organization’s work protecting wild and working lands, especially ranch and timber lands within the Florida Wildlife Corridor, and argued that agricultural conservation easements are essential to preserving habitat, water resources, family farms, and the corridor itself. Senators discussed how conservation easements can help family operations remain viable across generations, and Dean emphasized strong demand for the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program and Florida Forever funding. Dr. Jamie Ellis of the University of Florida then gave a detailed presentation on honeybees, their role in pollination and Florida agriculture, and major threats such as Varroa mites, queen quality, nutrition issues, hurricanes, and the yellow-legged hornet; senators asked about colony losses, pollination alternatives, and the economic importance of beekeeping in Florida.
The committee then considered SB 210 on animal cremation, sponsored by Senator Harrell. The bill was described as a response to a case involving mishandled pet cremation and would require crematories to provide clear disclosures about services, prohibit false or misleading information, and authorize civil penalties enforced by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill was reported favorably after a roll call vote. Next, the committee took up SJR 318, a joint resolution by Chair Truenow creating a proposed ad valorem tax exemption for tangible personal property used in agricultural production or agritourism on agricultural land and owned by the landowner or leaseholder. Several industry and agency representatives appeared in support, and the resolution was also reported favorably by unanimous vote.
The meeting concluded with no further business and adjournment motioned by Senator Rouson.