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MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Energy Finance and Policy Committee 2/27/25
Energy Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Currently only one U.S. state has adopted such a program: Washington, and they passed their law in 2017
- has adopted such a program US State has adopted such a program that's<00:19:14.200><c> Washington</c
- I've been working very intensively in Washington, California, and in other states around the country
- I've been working very intensively in Washington, California, and in other states around the country
- , and that's the problem that Washington State has had, and it's a bigger market than Minnesota.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 3rd, 2026 at 01:30 pm
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- from January 1st of the year in which the registration is approved to one year after the issue in state
- , or local government records; Providing information that is lawfully available from federal, state,
- Moving on, 2274, modifying the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act.
- Modifying the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act.
- That is standardized among all storage units across Washington.
Keywords:
data broker, registry, consumer protection, privacy, data regulation, real estate, appraisal, business operations, regulatory compliance, email regulation, commercial communications, data privacy, electronic mail, public safety, insurance fraud, law enforcement, crime, penalties, real estate transactions, nonprofit
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance (10-14-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> referrals of fraud in the state. referrals of fraud in the state.
- The commissioner said that is the goal in Washington and also among many people in the state legislature
- </c> that transact in this state. that transact in this state.
- located in the state.
- That is again based on a multi-state. So it was a multi-state case.
Keywords:
Meeting Start 00:00:00
Call to Order and Roll Call 00:00:15
Department of Insurance Update 00:01:39
Department of Financial Institutions Update 00:37:07
Insurance Industry Update 00:54:50
Credit Union Industry Update 01:10:53, 958, all
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum, approved the September 16 minutes, and then received an update from Insurance Commissioner Sharon Clark and staff on the Department of Insurance. Clark reviewed department activity, including growth in premium volume and licensing, consumer complaints and recoveries, and a rise in fraud referrals. She said the department has 66 open fraud cases and described common schemes such as staged auto accidents, inflated repair or cleanup charges, and roofing scams. She also said the department’s investigators often prepare strong cases but face reluctance from local prosecutors, especially in Fayette and Jefferson counties, to pursue them.
Clark reported favorable workers’ compensation news, saying rates will decrease 9.7% next year for the 20th straight year. She contrasted that with a difficult property insurance market driven by storms, reinsurance costs, inflation, labor shortages, and litigation, but said Kentucky’s market remains relatively stable, citing the Kentucky Fair Plan’s small number of policies. She then warned of significant 2026 health insurance premium increases on the exchange: 16.1% for Molina, 23% for Anthem, and 37% for WCare, after CareSource withdrew. She said the rates were reviewed by actuaries and found fair, but that the biggest pressure point is the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which she said could leave about 90% of exchange enrollees facing a compounded increase.
Members questioned Clark about fraud prosecution, the number of people in commercial versus public coverage, and the impact of expiring subsidies. Clark said the prosecution issue is mainly with Commonwealth attorneys and that rural counties are more cooperative than urban ones. She also said the health market is individually rated and that older enrollees would be hit harder, while the loss of tax credits could push some people out of the marketplace. One member asked about the attorney general’s recent opinion on SB 188, the PBM bill; staff said attorneys were still reviewing it. Clark closed by noting that Kentucky’s fraud and towing/storage legislation has become a model for other states.
NM
New Mexico 2026 Regular Session
Senate Chamber Feb 7th, 2026 at 12:19 pm
New Mexico Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- University.
- A law enforcement agency in the state, the United States Armed Forces, the New Mexico National Guard,
- and the state of New Mexico. ...to uphold both the United States and the state of New Mexico.
- over the state.
- Before any of these fees can be raised, it has to go through the regents of New Mexico State University
NH
Transcript Highlights:
- Twenty-three states have universal open enrollment laws. had discussion about how little teachers had
- public</c> after state after state and public after state after state and public schools<01:24:31.199
- </c> those states. those states.
- </c> entire state that further extends state entire state that further extends state outreach<01:57:38.000
- Senate Bill 223 would offer in-state tuition at any institution within New Hampshire University or community
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Debate — April 26 Apr 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It matters to all of us in Washington.
- It matters to all of us in Washington.
- In our state.
- There are resources that are happening at the state level in terms of support.
- It will end a program that I think is very vital to citizens in the state of Washington.
Summary:
The House considered Substitute Senate Bill 5393, relating to closing Rainier School by June 30, 2027. After many withdrawn amendments, the House adopted striking Amendment 1455, which changed the bill to allow current residents to remain at Rainier School as long as they choose and can live there, while also creating opportunities for community care transitions, return to Rainier if needed, and regular reporting from DHS on transition outcomes, mortality, and related data. Members speaking in favor emphasized the need to move away from institutional care, protect vulnerable residents, and improve accountability; some noted the emotional and personal significance of the issue. The bill then passed the House 76-22 and was immediately transmitted to the Senate.
The House also took up several Senate-amended bills and concurred in the Senate changes before final passage. Second Substitute House Bill 1207 passed 54-44 after debate over a fee increase and whether the revenue would benefit local jurisdictions enough. Substitute House Bill 1498 passed 70-28 after a modest Senate adjustment giving more first-year flexibility. House Bill 2003 passed 53-45 despite concerns that it would reduce fishing opportunities. Substitute House Bill 2047 passed 58-40; supporters praised the Senate changes, while opponents argued it still ended a valuable employee ownership program and remained subject to appropriations. House Bill 2050 passed 56-42 after the Senate removed an apportionment shift from the bill, though some members still objected to the remaining ALE enrollment cap.
The House also received messages from the Senate indicating passage of a gross substitute House Bill 249 and that the President had signed gross substitute Senate Bill 5041. The chamber then adjourned until 10 a.m. Sunday, April 27.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House recognizes delegation from Taiwan during floor session 5/5/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Whereas in 1984, the state of Minnesota established a sister state relationship with Taiwan, and Minnesota
- and the state of Minnesota.
- and the eighth largest market for the United States soybean and corn.
- And I recognize the member from Washington, Representative Hemings Jerger. Thank you.
- Washington, Representative Hemings Jerger.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Artificial Intelligence Task Force 2025 (9-11-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- in your state or uh counties.
- And so there are three projects that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services has a state-university
- </c> much as everyone else across the state. much as everyone else across the state.
- </c><01:36:28.400><c> university</c> Family Services has a state university Family Services has a state
- </c><01:52:37.679><c> university</c> submitting to the state university submitting to the state university
Summary:
The Intelligence Task Force met with a quorum present and approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. The first presentation was from the National Retail Federation on artificial intelligence in the retail sector. NRF described AI use cases in three areas: consumer-facing tools such as chatbots, product descriptions, and marketing; employee-facing tools such as company-specific apps trained on employee manuals; and internal uses such as supply chain forecasting, inventory planning, fraud detection, cybersecurity, and coding support. The presenters said retail has been among the top deployers of AI and emphasized that the goal is to improve both customer and employee experience.
NRF also outlined its principles for responsible AI use, organized around governance and risk management, customer engagement and trust, workforce applications, and business partner accountability. The group said retailers should maintain strong internal oversight, be transparent with customers, ensure compliance with existing laws, closely review workforce-related uses because they can be high-risk, and clearly define responsibilities between retailers and third-party developers. In policy discussion, NRF urged a tiered approach focused first on high-risk uses such as hiring, health care, financial, mortgage, and rental decisions, warned against fragmented rules that could favor only the largest firms, and encouraged voluntary standards and worker upskilling incentives. In response to a question about dynamic pricing, NRF said its members do not target consumers based on pricing and offered to follow up with more information.
The committee then moved to a follow-up discussion on energy policy and data centers, hearing from Bartley Cleland of NetChoice. He explained that AI runs largely in data centers and that cloud computing shifts processing and storage away from individual devices, which he argued improves efficiency and can reduce costs. He said electricity demand has been rising over time and that AI will increase compute-related electricity use, but framed electricity as a normal input to economic growth. No votes or formal actions were taken after these presentations.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (04/24/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Um I will state that member.
- </c><00:55:56.200><c> state,</c> Alabama, California, Washington state, Alabama, California, Washington
- The University of Washington found that mothers who lost custody of a child due to substance use were
- The University of Washington found that mothers who lost custody of a child due to substance use were
- </c> all have to the state of New Hampshire. all have to the state of New Hampshire.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Feb 3rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- from January 1st of the year in which the registration is approved to one year after the issue in state
- , or local government records, Providing information that is lawfully available from federal, state,
- Moving on, 2274, modifying the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act.
- Modifying the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act.
- That is standardized among all storage units across Washington.
Summary:
The Consumer Protection and Business Committee met in executive session to review several bills and amendments. Staff briefed House Bill 2483 on creating a data broker registry, House Bill 2477 on limiting claims arising from appraisal reports, House Bill 2274 on the Washington Commercial Electronic Mail Act, House Bill 2394 on insurance fraud enforcement, House Bill 2624 on consumer protections for unsolicited real estate transactions, and House Bill 2240 on self-service storage rental agreements. Members discussed proposed amendments on narrowing the data broker definition, delaying registration dates, expanding exemptions, clarifying appraisal-related limitations, and revising email and insurance fraud language, but action on HB 2483 and HB 2477 was deferred.
The committee then moved HB 2274 forward. Supporters said it was a needed fix after litigation involving misleading commercial emails, while some members noted remaining concerns but wanted to advance the bill before policy cutoff. The committee adopted the proposed substitute and reported it out with a due pass recommendation by a 12-3 vote. HB 2394 was also deferred without action.
HB 2624 was reported out with a due pass recommendation after debate over whether the bill’s carve-out for public entities, tribes, and nonprofit nature conservancies was too broad; the vote was 9-6. The committee then adopted two amendments to HB 2240, requiring both email and first-class mail delivery of rental agreements when an email address is provided and extending notice for termination or nonrenewal to 25 days. As amended, HB 2240 was reported out with a due pass recommendation by voice vote, and the meeting adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, October 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair lays before the House a communication from the Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, October 10th
- will be offered by the guest chaplain, Reverend Lisa Wink Schultz, Office of the Senate Chaplain, Washington
- I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands
- >> The<00:07:32.080><c> speaker's</c><00:07:32.479><c> rooms,</c><00:07:32.960><c> Washington</
- c><00:07:33.440><c> DC,</c> The Speaker's rooms, Washington, DC, October 10th, 2025.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Rules Committee Feb 10th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, the number of Superior Court judges in each county is set under state law, and the state
- County is set under state law, and the state covers half the cost whenever we add an additional judge
- I don't think the state of Washington needs to get in the middle of this.
- I don't think the state of Washington needs to get in the middle of this.
- amount for the value of Washington State Department of Transportation work and procurement.
Summary:
The Senate Rules Committee met to place a large package of bills on the floor calendar, along with several individual measures. The package poll was advanced with bipartisan support, though Senator Braun noted some bills would face debate on the floor. Most motions were approved without objection, and the committee repeatedly advanced housing, education, health care, transportation, labor, public safety, and administrative measures.
Among the bills discussed were proposals on housing supply and permitting efficiency, including measures affecting residential development in commercial and mixed-use zones, peer review fees for housing applications, and factory-built housing standards. Other bills addressed wildfire-resistant building materials, disabled placard renewal periods, preschool access for military families, insurance fraud penalties, higher education support for student parents, affordable health coverage, rural hospital reimbursement and critical access status, and collective bargaining in agriculture. Several members voiced support for bills they described as bipartisan or practical, while some opposition was raised to measures involving sheriffs’ accountability, immigration-related protections, and agricultural labor issues.
A few bills drew more substantive debate. Senate Bill 5974, concerning sheriff accountability and replacement standards, advanced despite Senator Short’s objection that sheriffs are locally elected and should not be subject to state replacement procedures. Senate Bill 6045, which would create a framework for agricultural collective bargaining, was opposed by Senators King and Mazzol, but after a division vote it advanced 10-6. The committee also advanced measures recognizing Diwali, protecting privacy in government records, limiting immigration enforcement access in certain public spaces, and establishing a public-private P-20W partnership account. The meeting concluded after all listed measures were advanced and the committee adjourned.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Agriculture & Natural Resources Feb 25th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- State.
- In Washington State. There is one amendment in your packet.
- And thank you for all you do for your community and for the state of Washington.
- And thank you for all you do for your community and for the state of Washington.
- And thank you for all you do for your community and for the state of Washington.
Summary:
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee met on February 25 and received briefings on two bills before taking a short caucus break and reconvening in executive session. Substitute Senate Bill 5971 would create a green fertilizer incentive program for low-carbon nitrogen fertilizer production and use in Washington. The committee also reviewed amendment H-3672.1, which shifts the greenhouse gas emissions calculation role to the Department of Ecology, aligns the calculation with the Clean Fuels Program, and ties incentive payments to an 80% lifecycle emissions reduction standard. Members and the chair described the amendment as agreed-to language, and the bill was supported as a pragmatic, bipartisan step to reduce emissions and support jobs.
The committee adopted amendment H-3672.1 and then voted to report Substitute Senate Bill 5971 out of committee with a due pass as amended recommendation by voice vote, with 11 ayes and 0 nays. The committee then considered Substitute Senate Bill 6097, which would add federally recognized Indian tribes as eligible participants in the Conservation Futures Program. Supporters said the change would strengthen conservation partnerships and help preserve open space, farmland, and forests, while one member noted concerns about the scope of land involved but said he would vote yes after discussions with the prime sponsor.
Substitute Senate Bill 6097 was reported out of committee with a due pass recommendation on a roll call vote of 7 ayes and 4 nays. The chair then announced that this was the committee’s last policy meeting of the short session, previewed a final interim-planning meeting, thanked members and staff, and recognized Chairman Leonard Forsman of the Suquamish Tribe before adjourning.
HI
Transcript Highlights:
- of Washington.
- of the most important sectors and industries that the state has, which is agriculture.
- of the most important sectors and industries that the state has, which is agriculture.
- of the most important sectors and industries that the state has, which is agriculture.
- of the most important sectors and industries that the state has, which is agriculture.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Economic Development and Tourism heard confirmations for two Hawaii Technology Development Corporation board nominees, Jaclyn Ka and Gregory Oara. Testimony for both was overwhelmingly in support. Supporters for Ka emphasized her Kauaʻi roots, work in workforce development and digital equity, and ability to connect schools, industry, and community needs. In her own remarks, Ka said she wants to bring resources to Kauaʻi and the neighbor islands, strengthen local workforce pathways, and use the HTDC board to help local residents access technology jobs and training.
Members questioned Ka about how to reduce reliance on mainland hires for jobs at PMRF and other technology employers, how to better align training with local needs, and how to connect Kauaʻi schools, community college programs, and creative media/digital technology efforts. Ka described KDB’s role in building islandwide digital media and drone clubs, professional development for teachers, and partnerships intended to create a pipeline from school to workforce. She also said the legislature can help mainly by listening and staying informed about local needs.
For Oara, supporters highlighted his engineering and semiconductor background, his experience in academia, industry, and startups, and his potential to help HTDC with technology commercialization, IP, and exportable services. Oara said he wants HTDC to better support early-stage companies, improve coordination among universities, government, and the private sector, and create a directory of technical skill sets to connect startups with needed expertise. He also discussed AI, saying Hawaii can contribute by developing smaller, locally relevant models rather than only relying on large-scale data-center infrastructure. The hearing focused on these nominations and testimony; no vote or final committee action was stated in the transcript.
VT
Transcript Highlights:
- [Clears throat] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for
- >> Senator from Washington. >> Thank you, Mr. President.
- Senator<00:08:42.399><c> from</c><00:08:42.640><c> Washington.</c> Senator from Washington.
- Senator from Washington. >> Thank<00:08:43.200><c> you,</c><00:08:43.360><c> Mr.
- Senator from Bennington. >> President, the Senate Education Committee will meet at 1. >> Senator from Washington
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, March 9, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- “The Speaker’s Rooms, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2026: I hereby appoint the Honorable Robert P.
- offered by Guest Chaplain Reverend Chris Kellerman, SJ, Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States
- , Washington, D.C. 2026.
- , Washington, D.C.
- By Guest Chaplain Reverend Chris Kellerman, SJ, Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, Washington
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee Jun 29th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- our universities take great steps to prevent in-person harassment from individuals, but that our universities
- And our universities take great steps to prevent in-person harassment from individuals, but universities
- University, or the University of California, to provide training to students, faculty, or staff before
- University, or the University of California to provide training to students, faculty or staff, before
- And we can say that with confidence because the state of Florida, another large state, ...at the fact
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection heard several bills focused on privacy, AI, surveillance, and consumer protections. AB 302 would bar schools from excluding students from extracurricular activities because they do not use social media and would require schools to use at least one non-addictive means of contacting students and parents; it drew support from Common Sense Media and no opposition. AB 1705, the Reclaim Act, would require websites hosting non-consensual pornography to verify consent before upload; district attorneys and the Commission on the Status of Women supported it, while TechNet and CCIA opposed or raised concerns. AB 2007 would separate parental consent for a child’s image/likeness from general program enrollment forms in youth programs; educators supported it, while local government and parks groups raised implementation and penalty concerns. AB 2212 would update higher education sexual harassment definitions to include tech-facilitated harassment such as cyberbullying, doxing, and nudification-related abuse; students and advocacy groups strongly supported it, with no opposition. AB 1837 would extend transit agencies’ authority to use camera enforcement in bus-only lanes and at transit stops, with privacy retention limits and human review; transit agencies supported it, while some senators expressed concern about automated enforcement and surveillance, and the bill was placed on call after a split vote. AB 2392 would create an intersegmental higher education working group on generative AI training and procurement standards; it passed 5-0 after amendments removed prerequisites tying AI deployment to completion of the report. The consent calendar was also approved on call. Later, AB 1798 would prohibit life and disability insurers from using non-diagnostic genetic information in underwriting; supporters argued it protects privacy and encourages testing, while insurers opposed the bill as undermining risk-based underwriting, and it advanced on a 3-0 vote on call. Finally, AB 1883 would restrict workplace use of emotion-recognition and neural-data surveillance tools; labor and privacy advocates supported it, employers and local agencies raised safety and litigation concerns, and it passed 3-0 to Labor after narrowing amendments.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- criminal code or certain other state laws related to crimes and punishments.
- In Washington State, under concealed carry permits, are shelters not already exempt?
- But we also know that, like with all of the other types of housing in Washington State, we are in the
- And it's incumbent upon us to address this throughout the entire state of Washington.
- We know that many cities have been doing this... ...this throughout the entire state of Washington.
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- As you know, the number of Superior Court judges in each county is set under state law, and the state
- I don't think the state of Washington needs to get in the middle of this.
- I don't think the state of Washington needs to get in the middle of this.
- dollar amount for the value of Washington State Department of Transportation work and procurement.
- It amends the eligibility requirements for mandatory waiver of state tuition and fees.
KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 1
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ; Eleanor Johnson from the University of Louisville; Kennedy Little from Morehead State University; Martine
- ; Eleanor Johnson from the University of Louisville; Kennedy Little from Morehead State University; Martine
- Johnson from the University of Louisville; Kennedy Little from Morehead State University; Martine Gongo
- Spent away from those college campuses, such as Centre College, Morehead State University, the University
- of Louisville, Campbellsville University, Northern Kentucky University, and Asbury University.