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ND
Transcript Highlights:
- Of these in 2024, over 90% of the cases involve the least of the charges.
- This bill is a product of all of the above, and we feel it accomplishes our goals of easing the backlog
- Do you know of that? The level of T.C. Of marijuana that they currently have. Do you know of that?
- I'm appearing on behalf of the Chiefs of Police Association of North Dakota in opposition to House Bill
- There was an ask to remove potentially about the petitioner's outweighs of assumption of openness of
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee opened with a hearing on HB 1596, which would change low-level marijuana and THC possession and paraphernalia offenses into non-criminal citations or infractions, with fines and court procedures varying by amount and age. The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to reduce burdens on law enforcement, prosecutors, indigent defense, and the courts, while still deterring possession; testimony from the Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents supported the bill but suggested an amendment to keep those under 21 in infraction status rather than non-criminal citation status, to align more closely with alcohol laws. Committee members questioned whether the bill was based on weight rather than potency, how it would affect criminal records, and whether the proposed amendment would treat 20-year-olds with marijuana similarly to 20-year-olds with alcohol.
Opposition came from the Chiefs of Police Association, Ward County Sheriff’s Department, and the Sheriffs’ and Deputies’ Association, which argued the bill would decriminalize a Schedule I substance and move North Dakota toward legalization contrary to voter decisions. They also said existing local plea practices already reduce workload and that the bill would still leave law enforcement with evidence handling and reporting duties. After debate, the committee adopted a do not pass recommendation on HB 1596 by a 5-2 vote.
The committee then took up HB 1416, a gaming-related bill involving charitable gaming and the ability to conduct multiple gaming activities at a site. Members discussed concerns about rural facilities, local flexibility, and whether the bill was necessary given that gaming activities can be paused or covered during another event. Senator Myrdal moved a do not pass recommendation, which passed on a 5-2 vote. The committee then adjourned until the next morning, with two bills still pending for later consideration.
NY
New York 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development - 02/04/2026
Housing, Construction, and Community Development
Transcript Highlights:
- the Secretary of State.
- There is the inclusion of the appointment of an oversight officer as well as the use of contractors to
- conflicts of interest that would be... ...you know, review of conflict of interest that would be, you
- the goal of the bill.
- , and of course lack of enforcement can cost people their lives.
Summary:
The Senate Housing, Construction and Community Development Committee met with quorum present and considered a full agenda of housing, code enforcement, and rent regulation bills, many of which had passed the Senate in prior years. Early measures included a statewide residential rental registry (S.912), penalties and reporting for vacant and abandoned properties (S.925), and extending tenant response time for major capital improvement rent increase applications (S.1461). The committee also advanced several code-enforcement and fire/building-code bills, including measures to expand remedies for Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code violations (S.3406), increase the Secretary of State’s code enforcement powers (S.4165 and S.4534), and authorize investigations into code administration and enforcement (S.4535). Members raised concerns about local fiscal impacts, the scope of state authority, contractor use, and whether the bills adequately define or limit “imminent threat” and related enforcement powers.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on S.4852, which would require the Codes Council to review and act on updates to international model codes within 18 months. Senators debated whether the bill would speed up code adoption or, as some feared, weaken economic reasonableness considerations by striking the word “economically” from the statutory standard. Supporters said the bill was intended to ensure prompt review of widely used model codes and noted other statutory safeguards remain in place; opponents worried about reduced attention to cost and practical impacts, especially amid housing and utility capacity constraints. The committee also discussed S.6368A, requiring complainants to receive copies of compliance orders issued after code complaints, and S.6600B, mandating inspections of certain non-fireproof buildings in New York City.
Additional bills advanced included standards for all-gender bathroom design and construction (S.7131A), compensation for required code-enforcement personnel training (S.7159), and audits of individual apartment improvements in rent-regulated units (S.8046A). Several measures were reported to Finance, while others were reported to the floor. Throughout the meeting, votes were largely along expected lines, with some members voting negative or “without recommendation” on the more expansive code-enforcement bills. No bill was defeated, and all items on the agenda were reported out of committee.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Labor & Commerce Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm here on behalf of the Washington Hospitality Association and the thousands of restaurants, hotels
- We saw the outdated effects of these structural backlogs just last year when discussing the liquor license
- And not surprisingly, I think that presents some challenges because of the amount of material and amount
- the rest of the biennium.
- I move the adoption of the proposed substitute. I move the adoption of the proposed substitute.
Summary:
The Labor and Commerce Committee began by suspending the five-day notice rule for Senate Bill 629, then held testimony on the bill, which would restructure the Liquor and Cannabis Board. Proponents, including the Washington Hospitality Association, the Washington Cannabis Business Association, and the Cannabis Alliance, argued the current board structure is overburdened by alcohol and cannabis responsibilities, slows decision-making, and should be expanded or reorganized to improve accountability and focus. Opponents, including the Washington Association for Substance Misuse and Violence Prevention and a cannabis business owner, warned the bill would create unnecessary administrative costs, weaken executive accountability, and should not advance without more study. The committee did not take final action on SB 629 during the hearing portion, but later moved several bills out of committee.
In executive session, the committee adopted proposed substitutes and advanced SB 6282 on behavioral health training for construction apprentices, SB 5379 on interest arbitration for Parks and Recreation Commission employees, SB 6197 on plumber license discipline, SB 6158 on factory-built housing and utility structures, SB 6302 on limits for independent contractors on public works finishing work, SB 5882 on PTSD workers’ compensation coverage for local correctional facility workers, SB 6180 on firefighter and law enforcement heart-related occupational disease presumptions, SB 6195 on cannabis producer oversupply, SB 6196 on kratom taxation, SB 6204 on home cannabis cultivation, and SB 6287 on kratom product restrictions. Several bills were sent to Ways and Means because of fiscal impacts, while SB 6204 was sent to Rules after adoption of an amendment allowing local governments to restrict home cultivation in residential areas. The committee also noted that SB 6303 on cannabis packaging and vapor devices would not move that day.
LA
Louisiana 2026 Regular Session
House and Governmental Affairs Apr 28th, 2026
House and Governmental Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- In fact, I can think of a recent case out of St.
- list of names to each one of these groups.
- of the opposite party of the presiding officer of each chamber, they all get appointments. of each chamber
- And what kind of, of, so for example, what kind of numbers are we talking about here?
- But it's hard for them to get some of these notices in because of, not because of the amount of times
Keywords:
Compensation Commission, elected officials, salary evaluation, government accountability, Louisiana legislature, compensation, independent commission, salary adjustment, consumer price index, official journal, public notices, government transparency, local government, municipal website, school board notices, parish council, police jury, special districts, levee district, drainage district
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- 30th of the following year to, after the amendment, a period of two years from the date of registration
- July 1st of one year till June 30th of the following year to, after the amendment, a period of two years
- That's part of the cost of the...
- And I'm tired of it. I'm tired of excuses for it. I'm getting dozens of calls a day.
- of responsibility and zero sources of funding.
Keywords:
surveillance, price discrimination, consumer protection, automated decision systems, data privacy, broadband, cable service, price increase, notification, digital assets, abandonment, custodian, escheatment, blockchain, cryptocurrency, unclaimed property, state treasurer, telecommunications, spoofing, call authentication
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Agriculture and Wildlife Apr 6th, 2026 at 10:00 am
Agriculture and Wildlife
Transcript Highlights:
- will be part of your nutrient management plan, farm location, and those kind of things.
- of it.
- of mushrooms, then and there's a A shortage of that in the Panhandle.
- Of course, how much water does red cedars use per day? I would be going off of memory.
- Of the provisions of Senate House Bill 3404. Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- of it, and then they can also export part of it.
- the state of Oklahoma.
- of mushrooms, and there's a shortage of that in the panhandle, one of the other things...
- , every day in the state of Oklahoma, they are drawing millions and millions of gallons of water out
- of our soil.
Keywords:
agriculture, burn bans, fire danger, drought conditions, emergency declaration, poultry waste, nutrient management, environmental regulations, water quality, pollution prevention, best management practices, HB3977, State Veterinarian, Oklahoma veterinary license, food animal veterinary practice, livestock, animal health, State Board of Agriculture, veterinary qualifications, appointed office
Summary:
The Agriculture Committee heard and advanced a series of bills focused on burn bans, poultry waste regulation, veterinary qualifications, wildlife, and land management. House Bill 3406, presented by Senator Hines, would make burn bans easier to declare when conditions warrant, require earlier review so bans do not linger unnecessarily, remove certain local fire departments from the decision process, and preserve a prescribed-burn exemption for farmers. After questions about the shortened ban period and the removal of local fire departments, the bill passed 12-0.
House Bill 2975, presented by Senator Woods, was amended to restore contact information for poultry litter haulers and to streamline nutrient management plan amendments for poultry waste that is moved off-site and land-applied. Department of Agriculture testimony said the change would reduce duplication for producers who both export and land-apply litter while maintaining tracking of waste management. The bill passed 11-2. House Bill 3977, also by Senator Woods, would add food-animal and veterinary practice experience to the qualifications for the state veterinarian; members discussed whether wildlife experience should also be considered, but the bill passed unanimously 13-0.
The committee also passed House Bill 3263, designating the morel mushroom as the state mushroom in honor of David Beyer, and House Bill 2988, which expands harmful woody species to include redberry juniper, ash juniper, and honey mesquite and broadens the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act statewide. Members emphasized the impact of red cedars on water use and wildfire risk. House Bill 3404, a follow-up measure on prescribed burns, passed 12-0, and House Bill 1770, directing OSU and its veterinary college to conduct elk population studies in northwest Oklahoma, passed 10-2 after questions about cost and the role of Wildlife Department studies. The chair then adjourned the meeting.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Public Safety REVISION 2: SB2062 - Link added Apr 1st, 2026 at 09:00 am
Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- requires a tracking number issued when they mail driver's licenses and req and allows for an option of
- Chairman, and members of the committee. I also really appreciate your patience.
- It's a busy day at the capital for all of us, but that's a good thing, right?
- It's already in the lot, but we are going to make it kind of solidify that within the statute.
- Chairman, and members of the committee. We'll stand at ease until Representative Harris gets here.
Keywords:
SB1213, earned credits, inmate credits, good time, sentence reduction, Department of Corrections, DOC, prison reform, corrections policy, inmate classification, class levels, rehabilitation credits, achievement credits, vocational training, educational credits, prison programs, public safety, violent offenders, violent crime exclusions, sex offense exclusions
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- of our... ...of illegality or any kind of unethical conduct on the part of our public officials.
- A number of states have a two-party acknowledgement whereby the legal father of the child, husband of
- of.
- , alteration, renovation, repair, or maintenance of upstream, midstream, or downstream oil, gas, chemical
- We support this resolution of this bill as well, because the right of a parent to control the care of
Bills:
HCR6, HCR19, HB81, HB134, HB154, HB163, HB170, HB194, HB254, HB318, HB410, HB473, HB485, HB718, HB970
Keywords:
HCR 6, House Concurrent Resolution 6, successions, intestate succession, testate succession, disinheritance, disinherison, forced heirship, forced heir, legitime, estranged heir, estranged child, inheritance, estate planning, wills, testaments, Civil Code Article 1617, Civil Code Article 1618, Civil Code Article 1619, Civil Code Article 1620
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Environment Committee Meeting - 2026-03-26
Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- out of the share of that this would come out of the share of the<00:05:32.240><c> DNR's</c><00:05:32.720
- of all of the prep It's just because of all of the prep work<00:08:52.920><c> that</c><00:08:53.040><
- I am an Anishinaabe mother, organizer, and co-facilitator of the Rise and Repair Alliance space.
- In addition to having trouble finding insurance, we're also paying for the cost of replacing and repairing
- of replacing and repairing for the cost of replacing and repairing damaged<00:59:55.840><c> equipment
Keywords:
natural resources, environment, sustainability, conservation, outdoor recreation, wild rice, watercraft regulation, environmental protection, aquatic ecosystems, HF1426, product stewardship, extended producer responsibility, EPR, electronics recycling, e-waste, battery recycling, circuit boards, printed circuit boards, electrical products, covered products
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/26
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> of Minnesota. of Minnesota.
- </c> So that's the cost of a kilowatt hour of So that's the cost of a kilowatt hour of electricity.<00
- ><c> of</c> the tune of hundreds of millions of the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars dollars dollars
- </c><01:14:01.480><c> um,</c> kind of a holistic view of um, kind of a holistic view of um, of<01:14:
- </c> estimated costs of of those reactors. estimated costs of of those reactors.
Keywords:
HF4308, Monticello nuclear plant, Prairie Island, renewable development account, RDA, nuclear waste, spent fuel, dry cask storage, utility tax, commercial-industrial property tax, state general levy, property tax exemption, residential heating fuels, natural gas tax exemption, electricity sales tax exemption, year-round sales tax exemption, distributed solar energy standard, solar mandate, community solar, grid modernization
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- It supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, fuels local businesses, and brings billions of dollars in
- I believe some of the members of the committee may have already heard some of these stats.
- Chairman and members of the committee. Heather Wilkie on behalf of the town of Queen Creek.
- The bill requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature
- The bill requires an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of each house of the legislature
Bills:
HB2091, HB2140, HB2320, HB2384, HB2398, HB2502, HB2780, HB2918, HB2939, HB2950, HB2999, HB4020, HB4026, HB4029
Keywords:
insurance, financial surveillance, regulations, assessments, Arizona Revised Statutes, investment, state treasurer, gold bullion, treasury management, financial regulations, school districts, bonds, financial advisors, elections, municipal advisors, cost of borrowing, lease agreements, school property, tax exemptions, impact aid revenue bonds
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- So as a matter of fact, the assessor's part of that is purely ministerial.
- All of us... ...of the need for this. It's a winner-take-all thing.
- off of the, of the, Certain amount of roof pitch to ensure that the snow flows off of the roof, right
- I don't think any of you do. Walls of any design, anything?
- An HOA board can dictate the color of your home, the height of your fence, the species of your trees,
Keywords:
workers' compensation, industrial commission, safety regulations, employee protection, penalties, compliance, municipal planning, homeowners associations, design regulations, property rights, building permits, single-family homes, liquor, alcohol, spirituous liquor, liquor license, liquor licensing, Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, restaurant to-go cocktails, mixed cocktails
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- of COVID?
- That's always kind of a good indicator of a ballpark figure.
- I will make reference to one of the, because of the amendment, one of the other things that would happen
- text by two-thirds of the vote of the total membership of the taxing authority without further voter
- They never dreamed of the responsibility that they have to deal with hundreds of thousands of dollars
Keywords:
HB 287, Louisiana Tax Commission, ad valorem, property tax, property assessment, assessment fees, fee extension, sunset extension, public service property, utility property, insurance company property, financial institution property, tax administration, R.S. 47:1838, Act 296, reappraisal, ad valorem tax, valuation, Louisiana tax law, homestead exemption
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources Mar 4th, 2026
Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
Transcript Highlights:
- I have one of the very iconic pictures of the river.
- It has the support of the entire town of Groton.
- It has the support of the entire town of Groton.
- It also has the support of DCR, support of the entire town of Groton.
- Town of Grafton, which is one of my communities.
Keywords:
Marion Stoddart, riverwalk, J. Harry Rich State Forest, Groton, Nashua River, Nashua River Watershed Association, Massachusetts Clean Waters Act, Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, trail designation, state forest, conservation, environmental recognition, commemorative naming, signage, public lands, toxic pesticides, Eastham, environmental regulation, local control
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Feb 24th, 2026 at 01:30 pm
State Government & Tribal Relations
Transcript Highlights:
- One of the complicated parts of the bill has to do with the use of the electronic ballot portal, a matter
- Still a couple of questions about some of the mechanics of the meetings and other things that would occur
- its Department of Health, Department of Licensing... ...in terms of Department of Health, Department
- The students of the University of Washington Tacoma.
- I support several of the other aspects of the bill.
Keywords:
state nickname, evergreen state, identity, cultural heritage, tourism, state cactus, symbolic designation, ecological significance, state symbols, SB 6044, Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas, Washington state holidays, RCW 1.16.050, state holiday recognition, religious observance, Hindu holiday, Sikh holiday, cultural recognition, paid holiday
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism REVISED Feb 17th, 2026
Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
Transcript Highlights:
- We know that the majority, about 40%, of our visitation comes from inside of our own state.
- Of course, our campaigns come with a variety of different supporting mediums.
- And so the Supreme Court said we're sort of done with this sort of language.
- And so the Supreme Court said we're sort of done with this sort of language.
- Of course, when you get asked, all of a sudden, you forget where you just saw that.
Keywords:
Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Arts Council, J.M. Davis Memorial Commission, historical preservation, arts funding, museum, gun collection, state agency contracts, 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation, public funds, sectarian, religious funding restriction, appropriations, fiscal oversight, cultural institutions, historical artifacts, SB1425, health care, healthcare workforce
Summary:
The Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism Committee heard a presentation from Tourism Director Amy Blackburn on the Oklahoma Tourism spring 2026 marketing campaign. She described the agency’s new advertising contractor, spending plans split between in-state and out-of-state markets, and campaign themes centered on Route 66, state parks, fishing, Western heritage, and spring travel. She said the campaign’s goal is to increase visitation, bookings, park revenue, and traffic to TravelOK.com, and noted the use of data tools to track marketing performance.
The committee then considered several Senate bills. SB 1307, by Sen. Daniels, would remove language that could bar religious organizations from receiving neutral public benefits or grants; it passed 7-1 after questions about church-state concerns. SB 1425, also by Sen. Daniels, repealed an obsolete healthcare workforce assistance board/program and passed 9-0. SB 1826, by Sen. Reinhart, removed the sunset on the Oklahoma Local Development and Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act; members discussed reporting and oversight, and it passed 7-1.
SB 1365, by Sen. Fricks, was amended to add an emergency clause and to raise from $25,000 to $75,000 the threshold for Tourism Department retail purchases exempt from the Central Purchasing Act, with testimony that it would help stock gift shops and support local vendors; it passed 8-0. SB 1696, by Sen. Coleman, created a Commerce Department grant program to help cities and counties recruit new residents through local incentives advertised on MakeMyMove.com; members raised concerns about sunsets, audits, and overlap with other incentives, and the bill passed 5-3.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
01/28/2026 - House Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation & Infrastructure
Transcript Highlights:
- This gives you just a little bit of the breadth of the footprint of who New Core is.
- This gives you just a little bit of the breadth of the footprint of who New Core is, scattered all across
- At the end of life of all of those things, everything that we produce is 100 percent recyclable again
- And I think of each of you as...
- I like the idea of the year. I like the idea of the year. I don't like the idea of 15.
Bills:
HB2003, HB2057, HB2109, HB2111, HB2112, HB2114, HB2256, HB2259, HB2317, HB2323, HB2398, HB2443, HB2446, HB2574
Keywords:
driver education, instruction permit, underage drivers, motorcycle licenses, traffic regulations, special plates, centennial, Arizona Department of Transportation, vehicle registration, commercial discounts, Arizona Centennial, distracted driving, portable wireless communication devices, motorcycles, traffic safety, civil penalties, driver license, examinations, motorcycle awareness, public safety
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Jan 19th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- of Dr.
- The life of Dr.
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- of Dr.
- Eighth order of business: With the consent of the House, the Rules Committee is relieved of the following
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- On behalf of and in support of Senate Bill 1855. My name is Jacob Holt.
- About 2/3 of our residents live outside of incorporated city limits.
- Diverting water from a reservoir is needed for the purposes of repairing, maintaining, or rehabilitating
- millions of dollars statewide for funding of these structures.
- And it's kind of, kind of one of those things that we can finally get a little compensation of the water
Keywords:
SB 612, Texas Water Code, Section 49.2127, conservation and reclamation district, water district, reclamation district, developer fees, pipeline construction, water pipeline, sewer pipeline, associated infrastructure, subdivision infrastructure, cost recovery, fee cap, actual reasonable documented costs, engineering fees, legal fees, inspection fees, infrastructure relocation, utility connections