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HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
HHS-AEN, HHS-HOU, HHS Public Hearings 03-12-2025
Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> have um any current rules and practices have um any current rules and practices that<00:09:28.399
- I just want to make sure we're back to the question of rules and practices that would make it cheaper
- called foam depopulation thank practice called foam depopulation thank you<00:42:05.880><c> very</c>
- The current practice right now on the mainland is if one bird or one chicken gets sick, they kill the
- </c> ...the current practice right now on the mainland is if one bird or one chicken gets sick, they
Summary:
The joint hearing covered several bills focused on environmental protection and wastewater management. HB 26 HD 2, relating to environmental protection, drew support from the Department of Health, Reworld, and Energy Justice Network. Supporters said it would preserve existing standards for waste-to-energy facilities, including H-Power, even if federal EPA rules are weakened, while Energy Justice Network urged the state to go further and require stronger pollution controls on older burners at the plant.
HB 734 and HB 735, both relating to wastewater systems, received broad support from state agencies, county representatives, realtors, environmental groups, and others. Testimony emphasized reducing the cost of cesspool upgrades, updating rules, and improving coordination between the Department of Health, counties, and the University of Hawaiʻi. Members raised concerns about whether some areas, such as Ewa, should be treated differently if they are not near aquifers or the ocean, but the department said the existing prioritization process already considered statewide conditions and that cesspools generally still affect water resources. On HB 735, the committee discussed the current bedroom-based limits for individual wastewater systems and whether the bill would allow more flexibility for housing configurations, with the department explaining the limits are tied to density and system capacity.
HB 879, relating to cesspool conversions, was also supported by the Department of Health, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and several advocacy groups. Testimony said the bill would help low- and moderate-income homeowners in priority areas by increasing grant assistance for cesspool upgrades, but the Department of Health noted it would need three full-time positions to administer the program. Members asked for clarification on the grant amount and staffing costs, and the department indicated the grant cap should remain at $20,000 unless changed. HB 918, relating to labeling of non-flushable wipes, drew support from wastewater and industry groups, including the Association of Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, which said similar laws have passed in other states and that the bill reflects cooperation between manufacturers and wastewater officials. The Department of Health and county officials supported the concept but said enforcement and outreach would require additional staff, and senators questioned whether the state could effectively enforce the labeling requirement without a national standard.
HI
Hawaii 2025 Regular Session
FIN/WAM Joint Info Briefing - Tue Jan 21, 2025 @ 1:00 PM HST
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
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- Movich, not sure, Medical Family Practice, etc., all working together cohesively.
- Movich, not sure, Medical Family Practice, etc., all working together cohesively. Dr.
- Movich, not sure, Medical Family Practice, etc., all working together cohesively. Dr.
- Movich, not sure, Medical Family Practice, etc., all working together cohesively. Dr.
- </c> we're taking a very um practical we're taking a very um practical approach<00:50:49.480><c> I</c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 3/26/34
Public Safety Finance and Policy
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- by the Department of practices by the Department of Corrections<00:20:37.600><c> are</c><00:20:37.799
- And so I had initiated the report last year to say, okay, what are best practices around the world for
- And so I had initiated the report last year to say, okay, what are best practices around the world for
- I also practice primary care and addiction medicine at the Community University Health Care Center in
- uh we're working restorative practices uh we're working also<00:50:55.440><c> uh</c><00:50:55.920><c
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating Apr 28th, 2026
The July 2025 Flooding Events, General Investigating
Transcript Highlights:
- In practice, it's not perfect. You may recall we did a test on April 2nd. Good.
- Lack of standards and practices fails under pressure.
- Safety best practices exist in many industries today and have for decades.
- Affected—a practical example.
- But I am really glad we practice. I know exactly where to go and what to do."
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 3 - 03/19/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- Clarity in law prevents harm in practice, and right now districts and families are operating without
- Clarity in law prevents harm practice.
- Clarity in law prevents harm in<00:51:36.160><c> practice,</c><00:51:37.040><c> and</c><00:51:37.280>
- </c> frequently in my family law practice frequently in my family law practice practice practice practice
- </c><03:08:55.560><c> I</c> doesn't happen, but in my practice I doesn't happen, but in my practice I
CA
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- We believe these are practical amendments that strengthen the bill, protect local taxpayers, and help
- society, and international authorities, including those in the EU, recently published the Code of Practice
- society, and international authorities, including those in the EU who recently published the Code of Practice
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Formal House Session 46 Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Massachusetts House Floor Meeting
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- This amendment serves a simple yet powerful purpose: to codify the protections and practices that have
- I've seen countless occasions the importance of the practices that this amendment will codify into law
- registries, ambulance safety, public access to physician profiles, and recodification of the Dental Practice
Summary:
The House met with several welcoming and ceremonial items at the start, including recognition of visiting school groups and a special order to escort Representative-elect Hannah L. Bowen to the Governor’s Office to be qualified. Members also observed moments of silence honoring former Senator Louis P. Bertinazzi and former Representative Evelyn B. Chesky, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s notice of the 6th Essex District special election results was placed on file, with congratulations extended to Representative Owen of Beverly.
The main business was consideration of House 4150, a fiscal year 2025 supplemental appropriations bill totaling about $529.8 million. The House suspended rules, advanced the bill through second and third reading, and later passed it to be engrossed. A consolidated amendment was adopted by a vote of 149-1, and the bill itself passed to be engrossed by 149-1. The House also took up Senate 2508, establishing a sick leave bank for Andrew Cetra of the trial court, and ordered it to a third reading.
Two floor amendments drew debate and were adopted by roll call. Amendment 61, offered by Representatives Peisch and Moran, codified protections and practices for English language learners and students with disabilities, including district responsibilities for identification, services, assessments, and nondiscrimination; it passed 148-1. Amendment 27, offered by Representative Rogers, clarified that post-certified law enforcement officers at private colleges and universities are included in firearms-related exemptions under the state’s firearms modernization law; it passed 151-0. The House then adopted an order to meet the next day at 11 a.m. and adjourned in memory of Representative Chesky.
NY
Transcript Highlights:
- It's an act to amend the Civil Practice Law and Rules in relation to the time frames to commence an action
- The next bill is a bill that will make every single practicing attorney in this committee very happy.
- It completely changed the dynamic because these attorneys had private practices and they live in Long
Summary:
The committee considered a series of bills, with most advancing to the floor after brief discussion. Senate Bill 4238 on fraudulent conveyances drew the most substantive debate; one member raised concerns that the bill could upset protections for bona fide purchasers and lenders by automatically returning property to the original owner without adequately addressing downstream parties. The chair said those concerns would be shared with the sponsor, and the bill was held for further discussion rather than moved immediately.
Several other measures were reported favorably, including bills granting immunity to businesses and nonprofits when crime victims seek help on their premises, extending filing timeframes for certain toxic-substance exposure claims, restricting certain homeowners association activities, regulating real estate listing agreements, creating a private right of action for deed theft, enacting the Clock Stop Act, addressing companion animals in domestic relations cases, repealing Judiciary Law section 470, extending certain mechanics liens, and waiving biannual attorney registration fees for public-service attorneys. The attorney fee-waiver bill received especially strong support from members, though one member noted the loss of registration-fee revenue and the bill was reported to finance.
The committee also discussed a bill to increase the number of family court judges in certain counties. Members generally supported adding judges but questioned why only specific counties were included, suggesting the need for a broader, data-driven review of caseloads and county needs. The sponsor and members expressed willingness to continue working on the issue, and the bill was reported to finance. The meeting concluded with notice that one final committee meeting would be held the following week.
LA
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- proposed election date is April 17, 2027, which should ensure maximum voter turnout to the extent practicable
- proposed election date is April 17, 2027, which should ensure maximum voter turnout to the extent practicable
- April 17, 2027, which should ensure maximum voter turnout to the extent practicable.
Keywords:
liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- And I will say this, and I don't know that it's in statute, but every, practically every estimate that
- , It's in statute, but practically every estimate that I see there's a header, or at some point, even
- I don't practice, so I don't know, but I suspect that is the case.
Summary:
The House Insurance Committee met on April 14 with a quorum present and first deferred Senate Bill 241 to the following week. The committee then took up House Bill 1117, which would clarify that an insurer’s payment on a first-party claim does not restart the two-year prescriptive period for filing suit. The sponsor said the bill responds to a Louisiana Supreme Court decision and is intended to restore a fixed deadline from the date of loss. Testimony from the Department of Insurance and industry representatives was generally supportive, and members discussed whether policyholders could be confused by partial payments and whether insurers have any duty to warn them about prescription. Representative Glorioso moved the bill favorably, and it was reported favorable without objection.
The committee next considered House Bill 943, which creates a process for insurers to check for delinquent child support before issuing certain settlement payments and to withhold and remit arrears to DCFS. The committee adopted a substitute bill and then a committee amendment narrowing the scope by removing annuities and life insurance beneficiaries from the definition of covered recipients. The sponsor described the measure as a tool to help children receive overdue support, and DCFS said Louisiana currently lacks a legal mechanism to capture some settlement payouts owed by noncustodial parents. Members discussed how the bill differs from existing child support liens and whether it would close gaps in current enforcement. The transcript cuts off during that discussion, before any final vote on House Bill 943 is shown.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Postsecondary Education Apr 7th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Postsecondary Education
Transcript Highlights:
- This is similar to a House bill that we ran as well, just kind of puts in practice what's actually going
- This is trying to do everything we can to go from just developing to actually putting it into practice
- Chair, do you know if we have any data curated on what the current practice is from university to university
Keywords:
education, concurrent enrollment, students, age restrictions, academic access, apprenticeship, career education, youth programs, employment, technology centers, SB1593, OSU Tulsa, Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Board of Trustees, higher education, university governance, A&M Board, Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges, presidential search, board rules
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Business REVISION 2: HB4121 - Removed Feb 10th, 2026 at 10:30 am
Business
Transcript Highlights:
- This is simply a practice that is already in place, but it gives structure for us to continue doing that
- One, this is a common practice already.
- Maybe that is the practice today. I cannot speak to that.
Keywords:
fire extinguisher, licensing, public safety, age qualification, State Fire Marshal, medical marijuana, employment rights, safety-sensitive positions, workplace policies, public assistance, workforce development, economic competitiveness, task force, apprenticeships, training programs, training barriers, business growth, industry coordination, business entities, corporation law
NM
Transcript Highlights:
- We want to ensure that instructional practices support the academic growth of our kids, but the social
- at the expense of hands-on learning, play, collaboration, and direct interaction with educators—practices
- changes in instruction technology without sufficient New Mexico-specific research to guide best practices
Keywords:
appropriation, higher education, sports facilities, community college, Luna Community College, KANW, educational radio, rural news, public education, funding, education, documentary, historical figure, Padre Antonio Jose Martinez, cultural heritage, research funding, federal funding, New Mexico, University of New Mexico, New Mexico State University
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 28, 2026 - 09:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- chiropractors, and athletic trainers, and it's recognized nationally as part of occupational therapy practice
- When unqualified individuals attempt to practice medicine, patients suffer.
- I had the reservation because I was looking at expanding the scope of practice, but after reading it,
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- changes, individuals holding an out-of-state license in good standing with a comparable scope of practice
- substantially. equivalent requirements, but this bill replaces that language with similar scope of practice
- iddynt dalu rhywfaint o arian, a gwneud aros am gyfnod o amser cyn iddynt allu... relicense and practice
Keywords:
military education, early registration, ROTC, corps of cadets, higher education, military academy, scholarship, military, Texas Armed Services, military spouses, occupational licensing, state agency, license requirements, reciprocity, training and education, debt obligation, voter information, ballot, elections, transparency
TX
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- I practice in Fort Worth in a low-income, indigent setting, and I'm the legislative chair for the Texas
- I hold a doctorate in nursing practice.
- I'm a national certified school nurse, a member of the Texas School Nurses Organization, and a practicing
Bills:
HB 1178, HB1411, HB1441, HB1773, HB1813, HB2107, HB2598, HB2911, HB2967, HB3672, HB5263, HB3797
Keywords:
education, temporary certification, out-of-state educators, teacher shortage, military spouses, personal leave, school holidays, employee compensation, overtime provisions, school safety, peace officers, mental health, de-escalation techniques, trauma-informed care, student trustee, school board, student representation, education policy, nonvoting position, school governance
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice Mar 18th, 2025
WY
Transcript Highlights:
- focuses more on on motion practice, focuses more on on motion practice, which<00:35:30.280><c> I</c><
- </c><00:40:34.440><c> that</c> important with the motion practice that important with the motion practice
- Oh, no, you practice from Lyman, but you practice in Arizona. >> Yes, yes, Mr.
- </c><01:33:17.720><c> you</c><01:33:17.800><c> practice</c><01:33:18.200><c> in</c> practice from Lyman
- but you practice in practice from Lyman but you practice in Arizona.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- These practices create not only confusion, but fear for the public and fear for those who are facing
- These practices create not only confusion, but fear.
- , not just in... ...and victims' considerations are being upheld in practice, not just in theory.
- This practice keeps animals in limbo, often for months or even years. The result is...
- This practice keeps animals in limbo, often for months or even years.
TX
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- That experience gives us a deep practical understanding of operational technology that we're talking
- We see this in practice.
- But I am a professor, a full professor of practice, and that means what I do is most of the time I'm
- It's best practice for industry.
- The second one is promoting procurement practices that require supply chain transparency.