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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

01/26/2026 - House Health & Human Services

Health & Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • This is about ensuring that the resources are used to provide nutritional food and beverage to people
Summary: The committee began with a presentation from the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter and Dr. Anna Burke of Barrow Neurological Institute on the scope of Alzheimer’s disease, the shortage of specialists, low rates of timely diagnosis, and the need for caregiver support and early intervention. Speakers emphasized that Arizona is a leader in Alzheimer’s research and that lifestyle changes, new therapies, and research funding offer hope, but only if patients are diagnosed earlier and providers are better trained. The committee then heard House Bill 2202, which would appropriate $300,000 over three years for a dementia care telemonitoring/telementoring grant program through the Department of Health Services to help providers statewide learn best practices in dementia care. Supporters, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Dr. Danny Cabral, and a patient advocate, said the bill would address major gaps in provider training and improve early diagnosis and treatment. There was no opposition, and the committee voted 11-0 to give HB 2202 a do pass recommendation. The committee next took up House Bill 2251, the “Jordan and MacTerry Act,” which would expand licensed midwives’ authority to administer certain medications, require liability insurance disclosure and reporting, and create an Arizona Midwifery Advisory Committee. Supporters said the bill would improve safety, oversight, and access to emergency medications in home births, while opponents from ACOG and the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association raised concerns about the adequacy of oversight, the medication list, and whether eight hours of pharmacology training is sufficient. After testimony from midwives, physicians, and stakeholders, the bill was held for further stakeholder work and anticipated floor amendments. House Bill 2252, which would allow certified nurse midwives, certified professional midwives, or licensed midwives to accompany a patient in a ground ambulance during transport if approved by medical direction, also drew support and opposition. Supporters argued it would preserve continuity of care in emergencies, while firefighters and EMS representatives objected to ambiguity and scene control concerns. That bill was likewise held for further stakeholder meetings. The committee then recessed and reconvened for later presentations on federal budget and health-related topics.
TX

Texas 89th Regular

Licensing & Administrative Procedures Apr 8th, 2025

Licensing & Administrative Procedures

Transcript Highlights:
  • Do y'all sell alcoholic beverages? Not all clubs do.
  • Also sell alcoholic beverages. seven days a week.
  • Yeah, malt beverages are considerably less, most often.
  • Versus spirits, versus. beverage and wine based products.
  • These are mixed beverages. that have an alcohol content below 17%, just like many other mixed beverages
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • current regulations. ...patchwork systems of wet and dry counties exist in the state's Alcoholic Beverage
  • Finally, Senate Bill 2633 would amend the Alcoholic Beverage Code to allow the City of Garland to hold
  • open elections on the sale of alcohol. ...beverages.
  • That's right, elections on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Some areas permit the sale of alcoholic beverages while others maintain... ...significant restrictions
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Commerce Finance and Policy Committee 3/13/25

Commerce Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • As an example, this would allow UMD catering to supply beverages at the Glen Sheen Mansion.
  • As an example, this would allow UMD catering to supply beverages at the Glen Sheen Mansion.
  • <01:04:58.319> available significantly limits beverages available significantly limits beverages
  • Chair, I think it's great that you offer the beverage, but I guess my concern is about outside beverages
  • issues with people bringing their own alcoholic beverages onto the course in their golf bags.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Business and Insurance Apr 9th, 2026 at 09:30 am

Business and Insurance

Transcript Highlights:
  • language and amending the title to conform: no person shall knowingly sell, deliver, or furnish any beverage
  • containing hemp to any person under 21 years of age or possess any beverage Containing hemp if under
  • They simply move It to where you have to be 21 years of age to buy any type of hemp-related beverage.
  • Requires the Alcohol Beverage and Law Enforcement Commission to issue multiple licenses for manufacturing
  • beverages on the same premises.
OK
Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 3522 by Marty of the House and Coleman of the Senate, an act relating to alcoholic beverages
  • House Bill 3522 by Marty of the House and Coleman of the Senate, an act relating to alcoholic beverages
HI
Summary: The committee heard testimony on several health-related bills. HB 1864, which would require health insurance coverage for standard fertility preservation services for people undergoing medically necessary treatment, drew broad support from SHIPA, the Department of Health, HMSA, the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, and others. Testifiers emphasized that fertility preservation is routine coverage on the mainland and important for patients facing infertility from cancer or other treatment; one patient described incurring more than $20,000 in costs. The Insurance Division flagged possible Affordable Care Act issues, a potential conflict in the bill’s language about using patient history to determine limits, and a mismatch with state medical-necessity standards. Committee discussion also focused on whether the bill should apply to all women of childbearing age rather than a narrower age-based category. HB 2305 would require nutrition and metabolic education as part of physicians’ continuing medical education. The Hawaii Medical Board opposed the measure, arguing that CME should remain flexible and tailored to each physician’s specialty and warning that topic-specific mandates can expand over time. The Office of the Governor supported the bill, saying it would help the state’s rural health transformation application and could improve federal funding prospects, though the exact impact was unclear. Members questioned whether nutrition is already covered in medical training and whether the requirement should be limited to primary care physicians; the board said Hawaii currently has no topic-specific CME mandates and that physicians can already choose relevant courses. The committee also heard strong support for HB 1597, which would establish an Alzheimer’s disease research center at the University of Hawaii. Supporters from the university, the Alzheimer’s Association, AARP, and others said the center could attract federal research dollars, expand clinical trials, and help address the state’s high Alzheimer’s-related health costs. HB 2159, which appropriates funds for health care workforce development, also received broad support from the University of Hawaii, health systems, and advocacy groups, with no opposition noted. Finally, HB 2121, which would prohibit the sale and distribution of disposable electronic smoking devices, drew support from the Department of Health, youth advocates, and public health groups citing youth addiction, environmental waste, and fire hazards; the department said a separate bill, HB 1573, would be more comprehensive and better defined for enforcement and penalties. The committee ended with HB 1913, creating a veteran services mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center, which was supported by veteran services officials and others who said veterans need better navigation and coordination for behavioral health care.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Judiciary May 7th, 2026

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • to see places set up like bars, but not selling alcohol—just selling THC seltzers or THC-infused beverages
  • more prevalent and reiterated that they are bar-type settings selling THC seltzers or THC-infused beverages
  • to see places set up like bars, but not selling alcohol—just selling THC seltzers or THC-infused beverages
  • They are not selling alcohol; they are selling THC seltzers or THC-infused beverages in a bar-type setting
Summary: The committee met with a quorum and heard a series of Senate and House bills, mostly dealing with courts, veterans, public safety, and licensing. Early actions included favorable reports on SB 317, which adds the House and Senate Military and Veterans Affairs committee chairs to the Louisiana Military Advisory Council, and SB 357, which updates court administration and appellate e-case management provisions, cleans up outdated language, and revises reimbursement and security rules. SB 232, funding the judges’ supplemental compensation fund, was amended and reported favorably, and SB 421, modernizing electronic records terminology and safeguards, was also reported favorably. Several House bills were voluntarily deferred, including HB 1190, HB 1097, and later HB 374-1. The committee then took up SB 208 on veterans’ services, which was presented as a response to the earlier court ruling striking down Act 479. The bill seeks to regulate unaccredited “claim shark” businesses that charge veterans for disability-claim assistance, while exempting federally regulated accredited agents. Testimony from the Department of Veterans Affairs supported the bill as a way to protect veterans from predatory practices, while an opposing witness argued the issue is preempted by federal law and should be left to Congress or the pending Fifth Circuit appeal. Despite the objection, the bill was reported favorably. Members also advanced SB 510, which would restrict access to certain licensed establishments that sell hemp-based intoxicating products, especially bar-like venues where minors can currently enter; Alcohol and Tobacco Control explained the bill’s purpose and scope. HB 302, by Representative Chasson, was discussed as a measure to prohibit vape sales near schools, with testimony from public health and ATC witnesses noting the need to align the bill with existing licensing and local-ordinance authority; the committee moved it favorably after discussion. Finally, SB 34, creating “Brian’s Call” emergency alerts for missing children and adults with developmental disabilities, drew extensive emotional testimony from families and disability advocates and was reported favorably, as was SB 164, which adds public works employees to the definition of first responders. The committee adjourned after reporting HB 597, which restructures judicial compensation rules and eliminates the commission after a delayed effective date, and after deferring HB 374-1.
NV
Transcript Highlights:
  • stayed afloat, workers remained employed, and consumers enjoyed a responsible, safe way to enjoy beverages
  • It allows restaurants to sell and deliver alcoholic beverages to go in sealed, tamper-evident packaging
  • , ensuring customers enjoy the Beverages to go in sealed, tamper-evident packaging, ensuring customers
  • First, it requires all-to-go alcoholic beverages to be sealed with tamper-evident packaging.
  • creates more work for bartenders, servers, delivery drivers, supporting 223,000 Nevada food and beverage
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

Agriculture Mar 17th, 2025

Agriculture

Transcript Highlights:
  • When we look at THC-infused beverages, THC-infused beverages is a growing market across the United States
  • to include THC beverages in the current beverage law, and then all of the regulatory issues that, you
  • beverages is a part of that category.
  • I'm also a board member of the Hemp Beverage Alliance, representing many producers of hemp beverages
  • the THC-infused beverage side.
Summary: The Committee on Agriculture heard a presentation from Florida FFA state officers Gabby Howell and Macy Jordan, who described FFA and agricultural education as a three-part model of classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experience, and leadership development. They highlighted FFA membership growth, Florida’s more than 60,000 members, industry certifications, and state funding that allows all agriculture education students to participate at no cost. Members praised the students and the organization’s role in developing future agricultural leaders. The committee then took up SB 438, which would regulate hemp and hemp extract products, including THC-infused beverages, by adding testing, labeling, retail location, age, and event restrictions, along with penalties and $2 million for testing equipment. Senator Burton said the bill is intended to address public safety, prevent products with illegal THC levels from reaching consumers, and respond to the governor’s prior veto concerns, especially store location and regulation. An amendment clarifying final batch testing was adopted without objection. Testimony was mixed. Supporters, including beverage distributors, law enforcement, and some hemp beverage businesses, backed regulation and said the bill would improve safety and clarity, though some asked for changes to avoid treating specialty beverage retailers like liquor stores. Opponents and some hemp industry representatives argued the bill was too restrictive, would hurt small businesses, and could push products into the black market; they also objected to THC limits, event restrictions, and the proposed regulatory structure. After debate, the committee voted 6-0 to report CS for SB 438 favorably.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Agriculture Mar 17th, 2025

Transcript Highlights:
  • FIGURE OUT A REGULATORY SCHEME FOR BEVERAGES IN OUR STATE.
  • TO INCLUDE THC BEVERAGES IN THE CURRENT BEVERAGE LAW.
  • BEVERAGES, MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS, ADAPTATIONS AND HERBS TO HELP YOU RELAX AND HEMP BEVERAGES IS PART OF
  • IT MAKES SENSE OR BEVERAGES, I UNDERSTAND IT.
  • BEVERAGE ALCOHOL SIDE AND NOW WE ARE TRYING TO HELP DO IT ON THE THC BEVERAGE SIDE.
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