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LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So you just filed a claim against all of them.
- they're filing it as a climate change damage.
- It just says you can't file a claim based on climate-change damages. It is prospective only.
- The DEQ says, we're going to file an administrative proceeding.
- The DEQ says we're going to file an administrative proceeding. So what happens?
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met on May 14 and approved the April 29 minutes. The committee first heard HB 1056, which authorizes transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish tied to a former school building now considered dilapidated and a nuisance; it was reported favorably. HB 841, described as a landman code of conduct bill and expropriation-related measure, was voluntarily deferred so the sponsor could work on additional changes over the interim.
The committee then took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which would bar future lawsuits seeking climate-change damages against fossil fuel companies and other entities. Supporters said it would prevent speculative climate litigation while preserving legitimate claims for permit violations and other existing statutory causes of action. Opponents from coastal litigation and the Sierra Club argued the bill was drafted too broadly and could affect legacy cases, property rights, and regulatory enforcement; the committee adopted Amendment 3875 to grandfather existing filed cases and make the bill effective upon gubernatorial signature, then reported the bill favorably as amended.
HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure and updating the state’s waste framework for modern energy components, was reported favorably. HB 637, which revises oil field site restoration fees and lowers rates for marginal, stripper, low-pressure, and incapable wells, was also reported favorably. Finally, SB 480, as amended, allowed boats to anchor in Oyster Bayou so long as they are not within an oyster lease and someone remains on board; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably before adjourning.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So you just filed a claim against all of them.
- , but they're filing it as a climate-change damage claim.
- It just says you can't file a claim based on climate-change damages. It is prospective only.
- The DEQ says, we're going to file an administrative proceeding.
- The DEQ says we're going to file an administrative proceeding. So what happens?
Committee:
Senate Natural Resources
Keywords:
fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> File. Also on page 4, judiciary communication numbers 17 to 19 transmit reports. >> File.
- ><c> four,</c><00:04:39.919><c> judiciary</c> >> File.
- Also on page four, judiciary >> File.
- >> File. >> File. >> File.
- </c><00:05:21.520><c> later</c> of the day that may be filed later of the day that may be filed later
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, getting to the file.
- Um, getting to the file.
- Uh, Senate File getting to the file.
- Senate File 4748 is laid over.
- </c> File 4934.
Committee:
Senate Taxes
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, I will move House File 916. Um, I will move House File 916.
- Um, I will move House File 916. Um, I will move House File 916.
- Um, I will move House File 916. Um, I will move House File 916.
- Item next we will go to house file much. Item next we will go to house file 916. 916. 916.
- </c> Um, I will move House File 916. Um, I will move House File 916.
Committee:
House Taxes
Keywords:
school supplies, sales tax exemption, use tax, sales and use tax, back-to-school, classroom supplies, education tax relief, tax holiday, retail exemption, Minnesota sales tax, school materials, binders, calculators, notebooks, pencils, backpacks, book bags, local tax revenue, taxable sales base, income tax
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Jobs and Economic Development - Part 2 - 04/02/25
Jobs and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the committee for hearing Senate file the committee for hearing Senate file number number number
- Yes, we have Senate File 3111, and if Ms.
- </c> Senate file Senate file 3032<01:26:22.880><c> I</c><01:26:23.159><c> bring</c><01:26:23.440><c>
- </c> support of Senate file support of Senate file 3032<01:29:28.239><c> vs</c><01:29:28.719><c> is</
- </c> before us the Senate file before us the Senate file 2718<01:45:58.040><c> Boulder</c><01:45:58.520
Committee:
Senate Jobs and Economic Development
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Revenue Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:30 am
Joint Committee on Revenue
Transcript Highlights:
- for S. 2085, filed by Senator Tar.
- ITINs allow people to comply with their tax filing obligations.
- Tax Help Coalition gears up for our 25th tax filing season.
- But today we file that bill at a time where the long-term care...
- Representatives Kushmerek and Rogers, and they filed H. 3159.
Committee:
Joint Joint Committee on Revenue
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Revenue held a public hearing focused largely on tax-credit proposals tied to children, families, caregivers, child care, health care workforce development, and public health. A major portion of the hearing concerned bills to expand the state earned income tax credit and child and family tax credit, including H. 3073/S. 1957 and S. 1975. Testimony from advocacy groups, legal services, tax assistance organizations, and health providers supported increasing the EITC match from 40% to 50% of the federal credit, expanding eligibility to immigrant and mixed-status ITIN filers, larger families, younger and older workers, and SSI recipients, and raising the child and family tax credit to $600 per child with inflation adjustments and possible advance payments. Witnesses said these changes would reduce poverty, improve health and educational outcomes, and help families meet basic expenses; committee members asked questions about ITIN filers and expressed support for the policy goals.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on S. 1938/H. 3159, An Act Supporting Family Caregivers. Speakers described the scale of unpaid caregiving in Massachusetts and supported a package that would create a refundable tax credit, respite vouchers, workplace and housing protections, unemployment insurance access for those who leave work to care for relatives, a permanent advisory council, and a provision allowing spouses to be paid caregivers under MassHealth. Several witnesses shared personal caregiving experiences, and committee members responded favorably, noting the emotional and financial strain on caregivers and the importance of supporting them as Medicaid and long-term care systems face pressure.
Additional bills discussed included H. 3174 on a child and dependent care tax credit, which was presented as a way to offset the high cost of child care; H. 3197/S. 2019 to improve the financial security of family child care providers through a tax credit; H. 3218/S. 1960 to create tax credits for health care preceptors to address workforce shortages; S. 2064 to establish a living organ donor tax credit; S. 2034 to promote healthy alternatives to sugary drinks through a tiered tax; H. 3015 to create a tax-return checkoff for the YMCA Youth and Government Program; and several public testimony ideas including vaccination, literacy, and grade-improvement tax credits. No votes or formal committee actions were taken during the hearing, which ended after all testimony was heard.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Public Safety Committee Jun 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We will assess whether or not we feel charges will be filed.
- We will assess whether or not we feel charges will be filed.
- not filed because somebody's innocent.
- Often cases are not filed timely after a new arrest.
- Often cases are not filed timely after a new arrest.
Summary:
The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on criminal justice, public safety, and detention-related issues. SB 498 by Senator Becker would make electronic messaging free for incarcerated people in CDCR facilities and end 15-minute limits on voice calls; the author and supporters argued it would strengthen family ties and rehabilitation, while no opposition testified. SB 953 by Senator Niello would require two DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases even when diversion is granted; victims’ family members and law enforcement groups supported it as an accountability measure, while the ACLU and Debt-Free Justice California opposed it, arguing diversion should remain an incentive for rehabilitation and safer roads. The committee also heard SB 1306 by Senator Cortese, which would align state law with federal exemptions for certain GBL-containing chemical mixtures used in semiconductor manufacturing; the author and SEMI said it would reduce unnecessary regulation and protect California’s semiconductor industry, and there was no opposition testimony.
Members also considered SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost. The author and supporters described high prices for basic necessities and poor conditions in private detention centers, while no opposition witnesses appeared. SB 691 by Senator Wahab would require law enforcement body-camera policies to include a process for EMS personnel to request redaction of recordings before public release when patients are receiving medical treatment; supporters said it would protect patient privacy, while the Sheriff’s Association opposed it as duplicative and potentially confusing. SB 562 by Senator Ashby would allow partial refunds of bail bond premiums when charges are not filed or are dropped early; supporters framed it as a fairness measure for low-income families, while bail industry representatives and victims’ advocates warned it could discourage bail agents from posting bonds and could affect domestic violence cases.
The committee also took up several additional measures on consent or with no opposition testimony, including AB 2796, SB 891, SB 1012, and SB 1143. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 953, SB 1306, and SB 941, and to move SB 498, SB 691, and SB 562 forward as well, with some votes initially held open for absent members. Several bills were pulled by their authors and not heard, including SB 1004, SB 1208, SB 1338, and SB 1401. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning until the following week.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- The Vietnam support of House File 1440.
- </c> today on House File today on House File 1459<00:37:58.880><c> and</c><00:37:59.119><c> thank</c>
- "Next, we have House File 280.
- I'm here to support House File 1259.
- File 2471. Delano. Next year will be File 2471. Delano.
Committee:
House Legacy Finance
Keywords:
cultural heritage, funding, White Earth Nation, tribal community, construction, Delano, sesquicentennial, community events, fall of Saigon, Saigon anniversary, Vietnam War commemoration, Vietnamese Minnesotans, Cambodian Minnesotans, Lao Minnesotans, Southeast Asian refugees, Asian American heritage, cultural heritage fund, Minnesota Humanities Center, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, equity funding
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans - 03/19/25
Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development - Subcommittee on Veterans
Transcript Highlights:
- With the exception of Senate File 568 and Senate File 1706, the other bills will be laid over for possible
- File 568 and<00:00:56.239><c> Senate</c><00:00:56.559><c> File</c><00:00:56.960><c> 1706,</c><00:00:
- Um, this is a Senate File 2550.
- So, Senate files in there. All right.
- So, Senate files anyway,<01:16:58.480><c> 7</c><01:16:58.800><c> Senate</c><01:16:59.120><c> file</c>
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> this morning I'm presenting Senate file this morning I'm presenting Senate file 42<00:48:58.520>
- </c> kunish will be presenting Senate file kunish will be presenting Senate file 193<01:11:26.960><c>
- We will also be discussing along with this file Senate File 81 and Senate File 349 before laying those
- We will also be discussing along with this file Senate File 81 and Senate File 349 before laying those
- Okay, Senate File 81 is laid over for possible inclusion. Senate File 349.
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Education Committee Jun 17th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We'll continue with file item number six, AB 1586.
- We'll continue with file item number six, AB 1586 by Member Ramos.
- File item 1, AB 65, Aguiar-Curry.
- Okay, file item 12, AB 1784, Pellerin.
- File Item 1, AB 65, Aguiar-Curry.
Summary:
The committee heard and acted on several education-related bills, beginning with AB 65 on paid pregnancy leave for public school employees. The bill drew strong support from teachers, school employees, unions, and education groups, who argued it would provide up to 14 weeks of paid leave, reduce financial penalties tied to sick leave use, and help recruit and retain educators. Some witnesses and members raised concerns about funding, district eligibility, and implementation, but the bill was advanced on a do-pass recommendation to the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, with one member not voting and the bill placed on call for absent members.
Members then heard AB 673 on an unaccompanied youth support grant program for homeless 16- and 17-year-olds, AB 1552 on reporting recommendations to strengthen civic engagement in higher education, AB 1572 on annual CIF review and qualification standards for sports officials, and AB 1586 on opioid overdose response training and naloxone access for school resource officers. AB 673 and AB 1552 received support from education, youth, and advocacy organizations; AB 673 also drew questions about overlap with existing homeless and foster-care-related programs, while supporters said the bill targets a vulnerable subpopulation that is often missed. AB 1552 and AB 1572 were broadly supported and advanced, and AB 1586 was backed by treatment providers, school nurses, and education groups as a practical student-safety measure; all were moved forward with do-pass recommendations and placed on call.
The committee also considered AB 1721, which would create a work group to review and streamline school safety plans, and AB 2060, which would establish a mentor teacher grant program and stipend to strengthen the teacher pipeline. Both bills were supported by administrators, educators, and school-related organizations, and both advanced to the Senate Appropriations Committee. AB 2440, aimed at clarifying Proposition 28 arts and music education funding rules and allowing small districts to pool resources, also received broad support and moved to Appropriations. AB 1784, which would extend pregnancy-related protections to undergraduate students and prohibit discrimination based on pregnancy or related conditions, passed to the Senate Judiciary Committee after support from higher education and women’s advocacy groups. Finally, AB 2660, which would codify the CalBridge STEM pathway program and related efforts to diversify the STEM workforce, was supported by higher education and workforce advocates and advanced to Appropriations after questions about the related EnLACE program and its funding sources.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- filing.
- </c><00:39:51.280><c> to</c> registers to refer suspicious filings to registers to refer suspicious filings
- But this is only for filings fraudulent.
- Um so it might in the initial filing.
- ><c> going</c><00:40:24.880><c> through</c> discretion over filing going through discretion over filing
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House lawmakers OK bill with digital payment protections for tenants, landlords 4/30/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The next bill on the calendar for today is Senate File 4171. The clerk will report the bill.
- Dotson moves to amend Senate File 4171, the first engrossment. The amendment is coded A2.
- Members, I rise to speak to the A2 amendment, Senate File 4171.
- </c><00:01:51.800><c> The</c> amendment, Senate file 4171. The amendment, Senate file 4171.
- </c> Hussain moves to amend Senate file Hussain moves to amend Senate file number<00:04:14.640><c> 4171
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Right now you have to file the case where the construction project might be, as opposed to where the
- It allows you to file where the cause of action happened.
- If there are defendants in the state, you can file it where they are.
- It is easy to read for the other scenarios where you can file it. So I love it for that reason.
- Easy to read for the other scenarios where you can file it. So I love it for that reason.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee approved minutes from February 2 and February 18, 2026, then heard several bills. Senate Bill 1369, sponsored by Senator Hart, would reorganize and simplify Idaho’s venue statute for district court cases and allow plaintiffs to file in their home county when the defendant lives out of state. Hart and Idaho Trial Lawyers Association representative Barbara Jordan said the change would make the law easier to read and more convenient, and Senator Ruchti supported it as a long-needed clarification. The committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 615, presented by Senator Taves, would clarify that the disturbing-the-peace statute applies to houses of worship and religious gatherings, while also removing obsolete language and making minor grammar changes. Senator Wintrow asked why the bill was limited to religious venues, and Taves said it was narrowly focused on protecting religious liberty. The committee received no testimony and advanced the bill to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
House Bill 521, carried by Senator Kaiser and Idaho State Police Bureau Chief Lila McNeil, was described as a technical fix to align Idaho law with FBI requirements so state police can contract for fingerprint services for people working with vulnerable populations. McNeil said the FBI had placed Idaho in a grace period while the statute is corrected. The committee also heard House Bill 684 from Senator Lakey and Sheriff Matt Clifford, which would reimburse county sheriffs for costs of retrieving Idaho Department of Corrections probationers or parolees who abscond out of state; supporters said sheriffs are currently paying these costs from local budgets. Both bills were sent to the floor with due pass recommendations.
Finally, House Bill 695, presented by Senator Kaiser and supported by Terry Durden of the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, would correct a one-word error in eviction-related statute by changing “writ of possession” to “writ of restitution” so sheriffs can charge the proper fee for eviction service. Durden said the current wording causes underbilling for a more time-consuming process. The committee voted to send House Bill 695 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and then adjourned.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- Next we will hear Senate File 3603.
- </c> Next we will hear Senate file 3603. Next we will hear Senate file 3603.
- </c> Senate file 3603 before the committee? Senate file 3603 before the committee?
- Next, we will hear Senate File 29. For committee record, we're updating Senate File 3572.
- Next, we will hear Senate File 2909. Next, we will hear Senate File 2909.
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> Uh next up on the agenda is House File Uh next up on the agenda is House File 3117.
- </c> A1 amendment on House File A1 amendment on House File 3117.<00:14:39.199><c> Uh,</c><00:14:39.680
- </c> file 3117 gets us closer to that goal. file 3117 gets us closer to that goal.
- I'll move House File<01:30:28.000><c> 2367.</c> File 2367. File 2367.
- </c><01:34:15.120><c> And,</c> File 26 or 2367? Not seeing any. And, File 26 or 2367?
Committee:
House Taxes
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 50 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Committee on Rules reports recommending that the following resolutions be adopted: Resolutions filed
- Resolutions filed by Representative Hannah Bowen congratulating Jeremy Dineen on achieving the rank of
- Resolutions filed by Representative Hannah Bowen congratulating Jeremy Dineen on achieving the rank of
- Resolutions filed by Representative Mike Lewis of Boston and other members of the House congratulating
- And resolutions filed by Representative Sabadosa of Northampton congratulating the Florence Community
Summary:
The House first adopted a series of congratulatory and honorary resolutions, including recognitions for Renee Spencer, several Eagle Scouts, the Italian Consulate in Boston for Italian National Day, and the Florence Community Band’s 25th anniversary. It also adopted an order extending until December 31, 2026, the time for the Committee on Health Care Financing to report on certain House documents.
The House then considered the FY2027 appropriations bill (House No. 5501) returned from the Senate with a full substitute amendment. The House voted not to concur and instead appointed a committee of conference, naming Representatives Mikelowitz of Boston, Diggs of Barnstable, and Smola of Warren on the House side. The chamber also advanced several local bills from the steering policy and scheduling report, including measures on police age requirements in Bradford G. Merkel, Beverly, Stoneham, Newton, Monterey, Norwood, and Westfield, as well as a Westford digital legal notices bill.
Several bills were ordered to third reading or passed to be engrossed, including the Tewksbury charter change on the town manager residency requirement, the Monterey police employment bill, the Norwood special police bill, and the Bridgewater alcohol license bill. House No. 5288, authorizing Westfield to establish an age limit for firefighter appointments, was amended to add an immediate effective date before being passed to be engrossed. The House then adopted an order to reconvene Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned accordingly.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Informal House Session 50 May 28th, 2026
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Resolutions filed by Representative Pacheco of Wellesley honoring Renee Spencer for her dedicated service
- Resolutions filed by Representative Bowen of Beverly congratulating Sebastian Brulette on achieving the
- Resolutions filed by Representative Bowen congratulating Jeremy Dineen on achieving the rank of Eagle
- Resolutions filed by Representative Bowen of Beverly congratulating Jeremy Dineen on achieving the rank
- Resolutions filed by Representative Mike Lewis of Boston and other members of the House congratulating
Summary:
The House first adopted a series of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions, including honors for Renee Spencer, several Eagle Scouts, the Italian Consulate in Boston for Italian National Day, and the Florence Community Band’s 25th anniversary. It also adopted an order extending until December 31, 2026, the time for the Committee on Health Care Financing to report on current House documents.
The House then took up a Senate amendment to House No. 5501, the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill. The House voted not to concur in the Senate’s amendment and instead agreed to appoint a committee of conference; the House conferees named were Representatives Mikelowitz of Boston, Diggs of Barnstable, and Smola of Warren.
The chamber also advanced several local and personnel bills, including measures on police age requirements and appointments, a Beverly police chief continuation, Westford digital legal notices, a Tewksbury town manager residency requirement, a Monterey police officer continuation, a Norwood special police officer measure, a Bridgewater alcohol license, and a Westfield firefighter age limit. Most were ordered to third reading, engrossed, or enacted; the Westfield bill was amended to take effect upon passage before being engrossed. The House then adopted an order to meet the following Monday at 11 a.m. and adjourned to that time in informal session.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Committee Jun 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- File item number two, AB 1658, Calra, and file item three, AB 1834, Patel.
- This file item number five.
- File Item Number 4, AB 1838, the motion is due pass. File Item Number 4, AB 1838.
- File Item Number 5, AB 2005. File Item Number 5, AB 2005.
- File Item Number 9. Okay, the vote is 6-1; the bill is out. File Item Number 9, AB 2397.
Summary:
The Senate Local Government Committee heard several housing, water, labor, and local governance bills. AB 1621, by Assembly Member Wilson, would tighten timelines and limit repeated plan checks in post-entitlement housing permitting; supporters said it would reduce delays and costs, while cities and counties opposed or sought amendments over concerns about health-and-safety review and litigation risk. AB 2005 would expand SB 9 lot-split eligibility to certain owners using trusts or LLCs and allow partnerships with small builders; supporters framed it as a homeownership tool, while Realtors and others warned it would weaken SB 9’s owner-occupancy guardrails and invite speculative development. AB 2397 would create a financing tool for rural housing infrastructure districts, with the author and a developer witness saying it would help projects secure roads, water, and sewer funding.
The committee also considered AB 2180, which would clarify Proposition 218 rate-setting standards for public water agencies. Water agencies, cities, counties, and other local entities supported the bill as a response to conflicting court decisions and rising litigation, while taxpayer and consumer opponents argued the Legislature should not intervene while the issue is pending before the California Supreme Court and warned the bill could weaken constitutional protections against cost shifting. After debate, the committee voted 3-2 to send AB 2180 to the Senate floor. AB 1838 would require bidders on public works projects to disclose recent wage-and-hour violations; labor groups supported it as a transparency and worker-protection measure, while contractors opposed it as burdensome and likely to reduce competition. The committee voted 2-2 on the bill, leaving it open.
Members also heard AB 2134, which would allow local elected officials to take parental leave without publicly disclosing private medical or family information in order to avoid removal for missed meetings; it received broad support and passed unanimously to Judiciary. AB 2308 would extend an existing tax-increment financing timeline for the San Francisco Transbay/portal project, and AB 2397 advanced on a unanimous vote. After the hearing, the committee later took up the bills on call and reported most of them out, including AB 1621, AB 2005, AB 2134, AB 2308, and AB 2397, while AB 1838 remained tied and AB 2180 was sent forward on a divided vote.