Video & Transcript Research : 'billing limits'

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FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Commerce and Tourism Feb 4th, 2026

Commerce and Tourism

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill feels a lot like a union-busting bill.
  • bill.
  • Currently, the bill imposes a permanent $10,000 daily limit on all existing customers.
  • This bill also has limits on how much and the frequency that app developers can request age information
  • Were you saying, I'm sorry, I missed it, that this bill has some of those additional use limitations
Summary: The committee first postponed SB 1456, then heard SB 1236, which would condition state economic development incentives on employers using secret-ballot union elections and prohibit neutrality agreements. The sponsor argued the bill protects workers from coercion and applies only to companies receiving taxpayer-funded incentives; opponents said it was government interference, likely to hurt contractors, apprenticeships, and business growth, and raised concerns about federal preemption and Attorney General enforcement. After debate, the committee reported SB 1236 favorably on a recorded vote. The committee then considered CS/SB 198, a measure to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks by requiring operator registration, fraud warnings, transaction limits, blockchain analytics, receipts, and refund protections for certain first-time transactions tied to fraud. Supporters from the banking industry, AARP, and others said the bill would help stop scams that are targeting seniors and vulnerable adults; one industry witness supported the bill but suggested narrowing the limits for existing users and shortening the new-customer period. The committee reported the bill favorably. Next, the committee took up CS/SB 1356 on dog breeding, pet sales, and breeder registration. The sponsor said the bill is intended to curb puppy mills, improve animal welfare, and add consumer protections, while an amendment removed state oversight of local animal shelters. Pet store representatives supported much of the bill but objected to the three-day waiting period for financed purchases, expanded reimbursement, and unfair trade practice penalties; others argued the bill would add red tape and litigation. The committee adopted the amendment and then reported the bill favorably. The committee also heard SB 1722 on app stores and minors, which would require age verification, parental consent for minors, app-content disclosures, and enforcement by the Department of Legal Affairs. Supporters said the bill would help parents protect children online; opponents warned it could force collection of sensitive personal data, create privacy and constitutional problems, and duplicate existing parental tools. Members debated the balance between child safety and privacy, and the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee heard CS/SB 422 on ADS-B aviation data, which would bar use of ADS-B information to calculate certain landing or access fees; an amendment added departures to the restriction. Pilots supported the bill as a safety and privacy measure, while airport representatives opposed it as undermining airport finances and shifting costs. The amendment was adopted, and the hearing on the bill began with testimony from both sides.
ND

North Dakota 2026 1st Special Session

Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee Jun 17th, 2026 at 10:00 am

Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • We do to a limited extent.
  • And hopefully, appropriations or if a bill comes... We don't even need a bill.
  • And hopefully, appropriations or if a bill comes, we don't even need a bill.
  • That cash reserve is limited.
  • That cash reserve is limited.
Keywords: 908, all
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Criminal Jurisprudence May 13th, 2025

Criminal Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • The bill proposes to extend the criminal statute of limitations to seven years because certain of these
  • It's your bill, isn't it? It's my bill. OK. It's not really my bill, but I'll close.
  • This bill would simply increase the statute of limitations for... ...or a prosecutor filing that action
  • This bill would increase the statute of limitations to four years after the action is discovered in cases
  • Right, and the only thing that this bill is doing is changing the statute of limitations to allow...
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Fishing with two or four lines 2/26/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is not ambiguous to limits, but it does play a part in actually having success.
  • It's very That's what the bill does.
  • is ambiguous to to bill is not this is ambiguous to to limits,<00:02:46.879> but<00:02:47.120
  • That's the bill. Um across the state. That's the bill.
  • The bills light...
Keywords: 1183, house
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

November 5, 2025 - 10:00 AM

Transcript Highlights:
  • That brings us to House Bill 145. This bill does not eliminate sovereign immunity.
  • That brings us to House Bill 145. This bill does not eliminate sovereign immunity.
  • Here's what the bill does.
  • That measure is House Bill 145.
  • can get with these bills.
Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered HB 145, by Rep. McFarland, which would raise Florida’s sovereign immunity caps from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $500,000 and $1 million, with a future inflation-based increase, extend the time to bring claims, and allow local governments to settle claims above the cap without a claims bill. McFarland argued the bill modernizes an outdated system and helps injured people obtain compensation more fairly and efficiently, while preserving sovereign immunity. Several members spoke in support during debate, saying the bill better balances government accountability and victims’ rights and that current caps have not kept pace with inflation and damages. Public testimony was largely in opposition. Local governments, counties, cities, insurance groups, and school-related organizations warned the bill would significantly increase liability exposure, insurance premiums, and taxpayer costs, especially for small and rural governments and school districts. Opponents also objected to the provision allowing settlements above the cap without legislative action, saying it would weaken the cap and increase litigation and costs. Supporters countered that injured people often wait years for claims bills and that governments should be able to resolve meritorious claims directly. After debate, the committee voted 16-1 to report HB 145 favorably, with Rep. Lopez voting no. The meeting then adjourned.
KY

Kentucky 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Day 18 (2-2-26)

Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Limited to three minutes. explain. Limited to three minutes.
  • assembly's limitation of Senate Bill One assembly's limitation of Senate Bill One to<00:40:10.720
  • Senate Bill one. Senate Bill one.
  • Senate bill [clears throat] 4, bills.
  • >> New bills and resolutions. Senate Bill >> New bills and resolutions.
Keywords: 958, all
Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and a quorum established. The journal was approved, absent senators were excused, and new bills and resolutions were introduced, including measures on housing districts, calorie information, alcohol beverage control, county clerk filings, vital records, and a resolution honoring Dr. Samantha Shaver. The chamber also received notice that the House had passed House Bills 384, 144, and 290 and requested concurrence. The Senate then recessed briefly for party caucuses before reconvening. The main floor action centered on Senate Bill 3, relating to school district finances. The bill, as amended by Senate Committee Amendment 1 and Senate Floor Amendment 2, was described as strengthening financial transparency for school districts by requiring public access to budgeting information, monthly credit card statements, superintendent contracts and compensation, audits, and final working budgets. Supporters argued it would improve fiscal responsibility and accountability in response to concerns about spending practices in large districts. The Senate adopted both amendments and passed SB 3 by a vote of 35-1, with one senator explaining a no vote while acknowledging the need for transparency. The Senate then took up Senate Bill 1, relating to education and the governance structure of a large school district. Supporters said the bill responds to a recent court ruling by adding detailed findings to justify treating the district differently and by clarifying that the superintendent handles day-to-day operations while the board focuses on strategic planning, budget approval, audits, and hiring or firing the superintendent. Proponents cited the district’s size, share of state education funding, number of students, and concentration of low-performing schools as reasons for the change. Opponents argued the bill would reduce elected board accountability, questioned whether the structure would improve outcomes, and emphasized broader funding and achievement challenges. After extended debate, the Senate proceeded to a vote on SB 1; the transcript shows a brief proponent statement and a lengthy opposing explanation, but the final vote result is not included in the provided text.
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Transportation Apr 1st, 2025

Transportation

Transcript Highlights:
  • That is the bill. Thank you, Senator Pizzo. Are there questions on the bill?
  • I'd like to thank the bill sponsor for being communicative with FACC on the bill.
  • We're back on the bill as amended. Are there questions on the bill as amended?
  • Senator Martin, I like this bill because it helped with my need for speed, in the speed limit, in the
  • speed limit.
Summary: The Transportation Committee heard and advanced several bills dealing with roadway safety, utility relocation, emergency vehicles, motor vehicle services, charter school siting, and specialty license plates. SB 1782 by Senator Pizzo, as amended, would expand reckless driving per se to include certain extreme speeding behaviors and retain mandatory court appearance while removing impound language; it was supported by AARP and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and reported favorably. SB 818 by Senator McLean would streamline utility relocation for road and rail projects and shift certain relocation costs to the authority in some cases; county groups opposed it as an unfunded mandate, while Charter Communications supported it, and the bill was reported favorably after amendment. SB 1644 by Senator Rodriguez, as amended, would expand warning-signal privileges for volunteer firefighters, medical staff, and related vehicles responding to emergencies; it was reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1348 by Senator Trumbull, which revises Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and tax collector processes for title/document delivery, driver licensing, disabled parking permits, and related services; a strike-all removed penalties and some CDL retesting provisions, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 636 by Senator Martin would restrict use of the far-left lane on high-speed roads except for passing, exiting, move-over compliance, or traffic/environmental conditions, with a civil fine and DOT signage requirements; it was reported favorably. SB 1152 by Senator Arrington would raise the cost of the Florida Wildflower specialty license plate from $15 to $25 to generate more funding for wildflower research, education, and habitat programs; it was reported favorably. SB 1188 by Senator McLean, which would limit local government authority over charter school siting and concurrency-related restrictions, drew the most debate. Supporters argued local ordinances were being used to block or delay charter schools, while opponents said the bill would tie the hands of local governments and could create traffic and public-safety concerns. After extensive discussion, the bill was reported favorably, with recorded no votes from Senators Arrington and Davis. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of multiple appointments to transportation-related boards and authorities, including the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Central Florida Expressway Authority, Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Transportation Authority, and Florida Transportation Commission.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is intended to provide an opportunity. for those minors to extend that statute of limitations
  • Puberty issues, so I just heard you say that your bill only changes the statute of limitations if the
  • Well, in this bill, you're correct. It is limited to prescriptions provided for those purposes.
  • This bill is a big improvement over the current two-year statute of limitations.
  • My only concern with this bill is that it cuts off the statute of limitations at age 25.
MA

Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Jun 21st, 2026 at 10:00 am

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Transcript Highlights:
  • First, the bill proposes limiting the sale of medical debt to collections agencies, and...
  • First, the bill proposes limiting the sale of medical debt to collections agencies and also proposes
  • And secondarily, it's also important because this bill would limit the interest rate when lawsuits or
  • And secondarily, it's also important because this bill would limit the interest rate when lawsuits or
  • The bill limits wage garnishment in the collection of medical debt, prohibits liens against property
Keywords: 995, all
Summary: The committee opened a hearing of the Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure focused on health care and human services, reviewed testimony logistics, and then heard a long series of witnesses on several bills. Much of the testimony centered on interstate licensure compacts for dentistry, social work, and occupational therapy, with supporters arguing these compacts would improve workforce mobility, continuity of care, and access while preserving state oversight and public protection. Dental witnesses were split on H.455/S.257, with supporters backing the AADB dental compact for its hands-on exam, background checks, and disciplinary safeguards, while opponents argued a competing compact would better promote portability and avoid conflicts tied to proprietary testing and outside commissions. Social work witnesses strongly supported H.380/S.252, emphasizing continuity of care for clients who move across state lines, reduced costs and delays for practitioners, and the compact’s public-protection features; occupational therapy witnesses similarly supported H.427/S.256, citing access, telehealth, military families, and maintained standards. The committee also heard testimony on S.242, which would expand licensure for lactation care providers. Supporters, including lactation counselors and health center staff, said adding certified lactation counselors and related credentials would expand access, improve breastfeeding support, and allow reimbursement for services now often provided without billing. They described the training required and said the bill would help families, especially in underserved communities. Representative James O’Day also testified in support of the social work compact, and a Council of State Governments witness provided background on compact mechanics and state participation. Another major topic was H.419/S.214 on medical debt. Physicians and researchers testified that cancer patients experience long-lasting medical debt and collections burdens, and they supported limits on the sale and collection of medical debt, bans on reporting it to credit bureaus, and related consumer protections. The hearing also included H.465 on a pathway to special licensure for certain long-term limited-registration dentists serving MassHealth patients, which Representative Senna supported as a way to allow immigrant dentists to practice independently. Finally, the committee heard sharply divided testimony on H.444/S.284, which would allow trained dental hygienists to administer Botox and dermal fillers: supporters framed it as a safe, preventive, and access-expanding tool for TMJ, bruxism, and pain management, while dermatologists opposed it as outside hygienists’ training and a patient-safety risk. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing.
UT

Utah 2025 Regular Session

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee - November 19, 2025

Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • torture bill.
  • However, unfortunately, the low fee caps and transaction limits proposed within the bill, which just
  • came to our attention recently, would make it... ...transaction limits proposed within the bill, which
  • I support this bill.
  • I've been here a number of years, and I have seen our bodies regularly pass bills limiting social media
Keywords: 985, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Home care visit limits 3/25/26

Minnesota House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill is not.
  • This bill is not. We complicated. This bill is not.
  • With the bill as written, we are concerned that removing all limitations on commercial coverage will
  • With the bill as written, we are concerned that removing all limitations on commercial coverage will
  • With the bill as written, we are concerned that removing all limitations on commercial coverage will
Keywords: 1183, house
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/04/2026)

Resources, Recreation and Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • weight limit. weight limit.
  • As we heard from the sponsor of the bill, Maine put in a 2,000-pound limit and they tanked on their income
  • , Maine put in a 2,000 pound the bill, Maine put in a 2,000 pound limit<04:05:41.199> and<04:05
  • This bill is only trying to limit large groundwater withdrawals that are intended to bottle the water
  • This this bill is only trying<04:57:27.120> to<04:57:27.280> limit<04:57:28.480> large
Keywords: 1189, house, all
HI
Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:19:51.880> uh minute limit uh time limit and uh minute limit uh time limit and uh Additionally
  • If we limited the application of this bill to projects that are related to recovery from the disaster
  • Okay, if not, we'll move to our final bill on the agenda, SB 1170, Senate Bill 1170.
  • I appreciate this bill.
  • I appreciate this bill.
Keywords: 912, senate, all
Summary: The committees first heard SB 443, which would require agricultural-district lands with solar energy facilities to also be certified as being used for a farming operation. DLNR, the State Energy Office, and the Agri-Business Development Corporation all supported the bill but recommended changes, including shifting the certifying authority from DLNR/BLNR to the Department of Agriculture. The Attorney General also recommended replacing the certification requirement with a condition that the land be used for a farming operation, citing the lack of a clear statutory framework for certification. The Hawaiʻi Farmers Union supported the measure but suggested using existing county agricultural dedication processes and raised concerns about conversion of agricultural land. The committees adopted amendments reflecting the Department of Agriculture as the certifying body and the Attorney General’s proposed language, then passed SB 443 with amendments. The committees then took up SB 79, relating to historic preservation reviews for state affordable housing projects. DLNR State Historic Preservation and DHHL supported the bill with amendments, including striking a redundant section and conforming the language to existing law. The committees agreed to those changes, and after a brief recess and decision-making, Water and Land, Housing, and Hawaiian Affairs each voted to pass SB 79 with amendments. The record notes that some members were excused and that the committees adopted the chair’s recommendations. Later, the joint Housing and Water and Land hearing considered SB 26, SB 867, and SB 1170. SB 26 would create an affordable housing land inventory task force within HCDA; HHFDC supported it, while HCDA suggested an alternative approach involving county coordination. The committees amended the bill to incorporate OPSD’s proposed language, add legislative and county representatives to the task force, and include an appropriation for the Mayor Wright project, then passed it with amendments. SB 867, which creates a working group to inventory water resources and streamline well permit approvals for affordable housing, drew broad support and was amended to specify the Department of Health director rather than the Clean Water Branch chief; it also passed with amendments. SB 1170, which would exempt certain Maui affordable rental housing projects from chapter 205A, drew support from housing interests but concern from the Attorney General that it could be unconstitutional; the AG suggested narrowing the bill to disaster recovery and limiting its scope. Testifiers also discussed the Weinberg Court Apartments project and other redevelopment concerns, but the transcript ends before final action on SB 1170 is completed.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Elections Committee Apr 30th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • The committee has 13 bills on its agenda. There are six bills on consent.
  • and two primary witnesses in opposition of the bill, with the limit of two minutes per witness.
  • position on the bill.
  • The bill explicitly contains no character or line limit to this addition at this time.
  • That's why we very strongly opposed last year's bill to raise the Levine Act limit to $1,500 and would
Summary: The Assembly Elections Committee met on April 30, 2025, beginning as a subcommittee until a quorum was established. The committee first approved six bills on consent, including AB 950, AB 953, AB 1214, and three committee bills. It then heard several measures dealing with election administration, ballot transparency, and campaign finance, with most authors accepting committee amendments and several bills being held on call for absent members. AB 930 by Assembly Member Ward would extend the deadline for counting timely postmarked vote-by-mail ballots from three to seven days after Election Day and update recount procedures, including online posting of recount results and clearer rules for recount requests. The bill was supported by county election officials and passed out of committee with a due-pass recommendation, though it was initially held on call. AB 459 by Assembly Member DeMaio proposed allowing electronic signatures for initiatives, referenda, and recalls; the Secretary of State and labor groups opposed it over security, implementation, and cost concerns, and the committee ultimately rejected the bill after reconsideration. AB 699 by Assembly Member Stephanie would change how local tiered tax and bond measures are described on ballots by allowing more detail to be placed in the voter guide; housing, school, and local government groups supported it, while taxpayer and realtor groups opposed it as reducing ballot transparency. AB 1188, presented on behalf of Assembly Member Ortega, would list the top three funders supporting and opposing statewide initiatives and referenda directly on the ballot; transparency advocates and labor supported it, while county election officials and business groups raised concerns about ballot length and processing costs. Both AB 699 and AB 1188 passed out of committee with amendments and were held on call. The committee also heard AB 827 by Assembly Member Berman, which would standardize and extend the deadline for curing vote-by-mail signature problems, add a link to cure forms in ballot-tracking notifications, and make other changes to improve ballot curing. It drew no opposition in the hearing and passed with a due-pass recommendation. AB 351 by Assembly Member McKenna would raise the Levine Act contribution threshold for local officials to $1,500 and add CPI adjustments; supporters said it would reduce administrative burdens and reflect modern campaign finance realities, while good-government groups and the League of Women Voters opposed it as weakening anti-corruption protections. The committee initially failed AB 351, then granted reconsideration, but the transcript ends before a final disposition is clearly completed. Finally, AB 1079 by Assembly Member Farías would eliminate the automatic appellate stay in California Voting Rights Act and Fair Maps Act cases; it was supported as a way to prevent delayed remedies in voting rights cases, opposed by the City of Santa Monica over impacts on ongoing litigation, and passed with amendments. After taking up the held items, the committee recorded final votes on the bills, including passage of AB 930, AB 699, AB 1188, AB 827, and AB 1079, and rejection of AB 459.
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Resources, Recreation and Development (02/04/2026)

Resources, Recreation and Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • weight limit. weight limit.
  • As we heard from the sponsor of the bill, Maine put in a 2,000-pound limit and they tanked on their income
  • , Maine put in a 2,000 pound the bill, Maine put in a 2,000 pound limit<04:05:41.199> and<04:05
  • This bill is only trying to limit large groundwater withdrawals that are intended to bottle the water
  • This this bill is only trying<04:57:27.120> to<04:57:27.280> limit<04:57:28.480> large
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The committee first took up HB 163FN, dealing with requiring current, verifiable evidence of a species’ presence before land-use restrictions are imposed for habitat protection. Members discussed an amendment that had been worked on with agencies and stakeholder groups. Fish and Game testified that, while the amendment improved the bill, the agency still opposed it because of concerns about citizen science, how the proposal would apply to public versus private property, and how the transition to DES would work. Representative Darby argued the amendment was ambiguous, lacked a full hearing, and did not clearly address record verification or private-property access issues. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, with a minority report noted. The committee then moved to HB 1752FN, which would create a chain of custody for timber and carbon credits. Representative Davis presented an amendment saying it would help law enforcement investigate timber theft and add transparency to New Hampshire’s carbon registry by identifying buyers of carbon credits. Supporters said the change would impose little burden and align with practices in other states. Opponents, including Representative Darby, Representative Vale, and the state forester from DNCR, said the carbon market is complex, the amendment was not fully vetted, and a hearing with all stakeholders was needed; they also raised fiscal-note concerns. The amendment passed 8-7, and the committee then voted OTPA 8-7, again with a minority report. Finally, the committee opened a hearing on HB 1019, which would add an active water treatment professional to the state water well board. Representative Peter Petrino and Representative Wendy Thomas said the board should include expertise on contamination risks and treatment technologies, citing concerns about arsenic, radon, and PFAS in private wells. The chairman of the Water Well Board testified in opposition to the bill as drafted, saying the board supports the general idea of licensing water filtration work but does not currently have authority or rules to oversee that field and believes the proposal would put “the cart before the horse.” Members questioned whether the board’s current mandate even covers filtration systems, and the discussion ended with those concerns unresolved.
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Mar 26th, 2025

Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence

Transcript Highlights:
  • So those are some of the limited, the limited opportunities, uh, that this bill lays out, um, pretty
  • This is Chairman Shaheen's bill relating, um, that we heard last week relating to a limitation on civil
  • This bill, House Bill 3163, will clear all that up.
  • So on your bill.
  • I mean, it's a pretty simple bill and it's limited to these specific fact situations.
Bills: HB113
TX

Texas 89th 2nd C.S.

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Mar 24th, 2025

S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships

Transcript Highlights:
  • Um, we are testifying on this bill. I'm sorry, for the bill.
  • That's not In this bill, yes, it's 2636 is in that bill.
  • I am testifying for House Bill 2399. Big thumbs up on this bill. Great bill.
  • The next bill we'll consider is House Bill 2496. Call on Chairman Dutton to lay out the bill.
  • limitations.
Bills: HB116
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 02/13/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • We have a couple bills.
  • This bill has been before your committee before, and I will try to limit my introduction to an explanation
  • and I am assuming that there's no bill and I am assuming that there's no limit<00:42:40.000> to
  • The bill specifically provides that, for example, if somebody exceeds their daily limit and is cut off
  • bill we bring a Big Bill forward that's a<01:20:29.880> complicated<01:20:31.000> bill
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
NH

New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/08/2026)

Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • "So, um, do we want to have a limit on each bill just because to get through them because we have 12?
  • "So, um, do we want to have a limit on each bill just because to get through them because we have 12?
  • This proposed bill will increase this limit.
  • This proposed bill will increase<04:27:48.319> this<04:27:48.560> limit.
  • 607 relative to introduce Senate Bill 607 relative to short-term<04:40:10.160> limited<04:40:
Keywords: 928, house, all
Summary: The subcommittee focused primarily on a bill concerning long-term care insurance rate increases and consumer notice. Members and staff discussed replacing or supplementing a proposed public hearing requirement with annual reporting, website updates, and consumer-facing disclosures about approved rate increases, carriers writing the products, and how the products work. Several participants emphasized that long-term care policies are long-term products, that rate increases can be spread over many years for actuarial reasons, and that consumers need better information about trends and the impact of increases. A major point of disagreement was whether the bill should try to cap premium increases. One member argued the real problem is unexpected increases of 15% to 20% and urged a statutory cap to protect consumers. Insurance department representatives and others responded that hard caps had been struck down in prior case law, that the department’s core responsibility is solvency, and that carriers need sufficient premium to pay future claims. They also said the market is struggling because many carriers stopped selling the product, leaving in-force policies to bear the cost, and that overly restrictive caps could cause insurers to withdraw from the state. The discussion then shifted toward a compromise requiring carriers to notify policyholders before a rate increase is approved and allowing a 60-day comment period. Participants debated whether the notice should come from the carrier, how confidentiality rules would apply before approval, and what the department should do with public comments. The department said it already reviews filings carefully and that submitted rates are often adjusted before approval; lawmakers noted that prior commissioners had pushed back on increases in some cases, including a seven-year moratorium. No final vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly tried to move the subcommittee along to other bills.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session - 05/12/26

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • When I introduced the bill with the potency limits in particular, there was significant pushback from
  • I introduced the bill with the potency<00:50:33.680> limits<00:50:34.000> in<00:50:34.160
  • In the bill before the body, it would take that canopy limit from 90,000 square feet and move it to 30,000
  • The 45,000 is an improvement over the 30,000 square foot canopy limit in the bill author's underlying
  • that is now been incorporated into limit that is now been incorporated into this<02:05:44.320> bill
Keywords: 1187, senate, all