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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Misa is a highly respected professional with a wealth of experience in the manufacturing industry.
- As the founder of Dynamic Manufacturing Solutions, he has been a strong advocate for bringing manufacturing
- Misa took on the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Texas Alliance of Manufacturing in the fall of
- Texas, focusing on the growth of Made in Texas. and encouraging the reshoring of manufacturing jobs
- He helped me fund my manufacturing company when I started it.
Committee:
Senate Nominations
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Agriculture Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Do you think that this should be a federal policy for the national manufacturers?
- It's the trade group that manufactures over-the-counter products and devices.
- And it's a no-win for our manufacturer that we represent.
- Speaking at the availability of service tools by the manufacturers.
- We also represent and code agriculture products as well as many other manufacturers.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- There are 31 manufacturers that have that permit. That's where most of the manufacturers are at.
- So if a manufacturer, for example, wants to sell an autonomous vehicle or wants to offer a robo-taxi
- Manufacturers, when they want to progress from driverless testing to deployment, will have to provide
- And so we are going to be asking for much more robust data reporting from manufacturers.
- Manufacturers have discussed their new jobs in manufacturing and maintenance.
Committee:
House Transportation
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Conference Committee on S.F. 1832 - Jobs and Labor Omnibus - 05/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- This item includes only the DLI fee increases that are not related to manufactured homes, and it does
- not include any of the manufactured home technical language.
- not include any of the manufactured home technical language.
- not include any of the manufactured home technical language.
- </c><00:13:01.480><c> homes</c> are not related to manufactured homes are not related to manufactured
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- the statewide Office of Manufacturing within the Department of Commerce, led by the chief manufacturing
- Senate Bill 602 on fees in Florida manufacturing promotional campaign by Senator Trunow.
- Senate Bill 602 on fees in Florida manufacturing promotional campaign by Senator Trunow.
- John Ray, waving in support from the Florida Medical Manufacturers Consortium. Thank you.
- This is a great first step for the manufacturing industry.
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Tourism
Summary:
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism met with a quorum present and considered several bills. It first took up SB 232 on debt collection, where the sponsor explained a strike-all amendment and the committee adopted a Gruters amendment clarifying that email communications may be sent at any hour while other off-hours communications remain restricted. Testimony was sharply divided on a proposed change from “any person” to “debt collector,” with consumer advocates, legal aid, and the Florida Justice Association warning it would narrow Florida’s consumer protections, while supporters said the bill and amendment would address ambiguity affecting businesses. After debate, the committee rejected the broader amendment, adopted the email-only clarification, and reported CS for SB 232 favorably by roll call vote.
The committee then heard and unanimously reported favorably CS for SB 126, which would allow prescription hearing aids to be sold and distributed by mail after a Florida-licensed audiologist or hearing aid specialist conducts the required examination, including remotely through telehealth. Supporters said the bill would improve access and reduce barriers for seniors and others with hearing loss, and no opposition was heard. The committee also heard SB 600 and SB 602 on manufacturing, which would create and fund a statewide Office of Manufacturing, a promotional campaign, workforce grants, and related fees; multiple industry and economic development groups appeared in support, and both bills were reported favorably.
Next, the committee considered CS for SB 92 on hit-and-run accountability in vehicle repair shops. The sponsor described the bill as a response to rising hit-and-run incidents and explained that repair shops would have to complete a transaction form or retain a crash report for certain repairs, with a clarifying amendment adopted without objection. Prosecutors and law enforcement supporters said the bill would help identify offenders, while auto dealer representatives argued it could impose burdens and penalties on repair shops. The committee nevertheless reported CS for SB 92 favorably. Finally, the committee heard SB 412, the Motorized Wheelchair Right to Repair Act, which would require manufacturers to provide repair manuals, diagnostic tools, and parts to owners and independent repair providers under fair and reasonable terms. Disability advocates and wheelchair users testified that repair delays can leave users stranded for weeks or months, and the committee reported the bill favorably by roll call vote before adjourning.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection - 03/03/26
Commerce and Consumer Protection
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> to follow manufacturer procedures. to follow manufacturer procedures.
- </c><00:03:29.680><c> Their</c> the manufacturer required it. Their the manufacturer required it.
- Manufacturers are ignoring it.
- Manufacturers are ignoring it. enforced. Manufacturers are ignoring it.
- </c> before when some drug manufacturers before when some drug manufacturers restricted<01:43:21.360>
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- So, we have a manufacturer.
- </c> they purchase paint from a manufacturer they purchase paint from a manufacturer and<01:30:12.960
- </c> question is um so the the manufacturer question is um so the the manufacturer is<01:33:12.800><c
- :26.480><c> their</c> manufacturers are building to their manufacturers are building to their price<01
- c><01:54:52.080><c> price</c> manufacturer is increasing their price manufacturer is increasing their
Committee:
Senate Ways and Means
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session Feb 16th, 2026
Washington House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- An act relating to the regulation of firearms manufacturing that involved...
- An act relating to the regulation of firearms manufacturing that involved...
- I do want to emphasize this term, additive manufacturing process.
- It is one this term additive manufacturing process.
- liability for people who are doing additive manufacturing.
Bills:
HB1160 , HB1289 , HB1339 , HB1798 , HB1065 , HB2113 , HB2124 , HB2125 , HB2134 , HB2140 , HB2185 , HB2191 , HB2205 , HB2219 , HB2245 , HB2283 , HB2343 , HB2406 , HB2501 , HB2574 , HB1544 , HB1834 , HB2156 , HB2188 , HB2206 , HB2478 , HJM4012 , HB1104 , HB1152 , HB1254 , HB1443 , HB1982 , HB2006 , HB2179 , HB2203 , HB2297 , HB2322 , HB2329 , HB2379 , HB2388 , HB2399 , HB2462 , HB2464 , HB2495 , HB2544 , HB2551 , HB2636 , HB2192 , HB2251 , HB2262 , HB2266 , HB2298 , HB2320 , HB2323 , HB2351 , HB2401 , HB2405 , HB2442 , HB2523 , HB2593 , HB2632 , HB2661 , HB1496 , HB1898 , HB2095 , HB2157 , HB2225 , HB2274 , HB2311 , HB2325 , HB2333 , HB2476 , HB2508 , HB2552 , HB1343 , HB1634 , HB1707 , HB1906 , HB1909 , HB2196 , HB2244 , HB2339 , HB2361 , HB2384 , HB2389 , HB2410 , HB2468 , HB2475 , HB2521 , HB2548 , HB2619 , HB2637 , HB2720
Keywords:
design review, local government, land use, zoning, project permits, housing density, middle housing, affordable housing, parking minimums, single-family zoning, infill development, growth management, comprehensive plan, permit streamlining, objective development regulations, architectural review, administrative review, transit-oriented development, accessory dwelling units, ADU
Summary:
The House first considered House Bill 2156, which would authorize investigators in the Attorney General’s Office to serve electronic search warrants in limited economic and financial crime investigations, especially organized retail crime. Members debated a series of amendments on training standards, scope, background checks, warrant service, and definitions of covered crimes. Some amendments were adopted, including changes clarifying training and decertification standards, narrowing the scope of economic and financial crimes, and refining warrant-service language; others were rejected or ruled out of scope. The amended striking amendment passed 52-39, and the bill then passed final reading 54-43.
The House then moved through several other measures. House Bill 2219, dealing with child care operational efficiency and licensing, was amended to strengthen safety language around opioids in licensed child care settings and passed 95-1. House Bill 2124, which raises the threshold for lump-sum retirement allowance payments, passed 96-0. House Bill 2266, concerning permanent supportive housing, traditional housing, and indoor emergency housing, was amended to add local-government notice, transparency, community-meeting, and siting provisions, then passed 56-40. Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill 1784, on certified medical assistants and telemedicine-related practice, received a cleanup amendment and passed 96-0.
The House also passed House Bill 2523, which codifies the Community Reinvestment Program, after rejecting an amendment that would have redirected some funds to economic development; the bill passed 88-9. House Bill 2113, allowing certain medical supervision of diagnostic radiologic procedures in emergency settings, passed 97-0. House Bill 2632, updating state law terminology from “alien” to “non-citizen,” passed 58-39 after debate over precision versus respectful language. Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2476, expanding seating limits for theaters serving alcohol, passed 81-50.
Finally, House Bill 2320, addressing firearms manufacturing involving 3D printers and CNC machines, was heavily amended to narrow and clarify language around code and additive manufacturing before the striker passed. The bill’s supporters framed it as a response to ghost-gun risks and recent incidents involving 3D-printed firearms, while opponents raised constitutional concerns about speech and gun rights. The transcript cuts off before the final vote on HB 2320 is recorded.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Mar 24th, 2025
Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- Our manufacturing and petrochemical sectors are at risk.
- You have a rather flat line there for manufacturing.
- Well, yes sir, manufacturing demands, and are the ports included in... ...in that manufacturing line,
- ideally fall in the manufacturing category.
- But we try to separate manufacturing that is actually manufacturing into that category and other uses
Bills:
SB7
Committee:
Senate Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Science, Technology and Energy (05/05/2026)
Science, Technology and Energy
Transcript Highlights:
- , manufacturing, manufacturing, your<00:51:38.880><c> employee</c><00:51:39.359><c> overhead,</c><00:
- So, um, it is manufacturing.
- </c> leader in medical device manufacturing. leader in medical device manufacturing.
- If we're able to bring on cell and gene therapy manufacturing, additional pharmaceutical manufacturing
- ><c> pharmaceutical</c><01:38:28.320><c> manufacturing,</c> additional pharmaceutical manufacturing,
Committee:
House Science, Technology and Energy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Housing Finance and Policy Committee 3/11/26
Housing Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> and expansion of existing manufactured and expansion of existing manufactured home<01:10:47.760>
- </c><01:13:22.400><c> the</c> manufactured home community owners the manufactured home community owners
- ,</c><01:14:08.719><c> we</c> manufactured home community owner, we manufactured home community owner
- </c> Minnesota, and own a manufactured Minnesota, and own a manufactured housing<01:15:09.280><c> committee
- ><c> housing</c><01:16:21.280><c> community</c> how a manufactured housing community how a manufactured
Committee:
House Housing Finance and Policy
Keywords:
HF3403, emergency rental assistance, rental aid, homelessness prevention, housing crisis, imminent risk of homelessness, eviction prevention, county aid, Tribal governments, local government aids, general fund appropriation, Minnesota revenue commissioner, poverty level, low-income housing, housing stability, family homeless prevention and assistance, emergency housing assistance, HF2687, single-family homes, corporate landlords
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/19/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> the drug manufacturers over the summer. the drug manufacturers over the summer.
- Drug manufacturers consumer behavior.
- </c><01:02:57.599><c> and</c> negotiated with drug manufacturers and negotiated with drug manufacturers
- </c><01:10:19.840><c> has</c> the uh the drug manufacturer has the uh the drug manufacturer has complete
- manufacturers, PBMs, the PBMs blame the manufacturers, everybody<01:16:36.640><c> blames</c><01:16:36.960
Committee:
House Health Finance and Policy
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Environment and Agriculture (01/20/2026)
Environment and Agriculture
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> manufacturers all over the country. manufacturers all over the country.
- There's also a manufacturers here.
- </c> the manufacturer? What actually happens? the manufacturer? What actually happens?
- </c> manufacturers, correct? manufacturers, correct?
- and manufacturing or is it different? and manufacturing or is it different?
Committee:
House Environment and Agriculture
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 3, 2025 - 08:00 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- One would be the manufacturer provides a safe, effective product.
- One would be that the manufacturer provides a safe, effective product.
- We've seen it with opioids, and we've seen it with the cigarette manufacturers.
- So, for example, ChemChina, which is a manufacturer of paraquat.
- Let's move away from the manufacturer for a minute.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and first postponed CS for HB 781 at the sponsor’s request. It then heard and passed CS for HB 429, which codifies the existing process for terminating or cancelling motor vehicle dealer franchises and requires manufacturers to provide written sales and service performance criteria; the bill was supported by the Florida Automobile Dealers Association and was reported favorably 12-0. The committee next took up HB 983 on homeowners associations, where the sponsor described HOA fraud and abuse concerns and proposed expanding local law enforcement authority to investigate, inspect, and audit HOAs, easing recall procedures, and allowing prevailing-party attorney’s fees in recall disputes. Two amendments were adopted: one removing constitutionality-problematic Kaufman language, and another defining financial statements more comprehensively to improve HOA transparency. The bill drew support from Miami-Dade County and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and was reported favorably as amended 14-0.
The committee also passed CS for HB 1343 on public nuisance abatement fines, which raises daily fines from $250 to $500, removes the $15,000 cap, adjusts foreclosure timing on unpaid nuisance liens, and allows attorney-fee calculations to include legal assistance time. Members discussed due process and notice concerns, and the sponsor said he would work on clarifying notice for both owners and nuisance-causing parties; the Orange County Sheriff’s Office supported the measure, citing violent crime tied to nuisance properties. CS for HB 643 on residual market insurers was then reported favorably without discussion. CS for HB 1183 on cybersecurity incident liability followed; it would shield government and private entities from liability if they substantially comply with cybersecurity standards, with the sponsor explaining that the bill was revised after a prior veto to define substantial compliance through policy letters, disaster recovery planning, and multi-factor authentication. Despite concerns about the breadth of the liability protection, the committee adopted an amendment and reported the bill favorably 13-1.
PCS for HB 915, addressing advertisements for representation services, was also reported favorably 14-0. The bill targets misleading advertising by nonlawyers and notaries, especially in immigration-related services, requiring clear bilingual disclosures and allowing damages, fees, and injunctive relief for violations; it was supported by faith-based and civil rights groups. CS for HB 585 on former phosphate mining lands was then approved 14-0; the sponsor said it would create a defense to Water Quality Assurance Act strict liability for naturally occurring substances on former phosphate mine sites, require notice recording, radon surveys, and pre-suit radiation testing, and it would not apply retroactively to pending litigation. HB 6503, a claims bill for Mandy Penny Lemon, was also reported favorably 14-0 after brief sponsor remarks describing her severe injuries and homelessness following a 2018 incident.
Finally, the committee considered HB 129 on pesticide-related products liability. A strike-all amendment was adopted that bars failure-to-warn claims for EPA-registered pesticide products when the label is consistent with EPA’s most recent human health risk assessment and carcinogenicity classification, while preserving claims if information was withheld, concealed, misrepresented, or destroyed to obtain or maintain the label. Supporters argued the bill provides certainty and respects EPA’s scientific labeling process; opponents warned it would effectively block access to courts and delay claims until after lengthy EPA investigations. After extensive debate, the committee reported the bill favorably as amended 13-1.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:30 am
Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Transcript Highlights:
- Most of the actions from other states have been against dealers rather than manufacturers, but manufacturers
- If the manufacturer of a drug makes a defective drug, you can sue the drug manufacturer.
- So if the manufacturer was knowingly supplying... The manufacturer had engaged in any misconduct.
- They demand accountability for manufacturers and dealers.
- They demand accountability for manufacturers and dealers.
Summary:
The hearing focused heavily on firearms legislation, especially bills to repeal Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 (including H. 2618/S. 1671 and related repeal measures) and bills on firearm industry accountability (H. 2672/S. 1653). Supporters of repeal, including Senator Peter Durant, Rep. Ken Sweezey, gun owners, instructors, sportsmen, and women’s gun-rights advocates, argued that Chapter 135 overreaches, creates confusion in licensing and training requirements, burdens lawful gun owners, restricts pepper spray and semi-automatic firearms, and is being enforced in ways they said criminalize responsible conduct. Committee members defending the law said it was the product of years of work, public listening sessions, and multiple drafts, and argued that Massachusetts remains the safest state for gun violence and that implementation issues, such as live-fire training, had been delayed to allow time for regulations and infrastructure.
Several witnesses also testified on H. 2672/S. 1653, which would create firearm industry standards of conduct and allow civil actions against manufacturers, distributors, and dealers that engage in unsafe or unlawful practices. Supporters from the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown, Brady, Giffords, and survivors described the bill as a way to hold the industry accountable, reduce the flow of crime guns, and give victims and the Attorney General a path to sue bad actors. They cited data on crime-gun traces, disproportionate impacts on communities of color, and examples from other states that have enacted similar laws. Opponents, including gun dealers and industry representatives, argued that existing law already punishes illegal sales, that most crime guns are stolen or diverted after lawful sale, and that the bill would improperly target manufacturers for the actions of others.
The committee also heard testimony on a bill to remove the non-resident ban on semi-automatic firearms for hunting (H. 2710/S. 1676), with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers supporting the change as a way to restore access for returning residents, veterans, and hunting programs that had been displaced. Later testimony returned to repeal and related gun-law bills, with sportsmen’s groups arguing Chapter 135 was rushed, confusing, and harmful to youth hunting and lawful ownership. No votes or final committee actions were taken during the hearing; it was a public testimony session with extensive questioning by committee members.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-03-05 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Chambliss continued: "...the manufacturer.
- And so the manufacturers need to be held responsible.
- Now, the bill does carve out an exception: manufacturers remain liable for actual manufacturing defects
- The beneficiaries of this bill are the manufacturers, and specifically manufacturers who have made calculated
- We are removing the last check on manufacturer conduct.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for two service members killed in the Middle East, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a quorum present. Members adopted the special order report and then began taking up the special order calendar. The first major measure was HB 7031, the annual tax package, which included a hunting, fishing, and camping sales tax holiday, a back-to-school holiday moved earlier in the summer, property tax changes for mobile home parks and other exemptions, reductions in pari-mutuel taxes and fees, extensions and expansions of several tax credit programs, vacation-rental tax collection changes, and a full decoupling from federal tax changes in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill drew questions about the fiscal impact of decoupling and the firearm-accessories holiday; supporters emphasized fiscal caution, housing and home-hardening provisions, and family tax relief, while opponents objected to the firearm-related tax break. HB 7031 passed 105-2.
The House then passed CS/CS/CS HB 1177 on Space Florida and spaceport operations, which updates business development rules, board membership, and creates a strategic spaceport hub designation. CS/CS HB 639/CS SB 246 on specialty license plates also passed after a strike-all amendment that added several new plates, revised the Fraternal Order of Police plate, and tightened financial and nonprofit requirements for plate sponsors. CS HB 697 on drug prices and coverage passed after debate on pharmacy benefit manager reforms requiring equal reimbursement, prohibiting forced losses on drugs, and allowing consolidated appeals. CS/CS HB 1263 on the Office of Insurance Regulation passed with an amendment clarifying fingerprinting provisions, and CS/CS HB 527 passed with a human-review requirement for insurance claim denials so AI cannot be the sole basis for denying or reducing claims.
Additional bills approved included CS HB 1449, which limits use of the statewide provider and health plan claim dispute resolution program when a claim is already in the federal process and, by amendment, narrows the bill to out-of-network emergency services and claims of $50,000 or less; CS HB 93, requiring surgical smoke evacuation systems in hospitals and surgical centers, which passed overwhelmingly after emotional bipartisan praise for the sponsor’s multi-session effort; and CS HB 1217, which prohibits governmental entities from adopting net-zero greenhouse gas policies, after Democrats argued it would preempt local climate and resilience efforts and Republicans argued it protects energy reliability and affordability. The House also passed CS/CS HB 1461 establishing a framework for licensing and regulating advanced nuclear reactors, with supporters framing it as a step toward reliable, affordable, cleaner energy. Later, CS HB 1229 on residential homes for medically or technologically dependent children was explained as creating a licensure program for medically complex children’s homes and was rolled over for final passage as the transcript ended.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Care & Wellness Feb 20th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- First, a manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer may not deny, restrict, or prohibit
- A manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer may not deny, restrict, or prohibit
- Second, the manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of that manufacturer may not require a covered
- A manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of a manufacturer may not deny, restrict, or prohibit
- Second, the manufacturer or third party acting on behalf of that manufacturer may not require a covered
Summary:
The committee heard public testimony on several health-related bills. SB 5904 would restrict nursing titles such as RN, NP/ARNP, and LPN to licensed human people and prohibit non-human entities, including AI chatbots, from using those titles. The sponsor and nursing advocates said the bill is meant to prevent confusion and protect public trust, while preserving the use of AI as a support tool. SB 5877 would add a $70 surcharge for certified anesthesiologist assistants so they can participate in the Washington Physicians Health Program and access HealWA resources; supporters said it closes a technical gap and aligns CAAs with other medical professions. SB 5185 would create a pilot pathway for certain international medical graduates with clinical experience licenses to obtain full primary care licensure; supporters from the medical commission, physicians, and IMG advocates said the program has worked well, has shown no patient safety issues, and could help address workforce shortages.
The committee also heard extensive testimony on ESSB 6210, which would let the Health Benefit Exchange adopt additional market-factor certification criteria for exchange plans, including standards aimed at preserving access and affordability in underserved counties. Supporters, including the exchange, OIC, consumer advocates, tribal representatives, and patient groups, said the bill is needed to respond to federal policy changes, rising premiums, and disappearing coverage in places like San Juan County. Opponents from carriers and employer groups argued the timeline is too fast, the criteria are too discretionary, and the bill could reduce competition and raise costs. The committee then heard SB 5981, which would strengthen protections and reporting requirements for the federal 340B drug pricing program and limit manufacturer restrictions on contract pharmacies and data requests. Hospitals, clinics, and patient advocates said the bill protects safety-net care and rural access, while manufacturers, employers, and business groups argued it would expand a program that already raises costs and lacks transparency.
In executive session, the committee took action on SB 5917, related to Department of Corrections distribution of abortion medications, rejecting five proposed amendments and then advancing the bill on a 10-6 vote with three excused. The committee also advanced SB 5988, which concerns Department of Health opioid treatment program accrediting activities, on a do-pass recommendation after brief discussion.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Mar 5th, 2025
Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Our membership of the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association consists of UTV manufacturers.
- Manufacturers design, build, test, and sell UTVs for off-highway use only.
- Our membership of recreational off-highway vehicle association consists of UTV manufacturers.
- Manufacturer design, build, test, and sell UTVs for off-highway use only.
- I went through training from the manufacturer on how I went through training from the manufacturer on
Summary:
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development met with a quorum present and considered two bills. The first, CS for SB 88 by Senator Wright, would create a framework for local governments to allow or prohibit utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on certain low-speed roads, define UTV equipment and driver requirements, and make violations noncriminal traffic infractions. An amendment was adopted to correct the insurance requirement to match automobile-style minimums of $10,000 personal injury and $10,000 property damage liability.
Testimony on SB 88 was divided. The Florida Justice Association and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association opposed the bill, arguing UTVs are designed for off-road use, do not meet federal safety standards, and could increase crash risk on public roads; Honda’s letter was cited as opposing road use. Supporters, including the sponsor and agencies waiving in support, argued the bill would address an existing loophole, provide insurance and licensing requirements, and help rural users and law enforcement by creating a clear legal pathway. Senators raised concerns about nighttime visibility, taillight spacing, speed limits, and whether the bill should be more restrictive, but the committee ultimately voted to report CS for SB 88 favorably.
The committee then heard SB 274 by Senator Arrington, which designates a portion of International Drive in Orange County as Harris Rosen Way in honor of hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. The sponsor and several senators praised Rosen’s business success, philanthropy, and support for education, cancer research, veterans, and the Central Florida community. There was no opposition, and the bill was reported favorably by roll call vote. The meeting then adjourned.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session 5/18/25 - Part 1
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- There's many good people out there that own manufactured homes.
- There's many good people out there that own manufactured homes.
- </c><01:01:06.319><c> topic</c> address the manufactured housing topic address the manufactured housing
- You level in manufactured home parks.
- </c> year for manufactured housing residents. year for manufactured housing residents.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- complaint process for Texas distillers to use when they are not paid for the products they have manufactured
- The manufacturer makes the product, the wholesaler transports the product, and a retailer sells the product
- But there is nothing in statute that does the same for when the wholesaler has to pay the manufacturer
- It does not limit it to only manufacturing purposes for the wine.
- So they're both manufacturing tier Kosher. Good, right?
Committee:
Senate State Affairs
Keywords:
immigration enforcement, ICE agreements, sheriff grants, law enforcement, county jail, federal immigration law, China, Chinese-affiliated entities, Chinese military companies, People's Republic of China, Chinese Communist Party, divestment, state pension funds, public retirement systems, Teacher Retirement System, Employees Retirement System, Permanent School Fund, Texas Comptroller, foreign investment, national security