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MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Permanent Joint Rules 2025-2026 Jun 21st, 2026 at 02:00 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- We agreed that the General Court in session authorized shall be appointed.
- it's the evolving health care finance that the committee now vote like every other committee under General
- We agreed that the general court in session authorized shall be appointed.
- it's the evolving health care finance that the committee now vote like every other committee under general
- D's a publicable health care finance that the committee now vote like every other committee under general
Summary:
The conference committee on legislative rules, led by House Chair Michael Moran and Senate Chair Senator Creem, reviewed the many differences between House and Senate versions of the rules and reported that the branches had agreed on 24 of 52 disputed items. Members said they were moving closer to a final compromise, with several provisions already settled and others still being negotiated offline. The discussion emphasized transparency, committee administration, and ways to move bills through the process earlier in the session.
Items agreed to included committee name changes such as adding fisheries to Agriculture and changing elder affairs to aging and independent, adopting House language on joint rules, making committee reports and bill/resolution materials available electronically and online, allowing public access to summaries, and several technical or administrative updates. The committee also agreed on rules for executive sessions, temporary employees, committee travel, favorable/unfavorable reporting, joint petitions, home rule expiration, and special commission meetings. Some provisions were tabled for further discussion, including Mason’s Rules, notice and posting timelines, hearing scheduling, in-person hearings, bill reporting deadlines, and several other administrative topics.
A few issues remained unresolved, especially who should draft bill summaries, how to handle notice periods for hearings and postings, and how to structure committee votes and reporting deadlines. The committee also discussed Rule 35, agreeing in principle to a public hearing and broader public comment on rules review, which members said would improve transparency. At the end of the meeting, members praised the work of the committee and staff, said there was “light at the end of the tunnel,” and adjourned after a motion and second.
AR
Arkansas 2026 1st Special Session
ALC-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE Jun 18th, 2026
ALC-OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE
Transcript Highlights:
- So at this point, we don't think that what's generated is less than the cost of the programs, but we're
- Who is it that generally complains, and what do they complain about when you have to go out and maybe
- I'm trying to better understand, too, kind of what impact does asbestos have on the general public if
- Just a general overview, Senator, if you will.
- Is that generally what you— I think you said it's a slight uptick? Yes, sir.
Summary:
The committee first reviewed the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality’s asbestos abatement program. DEQ explained that it licenses asbestos-related workers and businesses under federal and state law, including contractors, workers, inspectors, planners, designers, consultants, air monitors, and training providers. Members asked about the continued presence of asbestos in modern products, the status of the program’s grant fund, and why program expenses were expected to rise; DEQ said grants have not been issued in more than six years because revenues have not left a surplus, and the higher expenses reflect a reallocation of inspector salaries to the fund that supports the program. DEQ also described complaint-driven inspections, enforcement tools such as civil penalties and notices of violation, and the health risks of exposure, including asbestosis and mesothelioma. The report was accepted without objection.
The committee then heard from the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. The commission outlined its standards, compliance, decertification, basic academy, advanced training, and jail standards functions, and said it operates three basic academies in Camden, Benton-Bryant, and Springdale. Members asked about recruitment and retention, academy capacity, training hours, and costs to local agencies; the commission said attendance costs counties nothing because the state funds the academies, and that basic training is being expanded to 705 hours with a greater emphasis on practical instruction. The commission also described separate training for detention officers and school resource officers, and said law enforcement divisions in other agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture, are held to the same standards. It noted that most academy attendance requires agency hiring first, though a veterans-to-law-enforcement program allows some veterans to attend on their own and later seek employment. This report also was accepted without objection.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- Third, as a reminder, there are some general rules of conduct, and I'd like to go over those before we
- As a reminder, there are some general rules of conduct, and I'd like to go over those before we start
- Third, regarding the provision that permits the Secretary of State or Attorney General to object to such
- It would also allow the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, and the relevant county registrar to
- The provisions about the Secretary of State and the Attorney General being able to object to a local
Committee:
House Public Safety
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Committee on Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Apr 21st, 2026
Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact
Transcript Highlights:
- California, building back to the 100,000 auto jobs that we had in Southern California only one generation
- supply chain equipment is an opportunity to build the higher-road jobs that we lost in a prior generation
- The IBEW generally over 100,000.
- And as we electrify our economy, we are making, generate Energy future.
- And as we electrify our economy, we are making generational and transformative investments.
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- For example, if we were to pay down LASERS this year, it would generate around $50 million in recurring
- For example, if we were to pay down LASERS this year, it would generate around $50 million in recurring
- pay down some other retirement debt that was because of a constitutional wording, that would only generate
- So those are both our fees and self-generated revenue funds that the department manages.
- So the Environmental Trust Fund is our general operating account, and it also has a statutory purpose
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
HB 290, Act 426, sunset law, Department of the Treasury, Louisiana Treasury, re-creation, reauthorization, statutory entities, termination date, sunset review, Title 49, fiscal administration, state finance, agency continuation, legislative authority, insurance premiums, Municipal Fire and Police, dedicated fund, assessments, Louisiana legislation
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- requirements as an unlawful practice under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and allows the Attorney General
- advertising requirements an unlawful practice under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and allows the Attorney General
- Chair and members, House Bill 2192 requires a minor, if the minor is included in video content that generates
- And we're seeing that more and more that that is a way of generating money and that parents are having
- So, yes, the way that the content is monetized is that all of the money generated from either views of
Summary:
The committee heard House Bill 2010, which would prohibit sellers of digital goods from using terms like “buy” or “purchase” in a way that implies unrestricted ownership when the transaction is actually a license. The bill also requires clear disclosures, post-sale notice if license terms change, prorated refunds or alternative access in certain cases, and treats violations as unlawful practices under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act. The sponsor said the measure was prompted by the common misunderstanding that digital media is owned outright, when it can be altered or removed by licensors. The committee voted 7-0 to give HB 2010 a do pass recommendation.
Members also considered House Bill 2192, dealing with compensation and protections for minors featured in monetized online content. The bill requires earnings attributable to minors to be placed in trust, allows minors age 13 and older to create and publish their own content and keep compensation for it, and gives individuals who were featured as minors a process to request deletion or editing of content once they turn 18. An amendment clarified that platforms may rely on existing trust-and-safety systems, are not liable for third-party content if they meet mitigation requirements, and are not required to proactively monitor user-generated content. Google testified in support, describing the bill as a modern version of child-actor protections. HB 2192 was adopted as amended and passed 7-0.
The committee then approved House Bill 2310, a technical clarification to Arizona’s qualified marketplace contractor law for gig-economy platforms. The bill specifies that contracts may be terminated without cause on reasonable notice and clarifies that the contractor may terminate the agreement unilaterally, with Lyft testifying that the change removes ambiguity and reduces litigation. Members briefly questioned the wording and whether it favored large platforms, but the bill passed 7-0. Finally, House Bill 2501, brought by the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions, was heard and passed 7-0; it updates the definition of appraisal management company to conform Arizona law to federal statute.
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/04/2026 - Senate Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Regulatory Affairs and Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- advertising requirements an unlawful practice under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and allows the Attorney General
- advertising requirements an unlawful practice under the Arizona Consumer Fraud Act and allows the Attorney General
- Chair and members, House Bill 2192 requires a minor, if the minor is included in video content that generates
- And we're seeing that more and more that that is a way of generating money and that parents are having
- So the way that the content is monetized is that all of the money generated from either views from the
Keywords:
digital goods, advertising, ownership, license, consumer protection, refund policies, streaming services, minors, content creators, online platforms, compensation, trust accounts, child protection, video content, privacy, employment, independent contractor, marketplace, digital services, contractual agreements
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- to expand consumer knowledge of the heritage and commitment to sustainability of Idaho's multi-generational
- For generations, Idaho ranching families have cared for this land. Raising high-quality protein.
- clips to try to reach a little bit different audience, talking about sustainability and multi-generational
- clips to try to reach a little bit different audience, talking about sustainability and multi-generational
- If I was to create one picture, it would have been the multi-generational Shaw family having a barbecue
Committee:
House Agricultural Affairs
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
02/16/2026 - House Rules
Transcript Highlights:
- Chairman and members, this bill puts a general moratorium on tax and fee increases for a specified period
- And while tax moratoriums are generally permissible in the law, we wanted to flag it because we read
- And while tax moratoriums are generally permissible in the law, we wanted to flag it because we read
- it to apply broadly as written. generally permissible in the law.
- Chairman, Representative Carter, if there's a specific question, otherwise, to just generally kind of
Summary:
The Rules Committee considered several bills for constitutional and proper form. HB 2076, concerning school safety and concealed firearms for school employees, drew an anti-abrogation concern because its civil-liability immunity would also cover private school employees; the Rules Attorney recommended limiting that immunity to public school employees. HB 2136, creating crimes for civil terrorism and subversion, raised vagueness and due process concerns because “subvert” was undefined, and the sponsor agreed to work on a clarifying amendment. HB 2158 and HB 2159, both involving Mexican wolves, were flagged for federal preemption under the Endangered Species Act; members were told amendments may be needed, including possibly striking wolves from HB 2158. HB 2497, asserting a right to hunt, fish, and harvest wildlife and limiting legislative restrictions, raised legislative-entrenchment concerns, with a possible dormant Voter Protection Act issue discussed but not resolved. HB 2755, allowing renewal of state trust land mineral leases without public auction, was flagged for a possible conflict with the constitutional 20-year lease limit, and an amendment was recommended to ensure the original and renewal terms together do not exceed 20 years. HB 4030, imposing a moratorium on tax and fee increases, was flagged for a possible conflict with constitutional limits involving certain ad valorem taxes, and a carve-out amendment was suggested; HCR 2052, a related referral, was also discussed briefly.
The committee voted to recommend HB 2076, HB 2136, HB 2158, HB 2159, HB 2497, HB 2755, HB 4030, and HCR 2052 as constitutional and in proper form, each by a 5-2 vote with one absent. Members also debated the legal theories raised by the Rules Attorney, including preemption, vagueness, anti-abrogation, and legislative entrenchment, but no bill was held or amended in committee during this segment.
At the end of the meeting, the committee approved a mass motion holding a long list of additional House bills and several memorials and resolutions, and the Rules Office reported that those measures were constitutional and in proper form. That mass motion passed by a vote of seven ayes and one absent.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- authorizing Consumer Protection Act enforcement for violations and instead authorizes the Attorney General
- These are generally quite concerning to me because the Consumer Protection Act was intended to stop fraudulent
- And the person who is harmed or the Attorney General does not.
- Are determined to have already happened, and the person who is harmed or the Attorney General does not
- I think those kinds of presumptions are generally dangerous, generally should be avoided, and for that
Committee:
House Housing
Keywords:
senior housing, independent living, 55 and older, older adults, elderly, retirement housing, retirement community, resident rights, tenant protections, consumer protection act, unfair or deceptive practices, housing discrimination, assisted living distinction, Department of Commerce, Washington RCW, housing provider, community living, security cameras, resident meetings, anonymous complaints
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- You guys are promoting them later to general, right? Oh, captain. Okay, all right.
- The flight experiment will return to help inspire the next generation of students to explore STEM careers
- Air Force Reserve, and vice president at XRDNA, where he helps advance secure next-generation technologies
- I am definitely a big fan of the organization and generally try to, especially on Special Olympics, they
- I am definitely a big fan of the organization and generally try to, especially on Special Olympics, they
Summary:
The Arizona Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed attendance, and approved the prior journal. Several senators then used points of personal privilege to introduce guests and recognize visitors, including Chaplain Ron Lagata, an Air Force air traffic controller apprentice shadowing Senator Gabaldón, a guest of Senator Farnsworth, and a group connected to Arizona’s space industry and Special Olympics Arizona.
Senator Bolick read a proclamation for “Not in Our State,” condemning human trafficking and calling on Arizonans, schools, churches, nonprofits, law enforcement, and businesses to work together to prevent trafficking and support victims. Senator Tothley then gave an emotional statement about the death of an eight-year-old girl in his community, criticized delays in the turquoise alert system, and urged statewide changes so alerts go out more quickly and broadly. The Senate observed a moment of silence in the child’s memory.
The chamber then moved through second reading of a long list of bills and resolutions covering topics such as counseling after traumatic events, military permitting, EMS reciprocity, election procedures, court-ordered treatment, assisted living, juvenile detention education, Alzheimer’s funding, gaming appropriations, short-term rentals, law enforcement mask prohibitions, fire district formation, prison and correction officer issues, port of entry funding, appeals court structure, and congressional term limits. Several bills were also referred to committees, including measures on voting centers, candidate petition circulators, weather modification, federal land acquisition consent, bleed control kits, foreign donations, unemployment benefits, and SNAP purchases. The Senate also announced upcoming committee meetings and then adjourned until Monday, January 26, 2026, at 1:15 p.m.
MD
Transcript Highlights:
- So, tomorrow morning at 8:00 — that's 8:00 a.m. for civilians — the earliest meeting caucus in the General
- And our special guest will be the Maryland's Adjutant General, Major General Janine Burkehead.
- So, tomorrow morning at 8:00 — that's 8:00 a.m. for civilians — the earliest meeting caucus in the General
- And our special guest will be the Maryland's Adjutant General, Major General Janine Burkehead.
VT
Vermont 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session - 2026-01-16 - 11:30AM
Vermont Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- S 264, an act relating to collective bargaining for assistant attorney general.
- S 264, an act relating to collective bargaining for assistant attorneys general.
- Uh, the Montpelier artist Regis Cummings has generously, along with his wife, given four of his really
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MN
Transcript Highlights:
- may we offer exactly that here today, with your help, with open and attentive minds, honest and generous
- struggled for the greatest good for all whom we serve and represent in this time and for those generations
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NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Transportation (01/28/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
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Summary:
The committee first heard House Bill 119-FN, which would allow rental companies registering a rental fleet to choose New Hampshire as their base jurisdiction under the International Registration Plan. The DMV witness said the state already has this capability under the IRP and did not support the bill, adding that no additional staffing should be needed. Committee questions focused on whether the bill would change where registrations are done, what implementation would require, mileage tracking, decals, and inspection requirements. A representative of the Motor Transport Association also said the bill was unnecessary because the option already exists, while noting some related truck-registration and property-tax issues. The chair then closed the public hearing on HB 119-FN with no further speakers.
The committee next heard House Bill 612, which would let youth operators renew up to 30 days before turning 21 and receive a temporary license so they can transition to a standard horizontal license without an extra DMV trip. The sponsor and DMV director strongly supported the bill, describing a long-standing problem where early online renewals can trigger another vertical youth license, forcing a duplicate transaction and fee after the birthday. The DMV said the change would reduce confusion and workload, and estimated a one-time system update cost of $48,000. Members asked about whether the proposal was effectively a 30-day extension, how law enforcement would view the temporary status, and whether the system could handle printing and mailing the new horizontal license; the director said the DMV could manage it and that the bill was the best approach. The chair closed the hearing after no one else testified.
Finally, the committee heard House Bill 209, which would exempt new vehicles from inspection in the second year after purchase, effectively allowing two years before the next inspection. The sponsor argued the bill would save taxpayers money and reduce unnecessary trips for owners of new vehicles. Supporters said newer vehicles are already maintained through warranties and routine service. Opponents, including the New Hampshire Auto Dealers Association and a service manager from a dealership, argued the bill was not limited to truly new cars, would weaken safety by delaying inspections on vehicles that can still develop tire, brake, and other defects, and could raise costs for everyone else if inspection volume drops. The Motor Transport Association clarified that commercial motor vehicles remain subject to annual federal inspection requirements. No vote was taken in the transcript, and the hearing remained open with testimony continuing.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Commerce Mar 2nd, 2026
Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy and the Environment
Transcript Highlights:
- the definition of constructive knowledge and states the contractor must cooperate with the attorney general
- That was the biggest issue for both the home builders and the general contractors.
- the definition of constructive knowledge and states the contractor must cooperate with the attorney general
- That was the biggest issue for both the home builders and the general contractors.
- Number three is on page nine: it adds E-Verify as an affirmative defense for the general contractor.
Summary:
The Commerce Committee met in executive session with a quorum present and considered three measures. House Bill 3308 was amended with a committee substitute and a further amendment changing language from “deeded” to “owned” in a provision related to approved development plans; the committee then adopted the substitute and voted the bill do pass unanimously. House Bill 3080, dealing with historic tax credits, was also amended via committee substitute to restore credits for projects already underway after a Supreme Court decision affected the prior law; the committee adopted the substitute and voted the bill do pass by an 8-0 vote with one member present.
The committee then took up House Bill 2366, which was described as the “illegal immigrant employee” bill, along with House Bill 2511, which was rolled into the same substitute. The committee substitute made several changes, including replacing “should have known” language with a constructive knowledge standard, requiring cooperation with the attorney general, adding sworn affidavit/perjury provisions, allowing E-Verify as an affirmative defense, limiting suspensions to state licenses and permits after injunction, increasing monetary penalties, authorizing the AG to suspend and punish upon a guilty finding, and granting immunity to contractors who report illegal operators in good faith. After adopting the substitute, the committee voted the combined substitute for House Bills 2366 and 2511 do pass unanimously, then adjourned.
MO
Transcript Highlights:
- the definition of constructive knowledge and states the contractor must cooperate with the attorney general
- That was the biggest issue for both the home builders and the general contractors.
- the definition of constructive knowledge and states the contractor must cooperate with the attorney general
- That was the biggest issue for both the home builders and the general contractors.
- Number three is on page nine: adds E-Verify as an affirmative defense for the general contractor.
Committee:
House Commerce
VA
Virginia 2026 Regular Session
Commission on Unemployment Compensation Jul 9th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Generally, employers are liable for Virginia unemployment tax if they had quarterly payroll of $1,500
- And as you will remember, tax rates for employers were held steady, also by an action from the General
- To your point about who we're consulting, generally, we need to consult the public about the program.
- The administrative fee adopted a couple of years ago by the General Assembly helped bridge the gap.
- The administrative fee adopted a couple of years ago by the General Assembly helped bridge the gap so
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Transportation Committee Jun 30th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- We think this is incredibly generous, especially in light of Assembly Member Lackey's testimony about
- There are different manufacturers, but generally $700 to $800 would be the retail cost.
- The tenants might be able to afford to purchase these homes, which would generate some revenue.
- Importantly, the majority of the housing created under AB 2263 would remain open to the general public
- The year that I was VTA chair was the year that our former general manager, Nina Fernandez, got hired
Summary:
The Senate Transportation Committee heard a long agenda of transportation-related measures, with testimony focused on housing, safety, environmental access, and fuel affordability. Several bills dealt with Caltrans surplus or former freeway properties in the Los Angeles area: AB 1338 would let the City of Linwood transfer a public-purpose covenant to another parcel to enable 55 units of affordable housing; AB 1594 would remove a net-equity repayment requirement for Ronald McDonald House’s purchase of former SR 710 properties in Pasadena; and AB 2329 would create a more transparent process for tenants and cities to facilitate sales of former SR 710 homes, with support from South Pasadena and Pasadena officials and tenants. AB 2679 addressed safety and access around Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay corridor by allowing Caltrans and local Tahoe agencies to manage parking and improve pedestrian, transit, and public access infrastructure.
The committee also heard several public safety bills aimed at impaired driving. AB 1685 would increase DMV points for gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated from two to three, and AB 1687 would extend the license revocation period for a third DUI conviction from three years to eight years, with an interlock option after four years. Both measures drew strong support from law enforcement, MADD, and victims’ families, including emotional testimony about repeat offenders and drunk-driving fatalities. AB 1613 would require an off-highway vehicle safety and stewardship course before access to off-highway lands beginning in 2029, with supporters describing it as an education-first response to rising OHV injuries and fatalities.
Other bills focused on transportation efficiency and affordability. AB 2046 would allow EPA-approved E85 conversion kits in California, which supporters said would give drivers a cheaper, lower-carbon fuel option and improve fuel resiliency. AB 2168 would revise the Active Transportation Program to better prioritize transit-connected biking and walking projects and add stronger accountability for grantees that do not spend funds on time. AB 2263 would authorize the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to reserve some affordable housing units for its employees, and supporters said it would help workers live closer to their jobs and reduce long commutes. The committee reported no opposition on most measures, and after quorum was established it approved the bills, sending them onward mostly to the Committee on Appropriations, with AB 2679 sent to Natural Resources and Water. Several votes were unanimous, while AB 1613 and AB 2168 drew some no votes but still advanced.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Appropriations Committee Jun 24th, 2026
Appropriations
Transcript Highlights:
- It creates benefits that last for generations. Today, that legacy is at risk.
- It creates benefits that last for generations. Today, that legacy is at risk.
- And every day, our undergraduate and graduate students, so many of them first-generation college students
- And every day, our undergraduate and graduate students, so many of them first-generation college students
- I also want to open up to any other general public comment while we're waiting for authors.
Committee:
House Appropriations