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AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, folks are remodeling now and they move houses. They move their rooms around and everything.
- It has to meet local permitting. We did the same thing with fuel gas.
Committee:
All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Summary:
The Administrative Rules Subcommittee reviewed several agency rules and most were approved without objection. The Department of Agriculture moved to repeal rules tied to the now-repealed Arkansas Catfish Processors Fair Practice Act. The Department of Human Services updated Medicaid policy to clarify that pregnant women may still be referred to child support enforcement but will not be sanctioned during pregnancy and the 60-day postpartum period, removed the word “forcible” from rape/incest good-cause language, and eliminated a 90-day waiting period for ARKids B when group health coverage ends. DHS also received approval for a CMS cell and gene therapy model for sickle cell disease and a technical Medicaid medication-assisted treatment update that does not change coverage.
The Department of Labor and Licensing presented several rules. One created procedures for the department to issue interpretations in local construction plan disputes under Act 591 of 2025. The Contractors Licensing Board and Residential Contractors Committee amended rules to raise the restricted commercial license threshold and light building project limit from $750,000 to $1.5 million, and to allow deferral of owner-complaint investigations while related civil litigation is pending. The HVACR Licensing Board presented broader cleanup and policy changes under Act 746 of 2025, including eliminating the Class C license by moving those holders into Class B, expanding work limits for Class A and B licensees, changing continuing education to eight hours per three-year code cycle, and keeping annual license renewal. Members asked detailed questions about impacts on businesses, training, youth working with parents, and whether any unintended burdens were created; the board said it had notified licensees and had received little pushback.
The committee also granted the Department of Inspector General’s request for exclusion from rulemaking reporting for Act 473 of 2025, concluding that the statute was sufficiently detailed and did not require additional rules. In addition, the Arkansas State Library’s report was accepted, with the Department of Education stating that the library’s three existing rules should remain in effect. During the update on outstanding 2023-session rulemaking, Education explained that many delayed rules were held back because they were likely to be amended again in 2025, and members expressed concern about the length of time some rules have remained unfinished. The meeting ended after written 2025 rulemaking updates were noted, with no further action taken.
AR
Transcript Highlights:
- Well, folks are remodeling now and they move houses, they move the rooms around, everything.
- It has to meet local permitting. We did the same thing with fuel gas.
Committee:
All ALC-ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Jan 27th, 2026
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- It permits CARES to rely on the most current comprehensive assessment, eliminating duplicative reassessments
- I am with Foundations to Freedom, a network of recovery houses in Volusia and Flagler County and still
Committee:
Senate Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 26th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, House Bill 25 allowed for the continuation of the TECM program by allotting $60 million over
- it's an emergency, it takes on another life, and particularly, you know, getting permission and permitting
Summary:
The committee first approved the January 20 minutes without objection. It then received a lengthy update from Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes, who described ITD’s responsibilities, staffing, budget sources, major highway and bridge projects, winter maintenance, DMV and aeronautics services, and the department’s safety and innovation efforts. He emphasized the department’s focus on operating, preserving, restoring, and expanding the transportation system, and answered questions about funding growth, freeway and work-zone safety, emergency repairs, and workforce needs.
Members then considered several RS drafts for introduction. RS 32984 would eliminate the requirement to display vehicle registration stickers, with the sponsor citing reduced cost and redundancy; it was introduced. RS 32869 would allow parents to teach driver’s education even in urban districts, restoring flexibility after prior changes; it was introduced after discussion about safety and possible fiscal effects tied to Idaho Digital Learning Alliance enrollment costs. RS 32834 would consolidate proof-of-identity and DMV registration processes for out-of-state customers; it was introduced.
The committee also heard RS 32841 C1, a cleanup bill to streamline distribution of vehicle registration fees and taxes and to raise the annual transfer for local bridge inspections from $175,000 to $300,000 to help draw down federal matching funds. After questions about the funding flow and match requirements, the committee voted to introduce the measure. The meeting then adjourned.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Last year, House Bill 25 allowed for the continuation of the TECM program by allotting $60 million over
- it's an emergency, it takes on another life, and particularly, you know, getting permission and permitting
Committee:
House Transportation and Defense
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
Facilities Review Subcommittee Jul 10th, 2025
Facilities Review Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- well as the funding question, which I think we can find an answer to in terms of what was put into House
- Of course, there are always permitting issues and wage order decisions that need to be submitted and
Committee:
House Facilities Review Subcommittee
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Transportation Feb 18th, 2025
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Government Efficiency Mar 12th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Government Efficiency
Transcript Highlights:
- I move the House Committee, I'm sorry, House Bill 2278 do pass. Any discussion? I'm sorry, 2278.
- By the vote of 11 ayes and 7 noes, you have voted House Committee Sub for House Bill 2278 and 2403 do
- We're going to hear from House Bill 2877 by Representative Voss.
- I'd like to speak on House Bill 2877. You may approach.
- I'd like to speak on House Bill 2877. All those in favor, I'd like to speak on House Bill 2877.
Committee:
House Government Efficiency
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- makes sense, helping address Idaho's housing crisis.
- makes sense, helping address Idaho's housing crisis.
- The part about whole-house mechanical ventilation.
- The part about whole-house mechanical ventilation. Mr. Touchstone: Mr.
- Lower insurance costs are critical to more affordable housing.
Committee:
House Business
Summary:
The House Business Committee met with a quorum and first considered two pending fee rules from the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. The committee approved Rules Docket 24-21-2501 for the Idaho State Contractors Board, which raises annual registration and renewal fees from $50 to $60 to help the board meet statutory cash-balance requirements. It also approved Rules Docket 24-2201-2501 for the Board of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety, which increases licensure fees by 15 to 20 percent to address a negative cash balance and comply with Idaho’s board solvency statute. Members asked about the causes of the shortfalls, possible consolidation of boards, and why one training fee was left unchanged.
The committee then took up Rules Docket 24-2801-2501 for the Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board. Representative Graham moved to hold the docket subject to call of the chair, citing concerns raised by industry participants and the need to work through issues with the department before advancing the rule. The motion carried, and the docket was held in committee.
The longest discussion centered on Rules Docket 24-3930-2502, the Idaho Building Safety Code rules, which would adopt the 2024 building codes with Idaho-specific amendments. Supporters said the proposal would improve housing affordability, add flexibility for builders, address lithium-ion battery fire risks, and update energy and residential provisions while preserving many 2018 standards. Committee members raised concerns about overlapping authority with the State Fire Marshal, wording on garage heat detectors, whole-house ventilation language, and whether some provisions should remain in the building code at all. After public testimony from building officials, home builders, and city representatives in support of the rule, the committee first failed a substitute motion to hold the docket, then adopted a motion to reject the rule docket. The meeting adjourned with a reminder that the next floor session would begin at 11 a.m. the following day.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair lays out House Bill 188 and offers up a complete committee substitute for House Bill 188.
- I'm in support of House Bill 188.
- The Texas Strong Defense Fund, created under House Joint Resolution 47 and House Bill 188, is extremely
- Additionally, the Texas Strong Defense Fund, proposed through House Joint Resolution 47 and House Bill
- The chair withdraws the committee substitute for House Bill 188, and House Bill 188 will be left pending
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
Texas STRONG defense fund, severance tax revenue, oil and gas revenue, constitutional transfers, rainy day fund, economic stabilization fund, state highway fund, oil and gas production, qualifying county, county grants, water infrastructure, first responders, public safety, DPS staffing, commercial motor vehicle safety, gang violence prevention, human trafficking prevention, economic development, TxDOT grants, school districts
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing Jun 21st, 2026 at 11:00 am
Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
Transcript Highlights:
- I am joined by House Chair Representative John Lawn.
- Thank you everyone for joining us at the State House. We look forward to your testimony.
- My name is Holly Simeone, and I am here to testify in support of House Bill 1360.
- I'm here to express my strong support for House Bill 1360.
- Send this to the House and send for a vote by roll call.
Summary:
The Joint Committee on Health Care Financing held a public hearing on 16 bills, with the chairs noting a busy legislative day and asking speakers to keep testimony brief. The committee first heard testimony on Senate 860/House 1405, the Medicare for All bill, with Sen. Jamie Eldridge and many advocates, clinicians, municipal officials, and patients arguing that a single-payer system would make care a right, reduce administrative waste, lower costs, and protect residents from rising premiums, medical debt, and hospital closures. Several speakers cited the Steward hospital crisis, affordability problems, and polling or ballot questions showing public support for single-payer coverage. No vote was taken during the hearing.
The committee then took testimony on S. 863, a bill on non-opioid options for chronic pain. Pain specialists, patients, and advocates said the bill would improve care coordination for MassHealth members, expand access to non-opioid medications, require provider education, and collect data on chronic pain. Testifiers described long delays in diagnosis and treatment, stigma toward pain patients, and the need for multidisciplinary care and transportation support. Again, the committee heard testimony only and took no action.
A large portion of the hearing focused on H. 1360/S. 869, which would prevent discrimination against people with disabilities in health care. Disability advocates, clinicians, and patients described being denied or delayed care, pressured into DNR orders, or treated based on assumptions about quality of life rather than medical facts. Speakers referenced COVID-era crisis standards of care, discriminatory metrics, and personal stories involving canceled procedures, inadequate accommodations, and poor treatment in hospitals. Committee members thanked speakers for their testimony and said they would review the bill and its implications, but no vote was announced.
The committee also heard testimony on H. 1399, an individual Medicare marketplace option for municipal retirees, where supporters said it would give cities and towns a lower-cost alternative for retiree health benefits through HRAs and individual Medicare plans. The hearing then returned to Medicare for All testimony, with additional supporters repeating arguments about cost, access, municipal budget pressure, and the need for global budgeting and universal coverage. The transcript ends with continued testimony and no recorded committee vote or final action on any bill.
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in Session Mar 9th, 2026 at 06:35 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- That was on engrossed House Bill 4419. That was on engrossed House Bill 4419.
- Further questions of our friend from the House? Seeing none, thanks so much. Mr.
- It came over from the House without a fiscal note. Okay.
- The Senator from Randolph moves to have a second reference of House Bill 4419 to Finance.
- That's House Bill 4538.
Summary:
The Senate Infrastructure Committee first returned to engrossed House Bill 4419, which would require the West Virginia Parkways Authority to hold public hearings and give notice before increasing tolls, rents, fees, or charges, and would allow legislative auditing of related revenues and sinking funds. The committee debated two amendments related to E-ZPass transponders: one from the Senator from Jefferson to clarify that the Parkway Authority would not be required to read every plate failed on a 4-4 tie, and one from the Senator from Wetzel to codify a restriction on transferring single-fee transponders between vehicles was rejected after discussion with counsel and the Parkways Authority about current policy, convenience for users, and possible effects on the bill. The committee then approved a motion to send HB 4419 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, but first be referred to Finance, and a separate motion to send it to Finance passed.
The committee also considered engrossed House Bill 4563, on which Senator Randolph moved for a second reference to Finance because of fiscal concerns. After discussion of the newly filed fiscal note and the bill’s potential revenue impact, that motion failed by a 4-5 division vote. The committee then voted to report HB 4563 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass.
Finally, the committee took up House Bill 4538, which increases fines and penalties for failing to obey traffic control instructions or speeding in construction and work zones, and also references penalties tied to distracted driving provisions. Counsel noted the bill’s possible overlap with existing vehicular homicide penalties and that it had no fiscal note. Jason Pizzitella of the Contractors Association testified in support, emphasizing work-zone safety and recent fatalities, while senators from Fayette, Randolph, and Jefferson also supported the bill and discussed the need to protect workers and drivers. The committee adopted a motion to report HB 4538 to the full Senate with a recommendation that it do pass, and then adjourned.
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Water and Natural Resources Aug 19th, 2025
Water & Natural Resources Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- Affordable housing here in Dona Ana County.
- And so I provided this is actually from my house.
- I put solar panels on my house in 2013 And was able to do that. I got a loan.
- The electrons coming into my house from the wires connected to my house are not necessarily from those
- Even today those houses compare well to the houses that are built to current codes today.
Committee:
House Water & Natural Resources Committee
MS
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
MS House Floor - 31 March, 2026; 10:00 AM
Mississippi House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Please let the House come to order. Please let the House come to order.
- Item 20, House Bill 1662. We got it. Item 20, House Bill 1662.
- But, as a member of this<04:00:18.080><c> uh</c><04:00:18.240><c> house</c> this uh house this uh house
- </c> three, page one, House Bill 538. three, page one, House Bill 538.
- >> Next item on the calendar, number 18, House Bill 1613. House Bill 1613.
MA
Massachusetts 2025-2026 Regular Session
Joint Session Jun 21st, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Massachusetts Joint Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The hour to which the House adjourned having arrived, the House will be in order.
- Frost moves that the House stand in recess to the hour of 5:50 p.m.
- Will all the members of the committee, the House and Senate, please meet in the well of the House chamber
- Transportation, housing. Transportation, housing, child care. You know what people also want?
- Let me tell you about housing. For decades, for decades, Let me tell you about housing.
Summary:
The House and Senate met in joint convention for the Governor’s annual State of the Commonwealth address. Before the address, the chamber handled routine organizational motions, including recesses, the appointment of committees to escort the Lieutenant Governor, constitutional officers, and the Governor into the chamber, the posting of colors, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem, and an invocation and benediction. The joint convention then heard Governor Maura Healey’s address, followed by remarks from legislative leaders and a closing benediction.
In her speech, Governor Healey said the state is strong and highlighted accomplishments from the past session, including tax cuts, expanded child care support, the Affordable Homes Act, transportation improvements, federal funding gains, veterans’ services, and health care measures. She also emphasized ongoing priorities such as reducing housing costs, improving transit and infrastructure, expanding primary care and mental health services, supporting education and career pathways, strengthening clean energy and AI investment, and protecting reproductive health care. She called for abolishing tenant broker’s fees, creating a statewide graduation standards council after the MCAS requirement change, and continuing efforts to address the emergency shelter system and other cost pressures.
No roll call votes were taken on legislation during the address itself, but the convention adopted the various ceremonial orders and motions by voice vote. After the Governor’s remarks and the benediction, the joint convention adjourned, and the House later adjourned to meet the following Tuesday in informal session.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Jun 16th, 2026 at 12:40 pm
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And we usually have the state and the House and Senate have separate committees, as you know, that do
- committee take up an issue that the LEOFF 2 board studied last year that resulted in enactment of House
- killed in the line of duty, and this individual would like similar treatment to what was provided in House
- Fast forward, House Bill 2441 was passed and enacted effective June 11th.
- cannot give you the legal briefing today, I believe that the IRS regulations and rules would not permit
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy Jun 16th, 2026
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And we usually have the state and the House and Senate have separate committees, as you know, that do
- Committee take up an issue that the LEOFF 2 Board studied last year that resulted in enactment of House
- killed in the line of duty, and this individual would like similar treatment to what was provided in House
- Fast forward, House Bill 2441 was passed and enacted, effective June 11th.
- cannot give you the legal briefing today, I believe that the IRS regulations and rules would not permit
Committee:
Joint Select Committee on Pension Policy
Summary:
The executive committee approved the May minutes by roll call vote, then received an actuarial update from Sarah Baker of the State Actuary’s Office. Baker explained the office’s annual work, including the DRS pension actuarial evaluation, support for state financial reporting, cash flow analysis, a six-year pension contribution outlook, interim support for GIT and WAL CARES, and an upcoming actuarial evaluation of the volunteer firefighters pension plan. She also responded to questions about bills allowing members to transfer into PERS, noting that such transfers have historically increased PERS costs and that any added cost would be borne by PERS members and employers depending on bill structure and affected demographics.
Kate Adams of the Attorney General’s office reported no new developments in the cases the committee is monitoring. She said the Dawson case is still in its early stages, with a judge assigned and a discovery plan due at the end of July. The committee asked for continued updates on that litigation.
The committee then discussed interim work planning, focusing first on animal control officers’ eligibility for PERS and asking staff to continue researching definitions, comparable treatment in nearby states, and the cost and service-credit implications for affected employees. Members also discussed Plan 3 issues, including comparisons of Plan 2 and Plan 3 membership and data, and possible future briefing topics. The largest discussion centered on Plan 1 COLAs: members and retiree representatives debated whether to pursue a permanent COLA or an ad hoc COLA, and whether budget language should require future budget writers to consider a COLA. Retiree groups said they preferred a permanent COLA but were open to further discussion; staff was asked to continue work on possible language and policy options.
The committee reviewed correspondence on four topics: Plan 1 COLA requests, a request to study LEOFF 2-style medical reimbursements for Washington State Patrol survivors, and a request to allow certain members to change survivor option elections after the federal Social Security Fairness Act. The committee agreed to bring the State Patrol medical reimbursement issue and the Social Security Fairness Act issue back for July, with staff to gather more information and provide an informational briefing. The July agenda was approved and includes the OSA annual update, the LEOFF 2 Board annual update, a PERS/TRS Plan 1 ad hoc COLA item, and the two survivor-related topics.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services Feb 25th, 2026
Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
Transcript Highlights:
- Senator Jones: The amendment aligns SB 794 with House companion that is with Representative Tant.
- In 2024 the legislation passed the House 115-1.
- consider adverse actions taken against nursing programs by another jurisdiction to align with what the House
- And I want to clarify that we do not include the reimbursement for tuition fees in the House bill.
- Jan Bellamy: The bill permits treatments like dietary supplements, mushrooms, and herbs, which have a
ID
Idaho 2026 Regular Session
Agenda Jan 27th, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- Your Health Idaho's enabling legislation, House Bill 248, requires that we provide an update to the legislature
- House Bill 248 requires that we provide an update to the legislature prior to January 31.
- That work group recommended a state-based marketplace, and in 2013 House Bill 248 was passed creating
- That program was repealed last year by House Bill 116, so it is no longer needed in statute or in the
- the Department of Insurance worked to issue a temporary rule and to propose this pending rule to permit
Summary:
Senate Commerce first took up three gubernatorial appointments and sent all three to the Senate floor with recommendations for confirmation: Salvador Cruz as director of the Department of Finance, Nora Carpenter to the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange Board, and Gregory Donica to the same board. Each motion passed without opposition.
The committee then received an annual update from Pat Kelly, executive director of Your Health Idaho. He reported record enrollment activity, including more than 139,000 selections in open enrollment 2025 and over 144,000 in open enrollment 2026, with most enrollees receiving tax credits and many working with agents or brokers. Kelly said the exchange remains financially self-sustaining, has low operating costs, and achieved strong customer satisfaction scores. Members asked about rising premiums, the shift toward bronze plans, and enrollment timing; Kelly and later Insurance Director Dean Cameron said Idaho premiums remain among the lowest nationally, helped by the 1332 reinsurance waiver, though affordability concerns are increasing.
The committee also reviewed and approved one Department of Commerce pending rule docket and several Department of Insurance rule dockets under zero-based regulation. The Commerce rulemaking was described as a non-substantive cleanup that removed obsolete language, aligned definitions, and adjusted some grant limits, including the Idaho GEM grant program. Insurance rule changes similarly focused on simplifying, clarifying, and removing duplicative statutory language across self-funded plans, long-term care insurance, small employer and individual health insurance, coordination of benefits, short-term health insurance, and managing general agents. The most notable policy-related change was the short-term health insurance docket, which was approved with an effective date upon adjournment to avoid a gap after a temporary rule expires; all dockets were approved unanimously.
ID
Transcript Highlights:
- Your Health Idaho's enabling legislation, House Bill 248, requires that we provide an update to the legislature
- House Bill 248 requires that we provide an update to the legislature prior to January 31.
- That work group recommended a state-based marketplace, and in 2013 House Bill 248 was passed creating
- That program was repealed last year by House Bill 116, so it is no longer needed in statute or in the
- the Department of Insurance worked to issue a temporary rule and to propose this pending rule to permit
Committee:
Senate Commerce and Human Resources