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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 4/25/25 - Part 2
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
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- State your advice.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Professional Registration and Licensing Feb 25th, 2026
Professional Registration and Licensing
Transcript Highlights:
- Here's what we know from other states. 14 states have already allowed optometrists to perform these..
- happened in other states.
- coming into our state.
- And like I stated earlier, 60% of the Medicaid recipients in the state are children.
- States must do it twice here.
Summary:
The committee first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2300 by a unanimous roll call vote of 18-0. The substitute combined a number of previously approved professional registration items, including emergency suspension authority, chiropractic and massage therapy provisions, accountant regulations, the athletic trainer compact, social worker regulations, a speech-language pathologist fix, telehealth, nonprofit pharmacies, and the physician assistant compact. Members noted that work was still ongoing on bell bondsman language before the committee moved into public hearing.
The main public hearing was on House Bill 2897, which would expand optometrists’ authority to perform certain laser and in-office procedures. Representative Farnan and optometry supporters argued the bill is about patient access, especially in rural areas, and said it would allow three laser procedures—YAG capsulotomy, laser trabeculoplasty, and laser iridotomy—plus clarify other already-performed office procedures, while still excluding major surgeries such as cataract surgery, LASIK, and corneal transplants. Supporters said optometrists already receive relevant training, that a 32-hour certification course would serve as a safeguard, and that patients often face long waits or long travel times for care. Opponents, including ophthalmologists, argued the bill would blur the line between optometry and surgery, create safety risks, and rely on insufficient training and ambiguous language. They cited complications from laser procedures, questioned emergency care claims, and said optometrists should not be regulated as surgeons unless placed under the State Board of Healing Arts. No vote was taken on HB 2897, and the chair recessed the hearing for later continuation.
The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education then took up House Bill 3239 and adopted Amendment 0.01H, which capped the program at $4 million to keep it from becoming an open-ended cost. The committee then adopted the House Committee Substitute and voted the bill do pass by 11-7. The committee also combined House Bills 2913 and 3228 into one substitute and voted that combined measure do pass by 19-0. Finally, the committee heard House Bill 2195, which would create the Missouri Integrated Safe Driving Program and encourage school districts to incorporate driver-safety content into existing courses without adding a fiscal note or mandating a standalone driver’s ed class. Sponsor Representative Reedy and supporters from AAA Missouri and the Missouri Driver Education Coalition said the bill would address teen crash rates, improve access to driver education, and help schools use existing curriculum time more flexibly. The hearing remained in discussion with testimony continuing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
2026 Legislative Session - Day Thirty Five - Tuesday, March 10 - Morning Session
Missouri House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I spent 28 years of my police career in Washington State. The state of Oregon has no sales tax.
- Washington State, on the other hand, is doing quite well, and it's no surprise.
- The Washington State Patrol is consistently among the top two or three state agencies in the nation.
- We heard a little bit about Washington, and that is an interesting state.
- We heard a little bit about Washington, and that is an interesting state.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 16th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Arguably, the state of Washington cannot regulate what Russia does.
- of Washington, you have to follow the laws to provide those services in the state of Washington.
- And this is why I'm here today, urging Washington State to pass the bipartisan House Bill 2112. 24 states
- And this is why I'm here today, urging Washington State to pass the bipartisan House Bill 2112. 24 states
- No laws in Washington State do at this time.
Summary:
The Consumer Protection and Business Committee held a public hearing on House Bill 2112, which would require commercial entities, including some social media companies, to use age verification before allowing access to websites where more than one-third of the material is sexual content harmful to minors. Staff explained that the bill would require reasonable age verification methods, prohibit retention of identifying information, exempt bona fide news and public-interest sites, and authorize the Attorney General to enforce the law through civil penalties. The bill would also require warning notices on landing pages and advertisements, with content to be developed by the Department of Health.
Prime sponsor Representative Mari Leavitt said the bill is intended to protect children from harmful online sexual content and argued that parental controls are not sufficient. She cited pediatric and public-health concerns, said the bill is modeled on laws upheld elsewhere, and emphasized that the measure is aimed at commercial entities rather than school-based sharing or general adult access. Supportive testimony from parents, clinicians, and advocates described early exposure to pornography, mental health harms, and the need to place responsibility on platforms rather than families alone.
Opposition testimony focused on privacy, free speech, enforcement, and scope. Several witnesses argued that age verification systems create data-security risks even if data is not retained, that the bill’s definitions and one-third threshold are vague and could sweep in LGBTQ, health, educational, or artistic content, and that enforcement would be difficult against out-of-state websites. Some opponents said the law would push users to less-compliant sites and would not effectively protect children. A technology industry witness said the bill is narrow and comparable to carding for alcohol or tobacco, while a Free Speech Coalition representative said the law is ineffective in practice and offered to discuss amendments. No vote was taken during the hearing.
HI
Bills:
SB3123 , HB1853 , HB1961 , HB1965 , HB1962 , HB1959 , HB2505 , HB2576 , HB1801 , HB1804 , HB1864 , HB2319 , HB2314 , HB2115 , HB1854 , HB2062 , HB1511 , HB1535 , HB2614 , HB2282 , HB1870 , HB1695 , HB1626 , HB1643 , HB1972 , HB1550 , HB1974 , HB1966 , HB1973 , HB2545 , HB1946 , HB1939 , HB1721 , HB1741 , HB1700
Keywords:
conditional gifts, private education, scholarships, donor conditions, Hawaii education law, HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health
HI
Transcript Highlights:
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- State Laws for 28 years.
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- Since 2022, he State Ethics Commission.
Bills:
SB3123 , HB1853 , HB1961 , HB1965 , HB1962 , HB1959 , HB2505 , HB2576 , HB1801 , HB1804 , HB1864 , HB2319 , HB2314 , HB2115 , HB1854 , HB2062 , HB1511 , HB1535 , HB2614 , HB2282 , HB1870 , HB1695 , HB1626 , HB1643 , HB1972 , HB1550 , HB1974 , HB1966 , HB1973 , HB2545 , HB1946 , HB1939 , HB1721 , HB1741 , HB1700
Keywords:
conditional gifts, private education, scholarships, donor conditions, Hawaii education law, HB1853, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, memory care, memory clinic, Hanai Memory Network, Executive Office on Aging, aging services, kupuna, caregiver support, long-term care, elder care, geriatrics, public health
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations - Room 216, 3 February, 2026; 1:30 PM
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- There of a million dollars to the state.
- </c><00:03:51.120><c> share</c> $5.2 million for this the state share $5.2 million for this the state
- However, the board itself is made up of the commissioner of insurance, state fire coordinator, state
- </c><00:37:02.880><c> So</c> when you look at other states. So when you look at other states.
- She asked the committee to support the amendment. across this state across this state uh<00:55:43.599
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Good Monday morning, and welcome to Senate State Affairs.
- The state of Florida and other states, including Texas, have similar frameworks.
- This is pursuant to 23904 Idaho Code, which prescribes golf courses to have kind of to 23904 Idaho Code
- And I also want to mention that surrounding states such as Utah, Washington, and Oregon also allow distillers
- In Washington, they allow it under a distiller's license.
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Summary:
The Senate State Affairs Committee heard several bill introductions and memorials. Senator Zito presented RS 32969, a self-defense proposal modeled on anti-SLAPP protections that would create an early pretrial immunity hearing and allow reimbursement of reasonable costs for defendants found to have acted lawfully in self-defense; after questions about Idaho examples and scope, the committee voted to introduce it. Senator Nichols presented RS 33826, which would prohibit government from requiring digital ID, preserve acceptance of physical identification, protect access to personal devices, and limit digital ID to identity verification; it was also sent to print. She then presented RS 33333, a memorial urging the federal government to restore the tier two duty on imported sugar to protect Idaho’s sugar beet industry, and that too was approved for printing.
Senator O’Connowitz presented RS 33369, a revised measure to require Senate confirmation for remaining department directors and align them more closely with other department heads; the committee voted to introduce it. Senator Bernt presented RS 33388, which would allow breweries to operate two remote taprooms instead of one, and it was sent to print. Senator Den Hartog presented RS 33296, revising election rules for single-county highway districts to make them partisan on a delayed timeline and allow candidates to list party affiliation in the 2026 cycle; the committee approved introduction.
The committee also considered HCR 24, a resolution honoring fallen firefighters Frank Harwood and John Morrison Jr. and recognizing injured firefighter David Tisdell after a deadly 2025 attack in Kootenai County; members voiced support and voted to send it to the Senate floor with a do-pass recommendation. Finally, Senator Shippy presented SB 1258, a liquor licensing bill for Koenig Distillery that would create a specialty license allowing a rural distillery to serve its own products by the drink, with testimony emphasizing agricultural tourism, small business, and competitive fairness; after supportive testimony from the distillery owner and representative, the committee voted to send the bill to the floor with a do-pass recommendation.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Energy Development and Transmission Committee Jun 2nd, 2026 at 09:00 am
Energy Development and Transmission Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So we think about the State Energy Research Center.
- Ash will be moving forward as the director of the State Energy Research Center.
- Ayash to be the next director of the State Energy Research Center.
- In short, the EERC is the State Energy Research Center.
- So it really touches all facets of energy and multiple industries in the state.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Two, reducing barriers in energy code to ensure compliance is practical and cost-effective.
- Energy Conservation Code, or IECC.
- The residential code now addresses lithium-ion batteries used in energy storage systems such as Tesla
- of the residential code that argue with the State Fire Marshal, so it's...
- initial code that argue with the State Farm Marshal.
Committee:
House Business
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
House - Health and Human Services Feb 3rd, 2025
House Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the states that we have used to look to in our formulation of this bill is the state of California
- We need to support them in this state.
- Washington was the most recent state to have passed staffing legislation.
- Washington State also recently passed legislation, and I'm not sure if they have ratios; I can't say
- We're one of very few states, and for all I know, we might be the only state.
Committee:
House House Health & Human Services
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee (3-10-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- State your name for the record, please.
- </c> forfeiture if you would please state forfeiture if you would please state your<00:50:25.000><c>
- It's hard to compare our state to other states.
- Is Kentucky the only state?
- </c> energy uh significant amounts of energy energy uh significant amounts of energy just<01:10:13.360
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the minutes, and then reviewed a long agenda of administrative regulations, most of which were advanced with staff-suggested amendments and no objection. Early items included the Kentucky Public Pension Authority’s 105 KAR 1:451, which updates reporting language and adds the contractor wizard for certain employers, and a large package of Board of Veterinary Examiners regulations that revise fees, facility and AHP registration requirements, continuing education, liability, and practice rules. The Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology’s compact-related regulation and the Board of Licensed Professional Counselors’ complaint and compact rules were also reviewed and approved with amendments, along with fish and wildlife rules affecting elk hunting, youth deer season length, bear-dog approvals, and foxhound enclosure permits. The committee also approved transportation, education, workplace standards, horse racing, and several health and human services regulations, including Medicaid waiver reimbursement updates and a child care regulation that sends certain large claims to the Office of Inspector General for review.
Several agencies briefly explained their regulations when members asked questions. Fish and Wildlife said the elk population is strong and the baiting change is intended to support harvest monitoring and fair chase, while the longer youth deer season was meant to give young hunters more opportunity. The Department of Community-Based Services said the $10,000 and $5,000 claim thresholds were meant to clarify rare cases involving possible fraud or unresolved recoupment issues. The Department of Financial Institutions’ 808 KAR 5:305 drew the most discussion: it would allow certain state-chartered credit unions with a low-income designation to participate in federal programs, including limited non-member deposits and supplemental capital, but the regulation was deferred again amid continued discussions.
The Kentucky Bankers Association testified against the credit union regulation, arguing that allowing non-member deposits conflicts with existing statute limiting credit union deposits to members and other credit unions, and that an administrative regulation cannot override that statutory restriction. Committee members heard the agency’s explanation that the proposal is intended to help underserved communities and that the non-member deposit authority would be limited, but no final action was taken because the item was deferred. The meeting otherwise concluded with the remaining regulations being called, discussed briefly, and approved or advanced without objection.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm the Code Advisor.
- I'm Allison, and I'm the Deputy Code Revisor. Senator Holy, a new member.
- Jennifer Meese, Washington State Register Editor. Excellent. Sarah? Good afternoon, everyone.
- I'm an attorney at Miller Nash in the Vancouver, Washington office, and I am the Washington State Bar
- I'm a reporter of decisions at the State Supreme Court.
Committee:
Joint Statute Law Committee
Summary:
The committee began with introductions of members and staff, then approved the minutes from the previous meeting and approved a step increase for Code Advisor Kathy Buckley. Staff reported on publication sales and distribution, noting that 2024 paper and paid sales were down from prior years, while online access and reduced demand for printed copies continued to trend downward. Members discussed the continuing role of printed RCWs and session laws, with staff explaining that libraries and counties remain the main paper purchasers and that some specialized titles are still produced in print and electronic formats.
The committee then reviewed a table of “multiple actions” affecting RCW sections from the 2025 session. Staff explained that 153 sections had multiple amendments or related actions, but most could be merged through editorial authority; about 10 sections would likely need future legislative cleanup. The committee approved the table, allowing staff to proceed with merging where possible. Financially, staff reported the office was on track to return about $542,000 to the state, though that amount may decrease slightly because of end-of-year purchases, including a shared printer for LSS. They also noted a slight budget reduction for the next fiscal year, but said staffing adjustments and existing coverage should prevent problems.
The committee discussed upcoming rulemaking to align the office’s public records procedures with House and Senate practices, including designating a public records officer and updating language to reflect current legislative structure. Staff said the process would follow standard APA rulemaking and could take roughly six months. Members also heard about a prior “video auditor” incident at the office and the office’s response and training. Finally, staff provided a building update: the office is scheduled to move back into the renovated Pritchard building on September 14, 2026, with furniture selection underway. At the end of the meeting, staff shared session statistics, including 424 session law chapters, 1,305 House bills introduced, 1,082 Senate bills introduced, 238 House bills passed, and 193 Senate bills passed, and the committee adjourned.
ND
North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session
Health Care Committee Feb 12th, 2026 at 09:30 am
Transcript Highlights:
- State law will apply.
- Code.
- In testimony provided to the Washington State House Health Care and Wellness Committee, the university
- In addition, testimony to the Washington State Senate Committee on Health and Long-Term Care noted the
- Additionally, IHS facilities bill with a revenue code and a procedure code is not required.
Summary:
The committee met to review the history and current treatment of North Dakota health insurance mandates, with presentations from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Sanford Health Plan, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and the Insurance Department. The discussion focused on how mandates apply differently to fully insured, self-funded, ACA, Medicaid, and PERS plans; how the state’s benchmark plan and federal essential health benefits affect coverage; and how the existing process requires cost-benefit analysis and, for certain measures, a PERS pilot period before broader application. Presenters also reviewed the long list of existing state mandates, including provider, beneficiary, and coverage requirements, and noted that many were enacted decades ago and have not been revisited despite changes in medical evidence and treatment options.
Witnesses from the carriers argued that mandates should be reviewed periodically because some are outdated, can create unintended costs, and may not align with current medical guidance. Examples cited included PSA screening, off-label drug coverage, prior authorization rules, step therapy, and cost-sharing provisions for mental health and substance use treatment. They emphasized that carriers often cover services without a mandate when supported by clinical evidence, and that mandates can shift costs to employers and employees, especially in the fully insured small-group market. They also suggested possible policy improvements such as clearer mandate definitions, better transparency around cost-benefit analyses, a regular 10-year review of mandates, and more timely submission of proposals through the interim process.
PERS and the Insurance Department highlighted a recurring tension over what counts as a mandate and when a measure triggers the state’s defrayal obligation under federal law. PERS described its interim committee process, the April 1 deadline for fiscal-impact proposals, and the limited pilot program used for certain measures, noting that only a few bills have gone through the full pilot process. The Insurance Department explained that it views new benefit mandates through the lens of the ACA benchmark plan and essential health benefits, distinguishing true new benefits, such as infertility coverage, from changes to existing benefits, such as telehealth or insulin cost-sharing caps. No votes were taken on policy changes; the meeting was informational, with members asking questions about costs, applicability, transparency, and whether a periodic mandate review should be established.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - 04/28/25
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, the A14 amendment uh clarifies state statute that out-of-state prior DWIs count for purposes of the
- Uh, the A14 amendment uh clarifies state statute that out-of-state prior DWIs count for purposes of the
- Uh, the A14 amendment uh clarifies state statute that out-of-state prior DWIs count for purposes of the
- It um I should have stated explicitly.
- I just have no energy to do it.
Committee:
Senate Judiciary and Public Safety
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This proposal would disaggregate those billing codes into six specific 15-minute unit codes: individual
- This proposal would disaggregate those billing codes into six specific 15-minute unit codes: individual
- This proposal would disaggregate those billing codes into six specific 15-minute unit codes: individual
- </c><00:16:40.560><c> only</c> funds instead of a state only funds instead of a state only share<00:16
- </c><00:35:06.560><c> funded</c> program you authorize state funded program you authorize state funded
Committee:
Senate Human Services
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Mar 11th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- To crosswalk those codes over to the new classification system, the Energy Star classification system
- Energy Information Agency.
- Energy Information Agency.
- Department of Energy.
- energy use.
Summary:
The informational hearing focused on California’s future water supply and, in particular, how the state tracks and manages commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) water use, including data centers. The chair and members framed the issue as a “trifecta” of climate-driven supply uncertainty, limited monitoring of CII uses, and rapidly changing industries with significant water demands. Committee members emphasized the need for better data before imposing broad regulations, while also expressing concern about protecting ratepayers and ensuring new large users pay their fair share.
Representatives from the Department of Water Resources and the State Water Resources Control Board reviewed the state’s existing framework: urban water management plans, water supply assessments for large projects, SBX7-7’s 20% by 2020 conservation goals, and the 2018 Making Conservation a California Way of Life law. They explained that process water, including data center cooling water, is statutorily excluded from some conservation targets, and that current CII reporting is aggregated rather than facility-specific. They also noted that local water suppliers and land use agencies retain major responsibility for approving development, while state rules and groundwater sustainability requirements provide additional checks.
Committee members pressed the agencies on whether data centers should be treated differently, how recycled water is categorized, whether process water should remain exempt, and whether the state has enough information to understand the water impacts of new facilities. The agencies said they could not recommend specific water sources for individual facilities, but could support community-by-community planning and best management practices. They also said the Legislature could direct additional data collection if needed. No votes were taken; the hearing was informational only.
The second panel, from CalWEP and California Water Service, described how suppliers are implementing CII programs in practice. They said CII use varies widely by sector and location, making one-size-fits-all benchmarks difficult. They highlighted tools such as AI-assisted customer classification, mapping of disclosure buildings, outreach guides, and customized rebate programs for high-use customers. Examples included water-saving projects at a hydrogen plant, a commercial laundry, and fire department training systems. Speakers stressed that CII conservation work is resource-intensive, often takes years, and works best when paired with local planning, customer outreach, and targeted incentives.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 18th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The interesting thing about this part of code is this is criminal code that we're dealing with, and in
- The other thing, this code that you're looking at is a criminal code; it has nothing to do with family
- The federal code that is a felony when you go outside the state, you can't amend that.
- We have worked with players all across the state.
- It adds it to the current code.
Summary:
The committee first approved the February 16, 2026 minutes and then voted to send two gubernatorial appointments to the floor with recommendations for confirmation: Terry Kirkham to the Commission of Pardons and Parole and Paula Garay to the Sex Offender Management Board. Brian Marks appeared for reappointment to the Sex Offender Management Board and answered questions about his background and the board’s work, including a planned tiered sex offender registry proposal for a future session; the committee said it would vote on his reappointment later. The committee also delayed action on Judge Conneroli’s appointment because of technical issues. It then voted to print several RSs, including one dealing with mandatory minimum rape sentencing and others related to commerce and committee rules.
The committee spent most of its time on House Bill 668, which would revise Idaho’s child custody interference law by creating a graduated penalty structure, adding affirmative defenses, and requiring law enforcement to verify the child’s location when a report is made. The bill’s sponsors said it was intended to address repeated custody-order violations and give police and prosecutors clearer guidance, while supporters described personal experiences with lost parenting time. Opponents, including the Idaho Chiefs of Police Association and the Idaho Prosecuting Attorneys Association, argued the bill would place family-court judgments on patrol officers, require too much field investigation, and create inconsistent enforcement; they also raised concerns about the 24-hour felony threshold and the new citation process. After discussion, the committee voted on a motion to send the bill to the floor but then held House Bill 668 in committee for further work.
The committee then advanced several other bills. House Bill 696, which clarifies the definition of sexual contact in correctional settings to address alleged abuse of incarcerated women, received supportive testimony from a university women’s group and an individual advocate, and was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 602, which codifies that Idaho courts will not apply foreign law in certain disputes involving Idaho residents, also passed to the floor with a due pass recommendation. House Bill 683, which clarifies where a sex offender is considered to reside and removes a care-facility exemption near schools and daycares, was supported by the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association and the Sex Offender Management Board and was sent to the floor with a due pass recommendation. The committee also heard House Bill 685, which would enhance penalties for crimes committed while wearing a mask to conceal identity; the Idaho Chiefs of Police supported the bill, but members raised questions about the law-enforcement carveout and whether the language was overbroad, and the discussion was not concluded in the portion provided.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- TELWRK saves the... state time and money. It saves state workers time and money.
- This is not a new issue for state agencies or state employees.
- Code. ...reinforcing Texas's commitment to energy innovation and national leadership in clean, reliable
- Energy leader Chris Wright stated just this week that he is in favor of every incentive that supports
- home state.
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
SPEED Task Force (STF) - Wed May 27, 2026 @ 10:00 AM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Howard Wig, Hawaii State Energy Office Standards and Codes Program Manager.
- energy-efficient codes.
- code, the state building code, the state energy code, the state... ...the state existing building code
- , the state plumbing code, the state electrical code, and the state elevator code. >> That's correct.
- Um, who else wants to participate in the building code? Hawaii State Energy Office.