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FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 8, 2025 - 03:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Hampton members prior to beginning our panel discussion.
- These meetings and discussions have led me to identify 5 key issues that I wanted to discuss today that
- And 24 25 for purposes of our panel discussion.
- We want to discuss next week what 25 26 is going to be looking like.
- Thank you, Madam Chair. >> We're always in discussions on the rule.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
House Standing Committee on State Government (2-20-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion?
- <00:05:00.759><c> the</c><00:05:00.880><c> committee</c> discuss the committee discuss the committee
- Is there any further discussion? If not, call the roll. Representative Decker, yes.
- Is there any discussion? Representative Layman, thank you, Madam Chair.
- </c><00:13:49.959><c> but</c> you you and I have already discussed but you you and I have already discussed
Keywords:
Consideration of HB 73 02:23
Consideration of HB 441 07:24
Consideration of HB 462 18:44, 958, all
Summary:
The House State Government Committee met with a quorum and considered three bills. House Bill 73, as amended by committee substitute, added We Lead CS to the list of agencies participating in the Teachers’ Retirement System administrative provisions. The sponsor explained the bill corrects an oversight involving a computer science education service provider established in 2022. A question about fiscal impact was answered with no expected fiscal note or actuarial impact. The committee adopted the substitute and passed HB 73 19-0 with favorable expression.
House Bill 441 addressed teacher shortages by expanding the number of retired teachers and critical-shortage-area teachers school districts may hire. The sponsor said districts could hire retired teachers up to 10% of staff and critical shortage area teachers up to 10%, replacing lower current limits and a temporary COVID-era provision that had expired. Members asked about work limits, salary rules, and how often shortage areas are identified; the sponsor said retired teachers remain subject to existing earnings limits, critical shortage teachers are paid at least a rank-two, 10-year salary, and shortage areas are identified annually by the Commissioner of Education. Supportive comments noted the bill was a stopgap and that long-term solutions should include recruitment, retention, and pay. The committee passed HB 441 19-0 with favorable expression.
House Bill 462 would allow county clerks to correct marriage applications or licenses by affidavit, without requiring a lawsuit in circuit court, when there are obvious errors or omissions. The Kenton County clerk and another clerk testified that the change would help people who need corrected records for Social Security, Real ID, inheritance, and other legal purposes, while still preserving data needed by Vital Statistics. Members described the bill as a practical efficiency measure. The committee passed HB 462 19-0 with favorable expression, and the meeting then adjourned.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Feb 11th, 2025
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Please take up tab one: presentation and discussion by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare on child
- Is there any discussion? Dr. Magruder, thank you. Thank you so much. Spouse of a social worker.
- Is there any discussion? Dr. McGregor, thank you. As the Thank you so much.
- Is there any discussion? Dr. Magruder, thank you. Thank you so much. Spouse of a social worker.
- Any other discussion from the members? Ms. Bass, Senator Harrell beat me to it.
Committee:
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Summary:
The committee heard three presentations focused on child welfare workforce development and the needs of children in Florida’s dependency system. First, the Florida Institute for Child Welfare described its Grow Center and related initiatives, including academic curriculum enhancements, simulations, virtual reality training, coaching, on-demand learning, advanced certifications, and the planned Tallahassee learning lab opening in January 2026. Members asked about conflict resolution, domestic violence, addiction, and microcredentials; the presenter said the institute is expanding training in those areas and is working with DCF to align advanced certifications with the department’s career ladder.
The Department of Children and Families then presented on the Continue the Mission initiative, which recruits veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers into CPI, API, and case management roles. DCF said it has held more than 240 hiring events and hired 372 such workers since launch, while also improving recruitment and retention through higher starting pay, streamlined hiring, rebranding, wellness supports, and enhanced pre-service training. Senators asked about PTSD concerns, staffing levels, caseloads, hotline vacancies, and salaries; DCF said it had not seen direct PTSD issues from the hiring effort and provided figures including a $50,000 starting salary for CPIs, $37,000 for APIs, and average caseloads of 12 to 15 investigations for CPIs and about 10 for APIs.
Finally, DCF discussed the increased acuity of children in the dependency system, explaining that fewer children are entering care overall but those who do often have more complex behavioral, mental health, developmental, or medical needs. The department highlighted a new Behavioral Qualified Residential Treatment Program (BQRTP) designed for youth who need more intensive support than traditional foster or group home settings but do not require inpatient psychiatric treatment; one facility is licensed with 12 of 14 beds filled, and DCF said it is seeking funding for placement for 230 youth total. Members pressed for details on licensure timelines, standards, funding, and the handling of crossover youth and lockouts, and DCF said it uses braided funding and works with DJJ, APD, and lead agencies through local and state review teams. A representative of the Florida Coalition for Children also testified, saying the issue is complex and multi-year, and that the coalition is working on possible legislative and programmatic solutions. The committee took no formal votes and adjourned after the presentations and discussion.
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Mar 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor indicate... Any discussion?
- Any discussion on the motion? Mr. Chairman, Senator Ricks: Yes.
- Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Any opposed?
- Discussion on the motion? Mr. Chairman, just briefly speak to the motion.
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee opened with brief remarks thanking page Hazel for her service, followed by Hazel describing her experience and future plans to study criminal justice and eventually attend law school. The committee then approved the minutes from March 9, March 13, and March 18, 2026, and voted to send RS 33803 to print.
Senator Phil Hart presented RS 33816, a rules resolution from the Senate Resources and Environment Committee covering administrative rules for several agencies, including Fish and Game, Lands, Occupational and Professional Licenses, Parks and Recreation, Water Resources, and Environmental Quality. He noted that most rules were approved, with exceptions involving parks and recreation administration, groundwater quality, and a drinking water rule to be approved at sine die. The committee voted to send RS 33816 to print.
The committee then heard House Bill 856, sponsored by Senator Tammy Nichols and Representative Heather Scott, which would close a loophole in Idaho law allowing the sale or trade of dry human remains and would increase the penalty from a misdemeanor to a felony. Supporters, including the Idaho Association of Counties and Terry Durden of the Idaho Sheriffs Association, said the bill was developed with input from law enforcement, coroners, universities, and medical institutions and included exemptions for legitimate educational, medical, and investigative uses. After testimony and discussion, the committee voted to send HB 856 to the floor with a due pass recommendation and adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right.
- Any discussion? Hearing none, I'll in favor indicate... ...by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Any other discussion? Hearing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Aye. Any opposed?
- Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor indicate by saying aye. Any opposed?
- Discussion on the motion? Senator Ricks: Mr. Chairman, just briefly speak to the motion.
Committee:
Judiciary and Rules
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Move the bill.
- Discussion. Moved by Senator Hartford, seconded by Senator Hamilton, seconded by Senator Helman.
- Discussion. Moved by Senator Hartman, seconded by Senator McDowell.
- Any discussion? Move the bill. Moved by Senator Gadab. Good job. I’ll take it.
- Any discussion? Moved by Senator Helene. Seconded by Senator Adopt.
Committee:
Insurance
Summary:
The committee met on Monday, May 18, 2026, for its final meeting of the year and considered a series of insurance-related bills. The chair thanked staff and the public for their work and input. Members present were noted at the start of the meeting. The agenda included measures on Medicaid and health care organizations purchasing experience and health insurance, utilization review determinations, disability benefits, discrimination based on mental health or substance use disorder, service contracts and accidental damage coverage, property rehabilitation protection, reproductive health care access funding, life insurance compliance and indexing provisions, and pet insurance.
Several bills were reported from committee after brief discussion and voice votes, including the bills on Medicaid/health care organization coverage, disability benefits, mental health and substance use discrimination, service contracts, life insurance compliance, and pet insurance. The utilization review bill was approved but referred to finance, the property rehabilitation protection bill was referred to consumer protection, and the reproductive health care access fund bill was also referred to finance. Some members were recorded as voting without recommendation or in the negative on certain measures, including Senators Helming, O'Mara, and Askey on the reproductive health care funding bill.
The meeting concluded with thanks to committee members and staff, and the chair announced that this completed the session’s agenda.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
04/13/2026 - House Republican Caucus Calendar #18
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion? Seeing none, we'll go to 2013. HB 2013, please.
- Any further discussion? Seeing none, we'll go to HB 2133, please.
- Any further questions or discussion? Seeing none, HB 2226, please.
- Any further discussion? Seeing none, we'll go to HB 2693.
- Any further questions or discussion? Seeing none, that is caucus.
Summary:
The Republican caucus reviewed several House bills with Senate amendments and discussed whether sponsors would concur or refuse. HB 2003 would lower the minimum age for an instruction permit from 15 and a half to 15 and extend permit validity periods, but the sponsor refused concurrence because the bill did not grandfather in applicants in the transition period, so the measure will go to conference committee. HB 2013, dealing with ADEQ exceptional event demonstrations for large wildfires on federally managed land, had Senate changes narrowing the wildfire threshold and impact criteria; the sponsor was reported to concur. HB 2133, which would require consent verification for online sexual material, drew a refusal from the sponsor due to a circular definition and an unintended entity being included, also prompting further fixes. HB 2226, concerning court inquiry into veteran status and referrals to veterans’ services, and HB 2693, revising bona fide association qualifications and adding a health insurance feasibility study, were both reported as having sponsor concurrence. HB 2032, which changes the statewide assessment testing window and reporting dates, also had sponsor concurrence after the Senate extended the testing window and adjusted the start date restriction.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Higher Education and Workforce Development Feb 24th, 2026
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Any discussion? Seeing none, I do have an amendment ending in .02H to offer.
- Any discussion? No discussion. Very good. All those in favor...
- Any discussion? Seeing none, I do have a substitute ending in .02C.
- Is there any discussion? Seeing none. It was sent to you.
- Any discussion? Seeing none, Madam... Any discussion?
Committee:
Higher Education and Workforce Development
Summary:
The House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development met in executive session and considered two bills. House Bill 1659 was advanced after the committee adopted a House Committee amendment ending in .02H, rolled it into a House Committee substitute, and then voted the substitute do pass by a roll call vote of 9 ayes and 0 noes.
The committee then took up House Bill 2740, which would create a task force. The substitute described a task force made up of members from the House and Senate, higher education, the Department of Health, public and private health care, research, Missouri University, nonprofits, and a patient advocacy group. The task force would meet quarterly starting in January 2027, issue annual reports on research, outcomes, funding, and legislative recommendations, and expire in December 2030.
An additional amendment ending in .03H clarified the partisan balance of the elected members, specifying that the two Senate members could not be from the same party and the two House members could not be from the same party. That amendment was adopted, rolled into a substitute, and the House Committee substitute for HB 2740 was then voted do pass by 9 ayes, 0 noes, and 1 present. The committee then adjourned.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Government Modernization and Technology Feb 9th, 2026
Government Modernization and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion on the bill?
- Seeing no further questions, will there be any discussion or debate?
- Seeing no further questions, will there be any discussion or debate?
- Will there be discussion or debate? Seeing no debate. Staff, please.
- Second, will there be discussion or debate?
Committee:
Government Modernization and Technology
Keywords:
broadband, Oklahoma Broadband Office, broadband access, statewide broadband plan, internet connectivity, funding, grant programs, expansion council, termination plan, Oklahoma, Gas Hub, artificial intelligence, national laboratory, public-private partnerships, aerospace, high-performance computing, economic development, state agencies, high-risk AI decisions, deepfakes
Summary:
The Government Modernization and Technology Committee met with a quorum and announced that House Bill 3523 was laid over and not heard. The committee first considered House Bill 2293, which extends the sunset date of the Oklahoma Broadband Office to December 31, 2030 so it can continue administering the final and largest round of federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment grant funds. The bill was adopted and passed 6-1.
The committee then heard House Bill 3176, described as creating an ecosystem of research and innovation around Oklahoma’s largest industries, especially in response to recent oil and gas company departures from the state. After brief presentation and no questions, the bill passed 5-2.
Next, the committee took up House Bill 3545, which sets standards for state agency use of artificial intelligence, including human oversight for high-risk decisions, transparency for AI-generated content, and annual reporting on AI use. The committee adopted a PCS and passed the bill 7-0. Finally, House Bill 3546 was considered to prohibit AI systems and other non-human inanimate objects from being granted legal personhood in Oklahoma; it also passed 7-0. The meeting then adjourned.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Workforce Development Apr 10th, 2025 at 10:00 am
Workforce Development
Transcript Highlights:
- The previous version, we had major discussion about what was Section 4 about the Department of Human
- Is there any further discussion? Version 02005 with a second. Is there any further discussion?
- Any other discussion? All right, if the clerk would open the key, please, and take the roll.
- Again, any discussion? Workforce? No. Any other discussion? Any other discussion?
- Okay, no other discussion. If the clerk would please open a key and take the roll.
Bills:
HB1119
Committee:
Workforce Development
Keywords:
child care, childcare, day care, daycare, early childhood education, child care licensing, provider licensing, child care regulations, administrative rules, Department of Health and Human Services, HHS, licensing advisory committee, child care providers, group child care, preschool programs, child to provider ratios, square footage requirements, staff training, certification requirements, child care funding
Summary:
The Workforce Development Committee reconvened to consider House Bill 1119 with amendment version 02005. Senator Hogan explained that the amendment removed a section requiring the Department of Human Services to respond to legislative management, in order to make the bill feel more like a program evaluation than an audit and to avoid placing an unreasonable burden on the executive branch. The amendment also clarified that the Child Care Advisory Committee would provide an update and that the committee would dissolve after the rewrite of licensing standards, making it a time-limited body.
Committee members discussed the bill as a novel approach to forming a group to study an issue and then disbanding after reporting back. Senator Larson noted the concept was similar to broader performance-review ideas, and Senator Hogan said the Legislative Council program evaluation effort was parallel to, but separate from, other performance-review proposals. The committee then voted 4-0-1 to adopt the amendment.
Afterward, the committee moved to give House Bill 1119, as amended, a do pass recommendation. That motion also passed on a roll call vote, and the committee adjourned.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Cabo Verdean Cultural Center Jun 21st, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- The next part of our agenda is discussing a bit about the legislative update.
- that we're going to be. opened up the discussion and spoke about some of the more recent events that
- The next part of our agenda is discussing a bit about the legislative update.
- So as The next part of our agenda is discussing a bit about the legislative update.
- Can you actually describe which ones we discussed at our last meeting?
Summary:
The Cape Verdean Cultural Commission met to approve the May 11 meeting minutes and receive a legislative update. The commission reported that Senator Miranda’s FY27 budget amendment secured $125,000 for the commission, pending final conference committee and gubernatorial approval, with funds expected to become available in the fall if retained. A separate part of the amendment that would have allowed commissioners to be appointed at any point in the commission’s history was not adopted, leaving one vacancy unresolved for now.
The commission then finalized its subcommittee structure. Members discussed the originally proposed communications and outreach, survey and data collection, and fundraising/resource development groups, but after discussion and a motion, the body voted to establish four subcommittees: Communications and Outreach, Survey and Data Collection, Organizational Development, and History and Culture. Members also raised ethics concerns about legislators serving on the fundraising-related group, and the title was broadened to organizational development. The chair asked members to sign up within about two weeks so subcommittees could meet before the next full commission meeting.
The meeting also focused on an upcoming visit by President José Neves of Cabo Verde. Commissioners were invited to attend a smaller 10:30 a.m. meeting with the president and delegation, followed by a larger community gathering from 11 a.m. to noon, with capacity limited and RSVPs encouraged. Members emphasized using the visit to reinforce support for the cultural center project and to highlight the importance of Massachusetts’ Cape Verdean diaspora. In public comment, members discussed gathering event listings for Cape Verdean summer celebrations, including Independence Day events, and suggested future meetings could include presentations from other cultural institutions about how they developed their projects. The commission adjourned after a motion and vote.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Floor Session Mar 12th, 2026
California Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Seeing no further discussion or debate, Secretary, please. Thank you, Senator.
- Seeing no further discussion or debate, Senator Grove, you may close.
- And seeing no mics up for discussion or debate, And seeing no mics up for discussion or debate, members
- Seeing no further discussion or debate, Senator, you may close.
- We'll be having an overview and discussing the grant administration program.
Summary:
The Senate convened with a quorum, offered prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and recognized several guests, including representatives of the National Council of Negro Women, students from Santa Clarita Christian School, and the Coachella Valley High School girls soccer team. The chamber then moved to confirmations and resolutions. Andy Nakahata was confirmed as executive director of the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank by a 32-0 vote, Richard Stein was confirmed to the California Arts Council by a 33-0 vote, and Nick Hardiman was confirmed to the California Housing Finance Agency Board of Directors by a 33-0 vote.
The Senate adopted SCR 127, recognizing December as Multi-Faith Heritage Month, by unanimous roll call. Members also adopted SCR 110, designating March 16–22, 2026 as Women’s Military History Week, after remarks highlighting women veterans and military leaders, and SCR 137, proclaiming March 15 as Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Day, with several senators speaking in support of Ginsburg’s legacy and the importance of women’s equality. SR 85, recognizing March 8–14, 2026 as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, was also adopted unanimously.
The Senate then approved the special consent calendar, including Assembly Concurrent Resolutions 127, 128, 132, and 134, by a 33-0 vote. Committee announcements followed, with several budget subcommittees and the Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry announcing upcoming meetings. The session concluded with an adjournment in memory of Dr. William Ma, offered by Senator Wiener, and the Senate announced it would reconvene on Monday, March 16, 2026.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any other discussion? Representative Birch. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
- Any further discussion or comments? Okay, seeing none. Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman.
- Any further discussion? Seeing none, all in favor, say aye. Any opposed?
- Representative Birch then began discussion.
- Is there any further discussion? Seeing none... Is there any further discussion? Seeing none?
Committee:
Business
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Labor & Workplace Standards Jan 30th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Labor & Workplace Standards
Transcript Highlights:
- So is there any more discussion?
- So is there any more discussion?
- Any more discussion? Seeing none, staff will call the roll. Berry. Aye.
- Any more discussion on the amendment?
- Seeing no more discussion, we can do an expedited roll call vote.
Committee:
Labor & Workplace Standards
Keywords:
labor protections, domestic workers, wage standards, employment rights, worker safety, mental health, PTSD, treatment program, research, pilot program, veteran support, trauma, healthcare funding, labor, communication, Department of Labor and Industries, workplace standards, modernization, collective bargaining, labor relations
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought Jun 11th, 2025
Joint Legislative Committee on Water Supply During Drought
Transcript Highlights:
- Yeah, and Senator Solomon and I did discuss that a little bit.
- Yeah, and Senator Solomon and I did discuss that a little bit. So go ahead, Senator So.
- Yeah, Senator Solomon and I did discuss that a little bit. So go ahead, Senator Solomon.
- So I'm open to further discussion about any senator.
- And then we also really need and um... ...open to those discussions.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Water Supply During Drought opened its 2025 meeting by electing new leadership. After brief discussion of the committee’s membership and the usual practice of alternating leadership between chambers and parties, members unanimously elected Senator Ron Mazzal as chair and Representative Christine Reeves as vice chair. The outgoing chair, Representative Ybarra, continued presiding for the remainder of the meeting at Senator Mazzal’s request.
The committee then heard a presentation from Sage Park of the Rosa Irrigation District on the severe 2025 water year. Park said Rosa is facing very low reservoir levels, declining water supply forecasts, and an earlier-than-planned end to the irrigation season. She described the district’s conservation and drought response measures, including canal shutdowns, pump-backs, leased water, on-farm fallowing and water pooling, emergency well permits, and long-term investments in piping, sealant, drip irrigation, and storage. Park also urged continued emergency drought funding, more efficient state lease funding processes, and support for water releases that benefit fish during drought conditions.
Urban Eberhard then presented on the Kittitas Reclamation District and the Yakima Basin Integrated Plan. He described widespread on-farm conservation, reduced acre allocations, early shutoffs expected in late summer, and ongoing infrastructure work such as piping, lining, telemetry, and the Springwood reservoir project. He emphasized that these projects are intended to improve water delivery, support fish flows, and provide future storage, including possible hydroelectric generation as part of feasibility work. In response to a question, he said the districts are monitoring aquifer impacts from canal lining and are working on managed aquifer recharge to direct conserved water to beneficial groundwater areas. No additional votes or formal actions were taken after the leadership elections.
ND
North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Appropriations - Government Operations Division Apr 16th, 2025 at 09:30 am
Appropriations - Government Operations Division
Transcript Highlights:
- We are going to take up first discussion on DOT.
- We're going to take up first discussion on DOT and give everybody an update on kind of our discussions
- And comments by Representatives Fisher, Pyle, and Meyer, you know, we’ve been having discussions.
- Well, I think, you know, the discussion on the gas tax, that would take a bigger discussion than just
- Well, I think, you know, the discussion on the gas tax, that would take a bigger discussion than just
Summary:
The House Appropriations Government Operations section met with a full committee present and took up discussion of the Department of Transportation budget and a House funding package. Members described a proposal to simplify DOT funding by eliminating the Prairie Dog bucket, consolidating money into three main buckets/funds, and using DOT expertise to select projects while giving counties, cities, and townships more certainty. They said the plan would also restore 100% of the motor vehicle excise tax to the general fund and use other existing funds, including SIF and the legacy earnings fund, to support DOT and local road distributions.
A major part of the discussion focused on how to cover Highway 85 and other road needs. Members and DOT Director Ron Hankey said federal highway formula funding for the next biennium should continue as long as the federal highway bill remains unchanged, but that the six-mile Highway 85 segment is unlikely to receive a federal grant because of benefit-cost issues. The committee discussed bonding for the $155 million set aside for Highway 85, with members noting Garvey bonds as one option but wanting flexibility to use the best available rate. They also discussed a possible five-cent gas tax to support the highway distribution fund; several members raised concerns about the policy and political difficulty, while others argued it was needed because oil revenues are down and the state needs a sustainable funding source.
Members repeatedly asked for a clearer visual or flow chart showing how the money would move through the new structure, and the chair and sponsors said staff would prepare a pictorial and amendment language. There was general support for the concept, but some members wanted caucus education before floor action. No formal vote was taken during this discussion, and the chair indicated the committee would move quickly, with amendments to follow and the bill expected to continue in conference committee.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
JLCAR Administrative Rules (03/21/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- Any further discussion on the minutes? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. Those opposed, nay.
- Any further discussion on the consent calendar? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye.
- Any further discussion on 25-1 as amended? You actually do have a question, Senator M.
- The last thing we have to discuss is an emergency rule by liquor.
- </c> that the last thing we have to discuss that the last thing we have to discuss is<00:11:01.440><c
Summary:
The committee opened with routine business, approving the minutes and adopting the consent calendar. It then took up an interim rule from the Department of Safety concerning a definition of “medical provider” in a rule affecting veterans. Staff explained that the original language unintentionally excluded VA-affiliated physicians who are licensed in another state, which had caused some veterans to be denied benefits tied to medical notes. The department proposed a conditional approval with edits to include physicians licensed in any U.S. state who are affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, along with conforming changes to the related form. Members asked a clarifying question about the form language, and the committee voted to grant conditional approval as amended.
The committee next discussed an emergency rule from the Liquor Commission involving beer label approvals. Staff said the existing rule denying labels that might be perceived as advertising to children had been applied ambiguously, and the emergency rule would clarify that desserts are not automatically denied. The commission argued the issue created a financial emergency because a New Hampshire brewery had spent about $200,000 on new labels and could not get its product on shelves. Members discussed whether that financial impact met the standard for an emergency rule, with comments that the burden was arguably self-imposed but still financial in nature. No formal motion was made to object, and the committee did not take further action on the emergency rule.
The meeting concluded with a brief update that two objection responses were still outstanding, with one expected in April and another pushed to May. The committee also agreed to cancel the mid-month continued meeting, and the meeting was adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 Mar 6th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Is there any discussion? There is a discussion on the third reading.
- Any discussion? Seeing no further discussion, the clerk will take the roll.
- Discussion. I recognize the member, Representative Whitty. Thank you, Speaker.
- Any discussion? All those in favor, say aye. Opposed, nay. Motion prevails.
- Any discussion? All those in favor, say aye. Any opposed, nay. Motion prevails.
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- Yes, that was the discussion. That's what I proposed.
- That's what I that was the discussion.
- </c> ask for discussion on that. Thank you. ask for discussion on that. Thank you.
- </c> discussed Senate File 110 as amended. discussed Senate File 110 as amended.
- </c> >> discussion. Co-chairman lock. >> discussion. Co-chairman lock.
Committee:
Revenue
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Transportation Infrastructure Revenue Subcommitee Aug 22nd, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- have discussions on the bonding authority discussion.
- We've had those preliminary discussions.
- And we don't ever become a clawback discussion.
- It discusses project gaps and good policy.
- We've also discussed with our local counties some of the.