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WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- Turning right to the bill, House Bill 2112 requires commercial entities, including social media companies
- The commercial entity may not retain any of the individual's identifying information.
- House Bill 2112 also requires commercial entities to display notices on their website's landing page
- I'm going back over, but a commercial entity that publishes this material must comply.
- I'm going back over, but a commercial entity that publishes this material must comply.
Bills:
HB2112
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 5 on State Administration Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- multifamily supernova, which is an additional $50 million through that supernova just for tribal entities
- So today, BCSH, we are an agency consisting of 12 entities, ranging everything from promoting affordable
- The Department of Cannabis Control, which in less than five years, has consolidated from three entities
- in a government structure where the legislature and the public can easily identify the person or entity
- And which entity is responsible when problems emerge?
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Governmental Oversight and Accountability Mar 18th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- SB 1678 on entities that boycott Israel by Senator Leake, an appropriate next bill.
- Boycotts of entities and individuals on the basis of national origin, particularly Israel, often...
- Boycotts of entities and individuals on the basis of national origin, particularly Israel, often amount
- So just to be clear, from what I understand, this bill is about how the state invests in entities, and
- we don't want them to invest in entities that boycott Israel.
Summary:
The committee first confirmed Heather L. Turnbull to the Florida Commission on Community Service without debate. It then took up SPB 7022, which sets Florida Retirement System employer contribution rates beginning July 1, 2025, updates rates to address unfunded liability, and preserves the 3% employee contribution rate. Senator Fine said the bill would increase FRS Trust Fund revenue by about $310 million annually and also gives certain elected officers an option related to DROP accumulations. An amendment was adopted, the bill was submitted as a committee bill, and it was reported favorably.
The committee then heard SB 1710, a bill by Senator DeSantis/DeSigley to prohibit state agencies, vendors, and grant recipients from using state funds for DEI-related policies, trainings, and programs, and to impose related restrictions on medical institutions of higher education. Senator Polsky and others questioned the bill’s broad and vague language, its effect on health-related work, public-facing agency positions, private contractors, and medical school admissions. The sponsor said the bill was intended to stop DEI from influencing state agencies and that the medical-school portion would likely be amended out later. Public testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill would harm health care, education, access, and minority communities; a few supporters said DEI is ideological and should be removed from government and public institutions. After debate, the bill was reported favorably on a party-line style vote, with Senator Errington voting no.
The committee then began SB 1678, relating to entities that boycott Israel, with a delete-all amendment. Senator Leak said the bill would expand Florida’s anti-BDS framework to cover nonprofits, foreign educational institutions, foreign government funds, academic boycotts, political subdivisions, and certain grants, while the amendment aligned the bill with existing law and clarified procurement and divestment provisions. Testimony included support from proponents who said Florida should not do business with entities engaged in boycotts of Israel, and opposition from speakers who argued the bill would restrict academic freedom and conscience. Debate continued as the transcript ended, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Massachusetts Data Privacy Act Jul 7th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Uncovered entities—oh no, this one is not. I'm sorry, 15 was going on.
- It's a covered entity, you know, the covered entity, so I think we can... that's almost... that's like
- It's a covered entity, you know, the covered entity, so I think we can... that's almost... that's like
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Data Privacy convened its first conference committee meeting to reconcile differences between Senate 2619 and House 5479. Representative Michael Moran and Senator Cindy Creem opened by emphasizing the long-running work on privacy legislation, the need to protect Massachusetts residents’ personal data, and the goal of producing a strong consumer-focused bill. Members also noted extensive stakeholder outreach over the prior three years and expressed optimism that the chambers could resolve the remaining differences.
The committee then worked through the bill’s definitions section item by item, identifying which provisions were already aligned and which would need further staff review or later negotiation. Several items were described as essentially the same or close enough for agreement, including affiliate, consumer rights, business associate citation language, collection, controller, covered entity, gender-affirming health care services, targeted advertising, and some profile/health information provisions. Other items were set aside because of substantive differences, especially around affirmative consent, biometric data, dark patterns and deceptive design, de-identification, consumer versus individual terminology, age/minor language, precise geolocation, publicly available information, reproductive or sexual health care, sale/transfer of personal data, sensitive data, and trade secret-related language.
A recurring theme was whether the bill should use “consumer” or “individual” in various definitions and provisions, with the chairs directing staff to work offline on a consistent approach. The committee also discussed whether certain HIPAA and COPPA references should be embedded in definitions or cited throughout the bill. By the end of the meeting, the committee had resolved a number of mostly technical or stylistic items, tabled several substantive disputes for later discussion, and agreed to continue working toward a final conference report before adjourning.
AK
Alaska 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jun 20th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Alaska House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- providing for an effective date, as well as reduction or elimination of income taxes on pass-through entities
- This bill would add a new graduated income tax to pass-through entities that produce, transport, treat
- Layering a new entity-level income tax on top of the property tax abatement and volumetric tax regime
- Further amendments were made impacting foreign entity participation, cost overruns, effects of project
- request of the Governor, entitled: An act relating to the elimination of income taxes on pass-through entities
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Capital Projects and Bond Oversight Committee (1-29-26) - Upon Adjournment
Transcript Highlights:
- CHFS, but certainly I mean we welcome, you know, we would welcome all bids, all interaction with any entity
- </c><00:08:24.960><c> that</c><00:08:25.280><c> will</c> interaction with any entity that will interaction
- with any entity that will have<00:08:25.759><c> interest</c><00:08:26.160><c> in</c><00:08:26.400><c
- >> So I may suggest just, um, generally speaking, that we would welcome, um, any entity to seek, um,
- together and and they these two entities together and and they thought<00:18:55.120><c> this</c><00:
Summary:
The committee first approved the December meeting minutes and received several information items, including quarterly capital project status reports, University of Kentucky medical and equipment purchases, school district bond issue notices, and a University of Kentucky RFP for an enterprise services partner. Members also briefly discussed a University of Kentucky public-private partnership for student housing and dining, with comments that such arrangements may improve efficiency and use of taxpayer dollars during a difficult budget year.
The main substantive discussion centered on a new CHFS lease in Harlan County for the Department for Community Based Services. Members questioned the proposed annual cost of $25.62 per square foot, which was far above the county average cited in the meeting, and raised concerns about the one responsive bid, the long lease term through 2033, and whether a nearby hospital or other entity might have been interested. CHFS staff said the current office space is in poor condition, that the new lease includes needed construction and 60 parking spaces, and that the office is limited to considering only actual bidders. After debate over whether to rebid or negotiate, the committee voted to approve the lease, with some members supporting it because of the current facility’s condition and others recording reservations.
The committee then approved the remaining 10 lease renewals as a group. These included one renewal for the Commonwealth’s prosecutorial system and renewals for several CHFS offices, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the Department of Natural Resources. One member noted that seven of the 10 renewals were at or below the county average rate and said the overall package was substantially in line with local market conditions.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
CPC Public Hearing - Thu Feb 13, 2025 @ 2:00 PM HST
Consumer Protection & Commerce
Transcript Highlights:
- That entity should be given whatever lease revenues are generated from it.
- So if another entity jumps in and causes a lot of cost to the utility and it fails to be the acquirer
- So if another entity jumps in and causes a lot of cost to the utility and it fails to be the acquirer
- So if another entity jumps in and causes a lot of cost to the utility and it fails to be the acquirer
- Curtis said, I think that was sort of how... entity jumps in and causes a lot of cost entity jumps in
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on HB 818 HD1, which would establish the Waiawa Community Development District. The Attorney General’s office said the bill may not comply with requirements for a special fund, and DLNR asked for further amendments so lease revenues would remain with DLNR while it continues managing the lands. DLNR cited ongoing costs, including the Uncle Billy’s demolition debt and management needs at Banyan Drive/Banyan Country Club. HCDA/Waiawa representatives supported the bill, agreed that DLNR should keep lease revenues while it remains the land manager, and said a future transfer of land management would change where revenues should go. Members focused on whether removing lease revenue would undercut the bill and on how existing and future revenues should be allocated.
The committee then took up HB 338 HD1 and HB 339 HD1 on renewable energy-related utility transactions and procurement. Testimony came from the Consumer Advocate, the State Energy Office, the Public Utilities Commission, Hawaiian Electric, IBEW Local 1260, Ulupono Initiative, and Life of the Land. Supporters generally backed the measures, while some asked for labor-related strengthening language. Discussion centered on how the PUC should handle competing bids or offers in utility merger or acquisition situations, with concerns raised about NDAs, timing, and whether the original version or amended language better allowed public and intervenor participation. A witness from Life of the Land argued that utilities should not negotiate under NDA in a way that blocks later public competition, and a PUC-related witness said the current language was changed from the original to address PUC testimony.
Finally, the committee heard HB 1467 HD1 on housing resiliency. OIP was not present, while B&F raised concerns about placing federal funds into a special fund, saying federal grant money should remain in a separate P fund for transparency, accountability, and single-audit compliance. State agencies and groups including OPSD, Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, the Climate Advisory Team, and Hawaii Realtors supported the measure. Testimony emphasized that many older roofs lack hurricane clips and that strengthening homes could reduce disaster sheltering and temporary housing costs. IBEW Local 1260 supported the bill but argued that building to current standards upfront is preferable to retrofitting later. Members questioned funding structure, eligibility, and whether the program should be needs-based; the bill was described as limited to households under 140% AMI. No votes or final actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- So, if we want to have a stable system, we need a stable entity in charge of the planning and organizing
- The entity in state government most responsible for coordinating efforts and improving outcomes is the
- They want to be their own entity, and I get that. I understand it.
- We don't have an entity that looks at scope of practice. They bring scope of practices up here.
- Additionally, if an entity is asking for construction phase funding, they must provide the legislature
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- ,</c> invasion, NOS's, government entities, invasion, NOS's, government entities, and<00:44:42.960><c
- </c> that use the pass through entity tax. that use the pass through entity tax. 66,000. 66,000. 66,000
- ,</c> going to be paid through the entity, going to be paid through the entity, through<01:36:36.880>
- </c> pastor entities. pastor entities.
- Um, that's the number that they're paying at these pass-through entities pay two billion.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Energy REVISION 2: Links added | Removed - HB3175 and HB4338 Feb 4th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- And so what House Bill 3173 would do is it would allow entities to take over orphaned and abandoned wells
- Yes, sir, that is the intent, that that entity who agreed to take that For the question.
- Yes, sir, that is the intent, that that entity who agreed to take that over is now responsible for the
- Yes, sir, that is the intent, that that entity who agreed to take that over is now responsible for the
Summary:
The House Energy Committee met for its first meeting of session and heard two bills. House Bill 3469, by Chairman Bowles, would create a three-year phase-in for higher oil and gas surety bond requirements adopted in last year’s HB 1369, giving smaller operators more time to adjust while still addressing the state’s orphaned and abandoned well liabilities. Bowles explained that some small producers have had difficulty obtaining the larger bonds, and noted the state’s need for stronger financial protection given the large number of orphaned wells. The committee asked about the bill’s effective timing, and HB 3469 was reported out of committee on an 8-0 vote.
House Bill 3173, by Chairman Archer, would allow orphaned and abandoned wells to be taken over for geothermal or energy storage uses, with the goal of putting some wells back into productive use and reducing the backlog of wells needing state plugging. Archer said the state’s current pace could take roughly 200 years to clear the list, and emphasized that even a small number of wells converted to productive use would help. A question from Rep. Lepak clarified that if the well is not used for the approved purpose for 12 months, the entity taking it over becomes responsible for plugging or remediation. HB 3173 also passed 8-0 and moved to the oversight committee.
House Bill 4264, relating to mines and mining, was laid over at the sponsor’s request and was not heard. The committee adjourned after noting it would plan to meet again the following week, with the possibility of needing a third meeting to finish assigned bills.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- So as it relates to human in the loop, any entity that would be required for initial licensure under
- Any entity that would be required for initial licensure under a supervised autonomous AI is required
- still have maximum flexibility from a DOPL perspective if they want to place restrictions on that entity
- Thank you. effective if they want to place restrictions on that entity.
- You're taking basically an entity that is going to provide additional housing.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- actually enacted and put in statute, all of which the courts and the Highway Patrol and any other entities
- to be retained based on some of the statutory purposes for other reasons and provided to specific entities
- includes... ...a Supreme Court rule-based structure with a governing body that includes several entities
- from the representatives from several entities in the executive branch.
- from several entities in the executive branch.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 4th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- And, you know, I think there's another piece about it that exempts an entity that merely collects info
- request that we had from the Department of Licensing as they went through, as they are going to be the entity
- Data brokers using the data that they purchase from first-party entities, which this bill has now cut
- Those first-party entities are the companies you do business with and who are selling your data as if
- I'm worried that as we've exempted public entities, and we've seen public entities both here in Washington
Keywords:
life insurance, policy lapse, policy cancellation, nonpayment of premium, premium grace period, lapse notice, termination notice, third-party notice, third-party designee, beneficiary protection, consumer protection, insurance regulation, insurer notice requirements, policyholder, beneficiary, Washington RCW, insurance code, unintentional lapse, coverage continuation, premium delinquency
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Education Jan 15th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Each entity is also authorized to contract for any or all portion of their administrative services.
- The affected entities must establish policies and procedures and controls necessary to transition to
- providing administrative services at a level commensurate with the business needs for the affected entities
- Superintendent of Public Instruction, it means that the full amount that we appropriate to those entities
- is not being able to be used by those entities for the purpose that we intend.
Summary:
The House Education Committee held public hearings on two bills. House Bill 1662 would move several education-related boards and commissions—the State Board of Education, the Professional Educator Standards Board, the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership, and the Charter School Commission—toward operational independence from OSPI by July 1, 2027, including separate administrative services, asset and employee transfers, and transition planning by OFM. The prime sponsor and supporters said the bill would improve transparency, fiscal accountability, and agency flexibility, while OSPI-related testimony emphasized that small agencies need more nimble administrative support. No one testified in opposition; the hearing record noted 2 pro, 1 con, and 5 other sign-ins, and members were told the bill was substantively the same as the version passed the prior year except for date changes.
The committee then heard House Bill 1683, which would require most school districts with 2,000 or more students to elect at least some school board members from director districts rather than entirely at-large, with larger districts needing more district-based seats and districts under 2,000 students exempt. The sponsor and supporters argued the change would improve geographic and demographic representation, especially for lower-income communities and communities of color, and would help ensure school boards reflect the students and families they serve. Opponents, including a school directors association representative, said the bill would be an unfunded mandate, reduce local control, and create added election costs and recruitment challenges; one witness also suggested the bill should consider broader proportional-representation options. Staff noted that 23 districts would currently be out of compliance, and the hearing record showed 12 pro, 163 con, and 2 other sign-ins.
No executive action was taken on either bill during this portion of the meeting. At the end of the hearing, the chair reminded members that several bills heard that week would be on next Thursday’s executive session agenda, urged prompt amendment requests, and announced that the committee would adjourn to caucuses.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Auditing Committee Nov 17th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- We do have, as a county, concerns over outside entities, i.e. consultants, having access to our network
- I heard from the county commissioner that he's concerned about outside entities, but I don't think Baker
- And it was characterized as being an outside entity.
- I heard from the county commissioner that he's concerned about outside entities, but I don't think Baker
- time to reconcile, are then not able to get access, and it was characterized as being an outside entity
Summary:
The Legislative Auditing Committee heard several local-government audit requests and unanimously approved each one. The first item was Baker County, where county commissioners asked for an operational and financial audit because of repeated late audits, concerns about the finance office, and lack of confidence in county financial reporting. The county clerk supported an audit but argued it should be countywide and include all constitutional officers; she also described a dispute over access to the county finance system and pending litigation. After brief questions, the committee adopted a 9-0 motion directing the Auditor General to perform an operational audit of Baker County’s financial operations and records, with scope to be finalized during the audit.
The committee then approved an audit request for the Concord Estates Community Development District in Osceola County. Senator Arrington said residents alleged excessive board compensation, large unexplained spending, missing financial reports, and refusal to provide records or hold open meetings. Residents and a board member testified about rising assessments, deteriorating amenities, and lack of transparency. The committee voted 10-0 to direct an operational audit of the CDD. It also approved, by 10-0 votes, operational audits of the town of Melbourne Beach, based on allegations of fiscal and operational improprieties and lawsuits that had cost the town more than $150,000, and the city of Apalachicola, where Senator Simon said longstanding water utility failures, grant issues, and consent-order problems warranted review.
The final request was for a financial and operational audit of Cape Coral’s Building Department. Representative G. Lombardo said building-fee revenues appeared to be transferred for non-building purposes, permit processing was inconsistent, and the department relied heavily on a private firm while the building official had prior ties to that firm. Industry representatives testified that building funds were being diverted, service levels were suffering, and private-provider inspections were not always reflected in fee reductions. The committee adopted the motion 10-0. After completing all agenda items, the committee adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Appropriations and Finance Mar 19th, 2025
House Appropriations & Finance
Transcript Highlights:
- Will this change—like right now, we have some electric entities that either have or are going to submit
- Chair**, um, **Vice Chair**, the only way that these entities can be able to tap into the funding is
- Chair**, um, **Vice Chair**, the only way that these entities can be able to tap into the funding is
- So any eligible entity that has a FEMA project is able to apply for these. So **Mr.
- if they choose to file with FEMA Region 6, where I can see all of that, they would be an eligible entity
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- So many government entities, local government entities, are struggling with staff in certain departments
- It requires the Department of Health to contract with a nonprofit entity to establish and maintain a
- Could you elaborate a little more as to how we will define what makes an entity a small manufacturer,
- to how we will define or what makes an entity a small manufacturer.
- many government entities that work with victims on this legislation.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several recognitions, including remarks from Senator Berman outlining Democratic priorities such as education, health care, environmental protection, and opposition to rollbacks on child labor, book access, and gun safety. The chamber also recognized military guests and an intern before moving to the special order calendar. Several bills were temporarily postponed, including measures on human trafficking, waste management, Bright Futures, Medicaid oversight at one point in the flow, and mammogram coverage, though the Medicaid oversight bill was later taken up and passed.
The Senate passed a series of bills, often after substituting House companions and adopting technical amendments. Among the major measures approved were the dangerous dogs bill (the Pam Rock Act), which tightened penalties and procedures after fatal attacks; a local government land regulation bill that streamlined comp plan review and defined impact-fee circumstances, though members raised concerns about quasi-judicial hearing limits and local costs; a vessel-related bill combining boating safety and voter-freedom provisions; a blood clot screening and treatment bill creating the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act; fleeing and eluding penalties; concealed carry and firearm possession rules for certain officers and service members; timeshare management reforms; and public education on background screening requirements.
The chamber also approved bills on disability history and awareness instruction, manufacturing and a related fee bill, utility service restrictions, educational opportunities for military children, health facilities authorities, and veteran and spouse nursing home beds. The disability instruction bill drew extended debate about the use of the term “disability,” inclusion, and whether the measure was consistent with broader DEI debates; it passed unanimously after emotional testimony from the sponsor and families. The manufacturing and utility bills focused on statewide economic policy and preemption of local restrictions, while the military children bill was presented as a student-driven proposal. Most measures passed with strong bipartisan support, with recorded votes ranging from unanimous to 33-3 on the firearm bill and 26-8 on the land regulation bill.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2025-04-28 (1:00PM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So many government entities, local government entities, are struggling with staff in certain departments
- It requires the Department of Health to contract with a nonprofit entity to establish and maintain a
- Could you elaborate a little more as to how we will define what makes an entity a small manufacturer?
- to how we will define or what makes an entity a small manufacturer.
- , but I've worked with many government entities that work with victims on this legislation.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, prayer, pledge, and several recognitions, including remarks from Senator Berman on Democratic priorities and introductions of military leaders and an intern. The chamber then moved through a long special-order calendar, with many bills substituted to House companions, amended, and passed, while several others were temporarily postponed.
Major measures approved included the dangerous dogs/Pam Rock Act (SB 572/HB 593), which tightened penalties and procedures for dog attacks and passed 36-0; local government land regulation (SB 1080), which was amended to remove agricultural enclave language and passed 26-8; vessel/freedom-related legislation (SB 1388/HB 1137), which passed 35-0; blood clot screening and treatment (SB 890/HB 1421), which added registry and training provisions and passed 36-0; fleeing or eluding law enforcement (SB 468/HB 113), which increased offense levels and passed 36-0; concealed carry/licensing for certain officers and service members (SB 490/HB 383), which passed 33-3; timeshare management (SB 496/HB 897), which clarified governance and annual meeting requirements and passed 36-0; background screening education (SB 614/HB 531), which created a public webpage and passed 36-0; utility service restrictions (SB 1002/HB 1137), which preempted local energy-source restrictions and passed 36-0; Medicaid oversight (SB 1060), which created a joint oversight committee and passed 35-0; health facilities authorities (SB 68), amended to make fentanyl urine screening more discretionary, and passed 36-0; and veterans’ nursing home beds (SB 78/HB 797), which authorized veteran- and spouse-designated beds and passed 36-0.
The chamber also passed disability history and awareness instruction (SB 540/HB 447), a highly personal bill honoring Evan Hartzell that drew extended debate about disability language, inclusion, and education; it passed 35-0 after 35 co-sponsors were added. Manufacturing policy bills SB 600 and SB 602 were approved after amendments to add reporting, ranking metrics, and fee-use restrictions, both passing 35-0. Educational opportunities for military children (SB 1528) passed 36-0 after testimony from student sponsors and senators praising the bill’s origin. Several other bills, including Medicaid oversight, mammograms, Parkinson’s disease, condominium/cooperative associations, waste management, human trafficking, and Bright Futures, were postponed or not taken up during this segment.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Budget Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services Mar 12th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Over the years of our changes in the mandated reporting law, all we have done really is to add entities
- The Child Welfare Council is another entity that establishes a framework for interagency collaboration
- But sometimes they need more than that, particularly when it's about partnering with other entities.
- ...between these two entities to make sure that all young people receive this resource.
- So with the Bringing Families Home program, it has been able to contract with entities that were...
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:42:29.720><c> so</c> language is that um private entities so language is that um private entities
- </c><00:42:36.880><c> are</c><00:42:37.040><c> generally</c><00:42:37.440><c> not</c> private entities
- are generally not private entities are generally not subject<00:42:38.000><c> to</c><00:42:38.160><c
- </c><00:42:44.400><c> um</c> relationship with a government entity um relationship with a government
- entity um and<00:42:44.760><c> so</c><00:42:45.400><c> this</c><00:42:45.559><c> new</c><00:42:45.760