Transcript Highlights:

• I filed it again a year later. The House sponsor just didn't file it. I don't know why.
• Filed it again the next year. Couldn't get a hearing.
• But before he filed this bill, my colleague, Senator...
• That was a late-filed amendment, barcode 625-674.
• Why don't we take up this late-filed amendment?

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with CS/SB 678, which would allow pawnbroker transaction forms to be printed or digital; it drew support from a business representative and was reported favorably. Members then heard several bills by Senator Leak, including SB 466 to designate St. Johns County as the site of the Florida Museum of Black History and create a board to work with the museum foundation and Florida Memorial University; the bill drew supportive testimony about preserving accurate Black history and the significance of the site, and it passed favorably. Leak’s CS/SB 578 would let Florida wineries use recyclable inserts and other alternative containers for larger wine sales, and it also passed favorably. SB 582 would increase penalties for unlawful demolition of historic buildings and structures, limiting the higher penalties to certain nationally or internationally recognized historic properties; it was supported by preservation advocates and reported favorably. CS/SB 1168 would create an aggravated offense for installing or using tracking devices or apps in furtherance of crimes such as murder, domestic violence, or robbery, and it passed favorably after a brief discussion about stalking and violent crimes. CS/SB 806 would make the Florida Attorney General the exclusive public official with standing to enforce Florida charitable trusts, limiting out-of-state attorneys general from suing over Florida-administered trusts; members debated whether this would burden out-of-state beneficiaries, but the bill was reported favorably. SB 1228 would advance spring restoration efforts for Ichetucknee Springs and Santa Fe spring flows and allow a utility compliance plan amendment to deliver reclaimed water to replenish the aquifer; it passed favorably. CS/CS/SB 304 would require a qualified medical opinion in child protective investigations involving infants and young children with possible genetic or medical conditions that can mimic abuse, and it drew emotional support from parents and advocates before passing favorably. SB 1286 would clarify that ordinary unsupervised childhood activities like biking or playing outside do not constitute neglect absent reckless endangerment, and it was reported favorably. SB 1318, the hands-free driving bill, generated the most extensive debate: it renames the texting-while-driving law, expands the prohibition to handheld device use, and adds penalties in work zones and school zones; supporters cited fatal crash statistics and personal loss, while opponents raised concerns about enforcement, civil liberties, racial disparities in traffic stops, and the need for broader distracted-driving and insurance reforms. Despite those concerns, the bill was reported favorably after amendments. The committee also approved two claims bills, SB 14 for the estate of Penao-Hanvier against Miami Beach and SB 20 for J.N. against Hillsborough County, both settled claims recommended favorably by the special master. Finally, CS/SB 68 would modernize health facilities authority financing for private not-for-profit health systems, and CS/SB 172 would restrict misuse of health care specialty titles while preserving titles authorized under existing practice acts; both were discussed with questions about doctors, optometrists, and CRNAs, and both were reported favorably after amendment and debate.

Transcript Highlights:

• The first bill on the agenda today is House File 688. Representative Fraser, welcome to committee.
• So I'm here to talk about House File 688.
• So I'm here to talk about House File 688. Is it 688? I do.
• Our next bill on the agenda today is House File 1143.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of House File 1143.

Committee: House Housing Finance and Policy

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• Thank you. filing more charges against them?
• everything you need to file, whether you've actually been to see those people.
• And each file has to be documented with all that stuff. And then... ...people.
• And each file has to be documented with all that stuff.
• But have you had any problems when you go out and ask those people, hey, can we look at your files?

Committee: House Corrections and Public Institutions

Keywords: 959, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Senate Bill 1232 as amended, 1250, 1236, and 1237 be filed on the first reading calendar.
• House Bill 731 will be filed on the second reading calendar.
• House Bill 563 will be filed on the second reading calendar. February 20, 2026, Mr.
• House Bills 623 and 728 were filed on the second reading calendar.
• So when you do go in to do your driver's license, they've already got that on file.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• House Bills 520, 570, 580, and 581 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
• House Bill 583 will be filed for the second reading calendar. February 9, 2026, Mr.
• House Bill 587 and House Concurrent Resolution 26 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
• House Bill 573 will be filed for the second reading calendar.
• A letter stating the approval of the rules will be filed in the office of the chief clerk.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Nobody has to file an amended return.
• They make any adjustments that they need when they file the 2026 taxes.
• If you fail to file or fail to file correctly because of conformity, because of these tax law changes
• About a month into filing season, and there's still...
• About a month into filing season, and there's still a little bit of chaos out there.

Committee: Senate Senate Finance Committee of Reference

Summary: The Senate Finance Committee took up SB 1638, a federal tax conformity bill that updates Arizona’s tax code to the Internal Revenue Code as of January 1, 2026 and incorporates several H.R. 1-related changes, including subtractions for tips, overtime, seniors, and auto loan interest, plus changes to the standard deduction and charitable contribution deduction. Committee members and staff discussed two amendments: a chair’s clarifying amendment on retroactivity and foreign dividend language, and a more substantive Epstein amendment that would remove the broader conformity provisions and charitable deduction changes while limiting the standard deduction change to tax year 2025. The committee also discussed whether the bill would align Arizona with Department of Revenue forms and how much of the conformity package affected corporate versus individual taxpayers. Public testimony was split. Supporters, including the Arizona Tax Research Association and the National Federation of Independent Business, argued the bill was needed quickly to reduce filing-season confusion, keep Arizona aligned with DOR’s posted forms, and preserve business expensing provisions that help small businesses invest and hire. Opponents, including the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, argued the bill would significantly reduce state revenue, primarily benefit corporations and higher-income taxpayers, and worsen the state’s budget outlook; they also questioned the value of provisions such as SALT conformity, foreign dividend changes, and the tip/overtime subtractions. Committee members debated the fiscal impact, the policy merits of immediate expensing and conformity, and whether taxpayers would need amended returns if the bill changed after filing season. The committee adopted the chair’s clarifying amendment and rejected the Epstein amendment. It then voted to report SB 1638 as amended with a do-pass recommendation. The bill passed the committee by about 4-3, with members explaining their votes along lines of taxpayer certainty and conformity versus concerns about revenue loss and budget balance.

Transcript Highlights:

• the level of an immediate. at danger but they think the parent could use some services and so they file
• You're in contact with Senator Bardwell and his team and Yes, it got filed late and I was last tried
• We should file under the section of the code and must hold a hearing on the motion not later than. 30th
• There was a lot of duplication. and the bill is filed. Dan, on this bill.
• And so it sounds like as we fully implement or catch up on electronic filing.

Bills: SB387 , SB1650 , SB1838 , SB1839 , SB1923 , SB1940 , SB2052

Committee: Senate Jurisprudence

Keywords: judicial bond, guardianship, probate law, county judge, statutory county court, attorney general, criminal prosecution, public order, law enforcement, jurisdiction, attorney ad litem, parent-child relationship, compensation, legal representation, government entity, probate, court proceedings, record delivery, wills, legal documentation

Transcript Highlights:

• Um, I would move that House File 1384 be re-referred to the Committee on Taxes.
• I know this is similar to House File 9 from last year, and I'm just curious as to what you anticipate
• I know this is similar to House File 9 from last year, and I'm just curious as to what you anticipate
• I know this is similar to House File 9 from last year, and I'm just curious as to what you anticipate
• I know this is similar to House File 9 from last year, and I'm just curious as to what you anticipate

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee heard House File 1384, which would create the “Great Start Child Care Tax Credit” by expanding the existing dependent care credit for families with children under age six. The bill would raise the qualifying expense limits for young children, allow more children to qualify, and phase the credit down starting at $125,000 of earned household income until it reaches zero above roughly $400,000. The author said the proposal is intended to better address the high cost of child care, especially for middle-income families who may not qualify for other assistance programs. Claire Sanford of the Minnesota Child Care Association testified in support. She said child care providers across Minnesota have unused capacity because many families cannot afford services, and argued that making care cheaper for families is important for workforce participation and child development. She also supported the bill’s focus on children under five and its expansion of help up the income scale, saying middle-class families have received little assistance with child care costs. Members asked about how the bill differs from current law, the cap for a family with one child age five, and the fiscal impact. The author explained that a family with one child under age six would have a $10,000 cap under the proposal and said a prior fiscal note estimated the bill at about $200 million per year. The author also noted the proposal had been introduced previously and said the Department of Revenue’s new ability to make advance payments could be relevant as the bill moves forward. The author renewed the motion to re-refer HF 1384 to the Committee on Taxes. The committee approved the motion by voice vote, and the bill was sent to Taxes.

Transcript Highlights:

• To insert the House language into Senate File Number 4476.
• </c> Schultz moves to amend Senate file Schultz moves to amend Senate file number<00:34:53.359><c> 4476
• </c><00:48:02.480><c> number</c><00:48:02.720><c> 4476,</c> Senate file number 4476, Senate file number
• file number 4476 4476 4476 as<01:28:37.040><c> amended.
• Senate File Number 4476 as amended. >> Third reading.

Keywords: 1183, house

Transcript Highlights:

• </c> Chair is to is to consider House File Chair is to is to consider House File 4055<00:20:35.000><c
• Before us, we have House File 3848.
• </c> File 3400. File 3400.
• ><c> by</c> House File 4599, authored by House File 4599, authored by Representative<00:40:12.360><c>
• </c> Senate File 3978. Senate File 3978.

Bills: HF4710 , HF4055 , HF3848 , HF3989 , HF4599 , HF3767 , HF3592 , HF3575 , HF3574 , HF3543 , HF4606 , HF4489 , HF3891 , HF3438 , HF3811 , HF3400

Committee: House Capital Investment

Keywords: capital investment, water infrastructure, sewer systems, public funding, municipal development, Eveleth, wastewater treatment, state bonds, environmental compliance, infrastructure, bonds, economic development, local government, transportation, intersection improvements, Lake Elmo, HF4599, St. Joseph, Minnesota bonding bill, bond proceeds fund

Transcript Highlights:

• Today we will be hearing Senate File 3128, Senator McQuade's Senate File 3186, and then we'll hear testimony
• file are at Senate file 3128<00:01:13.840><c> and</c><00:01:14.640><c> we</c><00:01:14.880><c> are</
• </c> the governor's bill, Senate File the governor's bill, Senate File 2255.<00:37:01.200><c> We</c><
• </c> charter school funding in Senate File charter school funding in Senate File 2255,<00:49:38.000><
• ><c> undermines</c><01:16:59.440><c> the</c> core, Senate File 2255 undermines the core, Senate File

Committee: Senate Education Finance

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe, congratulating Sophia Schneider on achieving the
• rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America, and resolutions filed by Representative San Julio of Newton
• Resolutions filed by Representative Hogan of Stowe, congratulating Sophia Schneider on achieving the
• rank of Eagle Scout of Scouting America, and resolutions filed by Representative San Julio of Newton
• four additional licenses for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be drunk on the premises, was filed

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House opened with the third grade class of the Moore School leading the Pledge of Allegiance. The chamber then adopted two resolutions from the Committee on Rules: one congratulating Sophia Schneider on achieving Eagle Scout rank, and another honoring Autistic Pride Day on June 18, 2025. Both were taken up under suspension of the rules and adopted without objection. The House also received a gubernatorial message authorizing the Town of Situate to grant four additional all-alcohol on-premises licenses; the message was referred to the Committee on Consumer Protection. In addition, the Rules Committee reported and the House agreed to suspend Joint Rule 12 on several petitions from Representative Colleen M. Garry, including proposals related to inflation estimates for social service programs, requiring establishments to accept cash, and requiring beer menus to list alcohol by volume, sending them to the appropriate committees. Finally, the House adopted an order to adjourn and reconvene on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in full formal session. The House then adjourned, and Democratic members were notified of a caucus at 12 noon on Wednesday.

Transcript Highlights:

• Is that once a claim is filed in court, or once the class is certified? Got it.
• That's a decision that attorneys make about when they want to file, but once it's filed, the talking
• they want to file but once it's<00:47:07.760><c> filed</c><00:47:08.760><c> the</c><00:47:08.920><c>
• And then the class was filed and certified, and we had to cease all of that.
• In fact, I just found in my file some testimony that I did from 2017, eight years ago.

Committee: House Consumer Protection & Commerce

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee met on February 12 and heard several bills. HB 97, relating to travel insurance, drew only brief testimony: the Insurance Division stood on written testimony, one industry witness supported the bill and requested a minor amendment, and no one else testified or asked questions. HB 226, relating to window tinting, received support from the Department of Transportation, while the Honolulu Police Department offered comments on the proposed amendments, asking for clearer language on what it means to roll windows down, when the requirement applies, how it handles bad weather, and what sanctions would apply for noncompliance. No further testimony was offered on that measure. The committee also heard HB 1179, relating to rural emergency hospitals. The Department of Human Services stood on written testimony, and Maui Health Systems strongly supported the bill, saying it would help critical access hospitals better serve kūpuna and provide long-term care beds. There were no questions or additional testimony. HB 420, relating to remedies and the contractor repair act, generated extensive and sharply divided testimony. Opponents, including attorneys representing homeowners and AARP Hawaii, argued the bill was anti-consumer, would weaken homeowners’ ability to recover for construction defects, and would shift costs and risk to consumers. Supporters, including builders, realtors, the Chamber of Commerce, and D.R. Horton Hawaii, said the bill would create a more balanced and efficient process, reduce unnecessary litigation, and help builders address legitimate defects more quickly. Testimony on HB 420 focused heavily on whether the contractor repair process and class actions help or hinder repairs. Opponents said the bill would delay or limit homeowner recovery, especially for life and safety defects, while supporters said current class-action litigation can prevent direct communication with homeowners and slow repairs. Committee members asked questions about when communication with homeowners stops and whether repairs could be made before a class is certified. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the portion of the meeting provided.

Transcript Highlights:

• Again, it's to improve the Census Bureau's master address file.
• That address file is Title 13 protected.
• That address file is Title 13 protected.
• We compare them to the master address file. In this example...
• So when a entity tries to file for a building permit, whether that's, when a entity tries to file for

Committee: Senate Senate Committee on the Census

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Senate Committee on the Census held a hearing on September 22, 2025 focused on preparations for the 2030 census, with an emphasis on Massachusetts’ role in building a complete address list and improving local participation in census-related address review programs. Chair Brownsberger and witnesses from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office, the UMass Donahue Institute, Watertown, and MassGIS described the importance of accurate address data for congressional apportionment, federal funding, and state and local planning. They also discussed the first major upcoming step, the Block Boundary Suggestion Project, and the later Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA) process, both of which rely on municipalities reviewing and correcting census geography and address files. John Rosenberry of the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office said outreach to cities and towns is beginning now, with a likely December start for the block boundary process based on the 2020 cycle. He stressed that local officials, clerks, building inspectors, housing authorities, and GIS staff should be engaged early, especially to capture new development and conversions created under the state’s housing policies. Susan Strait of UMass Donahue explained that LUCA allows local governments to compare their address lists with the Census Bureau’s master address file, and that Massachusetts had very high participation in 2020; she cited examples where local review added hidden or newly built housing units and noted that Boston later corrected a group-quarters undercount of about 6,000 students through a post-census review program. In response to questions, she clarified that those corrections affected annual estimates and funding formulas, but not the 2020 apportionment count. Watertown City Manager George Proakis described how local address review is complicated by accessory dwelling units, single-family to two-family conversions, and large multifamily projects, and urged continued state support for local governments doing this work. Dan Marrier of MassGIS then outlined the Massachusetts Master Address Database, explaining that it combines multiple sources, including E911, assessor, voter, and municipal data, to create a standardized residential address repository used for census preparation and other state functions. He said the database has helped improve census accuracy, including by updating more than one million Census Bureau address-point locations before 2020, and noted that local municipalities remain the final authority on addresses even as MassGIS standardizes and reconciles variants across the Commonwealth.

Transcript Highlights:

• I filed this with Rep. Lay. I should acknowledge, and I didn't.
• I filed the pancreatic cancer with Rep. Kane, as you know, and Rep. Gentile.
• And while this is the new file this year, I want to take a moment to speak to why I'm filing the bill
• This was originally filed by Mass.
• This bill has already been filed four times: 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022.

Committee: Joint Joint Committee on Public Health

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Public Health heard testimony on a wide range of bills focused on environmental health, disease prevention, and access to care. Major topics included restricting polystyrene use, creating a pancreatic cancer awareness and early-detection initiative, improving indoor air quality through a task force and new regulations, expanding access to epinephrine in public places, improving access to health care for people with long COVID, creating an OBGYN loan repayment program for underserved areas, expanding access to hygiene products, modernizing licensure for dietitians and nutritionists, updating school postural screening requirements, and restricting harmful diet pills and muscle-building supplements. Several legislators also testified in support of their own bills, including measures on menstrual product access and ingredient disclosure, and surgical smoke protections. Testimony on the polystyrene bill emphasized local municipal bans and the need to reduce plastic pollution. Pancreatic cancer advocates and patients described the disease’s low survival rate, the difficulty of early diagnosis, and the need for an awareness campaign and implementation of commission recommendations. Indoor air quality supporters from environmental justice groups, public health organizations, and residents described asthma, mold, pollution, and the need for a task force with technical expertise; some witnesses urged adding remediation professionals to the task force. On epinephrine access, family members of a man who died after a bee sting and an allergy organization stressed that anaphylaxis can be sudden and fatal and that stock epinephrine in public venues could save lives. Long COVID advocates said the condition affects hundreds of thousands of residents and called for better surveillance and access to care, with a request to include MECFS in the bills’ scope. Other testimony focused on workforce and equity issues. Supporters of the OBGYN loan repayment bill said it would help address maternal health disparities and provider shortages, especially in rural and underserved communities. Hope and Comfort described widespread hygiene insecurity and a long waiting list for basic products, urging a task force to study statewide solutions. Dietitians and nutritionists supported modernization of licensure to clarify standards for medical nutrition therapy while allowing broader wellness counseling. School nurses backed reducing mandatory postural screenings, arguing the current law is not evidence-based, is not reimbursed by MassHealth, and takes time from other student health needs. On the supplement bill, the industry trade group opposed restrictions as overbroad and burdensome, while a public health expert cited research linking weight-loss and muscle-building supplements to serious harms and urged passage. The committee also heard support for menstrual product access and surgical smoke protections, with legislators and advocates describing those bills as longstanding priorities.

Transcript Highlights:

• The corrected journal will be filed in the office of the Secretary. Mr. President.
• Senators, for the 2006 election cycle, Idaho has moved to entirely online candidate filing.
• That report will be filed in the Office of the Secretary.
• That report will be filed in the Office of the Secretary.
• That report will be filed in the Office of the Secretary.

Keywords: 989, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This year in the House, we have over 140 bills filed in criminal justice.
• I think it may be on file.
• If no petition is filed...
• So once someone files a motion, defense attorneys file a motion, that time limit is paused and does not
• He files a motion for new trial.

Committee: House Administration of Criminal Justice

Summary: The committee met on March 18, 2026, with a quorum present and heard several criminal justice bills. HB 36 by Rep. Butler, as amended, removed Evangeline Parish from the Acadiana Regional Juvenile Justice District and was reported favorably. HB 160 by Rep. Knox increased penalties for domestic violence offenses involving strangulation; the committee adopted an amendment requiring at least one year without probation or suspension, heard strong support from survivors and prosecutors, and reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 552 by Rep. Bryant, handled by Vice Chair LaFleur, clarified DWI law to include impairment beyond alcohol; a technical amendment was adopted and the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 119 by Rep. Fontenot created and strengthened penalties for AI-generated sexual images, especially involving minors; after amendments, including a new possession offense and a name change to “Act Ivy Daniels,” the bill was reported favorably as amended. HB 171 by Rep. Spell corrected a citation in the personal surety provisions and was reported favorably without opposition. HB 140 by Rep. Cox drew the most debate. The bill lengthened juvenile delinquency filing and adjudication timelines and changed procedures for extensions and dismissals. Prosecutors and law enforcement supported the bill as a practical update to account for modern evidence gathering and case complexity, while public defenders, juvenile advocates, and other opponents argued it would prolong detention, undermine speedy-trial protections, increase costs, and harm children. After extensive testimony and discussion, the committee adopted amendments and reported HB 140 favorably as amended by a roll call vote of 8-3, with Representatives Knox, LaFleur, and Moore voting no. The committee also heard HB 68 by Rep. Schlegel, combined with concepts from Rep. Glorioso’s similar bill, to update disturbing-the-peace law to protect houses of worship from intentional disruption. An amendment clarified definitions of worship spaces and interruptions and increased the mandatory minimum jail time from 15 to 30 days, while enhancing penalties to a felony for more serious conduct such as battery, property damage, or carrying a dangerous weapon during the offense. Supporters framed it as a deterrent and protection for religious liberty, while opponents, including the ACLU, raised First Amendment concerns and asked for tighter language. The transcript cuts off during opposition testimony, and no final vote on HB 68 is shown in the excerpt.

Transcript Highlights:

• That's a federal filing issue, not necessarily a state filing issue.
• These individuals basically switched from filing at the individual level to filing at the corporate level
• to individual filing?
• We know how many taxpayers file their filing status, the deductions. Data on.
• We know how many taxpayers file their filing status, the deductions that they take, and so that range

Keywords: 989, all

Summary: The committee was convened to review Idaho’s economic outlook and general fund revenue projections for fiscal years 2025-2028, with members instructed to submit “homework” revenue estimates by noon the next day so staff could compile committee averages and medians for deliberations and a final recommendation to JFAC. Opening remarks emphasized the committee’s constitutional charge, the use of the binder materials and online packet, and that the committee would meet again the next day to discuss and vote on the revenue projection recommendation. Staff and agency presentations focused on the state’s budget and revenue picture. Legislative Services Office staff described structural imbalance concerns, noting that statutory spending changes and earmarked sales tax distributions have crowded out flexibility, while cash reserves remain substantial. The Division of Financial Management’s economist explained the official revenue forecast, including revised treatment of sales tax and tax relief fund accruals, and said the forecast largely held steady overall even as corporate and individual income tax categories shifted. She also discussed the impact of the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act on SALT deductions and said recent corporate collections had rebounded sharply, suggesting timing and behavior changes rather than a broad economic downturn. Outside economists and labor experts painted a generally stable to positive economic picture. Zions Bank’s economist said the Federal Reserve is likely near the end of major rate cuts, long-term rates and mortgage rates remain elevated, tariffs have risen sharply, but inflation has not yet shown broad tariff-driven acceleration; he described the national labor market as slowing but not contracting and said 2026 could be a rebuilding year. The Idaho Department of Labor reported that Idaho’s unemployment remains historically low, job growth is steady, wage growth is moderating from overheated pandemic-era levels, and the state’s labor market remains healthier and more balanced than the national picture. The committee also heard from Idaho Power’s economist, who began a presentation on broader economic conditions and utility-related demand trends before the transcript ended.

Transcript Highlights:

• Uh, the first item on our agenda is Senate File 2298. Senator Port, to your bill.
• This is from Senate File 2205, which Senator Port authored. Thank you.
• </c><00:19:46.240><c> Muhammad</c> File 1895, which Senator Muhammad File 1895, which Senator Muhammad
• :20:28.640><c> Senator</c><00:20:28.960><c> Port</c> Senate File 2205 which Senator Port Senate File
• And with that, Senate File 2298 is laid on the table.

Committee: Senate Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Representative Frasier, since you're not a member of the committee, I will move that House File 4543
• Um, so House File 4543 is up for consideration. Will you please explain the DE1? All right.
• Um, so House File 4543 is up for consideration. Will you please explain the DE1?
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on House File 4543. My name is Laura Ziegler.
• Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on House File 4543. My name is Laura Ziegler.

Keywords: 1183, house