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CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And that is six zero; that matter passes seven to zero, excuse me.
Summary:
The Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee met to adopt its rules, establish quorum, and approve a consent calendar of five bills, all sent to the Committee on Appropriations. The committee then heard three measures: AB 638 by Assembly Member Rodriguez on stormwater capture for irrigation of urban public lands; AB 60 by Assembly Member Papin on banning synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products; and AB 916 by Assembly Member Lee on restricting certain antibacterial soap ingredients in consumer hand soaps and body washes.
AB 638 was presented as a climate and water-supply measure directing the State Water Resources Control Board to develop guidelines for capturing and safely reusing stormwater for irrigation. Supporters, including NRDC and several environmental groups, argued it would reduce potable water use and help move stalled projects forward. The bill drew no opposition and received strong support from committee members, including requests to coauthor. It passed the committee on a due pass motion to Appropriations.
AB 60 would ban synthetic nitro musks in cosmetics and personal care products due to health and environmental concerns. Supporters cited endocrine disruption, reproductive harms, persistence in waterways, and international restrictions. The bill passed on a due pass motion to the floor, with one member not voting. AB 916 generated the most debate: supporters said the three targeted antimicrobials offer no added benefit over plain soap, may contribute to health harms and antibiotic resistance, and should be banned in consumer products while exempting health care settings. Opponents argued the ingredients are already under FDA and DTSC review, raised preemption concerns, and warned of costs and impacts on food handling and other uses. After extensive discussion, the committee approved AB 916 on a due pass motion to the Committee on Health, with several no votes.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I know firsthand that Texas higher education is ground zero for innovation and education. educating the
- also for this whole state because you think about the success in January of 2000 there There were zero
Keywords:
teacher compensation, education funding, public school educators, teacher retention, teacher designation, lottery, gambling, internet gaming, mobile application, criminal offenses, aquifer, water management, Edwards Aquifer, sustainability, regulatory framework, SB 565, Texas Water Code, TCEQ, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, compliance agreement
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
February 4, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- And as you can see, on the left-hand side, the monthly premiums after the subsidy start off at zero for
- Maybe you can zero in on that.
Summary:
The committee received a briefing from AHCA Deputy Secretary Brian Meyer and Florida Healthy Kids CMO Ashley Carr on implementation of HB 121, which was enacted in 2023 to expand Florida’s KidCare/CHIP eligibility from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level and replace the sharp premium “benefits cliff” with a tiered premium glide path. Sponsor Rep. Bartleman described the bill as a bipartisan effort to help working families keep children insured while moving toward economic self-sufficiency. The presenters explained that the program remains a joint federal-state structure, with Medicaid unchanged and the bill affecting only the CHIP-related portions of KidCare.
AHCA said implementation has been delayed by federal CMS actions. The agency reported that CMS first rejected a state plan amendment approach, then required revisions to the premium tiers under a new maintenance-of-effort interpretation, and later issued a new interpretation of continuous 12-month eligibility that would prevent disenrollment for nonpayment of premiums. AHCA said it submitted an 1115 waiver, but negotiations over special terms and conditions reached an impasse, and the state has filed litigation challenging CMS’s interpretation. Members asked about the cost of litigation, the effect on future bills, the review process for CMS documents, disenrollment and reenrollment rules, and whether any additional legislative action is needed; AHCA said no further state action is needed at this time and that the key issue is the pending federal litigation.
Several members and the sponsor emphasized the need for immediate implementation and asked about possible interim relief. AHCA said current coverage remains in place under the preexisting program, that there is a 30-day grace period for premium payment, and that reenrollment does not require a penalty or back payment, though coverage is not active during lapsed periods. The committee also heard public comment from Nicholas Hessing of the Children’s Services Council of Broward County and the Florida Alliance of Children’s Councils and Trusts, who supported HB 121 and said the expansion could make about 17,600 additional children eligible in Broward County alone. The meeting ended with Rep. Bartleman thanking staff and expressing hope that the new federal administration would allow the program to move forward, and the chair adjourned the meeting.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs (04/16/2026)
Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- issue we could put in a rule or give further thought to, because a person's true going forward is zero
- I'm just zeroing in on this IBHS, trying to understand it. So it looks like it's a nonprofit. Mhm.
- I'm<00:43:39.360><c> just</c><00:43:39.960><c> zeroing</c><00:43:40.280><c> in</c><00:43:40.360><c> on
- </c><00:43:40.440><c> this</c><00:43:40.720><c> IBHS</c><00:43:41.840><c> trying</c> I'm just zeroing
- in on this IBHS trying I'm just zeroing in on this IBHS trying to<00:43:42.120><c> understand</c><00
Committee:
House Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Summary:
The committee held a public hearing on Senate Bill 562, which would create a home damage mitigation and resilience grant program aimed at helping homeowners make property improvements that could reduce insurance costs and non-renewals. Commissioner DJ Bettencourt of the New Hampshire Insurance Department explained that the program is modeled in part on Alabama’s safer homes program, but tailored for New Hampshire hazards such as floods, microbursts, heavy snow, ice, and falling trees. He said the grants would be limited to primary residences, subject to a means test, capped at $10,000, and intended to help homeowners make targeted improvements such as roof fortification or tree removal that could improve underwriting outcomes and lead to premium discounts.
Bettencourt said the program would not use state taxpayer funds and would instead rely on philanthropic donations, possible federal or regional housing-bank funding, and other outside sources. He said the department would not need new staff, and that a current position could be reconfigured to help administer the program part-time. Committee members asked about the funding language, the meaning of “loans” in the bill, whether there were any other states using a similar no-state-funds model, and how many homeowners could be helped. Bettencourt said Rhode Island and Connecticut were moving forward in a similar way, and that the number of beneficiaries would depend on how much money is raised.
Members also questioned how the grant program would actually lower premiums, whether savings would apply only to participants or more broadly, and how the IBHS evaluation process would work. Bettencourt and department staff said the direct benefit would be to the homeowner whose property is improved, though neighbors could also benefit in some cases. They explained that IBHS is a building-safety organization that certifies contractors and inspectors and that its standards can qualify homes for insurer discounts. Questions were also raised about confidentiality provisions, first-come-first-served grant awards, rollover of unused applications, and possible tax treatment of donations. The sponsor said those details would be addressed through rulemaking or existing tax rules, and no vote was taken during the hearing.
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- All those in favor... zero opposed. So the underlying bill with the amendment.
- </c> those in favor I I I zero opposed. those in favor I I I zero opposed.
- So four everybody in favor is four zero. Yes.
- So four everybody in favor is<00:19:26.480><c> four</c><00:19:26.799><c> zero.
- Sullivan is taking it is four zero. Yes. Sullivan is taking it out.
Committee:
Senate Education
AL
Transcript Highlights:
- . >> Lock machine, record the vote. 101 ayes, zero nays. SB 159 has passed. Thank you, Mr.
- He said he is going to zero in on these issues.
- >> Cler lock she court vote 105 I zero days >> Cler lock she court vote 105 I zero days SP
- </c> zero nays HB517 has been concurred. zero nays HB517 has been concurred.
- With that, I'll ask to concur. eyes I zero nays HP 192 has been eyes I zero nays HP 192 has been concurred
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Zero problem. The mine wasn't stopped.
- Zero problem. The its waste disposal. Zero problem.
- </c> And to round it out with Z, the Zero And to round it out with Z, the Zero Emission<02:36:03.359>
- Permission to once again reduce wolf population the lowest 48 to zero.
- </c> wolf population the lowest 48 to zero. wolf population the lowest 48 to zero.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee, July 13, 2026
Select Federal Natural Resource Management Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- As of March 1, 2026, Wyoming had an estimated 7,165 wild horses and zero burros.
- We were ready to start a gather to zero out the herds.
- zero out the<01:24:34.480><c> herds.
- </c> management areas because we would zero management areas because we would zero out<01:24:41.440><
- Is that Did I get to zero essentially.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> um the minimum UI tax rate um was zero. um the minimum UI tax rate um was zero.
- </c><00:32:29.120><c> And</c> minimum UI tax rate of zero. And minimum UI tax rate of zero.
- no longer had that zero minimum in 2025. 2025. 2025.
- 15 snowplow strikes to zero would be nice.
- 15 snowplow strikes to zero would be nice.
Committee:
Joint Appropriations
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Finance Division III (03/05/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> information says that someone has zero information says that someone has zero dollars<03:10:03.239
- </c> documentation that that person has zero documentation that that person has zero income<03:10:13.840
- Then, in discussion, I asked her, you know, is it probably zero?
- Then, in discussion, I asked her, you know, is it probably zero?
- Then, in discussion, I asked her, you know, is it probably zero?
Summary:
The House Finance Division 3 work session continued its review of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Medicaid budget and related policy issues, with CFO Nathan White and Medicaid Director Henry Litman presenting updated materials. The discussion focused on a crosswalk between the adjusted FY 2025 Medicaid budget and the governor’s FY 2026 recommendation, plus handouts showing service additions, eligibility changes, dental rates, and other Medicaid changes since 2019. The department also said it would provide a clearer breakdown of the pharmacy cost-sharing item by general, federal, and other funds.
Members asked detailed questions about the Medicaid enhancement tax, the 80% plan, and how funds are allocated between hospital payments, directed payments, and DSH uncompensated care. The department explained that the MET is being used more toward rates and directed payments to better align with federal matching rules, while DSH remains important for uncompensated care. They also noted that a pending Senate Bill 249 would keep the 80% structure and move to Senate Finance. On the trigger law, the department identified the governing provision as Chapter 342:12, Laws of 2018, and explained that if the federal match for Medicaid expansion falls below 90%, the state must notify legislative leaders and participants and the program would sunset after 180 days unless the legislature acts.
The committee also reviewed current Medicaid expansion enrollment and program trends. Officials said enrollment was just under 59,000 as of March 3, with about 87,000 people enrolled over the past year and more than a quarter-million residents having used the program over its lifetime. They said enrollment has fallen from a post-pandemic high of nearly 97,000 and may eventually settle in the low 50,000s. Finally, the department discussed federal DSH funding risk, saying New Hampshire could face a significant reduction if Congress does not extend current protections, which is part of why the state has shifted more funding toward payment rates and directed payments.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-03 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And the clerk announced the vote. 109-0, zero nays, Mr. Speaker. Show the bill passes.
- The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 110 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
- The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 110 yeas, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
- The clerk will lock the machine and announce the vote. 108 ayes, zero nays, Mr. Speaker.
- Yay, zero names, Mr. Speaker. Sure the bill passes. Read the next bill.
Summary:
The House opened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Chester Clem, the Pledge of Allegiance, and quorum confirmation. Members then adopted the special order report for the day and approved a Rules and Ethics Committee report amending House Rule 15.3 to allow fundraising under certain circumstances during extended or special sessions.
The chamber then took up several bills. HB 1405 on a statewide project for missing persons with special needs passed unanimously. CS/CS/CS/SB 290, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services bill, passed 94-10 after debate focused on conservation land surplus procedures and agricultural use of state lands. CS/CS/CS/HB 905, the “Fire Act” on foreign influence, foreign gifts, critical infrastructure, sister city agreements, and related restrictions, passed 80-20 after the House adopted an amendment adding a prohibition on certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens or residents of foreign countries of concern. CS/CS/HB 1197, dealing with information technology procurement and contracting, passed 109-0. HB 1103 on local administration of vessel restrictions passed unanimously.
The House also debated CS/CS/CS/HB 399 on land use and development regulations. Supporters said it would limit development fees, standardize compatibility rules, allow manufactured homes in RV parks, and lower voting thresholds for comprehensive plan changes to address housing affordability; opponents argued it would preempt local control, weaken voter-approved urban boundary protections, and risk conservation lands. An amendment to preserve Orange County’s boundary rules failed, while a technical amendment on manufactured homes passed. The bill then passed 71-38. The House also passed several local bills, including measures for the Pace Fire Rescue District, Avalon Beach/Mulat Fire Protection District, East Point Water and Sewer District, Fellsmere Water Control District, and Headwaters Water Control District, with votes ranging from 83-27 to unanimous approval. The transcript also included farewell remarks from Representative Angie Nixon before the House returned to remaining business.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session-Day 8, February 18, 2026-AM
Wyoming Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So at the end of the day, bad actors are going to keep being bad actors with zero change on fraud.
- </c><01:10:37.520><c> change</c><01:10:38.480><c> on</c> being bad actors with zero change on being bad
- actors with zero change on fraud.<01:10:39.920><c> But</c><01:10:40.080><c> good</c><01:10:40.320><c
- allow us to do in technologies that allow us to do things<01:35:02.400><c> like</c><01:35:02.719><c> zero
- </c> things like zero knowledge proofs. things like zero knowledge proofs.
WY
Wyoming 2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session-Day 2, February 10, 2026-AM
Wyoming House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There is zero fiscal impact and no new reporting requirements.
- ><c> impact</c><01:17:12.159><c> and</c><01:17:12.400><c> no</c><01:17:12.640><c> new</c> there is zero
- This is not a zero-sum game. $30 million, if that's what those people are going to spend, that money
- This is not a<01:39:39.920><c> zero-</c><01:39:40.159><c> sum</c><01:39:40.480><c> game.
- - sum game. $30 million if that's a zero- sum game. $30 million if that's those<01:39:42.960><c> people
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force (12-16-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- we've put great efforts towards that in our work thus far, but we do not have the ability to go to zero
- the ability to far, but we do not have a the ability to go<01:32:10.400><c> to</c><01:32:10.639><c> zero
- :12.080><c> if</c><01:32:12.400><c> we</c><01:32:12.560><c> plan</c><01:32:12.719><c> to</c> go to zero
- With eight yeses and zero no votes, the final recommendations are approved.
- no votes, the >> With eight yeses and zero no votes, the final<01:37:57.199><c> recommendations
Summary:
The committee approved the minutes unanimously and then heard extended testimony from Senator Jimmy Higdon, who reflected on Kentucky’s 2011 childhood obesity task force and said the state’s childhood obesity problem has worsened since then. He described prior recommendations from that task force, including more physical education, nutrition education, classroom-based physical activity, complete streets, bike lanes, sidewalks, and safe routes to school. Higdon also argued that government programs have contributed to obesity and drug abuse, focusing especially on SNAP and Medicaid, and said he has long advocated for a waiver to distribute SNAP benefits twice a month rather than once a month.
Higdon said SNAP fraud and abuse are significant, claiming some recipients sell benefits and some retailers bend the rules on eligible purchases. He also said spreading benefits through the month could help families keep fresh food in the home and stabilize grocery store business, especially in food deserts and rural areas. In response to questions, he said he would not support allowing hot prepared foods under SNAP, though he said a grocery-store produce incentive similar to the farmers market match could be beneficial if structured separately. He also said the WIC program is a model for how SNAP could be better administered.
Members thanked Higdon for his service and discussed whether the issue is food insecurity or poor nutrition. Senator Douglas emphasized adding stronger guardrails to nutrition-related programs, and Representative Proctor asked about the challenges of operating grocery stores in rural areas and food deserts. Higdon said independent grocers face thin margins, competition, and cyclical market pressures, and that SNAP distribution patterns can worsen those challenges. After Higdon’s testimony, the committee heard from Ann Cressilious, a registered dietitian with the Kentucky Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, who began a presentation on the profession and on efforts to improve nutrition and access to nutrition information in Kentucky.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Judiciary (11/12/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- And Chairman Lynn, yes. 17 yays, zero nays. please call the role. please call the role.
- >> Yes. 17<00:25:23.840><c> yays,</c><00:25:24.480><c> zero</c><00:25:24.720><c> nays.
- >> 17<01:09:08.319><c> yays,</c><01:09:09.679><c> zero</c><01:09:10.000><c> nays.
- </c><01:12:23.040><c> Zero</c><01:12:23.360><c> nays.</c> >> 17 yays. Zero nays.
- Zero nays.
Summary:
The committee first recessed for a subcommittee meeting on HB 313, which concerned an open-meetings-related issue. In the subcommittee, members discussed concerns that the bill might be unnecessary because current law already allows a person to request an open meeting in advance; the subcommittee then voted ITL on HB 313 by voice vote and closed its work session. The full Judiciary Committee then reconvened and took up CACR 6, the proposed constitutional amendment on a “right to compute,” with members debating whether the language was too broad and could create unintended consequences. Supporters framed it as a forward-looking protection for computation resources and strong encryption, while opponents said it was too open-ended and better addressed by future legislation. The committee voted ITL on CACR 6 by a 17-0 roll call.
The committee next turned to HB 232, as amended, concerning the rights of conscience for medical professionals. The amendment narrowed the bill to abortion-related objections, removed sterilization and artificial contraception, aligned the abortion definition with existing state law, and reduced damages from treble damages to actual damages. Supporters said the bill would protect conscience rights, give physicians and patients more choice, and could help attract providers to New Hampshire. Opponents argued it was overly broad, unclear in key definitions, and could interfere with employers’ ability to assign staff, especially in rural health settings.
Members also raised concerns about the bill’s scope and enforcement, including the broad definition of “participate,” the lack of clarity around exceptions for providers whose services include abortion as a “major part,” emergency determinations, and the inclusion of nursing homes in the definition of health care institution. Some members argued the bill singled out abortion while other controversial medical procedures were not treated similarly, and others criticized the minimum-damages provision as potentially punitive and designed to deter participation. The discussion continued without a final vote shown in the transcript excerpt.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes the education finance bill, HF2433 5/16/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- , members, with this bill, you all know we had a target of $40 million in the first biennium and a zero
- I'd like to thank the leadership team for a positive target on the REED Act, but a zero target in the
- </c><00:02:40.000><c> bianium</c><00:02:40.480><c> and</c><00:02:40.640><c> a</c><00:02:40.800><c> zero
- </c> million in the first bianium and a zero million in the first bianium and a zero in<00:02:41.360>
- to the leadership for holding to that commitment with the targets of 40 for the REED Act and then zero
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Executive Departments and Administration (04/23/2025)
Executive Departments and Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- And as an aside, I will say that this amendment I have absolutely zero problem with, but I don't want
- problem</c><01:42:54.400><c> with,</c><01:42:54.719><c> but</c><01:42:54.880><c> I</c> absolutely zero
- problem with, but I absolutely zero problem with, but I would<01:42:55.280><c> don't</c><01:42:55.440
- There's a lot of cases where it extends beyond that, and there's zero enforcement on it.
- </c> extends beyond that and there's zero extends beyond that and there's zero enforcement<01:56:52.080
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/20/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We're not zero waste. Um, but we also think we can do better with some of our materials.
- We're<00:31:35.279><c> not</c><00:31:35.520><c> zero</c><00:31:35.840><c> waste.
- Um, but we also We're not zero waste.
- You know, as we work toward zero waste within Minnesota, I happen to be a dairy farmer and crop farmer
- You know, as we work toward zero waste within Minnesota, I happen to be a dairy farmer and crop farmer
Committee:
House Energy Finance and Policy
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- The fact that we no longer have Ohana’s own funds—zero, $50 million is for Kale funds—there is zero,
- under Ohana Zones and even be broader, so that they’re not concerned that now counties are getting zero
- counties they're not concerned that now counties are<01:00:48.799><c> getting</c><01:00:49.079><c> zero
- Despite collections of about $20 million now, the DOE has spent exactly zero dollars of this money.
- The DOE has spent exactly zero dollars of this money.
Committee:
House Housing
Summary:
The House Committee on Housing held a public hearing on several bills. HB 576, relating to restrictions on the transfer of real property under chapter 201H, drew support from HHFDC and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, which said the bill would waive transfer restrictions that conflict with DHHL’s program implementation. HB 421, relating to contractors, drew opposition from the Contractors License Board and DCCA/RICO, who said the measure would weaken owner-builder restrictions meant to prevent circumvention of contractor licensing laws; Hawaii Roter and the Grassroot Institute supported it. Members questioned whether the bill would still bar resale within a year and whether subcontractors would still need licenses. HB 367, relating to building permits, received support from the Hawaii Farm Bureau and Grassroot Institute, with comments from DLNR; testimony urged the bill to be expanded to include zoning permits as well as building permits to avoid confusion, especially on Kauaʻi.
HB 826, relating to housing, received mixed testimony. HHFDC and several local and advocacy groups supported it, while the Sierra Club raised concerns about converting agricultural lands to residential use, possible impacts on food security, property values, taxes, and the need to account for public trust and traditional practices. HB 525 also drew support from HHFDC and three individuals, with no opposition noted. HB 252, relating to managing agents, was supported by the Hawaiʻi Council of Community Associations and opposed by the Community Associations Institute and several individuals, who argued that commercial management experience is not the same as condominium management and preferred language tied to industry certifications and a later effective date.
HB 709, relating to trespassing, was opposed by the Honolulu Police Department, which said officers would have difficulty verifying ownership or tenancy in the field, that the bill could require a separate enforcement team, and that the sheriff’s division is better suited to handle evictions. Hawaiʻi Realtors and the Grassroot Institute supported the measure. Finally, HB 431 HD1, relating to housing, received broad support from the Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities, HHFDC, DHS, the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, OHA, county housing offices, and multiple nonprofit and political groups. Supporters emphasized the bill’s funding for housing and supportive services, with the homelessness office describing the measure as unprecedented and saying it could help the state cut homelessness in half over the next few years.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Housing and Homelessness Prevention - 02/06/25
Housing and Homelessness Prevention
Transcript Highlights:
- > energy</c><00:29:10.720><c> houses</c><00:29:11.720><c> and</c><00:29:11.880><c> we</c> building zero
- net energy houses and we building zero net energy houses and we have<00:29:12.120><c> a</c><00:29:12.279
- to get funding for any project, but especially those projects that affect the lowest income or the zero
- c> um</c><00:37:08.560><c> you</c><00:37:08.720><c> I</c><00:37:08.839><c> guess</c> income or the zero
- income um you I guess income or the zero income um you I guess my<00:37:09.920><c> question</c><00:37
Committee:
Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention