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NM
Transcript Highlights:
- coming down and things are happening, we're actually being overwhelmed with the new rules, new regulations
- My work brings together utilities, state regulators, state agencies, tribes, rural communities, universities
- Nuclear operations are regulated under very rigorous federal standards, and the renewable process is
- is not about operations, this bill is not about, this bill, first of all, nuclear operations are regulated
Committee:
Senate Senate Conservation
Keywords:
food recovery, composting, waste management, solid waste surcharge, organic waste reduction, environment, grants, advisory group, soil conservation, water resources, training services, outreach programs, environmental protection, animal care, veterinary services, spay and neuter, Las Vegas, community funding, animal welfare, animal shelter
NV
Nevada 2025 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor Jun 1st, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Commerce and Labor
Committee:
Assembly Commerce and Labor
Keywords:
brew pub, alcoholic beverages, liquor store, licensure, regulation, Department of Taxation, fertility preservation, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, oncology, reproductive medicine, infertility, cancer treatment, egg freezing, embryo freezing, oocyte cryopreservation, sperm banking, assisted reproductive technology, health insurance mandate, Medicaid
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs May 12th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Keywords:
outboard motors, certificate of title, vessel regulation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, marine documentation, HB 685, municipal utility rates, water rates, sewer rates, local government code, rate discrimination, tax-exempt entities, sales tax exemption, ad valorem tax exemption, nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, municipal water service, municipal sewer service, utility billing, public utilities
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs met with no quorum at the start, but later reached quorum and took up several bills. House Bill 2692, codifying the San Antonio River Authority’s enabling legislation and making non-substantive modernization changes, received brief supportive testimony from the River Authority and was left pending before later being voted out favorably. House Bill 685, which would prevent municipalities from charging higher water or sewer rates to tax-exempt entities than comparable customers, also drew support and was reported favorably. House Bill 1318, clarifying compensation issues when a municipality decertifies part of a retail water utility’s service area, was heard without opposition and passed out of committee. House Bill 630, exempting certain older outboard motors from title requirements, likewise passed and was placed on the local and uncontested calendar.
The committee spent the most time on Senate Bill 2497, relating to filtration systems for certain public drinking water systems. Senator Zaffirini described the bill as a response to ongoing secondary water quality complaints, while TCEQ testified that such contaminants are aesthetic rather than health-based and that the water remains safe to drink if primary standards are met. The Texas Rural Water Association opposed the bill as written, arguing filtration may not solve most water quality problems and could be costly for small systems, while a consumer witness from Floresville supported it and described repeated rate increases and brown water after a filtration system was removed. Members discussed narrowing the bill through a committee substitute and emphasized the need for flexibility and technical expertise; the committee substitute was adopted and the bill was reported favorably, with Senator Kolkhorst later asking to be recorded as voting no.
The committee also heard Senate Bill 2850, which would create a pollinator task force to study habitat loss, public education, and best practices for protecting bees and other pollinators. Senator Menendez and invited witness Erica Thompson of Texas BeeWorks highlighted major colony losses and the economic importance of pollinators to Texas agriculture, and Environment Texas and the Texas Beekeepers Association supported the measure. Members discussed monarch butterflies, native grasses, milkweed, and conservation efforts, and the bill was reported favorably and sent to the local and uncontested calendar. After testimony, the committee also voted out several pending items, including House Bill 5560 with a committee substitute addressing water-loss penalties and infrastructure improvements, and then recessed subject to the call of the chair.
TX
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
business liability, concealed carry, handgun policy, premises liability, criminal acts, civil liability, business premises, concealed handgun, property liability, property rights, gun regulations, criminal liability, protective order, confidentiality, personal information, court records, victim protection, charitable raffle, nonprofit, wildlife conservation
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Tourism
Bills:
HB521
Committees:
House Tourism , House Economic Development and Tourism
Keywords:
HB521, mixed spirit beverages, ready-to-drink cocktails, RTD alcohol, alcoholic beverages, liquor, spirits, ABC Board, Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control, wholesaler license, retail license, distribution agreement, exclusive territory, three-tier system, excise tax, alcohol tax, liquor regulation, alcohol labeling, minors, package store
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Agriculture Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Why go the extra step to actually take off those regulations?
- by the uh USDA licensed<01:02:59.480><c> exhibitor</c><01:02:59.880><c> of</c><01:03:00.000><c> regulated
- </c><01:03:00.440><c> animals</c> licensed exhibitor of regulated animals licensed exhibitor of regulated
- future generations, affording AZA-accreditation institutions and not a USDA-licensed exhibitor of regulated
- um and I believe this is food regulation um and I believe this is a<01:35:10.440><c> a</c><01:35:10.600
Committee:
House Agriculture Finance and Policy
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
SB 2374 Conference Committee Apr 16th, 2025 at 08:00 am
Transcript Highlights:
- some additional language referring to... ...sent some additional language referring to a study on towing
- And that is getting to be an issue, particularly with their relationship with the towing community.
- They passed something where the towers, if they towed them, and they left that they had possession of
- Well, I suppose two things, and on the related to the towing. We've had that issue.
- There was discussion about daily rates and daily caps for how much towing companies could charge for
Summary:
The conference committee on Senate Bill 2374 discussed proposed amendments to the insurance rebating provisions and a new study on towing and recovery issues. Deputy Insurance Commissioner John Arnold explained that, after working with industry representatives, the compromise was to remove the large commercial rebating exemption language and keep the rest of the bill intact, while also clarifying that federal crop insurance remains subject to the state’s rebating laws. Members asked several questions about how the large commercial risk definition would work, how the rules would apply to nonresident producers and border-area farm policies, and whether the changes would affect long-standing industry practices.
The committee also considered Commissioner Godfrey’s request for a study on who pays to remove vehicles from the roadside when the owner has liability-only coverage, especially in cases involving totaled or abandoned vehicles. Arnold said the issue has been raised by Highway Patrol and towing interests and that the study language was intended to examine possible solutions for the next legislative session. Some members expressed concern about shifting costs to the insurance industry, but others supported the study as a way to gain clarity.
The committee adopted the amendment package, including the towing study language, by a 6-0 roll call vote. It then passed Senate Bill 2374 as amended by another 6-0 vote. The committee noted that the bill would need floor carriers on both chambers, with Representative Johnson and Senator Klein indicating they would carry it.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- This isn't burdensome regulations.
- <00:23:54.640><c> in</c> regulations in regulations in place.<00:23:56.720><c> Madam</c><00:23:57.120
- </c><00:27:18.400><c> in</c> system that we have of regulations in system that we have of regulations
- So whether it's towed by a tractor or it's towed by a truck, a implement of husbandry that is towed.
- And members, please vote to increase the speed limit for towed implements of husbandry to 35.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Transportation Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- The towing of a fifth wheel not only decreases the length behind the truck, it also gives you a more
- stable towing experience.
- stable towing experience.
- is being towed behind the truck is on our highways, is essential to recalculate the measurements.
- It is actually shorter when being towed by a tow vehicle than a towable travel trailer.
Summary:
The committee held public hearings on three transportation-related bills. HB 2467, sponsored by Rep. Timmons, would clarify how fifth-wheel RVs are measured for length purposes by measuring from the king pin to the rear-most point, allowing fifth wheels up to 46 feet under that method without increasing the current roadway length limits. The staff report said the bill has no fiscal impact for most agencies and a small indeterminate impact for Labor and Industries; the proposed substitute makes technical clarifications. The sponsor and several RV dealers, the Association of Washington Business, and the RV Industry Association testified in support, saying the bill would improve clarity, preserve safety, and help Washington dealers compete with neighboring states. No one testified in opposition during the hearing.
The committee briefly suspended HB 2467 to hear HB 2495, sponsored by Rep. Thomas, which would give the City of Seattle authority to immediately remove vehicles blocking streetcar tracks or otherwise jeopardizing streetcar operations without waiting for police to first cite the vehicle. Staff said the bill applies only to Seattle, includes an emergency clause, and has no fiscal impact because impound fees are expected to offset costs. Rep. Thomas and Seattle Streetcar Program Manager Alison Redenz supported the bill, describing frequent track blockages and delays to service, especially after hours, and saying the change would speed restoration of transit operations.
The committee then heard public testimony on HB 2552, which would authorize WSDOT and Sound Transit to use multiple award task order contracting (MATOC) for transportation construction projects. Staff explained that MATOC would let agencies prequalify contractors and then compete task orders among them, with required award and protest processes. Rep. Zahn said the bill would give agencies another tool to streamline delivery while preserving competition and including WMBE firms. Sound Transit supported the bill as a faster, more flexible procurement method that could broaden opportunities for smaller firms, while the Washington Aggregate and Concrete Association opposed it, arguing the approach is not well tested in Washington, could reduce competition, and should be reviewed by the Capital Projects Advisory Review Board. After testimony, the committee closed the public hearing on HB 2552 and adjourned after caucusing.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- committee simply adds the Texas Facilities Commission and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- will continue to be regulated.
- Members, this is a cleanup bill requested by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
- Currently, DNCs lack consistent statewide regulation, leading to an inefficient and confusing patchwork
- As proposed, SB2154 amends current law relating to the regulation of transportation network companies
Bills:
SB 438 , SB 512 , SB 647 , SB 648 , SB 1495 , SB 2121 , SB 2145 , SB 2154 , SB 2167 , SB 2184 , SB 2211 , SB 2268 , SB 2349 , SB 2443 , SB 2629 , SB 2702 , SB 2902
Committee:
Senate Business & Commerce
Keywords:
SB 438, Texas, State Office of Administrative Hearings, SOAH, administrative law judge, ALJ, public information act, open records, confidentiality, privacy, home address, home telephone number, emergency contact information, social security number, family members, Government Code 552.117, Government Code 552.1175, Tax Code 25.025, public records, government transparency
Summary:
The meeting of the committee commenced with the establishment of a quorum, where members discussed and voted on five significant bills related to energy efficiency, insurance regulation, and public utility governance. Notably, Senate Bill 2717 was presented, incorporating feedback to foster collaboration among various state agencies for improved energy efficiency performance. This was followed by a detailed discussion on Senate Bill 1642, which proposed changes to the Texas Department of Insurance's executive structure to optimize management and consumer focus. Each bill saw active participation from senators who moved to adopt committee substitutes for clarity and responsiveness to stakeholder concerns, indicating a proactive approach to legislative issues.
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
TRN Public Hearing - Tue Feb 17, 2026 @ 9:15 AM HST
Transcript Highlights:
- And HRS 2911B through I provides a specific process as to how vehicles are to be towed, specific towing
- ,</c><01:06:08.000><c> specific</c><01:06:08.480><c> towing</c><01:06:08.880><c> and</c><01:06:09.119
- ><c> storage</c> to be towed, specific towing and storage to be towed, specific towing and storage charges
- </c> court may find that the it regulates court may find that the it regulates speech<01:09:03.679><c
- </c><01:09:07.600><c> is</c> that this bill is trying to regulate is that this bill is trying to regulate
Summary:
The House Committee on Transportation heard several vehicle and traffic safety measures. HB 2347, which would require the director of transportation to adopt rules allowing mobile vehicle safety inspections, drew support from DOT and individual testifiers who said it would add convenience and efficiency for passenger vehicle owners. Committee members questioned how home or driveway inspections would handle safety standards such as headlight checks and whether added convenience would come with higher costs; DOT also said it would follow up on inspection fees and audit procedures. HB 182, which would exempt motorcycles and passenger cars from safety inspections, received opposition from DOT, the Hawaii Police Department, and the City and County of Honolulu Department of Customer Services, with Grassroot Institute in support. HB 2022, which would equalize county and state annual vehicle registration fees, was opposed by the Hawaii Transportation Association because it would raise costs that would likely be passed on to consumers.
The committee also took testimony on HB 1708, which would make operating a vehicle under the influence at a high intoxication level a class C felony and add probation requirements. Prosecutors, police, DOT, and the Honolulu customer services department supported the bill, while the Public Defender’s Office opposed it, arguing that it would increase court workload, require more defense resources, and create collateral consequences, including possible immigration impacts. Several witnesses and members discussed a proposed HD1 that would change the bill to a graduated penalty structure, making a first offense a misdemeanor and a second offense a felony, while also addressing deferred pleas and DUI deferrals. The Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office supported the bill’s intent but warned that Oahu lacks a reliable electronic or telephonic warrant system, which could lead to more refusals and additional court impacts.
HB 2086, which would amend negligent injury in the first degree to include injuries negligently inflicted by intoxicated drivers, received support from DOT, county prosecutors, police, and the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office. Honolulu’s prosecutor supported the bill but recommended against the attached HD1, saying the current drafting better preserves negligent injury as a lesser included offense and avoids blending it with a separate statutory scheme. HB 2154, which would create a framework for intelligent speed assist technology and require a report to the legislature, was supported by DOT, county police, Smart Start LLC, AAA Hawaii, and others, with the Alliance for Automobile Innovation offering comments and proposed amendments. A testifier described the bill as a way to prevent repeat speeding by limiting vehicles from accelerating beyond the speed limit. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the excerpt.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- This is Representative Hernandez's bill relating to regulation of massage therapy.
- Limited marketing and strict regulations.
- still hears and maintains complaints relating to towing companies.
- Cities have been slow to adopt regulations for these businesses.
- A tow truck would be called and that I would have to pay $400 when the tow truck gets there.
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (03/04/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Most times, the person having that vehicle towed does not get to choose the company that tows it or what
- I would also add that I got the email from the towing companies as well.
- <c> it</c><00:36:22.680><c> or</c> to choose the company that tow it or to choose the company that tow
- </c> certain companies for the towing certain companies for the towing probably<00:37:50.599><c> needs
- <00:49:00.680><c> currently</c> regulations currently regulations currently State<00:49:02.960><c> um
Summary:
The Transportation Committee met in executive session on several House bills. HB 212, allowing a 180-day operation waiver when a vehicle fails an emissions test, was retained at the sponsor’s request for possible modifications. HB 249, which would have let bicyclists treat stop signs as yields and stop lights as stop signs, was recommended inexpedient to legislate (ITL) by a 9-7 vote, with a minority report expected.
The committee then retained HB 298, creating an exception for removing VIN tags from pre-1981 vehicles when needed for repair or restoration, by a 15-1 vote. HB 411-FN, making handheld device use while driving a secondary offense, was recommended ITL by consent after members argued the current primary-offense law is more effective for enforcement and safety.
On HB 414, which would have barred DMV license suspensions based on debts owed to private towing or storage companies, the committee rejected ITL and instead retained the bill 16-0 after members split over whether the current law unfairly ties driving privileges to private debt collection. HB 441, addressing visible diesel emissions and “rolling coal,” was recommended ITL 16-0 because members said the conduct is already illegal under existing state and federal law. The committee then took up HB 461, concerning Department of Safety and DMV training and testing materials, where members debated whether driver testing should be limited to English and whether multilingual materials are a safety necessity or discriminatory; the transcript cuts off before a final vote is shown.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- We asked that the towing industry handle it for us.
- trucks are called and roads that tow trucks are called and asked<00:10:35.760><c> to</c><00:10:35.840
- ><c> to</c><00:10:47.800><c> handle</c><00:10:48.080><c> it</c> asked that towing industry to handle
- it asked that towing industry to handle it for<00:10:48.400><c> us.
- The amendment also directed regulations.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Lowering the High Cost of Healthcare | Senator Matt Klein May 1st, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Talk to me about finally towed the line.
- And we should regulate drug prices a little more aggressively.
- </c> state of Minnesota power to regulate state of Minnesota power to regulate drug<00:03:15.599><c>
- we should regulate drug prices a little<00:03:24.640><c> more</c><00:03:24.800><c> aggressively.
- I definitely think if we could regulate and limit the amount.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (10/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> safety uh we we contract with towing safety uh we we contract with towing companies<01:36:54.960
- </c> people out there wanting to drive tow people out there wanting to drive tow truck. truck. truck.
- </c> owed to a uh towing company? owed to a uh towing company?
- </c> out of state for not paying the towing out of state for not paying the towing bills<01:55:06.080
- It's my for unpaid towing fees.
Summary:
The committee met in a transportation work session and executive session, with the chair explaining the format change to allow fuller discussion and possible expert input before votes. The committee first took up House Bill 209, which would have allowed a new vehicle purchased in the model year or before to be inspected in the second year after purchase. Members said the bill was rendered unnecessary by the broader repeal of vehicle inspections, and the committee voted 16-0 to deem it inexpedient to legislate (ITL), with consent.
The same outcome followed for House Bill 212, which would have allowed a 180-day operation waiver when a motor vehicle failed an emissions control test, and House Bill 533, which concerned civilian employees and commercial truck inspections. In both cases, members said the inspection repeal made the bills unnecessary, and in the commercial truck bill there were also concerns that the language did not fit federal requirements and referenced state inspection laws rather than federal ones. Both bills were voted ITL 16-0 and adopted by consent.
House Bill 298, dealing with vehicle identification number-related issues and antique vehicle authenticity, also received an ITL recommendation 16-0. Members said the proposal raised fraud concerns and could affect the value and authenticity of antique vehicles, and several said the bill needed more work before any future consideration. The committee then moved to Senate Bill 150, which would define electric vehicle charging stations and establish annual testing fees for the Division of Weights and Measures. That bill drew the most discussion: Representative Sykes described a personal experience with a malfunctioning charging station and a large, unclear bill, arguing that consumer protection regulation is needed. Representative Miller said the fee structure seemed high compared with other inspections and that third-party inspectors were not allowed, though he acknowledged some need for consumer protection. Senator David Watters, the sponsor, said the bill should be improved and suggested a lower annual fee and a fund-based approach to build an inspection program over time. Cheryl, the director of Weights and Measures, testified that the division needs authority, staffing, licensing categories, and expensive test equipment to oversee EV chargers, and that current rules do not adequately cover this emerging technology.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 1st, 2025
Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Transcript Highlights:
- complaints related to the Towing Storage and Booting Act.
- Cities have been slow to adopt regulations for these businesses. No known city.
- I am here to support the bill to better regulate predatory booting.
- called and I would have to pay $400 when the tow truck got there.
- So TDLR would retain control over the regulation in Texas.
Bills:
HB589 , HB705 , HB1842 , HB1874 , HB2349 , HB2614 , HB2827 , HB3012 , HB3214 , HB3308 , HB3385 , HB3529
Committee:
House Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Keywords:
cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, charitable raffles, nonprofit, wildlife conservation, ticket sales, fundraising, master electrician, electrical work, occupational licensing, work scope, Texas law, Texas Real Estate Commission, TREC, real estate broker, sales agent
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs Mar 31st, 2025
S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- law enforcement directed tows.
- one responded to the tow notices.
- I've given presentations on this in Las Vegas at the tow show in Fort Worth at the tow show.
- So looking at the towing company who is towing the vehicle. Yes, sir. They see that designation.
- This legislation is essential for towing and recovery companies. Uh, to comply with regulations.
Bills:
HB101
Committee:
House S/C on Defense & Veterans' Affairs
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Local Government Jan 19th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Local Government
Transcript Highlights:
- To adopt development regulations around conservation of natural resource lands.
- And then this would add aerial tramways, tows, and conveyors.
- And then I don't know what a tow is in a conveyor? A tramway is a gondola, is that right?
- And then I don't know what a tow is in a conveyor? Yeah, there's different.
- We have rope tows. We have other types of tows. It looks like a handle tow. There's conveyors.
Committee:
Senate Local Government
Keywords:
freight rail, rail corridor, short-line railroad, rail-dependent uses, industrial land use, growth management act, GMA, comprehensive plan, transportation element, land use planning, local government, county planning, city planning, critical areas, agricultural lands, forest lands, mineral resource lands, urban growth area, development regulations, notice on permits
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee May 14th, 2025
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- and CSU campuses retain parking enforcement tools including ticketing, signage, and public safety tows
- This does not impact any of those. repealing the tows based upon unpaid parking tickets, which do not
- We shared evidence in policy committee how costly these towing programs are and how alternative to us
- And while this has accelerated cities move away from using these tows, the reality is that this trend
- The UC's cost figure is based on the assumption without the threat of being towed for unpaid tickets
Committee:
House Appropriations