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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development - 02/05/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
Transcript Highlights:
- This committee, uh, hearing of the Committee on Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development
- And last, we will be hearing a bill as well today from Senator Ke?
- "We need dairy farms, and we need cows, and I just appreciate hearing that. Mr.
- </c><00:30:52.799><c> that</c> uh and so I just appreciate hearing that uh and so I just appreciate hearing
- Chair and members, thank you for hearing Senate File 825 this afternoon.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Business and Professions Committee Aug 25th, 2026
Business and Professions
Transcript Highlights:
- The Assembly has rules to ensure we maintain order and run an efficient and fair hearing.
- But we're going to begin the hearing. For that. It's going to be open mic.
- But we're going to begin the hearing. And we have, oh, we have a quorum.
- Did I hear a motion? And a second. All right. And the secretary will call the roll.
- And with that, thank goodness, this hearing is adjourned. Thank you.
Committee:
House Business and Professions
Keywords:
contractors, unlicensed work, compensation recovery, business regulations, licensure, naturopathy, medical licensure, California Board of Naturopathic Medicine, healthcare services, fictitious-name permit, pupil health, albuterol inhalers, emergency medical aid, respiratory distress, local educational agencies, childcare programs, school safety, 988, house, all
Summary:
The Assembly Business and Professions Committee heard several measures, beginning with SB 1347, which clarifies that stock albuterol may be authorized in all public schools, including preschools. The bill was presented as a technical cleanup to existing law and received support from the California Society for Respiratory Care and the American Academy of Pediatrics. There was no opposition, and the committee approved it on a due pass vote.
The committee then considered AB 2772, the sunset bill for the California Council for Interior Design Certification. Supporters said it would extend the council’s sunset date and recognize its quasi-public status by applying transparency and accountability requirements. Opposition came from the International Interior Design Association, which argued the council had not complied with open meeting laws and objected to expanded authority to levy civil penalties. The committee nevertheless concurred in the Senate amendments and passed the bill.
SB 1303, the sunset bill for the California Board of Naturopathic Medicine, was heard next after major amendments removed disputed scope-of-practice language. The board and its supporters emphasized consumer protection, title clarity, and enforcement against unlicensed activity, while several medical and professional groups that had opposed earlier versions said they were removing opposition or moving to neutral. The committee passed the bill as amended.
Finally, SB 342, the Contractors Licensure Fairness Act, was presented as a measure to allow contractors to recover payment for work performed while licensed, even if there was a lapse in licensure during a long project, rather than forfeiting the entire contract value. Supporters said this would prevent unfair windfalls and reduce litigation; opponents, including Los Angeles Unified School District and local government groups, argued it would reward contractors who fail to maintain licenses and weaken consumer and public protections. The committee approved SB 342 as amended. The meeting also included extended thanks and farewell remarks for committee consultant Bill Lewis, who was retiring after many years of service.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair hears none, and the rules are suspended.
- The chair hears none, and the rules are suspended.
- The chair hears none.
- The chair hears none.
- Chair, hears none. Question now comes on adoption of the order.
Summary:
The Senate began with ceremonial items, including the Pledge of Allegiance and a welcome to Tri-County High School’s championship football and boys’ cross-country teams. The chamber then adopted a resolution commending the town of Auburn and the Robert and Esther Goddard Centennial Committee for recognizing the 100th anniversary of the first liquid-fueled rocket launch.
Several local bills were taken up and passed to be enacted, including measures authorizing payment by the City of Revere, adjusting the senior property tax deferral income threshold in Wellesley, amending the Hopedinton charter regarding library trustee appointment powers, and later engrossing bills affecting the Cotuit Fire District, the Salem licensing board, and validating Bourne’s May 20, 2025 annual election. The Senate also suspended Joint Rule 12 to refer House petitions to committees and, on committee recommendation, advanced two Cotuit Fire District bills to third reading and engrossment.
A major portion of the session focused on two Senate orders seeking advisory opinions from the Supreme Judicial Court on pending initiative petitions. One order concerned a public records initiative that would extend public records law to the General Court and the Governor’s office; the other concerned a legislative stipends initiative that would alter internal legislative procedures and compensation rules. Senator Feeney spoke in support of both orders, saying they were meant to inform the committee’s work and were not votes on the merits of the ballot questions. Both orders were adopted without objection.
The Senate also received a Ways and Means report on a bill banning the retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and pet sharks, with a new draft and amendment pending, and adopted an order placing the bill on the Orders of the Day for second reading on March 19, 2026. The session concluded with an order to adjourn to Monday at 11 a.m., which was adopted, and the Senate adjourned.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Do not register until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to register.
- Do not vote until you hear the bell. The House will now proceed to vote. Third reading of bills.
- Those in favor vote aye, those opposed vote, nay, do not vote until you hear the bell.
- The Appropriations Committee meeting today at 2 p.m. in Hearing Room 1. Chairman Gillette.
- The Transportation Committee will be meeting in Hearing Room 3 at 2 p.m., with your permission.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill had a long time for a hearing. It was thoroughly discussed. It was vetted.
- Hearing none, at this point the chair will ask our secretary to initiate a roll call vote.
- Hearing none, all those in favor of the motion signify by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed, nay?
- Hearing none, all those in favor of the motion signify by saying aye. Any opposed, nay?
- As some bills obviously can get two hearings and there are bills that don't get any.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing none and hearing no negative, debate is closed.
- Hearing no objection, all those in favor say aye; all those opposed say nay.
- Hearing no objection, all those in favor say aye. Aye. All those opposed say nay.
- I couldn't hear you. What? I couldn't hear you. What?
- Hearing none, the House has advanced to the 16th Order of Business: adjournment.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Civil Rights & Judiciary Jan 13th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll hear from Caitlin Wolfe. Thank you so much.
- We'll hear from Caitlin Wolfe. Thank you so much.
- And I would love to hear from the testimony and invite you to ask questions.
- Thank you very much for hearing the bill. Any questions of the sponsor?
- So if they're hearing this, please log on so we can hear from you.
Summary:
The Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee heard House Bill 2158, which updates Washington’s electronic notarization laws to reflect 2021 changes to the Uniform Law Commission’s notarial act model. Staff explained that the bill would allow remote notarization of tangible paper documents, authorize remote administration of oaths or affirmations to remotely located individuals, and clarify how a notary can acknowledge a signature on a tangible record sent in from a remote signer. Representative Abel, the sponsor, said the measure would improve access, especially in rural areas where notaries may be far away. Testimony from the Uniform Law Commission supported the bill as a modest update that adds flexibility while maintaining consumer protections. A committee member raised concerns about fraud and manipulated video, and the witness responded that the bill includes safeguards such as required recordings, identity verification, and retention of audiovisual records.
The committee then heard House Bill 2178, an Administrative Office of the Courts request bill making several mostly technical changes to align statutes with court rules and current practice. Staff described changes to civil infraction filing and response deadlines, payment plans for infractions, the dollar threshold for aggregated malicious mischief damage, a two-year extension for courts of limited jurisdiction to implement electronic protection-order filing, and repeal of an outdated statutory grant-distribution provision. Representative Tye noted concern specifically about the extension in Section 6 and said she was still seeking an explanation for why the deadline should move from 2026 to 2028. AOC witness Jay Lee Schultz said the extension is needed to align with the rollout of the state’s new case management system and to support statewide electronic protection-order tracking.
Elizabeth Hendren of the Sexual Violence Law Center testified in opposition to Section 6, saying the delay would further postpone reforms intended to improve access to protection orders, judicial access to related orders, and survivor notifications. She argued that the legislature had already given the courts five years to implement the changes and asked for more transparency about funding, barriers, and why additional time is needed. After hearing the testimony, the committee concluded its business for the day and also took time to introduce members and staff.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh it's committee hearing this.
- </c> Chair and Madam and members for hearing Chair and Madam and members for hearing this<01:19:07.920
- </c><01:19:21.000><c> the</c> I want to thank you for hearing the I want to thank you for hearing the
- </c> Hearing none, all in favor say I. I. Hearing none, all in favor say I. I.
- We're going to be continuing hearing some sales tax local option sales tax bills, and we'll hear the
Committee:
House Taxes
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Health and Human Services - 02/19/25
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- That's a lot of what we hear.
- Did I hear that right? Mr.
- Yes, now I can hear you. Awesome.
- Hopefully y'all can't hear that.
- That's just the stuff I hear.
Committee:
Senate Health and Human Services
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado House 2026 Legislative Day 069 Mar 24th, 2026
Colorado House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- One moment, hear two bills. House Bill 1323 hear two bills.
- </c><01:54:36.239><c> can</c> for the deaf and heart of hearing can for the deaf and heart of hearing
- So, if we're requiring a public hearing and we're simultaneously predetermining the outcome of the hearing
- </c> to consider this idea in public hearing to consider this idea in public hearing prior<02:06:15.360
- So, if we're be done in public hearing.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- It's been passed in several states, and we're going to hear about one lady, I think, here in a little
- As we often hear testimony in this committee, that’s extremely painful. So, God bless you.
- Because I remember hearing it before. Why, what's been the deal?
- We hear a lot of bills, and so we get wrapped up in our own bills.
- Seeing none, that will conclude our public hearing on Senate Bill 1135.
Committee:
House Children and Families
Summary:
The committee heard Senate Bill 1135, “Bentley and Mason’s Law,” which would require a person convicted of driving drunk or otherwise impaired and causing the death of a parent or parents to pay child support-like maintenance to the victim’s children until age 18, or 21 if in college. The sponsor explained that the amount would be determined through a clerk and court process similar to child support, based on the offender’s finances and the children’s prior standard of living. The bill also includes a provision intended to avoid “double dipping” by barring the maintenance claim if the family has already pursued a civil case against the insurance company, and it allows a one-year grace period after release from prison before payments begin. Committee members asked about the amount, whether health care or FAFSA would be affected, and whether penalties would apply for nonpayment; the sponsor said those issues were not fully specified and could be strengthened later. Members also raised concerns about enforceability and bankruptcy, while others supported the bill but suggested possible amendments.
Public testimony was strongly in favor. Brooke Stewart described how her husband was killed by a drunk driver in Tennessee and said Bentley’s Law has provided her children with restitution that will help support them through adulthood, including college. She said the offender had prior DUI-related arrests and that the law gave her family relief and accountability. Heather Elder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving testified for the bill and said Missouri should pass it without amendment, noting that similar laws exist in other states and territories. She said the bill was created in response to Cecilia Williams’ family tragedy and that Bentley and Mason, the children named in the bill, have been attending hearings and understand what the legislation means. Witnesses also referenced related impaired-driving and social-host bills as broader prevention efforts. No one testified in opposition, and the committee took no vote, ending the hearing after the public testimony.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Apr 15th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll now go into public hearing.
- We'll open the hearing with House Bill 2213, sponsored by Representative Riggs.
- We will now open the hearing on Senate Bill 1613.
- We'll now open the hearing on Senate Bill 1613, sponsored by Senator Mosley.
- Seeing none, that will conclude the hearing on Senate Bill 1613.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tourism
Summary:
The Special Committee on Tourism first met in executive session and approved the Senate substitute for Senate Bill 1000, which concerns the tourism supplemental revenue fund and how its money is collected and distributed. The motion to do pass received 11 ayes and 0 noes.
In public hearing, the committee heard House Bill 2213, which would establish U.S. Grant Day in Missouri on April 27, Grant’s birthday. Representative Riggs described Grant’s many Missouri ties and his later legacy, and members offered supportive comments. No opposition was presented, and the hearing was closed without a vote. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1613, which would designate November 24 as Frankie Muse Freeman Day in Missouri. Senator Mosley and supporters emphasized Freeman’s civil rights work, especially in housing discrimination and voting rights, and witnesses spoke about her legacy and the importance of remembering segregation-era history. There was no opposition.
The committee also heard House Bill 3216, which would designate May 10 as Missouri River Runner Day to raise awareness of Amtrak’s River Runner route across Missouri. Representative Wilson explained the bill’s connection to Train Awareness Day and the route’s usefulness for travel across the state, including to Jefferson City, St. Louis, and Kansas City. A witness provided informational testimony about the broader rail network and tourism value, and members discussed train travel safety and access. No opposition was offered, and the committee adjourned after the hearing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Tourism Apr 15th, 2026
Special Committee on Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll now go into public hearing.
- We'll open the hearing with House Bill 2213, sponsored by Representative Riggs.
- We will now open the hearing on Senate Bill 1613.
- We'll now open the hearing on Senate Bill 1613, sponsored by Senator Mosley.
- Seeing none, that will conclude the hearing on Senate Bill 1613.
Committee:
House Special Committee on Tourism
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
- Hearing no objection, so ordered.
Summary:
The House was called to order, a quorum was confirmed, and members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. The chamber approved the previous day’s minutes, held brief party caucuses, and received a Senate message announcing the signing of engrossed substitute House Bill 1187. The House then moved through third-reading business on several bills, concurring in Senate amendments before final passage votes.
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795, dealing with school restraint and isolation practices, drew the most debate. Supporters said the Senate changes added clarity and strengthened protections around restraint, while opponents argued schools and private providers serving high-need students need more training and funding before restrictions are tightened. The bill passed 58-37. Engrossed House Bill 1941, allowing small cannabis producers to form limited agricultural cooperatives, also passed after debate over whether cannabis should be treated as an agricultural product; it passed 69-26.
Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 2034, concerning the use of surplus pension funds from the LEOFF 1 plan, generated extensive opposition from members who said pension money should remain for retirees and first responders and warned against using it to balance the budget. Supporters described the measure as a prudent fiscal step for an overfunded closed plan. It passed 50-46. House Bill 1526, which allows snack bar licensees to sell wine by the glass, passed 87-9, and Second Substitute House Bill 1701, allowing independently owned wineries and breweries to lease third-party kitchen space, passed 89-7. The House then went at ease.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Feb 20th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- We're working on setting that matter for hearing at AID. Both parties have briefed the issue.
- We'll get that set for hearing within the next week or so, and then finalize that issue. Thank you.
- Set for hearing within the next week or so, and then finalize that issue.
- Counsel for Navitus and myself yesterday approached the hearing officer and asked for a hearing date.
- At this point, we've asked for a hearing date in April.
Committee:
All ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Summary:
The meeting opened with prayer, approval of the prior minutes, and a monthly revenue report from the Bureau of Legislative Research. The report showed gross general revenue collections up year to date and net general revenue above forecast, with the increase attributed in part to income tax growth, a fiscal-year shift, and lottery-related collections. Members asked no questions, and no action was required on the revenue report.
Several subcommittee reports were then presented and adopted, including executive, administrative rules, game and fish/state police, hospital/Medicaid/developmental disability, occupational licensing, PEER, revenue, state insurance programs, and personnel. The executive report noted a waiver request for Jackson County School District construction services and an audit with no findings. The administrative rules report covered agency directives, rulemaking updates, and a few rules pulled for later consideration. The revenue subcommittee held one District 4 tire removal contract until its next meeting, while the state insurance subcommittee reviewed the EBD contract with Boston Consulting Group and approved pharmacy formulary and drug recommendations.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on the State Insurance Department’s examination of pharmacy benefit managers, especially Navitus Health Solutions. Commissioners and staff explained that Navitus objected to producing certain claims data for self-funded plans, raising an ERISA preemption argument, and that the matter was being set for an administrative hearing, likely in April. Members questioned compliance, due process, and the implications of the objection, while the department said the state initiated the examination and was continuing to seek resolution. The committee also reviewed an Arkansas Teacher Retirement System agreement, with one member noting a potential conflict and abstaining. The meeting ended after members reviewed additional reports with no further action and adjourned.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Feb 20th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- We're working on setting that matter for hearing at AID. Both parties have briefed the issue.
- We'll get that set for hearing within the next week or so. Thank you.
- Set for hearing within the next week or so and then finalize that issue.
- Counsel for Navitus and I yesterday approached the hearing officer and asked for a hearing date.
- At this point, we've asked for a hearing date in April.
Committee:
All ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Summary:
The committee met and opened with a prayer, then approved the prior meeting minutes and received the monthly revenue report from the Bureau of Legislative Research. The report showed gross general revenue collections up year to date and net general revenue above forecast, with the staff noting changes driven by casino gaming transfers, income tax growth, and a lottery-related collection. No action was required on the revenue report.
Several subcommittee reports were then presented and adopted, including the executive committee, administrative rules, game and fish/state police, hospital/Medicaid/developmental disability, occupational licensing, PEER, revenue, state insurance programs, and personnel. Topics included a Jackson County School District cooperative purchasing waiver, rulemaking updates from several agencies, federal immigration and wildlife issues, SNAP and Medicaid waiver reimbursement rates, occupational authorization reviews, temporary appropriations and transfer requests, a tire removal contract held for later review, EBD pharmacy and medical drug recommendations, and personnel items. The PEER report also included questions to the State Broadband Director about a provider with delinquent property taxes; he said the provider would not be brought forward until the issue is resolved and that broadband grant payments are tied to performance milestones.
The most extended discussion came during review of a State Insurance Department report on pharmacy benefit manager oversight. Commissioners and members questioned Navitus Health Solutions’ refusal to provide certain claims data for self-funded plans in an affiliate pricing examination. The department said the matter is being briefed and set for an administrative hearing, likely in April, and that the dispute centers on ERISA preemption and state authority to request the data. Members also asked about the status of the other PBMs under review and whether they had raised similar objections. After all reports were adopted or filed as reviewed, the meeting adjourned with no further business.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Feb 10th, 2026
Banking, Financial Services and Pensions
Transcript Highlights:
- Do I hear a motion? I have a due pass and a second. Will there be discussion or debate?
- It's good to hear that you're against the sale of land to data centers.
- I'm glad to hear you say that that has no impact then... opening Pandor's box.
- I'm glad to hear you say that that has no impact then Thank you.
- Do I hear a motion? A second? There's a second. Any further discussion or debate?
Keywords:
credit card transactions, payment methods, service charge, consumer rights, financial regulation, public finance, pension, pension fund, retirement system, board of trustees, proxy voting, proxy proposal, shareholder vote, shareholder activism, fiduciary duty, pecuniary factors, nonpecuniary factors, ESG, environmental social governance, social goals
Summary:
The Banking, Financial Services and Pensions Committee met and announced that several bills would be laid over, including HB 4225 and HB 4263, while also noting that actuarial follow-up reports on prior referrals were still being revised. The committee then worked through a long agenda, with members frequently noting schedule conflicts and the chair alternating between bills and committee business. The meeting adjourned after the agenda was completed, with the chair saying the committee would return the following week with a longer agenda, likely including additional pension bills.
Several bills related to payment processing and pension governance were heard and passed. HB 3041 would allow merchants to pass along credit card surcharges up to the amount charged by the card company, with the author noting some businesses face fees of 4% to 5%; it passed 9-0. HB 4428 and HB 4429, both dealing with shareholder proxy advisors for pension funds, passed 8-1 and 9-0 respectively; supporters said the bills would require fiduciary standards and transparency, while the speaker referenced opposition from GreenAmerica.org as evidence of the bill’s value. HB 3028, which lets technology center districts and public schools pass on credit card service fees, also passed 7-0.
The committee also advanced several pension-related measures. HB 3265, requested by the Police Pension Board, defines who qualifies as a mental health specialist for disability evaluations; testimony explained the change would let the board use psychologists because psychiatrists are harder to contract with, and the bill passed 7-0. HB 3721 would adjust the DROP benefit for public safety officers so surviving spouses can claim it if the officer dies before electing the option; the author said it has no actuarial cost, and it passed 7-0. HB 3313, a defined contribution retirement bill, would raise contribution levels, eliminate vesting delays, and add retirement planning and lifetime income options; members questioned whether it would affect retention or other retirement plans, and it passed 8-0.
Other bills addressed creditors, housing, and financial exploitation. HB 3588, a Uniform Law Commission request bill on assignment for the benefit of creditors, was described as codifying existing case law and passed 8-0. HB 1064, which would restrict large institutional investors from buying single-family homes in Oklahoma, was amended in concept during discussion to narrow the hedge fund definition and remove a resale requirement; supporters framed it as protecting homeownership, while opponents raised concerns about restricting sales and the evidence for housing impacts, and it passed 5-2. Finally, HB 3020, the Protections for Financial Exploitation of Protected Adults Act, would let financial institutions place temporary holds and act in good faith when they suspect fraud against vulnerable adults; members asked about training and safeguards, and it passed 9-0.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Attendance roll call will now be taken; do not register until you hear the bell.
- Without objection, all amendments which have been distributed will not be read in full hearing, and so
- Chairman, the Appropriations Committee will meet in Hearing Room 1 at 2 p.m. in 10 minutes.
- Speaker Pro Tem, Federalism and Military Affairs will be meeting in House Hearing Room 4 at 2 p.m.
- Speaker Pro Tem, Federalism and Military Affairs will be meeting in House Hearing Room 4 at 2 p.m.
CO
Colorado 2026 Regular Session
Colorado Senate 2026 Legislative Day 007 Jan 21st, 2026
Colorado Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- President, the committee on state veterans and military affairs is under consideration has had a hearing
- on</c><00:23:46.400><c> the</c><00:23:46.480><c> following</c><00:23:46.720><c> appointments</c> hearing
- on the following appointments hearing on the following appointments and<00:23:47.200><c> recommends<
- This is to announce the first of three days of joint judiciary committee SMART Act and other hearings
- See you over there. other hearings. Um, we need to wait for other hearings.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- the public hearing.
- First up for our public hearing, I'm going to call Robin. Ms.
- I appreciate the public hearing and what you do.
- Of course, we are hearing from non-public, mostly today from private schools.
- I want to hear from the... ...direction. I want to hear from the Department. Okay, thank you.
Committee:
House Education Policy
Keywords:
Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, violence prevention, conflict resolution, mediation, public education, high school graduation, 1136, house, all