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NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
House - Commerce and Economic Development Jan 28th, 2026 at 02:54 pm
House Commerce & Economic Development Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So my question, and I don't mean it to sound like I'm throwing water on your idea, because I'm probably
- understand the problem, but as I've stated lots of times, I don't think it's the state's job to regulate
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- As a health system that operates under HIPAA and other strict privacy regulations, we understand how
- We added $30 million last year for water infrastructure projects.
Committee:
Senate Education
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 1227, which would direct the State Board of Education to develop a statewide framework for generative AI in K-12 schools and require local districts to adopt related policies. Senator Cook said the bill is meant to promote AI literacy, transparency, privacy, and human oversight without mandating AI use, replacing teachers, or collecting new student data. Committee members asked about facial recognition, student data, parental opt-out, and age-appropriate use; Cook and supportive witnesses said existing privacy law covers data concerns, local districts would handle opt-out questions, and the framework is intended to start early with age-appropriate instruction. Testimony in support came from the Workforce Development Council, Idaho Education Technology Association, St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho PTA, and others, who said the bill would help prepare students for future jobs while protecting privacy and keeping humans in charge. The committee voted to send Senate Bill 1227 to the floor with a due pass recommendation.
The committee then received a budget briefing from Joint Finance Appropriations Committee staff on public school support and higher education. Analysts explained that the public school budget is driven largely by support units and the Public Education Stabilization Fund, and that the governor’s FY27 recommendation is about $152 million below the agency request, with reductions tied to statutory population adjustments, Idaho Digital Learning Academy, virtual school transportation, and supplemental learning funds. They also noted recent enrollment declines and discussed how policy changes affect school funding. In higher education, staff outlined a combined $753 million request for colleges and universities, with the governor recommending about $11.5 million in rescissions across the institutions, plus separate health education programs totaling $30.4 million and recommended enhancements for 15 GME residents and fellows, including family medicine and psychiatry.
JFAC staff also reviewed the state’s broader fiscal picture, saying ongoing revenues are not keeping pace with ongoing appropriations and that the legislature may need to rely on one-time money or policy changes to restore structural balance. They discussed the impact of tax conformity legislation, revenue forecast changes, and the growth of major budget areas such as public schools and Medicaid over the past decade. Committee members asked follow-up questions about enrollment trends, university enrollment weighting, rescissions, Medicaid expansion costs, and the effect of prior tax policy decisions. No votes were taken on the budget presentations, and the meeting adjourned after the informational briefing.
AR
Arkansas 2026 Regular Session
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC) Jan 16th, 2026
ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Transcript Highlights:
- council, G2 and MFG for the Department of Agriculture, making a $7 million grant to Central Arkansas Water
- outpouring of support from homeschools and from private schools relative to not imposing the rules and regulations
Committee:
All ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL (ALC)
Summary:
The Arkansas Legislative Council meeting began with approval of the December 2025 minutes and a presentation from the Bureau of Legislative Research on the December revenue report. Dr. Carlos Silva said gross collections were about $4.02 billion, up slightly from the prior year, and net available for distribution was also above last year but down modestly from the previous month because of higher-than-expected corporate income tax refunds. Members asked about corporate tax trends, tariffs, and inflation, and Silva said it was too early to call the corporate decline a trend and that tariff effects would likely show up mainly in sales tax collections.
The council then adopted several subcommittee reports, including the Executive Committee Subcommittee, Administrative Rules, Hospital/Medicaid/Developmental Disabilities, Occupational Licensing Review, PEER, Review, State Insurance Program Oversight, and Personnel. The PEER report drew the most debate because of a Department of Agriculture grant tied to Perry County and Central Arkansas Water; members discussed whether removing the Perry County portion would affect the grant’s competitiveness, and the report was ultimately adopted with the item included. The Review Subcommittee also heard questions about a BDO contract for the rural health transformation program, with DFA explaining that the contractor would manage the program while state agencies would make funding decisions consistent with the state’s application.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the Education Freedom Account appropriation tied to LEARNS. Senators and representatives debated whether the program helps families or diverts money from public schools, with supporters arguing it funds students and choice and opponents arguing it is costly, vulnerable to fraud, and harms public school funding. Department of Education officials said roughly 28,000 private school students and 17,500 homeschool students were participating, that EFA students must submit standardized tests annually, and that the requested $32 million was to cover existing participants. After multiple substitute motions and extended debate, the body rejected a motion to strip out the $32 million and then adopted the report and related motions. The meeting ended after routine approvals of additional agency items and adjournment.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee - Afternoon Session Jan 13th, 2026 at 01:00 pm
A&B Judiciary Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- constantly looking at our own procedures within the office to make sure that we can keep our heads above water
- They've got to respond to the federal regulators and SASA about all of their federal grants.
Committee:
House A&B Judiciary Subcommittee
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Floor Session May 30th, 2025 at 11:30 am
Nevada Assembly Floor Meeting
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- low, which means that all of our cities who we know really try their hardest to comply with the regulations
- </c><00:04:48.600><c> around</c><00:04:48.919><c> LGA</c><00:04:49.400><c> are</c> the the uh regulations
- around LGA are the the uh regulations around LGA are really<00:04:49.680><c> doing</c><00:04:49.919>
- The list goes on and on, from water pipes to sewer pipes that we pay for through collective action.
- The list goes on and on, from water pipes to sewer pipes that we pay for through collective action.
Committee:
House Taxes
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- Um, water carriers.
- I mean, those that sell the water and the tankers. >> Yeah, I followed them, and maybe you keep your
- </c><00:45:54.160><c> Um</c><00:45:55.359><c> water</c><00:45:56.240><c> carriers.
- Um water carriers. I mean heavy stuff. Um water carriers.
- the water and the tankers. tankers. tankers.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
Keywords:
sustainable aviation fuel, tax credit, greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy, Hawaii, economic development, carbon footprint, aviation sector, renewable fuels, local production, energy resilience, agricultural innovation, job creation, clean fuel standard, alternative fuels, carbon intensity, emission reduction, greenhouse gases, transportation, autonomous vehicles
Summary:
The committee opened by explaining hearing procedures, including a two-minute oral testimony limit and that decision-making would follow after testimony. It then took up SB 20008, which would set 55 mph as the maximum speed limit on all parts of the DKI/Saddle Road highway. The bill’s introducer described it as a response to safety concerns and noted prior public opposition when the speed limit was lowered from 60 mph; the Hawaii Police Department was listed in opposition, while DOT and several individuals testified in support. No vote was taken during the portion provided.
The committee next heard SB 20009, requiring new plates/tags or emblems for used motor vehicles transferred between private individuals, and SB 2026, which would require drivers approaching stationary vehicles on the shoulder or roadside to slow down and, if necessary, change lanes. The Attorney General supported SB 2026 but recommended narrowing and clarifying the language by removing references to shoulder/roadside, collision or mechanical problem, and other limiting definitions so the duty would apply more broadly and be easier to enforce; AAA and OMA also supported the measure. Members discussed the practical need for a mandatory move-over rule, especially for roadside workers and tow operators, and the committee heard concerns about enforceability on two-lane roads and in accident scenes.
SB 2053 was then heard, authorizing electronic signatures on supporting documents used to transfer ownership of total-loss vehicles to insurers without notarization and requiring insurers to indemnify the finance director for claims arising from those electronic title issuances. The Hawaii Insurers Council, Copart, the City and County of Honolulu, and others supported the bill, with Copart describing it as a modernization that would reduce delays for total-loss settlements; technical amendments were requested. The committee also heard SB 2172, which would allow all-terrain vehicles to operate at night if equipped with lights and a slow-moving vehicle emblem, adjust helmet requirements, define utility terrain vehicles, and include ATVs in motor vehicle insurance law. DOT said it could support the bill only if limited to low-speed areas, and the insurance industry warned it could create a new insurance scheme; the City and County of Honolulu opposed while the Hawaii Farm Bureau and an individual supported. Finally, SB 2253 was introduced to expand first-degree negligent injury to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, with DOT, county prosecutors, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office in support; Honolulu prosecutors said they would oppose a proposed amendment because they wanted the language to preserve the offense as a lesser included offense tied to negligent homicide.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- The speaker says there are no federal regulations, of which he's aware, and he has inquired diligently
- I don't want to insult anyone's intelligence, so I state for the record: steel, if exposed to water or
- , if exposed to water or humidity, rusts.<01:39:55.040><c> And</c><01:39:55.280><c> in</c><01:39:55.440
- The lack of state law leaves school administrators and police departments in murky waters and is putting
- The lack of state law leaves school administrators and police departments in murky waters and is putting
Committee:
Senate Judiciary
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services Apr 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that’s likely given the fact that the federal government hasn’t put out the final regulations
- These include modifying local and state automation systems, amending existing law and regulations, working
- It expressly authorizes the department to waive regulations applicable to child care. Excuse me.
- It expressly authorizes the department to waive regulations applicable to child care facilities and to
- For that, the state regulations have been reflect that reality.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Human Services Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Human Services Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- just to Tad would you please regulation just to Tad would you please um<00:25:11.640><c> consider</c
- ><00:25:12.520><c> what</c><00:25:12.720><c> those</c><00:25:12.919><c> regulations</c><00:25:13.600>
- <c> might</c> um consider what those regulations might um consider what those regulations might be<00
- for for the regulations we have been<00:25:38.000><c> um</c><00:25:38.159><c> at</c><00:25:38.279><c
- I do have water over there.
Committee:
House Human Services Finance and Policy
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So we provide the food safety regulations for meat and milk.
- This division also regulates EMS providers and companies, oversees trauma system coordination between
- HHSC regulates healthcare providers, professions, and facilities. to protect the health and safety of
- Well, the hospital price transparency regulation is for private hospitals. and so we're seeing about
- And we underwent a line-by-line review of every regulation.
Committee:
House Public Health
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- It puts kids in impossible positions, to the point where some would stop drinking water during the day
- Their greatest need is a... roof over their head, clean water, security, and hope.
- So maybe I just shouldn't drink water while I'm out. ...and hold it until I get home.
- Bathrooms and locker rooms are heavily designed and regulated spaces per ADA and IBC.
- I will pour out my wrath on them like water. Duh, okay?
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
gender designation, civil penalties, private civil rights, multiple-occupancy spaces, Texas Women's Privacy Act, law enforcement, confidentiality, personnel files, employee records, misconduct, abortion, civil liability, abortion-inducing drugs, qui tam actions, Texas Citizens Participation Act, Religious Freedom Restoration Act, healthcare regulations, impact fees, water conservation, reuse projects
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
PSM, PSM DEFER Public Hearings 02-12-2025
Transcript Highlights:
- This is relating to SB 547, relating to water conservation.
- They fly on the water and see what sticks. That’s not going to stick.
- They fly on the water and see what sticks. That’s not going to stick.
- They fly on the water and see what sticks. That’s not going to stick.
- Alicea Banita: Um, I would like to read you something: the Second Amendment: “A well-regulated militia
Summary:
The committee first took up SB 547 on water conservation, a deferred agenda item that had already been considered by the other joint committees and received no public testimony. The chair recommended adopting Department of Taxation and Department of Health amendments, passing the bill, and adding a defective date of July 1, 2050. The committee voted to adopt the recommendation; the vice chair voted yes, two senators were excused, and the recommendation was adopted.
The main hearing focused on SB 1030, which would define election fraud intimidation to include carrying any firearm or weapon at or near a voter service center, place of deposit, or polling place. Testimony was overwhelmingly opposed, with speakers arguing the bill duplicated existing sensitive-places law, raised Second Amendment concerns, and could create confusion for lawful concealed carry holders using ballot drop boxes. A smaller number of supporters, including gun violence prevention advocates and labor representatives, argued the measure would improve voter safety. The committee heard more than 1,560 total testimonies for the hearing overall, and for SB 1030 staff noted over 10 in support and over 80 in opposition; no vote on SB 1030 was taken in the portion provided.
The committee then heard SB 38, which would extend Hawaii’s ban on high-capacity magazines from pistols to any firearm with a detachable magazine over 10 rounds. Supporters, including the Department of Law Enforcement, Moms Demand Action, Everytown, Brady, and other gun violence prevention advocates, said the bill would close a loophole, improve consistency in the law, and reduce the harm caused by mass shootings. Opponents, including gun owners, veterans, and Second Amendment advocates, argued the bill would criminalize lawful owners, be difficult to enforce, and would not reduce crime. The committee reported receiving over 40 testimonies in support and over 400 in opposition.
Finally, the committee began SB 401, which would add rifles capable of firing .50 caliber or higher ammunition to the list of prohibited weapons, excluding antiques and muzzle loaders. HPD and Everytown testified in support, describing the weapons as military-grade and dangerous, while Jerry Yuan and others opposed the bill, saying it was overbroad and would sweep in firearms and ammunition types that are not used in crime. The transcript ends during testimony on SB 401, before any committee action or vote on that measure.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 3/18/26
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:01:09.200><c> almost</c><01:01:09.640><c> daily,</c> with emotional regulation almost daily,
- with emotional regulation almost daily, especially<01:01:11.000><c> related</c><01:01:11.440><c> to</
- You water it. You want it to grow.
- </c><01:21:10.720><c> You</c><01:21:10.840><c> water</c><01:21:11.200><c> it.
- You water it. you plant the seed, right? You water it.
Keywords:
foster care, early childhood education, child care programs, placement plan, social services, extended foster care, kinship care, relative custody, permanent legal and physical custody, Northstar kinship assistance, independent living plan, transition services, youth aging out of care, medical assistance, Medicaid, child welfare, children youth and families, out-of-home placement, case plan, relative placement
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I barely ate the six days I was detained because all they gave us was crackers and water.
- I had only a few crackers and water.
- Learning to communicate, learning to read more independently, learning to regulate their emotions are
- Learning to communicate, learning to read more independently, learning to regulate their emotions are
- to regulate their<01:09:45.199><c> emotions</c><01:09:46.239><c> are</c><01:09:46.560><c> being</c><
Committee:
Senate Education Finance
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- refusing to enter the school building, and experiencing outbursts because they lack the emotional regulation
- </c><00:09:20.279><c> skills</c><00:09:20.800><c> to</c> lack the emotional regulation skills to lack
- the emotional regulation skills to process<00:09:21.600><c> their</c><00:09:22.040><c> distress</c><
- about, or what it is that we're speculating about publicly, to help alleviate and calm some of the waters
- </c> alleviate and calm uh some of the waters alleviate and calm uh some of the waters out<00:44:53.599
Committee:
Senate Education Policy
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- NITSA regulates the Truth in Mileage Act of 1985.
- Nitsa regulates the Truth and as Nitsa.
- </c> outdoor advertising control regulations outdoor advertising control regulations do<01:27:41.440>
- I could go to Concord and just change the sign regulations and do this.
- I could go to Concord and just change the sign regulations and do this.
Committee:
Senate Transportation
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- House Bill 573, fair housing and housing discrimination regulations intent and discriminatory effect,
- If not, the clerk will take the call. discrimination regulations intent and discrimination regulations
- Senate Bill 371, Water Pollution Control Discharge Permits Animal Feeding Operations.
- </c><00:53:12.800><c> and</c> Housing Discrimination Regulations and Housing Discrimination Regulations
- Is the Is the increased regulation >> Okay.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/23/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:31:21.520><c> We</c> product that we do not regulate. We product that we do not regulate.
- This is not regulating PBMs.
- This is not regulating PBMs. This law. This is not regulating PBMs.
- This is thoughtful regulation.
- </c> department for oversight and regulation. department for oversight and regulation.
Summary:
The committee first heard Senate Bill 47, sponsored by Senator Regina Birdsell at the request of the Insurance Department. The bill would clarify that a birth mother’s health insurance is the primary policy for a newborn’s care unless the mother has no coverage or no employer-sponsored coverage. Birdsell and Insurance Commissioner DJ Benton Court said the measure simply codifies the department’s long-standing interpretation of existing law. Representative Miles asked whether the coverage would extend to a grandchild if a young woman on her parents’ plan had a baby, and Birdsell said it would. The hearing on SB 47 was then closed.
The committee next heard Senate Bill 121, introduced by Grant Bosi for Senator Kevin Avard. The bill requires insurers to notify the Insurance Department when they stop writing an entire line of business or, in some cases, when they change Medicare Advantage offerings. Benton Court said the bill was prompted by disruption in the Medicare Advantage market, where consumers and the department were confused by carriers exiting, changing plans, or narrowing offerings. He said the department does not regulate Medicare Advantage itself, but does license the carriers, and the notice requirement would help the department advise consumers; he also said noncompliance could affect a carrier’s license and could lead to fines. Members discussed the notice period, and the department and AHIP indicated support for changing it from 120 days to 90 days to align with federal timing. The hearing was closed with plans to work on an amendment in subcommittee.
Finally, the committee heard Senate Bill 247, introduced by Representative Brian Cole, which would prohibit network exclusion for pharmacies that refuse to dispense prescriptions when PBM reimbursement is below acquisition cost. Cole said the bill is meant to stop pharmacies from being forced to sell at a loss. Members questioned whether pharmacies voluntarily enter PBM contracts, whether the bill would raise consumer prices, and whether it would mainly affect independent pharmacies. Cole and others said the issue has changed over time because PBMs now control a much larger share of the market, and that the bill would let pharmacies refuse loss-making fills and direct patients to mail order instead. The discussion also noted that the bill excludes Medicare and Medicaid and that the current proposal does not create a middle-ground option for patients to pay a premium at the counter.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Senate Committee on Health and Human Services Jul 7th, 2026
Health & Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- State regulations have not been effective, with more than one aspect of those regulations already being
- Aspect of those regulations already being legally challenged.
- but could not support regulation for many reasons, but essentially for regulation to be effective, you
- Alcohol is that they self-regulate at a very high level.
- They're very good about regulating and they test themselves.
Committee:
Senate Health & Human Services